SkyAI announces $3 per share cash tender offer for up to 95% of shares and warrants

SkyAI plans to begin a cash tender offer on or about October 15, 2026, proposing to buy back up to 95% of its common stock, cash‑pre‑funded, cryptocurrency‑pre‑funded and strategic advisor warrants at $3.00 per share or warrant. The offer is conditioned on at least 50% participation in each class and on Solana (SOL) remaining above $100 throughout the offer period. The board also turned down Forward Industries' unsolicited acquisition proposal, citing undervaluation. The tender is expected to run until October 29, 2026, unless extended or terminated earlier.

The tender provides shareholders a cash exit at a 65% premium to the October 9 closing price, potentially reducing the number of outstanding securities and altering SkyAI's capital structure. Completion depends on meeting participation thresholds and the SOL price condition, linking the transaction’s success to cryptocurrency market performance.

  • 1The purchase price is $3.00 per share or warrant, representing a 65% premium to the October 9, 2026 closing price.
  • 2SkyAI aims to repurchase up to 95% of each eligible security class, requiring at least 50% participation per class.
  • 3The offer is expected to start on or around October 15, 2026 and expire at 11:59 p.m. New York time on October 29, 2026 unless extended.
  • 4Funding will come from existing cash of approximately $204.6 million and proceeds from the sale of its Solana holdings.
  • 5SkyAI holds about 210,000 locked SOL tokens as of October 14, 2026 and plans to sell all SOL after the offer.
  • 6The board unanimously rejected Forward Industries' acquisition proposal, stating it undervalued SkyAI.

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