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SkyAI Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited, Non-Binding Proposal from Forward Industries

SkyAI Receives Unsolicited Non-Binding Proposal from Forward Industries for Potential All-Stock Business Combination

By Priya Menon
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SkyAI, a Nasdaq-listed financial technology company focusing on AI-enabled finance solutions for the Global South, confirmed receipt of a non-binding all-stock acquisition proposal from Forward Industries. The proposed exchange would grant SkyAI shareholders 0.367 shares of Forward common stock per SkyAI share. SkyAI's independent board committee is currently evaluating the offer and will make recommendations accordingly. No shareholder action is required at this time.

SkyAI Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited, Non-Binding Proposal from Forward Industries
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Key Points

  • SkyAI received a non-binding all-stock acquisition proposal from Forward Industries.
  • The proposal values SkyAI shareholders at 0.367 Forward shares per SKYA share.
  • SkyAI has formed a special committee of independent directors to evaluate the proposal and advise the board.
  • This development impacts the financial technology sector, particularly AI-driven fintech and emerging market finance solutions.

NEW YORK, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyAI, Inc. (NASDAQ: “SKYA”) (“SkyAI” or the “Company”), a financial technology company building agentic finance for the Global South, today confirmed receipt of an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Forward Industries, Inc. (“Forward”) regarding a potential all-stock business combination. Under the terms of the proposal, SkyAI stockholders would receive 0.367 newly issued shares of Forward common stock for each share of SkyAI common stock.

Consistent with its fiduciary duties, SkyAI’s Board of Directors has established a special committee of independent directors to review and evaluate the proposal and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors regarding the course of action that it believes is in the best interests of SkyAI and its stockholders.

The Company does not undertake any obligation to provide any updates with respect to this or any other proposal or transaction, except as required under applicable law.

SkyAI shareholders do not need to take any action at this time. 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements in this release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company’s strategy and product roadmap and the potential opportunities such initiatives may create. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, and beliefs, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.

These risks and uncertainties include, among others: the Company’s ability to successfully execute its AI technology strategy; and general market, economic, and business conditions. Additional risks are described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required by law.

About SkyAI

SkyAI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKYA), formerly Sharps Technology, Inc., is building Agentic Finance for the Global South that will combine stablecoin rails with AI to deliver financial access, education, and actionable intelligence to the billions of underbanked users across Asia, Latin America, and Africa. For additional information, please visit www.theskyai.co.

Media Contact

Edelman Smithfield
SkyAI@edelmansmithfield.com


Risks

  • Uncertainty whether the business combination will proceed or be approved, causing potential stock volatility.
  • Execution risks related to SkyAI's AI technology strategy.
  • General market and economic conditions that may impact the transaction or the company's future performance.

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