ScanTech AI Systems receives default notices and amends bylaws ahead of annual meeting

Published 15/10/2025, 21:42
ScanTech AI Systems receives default notices and amends bylaws ahead of annual meeting

ScanTech AI Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:STAI), currently valued at $35.75 million in market capitalization, disclosed Wednesday that it has received default notices from two creditors and amended its corporate bylaws, according to a statement based on a recent SEC filing. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company’s current valuation appears to be fairly priced relative to its Fair Value.

The company reported that on October 10 it received a notice from Southern Point Capital Corporation (SPCC) relating to a Securities Purchase Agreement initially entered with 340 Broadway Holdings, LLC. The agreement, effective July 3, 2025, involved a senior secured promissory note of up to $1.5 million with a 15% annual interest rate, maturing July 3, 2026. This adds to ScanTech’s existing total debt burden of $23.27 million, with InvestingPro data showing a concerning current ratio of 0.14, indicating significant challenges in meeting short-term obligations. The company’s overall financial health score ranks as WEAK, based on comprehensive analysis of multiple financial metrics. SPCC, which was assigned a portion of the note, asserted that a separate purchase agreement ScanTech entered on October 8 with ARC Group International Ltd. violated the covenants of the original note, constituting an event of default. SPCC claims this triggers mandatory repayment of the note, with the repayment amount stated as $1,625,883 as of October 10, 2025, accruing default interest at 18% per annum. SPCC also indicated an increase in the conversion discount from 20% to 45% for future conversions. ScanTech stated it is reviewing the notice and may dispute the assertions.

Separately, on October 10, ScanTech received a notice from Polar Multi-Strategy Master Fund concerning a promissory note with a principal of $1,250,000 dated December 31, 2024. Polar alleges that, because certain shares issued under a related agreement were not registered with the SEC by August 1, 2025, the settlement is void and the note matured on that date, entering default and accruing 18% interest since then. ScanTech indicated it is reviewing this notice and may also dispute the claims.

On October 13, the company’s board approved amended and restated bylaws. Key changes include setting a quorum for shareholder meetings at one-third of voting power, updating procedures for shareholder proposals and director nominations, and allowing the board to determine its size by majority resolution.

The board scheduled the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for November 21, 2025, with October 14 as the record date. Deadlines for shareholder proposals and director nominations are October 24 and October 25, respectively. The stock has shown significant volatility, with InvestingPro data revealing a 22.6% return over the past week despite a 70% decline over the last six months. Subscribers can access 13 additional ProTips and comprehensive financial metrics to better understand the company’s positioning and prospects.

All information is based on a press release statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In other recent news, ScanTech AI Systems Inc. has made several significant announcements. The company has secured a $50 million equity line of credit from ARC Group International Ltd., along with an initial $500,000 PIPE equity investment, contingent on SEC registration of shares. This financial maneuver is part of ScanTech AI’s broader strategy to bolster its financial positioning. Additionally, ScanTech AI has appointed Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs as its new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. This appointment comes after the resignation of its previous auditor, UHY LLP, which stepped down following ScanTech AI’s filing of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2025. The company is actively working to regain Nasdaq compliance, as indicated by its recent filing efforts and engagement with advisory firm FSR Capital. These developments underscore ScanTech AI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial and compliance frameworks.

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