Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced that management has begun evaluating a potential dividend spin-out of its Acoustic Sciences division into a standalone public company, proposed to be named API Media, with the reserved Nasdaq ticker symbol "ADIO." The move aims to separate the company's acoustic technologies and live events operations from its AI-driven data monetization business.
The proposed transaction remains subject to board approval, definitive agreements, regulatory approvals, and other closing conditions. If completed, shareholders would receive shares of API Media as a dividend, allowing both businesses to pursue independent growth strategies. The Acoustic Sciences division includes the company's ADIO, WiSA, Event Citadel, and API Media operations. This division recently deployed its technologies at high-profile events such as the Kentucky Derby and the PGA Championship.
Meanwhile, Datavault AI's Data Division has highlighted significant momentum, reporting $750 million in tokenization contracts signed during Q1 2026 and approximately $77 million in associated fees. The division targets at least $200 million in full-year 2026 revenue. The proposed spin-out would enable each division to focus on its core strengths: the Acoustic Sciences division on spatial audio and live events, and the Data Division on AI-driven data monetization.
Datavault AI is a leader in AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The company's cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions through its Acoustic Sciences and Data Science divisions. The Acoustic Sciences division features WiSA, ADIO, and Sumerian patented technologies, offering foundational spatial and multichannel wireless, high-definition sound transmission technologies with intellectual property covering audio timing, synchronization, and multi-channel interference cancellation. The Data Science division leverages Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization, serving industries such as sports & entertainment, biotech, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy. The Information Data Exchange enables Digital Twins and the licensing of name, image, and likeness by securely anchoring to immutable metadata, fostering responsible AI.
The potential spin-out could create value for shareholders by allowing them to participate in the growth of two distinct businesses. For the industry, the separation may enable more focused innovation in acoustic technologies and AI-driven data solutions. The decision to evaluate this structure underscores Datavault AI's strategic approach to maximizing shareholder value and operational efficiency.
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