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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 1, 2023
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Amprius Technologies, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware | 001-41314 | 98-1591811 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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1180 Page Ave Fremont, California | 94538 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (800) 425-8803
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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| o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share | | AMPX | | The New York Stock Exchange |
Redeemable warrants, each exercisable for one share of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 | | AMPX.W | | The New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company x
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On June 8, 2023, Amprius Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2023 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). The stockholders of the Company voted on the following two proposals at the Annual Meeting, each of which is more fully described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 27, 2023:
Proposal 1 – Election of two directors to serve until the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders
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Director | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes |
Dr. Wen Hsieh | 74,154,763 | 807,530 | 2,135,133 |
Kathleen Ann Bayless | 74,927,629 | 34,664 | 2,135,133 |
Based on the votes set forth above, each director nominee was duly elected to serve until the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders or until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.
Proposal 2 – Ratification of the appointment of BDO USA, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023
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Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
77,075,283 | 3,754 | 18,389 | — |
Based on the votes set forth above, the stockholders ratified the appointment of BDO USA, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 1, 2023, the Company and the United States Department of Energy mutually agreed to discontinue the previously announced contract negotiation for the $50.0 million cost sharing grant awarded by the United States Department of Energy.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | AMPRIUS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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Date: June 9, 2023 | By: | /s/ Sandra Wallach |
| | Name: Sandra Wallach |
| | Title: Chief Financial Officer |