Aether Holdings Inc. Files for IPO

TL;DR

Aether Holdings Inc. just filed for IPO, get ready for some new tech stock!

AI Summary

Aether Holdings, Inc., a prepackaged software company based in New York, filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC on December 30, 2024. The filing indicates the company is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO). Nicolas Lin is listed as the Chief Executive Officer.

Why It Matters

This S-1 filing signals Aether Holdings, Inc.'s intention to become a publicly traded company, which could lead to increased investment and scrutiny.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — As a company filing for an IPO, its future financial performance and market reception are still uncertain, carrying inherent risks.

Key Numbers

• 333-284081 — SEC File Number (Identifies the specific SEC registration for Aether Holdings, Inc.)
• 0002026353 — Central Index Key (Unique identifier for Aether Holdings, Inc. in SEC filings.)

Key Players & Entities

• Aether Holdings, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• Nicolas Lin (person) — Chief Executive Officer
• Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP (company) — Legal Counsel
• Richard I. Anslow (person) — Legal Counsel
• Lawrence A. Rosenbloom (person) — Legal Counsel
• Richard A. Friedman (person) — Legal Counsel
• Stephen A. Cohen (person) — Legal Counsel

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

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• $4.00 — ing price of our shares will be between $4.00 and $5.00 and the number of shares of c
• $5.00 — of our shares will be between $4.00 and $5.00 and the number of shares of common stoc
• $4.50 — based upon an assumed offering price of $4.50 per share, the midpoint of such estimat
• $652,050 — s and commissions will be approximately $652,050 and the additional proceeds to us, befo
• $1,129,950 — t option exercise will be approximately $1,129,950. The underwriters expect to deliver t

Filing Documents

• forms-1.htm (S-1) — 2206KB
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Underwriting

Underwriting discounts and commissions (1) $ $ $ Proceeds to us, before expenses (2) $ $ $ (1) Please see “ Underwriting ” beginning on page 80 for additional information regarding underwriters’ compensation. (2) We have also agreed to issue to the representatives of the underwriters warrants to purchase a number of shares of common stock equal to seven percent (7%) of the total number of shares of common stock sold in this offering at an exercise price equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the initial public offering price of the shares of common stock sold in this offering. For a description of the other terms of compensation to be received by the underwriters, see “ Underwriting .” We have granted a 30-day option to the representatives of the underwriters to purchase up to 270,000 additional shares of common stock solely to cover over-allotments, if any. If the representatives of the underwriters exercise the option in full, the total underwriting discounts and commissions will be approximately $652,050 and the additional proceeds to us, before expenses, from the over-allotment option exercise will be approximately $1,129,950. The underwriters expect to deliver the shares to purchasers on or about , 2025. The Benchmark Company Axiom Capital Management, Inc. The date of this prospectus is , 2025 Table of Contents Page Prospectus Summary 1 The Offering 7 Summary Financial Information 8 Risk Factors 9 Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 32 Use of Proceeds 33 Capitalization 34

Dilution

Dilution 35 Dividend Policy 36 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 37

Business

Business 47 Management 60 Executive Compensation 65 Principal Stockholders 72 Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions 73 Description of Capital Stock 75 Shares Eligible For Future Sale 78

Underwriting

Underwriting 80 Experts 84 Legal Matters 84 Where You Can Find More Information 84 Index to Financial Statements F-1 ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS We and the underwriters have not authorized anyone to provide any information or to make any representations other than those contained in this prospectus or in any free writing prospectuses prepared by us or on our behalf or to which we have referred you. We take no responsibility for and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give you. This prospectus is an offer to sell only the shares of common stock offered hereby, but only under circumstances and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. We are not making an offer to sell these shares of common stock in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted or where the person making the offer or sale is not qualified to do so or to any person to whom it is not permitted to make such offer or sale. The information contained in this prospectus is current only as of the date on the front cover of the prospectus. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date. Persons who come into possession of this prospectus and any applicable free writing prospectus in jurisdictions outside the United States are required to inform themselves about and to observe any restrictions as to this offering and the distribution of this prospectus and any such free writing prospectus applicable to that jurisdiction. See “ Underwriting ” for additional information on these restrictions. INDUSTRY AND MARKET DATA Unless otherwise indicated, information in this prospectus concerning economic conditions, our industry, our markets and our competitive position is based on a variety of sources, including information from third-party industry analysts and publications and our own estimates and research. Some of the industry and market data contained in this

financial statements and related notes included in this prospectus

financial statements and related notes included in this prospectus. Unless the context indicates otherwise, all share and per share numbers shown in this prospectus gives effect to a 1.2 for 1.0 reverse stock split of our common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”) which we expect to effect before the initial closing of the offering and promptly after the registration statement in relation to this offering is declared effective. Unless the context indicates otherwise, as used in this prospectus, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “our company” “Aether,” “the Company” and “our business” refer to Aether Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiary. Overview We are an emerging financial technology platform company that offers proprietary research analytics, data and tools for both institutional and retail equity traders (who we refer to herein as “Users”) through our flagship platform, SentimenTrader.com. By integrating advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools, with the critical thinking and analytical abilities of our team of evidenced-based trading veterans, we aim to provide our Users with a powerful combination of technology and expertise, enabling them to make informed decisions to level-up their trading in the markets. Our platform is powered by an advanced data collection system that operates utilizing API calls and web scraping, fetching raw data 24/7 from a wide array of authoritative sources, including industry leaders like Bloomberg, Chicago Board Options Exchange , Consensus, Commodity Futures Trading Commission , End of Day Historical Data and Intercontinental Exchange . This automated process allows us to remain abreast of the latest market trends, trading volumes, and essential financial indicators. Our platform currently provides coverage of U.S. equity and option securities,

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