Valuence Merger Corp. I Files 8-K on Officer/Director Changes

TL;DR

Valuence Merger Corp. I updated leadership and compensation details in an 8-K filing.

AI Summary

Valuence Merger Corp. I filed an 8-K on April 12, 2024, reporting on the departure of directors, election of new directors, appointment of officers, and compensatory arrangements. The filing also includes financial statements and exhibits related to these events.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates potential changes in the company's leadership and compensation structure, which could impact its strategic direction and operational management.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of corporate governance and personnel changes, not indicating immediate financial distress or significant operational shifts.

Key Players & Entities

• Valuence Merger Corp. I (company) — Filer of the 8-K report
• VMCA Sponsor, LLC (company) — Former company name
• Valuence Merger Corp. I (company) — Former company name

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.0001 — nsisting of one Class A ordinary share, $0.0001 par value, and one-half of one redeemab
• $11.50 — ary share, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per share VMCAW Nasdaq Stock Market

Filing Documents

• form8-k.htm (8-K) — 50KB
• 0001493152-24-014458.txt ( ) — 273KB
• vmca-20240408.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 4KB
• vmca-20240408_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 27KB
• vmca-20240408_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 37KB
• vmca-20240408_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 25KB
• form8-k_htm.xml (XML) — 7KB

From the Filing

UNITED SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 8, 2024 Valuence Merger Corp. I (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 001-41304 N/A (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 4 Orinda Way , Suite 100D Orinda , CA 94563 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 340-0222 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 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: Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) 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: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Units, each consisting of one Class A ordinary share, $0.0001 par value, and one-half of one redeemable warrant VMCAU Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 VMCA Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Redeemable warrants, each warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per share VMCAW Nasdaq Stock Market LLC 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 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. Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On April 8, 2024, Nelson Gentiletti, a member of the Board of Directors (the "Board") and chair of the audit committee (the "Audit Committee") of Valuence Merger Corp. I (the "Company"), resigned from the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Gentiletti's resignation was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operation, policies or practices. Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(4)(B), the Company is entitled to a cure period to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)(A) until the earlier of the Company's next annual meeting of stockholders or one year from the occurrence of the event that caused the failure to comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)(A). The Company expects to be compliant with the audit committee composition requirements of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)(A) by the end of the cure period. Forward-Looking This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, those regarding our ability to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)(A) by the end of the cure period. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts, nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based on the Company's current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of its business, future plans, strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to the ability of the Company to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)(A) by the end of the cure period and other risks described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. These forward-looking Item 9.01 Financial (d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) SIGNATURE 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. VALUENCE MERGER CORP. I By: /s/ Sungwoo (Andrew) Hyung Name: Sungwoo (Andrew) Hyung Title: Chief Financial Officer and Director Dated: April 12, 2024

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