Forge Nano Secures Additional $23 Million in PIPE Financing at $10.00 Per Share, Closes Series D with Samsung Investment Ahead of Public Listing

2026-07-14 08:30:00

New commitment brings total PIPE financing to $123 million as Forge Nano continues its path towards its NASDAQ listing All $23 million of new PIPE commitments priced at $10.00 per share Samsung SDI commits $20 million to Forge Nano, including $10 million in Forge Nano's PIPE financing Forge Nano successfully closes its Series D at $97 million, rounding out its pre-IPO capital formation Forge Nano's public listing would deliver over $367 million in pro forma cash, assuming no redemptions - combining approximately $244 million in trust with $123 million in PIPE commitments DENVER, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forge Nano, Inc., a leading U.S.-based semiconductor equipment and advanced materials company pioneering Atomic Layer Deposition (“ALD”) technology for artificial intelligence (“AI”)-era chip manufacturing and defense battery applications, which has signed an agreement to merge with Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. (“Archimedes II”) (NASDAQ: ATII), today announced an additional $23 million of committed PIPE financing ahead of its expected public listing on NASDAQ. All $23 million of the incremental PIPE financing was priced at $10.00 per share, increasing total PIPE commitments to $123 million.

Forge Nano Forms Landmark Strategic Partnership with Samsung SDI to Enable U.S. Production of Advanced Battery Cells

2026-06-25 08:30:00

DENVER and MORRISVILLE, N.C., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --   Forge Nano, Inc., a leading U.S. based semiconductor equipment and advanced materials company pioneering Atomic Layer Deposition (“ALD”) technology for artificial intelligence (“AI”)-era chip manufacturing and defense battery applications, which has signed an agreement to merge with Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. (“Archimedes II”) (NASDAQ: ATII), today announced a strategic partnership with Samsung SDI.

Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. Announces Filing of Amendment to Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the SEC

2026-06-23 17:05:00

CLAYMONT, Del., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. (Nasdaq: ATII), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (“ ATII ” or “ Archimedes II ”), today announced the filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”), on June 22, 2026, of an amendment to the registration statement on Form S-4 (File No.: 333-295563) (as may be amended from time to time, the “ Registration Statement ”) previously filed in connection with the previously announced proposed business combination with Forge Nano, Inc. (“ Forge Nano ”). The Registration Statement includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and has not yet been declared effective. The Registration Statement was filed by ATII Holdings Inc. (CIK 0002101833), ATII's wholly-owned subsidiary (“ Pubco ”), and Forge Nano (CIK 0001719324) and is available free of charge at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.

Forge Nano Secures Semiconductor Wafer Fab Equipment Order from Leading Photonics Technology Company for Commercial Integrated Photonics Manufacturing

2026-06-11 08:00:00

TEPHRA™ platform selected to support next-generation photonic device production, further expanding Forge Nano's presence in the growing photonics manufacturing market DENVER, June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forge Nano, Inc., a leading U.S. based semiconductor equipment and advanced materials company pioneering Atomic Layer Deposition (“ALD”) technology for artificial intelligence (“AI”)-era chip manufacturing and defense battery applications, which has signed an agreement to merge with Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. (“Archimedes II”) (NASDAQ: ATII), today announced that a leading commercial photonics technology company has selected Forge Nano's TEPHRA™ semiconductor wafer fabrication platform to support the manufacturing of advanced integrated photonic devices. The order represents growing adoption of Forge Nano's ALD technology within the photonics industry, where manufacturers are increasingly seeking production-ready solutions that deliver the precision, repeatability, and scalability required for commercial device manufacturing.

Forge Nano and Group14 Advance U.S.-Made High-Performance Battery Cells with U.S. Material Supply Chain

2026-05-28 08:30:00

Collaboration combines Group14's advanced silicon battery materials with Forge Nano's Atomic Armor® ALD technology and domestic cell manufacturing infrastructure Forge Nano's Atomic Armor® coatings enhance silicon battery durability, enabling higher energy density, faster charging and longer cycle life Partnership delivers a scalable U.S.-based battery supply chain aligned with growing domestic manufacturing and defense procurement requirements DENVER, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forge Nano, Inc., a leading U.S. based semiconductor equipment and advanced materials company pioneering Atomic Layer Deposition (“ALD”) technology for artificial intelligence (“AI”)-era chip manufacturing and defense battery applications, and Group14 Technologies, a global manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, today announced a collaboration focused on advancing high-performance lithium-ion battery cells manufactured in the United States using a predominantly U.S.-based supply chain. The collaboration comes on the heels of Forge Nano's recent announcement to merge with Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. (“Archimedes II”) (NASDAQ: ATII).

Forge Nano Delivers Semiconductor Wafer Fab Equipment to Leading Fortune Global 500 Communications Company for Commercial Photonics Applications

2026-05-14 08:30:00

Deployment expands Forge Nano's position in advanced semiconductor manufacturing and photonics infrastructure markets Deployment expands Forge Nano's position in advanced semiconductor manufacturing and photonics infrastructure markets

Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. Announces Filing of Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the SEC

2026-05-07 17:33:00

CLAYMONT, Del., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. (Nasdaq: ATII), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (“ ATII ” or “ Archimedes II ”), today announced the filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”), on May 5, 2026, of a registration statement on Form S-4 (File No.: 333-295563) (as may be amended from time to time, the “ Registration Statement ”) in connection with the previously announced proposed business combination with Forge Nano, Inc. (“ Forge Nano ”). The Registration Statement includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and has not yet been declared effective. The Registration Statement was filed by ATII Holdings Inc. (CIK 0002101833), ATII's wholly-owned subsidiary (“ Pubco ”), and Forge Nano (CIK 0001719324) and is available free of charge at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.

Forge Nano Achieves ISO 9001 Certification as Demand Grows for U.S.-Made Battery Supply Chains

2026-05-07 08:30:00

Milestone showcases commitment to operational excellence, product reputation and customer satisfaction as Forge Nano plans scaled production in its future 3 GWh/year North Carolina gigafactory ISO 9001-certified production line currently producing lithium-ion cells with 100% domestic battery material content DENVER, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forge Nano, Inc. , a leading U.S. based semiconductor equipment and advanced materials company pioneering Atomic Layer Deposition (“ALD”) technology for artificial intelligence (“AI”)-era chip manufacturing and defense battery applications, which has signed an agreement to merge with Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. (“Archimedes II”) (NASDAQ: ATII), today announced it has received ISO 9001 certification on its Thornton, Colorado battery production line. The certification validates Forge Nano's ability to consistently deliver battery products that meet customer and regulatory requirements and marks an important milestone as the company continues to scale manufacturing to support growing demand from battery customers.