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NASDAQ: OCTV Octave Intelligence plc 8-K

Octave Intelligence spinoff from Hexagon AB cleared by SEC, distribution set for May 22

Filed May 12, 2026 · Period ending May 12, 2026 · ~1 min read

4 key changes 3 high relevance 3 sections

Key Changes

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    SEC declared Octave's Form 10 registration effective May 12, clearing the way for spinoff from parent Hexagon AB to proceed as planned on May 22, 2026.

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    Hexagon shareholders will receive one Octave share for every ten Hexagon shares held on May 22 record date, creating automatic ownership in the newly independent company.

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    Trading begins in phases: when-issued on Nasdaq New York May 21, regular-way on Nasdaq Stockholm May 25, and regular-way on Nasdaq New York May 28.

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    Company amended its Articles and Memorandum of Association in connection with the spinoff, with material provisions detailed in the Information Statement.

Summary

Octave Intelligence has cleared the final regulatory hurdle to become an independent public company. The SEC declared its Form 10 registration effective on May 12, enabling the planned spinoff from Swedish parent Hexagon AB to proceed on May 22, 2026. Hexagon shareholders will automatically receive Octave shares at a 1-for-10 ratio based on their May 22 holdings, with no action required.

Retail investors should note the staggered trading schedule across two exchanges. When-issued trading starts May 21 on Nasdaq New York, allowing early price discovery before the actual distribution. Regular-way trading follows on Nasdaq Stockholm (May 25) and Nasdaq New York (May 28). This multi-day rollout is typical for dual-listed spinoffs but can create temporary price volatility.

Watch for Octave's first standalone earnings report and management guidance, which will reveal how the business performs without Hexagon's backing. The company amended its governing documents for the spinoff, so review the Information Statement for details on the new capital structure and any shareholder rights changes.

Section-by-Section Diff

Event · Item 5.03 — Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws

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Item 5.03 — Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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Added Articles and Memorandum amendment medium

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In connection with the Distribution (as defined below), the Articles and Memorandum of Association of Octave Intelligence plc (the “Company” or “Octave”) have been amended and restated.

The company has amended and restated its governing documents (Articles and Memorandum of Association) in connection with a Distribution event. The 8-K references a Distribution defined elsewhere but does not provide details about what the Distribution entails. The amended documents are filed as Exhibit 3.1.

Added Share capital description reference medium

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A summary of the material provisions of the Articles and Memorandum of Association can be found in the section entitled “Description of our Share Capital” in the Information Statement (as defined below).

Material provisions of the amended governing documents are summarized in a separate Information Statement document under the share capital description section. Investors need to review that referenced document to understand the specific changes to the company's constitutional framework.

Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 — Other Events filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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Added Registration Statement Effectiveness high

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On May 12, 2026, the Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC.

The SEC declared effective Octave's Form 10 registration statement relating to its spinoff distribution from parent company Hexagon AB. This is a key regulatory milestone enabling the distribution to proceed and allowing Octave to become a standalone public company.

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The first day of “when-issued” trading in Octave Class B Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market in New York (“Nasdaq New York”) is expected to be May 21, 2026.

The first day of “regular-way” trading in Octave SDRs on Nasdaq Stockholm is expected to be May 25, 2026, and delivery of Octave SDRs is expected to occur on May 26, 2026.

The first day of “regular-way” trading in Octave Class B Ordinary Shares on Nasdaq New York is expected to be May 28, 2026.

Octave shares will begin trading in phases: when-issued trading on Nasdaq New York starts May 21, regular-way trading on Nasdaq Stockholm starts May 25, and regular-way trading on Nasdaq New York starts May 28. This staggered schedule allows for orderly market establishment across two exchanges and different share structures (SDRs in Stockholm, ordinary shares in New York).

Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

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Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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Added Corporate governance documents medium

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3.1 Articles and Memorandum of Association of Octave Intelligence plc

99.1 Information Statement of Octave Intelligence plc, dated May 12, 2026

The company filed its Articles and Memorandum of Association along with an Information Statement dated May 12, 2026. These are foundational corporate governance documents, typically filed in connection with corporate formation, reorganization, or significant structural changes. Without access to the exhibit content, the specific nature of any changes or events cannot be determined.

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