{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"87055","rtpr_id":"nGNE3PDlkp","ticker":"TAVI","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["TAVI"],"title":"Tavia Acquisition Corp. and Vita Inclinata Technologies Sign Letter of Intent to go public on NASDAQ ","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-07-13T21:01:05.287Z","article_body":"London, United Kingdom, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tavia Acquisition\nCorp. (Nasdaq: TAVI) (\"Tavia\") and Vita Inclinata Technologies, Inc. (\"Vita\")\ntoday announced they have signed a Letter of Intent (\"LOI\") for a business\ncombination that would result in Vita becoming a publicly traded company\nthrough a de-SPAC.\n\nThe proposed transaction values Vita at a pre-money enterprise value of $450\nmillion, assuming Vita successfully completes its pending strategic\nacquisition within the defense and industrials market. The announcement\nreflects Vita's continued momentum and represents an important step in the\ncompany's evolution as it prepares for its next phase of growth.\n\nIn connection with executing the LOI, Tavia and Vita are engaged in a series\nof initial non-binding investment indications of from institutional investors\nand certain strategic partners. Firm commitments from those investors, as well\nas any other investors, would be announced concurrently with the signing of a\ndefinitive agreement.\n\nTavia expects to announce additional details regarding the proposed business\ncombination when a definitive agreement is executed, which is expected within\nthe next thirty days and with a closing anticipated in the fourth quarter of\n2026.\n\nCaleb Carr, Chief Executive Officer of Vita Inclinata Technologies, said:\n\n\"This is an important step for Vita and reflects the progress our team has\nmade in building a differentiated business. We believe access to the public\nmarkets will strengthen our ability to invest in innovation, expand our\nportfolio of products and solutions, pursue new opportunities, and create\nlong-term value for our customers and shareholders.\"\n\nKanat Mynzhanov, Chief Executive Officer / Chairman of Tavia Acquisition\nCorp., said:\n\n\"Vita has built a distinctive business with innovative products, disciplined\nexecution, and a compelling vision for the future. We believe the company is\nwell positioned for its next stage of growth, and we look forward to advancing\nthis opportunity together.\"\n\nAbout Vita Inclinata Technologies\n\nVita Inclinata Technologies develops innovative products and solutions\ndesigned to improve safety, precision, and operational performance in\ndemanding environments. Through engineering expertise, operational excellence,\nand a customer-focused approach, the company continues to expand its portfolio\nwhile delivering meaningful value to customers.\n\nAbout Tavia Acquisition Corp.\n\nTavia Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: TAVI) is a special purpose acquisition\ncompany formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange,\nasset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business\ncombination with one or more businesses.\n\nLetter of Intent\n\nThe LOI is non-binding and subject to the execution of definitive agreements,\ncompletion of due diligence, required approvals and customary closing\nconditions. No assurances can be made that the parties will successfully\nnegotiate and enter into a definitive agreement, or that the proposed\ntransaction will be consummated on the terms or timeframe currently\ncontemplated, or at all.\n\nExclusivity\n\nThe parties have agreed to a 45-day exclusivity period to undertake due\ndiligence and negotiate a definitive Business Combination Agreement.\n\nAdvisors\n\nCohen & Company Capital Markets, a division of Cohen & Company Securities,\nLLC, is acting as lead financial advisor and capital markets advisor to Tavia\nand EarlyBirdCapital is acting as capital markets advisor to Tavia. Greenberg\nTraurig LLP is serving as legal counsel to Vita. Reed Smith LLP is serving as\nlegal counsel to Tavia.\n\nAdditional Information and Where to Find It\n\nIf a definitive agreement is entered into in connection with the proposed\nbusiness combination, a newly formed holding company, Vita or Tavia will\nprepare a registration statement, including a proxy statement/prospectus, to\nbe filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (\"SEC\"). The proxy\nstatement/prospectus will be mailed to Tavia’s shareholders. Tavia urges\ninvestors and other interested persons to read, when available, the proxy\nstatement/prospectus, as well as other documents filed with the SEC, because\nthese documents will contain important information about the proposed business\ncombination. Such persons can also read Tavia's filings with the SEC for a\ndescription of the security holdings of its officers and directors and their\nrespective interests as security holders in the consummation of the\ntransactions described herein. The proxy statement statement/prospectus, once\navailable, can be obtained, without charge, at the SEC's web site\n(http://www.sec.gov).\n\nParticipants in the Solicitation\n\nVita and Tavia and their respective directors, executive officers and other\nmembers of their management and employees, under SEC rules, may be deemed to\nbe participants in the solicitation of proxies of Tavia's shareholders in\nconnection with the proposed business combination. Investors and security\nholders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations\nand interests of Tavia's directors and officers in Tavia's SEC filings.\nInformation regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed\nparticipants in the solicitation of proxies to Tavia's shareholders in\nconnection with the proposed business combination will be set forth in the\nproxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination when\navailable. Information concerning the interests of Vita's and Tavia's\nparticipants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than\nthose of their respective equity holders generally, will be set forth in the\nproxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed business combination when\nit becomes available.\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains certain statements that are not historical facts\nand are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal\nsecurities laws with respect to the potential business combination between\nTavia and Vita. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by\nthe words \"believe,\" \"project,\" \"expect,\" \"anticipate,\" \"estimate,\" \"intend,\"\n\"think,\" \"strategy,\" \"future,\" \"opportunity,\" \"potential,\" \"plan,\" \"seeks,\"\n\"may,\" \"should,\" \"will,\" \"would,\" \"will be,\" \"will continue,\" \"will likely\nresult,\" and similar expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean\nthat a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are\npredictions, projections and other statements about future events that are\nbased on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to\nrisks and uncertainties.\n\nThese factors include, but are not limited to, whether a definitive agreement\nfor the proposed business combination transaction will be entered into;\nwhether such business combination transaction, or any other contemplated\ntransaction, may be completed with different terms, in an untimely manner, or\nnot at all; whether the parties will be able to realize the benefits of the\nproposed business combination transaction described herein; market and other\nconditions. The parties do not undertake an obligation to update or revise any\nforward-looking statement. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in\nTavia's Annual Report on Form 10-K and periodic reports filed with the SEC.\n All of Tavia's forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by all\nsuch risk factors and other cautionary statements. The information set forth\nherein speaks only as of the date thereof, and the parties assume no\nobligation to update or revise these statements unless otherwise required by\nlaw.\n\nNo Offer or Solicitation\n\nThis press release is not a solicitation of a proxy, consent, or authorization\nwith respect to any securities or in respect of the potential business\ncombination and will not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an\noffer to buy or exchange any securities, nor will there be any sale of\nsecurities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer, solicitation or\nsale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the\nsecurities laws of any such jurisdiction.\n\nContact Information:\n\ninfo@tavia.co","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNE3PDlkp","title":"Tavia Acquisition Corp. and Vita Inclinata Technologies Sign Letter of Intent to go public on NASDAQ ","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"TAVI","created":"2026-07-13T21:01:05.287Z","tickers":["TAVI"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"London, United Kingdom, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tavia Acquisition\nCorp. (Nasdaq: TAVI) (\"Tavia\") and Vita Inclinata Technologies, Inc. (\"Vita\")\ntoday announced they have signed a Letter of Intent (\"LOI\") for a business\ncombination that would result in Vita becoming a publicly traded company\nthrough a de-SPAC.\n\nThe proposed transaction values Vita at a pre-money enterprise value of $450\nmillion, assuming Vita successfully completes its pending strategic\nacquisition within the defense and industrials market. The announcement\nreflects Vita's continued momentum and represents an important step in the\ncompany's evolution as it prepares for its next phase of growth.\n\nIn connection with executing the LOI, Tavia and Vita are engaged in a series\nof initial non-binding investment indications of from institutional investors\nand certain strategic partners. Firm commitments from those investors, as well\nas any other investors, would be announced concurrently with the signing of a\ndefinitive agreement.\n\nTavia expects to announce additional details regarding the proposed business\ncombination when a definitive agreement is executed, which is expected within\nthe next thirty days and with a closing anticipated in the fourth quarter of\n2026.\n\nCaleb Carr, Chief Executive Officer of Vita Inclinata Technologies, said:\n\n\"This is an important step for Vita and reflects the progress our team has\nmade in building a differentiated business. We believe access to the public\nmarkets will strengthen our ability to invest in innovation, expand our\nportfolio of products and solutions, pursue new opportunities, and create\nlong-term value for our customers and shareholders.\"\n\nKanat Mynzhanov, Chief Executive Officer / Chairman of Tavia Acquisition\nCorp., said:\n\n\"Vita has built a distinctive business with innovative products, disciplined\nexecution, and a compelling vision for the future. We believe the company is\nwell positioned for its next stage of growth, and we look forward to advancing\nthis opportunity together.\"\n\nAbout Vita Inclinata Technologies\n\nVita Inclinata Technologies develops innovative products and solutions\ndesigned to improve safety, precision, and operational performance in\ndemanding environments. Through engineering expertise, operational excellence,\nand a customer-focused approach, the company continues to expand its portfolio\nwhile delivering meaningful value to customers.\n\nAbout Tavia Acquisition Corp.\n\nTavia Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: TAVI) is a special purpose acquisition\ncompany formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange,\nasset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business\ncombination with one or more businesses.\n\nLetter of Intent\n\nThe LOI is non-binding and subject to the execution of definitive agreements,\ncompletion of due diligence, required approvals and customary closing\nconditions. No assurances can be made that the parties will successfully\nnegotiate and enter into a definitive agreement, or that the proposed\ntransaction will be consummated on the terms or timeframe currently\ncontemplated, or at all.\n\nExclusivity\n\nThe parties have agreed to a 45-day exclusivity period to undertake due\ndiligence and negotiate a definitive Business Combination Agreement.\n\nAdvisors\n\nCohen & Company Capital Markets, a division of Cohen & Company Securities,\nLLC, is acting as lead financial advisor and capital markets advisor to Tavia\nand EarlyBirdCapital is acting as capital markets advisor to Tavia. Greenberg\nTraurig LLP is serving as legal counsel to Vita. Reed Smith LLP is serving as\nlegal counsel to Tavia.\n\nAdditional Information and Where to Find It\n\nIf a definitive agreement is entered into in connection with the proposed\nbusiness combination, a newly formed holding company, Vita or Tavia will\nprepare a registration statement, including a proxy statement/prospectus, to\nbe filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (\"SEC\"). The proxy\nstatement/prospectus will be mailed to Tavia’s shareholders. Tavia urges\ninvestors and other interested persons to read, when available, the proxy\nstatement/prospectus, as well as other documents filed with the SEC, because\nthese documents will contain important information about the proposed business\ncombination. Such persons can also read Tavia's filings with the SEC for a\ndescription of the security holdings of its officers and directors and their\nrespective interests as security holders in the consummation of the\ntransactions described herein. The proxy statement statement/prospectus, once\navailable, can be obtained, without charge, at the SEC's web site\n(http://www.sec.gov).\n\nParticipants in the Solicitation\n\nVita and Tavia and their respective directors, executive officers and other\nmembers of their management and employees, under SEC rules, may be deemed to\nbe participants in the solicitation of proxies of Tavia's shareholders in\nconnection with the proposed business combination. Investors and security\nholders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations\nand interests of Tavia's directors and officers in Tavia's SEC filings.\nInformation regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed\nparticipants in the solicitation of proxies to Tavia's shareholders in\nconnection with the proposed business combination will be set forth in the\nproxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination when\navailable. Information concerning the interests of Vita's and Tavia's\nparticipants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than\nthose of their respective equity holders generally, will be set forth in the\nproxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed business combination when\nit becomes available.\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains certain statements that are not historical facts\nand are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal\nsecurities laws with respect to the potential business combination between\nTavia and Vita. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by\nthe words \"believe,\" \"project,\" \"expect,\" \"anticipate,\" \"estimate,\" \"intend,\"\n\"think,\" \"strategy,\" \"future,\" \"opportunity,\" \"potential,\" \"plan,\" \"seeks,\"\n\"may,\" \"should,\" \"will,\" \"would,\" \"will be,\" \"will continue,\" \"will likely\nresult,\" and similar expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean\nthat a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are\npredictions, projections and other statements about future events that are\nbased on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to\nrisks and uncertainties.\n\nThese factors include, but are not limited to, whether a definitive agreement\nfor the proposed business combination transaction will be entered into;\nwhether such business combination transaction, or any other contemplated\ntransaction, may be completed with different terms, in an untimely manner, or\nnot at all; whether the parties will be able to realize the benefits of the\nproposed business combination transaction described herein; market and other\nconditions. The parties do not undertake an obligation to update or revise any\nforward-looking statement. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in\nTavia's Annual Report on Form 10-K and periodic reports filed with the SEC.\n All of Tavia's forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by all\nsuch risk factors and other cautionary statements. The information set forth\nherein speaks only as of the date thereof, and the parties assume no\nobligation to update or revise these statements unless otherwise required by\nlaw.\n\nNo Offer or Solicitation\n\nThis press release is not a solicitation of a proxy, consent, or authorization\nwith respect to any securities or in respect of the potential business\ncombination and will not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an\noffer to buy or exchange any securities, nor will there be any sale of\nsecurities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer, solicitation or\nsale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the\nsecurities laws of any such jurisdiction.\n\nContact Information:\n\ninfo@tavia.co"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-07-13T21:01:05.37968066Z","server_sent_at_ms":1783976465379},"received_at":"2026-07-13T21:01:05.429Z","source_url":"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/07/13/3326493/0/en/Tavia-Acquisition-Corp-and-Vita-Inclinata-Technologies-Sign-Letter-of-Intent-to-go-public-on-NASDAQ.html"},"analysis":{"id":"76111","press_release_id":"87055","analysis_json":{"industry":null,"redFlags":["Transaction is non-binding and contingent on execution of definitive agreements","Valuation assumes Vita successfully completes a pending strategic acquisition"],"eventType":"m_and_a","narrative":"Tavia Acquisition Corp. signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to merge with Vita Inclinata Technologies, targeting a $450 million pre-money enterprise value.\n\nThe parties agreed to a 45-day exclusivity period to finalize due diligence, with a definitive agreement expected within 30 days and a closing anticipated in Q4 2026.\n\nVita's CEO noted that accessing public markets would strengthen the company's ability to invest in innovation and expand its portfolio of defense and industrial solutions.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":true,"suggestedAngle":"Tavia identifies de-SPAC target Vita Inclinata at $450M valuation."},"keyFigures":{"dealValueUsd":450000000,"customDimensions":{"exclusivity_period_days":45}},"quotedText":"This is an important step for Vita and reflects the progress our team has made in building a differentiated business.","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Caleb Carr","role":"CEO of Vita Inclinata Technologies"},{"name":"Kanat Mynzhanov","role":"CEO / Chairman of Tavia Acquisition Corp."}],"products":[],"companies":[{"name":"Vita Inclinata Technologies, Inc.","relationship":"target"},{"name":"Cohen & Company Capital Markets","relationship":"financial advisor"},{"name":"EarlyBirdCapital","relationship":"capital markets advisor"},{"name":"Greenberg Traurig LLP","relationship":"legal counsel to Vita"},{"name":"Reed Smith LLP","relationship":"legal counsel to Tavia"}],"dollarAmounts":[{"amount":"$450 million","context":"pre-money enterprise value"}]},"materialImpact":{"score":3,"reasoning":"Announcement of a non-binding LOI to acquire Vita Inclinata at a $450M pre-money enterprise value. 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