Datavault AI Evaluates Spin-Out of Acoustic Sciences Division as Separate Public Company
Datavault AI is considering a dividend spin-out of its Acoustic Sciences division into a standalone public company named API Media, aiming to unlock shareholder value and allow each business to pursue independent growth strategies.
Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced that its management has begun evaluating a potential dividend spin-out of its Acoustic Sciences division into a standalone public company proposed to be named API Media, with the reserved Nasdaq ticker symbol “ADIO.” The move is intended to separate the company’s acoustic technologies and live events operations from its AI-driven data monetization business, allowing each to pursue independent growth strategies.
The proposed transaction remains subject to board approval, definitive agreements, regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. If completed, shareholders would receive shares of API Media as a dividend. The Acoustic Sciences division includes the company’s ADIO®, WiSA®, Event Citadel™ and API Media operations, which recently deployed technologies at high-profile events such as the Kentucky Derby and PGA Championship.
In contrast, the Data Division highlighted $750 million in tokenization contracts signed during Q1 2026 and approximately $77 million in associated fees, as it targets at least $200 million in full-year 2026 revenue. The division focuses on AI-driven data experiences, valuation and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment, leveraging high-performance computing for sectors including sports, entertainment, biotech, fintech and real estate.
According to the press release, the spin-out would enable both businesses to focus on their core strengths. The Acoustic Sciences division holds patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless high-definition sound transmission, with intellectual property covering audio timing, synchronization and multi-channel interference cancellation. The Data Science division offers solutions for experiential data perception, valuation and secure monetization through its Information Data Exchange® platform, enabling Digital Twins and licensing of name, image and likeness.
Datavault AI is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and its common stock is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol DVLT. The company noted that the evaluation of the spin-out is ongoing, and there is no guarantee that the transaction will be completed. More details can be found in the full press release at https://ibn.fm/2AkL2.
This potential spin-out comes at a time when Datavault AI is experiencing significant growth in its data division, with substantial tokenization contracts and revenue targets. The separation could allow investors to directly participate in the distinct value propositions of each business unit, potentially unlocking hidden value in the acoustic technologies segment that has been overshadowed by the data monetization focus.
For more information about Datavault AI and its operations, visit the company’s website at www.dvlt.ai.