PHILADELPHIA, PA — Datavault AI Inc. (Nasdaq: DVLT) is evaluating a plan to separate its Acoustic Sciences division into a standalone public company as the firm restructures operations around its artificial intelligence and data monetization businesses.
The proposed spin-off would combine the company’s ADIO, WiSA, Event Citadel and API Media operations into a separate Nasdaq-listed entity expected to operate under the name API Media with the reserved ticker symbol ADIO.
Datavault said shareholders would receive shares of the new company through a dividend distribution if the transaction receives board approval and closes.
The company retained Houlihan Lokey as financial advisor and Paul Hastings LLP as legal advisor for the proposed transaction.
Datavault said the separation would allow the remaining business to concentrate on AI-driven data monetization, fintech infrastructure and its patented Information Data Exchange platform while API Media focuses on acoustic technologies, wireless audio systems and live-event operations.
Chief Executive Officer Nathaniel Bradley said management believes the company’s existing market valuation does not fully reflect the separate value of the two divisions.
The company said the spin-off planning process is targeted for completion by the end of 2026, though the timeline remains subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
Datavault also outlined differing strategic priorities for the two business units.
The Acoustic Sciences division plans to expand development of wireless audio transmission, spatial audio systems and communications technology for drones and robotics while continuing work tied to WiSA semiconductor modules and software systems.
The company said the division recently deployed audio technologies at the Kentucky Derby and is currently supporting technology operations tied to the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Datavault’s Data Sciences division remains focused on tokenization, edge computing infrastructure and secure data exchange systems. The company said the division signed $750 million in tokenization contracts during the first quarter of 2026 and generated approximately $77 million in related fees.
Datavault reiterated full-year 2026 revenue guidance of at least $200 million.
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