CLAYMONT, Del., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. (Nasdaq: ATII) (\u201cArchimedes II\u201d or \u201cATII\u201d), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that at the Extraordinary General Meeting (the \u201cMeeting\u201d) held today, October 16, 2026, ATII\u2019s shareholders voted to approve the previously announced business combination (the \u201cBusiness Combination\u201d) between ATII and Forge Nano, Inc. (\u201cForge Nano\u201d), as well as all other proposals related to the Business Combination considered and voted upon at the Meeting.<\/p>\n
The Business Combination is currently expected to close in the coming days, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of remaining closing conditions. Upon closing, the combined company (\u201cPubco\u201d) is expected to operate as Forge Nano Holdings, Inc. and its shares of common stock and warrants are expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbols \u201cNANO\u201d and \u201cNANOW,\u201d respectively.<\/p>\n
The results of the Meeting, as tabulated by an independent inspector of elections, will be included in a current report on Form 8-K to be filed by ATII with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the \u201cSEC\u201d).<\/p>\n
About Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co.<\/b><\/p>\n
Archimedes II is a Cayman Islands exempted company led by Chairman Eric R. Ball and CEO Long Long and is comprised of technology investors, corporate-finance veterans, engineers, and SPAC specialists. Archimedes II was formed as a special-purpose acquisition company for the purpose of effecting a merger with one or more businesses in the technology industry. Archimedes II completed its $230 million IPO in February 2025, and its units, ordinary shares, and warrants currently trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbols \u201cATIIU,\u201d \u201cATII,\u201d and \u201cATIIW,\u201d respectively. The team\u2019s prior SPAC, Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners Co., successfully closed its merger with SoundHound AI, Inc. in April 2022. Learn more at www.archimedesspac2.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Forge Nano, Inc.<\/b><\/p>\n Forge Nano is a leading U.S.-based semiconductor equipment and advanced materials company pioneering Atomic Layer Deposition (\u201cALD\u201d) technology for AI-era chip manufacturing and defense battery applications via its platform technology, Atomic Armor\u00ae. Atomic Armor\u00ae is a scalable, adaptable nano-scale coating system that strengthens America\u2019s most critical systems \u2013 at the atomic level. The superior surface coatings produced by Forge Nano\u2019s Atomic Armor\u00ae process allow partners to unlock peak performance. Learn more at www.forgenano.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Important Information and Where to Find It<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n In connection with the proposed business combination, Pubco, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ATII, and Forge Nano have filed documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the \u201cSEC\u201d), including a registration statement on Form S-4 (the \u201cRegistration Statement\u201d), which includes ATII\u2019s proxy statement\/prospectus, relating to the proposed business combination. The Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC on September 22, 2026. ATII\u2019s shareholders approved the business combination at the extraordinary general meeting held on October 16, 2026. BEFORE MAKING ANY INVESTMENT DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents and other related documents filed with the SEC at the SEC\u2019s website at www.sec.gov<\/a> or by directing a request to: Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co., 2093 Philadelphia Pike #1968, Claymont, DE 19703.<\/p>\n Participants in the Solicitation<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Each of ATII, Pubco, Forge Nano and their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be \u201cparticipants\u201d in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders of ATII in favor of the proposed business combination. Information about ATII\u2019s directors and officers is set forth in ATII\u2019s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the SEC on March 4, 2026 and ATII\u2019s other filings with the SEC. Additional information concerning the interests of ATII\u2019s participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of ATII\u2019s shareholders generally, is set forth in the Registration Statement relating to the proposed business combination. These documents are available free of charge at the SEC\u2019s website at www.sec.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n No Offer or Solicitation<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n This communication is for information purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute, or form part of, an offer, invitation or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, pursuant to the proposed business combination or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.<\/p>\n Forward-Looking Statements<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n This communication includes forward-looking information about, among other topics, the proposed business combination. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact, included in this communication regarding the proposed business combination, ATII\u2019s, Pubco\u2019s and Forge Nano\u2019s ability to consummate the proposed business combination, the benefits of the proposed business combination and the combined company\u2019s future financial performance, as well as the combined company\u2019s strategy, future operations, estimated financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. When used in this communication, the words \u201ccould,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201cproject,\u201d the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and assumptions of ATII\u2019s, Pubco\u2019s and Forge Nano\u2019s management about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, ATII, Pubco and Forge Nano disclaim any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this communication.<\/p>\n ATII, Pubco and Forge Nano caution you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of ATII, Pubco or Forge Nano. Risks and uncertainties include, among other things: (i) risks related to the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could delay the proposed business combination or give rise to the termination of the agreements related thereto; (ii) risks related to the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against ATII, Pubco or Forge Nano following announcement of the transactions; (iii) risks related to the inability to complete the proposed business combination due to the failure of ATII, Pubco and Forge Nano to satisfy the conditions to closing in the business combination agreement; (iv) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts ATII\u2019s, Pubco\u2019s or Forge Nano\u2019s current plans and operations as a result of the announcement of the transactions; (v) risks related to Forge Nano\u2019s ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of Forge Nano to grow and manage growth profitably following the proposed business combination; (vi) risks related to costs related to the proposed business combination; (vii) risks related to changes in applicable laws or regulations; (viii) risks related to Forge Nano\u2019s ability to successfully develop and deploy new technologies to address the needs of its customers; (ix) risks related to the effects of competition on Forge Nano\u2019s business, financial condition and results of operations; (x) risks related to the availability and cost of the raw materials necessary for the production of Forge Nano\u2019s products; (xi) risks related to Forge Nano\u2019s ability to meet the specifications and requirements of its customers or adequately provide them with effective support and services; (xii) risks related to delays in the construction and operation of production facilities; (xiii) risks related to intellectual property infringement, data protection, and other losses; (xiv) risks related to the combined company\u2019s ability to operate effectively as a public company, including its ability to implement controls and procedures required for public companies following the business combination; (xv) risks related to changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (xvi) risks related to the possibility that ATII, Pubco or Forge Nano may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and\/or competitive factors; and (xvii) other risks discussed in ATII\u2019s Annual Report on Form 10-K and that are presented in the Registration Statement. There may be additional risks that ATII, Pubco or Forge Nano presently do not know or that ATII, Pubco or Forge Nano currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this communication, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in ATII\u2019s periodic filings with the SEC, including ATII\u2019s Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Registration Statement. These SEC filings are available free of charge on the SEC\u2019s website at www.sec.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect the businesses of ATII, Pubco and Forge Nano described in the \u201cRisk Factors\u201d and \u201cForward-Looking Statements\u201d sections of the Registration Statement and other documents filed or to be filed by any of them from time to time with the SEC, all of which are available at www.sec.gov<\/a>. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and ATII, Pubco and Forge Nano assume no obligation to, and do not intend to, update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless required by law. None of ATII, Pubco or Forge Nano gives any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.<\/p>\n Contacts:<\/b><\/p>\n Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co.<\/u><\/b> Forge Nano, Inc.<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n Media Contact<\/b>
Long Long
Chief Executive Officer
(725) 312-2430
long@archimedesspac2.com<\/a><\/p>\n
Will McKenna
Brand Communications Director, Forge Nano
wmckenna@forgenano.com\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n