UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 3, 2022
 
Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
001-38742
83-0982969
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 655-6000
 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
  
Trading Symbol
  
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share
  
ADN
  
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Warrants to purchase one share of common stock, each at an exercise price of $11.50
  
ADNWW
  
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01
Other Events.
On June 16, 2022, Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), announced the receipt of a notification from the Greek State informing the Company that the Important Project of Common European Interest (“IPCEI”) Green HiPo was submitted for ratification by the European Union for funding of 782.1 million euros, spread over the next six years. The Green HiPo project is designed to bring the development, design, and manufacture of HT-PEM fuel cells and electrolysers for the production of power and green hydrogen to the Western Macedonia region of Greece.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “believe,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “goal,” “project,” and other words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements address various matters including the Company’s plans and expectations with respect to the Project. Each forward-looking statement contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statement. Applicable risks and uncertainties include, among others, the risks identified under the heading "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the other information we file with the SEC, including filings on Current Reports on Form 8-K. We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K speak only as of the date of this document, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of these statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: June 16, 2022
Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc.
     

By:
/s/ Vassilios Gregoriou

Name:
Vassilios Gregoriou

Title:
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer