# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001994624
**File Stem:** 0001104659-25-058885
**Filing Date:** 2025-6
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-25-058885.hdr.sgml**: 20250612

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-25-058885

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250609

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250612

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250612

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ScanTech AI Systems Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001994624
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** INSTRUMENTS FOR MEAS & TESTING OF ELECTRICITY & ELEC SIGNALS [3825]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 08 Industrial Applications and Services
- **EIN:** 933502562
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-42463
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251042737

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1177 AVENUE OF THE AMERICA, SUITE 5100
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10036
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 8886221218

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1177 AVENUE OF THE AMERICA, SUITE 5100
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10036

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 9, 2025

**<u>ScanTech AI Systems Inc.</u>**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-42463** | **93-3502562** |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br> of incorporation) | (Commission<br> File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer<br> Identification No.) |

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| **1735 Enterprise Drive**<br> **Buford, Georgia** | **30518** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |

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**<u>+1 (470) 655-0886</u>**

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

**<u>Not Applicable</u>**

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation to the registrant under any of the following provisions:

◻ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

◻ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

◻ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

◻ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading <br> Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | STAI | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |

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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).

Emerging growth company ⌧

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. ◻

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| **Item 5.02.** | **Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.** |

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On June 9, 2025, Karl Brenza resigned as Chairman and as a member of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of ScanTech AI Systems Inc. (the "Company"). Mr. Brenza's resignation was not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. Mr. Brenza will continue to act as a consultant to the Company pursuant to Mr. Brenza's existing consulting agreement.

On June 9, 2025, Bradley Buswell was appointed as Chairman of the Board.

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| **Item 7.01.** | **Regulation FD Disclosure.** |

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On June 9, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Buswell as Chairman of the Board. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 7.01, and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

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| **Item 9.01.** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits.** |

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(d) Exhibits.

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| **Exhibit No.** | **Description** |
| [99.1](tm2517642d1_ex99-1.htm) | [Press Release, dated June 9, 2025.](tm2517642d1_ex99-1.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| Date: June 12, 2025 | **SCANTECH AI SYSTEMS INC.** | **SCANTECH AI SYSTEMS INC.** |
|  | By: | */s/ Dolan Falconer* |
|  | Name: | Dolan Falconer |
|  | Title: | Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**ScanTech AI Systems Appoints Security Industry Veteran Brad Buswell as Chairman of the Board**

Leadership Transition Strengthens Board Oversight and Strategic Alignment Following Nasdaq Listing

Atlanta, GA, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ScanTech AI Systems Inc. (the "Company" or "ScanTech AI") (Nasdaq: <u>STAI</u>), a next-generation provider of AI-powered CT screening systems for aviation, customs, and critical infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Brad Buswell as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective June 9, 2025. Mr. Buswell has served as a member of the Board of Directors since January 2025.

"On behalf of the entire ScanTech AI team, I would like to thank Karl Brenza for his steady leadership and instrumental role in navigating the Company's transformation into a publicly traded enterprise," said Dolan Falconer, Chief Executive Officer and President at ScanTech AI. "We are equally honored to welcome Brad Buswell as our new Chairman. Brad brings unparalleled experience in both public and private sector security innovation, and his strategic acumen will be of great value as we continue to expand our market share and deepen our global footprint."

Mr. Buswell is a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of leadership in national security, aviation screening, and advanced detection technologies. He most recently served as Senior Vice President of Security Enterprise Solutions at Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), where he helped drive innovation in aviation and critical infrastructure protection. Prior to Leidos, Mr. Buswell held executive leadership roles, including President and CEO of Morpho Detection and President of Rapiscan North America. His public sector experience includes his appointment as Deputy Under Secretary for Science and Technology at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he oversaw strategic R&D efforts supporting the Transportation Security Administration, Customs and Border Protection, and other DHS components. Mr. Buswell is also a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and holds degrees from the U.S. Naval Academy and George Washington University.

"I am deeply honored by the appointment as Chairman of the Board of Directors at such an exciting juncture in the Company's growth," said Mr. Buswell. "ScanTech AI's cutting-edge AI and CT-based technologies are redefining the standards for non-intrusive security screening. I look forward to supporting the executive team and fellow board members as we build long-term value for stockholders, customers, and global partners."

**About ScanTech AI**

ScanTech AI Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: STAI) has developed one of the world's most advanced non-intrusive 'fixed-gantry' CT screening technologies. Utilizing proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, ScanTech AI's state-of-the-art scanners accurately and quickly detect hazardous materials and contraband. Engineered to automatically locate, discriminate, and identify threat materials and items of interest, ScanTech AI's solutions are designed for use in airports, seaports, borders, embassies, corporate headquarters, government and commercial buildings, factories, processing plants, and other facilities where security is a priority.

For more information, visit <u>www.scantechais.com</u> and <u>investor.scantechais.com</u>.

**Forward-Looking Statements**

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), including statements regarding ScanTech AI's management team's expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions, plans, prospects or strategies regarding the future, including possible business partnerships, revenue growth and financial performance, product expansion and services. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Additionally, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "project," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," "target," "seek" or the negative or plural of these words, or other similar expressions that are predictions or indicate future events or prospects, may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on the current expectations and beliefs made by the management of ScanTech AI, in light of their respective experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and their potential effect on ScanTech AI, as well as other factors they believe are appropriate under the circumstances. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting ScanTech AI will be those that it has anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of the parties) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including product and service acceptance, regulatory oversights, research and development success, and that ScanTech AI will have sufficient capital to operate as anticipated. Should one or more of these risks of uncertainties materialize, or should any of the assumptions of ScanTech AI prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ are discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" and in other sections of the filings of ScanTech AI (and its predecessor, Mars) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and in the current and periodic reports filed or furnished by ScanTech AI (and its predecessor, Mars) from time to time with the SEC. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, based on the information available to ScanTech AI as of the date hereof, and ScanTech AI assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may otherwise be required under applicable securities laws.

**Contact:**<br> ScanTech AI Systems Inc.<br> James White, CFO<br> jwhite@scantechibs.com

**Investor & Media Relations Contact:**<br> International Elite Capital Inc. <br> Annabelle Zhang <br> +1(646) 866-7928 <br> annabelle@iecapitalusa.com