vld-20231009

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 10, 2023 (October 9, 2023)

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-39757

98-1556965

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

(Commission
File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)


511 Division Street
Campbell,	California	95008
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

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

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

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Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.00001 per share

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New York Stock Exchange

Warrants to purchase one share of common stock, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per share

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New York Stock Exchange

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Item 2.05. Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.

On October 9, 2023, Velo3D, Inc. (the “Company”) commenced a reduction in force plan to streamline its business operations, reduce costs and create further operating efficiencies, which is expected to affect approximately 62 employees, representing approximately 21% of the Company’s workforce. In connection with the reduction in force, the Company currently estimates it will incur approximately $1.4 to 2.0 million of costs, consisting primarily of personnel expenses such as salaries and wages, one-time severance payments, and other benefits. The majority of the cash payments related to these expenses will be paid out during the fourth quarter of 2023. The reduction in force is expected to be completed by the end of October 2023.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1996 and other federal securities laws. Any statements contained herein that do not describe historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the expected costs and benefits associated with the reduction in force as well as the Company’s timeline for completing the reduction in force and recognition of associated costs, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the risks identified in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on March 20, 2023, and its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Any of these risks and uncertainties could materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations, which could, in turn, have a significant and adverse impact on the price of the Company’s securities. The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date they were made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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


		Velo3D, Inc.
Date:	October 10, 2023	By:	/s/ Benyamin Buller
		Name:	Benyamin Buller
		Title:	Chief Executive Officer