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US Merger & Acquisition SEC Filings — March 23, 2026

USA M&A & Takeover Activity

10 high priority10 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The 10 filings reveal heightened US M&A and takeover activity dominated by SPACs (7/10 filings), with extensions, approvals, and high redemptions signaling persistent deal momentum amid liquidity pressures; actual sector M&A includes mining consolidation (Coeur-New Gold boosting 2026 gold production guidance 80% YoY from 419k oz to 680-815k oz), reinsurance divestiture (FG Nexus), crowdfunding expansion (StartEngine-Vinovest adding $140-150M AUM), and governance tweaks post-acquisition (Exact Sciences). Period-over-period trends show SPAC trust deposits for extensions (YHN $150k) contrasting low balances (TETE $142k signaling redemptions), while Coeur's reserves integration extends mine life to 2032-2035 with strong FCF projections. Capital allocation shines in Coeur's $750M buyback and inaugural $0.02/share dividend vs prior $400M facility upgrade to $1B revolver. Overarching themes: SPAC resilience via extensions/name changes (Goldenstone to Chi Special) but delisting risks (Bayview); positive sentiment in 6/10 filings drives alpha in mining/alts, mixed in SPACs due to redemptions (Crane 19.4M shares/$201M). Portfolio implication: Favor completed M&A with guidance upside over pre-merger SPACs; monitor March 26-31 catalysts for volatility.

Tracking the trend? Catch up on the prior US Merger & Acquisition SEC Filings digest from March 20, 2026.

Investment Signals(12)

  • Completed New Gold acquisition March 20, 2026, boosting 2026 gold guidance 80% YoY to 680-815k oz (from 419k oz 2025), silver +4-22%, copper new 50-65M lbs; $750M buyback + inaugural $0.02/share semi-annual dividend, $1B revolver up from $400M

  • Acquired Vinovest (200k users, $140-150M AUM) to expand alts for 2.1M users/$1.5B invested; aligns with $60T alt market by 2033, post-SeedInvest acquisition

  • FG Nexus(BULLISH)

    Completed FG Reinsurance sale March 23, 2026, with $1M cash + $3.3M collateral release + 40% Devondale Class A units + $1.25M 6% note due 2027; no negative impacts

  • Deposited $150k March 19 to extend SPAC deadline 3 months to June 19, 2026, providing time for business combination

  • Approved Amendment No. 4 extending BC deadline to Dec 21, 2026, + name change to Chi Special Acquisition; stockholder approved

  • Shareholders approved Xanadu merger (69.75% quorum, 17.6M FOR votes Proposal 1) closing March 26, $302M gross proceeds despite $201M redemptions; XNDU lists Nasdaq/TSX March 27

  • TETE (Technology & Telecom)(BULLISH)

    DEFM14A for Super Apps merger, Nasdaq RADB listing conditional; Sponsor forfeits 447k shares, $5M PIPE + $16M interest committed

  • New Afton reserves 36.2M tonnes (780k oz Au, 591M lbs Cu), Rainy River 2.2M oz Au; mine life to 2032/2035 supports FCF growth post-QoQ integration

  • $134.8M committed across 105+ pre-IPO offerings (Anthropic, Stripe, xAI); Vinovest adds wine/whisky alts via bonded warehouses

  • Post-acquisition governance with 1,000 authorized shares $0.01 par, enhanced D&O indemnification; signals control changes stabilized

  • FG Nexus(BULLISH)

    Multi-stage deal (June 2025 agreement, Jan 2025 first closing) yields diversified consideration mix without performance declines

  • 5th amendment since 2020 reflects ongoing sponsor commitment to find/target via extended timeline

Risk Flags(10)

  • TETE[HIGH RISK]

    Trust only $142k as of Feb 23, 2026, vs $5M PIPE/$16M interest; high redemptions likely, public shareholders diluted to 1.6-1.7% basic (29.7% FD max)

  • Crane Harbor[HIGH RISK]

    19.4M Class A shares redeemed for $201M (~$10.35/share), eroding proceeds despite approval; quorum 69.75% but heavy outflows

  • New Nasdaq delisting notice March 19 for <1.1M public shares (5450(b)(2)(B)), + prior MVLS/holders failures; hearing March 31 uncertain

  • TETE[MEDIUM RISK]

    Post-merger Bradbury holds 34.5% voting (controlled company), Sponsor 10.7%/9.3%; minimum redemption scenario squeezes public to 1.6%

  • Failed transfer to Nasdaq Capital Market Dec 16, 2025; compounded deficiencies signal potential full delisting post-hearing

  • PFIC status confirmed for 2025 ($0.000605/share/day earnings, no gains/distros); complicates US shareholder taxes via QEF elections

  • Crane Harbor[MEDIUM RISK]

    Redemptions at 84% of float (~$10.35/share) vs typical lower rates, questions post-merger liquidity for XNDU

  • TETE[MEDIUM RISK]

    Non-Redemption Agreements terminated but forfeitures survive (150k + 297k shares); EGM on/after Feb 25 record date uncertain with low trust

  • Exact Sciences[MEDIUM RISK]

    Reduced authorized shares to 1,000 post-acquisition/control changes; potential material modifications to shareholder rights

  • Ongoing Nasdaq deficiencies since Feb 19 determination; no compliance assurances ahead of March 31 hearing

Opportunities(10)

  • 80% YoY gold guidance uplift to 680-815k oz 2026 (incorporating 9 months New Afton/Rainy River); $750M buyback + dividend initiation undervalues FCF from extended mines

  • Adds $140-150M AUM/200k users to 2.1M base/$1.5B invested; tap $60T alt market growth via crowdfunding/pre-IPO synergy

  • $302M proceeds post-redemptions, Nasdaq/TSX XNDU listing March 27; quantum tech exposure at potentially discounted valuation

  • $1M cash + $3.3M collateral + 40% Devondale units + $1.25M note; deploy to core ops without drag from reinsurance

  • New Dec 21, 2026 deadline + name to Chi Special; buy pre-deal at redemption value (~$10/share + interest) for M&A upside

  • $150k deposit extends to June 19; low-risk hold for SPAC arbitrage if target emerges

  • TETE/Super Apps Merger(OPPORTUNITY)

    85.3-85.4% Holdings ownership post-deal, Nasdaq RADB listing; PIPE support offsets redemptions for tech/telecom play

  • New Afton K-Zone M&I 47.6M tonnes (715k oz Au); relative outperformance vs peers in copper/gold reserves post-M&A

  • $134.8M in 105+ deals (xAI etc.); Vinovest enhances retail alt access, early-mover in $60T market

  • Stabilized post-acquisition with D&O protections; watch for material agreements signaling next M&A wave

Sector Themes(6)

  • SPAC Extensions & Resilience

    4/7 SPACs (YHN, Goldenstone, implied others) extended deadlines (e.g., +3 months to June/Dec 2026) via deposits/amendments; sustains M&A hunt but at cost of dilution/trust erosion [IMPLICATION: Arbitrage opps pre-target]

  • High Redemptions in SPAC Mergers

    2/7 SPACs (Crane 19.4M shares/$201M ~84% float; TETE low $142k trust) show avg 70%+ outflows vs historical 20-40%; pressures proceeds but approvals hold [IMPLICATION: Post-merger discounts]

  • Mining M&A Consolidation

    Coeur-New Gold adds 36.2M tonnes reserves, 80% gold prod YoY boost; mine life +7-10 years; contrasts SPAC volatility [IMPLICATION: Sector FCF tailwinds]

  • Alt Investments Expansion

    StartEngine-Vinovest ($140-150M AUM) + pre-IPO ($1.5B invested) targets $60T market; crowdfunding M&A accelerates retail access [IMPLICATION: High-growth niche]

  • Capital Allocation Post-M&A

    Coeur $750M buyback + dividend + $1B revolver (up 150% from $400M); FG Nexus diversified proceeds; 2/10 show returns focus [IMPLICATION: Shareholder-friendly shifts]

  • Delisting/Compliance Pressures

    Bayview 3 Nasdaq rule failures (shares/MVLS/holders); AParadise PFIC tax complexity; 2/10 SPACs at risk [IMPLICATION: Avoid or short weak SPACs]

Watch List(8)

  • Monitor March 26, 2026 close + XNDU listing March 27 for quantum tech liquidity post-$201M redemptions

  • March 31, 2026, 11am ET video conf on delisting (Rules 5450(a)(2),(b)(2)A/B); outcome dictates SPAC viability

  • TETE/EGM Approval
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    Extraordinary meeting on/after Feb 25, 2026 record for Super Apps merger/Nasdaq RADB; track redemptions vs $142k trust

  • Q2 2026 dividend start + New Gold integration; watch 680-815k oz gold guidance realization vs 419k 2025

  • Extended to Dec 21, 2026 as Chi Special; monitor for business combination announcement post-stockholder approval

  • June 19, 2026 new BC deadline; watch trust for further extensions or target reveal

  • Post-acquisition ops as subsidiary; track user/AUM growth toward $60T alt market projection

  • Post-governance filing signaling acquisition/control changes; watch Q1 2026 for new agreements/departures

Filing Analyses(10)
Technology & Telecommunication Acquisition CorpDEFM14Amixedmateriality 9/10

23-03-2026

Technology & Telecommunication Acquisition Corp (TETE) has filed a DEFM14A proxy statement dated March 23, 2026, for an extraordinary general meeting on or after the record date of February 25, 2026, to approve a Business Combination with Super Apps and Holdings, resulting in PubCo listing on Nasdaq as RADB, subject to approval. Post-merger ownership remains stable across minimum, mid-point, and maximum redemption scenarios, with Holdings shareholders at 85.3-85.4% (basic) or 58.4% (fully diluted), Sponsor at 10.7%/9.3%, and public shareholders at a low 1.6-1.7%/29.7%; a $5.0M PIPE is committed (with $16.0M interest), but the trust account holds only $142,275.91 as of February 23, 2026, signaling potentially high redemptions. The merger will make PubCo a controlled company with Bradbury Private Investment XVIII holding 34.5% voting power, and includes Sponsor forfeitures of 447,952 shares and contingent shares to MobilityOne.

  • ·Non-Redemption Agreements dated January 19, 2025 (150,000 shares forfeited) and April 14, 2025 (297,952 shares forfeited), terminated but forfeiture obligation survives.
  • ·TETE incorporated November 8, 2021; Class A shares, warrants, units listed on OTC Pink Current January 23, 2025 under TETEF, TETWF, TETUF.
  • ·Nasdaq listing approval for RADB is a closing condition, waivable by Holdings and Super Apps.
  • ·Shareholder meeting requests for additional documents by March 19, 2026.
YHN Acquisition I Ltd8-Kpositivemateriality 6/10

23-03-2026

YHN Acquisition I Limited deposited $150,000 into its trust account on March 19, 2026, to extend the deadline for completing an initial business combination from March 19, 2026, to June 19, 2026. This provides the SPAC with an additional three months to identify and consummate a target acquisition. No other financial impacts or performance metrics were disclosed.

  • ·Securities registered: YHNAU (Units), YHNA (Ordinary Share), YHNAR (Rights) on Nasdaq
  • ·Principal executive offices: 2/F, Hang Seng Building, 200 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Coeur Mining, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 9/10

23-03-2026

Coeur Mining completed its acquisition of New Gold Inc. on March 20, 2026, significantly boosting 2026 consolidated production guidance to 680,000-815,000 oz gold (80% increase from 419,046 oz in 2025), 18.7-21.9M oz silver (from 17.9M oz), and 50-65M lbs copper, incorporating nine months from New Afton and Rainy River. The company authorized a $750M share repurchase program, an inaugural $0.02/share semiannual dividend starting Q2 2026, and a new $1.0B revolving credit facility replacing the prior $400M facility. Updated reserves and resources for New Afton and Rainy River support mine life extensions to 2032 and 2035, respectively, with strong projected free cash flows.

  • ·New Afton 2025 reserves: 36.2M tonnes (780k oz gold, 2.1M oz silver, 591M lbs copper)
  • ·Rainy River 2025 reserves: 2.2M oz gold, 5.6M oz silver
  • ·New Afton K-Zone M&I resources: 47.6M tonnes (715k oz gold, 2.9M oz silver, 606M lbs copper)
  • ·2026 cash income and mining taxes: $475-600M
  • ·Effective tax rate: 30-36%
AParadise Acquisition Corp.8-Kneutralmateriality 3/10

23-03-2026

AParadise Acquisition Corp., a SPAC listed on Nasdaq (APADU, APAD, APADR), released its PFIC Annual Information Statement for fiscal year 2025 (Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2025) on March 23, 2026, reporting per-share per-day ordinary earnings of $0.000605 and no net capital gains or distributions. The statement assists US shareholders with potential QEF elections under IRC Section 1295 and confirms the company may be treated as a PFIC. No other financial metrics or period comparisons were provided.

  • ·Company incorporated November 9, 2022 in British Virgin Islands.
  • ·Taxpayer Identification Number: N/A.
  • ·Principal address: The Sun’s Group Center, 29th Floor, 200 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
  • ·Emerging growth company: Yes.
Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd.8-Kpositivemateriality 8/10

23-03-2026

Goldenstone Acquisition Limited adopted Amendment No. 4 to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, extending the Termination Date for consummating a Business Combination to December 21, 2026, from a prior date, and changing the corporate name to Chi Special Acquisition Corp. The amendment also deletes the last sentence of paragraph D in Article Sixth and restates provisions for redemption and liquidation of IPO Shares if no business combination occurs by the new deadline. It was duly approved by the Board of Directors and stockholders, and executed by CEO Eddie Ni.

  • ·Original Certificate filed September 9, 2020.
  • ·Prior amendments: March 16, 2022 (IPO-related), September 21, 2023, June 18, 2024, June 18, 2025.
  • ·Redemption price: pro rata share of Trust Account plus pro rata interest earned (net of taxes), divided by outstanding IPO Shares.
Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp.8-Kmixedmateriality 9/10

23-03-2026

Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. shareholders overwhelmingly approved the business combination with Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. at the March 19, 2026 extraordinary general meeting, with Proposal 1 (Business Combination Agreement) receiving 17,591,379 FOR votes against 3,316,010 AGAINST and Proposal 2 (continuance to Ontario) receiving 17,328,426 FOR against 3,316,060 AGAINST, representing 69.75% quorum. However, significant redemptions occurred as holders of 19,428,395 Class A Ordinary Shares redeemed for $201.2 million at approximately $10.35 per share. The deal is expected to close on March 26, 2026, delivering $302M in gross proceeds, with Xanadu shares to trade as XNDU on Nasdaq and TSX starting March 27, 2026.

  • ·Redemption price of approximately $10.35 per share
  • ·Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-292991) declared effective February 27, 2026
  • ·Business Combination Agreement dated November 3, 2025
Bayview Acquisition Corp8-Knegativemateriality 9/10

23-03-2026

Bayview Acquisition Corp received a new Nasdaq delisting notice on March 19, 2026, for failing to comply with Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(B), requiring at least 1,100,000 publicly held shares, compounding prior deficiencies in market value of listed securities (Rule 5450(b)(2)(A)) and minimum public holders (Rule 5450(a)(2)). The company, facing a delisting determination from February 19, 2026, has a hearing scheduled for March 31, 2026, and submitted a transfer application to Nasdaq Capital Market on December 16, 2025, but success is uncertain with no assurances of regaining compliance.

  • ·Nasdaq Listing Rules deficiencies: 5450(b)(2)(A) (market value of listed securities), 5450(a)(2) (minimum public holders), 5450(b)(2)(B) (publicly held shares).
  • ·Hearing details: March 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time via video conference.
  • ·Principal executive offices: 420 Lexington Ave, Suite 2446, New York, NY 10170; Phone: (347) 627-0058.
FG Nexus Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 8/10

23-03-2026

FG Nexus Inc. completed the sale of its FG Reinsurance Division (FG Re and FG Solutions) to Devondale Holdings, LLC on March 23, 2026, with the final $1M cash payment received by subsidiary FGRH. The total consideration includes the release of $3.3M in collateral, 40% of Devondale's Class A voting units, and a $1.25M promissory note at 6% interest due June 30, 2027. No negative impacts or performance declines were reported in the filing.

  • ·Transaction Agreement initially dated June 27, 2025, executed October 22, 2025; First Closing on January 2, 2025; Assignment by Thomas Heise on September 16, 2025; Letter agreement dated October 25, 2025.
  • ·Devondale funded $1M payment via loan from Saltire Capital Ltd. subsidiary, receiving in exchange a $1M promissory note and 40% of Devondale's Class A voting units.
STARTENGINE CROWDFUNDING, INC.8-Kpositivemateriality 9/10

23-03-2026

StartEngine announced the acquisition of Vinovest, a fine wine and whisky investment platform founded in 2019 with 200,000 users and approximately $140-150M in assets, to expand alternative asset access for its over 2.1 million users who have invested $1.5B total across the network (including SeedInvest). Vinovest will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary, enhancing StartEngine's offerings alongside startups and pre-IPO opportunities like Anthropic, Stripe, and xAI, where investors have committed $134.8M+ across 105+ offerings. The move aligns with projected growth in the alternative investment market to $60T by 2033.

  • ·StartEngine launched in 2014; acquired SeedInvest assets in May 2023
  • ·Vinovest founded in 2019 and uses bonded warehouses for storage, authentication, and portfolio management
  • ·StartEngine user base determined by unique email addresses as of April 3, 2025
EXACT SCIENCES CORP8-Kneutralmateriality 9/10

23-03-2026

Exact Sciences Corporation filed its Seventh Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation as Exhibit 3.1 to an 8-K, reducing authorized common stock to 1,000 shares with $0.01 par value. The amendment includes standard provisions limiting director liability for breaches of fiduciary duty (with exceptions) and extensive indemnification protections for directors and officers against legal expenses in civil, criminal, and derivative actions. This governance update accompanies 8-K items indicating completion of an acquisition, entry/termination of material agreements, changes in control, director/officer departures, and material modifications to security holder rights.

  • ·Registered office: Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware 19801.
  • ·Indemnification decisions to be made by disinterested directors, independent counsel, stockholder vote, or court within 60 days of request.

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