US Merger & Acquisition SEC Filings — July 21, 2026

21-07-2026

Apex Tech Acquisition Inc. announced the resignation of CEO Shaoren Liu, effective July 20, 2026, who will remain CFO, Chairman, and director. The board appointed Florence Ng as the new CEO, effective the same day. Ms. Ng brings extensive M&A, capital markets, and public company advisory experience, including her role as founder of FNC Advisory LLC and prior executive positions at Mega Matrix Corp.

• · Ms. Ng holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London, a Master of Laws with Distinction and a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from City University of Hong Kong, and completed the AI Leadership Certificate at Stanford University and the Fintech Programme at the University of Oxford.
• · Ms. Ng is admitted as a Solicitor of the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
• · There are no family relationships between Ms. Ng and any director or executive officer, and no arrangements or understandings with any other person regarding her appointment.
• · Ms. Ng has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
• · A Service Agreement with Ms. Ng was entered into and filed as Exhibit 10.1.

21-07-2026

Samos Energy Acquisition Corp completed its IPO of 23,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit on July 13, 2026, generating $230 million in gross proceeds, which have been placed in a trust account. The SPAC is focused on acquiring cash-generative international energy assets. As of the balance sheet date, the company had not yet commenced operations and reported a shareholders' deficit of $9.1 million due to transaction costs.

• · Transaction costs totaled $18,075,702, including $4,000,000 cash underwriting fees and $2,992,000 fair value of 1,600,000 founder shares issued to non-managing sponsor investors.
• · Founder shares issued at $1.87 per share.
• · Company had $1,910,007 in current assets (mostly due from sponsor) and $11,047,844 in total liabilities.
• · Shareholders' deficit of $9,137,837 as of July 13, 2026.
• · Warrants exercise price is $11.50 per share; warrants become exercisable 30 days after a business combination and expire five years thereafter.

21-07-2026

Jones Ventures INTL Acquisition1 Corp, a blank check company, announced the pricing of its $200 million initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The units will trade on Nasdaq under the ticker 'JONEU', with the Class A ordinary shares and rights expected to list separately under 'JONE' and 'JONER'. The company is led by Harsha Agadi (Chairman), Alan F. Hill (CEO), and Bryan Turley (CFO), and its business purpose is to effect a merger or business combination with one or more businesses.

• · Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-eighth of a Class A ordinary share upon consummation of an initial business combination.
• · The underwriters have a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 units to cover over-allotments.
• · The registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on July 13, 2026.
• · The company is a newly organized blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a business combination.

21-07-2026

Starco Brands, Inc. (STCB) completed the acquisition of Custom Bakehouse on July 15, 2026, a strategic deal expected to add approximately $20 million in annual revenue and expand the company's vertically integrated consumer products platform. The acquisition strengthens Starco's manufacturing capabilities across powdered foods, nutritional blends, baking mixes, and private-label manufacturing, and brings recognized brands including Sticky Fingers and licensed Marie Callender's baking mixes. The transaction was financed by Pasadena Private Lending, a $400 million non-bank lender.

• · Custom Bakehouse operates a 75,000 square foot production facility in Santa Fe Springs, California.
• · The acquisition was financed by Pasadena Private Lending, a $400 million non-bank lender.
• · Craig Hallum acted as investment banker representing the seller.
• · Custom Bakehouse has been in business for over thirty years.
• · Starco Manufacturing is expected to become one of two primary operating pillars alongside Starco Brands, Inc.

21-07-2026

Aeon Acquisition I Corp. (the Maker) entered into a promissory note agreement with Aeon Acquisition Partners I LLC (the Payee) for up to $250,000 to fund costs related to its initial business combination. The note is non-interest bearing, repayable upon consummation of the business combination, and includes a trust waiver preventing the Payee from seeking recourse against the IPO trust account. This filing signals the company is actively financing its search for a merger target.

• · The note is dated July 17, 2026, and was executed on July 19, 2026.
• · Drawdowns require a written request and must be funded within five business days.
• · The note is governed by New York law with exclusive jurisdiction in New York courts.
• · The Payee waives any claim to the trust account established from the IPO and private placement proceeds.

21-07-2026

M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp., now renamed Velos Acquisition I Corp., entered into a First Amendment to its Investment Management Trust Agreement with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company on July 17, 2026. The amendment, approved by shareholders, permits the withdrawal of up to $0.10 per outstanding ordinary share from interest earned in the trust account, with $1 million allocated to working capital and the remainder to pay accrued liabilities. This move extends the SPAC's timeline and provides liquidity for operations, but the withdrawal reduces the trust's interest cushion for remaining shareholders.

• · The Charter Amendment was approved by shareholders and took effect on July 17, 2026.
• · The withdrawal is limited to interest earned on trust funds, not principal.
• · Any amount exceeding $1,000,000 from the Extension Withdrawal Amount must be used solely to fund accrued liabilities due and payable as of the Charter Amendment Effective Date.
• · The amendment updates multiple sections of the Trust Agreement to reference the new withdrawal provision (Section 1(l)).

21-07-2026

Innovative Aerosystems (ISSC) acquired Aydin Displays for $24.5 million in cash, funded through cash on hand and borrowings under its existing credit facility. The acquisition strengthens ISSC's display technology capabilities for military applications and expands its exposure to naval and ground defense markets. Aydin is expected to generate calendar 2026 revenue of approximately $16 million, implying a purchase price multiple of roughly 1.5x revenue, though no profitability or growth metrics were disclosed to assess the full financial impact.

• · Aydin Displays has been in business for over 50 years and is based in Birdsboro, PA.
• · The acquisition was funded through a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under ISSC's existing credit facility.
• · Aydin's name and operations will be retained at its existing facility to ensure uninterrupted program support.
• · Aydin supports over 20 military platforms across more than 80 countries.
• · The acquisition expands ISSC's U.S.-based manufacturing footprint with a 40,000 sq ft facility.
• · Aydin brings approximately 50 employees, expanding ISSC's engineering talent base.

21-07-2026

Generation Income Properties, Inc. completed the sale of a net lease property at 991 Nut Tree Road, Vacaville, California for $2,475,000 on July 15, 2026. The property, occupied by the United States government, was sold to Taricens Medical Estates LLC, generating net proceeds of approximately $2,356,757 after closing costs and commissions. No prior-period comparison is available as this is a single transaction disclosure.

• · The property is occupied by the United States of America under a Lease for Real Property dated August 18, 2010, as amended.
• · The Purchase and Sale Agreement was entered into effective as of April 29, 2026.
• · The sale was completed by an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, GIPCA 991 Nut Tree Road, LLC.

21-07-2026

Vicarious Surgical Inc. is liquidating via an assignment for the benefit of creditors (ABC) and a plan of dissolution, approved by stockholders on July 21, 2026. The entire board resigned, and the CEO, President, CTO, and CMO were terminated, with severance totaling approximately $2.06 million. Creditors are expected to have priority over stockholders, who are not expected to receive any distribution.

• · The company will file a Form 15 with the SEC to deregister its common stock, effective 90 days after filing.
• · The company intends to file a Certificate of Dissolution with the Delaware Secretary of State on or about July 22, 2026.
• · The resignations of the board members were not due to any disagreement with the company.
• · The company had fewer than 300 holders of record of its common stock, making it eligible for deregistration.
• · The assignment excludes employee benefit plans and contracts/leases unless separately assigned.

21-07-2026

Horizon Space Acquisition I Corp. (HSPOW) entered into a $500,000 promissory note with its sponsor, Horizon Space Acquisition I Sponsor Corp., on July 20, 2026. The note is non-interest bearing and is due upon the consummation of a business combination or the expiry of the company's term. The sponsor has the right to convert the note into private units at $10.00 per unit upon a business combination, but the note is expressly non-recourse against the trust account if no deal is completed.

• · The note carries no interest; default interest is based on the prevailing short-term U.S. Treasury Bill rate.
• · Conversion price is $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one ordinary share, one warrant, and one right to receive one-tenth of one ordinary share.
• · The note is non-recourse against the trust account; if no business combination occurs, repayment is only from amounts outside the trust account.
• · The note matures upon the earlier of a business combination or the expiry of the company's term.
• · The maker (company) cannot assign its obligations under the note, but the payee (sponsor) may assign its rights without consent.

21-07-2026

FACT II Acquisition Corp. announced the termination of its proposed business combination with Precision Aerospace & Defense Group, Inc. due to unforeseen circumstances affecting a key subsidiary acquisition. The SPAC, which raised $175 million in its November 2024 IPO, will now evaluate alternative business combination opportunities. The termination represents a significant setback for the company's initial target acquisition.

• · FACT II's units, Class A ordinary shares, and warrants are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under tickers FACTU, FACT, and FACTW.
• · FACT II was formed in 2024 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
• · The company received multiple financing proposals on favorable market terms that would have exceeded the $75 million minimum cash condition.

21-07-2026

AMR Resources Acquisition Corp, a blank-check company targeting the mineral resources sector, priced its $250 million IPO of 25 million units at $10.00 per unit, with the units set to trade on Nasdaq under 'AMACU' starting July 17, 2026. The offering is expected to close on July 20, 2026, and the company has granted underwriters a 45-day over-allotment option for up to 3.75 million additional units. Proceeds of $10.00 per unit will be held in trust pending a future business combination, but no target has been identified and there is no guarantee a deal will be completed.

• · The company is a blank-check company (SPAC) incorporated in the Cayman Islands.
• · Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant.
• · No fractional warrants will be issued; only whole warrants will trade.
• · The registration statement became effective on July 16, 2026.
• · The company intends to focus on the mineral resources sector for a business combination.
• · The sponsor is AMR Resources Sponsors LLC.
• · Contact: 71 Fort Street, PO Box 500, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, KY1-1106; phone (302) 202-1553.

21-07-2026

Nu Ride Inc. (NRDE) filed an 8-K on July 21, 2026, reporting the completion of a business combination (Item 2.01) and a name change to Stark Novus Financial Inc. (Item 5.03). The Certificate of Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation was executed by CEO Alexander C. Matina, reflecting the new corporate identity. No financial details of the transaction were disclosed in this filing.

• · The name change was effected by amending Article 1 of the Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, originally filed on March 13, 2024.
• · The amendment was adopted under Section 242 of the Delaware General Corporation Law.
• · The filing includes Items 2.01 (Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets), 5.03 (Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws), 8.01 (Other Events), and 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).

21-07-2026

Northpointe Bancshares reported Q2 2026 net income to common stockholders of $21.3 million ($0.60 per diluted share), down slightly from $21.7 million ($0.62) in Q1 2026 but up from $18.0 million ($0.51) in Q2 2025. The company saw strong growth in its Mortgage Purchase Program (MPP) portfolio (+36% YoY) and All-in-One loans (+19% annualized), with total assets reaching $7.53 billion. However, net interest margin contracted to 2.33% from 2.42% in the prior quarter and 2.44% a year ago, and returns on equity and assets declined sequentially, while non-interest expense rose 2.3% linked quarter.

• · Net interest margin decreased 9 bps QoQ to 2.33% and 11 bps YoY.
• · Return on average equity fell to 14.36% from 15.32% QoQ; return on average tangible common equity fell to 14.69% from 15.71%.
• · Return on average assets declined to 1.18% from 1.28% QoQ.
• · Efficiency ratio worsened to 54.76% from 54.30% QoQ.
• · Non-interest income declined 1.4% QoQ and 2.2% YoY.
• · Net gain on sale of loans decreased 12.4% YoY to $17.0M.
• · Loan servicing fees dropped 36.1% QoQ to $2.3M.
• · Net charge-offs nearly doubled QoQ to $528K (from $266K), though still low at 3 bps annualized.
• · Allowance for credit losses decreased to $9.4M from $9.7M QoQ and $12.4M YoY, now only 0.15% of loans held for investment.
• · Wholesale funding ratio increased slightly to 63.09% from 62.94% QoQ.
• · Subordinated debentures jumped to $112.0M from $24.2M YoY due to new issuances.
• · Residential mortgage, construction, and other consumer/home equity loans declined $45.0M QoQ and $216.9M YoY.
• · MPP balances participated to other institutions increased to $489.0M from $412.7M QoQ.
• · Conference call scheduled for July 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

21-07-2026

T-REX Acquisition Corp. (TRXA) has engaged Post Oak Group as its investment banker to provide merger and acquisition advisory services, as disclosed in an 8-K filed on July 21, 2026. The engagement agreement was executed on July 17, 2026, signaling the company's active pursuit of a business combination. No financial terms, transaction details, or specific targets were disclosed in the filing.

• · Engagement agreement executed on July 17, 2026.
• · Post Oak Group will provide merger and acquisition advisory services.
• · No financial terms, transaction targets, or timelines were disclosed.

21-07-2026

Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III appointed Constantine Dakolias as an independent director and audit committee member on July 20, 2026. Mr. Dakolias brings over 30 years of investment, credit, and asset management experience, including nearly 25 years at Fortress Investment Group where he served as Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer. The filing contains no financial results or period-over-period comparisons.

• · Mr. Dakolias qualifies as an independent director and has been appointed to the audit committee.
• · He spent nearly 25 years at Fortress Investment Group, most recently as Co-Chairman and previously as Co-Chief Investment Officer of its credit and real estate funds.
• · He co-founded American Commercial Capital LLC and Coronado Advisors, both sold to Wells Fargo & Co. in 2001.
• · He serves on the Board of Trustees for Columbia University and on the Board of Visitors for the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
• · There are no family relationships or reportable transactions between Mr. Dakolias and the company under Item 404(a).
• · The company entered into a joinder to a letter agreement and an indemnification agreement with Mr. Dakolias, substantially similar to those of current officers and directors.

21-07-2026

KORE Group Holdings, Inc. has completed its acquisition by affiliates of Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners, taking the company private. The transaction provides KORE with greater flexibility and long-term investment to accelerate innovation and expand its IoT capabilities. As a result, KORE's common stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.

• · KORE has nearly three decades of IoT leadership.
• · Record holders of KORE common stock should refer to the letter of transmittal from Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (1-800-509-5586) to exchange shares for merger consideration.
• · No action is required for shares held in 'street name'.
• · Advisors: Rothschild & Co (financial) and Richards, Layton & Finger (legal) to the Special Committee; Troutman Pepper Locke to KORE; Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to Searchlight; Kirkland & Ellis to Abry; TD Cowen (financial) to Searchlight and Abry.

21-07-2026

Flag Ship Acquisition Corporation (FSHPU) dismissed its independent auditor, MaloneBailey LLP, and engaged Wei, Wei & Co., LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm, effective July 20, 2026. The change was approved by the Audit Committee and was not due to any disagreements or reportable events, though the company disclosed material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting in its 2025 10-K. The prior auditor's report included a going concern explanatory paragraph due to the company's net capital deficiency and dependence on completing a business combination.

• · No disagreements (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv)) with MaloneBailey on accounting principles, practices, or audit scope.
• · No reportable events (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v)) except material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting identified in the 2025 10-K.
• · Material weaknesses include: (i) inadequate segregation of duties due to limited personnel, and (ii) insufficient written policies and procedures for accounting, IT, financial reporting, and record keeping.
• · MaloneBailey's report on the 2025 and 2024 financial statements was unqualified but included a going concern explanatory paragraph.
• · The company did not consult Wei, Wei & Co., LLP on any accounting or auditing matters prior to engagement.