US Merger & Acquisition SEC Filings — March 03, 2026

03-03-2026

Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ: KSCP) completed the acquisition of Event Risk LLC, a nationwide provider of armed/unarmed security guarding and executive protection services with consistent double-digit growth, positive EBITDA, and strong Fortune 1000 client relationships. The transaction combines Event Risk's licensed response capabilities with Knightscope's autonomous robotics and AI platforms to create a unified managed security service model, enabling participation in guarding-required RFPs and increasing deployment density/recurring revenue. No specific deal terms or financial impacts were disclosed beyond cash, stock, and contingent consideration.

• ·Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC served as exclusive advisor to Knightscope.
• ·Plans to present integrated security model at GSX conference in Atlanta, Georgia later in 2026.
• ·Intends to evaluate additional acquisitions to expand managed service capabilities.

03-03-2026

RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. filed an 8-K on March 03, 2026, reporting completion of an acquisition/disposition (Item 2.01), notice of delisting (Item 3.01), changes in control (Item 5.01), director changes (Item 5.02), officer changes (Item 5.03), and attached Exhibit 3.1 as the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The amendment drastically reduces authorized common stock to 1,000 shares at $0.0001 par value, signaling a likely merger or privatization event with no prior period data for comparison. This structure change accompanies delisting and control shifts, materially impacting public shareholders.

• ·Registered office: 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808
• ·Standard Delaware purpose clause for any lawful corporate activity

03-03-2026

On March 3, 2026, Duke Energy, through its subsidiary Florida Progress, LLC, completed the first closing of an indirect minority investment by Peninsula Power Holdings L.P. (an affiliate of Brookfield Super-Core Infrastructure Partners), issuing 9.2% membership interests for approximately $2.8 billion. Future closings include additional investments of $200 million by December 31, 2026, $500 million by June 30, 2027, $1.5 billion by December 31, 2027, and $1 billion by June 30, 2028, increasing the investor's ownership to 19.7%. An Amended and Restated LLC Operating Agreement was entered, granting the investor two board seats out of eleven and certain governance protections.

• ·Investment Agreement originally dated August 4, 2025
• ·LLC Agreement includes investor protections such as approval rights for major decisions and put rights for membership interests (subject to minimum ownership thresholds)
• ·Transfer restrictions and rights apply to both Investor and Progress Energy

03-03-2026

APEX Tech Acquisition Inc., a Cayman Islands-incorporated blank check company (SPAC), priced its initial public offering of 10,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, raising $100M, announced on February 25, 2026. Units are set to trade on NYSE under 'TRADU' starting February 26, 2026, with closing expected February 27, 2026, subject to conditions. Underwriters, led by A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, have a 45-day option to purchase up to 1,500,000 additional units for over-allotments.

• ·IPO registration statement (Form S-1, File No. 333-291936) declared effective February 25, 2026
• ·45-day underwriter option to cover over-allotments
• ·Company targeting merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, or similar business combination with unspecified industries

03-03-2026

Valuence Merger Corp. I, a SPAC, entered into a convertible promissory note with VMCA Sponsor, LLC for principal up to $1.5M, interest-free, to fund operations prior to an initial business combination. The note matures on the earlier of the business combination closing or liquidation, with repayment limited to funds outside the trust account if no combination occurs, and is convertible at the payee's option into warrants at $1.50 each. No drawdowns have been specified, and the agreement includes standard trust waivers and no-prepayment terms.

• ·Note dated February 27, 2026
• ·Drawdowns funded within 1 business day of request, up to $1.5M total outstanding
• ·Conversion warrants identical to those issued in private placement at IPO
• ·Governed by New York law; no personal liability for Maker's officers/directors
• ·Payee waives claims against trust account

03-03-2026

Piermont Valley Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands-incorporated SPAC, held an extraordinary general meeting on March 2, 2026, where shareholders unanimously approved (5,950,000 votes for, 0 against, 1 abstain) the Extension Proposal to amend its memorandum and articles of association, extending the business combination deadline from March 3, 2026, to March 3, 2027, with board discretion to wind up earlier. Only 536 Class A ordinary shares were redeemed, resulting in 5,954,419 Class A ordinary shares and 1 Class B ordinary share outstanding post-meeting. The amendment was filed with the Cayman Islands Registrar of Companies.

• ·Record date for meeting: January 23, 2026
• ·Meeting held virtually in person or by proxy
• ·No vote held on adjournment proposal due to quorum and approval of Extension Proposal

03-03-2026

ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands-incorporated SPAC, consummated its IPO on February 25, 2026, selling 12,500,000 units at $10.00 each, generating $125M in gross proceeds deposited into a trust account along with private placement funds from ClearThink 1 Sponsor LLC. On February 26, 2026, the underwriter partially exercised its over-allotment option for 15,000 additional units, adding $150,000 to the trust. An audited balance sheet as of February 25, 2026, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

• ·Securities traded on Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.
• ·Company address: 150 E. Palmetto Park Road, Suite 202, Boca Raton, Florida 33432.
• ·Telephone: (561) 358-3696.