US Merger & Acquisition SEC Filings — March 06, 2026

06-03-2026

High Wire Networks, Inc. entered into a Global Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement effective March 3, 2026, with Thoth Aerospace Inc., Dennis O'Leary, and Mark W. Porter, settling Porter's disputed claims of approximately $804,345 (including $265,000 principal, $203,964 interest, and $335,382 unpaid compensation) for a total of $150,000, resulting in cancellation of all related promissory notes. This settlement clears prior related-party liabilities recorded as $335,382 accrued payroll and $468,964 notes payable as of September 30, 2025, and facilitates closing of a Securities Exchange Agreement under which Thoth will acquire control of the Company via share exchange. Porter will resign as CEO and director upon closing, with payments to be made from 5% of proceeds from future ELOC put orders.

• ·December 2023 Note originally $165,000; amended June 28, 2024; 2021 Note amended June 28, 2024
• ·Payments to Porter: within 5 business days of each ELOC Put Order receipt, no fixed deadline for full payment
• ·All Notes deemed cancelled upon Agreement execution; Porter to deliver marked originals
• ·Company to recognize gain/loss on debt extinguishment per GAAP in SEC filings

06-03-2026

APEX Tech Acquisition Inc. consummated its initial public offering (IPO) on February 27, 2026, selling 11,197,131 public units at $10.00 each, generating gross proceeds of $111.97M. Simultaneously, the company closed a private placement of 208,971 units to its sponsor, APEX INNOVATION ACQUISITION CORP., for $2.09M in proceeds. A total of $111.97M in net proceeds from both transactions was deposited into a trust account for the benefit of public shareholders.

• ·Audited balance sheet as of February 27, 2026 included as Exhibit 99.1
• ·Securities traded on The New York Stock Exchange
• ·Company address: 13501 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079

06-03-2026

On March 5, 2026, Crown PropTech Acquisitions and its co-sponsor CIIG Management III LLC entered into Non-Redemption Agreements with certain investors ahead of the March 9, 2026 Extraordinary General Meeting to vote on extending the initial business combination deadline from March 11, 2026 to March 11, 2027. The agreements involve the sponsor assigning one Class B ordinary share for each 40 public shares not redeemed, accruing monthly from April 11, 2026 until business combination completion, in exchange for investors agreeing not to redeem shares. While not expected to increase approval likelihood, this is anticipated to preserve more funds in the trust account post-meeting, with no assurances provided on incentives.

• ·Record date for Extraordinary General Meeting: February 13, 2026
• ·Proxy Statement filed with SEC: February 27, 2026
• ·Non-Redemption Agreements to be disclosed via Form 8-K with aggregate Investor Shares

06-03-2026

On February 28, 2026, Lynn Stockwell was removed as Chief Executive Officer, Executive Chair, and Board member due to the Sponsor's improper withdrawals totaling $1.1M from working capital post-IPO, including a $566k overpayment that was not returned despite Board demands. Roger Bendelac was appointed as the new CEO effective the same date, with compensation to be determined later. The incident highlights governance issues but ensures leadership continuity.

• ·Sponsor withdrawals occurred between IPO completion on September 26, 2025, and September 30, 2025 ($1.1M), with additional overpayment adjustments through December 31, 2025.
• ·Board directed Sponsor to return full overpayment on February 12, 2026; Stockwell agreed to resign on February 18, 2026.
• ·Roger Bendelac, 69, has over 30 years in investment banking; no family relationships or related party transactions with the Company.

06-03-2026

On February 28, 2026, Lynn Stockwell was removed as Chief Executive Officer, Executive Chair of the Board, and Board member of Drugs Made In America Acquisition Corp. following issues with the sponsor of its affiliate, Drugs Made In America Acquisition II Corp., which improperly withdrew $1.1M from the affiliate's working capital account between September 26 and September 30, 2025, including a $566,269 overpayment and at least $200,000 more for unrelated expenses. Roger Bendelac was appointed as the new CEO effective the same date, with compensation to be determined later. The resignations stem from the sponsor's inability to repay overpayments as directed on February 12, 2026.

• ·Sponsor withdrawals from affiliate occurred between completion of affiliate's IPO on September 26, 2025, and September 30, 2025; additional withdrawals between September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2025.
• ·Affiliate Board directed sponsor to return full overpayment on February 12, 2026; learned on same date sponsor unable to repay.
• ·Stockwell agreed to resign on February 18, 2026, at request of both Company and Affiliate Boards; resignation effective February 28, 2026 upon receipt.

06-03-2026

Chatham Lodging Trust completed the acquisition of six Hilton-branded hotels (589 rooms) for $92 million ($156,000 per room), featuring younger properties (average age 10 years) with higher RevPAR ($116 vs. $101 for sold hotels) and EBITDA margins (42% vs. 27%), following sales of six older hotels for ~$100 million over the past 18 months. The company increased its quarterly common dividend by 11% to $0.10 per share, payable April 15, 2026. This accretive deal (10% cap rate, adds ~$10M Hotel EBITDA or 12% increase, +$0.10 adjusted FFO/year) raises net debt to EBITDA ratio by 50 basis points.

• ·Acquired hotels located in Joplin, Mo. (two), Effingham, Ill. (two), Paducah, Ky. (two).
• ·Dividends payable April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record March 31, 2026.
• ·Acquisition funded with available cash and revolving credit facility borrowings.
• ·Acquired portfolio included in Chatham results for only 10 months in 2026.

06-03-2026

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. completed its acquisition of Orbit Technologies Ltd. on March 2, 2026, via a merger, acquiring 100% of Orbit's ordinary shares for approximately $352.7 million in cash funded from its balance sheet, at $13.725 per share. Orbit, previously publicly traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, is now an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Kratos. No financial impacts or performance metrics were disclosed in this filing.

• ·Merger Agreement dated November 4, 2025, previously disclosed in 8-K filed November 7, 2025
• ·Orbit ordinary shares delisted from Tel Aviv Stock Exchange post-merger
• ·All outstanding Orbit options fully vested and canceled for cash payment based on Merger Consideration

06-03-2026

Albemarle Corporation completed the sale of a controlling stake in Ketjen Corporation’s refining catalyst solutions business to KPS Capital Partners on March 2, 2026, retaining a minority stake and 100% ownership of Ketjen’s Performance Catalyst Solutions business. Combined with the January 2026 sale of its 50% interest in the Eurecat joint venture to Axens SA, Albemarle received $670M in pre-tax proceeds for debt reduction and general corporate purposes. The transaction strengthens portfolio focus and financial flexibility, with no declines or flat metrics reported.

• ·Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor and K&L Gates LLP as legal advisor to Albemarle.
• ·KPS has majority Board control and operational control of Ketjen.

06-03-2026

Illumination Acquisition Corp. I, a blank check company, consummated its IPO on March 2, 2026, selling 23,000,000 units (including 3,000,000 from over-allotment) at $10.00 per unit for gross proceeds of $230M, plus a simultaneous private placement of 625,000 units for $6.25M. Proceeds funded a $230M trust account at $10.00 per public share. The balance sheet as of March 2 reflects total assets of $231.1M but a shareholders' deficit of $7.1M primarily due to $13.3M in transaction costs including $8.05M deferred underwriting fees.

• ·Underwriting over-allotment option exercised in full on February 27, 2026, eliminating forfeiture of 1,000,000 Class B founder shares.
• ·Sponsor purchased 395,000 Private Placement Units; BTIG, LLC purchased 230,000.
• ·Each warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share at $11.50.
• ·Company incorporated November 18, 2025; registration statement effective February 26, 2026.

06-03-2026

Artius II Acquisition Inc., a Cayman Islands blank check company (SPAC), entered into a promissory note dated March 6, 2026, with Artius II Acquisition Partners LLC for principal advances of up to $1,000,000 to fund ongoing operations, interest-free, with a minimum drawdown of $10,000. The note matures upon closing of the initial business combination or company liquidation and is convertible at the payee's election into Private Placement Shares at a 10% premium ($11/share equivalent) upon business combination, liquidation, or default. No amounts have been drawn down as of the filing.

• ·Note governed by New York law; no personal liability for officers/directors/shareholders.
• ·Payee waives claims against the SPAC's IPO trust account.
• ·References Private Placement Units Purchase Agreement dated February 12, 2025.