Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corp reports an amendment to a joint Schedule 13G showing institutional holdings as of March 31, 2026. First Trust Merger Arbitrage Fund owns 1,189,474 shares (3.61%), and First Trust entities (FTCM, FTCS, Sub GP) report 1,304,626 shares (3.96%).
The filing states the reporting persons act in advisory or control roles for the client accounts and that FTCS and Sub GP may be deemed to control FTCM; FTCS and Sub GP do not hold shares for their own accounts. The signatures certify the joint filing.
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Insights
Joint filing documents passive institutional stakes totaling under 5% each.
The amendment lists VARBX with 1,189,474 shares (3.61%) and combined First Trust entities with 1,304,626 shares (3.96%) as of 03/31/2026. The filing identifies advisory and control relationships rather than direct proprietary ownership by FTCS or Sub GP.
These positions are characterized under the 5% threshold and reported as passive; subsequent Schedule 13D/13G updates would disclose material changes in ownership or intent.
Form structure indicates a routine joint Schedule 13G/A amendment with control‑group disclosure.
The filing explains voting and dispositive powers held by the investment adviser FTCM for client accounts and states FTCS and Sub GP may be deemed to control FTCM. It also confirms FTCS and Sub GP hold no shares for their own accounts.
Investors should note the filing is informational: it documents beneficial‑ownership attribution and does not state proposed transactions or changes in intent.
Key Figures
VARBX shares:1,189,474 sharesVARBX percent of class:3.61%First Trust combined shares:1,304,626 shares+3 more
6 metrics
VARBX shares1,189,474 sharesownership as of 03/31/2026
VARBX percent of class3.61%percent of outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares
First Trust combined shares1,304,626 sharesFTCM, FTCS and Sub GP collective ownership as of 03/31/2026
First Trust combined percent3.96%percent of outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares
Reporting date03/31/2026beneficial ownership measurement date
CUSIPG0131Y100Class A Ordinary Shares identifier
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, beneficial owner, sole dispositive power, investment adviser
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
beneficial ownerfinancial
"As investment adviser... may thus be deemed the beneficial owner"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole Dispositive Power 1,189,474.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
investment adviserfinancial
"FTCM has the authority to invest the funds of the Client Accounts"
An investment adviser is a person or firm that professionally manages money and gives recommendations about buying, selling, or holding investments. Like a financial coach or guide, they have a legal duty to act in a client's best financial interest, so their advice, fees and potential conflicts can directly affect returns and risk — making their role important for investors who want informed, accountable help with portfolios.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 3)
Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corp
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
G0131Y100
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G0131Y100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
First Trust Merger Arbitrage Fund
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,189,474.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,189,474.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,189,474.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.61 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IV
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G0131Y100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
First Trust Capital Management L.P.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,304,626.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,304,626.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,304,626.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.96 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G0131Y100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
First Trust Capital Solutions L.P.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,304,626.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,304,626.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,304,626.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.96 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G0131Y100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
FTCS Sub GP LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,304,626.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,304,626.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,304,626.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.96 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corp
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
712 FIFTH AVE., 36TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY, 10019
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This Schedule 13G/A is being filed jointly by First Trust Merger Arbitrage Fund ("VARBX"), First Trust Capital Management L.P. ("FTCM"), First Trust Capital Solutions L.P. ("FTCS") and FTCS Sub GP LLC ("Sub GP").
(1) VARBX, a series of Investment Managers Series Trust II, an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
(2) FTCM, an investment adviser registered with the SEC that provides investment advisory services to, among others, (i) series of Investment Managers Series Trust II, an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, specifically First Trust Multi-Strategy Fund and VARBX (collectively, the "Client Accounts").
(3) FTCS, a Delaware limited partnership and control person of FTCM.
(4) Sub GP, a Delaware limited liability company and control person of FTCM.
Each of the persons identified herein is referred to as a "Reporting Person" and, collectively, as the "Reporting Persons." Each of the Reporting Persons is a party to that certain Joint Filing Statement attached hereto.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The principal business address of FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP is 225 W. Wacker Drive, 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60606. The principal business address of VARBX is 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
(c)
Citizenship:
United States
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
G0131Y100
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
As investment adviser to the Client Accounts, FTCM has the authority to invest the funds of the Client Accounts in securities (including Ordinary Shares of Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corp (the "Issuer")) as well as the authority to purchase, vote and dispose of securities, and may thus be deemed the beneficial owner of any shares of the Issuer's Ordinary Shares held in the Client Accounts. As of March 31, 2026 VARBX owned 1189474 shares of the outstanding Ordinary Shares of the Issuer, while FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP collectively owned 1304626 shares of the outstanding Ordinary Shares of the Issuer.
FTCS and Sub GP may be deemed to control FTCM and therefore may be deemed to be beneficial owners of the Ordinary Shares reported in this Schedule 13G/A. No one individual controls FTCS or Sub GP. FTCS and Sub GP do not own any Ordinary Shares of the Issuer for their own accounts.
(b)
Percent of class:
VARBX: 3.61%
FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP: 3.96%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
VARBX: 1189474
FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP: 1304626
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
VARBX: 0
FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP: 0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
VARBX: 1189474
FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP: 1304626
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
VARBX: 0
FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP: 0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
See Item 4.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Item 2.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
What stake does First Trust Merger Arbitrage Fund hold in ANSC?
First Trust Merger Arbitrage Fund holds 1,189,474 shares (3.61%) of ANSC as of March 31, 2026. The filing attributes sole voting and dispositive power for those shares to the fund's adviser relationship.
How many ANSC shares do First Trust entities collectively report?
First Trust Capital Management, FTCS and Sub GP collectively report 1,304,626 shares (3.96%) as of March 31, 2026. The filing states these shares reflect advisory authority over client accounts rather than direct ownership by FTCS or Sub GP.
Does this filing signal active control or change in intent for ANSC?
The amendment documents ownership attribution and control relationships; it does not state any change in investment intent or active control measures. The positions are reported under the 5% threshold and described as advisory/client holdings.
Who signed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for ANSC?
The joint filing is signed by Joy Ausili (Trustee, Vice President and Assistant Secretary) and Chad Eisenberg (Chief Operating Officer) with signatures dated 05/15/2026, certifying the amendment's content.
