Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III (BCCQU) sponsor discloses 11.5M Class B founder shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Bleichroeder Sponsor 3 LLC, affiliated with Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III, reports ownership of 11,500,000 Class B ordinary shares. These Class B shares automatically convert into Class A ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis at the time of the initial business combination, or earlier at the holder’s option, subject to adjustments. Up to 1,500,000 of these Class B shares are subject to forfeiture if the underwriters do not fully exercise their over-allotment option. Michel Combes and Andrew Gundlach, as managing members of the sponsor, may be deemed beneficial owners but each disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
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Insights
Initial filing shows sponsor’s founder-share stake and related conversion terms.
The disclosure shows Bleichroeder Sponsor 3 LLC holding 11,500,000 Class B ordinary shares, which are founder shares in this SPAC. These convert into Class A ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis upon the initial business combination, or earlier at the holder’s option, giving the sponsor significant equity exposure.
Up to 1,500,000 founder shares are subject to forfeiture if the IPO underwriters do not fully exercise the over-allotment option, so the sponsor’s ultimate stake can shrink depending on IPO demand. Michel Combes and Andrew Gundlach are managing members of the sponsor and may be deemed to share beneficial ownership, though they disclaim it beyond their pecuniary interests.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| holding | Class B Ordinary Shares | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- As described in the registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-296923) of Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III (the "Issuer") under the heading "Description of Securities--Founder Shares," the Class B ordinary shares will automatically convert into Class A ordinary shares at the time of the Issuer's initial business combination, or at any time prior to the Issuer's initial business combination, at the option of the holder, on a one-for-one basis, subject to certain adjustments. The Class B ordinary shares have no expiration date. These shares represent the Class B ordinary shares held by Bleichroeder Sponsor 3 LLC (the "Sponsor") acquired pursuant to a subscription agreement by and between the Issuer and the Sponsor. The Class B ordinary shares include up to 1,500,000 shares that are subject to forfeiture in the event the underwriters of the Issuer's initial public offering do not exercise their over-allotment option in full as described in the Issuer's registration statement. Michel Combes and Andrew Gundlach, are the managing members of the Sponsor and hold voting and investment discretion with respect to the ordinary shares held of record by the Sponsor. As such, each of Mr. Combes and Mr. Gundlach may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by the Sponsor. Each of Mr. Combes and Mr. Gundlach disclaims any beneficial ownership of the securities held by the Sponsor other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest they may have therein, directly or indirectly.