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[SCHEDULE 13D] Bakkt Holdings, Inc. SEC Filing

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SCHEDULE 13D
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Bakkt Holdings (BKKT): Akshay Sudhir Naheta filed a Schedule 13D reporting beneficial ownership of 1,592,015 shares (6.3%) of Class A Common Stock. This includes 249,733 shares and options to acquire 1,342,282 shares. Shares outstanding were 25,380,716, comprised of 24,038,434 outstanding as of November 5, 2025 and 1,342,282 issuable upon his options.

The filing details a November 3, 2025 reorganization making Bakkt Holdings, Inc. the parent of Old Bakkt and OpCo, and an issuance of 69,733 shares to Naheta under a Tax Receivable Agreement amendment and contribution arrangement, relying on Section 4(a)(2). Naheta holds a stock option award for 1,342,282 shares at $10.00 with mandatory quarterly exercises of 33,557 for eight quarters and additional optional tranches, subject to specified vesting, funding and lock-up terms. He also disclosed open market purchases of 180,000 shares.

A Cooperation Agreement with DTR provides Bakkt a Call Option and gives Naheta a Put Option upon a $2 billion payment-volume threshold, with consideration targeted at 19.9%–31.5% of Bakkt’s common equity, subject to adjustments and approvals.

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Disclosure of a 6.3% stake with sizable options and contingent M&A pathways.

Akshay Naheta reports 1,592,015 shares beneficially owned (6.3%), combining existing shares and 1,342,282 options. Post‑reorganization mechanics also issued 69,733 shares via a TRA contribution using Section 4(a)(2). The option award (exercise price $10.00) includes mandatory quarterly exercises of 33,557 for eight quarters, with additional optional tranches subject to terms.

A Cooperation Agreement with DTR outlines a Call Option for the company and a Put Option for the holder if payments processed using DTR tech exceed $2 billion in any 18‑month period. Consideration is targeted at 19.9%31.5% of aggregate common equity, with reductions for DTR indebtedness and subject to approvals and a fairness opinion.

These arrangements list potential issuance ranges and pathways, but actual effects depend on option exercises, payment‑volume milestones, and formal approvals. Subsequent filings may detail any exercises or option activations.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Row 7, 9 and 11. Comprised of (i) 249,733 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Class A Common Stock"), of Bakkt Holdings, Inc. (the "Issuer"), and (ii) options to acquire 1,342,282 shares of Class A Common Stock (the "Reporting Person Options", as further described below). Each share of Class A Common Stock carries one vote per share. Row 13. The percentages reported in this Schedule 13D are based upon 25,380,716 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding comprised of (i) 24,038,434 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of November 5, 2025 (according to the Issuer's transfer agent) and (ii) 1,342,282 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Reporting Person Options.


SCHEDULE 13D


Akshay Sudhir Naheta
Signature:/s/ Akshay Sudhir Naheta
Name/Title:Akshay Sudhir Naheta
Date:11/07/2025

FAQ

What stake did Akshay Naheta report in Bakkt (BKKT)?

He reported 1,592,015 shares, representing 6.3% of Bakkt’s Class A Common Stock.

How is the 1,592,015-share beneficial ownership composed for BKKT?

It includes 249,733 shares and options to acquire 1,342,282 shares.

What were Bakkt’s shares outstanding referenced in the filing?

Shares outstanding were 25,380,716, including 24,038,434 outstanding as of November 5, 2025 and 1,342,282 issuable upon options.

What option grant terms were disclosed for BKKT’s CEO?

An award for 1,342,282 options at $10.00 with 33,557 mandatory quarterly exercises for eight quarters and additional optional tranches.

What did the Bakkt reorganization change?

On November 3, 2025, Bakkt became the parent of Old Bakkt and OpCo; 69,733 shares were issued to Naheta via TRA-related contributions.

What does the DTR Cooperation Agreement mean for BKKT equity?

If triggered, consideration targets 19.9%–31.5% of Bakkt’s common equity, subject to adjustments and approvals.
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