Columbus Circle Capital sponsor buys 265K shares

Columbus Circle 3 Sponsor Corporation LLC, a 10% owner of Columbus Circle Capital Corp III, acquired 265,000 Class A ordinary shares on 2026-07-10 at $10.00 per share under a Private Placement Units Purchase Agreement.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Columbus Circle 3 Sponsor Corporation LLC, a 10% owner of Columbus Circle Capital Corp III, acquired 265,000 Class A ordinary shares on 2026-07-10 at $10.00 per share under a Private Placement Units Purchase Agreement. Footnotes also refer to 7,666,667 Class B ordinary shares that will automatically convert into Class A at the initial business combination.

Cohen & Company, LLC, as managing member of the Sponsor, has voting and investment discretion over these securities, while Cohen & Company Inc. and Cohen LLC each disclaim beneficial ownership except for any pecuniary interest.

Filing Explained

The sponsor reports 265,000 Class A shares underlying units bought at $10, with each unit also carrying one-third of a warrant.

The July 13, 2026 Form 4 reports a July 10, 2026 purchase by the sponsor of Columbus Circle Capital Corp III; after the transaction, the filing reports 265,000 Class A shares held directly, changing the filer’s disclosed ownership position.

The transaction is coded P, which the supplied Form 4 definition identifies as an open-market purchase, while the footnote says the securities were acquired under a private-placement units purchase agreement.

The table reports a price of $10 per share and says the reported position represents shares underlying units, with each unit consisting of one Class A share and one-third of one warrant.

The three reporting persons are linked to the Sponsor: the Sponsor holds the securities of record, while Cohen & Company, LLC and Cohen & Company Inc. report voting or investment control and disclaim beneficial ownership except for any pecuniary interest.

The same footnote excludes 7,666,667 Class B shares from this reported holding and states that they will convert one-for-one into Class A shares at the initial business combination, or earlier at the holder’s option, subject to adjustment.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 265,000 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider COLUMBUS CIRCLE 3 SPONSOR Corp LLC, Cohen & Company, LLC, Cohen & Co Inc.

Role 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner

Bought 265,000 shs ($2.65M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Class A ordinary shares F1, F2	265,000	$10.00	$2.65M

Holdings After Transaction: Class A ordinary shares — 265,000 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Represents shares underlying units (each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one warrant, each whole warrant exercisable to purchase one Class A ordinary share) directly held by Columbus Circle 3 Sponsor Corporation LLC (the "Sponsor"), and which were acquired pursuant to a Private Placement Units Purchase Agreement by and between the Sponsor and Columbus Circle Capital Corp III (the "Issuer"). Does not include 7,666,667 Class B ordinary shares, which shares will automatically convert into Class A ordinary shares at the time of the Issuer's initial business combination on a one-for-one basis, or at any time prior to the Issuer's initial business combination, at the option of the holder, subject to adjustment as described under the heading "Description of Securities--Founder Shares" in the Issuer's registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-296208).
2. F2. Cohen & Company, LLC ("Cohen LLC"), the managing member of Columbus Circle 3 Sponsor Corporation LLC (the "Sponsor") holds voting and investment discretion with respect to the securities held of record by the Sponsor. Cohen & Company Inc. ("Cohen") controls, through subsidiaries, the Sponsor. Each of Cohen and Cohen LLC disclaims any beneficial ownership of the securities held by the Sponsor other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest each of them may have therein, directly or indirectly.

Key Figures

Class A shares purchased: 265,000 shares Purchase price per share: $10.00 Class A shares after transaction: 265,000 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Class A shares purchased 265,000 shares Class A ordinary shares acquired on 2026-07-10 by the Sponsor

Purchase price per share $10.00 Price per Class A ordinary share in the reported transaction

Class A shares after transaction 265,000 shares Direct Class A holdings reported for the Sponsor after the purchase

Class B ordinary shares referenced 7,666,667 shares Class B ordinary shares that will convert into Class A at the initial business combination

Warrant component per unit one-third of one warrant Each unit consists of one Class A share and one-third of a warrant exercisable for one Class A share

Key Terms

Private Placement Units Purchase Agreement, Class B ordinary shares, Founder Shares, beneficial ownership

4 terms

Private Placement Units Purchase Agreement financial

"acquired pursuant to a Private Placement Units Purchase Agreement by and between the Sponsor and the Issuer"

Class B ordinary shares financial

"Does not include 7,666,667 Class B ordinary shares, which shares will automatically convert"

Class B ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company that typically come with different voting rights or privileges compared to other share classes. For investors, they represent a way to hold part of the company’s value and influence its decisions, often with fewer voting rights than Class A shares. Understanding these shares helps investors assess their level of control and potential returns within a company.

Founder Shares financial

"subject to adjustment as described under the heading "Description of Securities--Founder Shares""

Founder shares are the ownership stakes given to the people who start a company, often with extra voting power or protections compared with ordinary shares. For investors, they matter because founders’ control and incentives influence decisions about strategy, hiring, and whether the company sells or stays independent — like a family that keeps majority voting rights in a household decision. High founder ownership can mean stable leadership but also a risk that outside shareholders have less influence.

beneficial ownership financial

"Each of Cohen and Cohen LLC disclaims any beneficial ownership of the securities held by the Sponsor"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

FAQ

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What insider transaction was reported for Columbus Circle Capital Corp III (CCCTU)?

Columbus Circle 3 Sponsor Corporation LLC reported buying 265,000 Class A ordinary shares of Columbus Circle Capital Corp III on 2026-07-10. The acquisition was made at $10.00 per share pursuant to a Private Placement Units Purchase Agreement with the issuer.

How many CCCTU Class A shares were purchased and at what price?

The Sponsor purchased 265,000 Class A ordinary shares of CCCTU at a price of $10.00 per share. These shares represent stock underlying units acquired through a Private Placement Units Purchase Agreement between the Sponsor and Columbus Circle Capital Corp III.

What is the significance of the 7,666,667 Class B ordinary shares mentioned for CCCTU?

The footnotes reference 7,666,667 Class B ordinary shares that will automatically convert into Class A ordinary shares at the time of CCCTU’s initial business combination, or earlier at the holder’s option, subject to adjustment as described in the company’s Form S-1 registration statement.

How are Cohen & Company, LLC and Cohen & Company Inc. related to the CCCTU securities?

Cohen & Company, LLC is the managing member of the Sponsor and holds voting and investment discretion over the reported securities. Cohen & Company Inc. controls the Sponsor through subsidiaries, and both entities disclaim beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest in the securities.

Do the reported CCCTU holdings include warrants or only shares?

The reported transaction covers shares underlying units, where each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one warrant. The filing focuses on 265,000 Class A shares; the warrant component is described structurally but not quantified in the reported holdings.

When did the CCCTU sponsor’s purchase take place and what was the resulting Class A holding?

The Sponsor’s purchase occurred on 2026-07-10. After acquiring 265,000 Class A ordinary shares at $10.00 per share, the reporting shows total direct Class A holdings of 265,000 shares associated with this transaction, separate from the referenced Class B ordinary shares.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

COLUMBUS CIRCLE 3 SPONSOR Corp LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3 COLUMBUS CIRCLE, 24TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10019

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Columbus Circle Capital Corp III [ CCCTU ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/10/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

	Form filed by One Reporting Person
X	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A ordinary shares	07/10/2026		P		265,000(1)	A	$10	265,000(2)	D(2)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

COLUMBUS CIRCLE 3 SPONSOR Corp LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3 COLUMBUS CIRCLE, 24TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10019

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Cohen & Company, LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3 COLUMBUS CIRCLE, 24TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10019

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Cohen & Co Inc.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3 COLUMBUS CIRCLE, 24TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10019

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares underlying units (each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one warrant, each whole warrant exercisable to purchase one Class A ordinary share) directly held by Columbus Circle 3 Sponsor Corporation LLC (the "Sponsor"), and which were acquired pursuant to a Private Placement Units Purchase Agreement by and between the Sponsor and Columbus Circle Capital Corp III (the "Issuer"). Does not include 7,666,667 Class B ordinary shares, which shares will automatically convert into Class A ordinary shares at the time of the Issuer's initial business combination on a one-for-one basis, or at any time prior to the Issuer's initial business combination, at the option of the holder, subject to adjustment as described under the heading "Description of Securities--Founder Shares" in the Issuer's registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-296208).

2. Cohen & Company, LLC ("Cohen LLC"), the managing member of Columbus Circle 3 Sponsor Corporation LLC (the "Sponsor") holds voting and investment discretion with respect to the securities held of record by the Sponsor. Cohen & Company Inc. ("Cohen") controls, through subsidiaries, the Sponsor. Each of Cohen and Cohen LLC disclaims any beneficial ownership of the securities held by the Sponsor other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest each of them may have therein, directly or indirectly.

	/s/ Cohen & Company, LLC, as managing member of Columbus Circle 3 Sponsor Corporation LLC by Dennis Crilly, an authorized signatory	07/13/2026
	/s/ Cohen & Company Inc., as a controlling entity of Cohen & Company, LLC by Dennis Crilly, an authorized signatory	07/13/2026
	/s/ Cohen & Company Inc. by Dennis Crilly, an authorized signatory	07/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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