Embrace Change Acquisition Corp. received an amended Schedule 13G showing that Bank of Montreal, Bank of Montreal Holding Inc., and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. now report 0 ordinary shares beneficially owned, representing 0% of the class as of 12/31/2025.
The filing states that each reporting person has no sole or shared voting or dispositive power over any of the issuer’s ordinary shares. The certifying officer notes the securities referenced were acquired and held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Embrace Change Acquisition Corp.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
Embrace Change Acquisition Corp.
(Name of Issuer)
Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
G3034H109
(CUSIP Number)
12/31/2025
(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)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G3034H109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Bank of Montreal
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
CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
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)
0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G3034H109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BANK OF MONTREAL HOLDING INC.
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
CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
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)
0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
BK
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G3034H109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BMO NESBITT BURNS INC.
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
CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
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)
0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
BD
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Embrace Change Acquisition Corp.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
5186 CARROLL CANYON RD, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
92121
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Bank of Montreal
BANK OF MONTREAL HOLDING INC.
BMO NESBITT BURNS INC.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
1 First Canadian Place
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5X1A1
(c)
Citizenship:
Bank of Montreal - CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)
BANK OF MONTREAL HOLDING INC. - CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)
BMO NESBITT BURNS INC. - CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
G3034H109
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:
0
(b)
Percent of class:
0 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Bank of Montreal - 0
BANK OF MONTREAL HOLDING INC. - 0
BMO NESBITT BURNS INC. - 0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
Bank of Montreal - 0
BANK OF MONTREAL HOLDING INC. - 0
BMO NESBITT BURNS INC. - 0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Bank of Montreal - 0
BANK OF MONTREAL HOLDING INC. - 0
BMO NESBITT BURNS INC. - 0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Bank of Montreal - 0
BANK OF MONTREAL HOLDING INC. - 0
BMO NESBITT BURNS INC. - 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.
Not Applicable
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 Documents
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
Each reporting person may be deemed to be a member of a group with respect to the issuer or securities of the issuer for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act. Each reporting person declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purposes of Section13(d) or 13(g) of the Act or any other purpose, (i) acting (or has agreed or is agreeing to act) with any other person as a partnership, limited partnership, syndicate, or other group for the purpose of acquiring, holding, or disposing of securities of the issuer or otherwise with respect to the issuer or any securities of the issuer or (ii) a member of any syndicate or group with respect to the issuer or any securities of the issuer.
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
Each reporting person may be deemed to be a member of a group with respect to the issuer or securities of the issuer for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act. Each reporting person declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purposes of Section13(d) or 13(g) of the Act or any other purpose, (i) acting (or has agreed or is agreeing to act) with any other person as a partnership, limited partnership, syndicate, or other group for the purpose of acquiring, holding, or disposing of securities of the issuer or otherwise with respect to the issuer or any securities of the issuer or (ii) a member of any syndicate or group with respect to the issuer or any securities of the issuer.
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 does the Schedule 13G/A for EMCGF disclose about Bank of Montreal?
The amended filing shows Bank of Montreal and affiliates now report beneficial ownership of 0 ordinary shares of Embrace Change Acquisition Corp., representing 0% of the class, with no voting or dispositive power over any shares as of December 31, 2025.
Which entities are reporting persons in Embrace Change Acquisition Corp.’s Schedule 13G/A?
The reporting persons are Bank of Montreal, Bank of Montreal Holding Inc., and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. All three are organized under Canadian federal law and collectively report no beneficial ownership, voting power, or dispositive power over the issuer’s ordinary shares.
What ownership percentage in EMCGF do the reporting persons declare?
They declare beneficial ownership of 0 ordinary shares, which equals 0% of Embrace Change Acquisition Corp.’s ordinary share class. They also report zero sole or shared voting power and zero sole or shared dispositive power over any of the issuer’s securities.
How do the reporting persons describe the purpose of holding EMCGF securities?
They certify the securities referenced were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control of Embrace Change Acquisition Corp., and not in connection with any transaction designed to have that control-changing purpose or effect.
What date triggers the amended Schedule 13G filing for EMCGF?
The date of the event requiring the filing is December 31, 2025. As of that date, Bank of Montreal and its related entities report beneficial ownership of 0 ordinary shares, with 0% of the class and no voting or dispositive power over any shares.
Who signed the Schedule 13G/A related to Embrace Change Acquisition Corp.?
The filing was signed by Kathryn Cenac, identified as Managing Director - Regulatory Solutions Group. The signature certifies, after reasonable inquiry, that the information provided is true, complete, and correct as of the stated signing date in February 2026.
