Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII entered into an Omnibus Amendment with ONE Nuclear Energy LLC and its merger subsidiary, extending the outside date to complete their planned business combination from April 30, 2026 to June 30, 2026. The amendment also extends the maturity of ONE Nuclear’s $300,000 promissory note to Hennessy Capital VII from March 31, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
The company also furnished an amended investor presentation as an exhibit for use in connection with the proposed business combination and reminded shareholders that a registration statement on Form S-4 and related proxy statement will provide detailed information about the transaction.
ONE Nuclear Energy LLC discussed its plan to merge with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII to become a public company and to pursue a hybrid natural gas and Small Modular Reactor (SMR) infrastructure strategy.
The company says it will deploy high-efficiency natural gas generation to begin producing 24-hour power by 2028, use that cash flow to fund SMR development aimed at operations in 2034, and pursue multi-site, behind-the-meter projects sized for hyperscalers. The presentation highlights partnerships with Rolls-Royce, Westinghouse, GE Vernova, Black & Veatch, and planned use of DOE financing and investment tax credits.
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII (HVII) is a Cayman Islands SPAC focused on industrial technology and energy transition deals. It completed its IPO on January 21, 2025, selling 19,000,000 units for $190.0 million and a concurrent private placement of 690,000 units for $6.9 million. About $190,000,000 was deposited into a U.S. trust account, later reported at approximately $196,958,306 as of December 31, 2025.
HVII has up to 24 months from its IPO closing to complete an initial business combination. On October 22, 2025, it signed a $1.0 billion all-stock Business Combination Agreement with ONE Nuclear Energy LLC, a development‑stage company pursuing large‑scale energy solutions using natural gas and advanced nuclear SMR technologies.
Under the agreement, HVII will domesticate into Delaware, merge its Merger Sub into ONE Nuclear, and rename the combined public company ONE Nuclear, with shares expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker “ONEN.” A Form S‑4 registration statement for the transaction was filed on December 23, 2025. HVII highlights its sponsor’s extensive SPAC track record, including multiple prior business combinations and significant capital markets experience.
Highbridge Capital Management, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 1,500,000 Class A Ordinary Shares of Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII, representing 7.6% of the class. These shares are held through certain Highbridge funds for which Highbridge acts as investment adviser.
The ownership percentage is based on 19,690,000 Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding as of November 13, 2025, as reported in the issuer’s Form 10-Q. Highbridge states the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the company.
Fort Baker Capital Management LP and related reporting persons reported beneficial ownership of 963,922 Class A ordinary shares of Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII, representing 4.9% of the class. The percentage is based on 19,690,000 Class A shares outstanding as of November 13, 2025.
Fort Baker Capital Management LP directly holds the shares, with Steven Patrick Pigott serving as Chief Investment Officer and Fort Baker Capital, LLC as general partner. The parties filed jointly but each disclaims group status and beneficial ownership beyond their pecuniary interest, stating the shares were acquired in the ordinary course and not to influence control.
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII received a large shareholder disclosure from a group of investment entities led by Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC and North Rock Capital Management, LLC. As of December 31, 2025, Lighthouse, North Rock, MAP 204, MAP 214, Shaolin Capital Partners SP, Eagle Harbor Multi-Strategy Master Fund Limited, and NR1 SP together may be deemed to beneficially own 1,280,840 Class A ordinary shares, representing 6.74% of the class. The group reports shared voting and dispositive power over all these shares and no sole power. They certify the position was acquired and is held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the company.
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII provided an update on its proposed business combination with ONE Nuclear Energy LLC, referencing a media interview with ONE Nuclear’s CEO about plans to become public via this merger and to develop U.S. energy campuses using gas and small modular reactors.
The communication emphasizes that ONE Nuclear is assessing several SMR suppliers and that shorter, predictable regulatory timelines are critical to its projects. It stresses that commercial agreements and site arrangements are currently non-binding, details extensive risks that could prevent the merger or business plan from succeeding, directs investors to HVII’s Form S-4 registration statement and proxy materials for full information, and clarifies that this is not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities.
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII received an amended Schedule 13G from Glazer Capital, LLC and Paul J. Glazer. The filing reports beneficial ownership of 540,100 Class A ordinary shares, representing 2.74% of the outstanding class.
The shares are held by funds and managed accounts advised by Glazer Capital, with voting and dispositive power shared, and no sole power reported. The reporting persons certify the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the company.
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII received an updated Schedule 13G/A from investment entities affiliated with Linden. The filing shows that, as of December 31, 2025, Linden Advisors LP and Siu Min (Joe) Wong may each be deemed to beneficially own 1,463,732 Class A ordinary shares, representing about 7.4% of the outstanding Class A shares.
Linden Capital L.P. and its general partner Linden GP LLC may each be deemed to beneficially own 1,394,634 shares, or about 7.1% of the class. Voting and investment power over these shares is shared rather than sole. The signatory certifies the holdings are not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the company, indicating a passive investment stance.
AQR Capital Management and affiliates report a significant ownership stake in Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII. The group discloses beneficial ownership of 1,059,589 Class A ordinary shares, representing 5.38% of the class as of 12/31/2025.
AQR Capital Management, LLC, AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC share both voting and dispositive power over these shares. They state the holdings are acquired and held in the ordinary course of business and not for changing or influencing control of the company.