Founder shares forfeited at Mountain Crest Acquisition 6 (MCAHU) after IPO over-allotment lapses
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Mountain Crest Acquisition 6 Corp. reported an internal restructuring transaction involving its sponsor’s founder shares. An entity controlled by CEO and CFO Dr. Suying Liu, Mountain Crest Holdings 6 LLC, forfeited 385,714 ordinary shares for no consideration after the underwriters of the company’s initial public offering did not exercise their over-allotment option.
These 385,714 shares represented all founder shares that were subject to forfeiture depending on the extent of over-allotment exercise. Following this adjustment, 2,596,429 ordinary shares are reported as indirectly held. Dr. Liu may be deemed to share beneficial ownership through the LLC but disclaims beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Liu Suying
Role
CEO and CFO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Ordinary shares | 385,714 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Ordinary shares — 2,596,429 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the forfeiture for no consideration of 385,714 ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of Mountain Crest Acquisition 6 Corp. (the "Issuer") held by Mountain Crest Holdings 6 LLC because the underwriters of the Issuer's initial public offering did not exercise their over-allotment option. The forfeited shares were the full 385,714 founder shares that were subject to forfeiture depending on the extent to which the underwriters' over-allotment option was exercised. Dr. Suying Liu controls Mountain Crest Holdings 6 LLC. As such, he may be deemed to have or share beneficial ownership of the securities held directly by Mountain Crest Holdings 6 LLC. Suying Liu disclaims any beneficial ownership of the reported shares other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest he may have therein, directly or indirectly.
Key Figures
Founder shares forfeited: 385,714 ordinary shares
Shares indirectly held after transaction: 2,596,429 ordinary shares
Reported transaction price: $0.0000 per share
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4 metrics
Founder shares forfeited
385,714 ordinary shares
Forfeited for no consideration after IPO over-allotment not exercised
Shares indirectly held after transaction
2,596,429 ordinary shares
Total ordinary shares reported following the restructuring transaction
Reported transaction price
$0.0000 per share
Price per share for the forfeited 385,714 ordinary shares
Par value per share
$0.0001 per share
Par value of Mountain Crest ordinary shares referenced in footnote
Key Terms
over-allotment option, founder shares, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, +1 more
5 terms
over-allotment option financial
"because the underwriters of the Issuer's initial public offering did not exercise their over-allotment option"
An over-allotment option is a special agreement that allows underwriters to sell more shares than initially planned if demand is high. Think of it like a retailer offering extra units of a popular product to meet additional customer interest. This option helps ensure the full sale is completed and can also give investors extra shares if they want more.
beneficial ownership financial
"he may be deemed to have or share beneficial ownership of the securities held directly"
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.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims any beneficial ownership of the reported shares other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest"
par value financial
"forfeiture for no consideration of 385,714 ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share"
Par value is the fixed amount printed on a bond or stock that represents its original value when issued. It’s like the face value of a coin or bill—what the issuer promises to pay back or the starting price of a stock—though it often doesn’t change with market prices. It matters because it helps determine certain financial details, like how much the company will pay back at maturity.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Mountain Crest (MCAHU) report in this Form 4?
Mountain Crest reported a restructuring transaction where Mountain Crest Holdings 6 LLC forfeited 385,714 ordinary shares for no consideration. The forfeiture occurred because underwriters did not exercise their IPO over-allotment option, cancelling founder shares that were subject to potential forfeiture.