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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13
OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of
earliest event reported): June 11, 2026
Mountain Lake Acquisition
Corp.
(Exact name of registrant
as specified in its charter)
| Cayman Islands |
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001-42436 |
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98-1796213 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
930 Tahoe Blvd STE 802
PMB 45
Incline Village
NV, 89451
(Address of principal executive
offices, including zip code)
Registrant’s telephone
number, including area code: (775) 204 1489
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address,
if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box
below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following
provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant
to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether
the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or
Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☒
If an emerging growth company,
indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised
financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 11, 2026, Mountain Lake Acquisition
Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”)
announcing that its previously announced business combination with Avalanche Treasury Corporation (“AVAT”) (the
“Business Combination”) was consummated. The shares of Class A common stock of AVAT, the combined company following the
Business Combination, will commence trading on the Nasdaq on June 11, 2026, under the ticker symbol
“AVAT.” The Business Combination was approved by MLAC’s shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting in lieu
of an annual general meeting of shareholders on June 4, 2026, and all remaining closing conditions of the Business Combination were
satisfied or waived among the parties as of June 11, 2026.
A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto
as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report on the Form 8-K includes
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,”
“plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,”
“believe,” “seek,” “target” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or
trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements also include, but are not limited to, statements
regarding estimation of the listing. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release,
and on the current expectations of MLAC’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These statements involve risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially
different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although MLAC believes that it has a reasonable basis
for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, MLAC cautions you that these statements are based on a combination
of facts and factors currently known and projections of the future, which are inherently uncertain. The forward-looking statements in
this press release represent the views of MLAC as of the date of this press release. Subsequent events and developments may cause those
views to change. Except as may be required by law, MLAC does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
| Exhibit No. |
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Description of Exhibits |
| 99.1 |
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Press Release, dated June 11, 2026 |
| 104 |
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto
duly authorized.
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Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. |
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By: |
/s/ Gerald Bartholomew Smith |
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Name: |
Gerald Bartholomew Smith |
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Title: |
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors |
Dated: June 11, 2026
Exhibit 99.1
Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. Announces
Closing of Business Combination and Listing on Nasdaq
Incline Village, Nevada, June 11, 2026
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp (“MLAC”), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced the
completion of its previously announced business combination with Avalanche Treasury Corporation (“AVAT”) (the
“Business Combination”). The shares of Class A common stock of AVAT, the combined company following the Business
Combination, will commence trading on the Nasdaq on June 11, 2026, under the ticker symbol “AVAT.” The Business
Combination was approved by MLAC’s shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting in lieu of an annual general meeting of
shareholders on June 4, 2026, and all remaining closing conditions of the Business Combination were satisfied or waived among the
parties as of June 11, 2026.
Advisors
Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP and Forbes Hare served as legal
advisors to MLAC.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP and Appleby (Cayman)
Ltd. served as legal advisors to AVAT.
BTIG, LLC served as financial and capital markets advisor to MLAC.
About AVAT (Avalanche Treasury Co.)
AVAT (Avalanche Treasury Co.) is a Nasdaq-listed company that provides
investors with exposure to the Avalanche ecosystem as businesses move on-chain. Investors in AVAT hold shares in a publicly listed company
whose value is tied to Avalanche, the blockchain technology platform of choice for some of the world’s most recognized and trusted
institutions. AVAT is designed for those who want access to the blockchain infrastructure that offers flexibility, interoperability, and
speed without holding a digital asset directly. For more information, visit avat.com.
About Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp.
MLAC was a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting
a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
The Company’s management team was led by Paul Grinberg, its Chairman & CEO, and Douglas Horlick, its Chief Financial Officer,
Director, and President.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,”
“forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,”
“seek,” “target” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not
statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements also include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimation
of the listing. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current
expectations of MLAC’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and
other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those
expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although MLAC believes that it has a reasonable basis for each forward-looking
statement contained in this press release, MLAC cautions you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently
known and projections of the future, which are inherently uncertain. The forward-looking statements in this press release represent the
views of MLAC as of the date of this press release. Subsequent events and developments may cause those views to change. Except as may
be required by law, MLAC does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements.
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp.
Douglas Horlick
doug@mountainlakeacquisition.com
930 Tahoe Blvd STE 802 PMB 45
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 204-1489
