Mountain Lake (NASDAQ: MLAC) sponsor surrenders all founder shares in business combination
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Mountain Lake Acquisition Sponsor LLC, a 10% owner of Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp., reported disposing of all its holdings in connection with consummation of the Business Combination Agreement dated October 1, 2025 (as later amended). On June 11, 2026, the sponsor surrendered its interests to the issuer for cancellation at no cost.
The sponsor returned 495,000 private placement units and 4,355,724 Class B ordinary shares, which were convertible into Class A ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis, to the company for no consideration. Following these cancellations, the sponsor holds zero ordinary shares of the issuer.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Mountain Lake Acquisition Sponsor LLC
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share | 4,355,724 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share | 495,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share — 0 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- On June 11, 2026, in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement dated as of October 1, 2025 (as amended on January 13, 2026 and March 17, 2026, the "Business Combination Agreement" and the transactions contemplated thereto, the "Business Combination"), by and among the Issuer, Avalanche Treasury Corporation ("Pubco"), and the other parties thereto, and certain Sponsor Support Agreement dated as of October 1, 2025, by and among the Issuer, Pubco and Mountain Lake Acquisition Sponsor LLC (the "Sponsor"), an aggregate of 4,355,724 Class B ordinary shares and 495,000 private placement units held by Mountain Lake Acquisition Sponsor LLC (the "Sponsor") were surrendered for cancellation by the Sponsor to the Issuer for no consideration. Following the surrender, the Sponsor owns zero ordinary shares. As described in the registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-281410) of the Issuer under the heading "Description of Securities--Founder Shares," the shares of Class B Ordinary Shares will automatically convert into shares of Class A ordinary shares at the time of the Issuer's initial business combination, or at any time prior to the Issuer's initial business combination, at the option of the holder, on a one-for-one basis, subject to certain adjustments.
Key Figures
Private placement units cancelled: 495,000 units
Class B shares surrendered: 4,355,724 shares
Price per surrendered security: $0.0000 per share/unit
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5 metrics
Private placement units cancelled
495,000 units
Surrendered to issuer for no consideration on June 11, 2026
Class B shares surrendered
4,355,724 shares
Returned to issuer for cancellation in business combination
Price per surrendered security
$0.0000 per share/unit
Disposition to issuer with no consideration
Sponsor holdings after transaction
0 ordinary shares
Total shares following transaction as reported in Form 4
Conversion ratio of Class B shares
1:1 into Class A
Automatic or optional conversion described for founder shares
Key Terms
Business Combination Agreement, Sponsor Support Agreement, private placement units, Class B ordinary shares, +1 more
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Business Combination Agreement financial
"in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement dated as of October 1, 2025"
A business combination agreement is a detailed contract that lays out the terms for two companies to join together—covering price, how ownership will be split, the steps needed to close the deal, and what each side promises to do or avoid before closing. For investors it matters because the agreement determines potential changes in value, control, timing, and risk exposure—think of it like the playbook for a merger that shows who wins, who pays, and what could still derail the plan.
Sponsor Support Agreement financial
"and certain Sponsor Support Agreement dated as of October 1, 2025, by and among the Issuer, Pubco and Mountain Lake Acquisition Sponsor LLC"
private placement units financial
"an aggregate of 4,355,724 Class B ordinary shares and 495,000 private placement units held by Mountain Lake Acquisition Sponsor LLC"
FAQ
What did Mountain Lake Acquisition Sponsor LLC report in this Form 4 for MLAC?
Mountain Lake Acquisition Sponsor LLC reported disposing of all its Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. equity interests. It surrendered private placement units and Class B ordinary shares to the issuer for cancellation, leaving the sponsor with zero ordinary shares following the transaction.
How many securities did the MLAC sponsor surrender in the reported transaction?
The sponsor surrendered 495,000 private placement units and 4,355,724 Class B ordinary shares. These were returned to Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. for cancellation, with no consideration received, as part of the closing mechanics tied to the Business Combination Agreement.
Did Mountain Lake Acquisition Sponsor LLC receive any consideration for the surrendered MLAC securities?
The sponsor received no consideration for the surrendered securities. Both the 495,000 private placement units and 4,355,724 Class B ordinary shares were cancelled by Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. without payment, in connection with consummation of the business combination transactions.
What is the sponsor’s ownership in Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. after this Form 4?
After the reported dispositions, the sponsor owns zero ordinary shares of Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. All previously held private placement units and Class B ordinary shares were surrendered to the issuer for cancellation, eliminating the sponsor’s ordinary share position.
Why were the MLAC sponsor’s securities cancelled on June 11, 2026?
The cancellations occurred on June 11, 2026, in connection with consummation of the transactions under the Business Combination Agreement dated October 1, 2025, and a related Sponsor Support Agreement. These agreements required the sponsor to surrender specified securities to the issuer.