SIM Acquisition Corp. I (SIMA) sponsor converts 3M Class B shares into Class A equity
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SIM Acquisition Corp. I reported that SIM Sponsor 1 LLC, an entity associated with Eric Newman, converted 3,000,000 Class B ordinary shares into 3,000,000 Class A ordinary shares on May 11, 2026. The conversion occurred on a one-for-one basis at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a change in share class rather than a market purchase or sale. Following the transaction, the reporting persons held 3,000,000 Class A ordinary shares and continued to hold 4,646,669 Class B ordinary shares. Newman may be deemed a beneficial owner through his control of the sponsor entity but disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
3,000,000 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
SIM Sponsor 1 LLC, Newman Eric
Role
null | null
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion | Class B Ordinary Shares | 3,000,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | Class A Ordinary Shares | 3,000,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class B Ordinary Shares — 4,646,669 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Ordinary Shares — 3,000,000 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The Class B ordinary shares will automatically convert into 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. The Class B ordinary shares have no expiration date. On May 11, 2026, the Reporting Persons elected to convert 3,000,000 Class B Ordinary Shares held by them into 3,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares. Eric Newman is the manager of Conroy Partners LLC, the managing member of SIM Sponsor 1 LLC (the "Sponsor"), and holds voting and investment discretion with respect to the ordinary shares held of record by the Sponsor. As such, Mr. Newman may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by the Sponsor. Mr. Newman disclaims any beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by the Sponsor except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
Key Figures
Class B converted: 3,000,000 shares
Class A received: 3,000,000 shares
Conversion price: $0.00 per share
+3 more
6 metrics
Class B converted
3,000,000 shares
Converted into Class A on May 11, 2026
Class A received
3,000,000 shares
Issued via one-for-one conversion
Conversion price
$0.00 per share
Stated transaction price for conversion
Class A holdings after
3,000,000 shares
Total Class A ordinary shares following transaction
Remaining Class B
4,646,669 shares
Class B ordinary shares held after conversion
Transactions classified as acquisitions
2 transactions
Both entries marked with acquire direction
Key Terms
Class B ordinary shares, Class A ordinary shares, Conversion of derivative security, beneficial ownership, +1 more
5 terms
Conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Conversion of derivative security""
beneficial ownership financial
"Mr. Newman may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by the Sponsor"
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
"Mr. Newman disclaims any beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by the Sponsor except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein"
FAQ
What did SIM Sponsor 1 LLC do in this SIMA Form 4 filing?
SIM Sponsor 1 LLC converted 3,000,000 Class B ordinary shares into 3,000,000 Class A ordinary shares. This was a one-for-one share class conversion at a stated price of $0.00 per share, not an open-market purchase or sale.
Was the SIMA Form 4 transaction a buy or sell in the market?
The Form 4 reports a conversion of derivative securities, not a market buy or sell. The transaction code "C" and description "Conversion of derivative security" show it was a class conversion at $0.00 per share, rather than an open-market trade.
What is Eric Newman’s relationship to SIM Sponsor 1 LLC in this filing?
Eric Newman is the manager of Conroy Partners LLC, which manages SIM Sponsor 1 LLC. He has voting and investment discretion over shares held by the sponsor and may be deemed a beneficial owner, while disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.