SVIIU Proxy: Extension to July 2026 and Redemption Details for Public Shareholders
Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. II is asking shareholders to approve an amendment to its Articles to extend the deadline to complete an initial business combination from October 17, 2025 to 45 months after the IPO (July 17, 2026) or an earlier date at the board's discretion. The board believes more time is needed to complete a proposed merger with Eagle Energy Metals Corp., announced July 30, 2025, and expects there is insufficient time to close the transaction before the current deadline.
If the Extension Amendment is approved, Public Shareholders may elect to redeem all or a portion of their Public Shares for a pro rata cash amount from the Trust Account prior to the Extraordinary General Meeting. Approval requires a two-thirds majority and the Sponsor and certain insiders have indicated they intend to vote in favor. If the Amendment is not approved and no business combination is completed by October 17, 2025, the Company will wind up, redeem Public Shares from the Trust Account and dissolve.
Positive
- Board-executed Merger Agreement with Eagle Energy Metals Corp. provides a defined transaction to pursue.
- Extension preserves shareholder redemption rights allowing Public Shareholders to elect cash redemption prior to the vote.
- Board disclosed contingency plan including adjournment mechanics and dissolution steps if no approval is obtained.
Negative
- Withdrawal Amount reduces Trust Account and the Proxy warns remaining funds may be a small fraction of prior balances, potentially limiting deal financing.
- Insider voting concentration with Sponsor and insiders indicating they will vote in favor, raising governance and conflict considerations.
- Trust Account held in cash earns minimal interest, reducing the per-share redemption amount relative to initial levels.
Insights
TL;DR: Board seeks extra time to close a signed merger; redemption mechanics preserve investor exit but reduce deal cash.
The Extension Amendment would move the SPAC deadline to July 17, 2026, to allow completion of the Merger Agreement with Eagle Energy Metals Corp. The Proxy preserves pro rata redemption rights from the Trust Account if shareholders elect to redeem, which will reduce available cash for any business combination. The filing discloses past redemptions and notes the Trustee now holds funds in cash, generating minimal interest. Approval requires a two-thirds vote; Sponsor and insiders have signaled support.
TL;DR: Extension is a material corporate governance action requiring a special resolution and presents clear insider voting alignment.
The proposal is a material amendment to the Articles requiring a special resolution under Cayman law. The Proxy explicitly states the Sponsor and certain directors and advisors intend to vote their Founder Shares in favor, which is a key governance consideration given their voting influence. The Adjournment Proposal is a backup ordinary resolution to permit further solicitation if votes are insufficient. The Proxy discloses solicitation arrangements and potential conflicts regarding Sponsor interests.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECTION 14(a) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934
SPRING VALLEY ACQUISITION CORP. II
2100 McKinney Ave., Suite 1675
Dallas, Texas 75201
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
(Principal Executive Officer)
2100 McKinney Ave., Suite 1675
Dallas, Texas 75201
NOTICE OF AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
OF SPRING VALLEY ACQUISITION CORP. II
TO BE HELD ON [•], 2025
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
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RISK FACTORS
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BACKGROUND
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PROPOSAL NO. 1 — THE EXTENSION AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
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PROPOSAL NO. 2 — THE ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL
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UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS FOR SHAREHOLDERS EXERCISING REDEMPTION RIGHTS
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THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
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BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
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HOUSEHOLDING INFORMATION
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FUTURE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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ANNEX A
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333 Ludlow Street
5th Floor, South Tower
Samford, CT 06902
Individuals call toll-free (800) 662-5200
Banks and brokers call (203) 658-9400
Email: SVII@info.sodali.com
1 State Street 30th Floor
New York, New York 10004
Attention: SPAC Redemption Team
E-mail: spacredemptions@continentalstock.com
333 Ludlow Street
5th Floor, South Tower
Samford, CT 06902
Individuals call toll-free (800) 662-5200
Banks and brokers call (203) 658-9400
Email: SVII@info.sodali.com
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Name and Address of Beneficial Owner(1)
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Number of
Shares Beneficially Owned |
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Approximate
Percentage of Issued and Outstanding Ordinary Shares |
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Spring Valley Acquisition Sponsor II, LLC (our Sponsor)(2)
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| | | | 7,546,667 | | | | | | 76.4% | | |
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Millennium Management L.L.C.(3)
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| | | | 1,042,000 | | | | | | 10.5% | | |
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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.(4)
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| | | | 2,236,489 | | | | | | 7.3% | | |
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Christopher Sorrells
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Robert Kaplan
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David Buzby
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| | | | 40,000 | | | | | | * | | |
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Richard Thompson
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| | | | 40,000 | | | | | | * | | |
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Sharon Youngblood
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| | | | 40,000 | | | | | | * | | |
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David Levinson
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Kevin Pohler
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All officers and directors as a group (seven individuals)
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| | | | 120,000 | | | | | | 1.2% | | |
333 Ludlow Street
5th Floor, South Tower
Samford, CT 06902
Individuals call toll-free (800) 662-5200
Banks and brokers call (203) 658-9400
TO THE
AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM
AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
OF
SPRING VALLEY ACQUISITION CORP. II