Spring Valley (SVIIW) proxy: extend SPAC life to July 2026 for Eagle Energy deal
Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. II (SVIIW) is seeking shareholder approval to amend its Articles to extend the deadline to complete an initial business combination from October 17, 2025 (36 months after its IPO) to July 17, 2026 (45 months) or an earlier date the board may set. The board says it needs more time to complete a proposed merger with Eagle Energy Metals Corp. pursuant to a July 30, 2025 Merger Agreement. If approved, public shareholders may elect to redeem their Public Shares for a pro rata amount from the Trust Account; redemption proceeds withdrawn will reduce funds available for the business combination. If the Extension is not approved and no business combination occurs by October 17, 2025, the company will wind up, redeem Public Shares from the Trust Account and liquidate. The proxy also contemplates an adjournment vote if more time is needed to solicit votes.
Positive
- Extension provides additional time (to July 17, 2026) to complete a proposed business combination with Eagle Energy Metals Corp.
- Merger Agreement in place (entered July 30, 2025) demonstrating a concrete proposed transaction rather than purely speculative targets
- Shareholders retain redemption rights upon approval, preserving liquidity choice for Public Shareholders
Negative
- Nasdaq delisting risk because Nasdaq requires completion within 36 months; extending to 45 months may prompt suspension and delisting actions after October 17, 2025
- Redemptions will reduce Trust Account cash, which may leave insufficient funds to close the Transaction and force the need for additional financing
- Founder/Sponsor voting concentration (Sponsor and insiders intend to vote Founder Shares in favor), which may influence outcome and raises control concerns
Insights
TL;DR: The Extension lets the SPAC pursue a negotiated merger with Eagle Energy but raises funding and listing risks tied to redemptions and Nasdaq rules.
The proposed Amendment extends the SPAC’s life to July 17, 2026 to close a Merger Agreement with Eagle Energy Metals Corp. This is material because it preserves the ability to complete the Transaction rather than force liquidation on October 17, 2025. Key implications: shareholder redemptions permitted upon approval will withdraw cash from the Trust Account, potentially leaving a much smaller pool to fund the business combination and increasing the likelihood the sponsor or third parties must supply additional financing. The proxy highlights immediate Nasdaq delisting risk if the extension pushes the company past Nasdaq’s 36-month completion requirement, which could impair liquidity and the attractiveness of the combined company. Overall, the extension is a common SPAC outcome but manifests trade-offs between completing a deal and preserving Trust Account economics.
TL;DR: Board seeks shareholder consent to extend life; founder/sponsor voting power and redemption mechanics are central governance issues.
The board recommends the Extension and discloses that Sponsor, directors and advisors intend to vote their Founder Shares in favor, which is material because Founder Shares represent a large voting block. The proxy details shareholder redemption mechanics and confirms there are no dissenters’ rights. The document also discloses potential conflicts: Sponsor’s ownership and the effect of withdrawals on remaining public float and sponsor percentage ownership. Shareholders should note the interplay of sponsor voting, potential privately negotiated purchases of Public Shares by insiders, and the lack of appraisal rights. These governance items materially affect control and economics post-Extension.
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 OCTOBER 15, 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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| | | | 722,419 | | | | | | 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