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LCV funds and principals report near-9.99% stake in Canton Strategic (CNTN)

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SCHEDULE 13G/A

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Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc. ownership update: a group of related LCV entities and principals report combined beneficial ownership tied to issued shares and exercisable warrants. The Reporting Persons collectively beneficially own 757,724 shares of Common Stock and are deemed to beneficially own 5,446,000 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants within 60 days, subject to contractual limits that cap ownership at 9.99% of outstanding shares. The percentage calculations use 56,656,271 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026.

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Disclosure clarifies warrant exercise limits and a 9.99% ownership cap.

The filing lists specific beneficial ownership figures: 757,724 shares currently owned and 5,446,000 shares issuable upon warrant exercise within 60 days, using an outstanding share base of 56,656,271. Contractual limits prevent exercises that would exceed 9.99%.

The operative dependencies are the warrant terms and the issuer's outstanding share count; any change to the outstanding shares or the contractual cap would alter deemed ownership. Subsequent filings or exercises will state whether additional warrants become exercisable or whether the contractual cap is amended.

Related entities and two individuals control aggregate holdings through shared voting arrangements.

The statement attributes shared voting and dispositive power across LCV Fund III, LCV Fund VIII, LCV Blockchain Management, Vast/Noble entities, and principals Murtaza S. Akbar and Emil Woods. The filing explains the ownership chain and control relationships among general partners and LLCs.

Key governance implications include potential coordinated exercise decisions and aggregate reporting at the 9.99% threshold; any material coordination or changes in control would appear in future beneficial ownership updates.

Outstanding shares used for percent 56,656,271 shares as reported in Form 10-K, <date>March 31, 2026</date>
Directly owned shares 757,724 shares aggregate directly owned by the Reporting Persons
Warrants exercisable within 60 days (deemed) 5,446,000 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants within 60 days, deemed beneficially owned due to contractual limits
Contractual ownership cap 9.99% exercise limitation that prohibits surpassing this ownership percentage
Aggregate shares reported for LCV Blockchain Management 5,404,724 shares aggregate beneficially owned (per cover page line for that entity)
Aggregate for individual principals 6,203,724 shares reported for each of Murtaza S. Akbar and Emil Woods (cover page)
Subscription Warrants financial
"issuable upon the exercise of warrants issued pursuant to the Subscription Agreement"
Beneficially own regulatory
"the Reporting Person beneficially owns (i) 757,724 shares"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
Contractual limitation legal
"warrants are subject to a contractual limitation that prohibits exercise"
Shared Dispositive Power regulatory
"Shared Dispositive Power 1,932,724.00"

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FAQ

What stake do the LCV Reporting Persons hold in CNTN?

They directly own 757,724 shares and are deemed to beneficially own 5,446,000 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants within 60 days, using 56,656,271 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026.

Why are some warrants not counted as beneficially owned in the filing for CNTN?

Additional warrants are not deemed beneficially owned because a contractual limitation prevents exercise to the extent that exercise would cause beneficial ownership to exceed 9.99% of outstanding Common Stock, per the filing language.

Which individuals are reported as sharing voting and investment control for CNTN holdings?

The filing states that Murtaza S. Akbar and Emil Woods share voting and investment control of the LCV Funds and Vast/Noble entities and may be deemed beneficial owners through those entities.

What outstanding share count does the CNTN filing use to compute percentages?

The percentage calculations are based on an outstanding share count of 56,656,271 shares, as reported in the issuer's Form 10-K referenced in the filing dated March 31, 2026.

What is the maximum ownership percentage any Reporting Person is reported at in this filing?

Two individuals/entities (Murtaza S. Akbar and Emil Woods) are reported at the contractual cap of 9.99% beneficial ownership in the filing's Item 11 computation.





432705309

(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: As of the date hereof, the Reporting Person beneficially owns (i) 757,724 shares of Common Stock and (ii) 1,175,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants issued pursuant to the Subscription Agreement (the "Subscription Warrants") within 60 days, for an aggregate of 1,932,724 shares of Common Stock. The Reporting Person also holds additional Subscription Warrants exercisable for up to 2,997,952 shares of Common Stock; however, such shares are not deemed beneficially owned because the Subscription Warrants are subject to a contractual limitation that prohibits exercise to the extent that, after giving effect to such exercise, the Reporting Person would beneficially own more than 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock. The percentage reported in Item 11 is based on 56,656,271 shares of Common Stock outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: As of the date hereof, the Reporting Person beneficially owns (i) 757,724 shares of Common Stock and (ii) 1,175,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Subscription Warrants within 60 days, for an aggregate of 1,932,724 shares of Common Stock. The Reporting Person also holds additional Subscription Warrants exercisable for up to 2,997,952 shares of Common Stock; however, such shares are not deemed beneficially owned because the Subscription Warrants are subject to a contractual limitation that prohibits exercise to the extent that, after giving effect to such exercise, the Reporting Person would beneficially own more than 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock. The percentage reported in Item 11 is based on 56,656,271 shares of Common Stock outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: As of the date hereof, the Reporting Person beneficially owns (i) 757,724 shares of Common Stock and (ii) 1,175,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Subscription Warrants within 60 days, for an aggregate of 1,932,724 shares of Common Stock. The Reporting Person also holds additional Subscription Warrants exercisable for up to 2,997,952 shares of Common Stock; however, such shares are not deemed beneficially owned because the Subscription Warrants are subject to a contractual limitation that prohibits exercise to the extent that, after giving effect to such exercise, the Reporting Person would beneficially own more than 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock. The percentage reported in Item 11 is based on 56,656,271 shares of Common Stock outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: As of the date hereof, the Reporting Person beneficially owns 3,472,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Subscription Warrants within 60 days. The Reporting Person also holds additional Subscription Warrants exercisable for up to 8,855,552 shares of Common Stock; however, such shares are not deemed beneficially owned because the Subscription Warrants are subject to a contractual limitation that prohibits exercise to the extent that, after giving effect to such exercise, the Reporting Person would beneficially own more than 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock. The percentage reported in Item 11 is based on 56,656,271 shares of Common Stock outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: As of the date hereof, the Reporting Person beneficially owns 3,472,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Subscription Warrants within 60 days. The Reporting Person also holds additional Subscription Warrants exercisable for up to 8,855,552 shares of Common Stock; however, such shares are not deemed beneficially owned because the Warrants are subject to a contractual limitation that prohibits exercise to the extent that, after giving effect to such exercise, the Reporting Person would beneficially own more than 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock. The percentage reported in Item 11 is based on 56,656,271 shares of Common Stock outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: As of the date hereof, the Reporting Person beneficially owns (i) 757,724 shares of Common Stock and (ii) 4,647,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Subscription Warrants within 60 days, for an aggregate of 5,404,724 shares of Common Stock. The Reporting Person also holds additional Subscription Warrants exercisable for up to 11,853,504 shares of Common Stock; however, such shares are not deemed beneficially owned because the Subscription Warrants are subject to a contractual limitation that prohibits exercise to the extent that, after giving effect to such exercise, the Reporting Person would beneficially own more than 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock. The percentage reported in Item 11 is based on 56,656,271 shares of Common Stock outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: As of the date hereof, the Reporting Person beneficially owns 799,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants pursuant to the Strategic Advisory Warrant (the "Advisory Warrant") within 60 days. The Reporting Person also holds additional Advisory Warrants exercisable for up to 2,038,509 shares of Common Stock; however, such shares are not deemed beneficially owned because the Advisory Warrants are subject to a contractual limitation that prohibits exercise to the extent that, after giving effect to such exercise, the Reporting Person would beneficially own more than 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock. The percentage reported in Item 11 is based on 56,656,271 shares of Common Stock outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: As of the date hereof, the Reporting Person beneficially owns 799,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Advisory Warrant within 60 days. The Reporting Person also holds additional Advisory Warrants exercisable for up to 2,038,509 shares of Common Stock; however, such shares are not deemed beneficially owned because the Advisory Warrants are subject to a contractual limitation that prohibits exercise to the extent that, after giving effect to such exercise, the Reporting Person would beneficially own more than 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock. The percentage reported in Item 11 is based on 56,656,271 shares of Common Stock outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: As of the date hereof, the Reporting Person beneficially owns (i) 757,724 shares of Common Stock, (ii) 4,647,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Subscription Warrants within 60 days, and (iii) 799,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Advisory Warrants within 60 days, for an aggregate of 6,203,724 shares of Common Stock. The Reporting Person also holds additional Subscription Warrants and Advisory Warrants (the "Warrants") exercisable for up to 13,892,013 shares of Common Stock; however, such shares are not deemed beneficially owned because the Warrants are subject to contractual limitations that prohibit exercise to the extent that, after giving effect to such exercise, the Reporting Person would beneficially own more than 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock. The percentage reported in Item 11 is based on 56,656,271 shares of Common Stock outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: As of the date hereof, the Reporting Person beneficially owns (i) 757,724 shares of Common Stock, (ii) 4,647,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Subscription Warrants within 60 days, and (iii) 799,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Advisory Warrants within 60 days, for an aggregate of 6,203,724 shares of Common Stock. The Reporting Person also holds additional Warrants exercisable for up to 13,892,013 shares of Common Stock; however, such shares are not deemed beneficially owned because the warrants are subject to contractual limitations that prohibit exercise to the extent that, after giving effect to such exercise, the Reporting Person would beneficially own more than 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock. The percentage reported in Item 11 is based on 56,656,271 shares of Common Stock outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13G



LCV Fund III, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Brian Whitehurst
Name/Title:by LCV Fund III GP, L.P., its general partner, by LCV GP III, L.L.C., its general partner, Brian Whitehurst, Chief of Staff
Date:05/11/2026
LCV Fund III GP, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Brian Whitehurst
Name/Title:by LCV GP III, L.L.C., its general partner, Brian Whitehurst, Chief of Staff
Date:05/11/2026
LCV GP III, L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Brian Whitehurst
Name/Title:Brian Whitehurst, Chief of Staff
Date:05/11/2026
LCV Fund VIII, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Brian Whitehurst
Name/Title:by LCV GP VIII, L.L.C., its general partner, Brian Whitehurst, Chief of Staff
Date:05/11/2026
LCV GP VIII, L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Brian Whitehurst
Name/Title:Brian Whitehurst, Chief of Staff
Date:05/11/2026
LCV Blockchain Management, LLC
Signature:/s/ Brian Whitehurst
Name/Title:Brian Whitehurst, Chief of Staff
Date:05/11/2026
Noble Wave Group LLC
Signature:By: Vast Industries LLC, its sole member, /s/ Emil Woods
Name/Title:Emil Woods, Managing Member
Date:05/11/2026
Vast Industries LLC
Signature:/s/ Emil Woods
Name/Title:Emil Woods, Managing Member
Date:05/11/2026
Murtaza S. Akbar
Signature:/s/ Murtaza S. Akbar
Name/Title:Murtaza S. Akbar
Date:05/11/2026
Emil Woods
Signature:/s/ Emil Woods
Name/Title:Emil Woods
Date:05/11/2026