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First Trust group reports VNME holdings (VNME) — 4.5% and 5.46% stakes disclosed

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SCHEDULE 13G/A

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Vendome Acquisition Corp I amendment reports institutional holdings by First Trust entities as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows First Trust Merger Arbitrage Fund beneficially owned 900,280 shares (4.5%) and related First Trust entities beneficially owned 1,092,788 shares (5.46%).

The joint filing clarifies voting and dispositive power (sole power listed) and is signed on 05/15/2026 by reporting representatives.

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Insights

Large passive positions disclosed by First Trust group; sole voting and dispositive power reported.

The amendment to the Schedule 13G/A lists aggregate beneficial ownership: 900,280 shares (4.5%) for VARBX and 1,092,788 shares (5.46%) for FTCM/FTCS/Sub GP as of 03/31/2026. The filing attributes sole voting and dispositive power for the disclosed shares.

Cash‑flow treatment and any planned transactions are not included in the excerpt; subsequent filings could disclose changes. Holdings are presented as ownership percentages of the class and reflect positions at the stated date.

VARBX shares 900,280 shares Beneficial ownership as of 03/31/2026
First Trust group shares 1,092,788 shares Collective beneficial ownership (FTCM, FTCS, Sub GP) as of 03/31/2026
Ownership percentages 4.5% and 5.46% Percent of class for VARBX and First Trust group as of 03/31/2026
beneficially owned regulatory
"As of March 31, 2026 VARBX owned 900,280 shares of the outstanding Ordinary Shares"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Schedule 13G/A regulatory
"This /A is being filed jointly by First Trust Merger Arbitrage Fund"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
sole dispositive power regulatory
"Sole Dispositive Power 900,280.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.





G9580A109

(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)
Rule 13d-1(d)




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First Trust Merger Arbitrage Fund
Signature:/s/ Joy Ausili
Name/Title:Trustee, Vice President and Assistant Secretary
Date:05/15/2026
First Trust Capital Management L.P.
Signature:/s/ Chad Eisenberg
Name/Title:Chief Operating Officer
Date:05/15/2026
First Trust Capital Solutions L.P.
Signature:/s/ Chad Eisenberg
Name/Title:Chief Operating Officer
Date:05/15/2026
FTCS Sub GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Chad Eisenberg
Name/Title:Chief Operating Officer
Date:05/15/2026
Exhibit Information

Exhibit I: Joint Filing Statement

FAQ

What stake does First Trust Merger Arbitrage Fund hold in VNME?

The filing states 900,280 shares (4.5%) were beneficially owned by First Trust Merger Arbitrage Fund as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists sole voting and dispositive power over those shares in the joint statement.

How many shares do First Trust affiliates collectively report for VNME?

First Trust Capital Management L.P., First Trust Capital Solutions L.P., and FTCS Sub GP LLC report a combined 1,092,788 shares (5.46%) as of 03/31/2026. The filing attributes sole voting and dispositive power to those entities.

What date does the Schedule 13G/A amendment use for ownership figures?

Ownership figures in the amendment are reported as of 03/31/2026. Signatures on the amendment are dated 05/15/2026, which certifies the joint filing statement and reported amounts.

Do FTCS or Sub GP own shares directly according to the filing?

The filing states FTCS and Sub GP do not own any Ordinary Shares for their own accounts, but they may be deemed beneficial owners through control of FTCM which exercises authority over client accounts.

What voting and dispositive powers are reported for these holdings?

The amendment reports sole voting power and sole dispositive power for both VARBX (900,280 shares) and the First Trust group (1,092,788 shares), with zero shared voting or dispositive power listed.