[8-K] WELSBACH TECH METALS UTS Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition (NASDAQ: WTMA) filed an 8-K noting that stockholders approved its business combination with Evolution Metals LLC at the June 26 EGM.

The vote removes a critical closing obstacle for the SPAC, which plans to rename the post-merger entity "Evolution Metals & Technologies" and list on Nasdaq. WTMA simultaneously extended the deadline for investors to reverse earlier redemption requests until the company elects to stop accepting such reversals, potentially preserving more cash in trust.

Remaining conditions include Nasdaq listing approval, minimum cash requirements and customary regulatory consents. Forward-looking statements highlight risks around financing, high redemptions, integration, regulatory clearance and market acceptance. The accompanying press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and not deemed filed.

Positive

• Stockholders approved the business combination with Evolution Metals, removing a primary closing condition.
• WTMA is accepting redemption reversals, which may preserve trust cash and reduce dilution.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Event Analyst

TL;DR: Shareholder vote clears merger; redemption window aids cash retention.

The EGM approval significantly de-risks WTMA’s de-SPAC process by satisfying the most important contractual condition. Allowing withdrawal of prior redemption elections gives management flexibility to stabilize the trust balance, which can mitigate dilution and bolster post-merger liquidity. Investors should monitor the final redemption tally and Nasdaq listing decision, as both will dictate available proceeds and float size. With the name change and business plan already disclosed, today’s filing largely confirms timeline momentum and suggests the transaction could close within weeks, assuming no unexpected regulatory impediments.

M&A Specialist

TL;DR: Key hurdle passed, but cash uncertainty persists.

Shareholder approval materially advances the deal, yet the extension for redemption reversals signals sensitivity to potential cash shortfalls. High redemption levels can force renegotiation of consideration or necessitate additional PIPE capital, diluting upside. The merger still depends on Nasdaq listing, minimum cash and several target-company consents—each a non-trivial closing gate. The extensive forward-looking risk disclosure underscores integration and funding challenges, especially the rebuild of Critical Mineral Recovery’s facility. On balance, today’s news skews positive but does not eliminate transaction risk; valuation assumptions should still apply a SPAC-related discount until closing certainty improves.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 26, 2025

Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition Corp.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware		001-41183		87-1006702
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4422 N. Ravenswood Ave #1025 Chicago, Illinois		60640
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(251) 280-1980

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Units, each consisting of one share of Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, and one Right to receive one-tenth of one share of Common Stock		WTMAU		The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share		WTMA		The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Rights, each exchangeable into one-tenth of one share of Common Stock		WTMAR		The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On June 26, 2025, Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (“WTMA”) issued a press release announcing the successful approval from its extraordinary general meeting (“Business Combination EGM”) of stockholders for its business combination with Evolution Metals LLC (“EM”). In addition, WTMA announced in the press release that WTMA is extending the deadline for its stockholders to withdraw and reverse any previously delivered demand for redemption made in connection with the Business Combination EGM until WTMA determines not to accept reversals of redemption instructions. A copy of such press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise be subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any of WTMA’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to this report in such filing.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this Current Report on Form 8-K, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “outlook,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “strive,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of the management of WTMA and EM, as applicable, and are inherently subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstances and their potential effects and speak only as of the date of such statement. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those discussed and identified in public filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) by WTMA and the following: WTMA’s ability to complete the proposed Business Combination or, if WTMA does not consummate such proposed Business Combination, any other initial business combination; the risk that the consummation of the proposed Business Combination is significantly delayed; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed Business Combination; the risk that the announcement and consummation of the proposed Business Combination disrupts EM’s current plans; following the closing of the proposed Business Combination, WTMA’s (which intends to change its name to Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (such post-closing entity is referred to as “New EM”)) ability to successfully integrate the business and operations of the target companies (the “Target Companies”) into its ongoing business operations and realize the intended benefits of New EM’s acquisition of the Target Companies; New EM’s ability to secure sufficient funding to successfully rebuild Critical Mineral Recovery, Inc.’s recycling facility with significant expansion on management’s expected timeline and budget, or at all; unexpected costs related to the proposed Business Combination; expectations regarding New EM’s strategies and future financial performance, including future business plans, expansion and acquisition plans or objectives, prospective performance and opportunities and competitors, revenues, products and services, pricing, operating expenses, product and service acceptance, market trends, liquidity, cash flows and uses of cash, capital expenditures, and New EM’s ability to invest in growth initiatives; satisfaction or waiver (if applicable) of the conditions to the proposed Business Combination, including, among other things: (i) approval of the proposed Business Combination and related agreements and transactions by the WTMA stockholders, the holder of the EM member units and the holders of the equity interests of the other Target Companies, (ii) receipt of approval for listing on Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) the shares of WTMA common stock to be issued in connection with the Business Combination, and (iii) the absence of any injunctions; that the amount of cash available in the trust account and from certain other investments is at least equal to the minimum available cash condition amount, after giving effect to redemptions by WTMA stockholders and certain transaction expenses; the occurrence of any other event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement; the implementation, market acceptance and success of New EM’s business model and growth strategy; the ability to obtain or maintain the listing of New EM’s common stock on Nasdaq following the proposed Business Combination; limited liquidity and trading of WTMA’s public securities; the amount of any redemptions by existing holders of WTMA common stock being greater than expected; WTMA’s ability to raise financing in the future; WTMA’s success in retaining or recruiting, or changes required in, New EM’s officers, key employees or directors following the completion of the proposed Business Combination; WTMA officers and directors allocating their time to other businesses and potentially having conflicts of interest with WTMA’s business or in approving the proposed Business Combination; the use of proceeds not held in the trust account or available to WTMA from interest income on the trust account balance; the impact of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance related to such environment, including New EM’s ability to meet, and continue to meet, applicable regulatory requirements; New EM’s ability to execute its business plan, including with respect to its technical development and commercialization of products, and its growth and go-to-market strategies; New EM’s ability to achieve sustained, long-term profitability and commercial success; operational risks, including with respect to New EM’s use of agents or resellers in certain jurisdictions, New EM’s ability to scale up its manufacturing quantities of its products, New EM’s outsourcing of manufacturing and such manufacturers’ ability to satisfy New EM’s manufacturing needs on a timely basis, the availability of components or raw materials used to manufacture New EM’s products and New EM’s ability to process customer order backlog; New EM’s revenue deriving from a limited number of customers; geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations, including with respect to New EM’s planned operations outside of the U.S. and Korea; New EM’s ability to attract and retain talented personnel; New EM’s ability to compete with companies that have significantly more resources; New EM’s ability to meet certain certification and compliance standards; New EM’s ability to protect its intellectual property rights and ability to protect itself against potential intellectual property infringement claims; the outcome of any known and unknown litigation and regulatory proceedings, including any proceedings that may be instituted against WTMA or EM following announcement of the proposed Business Combination; the potential characterization of New EM as an investment company subject to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; and other factors detailed under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Registration Statement. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of the assumptions made by the management of WTMA, EM and the other Target Companies prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, WTMA, EM and the other Target Companies undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are being filed herewith:

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release of Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition Corp., dated as of June 26, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

	Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition Corp.
Dated: June 26, 2025	By:	/s/ Christopher Clower
		Christopher Clower
		Chief Operating Officer and Director

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FAQ

Did WTMA shareholders approve the merger with Evolution Metals LLC?

Yes. The June 26 2025 extraordinary meeting resulted in stockholder approval of the business combination.

Can WTMA shareholders still reverse prior redemption requests?

Yes. WTMA extended the period for redemption reversals until it decides to stop accepting them.

What will WTMA be called after the merger closes?

The combined company intends to operate as Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp.

Is a closing date for the business combination specified?

No specific closing date was provided; completion depends on remaining conditions like Nasdaq listing approval and minimum cash.

Which exchange will the new entity seek to list on?

The company aims to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market.