Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I: Sona Asset Managers report beneficial ownership of 1,675,000 Class A ordinary shares, representing 5.7% of the outstanding Class A ordinary shares. The percent is calculated from 29,510,000 Class A ordinary shares outstanding as of March 24, 2026.
The filing names Sona Asset Management (US) LLC and Sona Asset Management (UK) LLP as the investment managers, with Sona Asset Management Limited, Sona Asset Management Cayman Limited, and John Aylward identified as related reporting persons. Shared voting and dispositive power of the listed shares is reported at 1,675,000 for each Reporting Person.
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Sona Asset Managers hold a 5.7% passive position in Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I.
The filing shows the Sona Asset Managers collectively beneficially own 1,675,000 Class A ordinary shares, based on 29,510,000 shares outstanding as of March 24, 2026. The ownership is reported as shared voting and shared dispositive power across the named entities.
This Schedule 13G reflects a reported beneficial ownership position under passive/investment management arrangements rather than an active acquisition notice. Future changes in reported holdings would appear in updated Schedule 13 filings.
Reporting structure and regulatory registrations are documented for U.S. and U.K. advisers.
The filing identifies Sona AM (US) as SEC-registered and Sona AM (UK) as FCA-registered, and lists ownership attribution through intermediate companies and an individual, John Aylward. The cover page and Item 4 tie the 1,675,000-share figure to the listed reporting persons.
The Schedule 13G includes a joint filing agreement signed May 15, 2026, consistent with joint reporting practice for related entities. Any material change in beneficial ownership should be reflected in subsequent filings per applicable rules.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:1,675,000 sharesPercent of class:5.7%Shares outstanding (as of):29,510,000 shares+2 more
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Shares beneficially owned1,675,000 sharesReported beneficial ownership by Sona Asset Managers
Percent of class5.7%Calculated from 29,510,000 Class A shares outstanding as of March 24, 2026
Shares outstanding (as of)29,510,000 sharesOutstanding Class A ordinary shares as of March 24, 2026 (source: issuer Form 10-K)
Joint Filing Agreement dateMay 15, 2026Date of the Joint Filing Agreement included as an exhibit
"Item 1. Name of issuer: Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Shared voting powerfinancial
"Shared Voting Power 1,675,000.00 reported for each Reporting Person"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
Beneficial ownershipregulatory
"The Sona Asset Managers are deemed to be the beneficial owners of the 1,675,000 Class A ordinary shares"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Joint Filing Agreementlegal
"Exhibit 1: Joint Filing Agreement, dated May 15, 2026"
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I
(Name of Issuer)
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
G5345D107
(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)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G5345D107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
SONA ASSET MANAGEMENT (US) LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,675,000.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,675,000.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,675,000.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, OO
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11) is based on 29,510,000 Class A ordinary shares outstanding as of March 24, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 25, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G5345D107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
SONA ASSET MANAGEMENT (UK) LLP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED KINGDOM
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,675,000.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,675,000.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,675,000.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
FI, PN
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11) is based on 29,510,000 Class A ordinary shares outstanding as of March 24, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 25, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G5345D107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Sona Asset Management Limited
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED KINGDOM
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,675,000.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,675,000.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,675,000.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO, HC
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11) is based on 29,510,000 Class A ordinary shares outstanding as of March 24, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 25, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G5345D107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Sona Asset Management Cayman Limited
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,675,000.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,675,000.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,675,000.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO, HC
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11) is based on 29,510,000 Class A ordinary shares outstanding as of March 24, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 25, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G5345D107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
John Aylward
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
IRELAND
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,675,000.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,675,000.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,675,000.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN, HC
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11) is based on 29,510,000 Class A ordinary shares outstanding as of March 24, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 25, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
201 South Biscayne Blvd, 28th Floor, Miami, Florida, 33131
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This statement is filed by:
(i) Sona Asset Management (US) LLC ("Sona AM (US)"), which, together with Sona AM (UK) (as defined below) serves as an investment manager to certain funds including with respect to the Class A ordinary shares held by those funds;
(ii) Sona Asset Management (UK) LLP ("Sona AM (UK)" and, together with Sona AM (US), collectively, the "Sona Asset Managers"), which, together with Sona AM (US), serves as an investment manager to certain funds including with respect to the Class A ordinary shares held by those funds;
(iii) Sona Asset Management Limited ("SAML"), which is the principal owner of each of the Sona Asset Managers;
(iv) Sona Asset Management Cayman Limited ("SAMCL" and, together with SAML, the "Sona Intermediate Companies"), which is the principal owner of SAML; and
(v) John Aylward, who is ultimately in control of the investment and voting decisions of the Sona Asset Managers and is the principal owner of SAMCL.
The Sona Asset Managers, the Sona Intermediate Companies, and Mr. Aylward are hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as the "Reporting Persons" or individually as a "Reporting Person." Sona AM (US) is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser. Sona AM (UK) is registered with the UK Financial Conduct Authority.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The address of the principal business office of Sona AM (US) is 730 3rd Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10017. The address of the principal business office of Sona AM (UK), SAML, and Mr. Aylward is 19-21 St. James's Street, London, United Kingdom SW1A 1ES. The address of the principal business office of SAMCL is c/o Maples Corporate Services Limited, PO Box 309, Ugland House, Grand Cayman KY1-1104, Cayman Islands.
(c)
Citizenship:
(i) Sona AM (US) is a Delaware limited liability company;
(ii) Sona AM (UK) is a limited liability partnership formed under the laws of England and Wales;
(iii) SAML is a private limited company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales;
(iv) SAMCL is an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands; and
(v) John Aylward is a citizen of Ireland.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
G5345D107
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Investment Adviser
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
The information required by Items 4(a) - (c) is set forth in Rows 5-9 and 11 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
The Sona Asset Managers manage investment funds that collectively hold 1,675,000 Class A ordinary shares. The Class A ordinary shares held by the funds represent approximately 5.7% of the outstanding Class A ordinary shares, based on 29,510,000 Class A ordinary shares outstanding as of March 24, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 25, 2026.
The Sona Asset Managers are deemed to be the beneficial owners of the 1,675,000 Class A ordinary shares held by the investment funds due to their control over the voting and dispositive decisions of the funds. The Sona Intermediate Companies are deemed to be the beneficial owners of the 1,675,000 Class A ordinary shares due to each of their direct or indirect ownership of the Sona Asset Managers. Mr. Aylward is deemed to be the beneficial owner of the 1,675,000 Class A ordinary shares due to his control over the Sona Asset Managers and his direct or indirect ownership and control of the Sona Intermediate Companies.
(b)
Percent of class:
5.7 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
(i) Sona AM (US): 0
(ii) Sona AM (UK): 0
(iii) SAML: 0
(iv) SAMCL: 0
(v) John Aylward: 0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
(i) Sona AM (US): 1,675,000
(ii) Sona AM (UK): 1,675,000
(iii) SAML: 1,675,000
(iv) SAMCL: 1,675,000
(v) John Aylward: 1,675,000
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
(i) Sona AM (US): 0
(ii) Sona AM (UK): 0
(iii) SAML: 0
(iv) SAMCL: 0
(v) John Aylward: 0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
(i) Sona AM (US): 1,675,000
(ii) Sona AM (UK): 1,675,000
(iii) SAML: 1,675,000
(iv) SAMCL: 1,675,000
(v) John Aylward: 1,675,000
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The Class A ordinary shares beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons are directly held by the investment funds that the Sona Asset Managers manage.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
Information in Items 2(a) and 4 is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the foreign regulatory scheme applicable to Sona AM (UK), an investment adviser registered with the UK Financial Conduct Authority, is substantially comparable to the regulatory scheme applicable to the functionally equivalent U.S. institution(s). I also undertake to furnish to the Commission staff, upon request, information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
SONA ASSET MANAGEMENT (US) LLC
Signature:
/s/ Joe Grogan
Name/Title:
Joe Grogan, Chief Compliance Officer
Date:
05/15/2026
SONA ASSET MANAGEMENT (UK) LLP
Signature:
/s/ Nicholas Lebo
Name/Title:
Nicholas Lebo, Head of UK Compliance
Date:
05/15/2026
Sona Asset Management Limited
Signature:
/s/ John Aylward
Name/Title:
John Aylward, Director
Date:
05/15/2026
Sona Asset Management Cayman Limited
Signature:
/s/ Nathan Day
Name/Title:
Nathan Day, Director
Date:
05/15/2026
John Aylward
Signature:
/s/ John Aylward
Name/Title:
John Aylward
Date:
05/15/2026
Exhibit Information
Exhibit 1: Joint Filing Agreement, dated May 15, 2026
What stake does Sona Asset Management report in Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I (ZKP)?
Sona Asset Managers report beneficial ownership of 1,675,000 Class A ordinary shares, equal to 5.7% of the class. This percentage uses 29,510,000 shares outstanding as of March 24, 2026, per the issuer's Form 10-K.
Which entities and individuals are listed as reporting persons for the 5.7% position in ZKP?
The filing lists Sona Asset Management (US) LLC, Sona Asset Management (UK) LLP, Sona Asset Management Limited, Sona Asset Management Cayman Limited, and John Aylward as the Reporting Persons, under a joint filing agreement dated May 15, 2026.
How is voting and dispositive power reported for the Sona position in Lafayette (ZKP)?
Each Reporting Person reports 0 sole voting or dispositive power and 1,675,000 in shared voting power and shared dispositive power for the Class A shares, as shown in the cover page and Item 4 of the Schedule 13G.
What outstanding share count did the Schedule 13G use to calculate the 5.7% ownership in ZKP?
The filing uses an outstanding count of 29,510,000 Class A ordinary shares as of March 24, 2026, cited from the issuer's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 25, 2026, to calculate the 5.7% figure.
