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Finance: Consumer Services
MergerMay 21, 2026, 08:23 AM

Sphere 3D Shareholders Approve Cathedra Combination & 5 Proposals

AI Summary

Sphere 3D Corp. shareholders approved all five proposals at a Special Meeting on May 15, 2026, related to its business combination with Cathedra Bitcoin Inc. Key approvals include the share issuance for the combination, fixing the board size at five, electing five directors, increasing the incentive plan shares, and a potential share consolidation. The transaction is expected to close on June 1, 2026, creating a combined company with over 50 megawatts of power infrastructure, no debt, and plans to evaluate sites for AI and high-performance computing applications.

Key Highlights

  • Shareholders approved the issuance of consideration securities for the Cathedra combination by 94.66% of votes.
  • Shareholders approved fixing the board size at five directors, with 95.57% of votes in favor.
  • Five nominees, including Kurt Kalbfleisch and Joel Block, were elected as directors.
  • The 2025 Performance Incentive Plan was amended to increase shares by 1,500,000 to 2,139,252, approved by 82.22%.
  • Shareholders approved a potential share consolidation on a one-for-up-to-five basis by 84.57% of votes.
  • The business combination with Cathedra Bitcoin Inc. is expected to close on June 1, 2026.
  • The combined company will operate over 50 megawatts of energized power infrastructure.
  • The combined company will close with no outstanding debt and a fully unencumbered asset base.