Monitor the proxy/registration statement filing and SEC review process for timeline clarity. Key catalysts: shareholder vote, Nasdaq listing approval, and any redemption levels from SPAC shareholders. The earn-out structure for sponsor and founder shares creates a long-term incentive alignment but also potential overhang.
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Executive Summary
CSLM Digital Asset Acquisition Corp III (KOYN) has entered into a definitive business combination agreement to acquire First Digital Group Ltd., a stablecoin issuer (FDUSD), in a de-SPAC transaction valuing the target at $250 million. The deal involves a complex multi-step merger structure with a re-domiciliation, reincorporation merger, and acquisition merger, with the combined entity to be named First Digital Holdings Ltd. The SPAC has approximately $230.9 million in trust, and the transaction is subject to shareholder approvals, SEC effectiveness of a proxy/registration statement, and Nasdaq listing.
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Key Facts
- Business combination agreement dated October 6, 2026, between CSLM Digital Asset Acquisition Corp III (KOYN), CSLM III Holdings (PubCo), and First Digital Group Ltd.
- Company (First Digital Group) valuation set at $250 million, subject to adjustment.
- SPAC trust account holds approximately $230,876,657 as of the agreement date.
- Acquiror has 23,891,250 Class A ordinary shares and 7,666,667 Class B ordinary shares outstanding.
- 11,945,625 Acquiror Warrants outstanding, exercisable at $11.50 per share.
- Exchange Ratio defined as Company Valuation divided by Acquiror Redemption Price, divided by total Company Shares plus 12,821,050 preference shares issuable upon exercise of Binance and Noble Elite warrants.
- Sponsor to forfeit 1,891,667 PubCo shares in exchange for a warrant for up to 1,891,667 PubCo Class A shares plus Remaining Working Capital Warrant Coverage.
- Additional 1,891,667 Sponsor PubCo shares placed in escrow subject to earn-out milestones over 10 years.
- Founder (Vincent Chok) to receive 5,000,000 PubCo Class B shares as transaction bonus and up to 20% of post-closing share count as earn-out shares.
- Binance Warrantholder (Alphanest Holdings) receives PubCo warrant for up to 12,051,791 FDG preference shares converted at Exchange Ratio.
- Noble Elite receives PubCo warrant for up to 769,259 FDG preference shares converted at Exchange Ratio.
- CCM to receive 700,000 PubCo Class A shares (reduced to 500,000 if gross proceeds from certain sources do not exceed $200 million).
- Black Spade Advisory to receive up to 250,000 PubCo Class A shares at closing, with additional contingent shares up to 550,000 based on resolution of certain proceedings.
- Post-closing board to be determined by Company, with required independent directors.
- PubCo name to change to 'First Digital Holdings Ltd.'
- Transaction subject to shareholder approvals, SEC effectiveness, Nasdaq listing, and no material adverse change.
- Agreement may be terminated if closing does not occur within 6 months.
- Acquiror Transaction Expense Cap set at $4,500,000.
- Working Capital Amount approximately $2,973,324 at time of IPO.
Financial Impact
Deal values First Digital Group at $250 million. SPAC trust has ~$230.9 million, which after redemptions and expenses will fund the combined entity. No revenue or earnings figures disclosed for the target.
Risk Factors
- SPAC shareholder redemptions could significantly reduce trust proceeds available to the combined company.
- Regulatory risks related to stablecoin issuance (FDUSD) and compliance with evolving digital asset regulations.
- Integration and execution risks for a digital asset company going public via de-SPAC.
- Dilution from warrants (Binance, Noble Elite, Sponsor) and earn-out shares could pressure common stock.
- Lock-up agreements and beneficial ownership limitations restrict near-term liquidity for major holders.
- Completion of re-domiciliation from Gibraltar to Cayman Islands is a condition precedent and subject to third-party approvals.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 425 Filing (Primary) | 0001829126-26-010829 |
| Document: cslmacq3_ex10-6.htm | 0001829126-26-010829 |
| Document: cslmacq3_ex10-9.htm | 0001829126-26-010829 |
| Document: cslmacq3_ex10-8.htm | 0001829126-26-010829 |
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