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8-K ·Filed May 19, 2026

YSS

York Space Systems Inc.
MIXED
Impact 5/10
Horizonweeks Processed5mo ago SEC0001628280-26-036161
8-K context-dependent: Items 3.02
Actionable Insight ◆ Mixed

The stock issuance for a strategic acquisition is moderately dilutive but tied to growth via Solestial. Watch for the definitive deal terms in subsequent filings (price per share, total value, financing details). Monitor for any regulatory hurdles that could delay or break the Q2 2026 close. Insider selling patterns post-announcement would be a bearish signal.

DirectionMixed
Confidencemedium
Horizonweeks
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
YSS ▼ -55.18% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call -55.18% · α vs SPY -61.47% · entry $25.68 → $11.51
Entry = T+0 close
May 19, 2026
via day close
T+1d
+0.66%
call +0.66% · α -0.38%
$25.85
settled 5mo ago
T+5d
+39.62%
call +39.62% · α +37.38%
$35.86
settled 5mo ago
T+20d
+17.99%
call +17.99% · α +17.01%
$30.30
settled 4mo ago
T+60d
-55.18%
call -55.18% · α -61.47%
$11.51
settled 3mo ago

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Executive Summary

York Space Systems entered into a Merger Agreement to acquire Solestial, Inc., issuing up to ~2.35 million unregistered common shares as part of the consideration. The deal is structured as a cash-and-stock acquisition using restricted shares exempt from registration. This reduces near-term dilution risk (shares are restricted and tied to a strategic acquisition) but introduces execution risk around the Q2 2026 closing timeline and potential regulatory approvals.

Key Facts

  • York Space Systems to acquire Solestial, Inc. via Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated May 15, 2026
  • Issuance of up to ~2.35 million common shares at closing as stock consideration, plus cash remainder
  • Shares are restricted under the Merger Agreement and issued under Section 4(a)(2)/Regulation D exemption
  • Transaction expected to close in Q2 2026, pending conditions including regulatory approvals
  • No price per share, discount to market, or total deal value disclosed in the filing

Financial Impact

2.35 million shares to be issued as acquisition consideration; cash consideration amount and total deal value not disclosed

dilutionshare countcash consideration

Risk Factors

  • Failure to close due to regulatory or other conditions could disrupt business and hurt stock price
  • Undisclosed cash consideration may pressure balance sheet if financed with debt
  • Restricted shares could overhang market if registered for resale in the future

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts
Analyst Consensus
77% bullish (13 analysts)

Investment Themes

Industrials & Manufacturing

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001628280-26-036161
Document: 0001628280-26-036161-index-headers.html0001628280-26-036161
Document: 0001628280-26-036161-index.html0001628280-26-036161
Document: 0001628280-26-036161.txt0001628280-26-036161
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Oct 27, 2026
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SC 13G
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$6.43awaiting T+20—$6.49 (+0.93%)
May 19, 2026
23w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 5/10
$25.68 $30.30▲ +17.99%▲ +17.01%$6.49 (−74.73%)
Apr 29, 2026
25w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$29.24 $35.11▲ +20.08%▲ +14.62%$6.49 (−77.80%)
Mar 10, 2026
33w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$21.96 $27.95▲ +27.28%▲ +27.43%$6.49 (−70.45%)
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Report published May 19, 2026