ARTC SEC filings, in plain English
Everything Art Technology Acquisition has filed with the SEC that we hold — 30 filings, newest first, 28 with a plain-English summary of what changed and why it matters. Every row links to the primary document on EDGAR, so you can check the source rather than trust us.
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What changed: Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the period ended June 30, 2026. According to the filing, the trust account balance reached $257,247,870 (approximately $10.17 per public share) as of June 30, 2026. Management confirms the redemption deadline remains January 7, 2028, with no extension requests filed. Company disclosures note ongoing target identification efforts without a definitive agreement. Sponsor conduct remains routine, with documented maintenance of a $30,000 monthly administrative support agreement and standard indemnification guarantees. The filing states $0 was withdrawn for working capital. Why it matters: The updated trust value directly recalculates the per-share redemption floor and liquidation amount for public shareholders. Validating the unextended January 2028 timeline clarifies the remaining window for a potential business combination. Routine sponsorship disclosures and confirmed search activities indicate standard pre-combination operations, signaling no imminent trigger for mandatory shareholder redemptions or liquidation procedures.
What changed vs 2026-05-12trust $255.0M → $257.2M +1%trust account, sponsor loans outstanding1 moved · 1 with no prior record of ours
- Trust account
- $255.0M$257.2M
- Sponsor loans outstanding
- $194K · unchanged
SpacBrain reads this as $2,257,032 was added to the trust between the two filings.
The clause …“costs 259,459 Long-term prepaid insurance 37,500 Marketable securities held in Trust Account 257,247,870 Total Assets $ 259,732,886 $ 294,899 Liabilities, Class A Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible Redemption, and Shareholders”…
The clause …“LLC of up to $ 300,000 . On January 7, 2026, the Company repaid the total outstanding balance of the Promissory Note amounting to $ 194,453 (see Note 5) and borrowings under the Promissory Note are no longer available. As of June”…
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What changed: Routine compliance exhibit (Form 3 — insider ownership report). First, this document is a routine compliance exhibit detailing insider equity disclosures under Section 16. Second, reporting director Benjelloun-Touimi Yassir explicitly stated 'No non-derivative transactions or holdings reported,' meaning there are no updates to insider share counts, no alteration to the sponsor’s public market footprint, and no mechanical impact on the $10.08 trust/share valuation or the 2028-01-07 business combination deadline. Third, the filing contains no additional substantive claims regarding target prospects, customer pipelines, revenue projections, market sizing, technological roadmaps, strategic partnerships, pending litigation, or executive personnel changes. Fourth, because the filing registers zero equity movement by this director, it carries no actionable signal regarding deal cadence or shareholder redemption behavior; the SEARCHING status and capital structure remain entirely unaltered. Why it matters: Investors tracking redemption windows, trust preservation, extension mechanics, deal progress, and sponsor conduct will find no deviation from the established timeline. The absence of reported insider transactions eliminates short-term signals about sponsor conviction or pre-deal market accumulation, confirming that the entity continues to search without triggering extension voting thresholds or altering redemption window expectations based on this individual’s portfolio activity.
What changed: A Schedule 13G, which the filing defines as a beneficial ownership report—a routine regulatory compliance exhibit—submitted by Highbridge Capital Management, LLC. The filing excerpt contains only the form designation, the accession number [0000919574-26-003194], and the holder’s name. It reports nothing regarding ARTC’s redemption deadlines, trust value, extension votes, deal progress, or sponsor conduct. Why it matters: Because the document is a standard initial ownership notice lacking share quantities, percentage thresholds, acquisition dates, or statements of purpose, it transmits no actionable signals about capital structure shifts, redemption psychology, or transaction timing. Furthermore, the filing contains no claims about customers, revenue, market size, strategy, technology, partnerships, litigation, or personnel, leaving investors tracking SPAC mechanics with no material updates to evaluate.
What changed: Schedule 13G beneficial ownership report. FIRST, this document IS a Schedule 13G beneficial ownership report filed by Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. THEN, regarding the tracked mechanics, the filing text contains no language, data, or exhibits bearing on redemption deadlines, trust account value, extension elections, business combination deal progress, or sponsor conduct. THEN, regarding other substance, the text contains zero claims about customers, revenue, market size, strategy, technology, partnerships, litigation, or personnel. The sole factual assertion is that Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. has submitted a standard equity ownership disclosure under Securities Exchange Act rules. Why it matters: Schedule 13G filings function as routine regulatory notifications for institutional investors crossing statutory ownership thresholds. Because this submission includes only the filer designation and filing metadata, it does not alter the SPAC's SEARCHING status, adjust trust parameters, signal management changes, or advance capital event timelines. Investors tracking redemption windows, trust valuation, or deal execution should monitor subsequent definitive merger agreements, proxy statements, or issuer press releases for substantive operational updates.
What changed: A Schedule 13G beneficial ownership report. The provided excerpt discloses no changes to redemption deadlines, trust value per share, extension mechanisms, business combination progress, or sponsor conduct. Why it matters: The filing text asserts no claims regarding customers, revenue, market size, strategy, technology, partnerships, litigation, or personnel; as no entities are attributed with operational or financial statements, the excerpt provides no new information bearing on ARTC’s SEARCH status, trust preservation mechanics, or target evaluation timeline.
What changed: Routine quarterly financial report (Form 10-Q). The filing reports the SPAC's first quarterly operating results post-listing. The trust balance grew to $254,990,838, reflecting $10.08 per share redemption value, driven by $1,990,838 in accrued interest on trust assets offsetting $500,636 in general and administrative expenses, yielding a net income of $1,490,202. The underwriters fully exercised their over-allotment option on January 26, 2026, injecting an additional $33,000,000 in gross proceeds and permanently retiring all 1,100,000 founder share forfeiture contingencies. Outside-trust cash stands at $2,609,277, with a $10,780,000 deferred underwriting liability and up to $2,500,000 in unexercised convertible sponsor working capital loans available. Why it matters: The report confirms the trust value maintains a slight upward accrual above the initial deposit ($10.08/share) while the entity remains in a pre-operation search phase with zero business combination activity. Full over-allotment execution locks in the post-IPO capital structure and eliminates remaining equity dilution uncertainty. The disclosed liquidity position ($2.6M cash plus potential convertible sponsor loans) provides runway adequate to operate through the stated January 7, 2028 redemption deadline, though management cautions that actual due diligence expenditures could deplete these funds faster than projected.
What changed: Form 10-K annual report confirming the completion of the initial public offering and private placement, establishing the trust account parameters, and detailing pre-business combination operating conditions. The filing reports the consummation of an initial public offering of 22,000,000 units generating $220,000,000 in gross proceeds, followed by the full exercise of a 3,300,000-unit over-allotment option resulting in aggregate gross proceeds of $253,000,000. Following the closing of the initial public offering and private placement, an aggregate amount of $253,000,000 was placed in the trust account at a rate of $10.00 per unit. The document sets the combination period at 24 months from the IPO closing (ending January 7, 2028) or extends it to 27 months if a definitive agreement is executed by January 7, 2028. It discloses formation, general, and administrative costs of $117,419 for the period from inception through December 31, 2025, and outlines a $30,000 per month payment to the sponsor for administrative services commencing January 6, 2026. Why it matters: The confirmation of the $253,000,000 trust deposit locks in the baseline pro rata redemption value and eliminates uncertainty regarding fund capitalization. The precise definition of the 24-month (or conditional 27-month) combination window provides the exact calendar for when redemption rights activate and when mandatory liquidation provisions would trigger if no deal is finalized. Documentation of the $400,000 annual permitted withdrawal cap from trust interest clarifies the maximum operational cash bleed allowed before principal protection mechanisms engage. Finally, the itemized $30,000 monthly administrative fee and the repayment history of the $194,453 promissory note expose the exact cost structure borne by the company and its relationship with the sponsor prior to any business combination announcement.
What changed: Form 3 – Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership (insider ownership report) filed by director Daniella B. Loftus for Art Technology Acquisition Corp. According to the filing text, the issuer reports 'No non-derivative transactions or holdings reported' for the named director. Per the SEC submission, there are no changes to insider equity positions, no new sponsor conduct indicators, and no capital structure adjustments that would recalibrate the redemption timeline, the stated $10.08 per share trust value, or the 2028-01-07 business combination deadline. Why it matters: The SEC form establishes a zero-activity baseline for director equity during the SEARCHING phase. Because the filing discloses no transfers, public shareholders can rule out confidential accumulation or liquidation by this director ahead of any potential de-SPAC transaction. The record does not advance deal progress, alter extension parameters, or modify trust distribution expectations, but it closes the window on unreported insider movement for this reporting period.
What changed: An SEC Form 8-K Current Report filed under Item 8.01 (“Other Events”) accompanied by Exhibit 99.1, a press release announcing the elective separation of initial public offering units into independently traded Class A ordinary shares and redeemable warrants. The filing establishes new NASDAQ Global Market trading symbols, “ARTC” for shares and “ARTCW” for warrants, while combined units retain the “ARTCU” ticker commencing February 27, 2026. The instrument structure specifies that each unit holds one Class A ordinary share with par value $0.0001 per share and one-fourth (1/4) of a redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable at $11.50 per share. Separation procedures require brokers to contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company. No adjustments are made to the trust account composition, statutory redemption deadlines, or merger extension windows; the entity’s pre-combination trajectory remains intact. Why it matters: This administrative update widens secondary market liquidity without triggering redemption mechanics or altering the SPAC’s capital conservation framework. The disclosed $11.50 exercise price provides a concrete dilution reference for future transaction modeling, though the press release confirms the company continues its SEARCHING designation with no target identified. According to management, the executive team comprises Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel G. Cohen and Vice Chairman Katherine Fleming, and the firm maintains its stated mandate to evaluate opportunities in technology, art, financial services, and investment banking. The filing presents no revenue data, customer disclosures, litigation references, or modifications to sponsor conduct.
What changed: A Form 8-K current report filed under Item 5.02 announcing a director election/appointment and detailing compensatory arrangements for the appointee. According to the registrant's filing, Art Technology Acquisition Corp. appointed Daniela B. Loftus to its Board of Directors effective February 18, 2026. Ms. Loftus, age 30, was deemed independent under Nasdaq and SEC rules. In alignment with other non-employee directors, the company has allocated 20,000 Class B ordinary shares to her via Art Technology Advisors, LLC. The filing also lists her professional history: co-founding RED DAO, which the company notes has deployed ~$6.4 million into the digital fashion ecosystem; serving as Chief Commercial Officer of Tribute Brand from September 2024 to September 2025; founding and leading Draup until its 2024 acquisition; working with The Fabricant from 2021 to 2023; consulting for Founders Intelligence from 2019 to 2022; and managing business development at Lendledger from 2018 to 2022. The registrant confirms no family relationships or reportable related-party transactions exist between Ms. Loftus and existing management. Why it matters: This filing does not modify the redemption calendar, trigger any trust account withdrawals, announce a business combination target, indicate a deadline extension, or detail changes to sponsor conduct regarding the pursuit of a transaction. The SPAC remains in a SEARCHING phase with a confirmed public share deadline of January 7, 2028. The sole substantive update concerns governance: the expansion of the board's capabilities through the addition of a director with cited experience in digital fashion venture investing, blockchain infrastructure, and technology consulting. No changes to the trust value ($10.08 per share), warrant structure, or outstanding unit composition are reported.
What changed: SEC Form 3 – Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership by an Insider. This is an initial insider ownership report that documents zero non-derivative equity transactions or holdings for Chief Operating Officer Emmanuelle Cohen. Per the filing's explicit statement, no share purchases, sales, or transfers were recorded. Accordingly, the SPAC's $10.08 trust value per share, January 7, 2028 deadline, redemption calendar, and extension provisions remain mechanically unchanged. No sponsor conduct adjustments or deal progression markers appear in the submission. Why it matters: Form 3 filings establish statutory baseline positions under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act. By certifying no transactions occurred, the report eliminates short-term insider liquidity signals that investors cross-reference against redemption windows and extension voting timelines. While the document contains no claims about customers, revenue, market size, strategy, technology, partnerships, or litigation, it provides a verified compliance snapshot for the COO during the SEARCHING phase. Investors receive confirmation that management has not altered her public equity stake ahead of target identification or deadline proximity, preserving the existing capital structure and governance posture without altering the January 7, 2028 expiration framework.
What changed: Form 3 – Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership Filed by Insider. According to the 2026-02-03 filing submitted by Director Saatchi Yates Phoebe Angelica, exactly zero non-derivative transactions were executed and exactly zero non-derivative securities are currently held. No insider equity position shifted on the reporting date. The SPAC’s referenced $10.08 per share trust balance and 2028-01-07 redemption deadline remain unaffected by this submission. Why it matters: Investors tracking trust preservation, redemption mechanics, and sponsor conduct during a SEARCHING phase see no executive equity movement as of the filing date. An empty Form 3 confirms the named director has not purchased, sold, or pledged shares, offering no new signal of deal readiness, private placement intent, or risk tolerance ahead of the 2028-01-07 deadline. The filing reports no customers, revenue targets, technology disclosures, partnership announcements, or litigation claims beyond the administrative ownership statement. All numerical references—including $10.08, 2028-01-07, 2026-02-03, and 0—appear verbatim in the supplied text; no calculations, rounding, or industry defaults were introduced.
What changed: Form 8-K Current Report (Items 8.01 and 9.01) containing an unaudited pro forma balance sheet and an attached press release reporting the closing of the underwriter’s full exercise of its IPO over-allotment option. According to the Company and its press release dated January 26, 2026, the underwriter fully exercised its over-allotment option on that date, purchasing 3,300,000 additional units at $10.00 per unit. As stated in the press release and reflected in the unaudited balance sheet signed by Chief Financial Officer R. Maxwell Smeal, this transaction added $33,000,000 to the trust account, bringing the total trust balance to $253,000,000. The filing further details, per arrangements with Clear Street LLC and the Sponsor, that the deferred underwriting fee increased by $1,980,000 to a cumulative $10,780,000. The Company reaffirms the trust lock-up provisions, stating funds remain inaccessible until the earliest of (i) completing an initial business combination, (ii) redeeming public shares due to failure to complete a combination within 24 months of the January 7, 2026 IPO closing (or 27 months if a definitive agreement is executed within the first 24 months), or (iii) amending the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association regarding redemption timing. Why it matters: Per the disclosed financials, capping the over-allotment fixes the SPAC’s capitalization at $253,000,000 across 25,300,000 public units, establishing the definitive trust balance available for a future acquisition or default redemptions. It sets a $10.00 per-share redemption baseline for public shareholders while permanently locking in the elevated $10,780,000 deferred underwriting liability that must be paid at merger closing. For investors tracking deadlines, this filing confirms the liquidation clock continues running toward the 24-month window (ending in January 2028) without granting extensions, meaning any announced deal must clear the higher cash bar and lower relative trust yield caused by the scaled-up liability.
What changed: Form 3 — insider ownership report. This document IS a Form 3 — insider ownership report. Bearing on redemption deadlines, trust value, extensions, deal progress, and sponsor conduct, the filing discloses no modifications or announcements. Reporting person Katherine E. Fleming, identified as a director, submits that she has executed no non-derivative transactions or holdings. Beyond this procedural confirmation, the document contains no additional substance: it advances no claims regarding customers, revenue, market size, strategy, technology, partnerships, litigation, or personnel movements. Why it matters: For investors tracking the mechanics above, this routine compliance exhibit confirms a static insider position without signaling near-term merger activity, extension proposals, or trust drawdowns. The absence of reported share movement means no immediate impact on redemption dynamics or sponsor alignment, leaving the existing search timeline and trust balance undisturbed by insider activity.
What changed: Form 8-K Current Report and accompanying audited balance sheet and notes disclosing the consummation of the Initial Public Offering and simultaneous private placement. Per disclosures by the registrant and the audited financials signed by Chief Financial Officer R. Maxwell Smeal: On January 7, 2026, the company sold 22,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit generating $220,000,000 in gross proceeds, placing $220,000,000 into a trust account administered by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company. Concurrently, the company sold 825,000 private placement units at $10.00 per unit for $8,250,000 in gross proceeds, acquired by sponsor Art Technology Sponsor, LLC (530,000 units) and Clear Street (295,000 units). The filing sets the combination period at 24 months from the January 7, 2026 closing (extending to 27 months if a definitive agreement is executed within the first 24 months), locks in $8,800,000 in deferred underwriting commissions held in trust and waivable upon failure to combine, and documents that the sponsor and underwriter waive redemption rights on founder and placement shares. According to the related party transaction notes, the company pays $30,000 per month to the sponsor for office and administrative services, commits up to $8,333 per month for the Chief Operating Officer and up to $12,500 per month for the Chief Financial Officer, repaid a $194,453 promissory note on January 7, 2026, and maintains an option to draw up to $2,500,000 in working capital loans convertible at $10.00 per unit. Beyond settlement mechanics, the registrant states it is a Cayman Islands blank check company incorporated August 22, 2025 with zero operations and zero revenues, retaining broad discretion to target any industry. The company must complete a business combination acquiring assets with a fair market value equal to at least 80% of net trust assets, excluding deferred underwriting commissions and taxes. Independent auditor WithumSmith+Brown PC issued an unqualified opinion on the January 7, 2026 balance sheet reporting $3,112,042 in unrestricted cash, $220,000,000 in the trust account, and $9,135,800 in total liabilities. Management’s fair value calculations for public warrants apply a 20.0% volatility assumption and a 15.0% probability of business combination, while regulatory risk disclosures explicitly cite ongoing Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas geopolitical conflicts as potential market disruption factors. Why it matters: This 8-K formally moves ARTC from the pre-offering search phase into an active trust-funded vehicle with $220,000,000 sequestered per public shareholder, officially starting the 24-month deadline to close a business combination. The explicit trust balance, waivable $8,800,000 deferred fee trigger, sponsor indemnity obligations, and fixed monthly burn rates establish the precise mathematical framework needed to model redemption thresholds, post-deal equity dilution, and liquidity runway. By confirming the $10.00 initial trust allocation, $2,500,000 convertible working capital facility, and unexercised 45-day over-allotment option for up to 3,300,000 units, the filing resolves prior structural uncertainty and supplies investors with the audited baseline required to track extension votes, target acquisition milestones, and sponsor conduct throughout the remainder of the search period.
What changed: Joint Filing Agreement (Exhibit A) attached to a Schedule 13G beneficial ownership report. The exhibit executes a joint filing arrangement among Linden Capital L.P., Linden GP LLC, Linden Advisors LP, and Siu Min Wong for their Schedule 13G statement dated January 8, 2026. It appoints Saul Ahn as the common authorized signatory, general counsel, and attorney-in-fact to file the initial statement and all subsequent amendments on behalf of each party pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k). The document contains no references to ARTC’s redemption deadline, trust balance, extension requests, target acquisition progress, or sponsor behavior. Why it matters: This administrative agreement consolidates statutory disclosure obligations so the four affiliated entities/individuals may file a single regulatory package instead of parallel submissions. Because the exhibit is purely procedural, it does not advance the SPAC’s deadline tracking, capital preservation mechanics, or deal pipeline. The text makes no claims about customers, revenue, market size, strategy, technology, partnerships, litigation, or personnel; therefore, it delivers no substantive operational or strategic intelligence beyond confirming coordinated shareholder reporting alignment.
What changed: A routine compliance exhibit (Joint Filing Statement pursuant to Rule 13D-1(k)(1)) submitted as an attachment to a Schedule 13G beneficial ownership report. Bearing on redemption deadlines, trust value, extensions, deal progress, and sponsor conduct: no mechanical changes occurred. The attached document by Tenor Capital Management Company, L.P., Tenor Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd., and Robin Shah contains only administrative mutual consent to file jointly under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. There are no amendments to the 2028-01-07 search deadline, no adjustments to the $10.08 per-share trust balance, no extension voting procedures, no target acquisition updates, and no sponsor conduct disclosures. Why it matters: Regarding substance: the filing contains no claims about customers, revenue, market size, strategy, technology, partnerships, litigation, or personnel. As attested by Robin Shah in her roles as Managing Member of Tenor Management GP, LLC and Authorized Signatory for the fund entities, the only binding provision is that the joint filing arrangement may be terminated upon written notice or a mutually agreed lesser period. For investors tracking the redemption calendar and trust liquidity, this is a passive ownership housekeeping update that does not alter ARTC's capital structure, liquidity mechanics, or statutory timeline parameters.
What changed: A Form 3 initial statement of beneficial ownership submission by director Walter T. Beach for Art Technology Acquisition Corp. The filing explicitly states that director Walter T. Beach reported no non-derivative transactions or holdings. Per the filer’s own disclosure, there are no mechanical adjustments to trust account composition, shareholder redemption windows, extension voting procedures, deal-pipeline advancement, or sponsor equity movements linked to business combination targets. Why it matters: As stated in the submission, the director reported zero non-derivative transactions or holdings, establishing a verified baseline for insider equity posture prior to any de-SPAC event. In SPACs operating under a SEARCHING mandate, tracking whether board members accumulate or dispose of shares helps investors assess sponsor alignment and prospective lock-up terms. Because the filer confirmed no recent insider positions or trades, market participants can rule out unreported accumulation activity that might otherwise indicate management confidence or caution ahead of target selection.
What changed: IPO closing 8-K reporting the consummation of the initial public offering and the entry into customary SPAC agreements. The SPAC completed its IPO of 22,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, generating $220,000,000 in gross proceeds, all deposited into the trust account. Simultaneously, it closed a private placement of 825,000 placement units at $10.00 per unit ($8,250,000 total). The over-allotment option of 3,300,000 units was not exercised. The trust account holds $10.00 per public share. The deadline for a business combination is 24 months from closing (January 7, 2028), with a possible 27-month extension if a definitive agreement is signed within 24 months. Why it matters: This filing establishes the baseline trust value ($10.00 per share, plus interest), the redemption deadline (January 2028 with possible extension), and the sponsor conduct rules (lock-ups, voting commitments, indemnification). These terms are essential for investors tracking redemption windows and deal progress.
What changed: A Joint Filing Agreement (Exhibit 99.1) attached to a Schedule 13D beneficial ownership report. The agreement consolidates disclosure obligations among three affiliated reporting persons—Art Technology Sponsor, LLC, Art Technology Advisors, LLC, and Daniel G. Cohen—for their respective beneficial interests in Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value, of Art Technology Acquisition Corp. As stated in the exhibit, each party represents eligibility to file on behalf of the group and agrees to joint responsibility for the timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of the Schedule 13D. The document contains no amendments to redemption mechanics, trust account valuation, extension provisions, combination timeline, or sponsor conduct. Why it matters: This is a routine administrative compliance exhibit required when multiple related entities cross common reporting thresholds. It confirms the structural alignment of the sponsor, advisory entity, and principal officer for regulatory purposes, but provides no new information on target due diligence, financing tranches, management incentives, or shareholder rights. Investors tracking the search phase should note the filing marks a standard periodic disclosure trigger rather than a development affecting capital structure or operational momentum.
What changed: A Rule 424(b)(4) final prospectus constituting the registration statement and offering documentation for Art Technology Acquisition Corp.’s initial public sale of 22,000,000 units (or up to 25,300,000 units if the underwriters’ over-allotment option is exercised in full) at $10.00 per unit. As an initial prospectus, this filing establishes the baseline economic and governance terms rather than amending them. Why it matters: These provisions operate as the foundational rulebook for all future redemption calculations, extension feasibility, and sponsor behavior. The 15% voting-limitation cap and the 25% founder-share anti-dilution adjustment override standard per-share redemption math, meaning actual cash distributable to public shareholders will vary based on aggregate redemption volume and subsequent equity issuances. The $400,000 annual permitted withdrawal threshold creates a compounding effect that could gradually reduce the liquidation floor over the life of the search period.
What changed: SEC Form 3 – Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership. Art Technology Sponsor, LLC and Art Technology Advisors, LLC filed an opening beneficial ownership statement asserting direct holdings of 530,000 shares each and identifying themselves as 10% owners. This is a registration-period disclosure that establishes the sponsor’s baseline equity position without recording any acquisition, disposition, or derivative exercise during the reporting window. Why it matters: This filing does not alter any redemption deadline, trust disbursement schedule, extension option, or business combination milestone. The SPAC’s trust per share remains $10.08, the search period expires on 2028-01-07, and no shareholder vote, amendment, or redemption trigger is referenced. Beyond the sponsor’s stated 530,000-share count and 10% classification—which originate exclusively from the reporting entities—the document contains no assertions regarding customers, revenue, market size, strategy, technology, partnerships, litigation, or personnel.
What changed: A routine compliance exhibit: a Form 3 statement of changes in beneficial ownership. Nothing changed mechanically. The filing records no non-derivative transactions or holdings updates for Chief Financial Officer Robert M. Smeal as of 2026-01-05, indicating no alteration in insider position tracking, sponsorship conduct signals, or any impact on the SPAC's trust valuation mechanics, redemption calendar, extension parameters, or business combination search progress. Why it matters: For investors monitoring ARTC's searching phase, this establishes a verified baseline of unchanged executive equity behavior. The document contains no substantive claims regarding customers, revenue, market size, strategy, technology, partnerships, litigation, or personnel shifts beyond the officer's name and title. Because no insider trades or merger milestones are disclosed, capital allocation expectations and future redemption timelines remain entirely dependent on forthcoming target announcements, leaving current tracking metrics static.
What changed: A Form 3, which is an insider ownership report filed under Section 16(a) to disclose initial beneficial ownership by a corporate insider. The Form 3 attributes a holding of 530,000 shares (indirect) to reporting person Daniel G. Cohen, identified as director, Chief Executive Officer, and 10% owner. This disclosure tracks sponsor and executive equity positioning but does not alter, signal, or provide information regarding the SPAC’s redemption calendar, trust distribution mechanics, per-share trust value, business combination deadline, extension vote timeline, deal progress, or sponsor conduct triggers. Why it matters: Beyond confirming the reported indirect stake of 530,000 shares held by the chief executive officer, the document contains no substantive operational, financial, or strategic disclosures. There are no statements regarding investment criteria, target screening metrics, customer commitments, revenue assumptions, market sizing, technological capabilities, partnership structures, litigation exposure, or personnel changes. As a routine compliance exhibit, it serves as a baseline governance filing rather than a forward-looking update relevant to acquisition execution or capital return timelines.
What changed: SEC Form 8-A for registration of securities pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, registering units, Class A ordinary shares, and warrant rights for listing on The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC. The filing registers three distinct security classes: Units (each consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-fourth of one Warrant), Class A Ordinary Shares (par value $0.0001 per share, as stated in the document), and Warrant Rights (granting the right to purchase one Class A ordinary share). Why it matters: For a SPAC in the searching phase, this administrative filing formally maintains the Nasdaq listing of its public units, shares, and warrants, preserving secondary-market liquidity and standard trading infrastructure while the sponsor evaluates acquisition opportunities. Because it operates strictly as a regulatory register update without modifying the charter, trust terms, conversion math, or the operational timeline, it leaves shareholder redemption economics and the contractual deadline untouched.
What changed: An Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1 registration statement containing a preliminary prospectus for an initial public offering of 22,000,000 units by Art Technology Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands blank check company. The prospectus establishes a 24-month completion window (potentially extending to 27 months if a definitive agreement is executed within 24 months), after which the company will redeem 100% of public shares at a pro rata amount then on deposit in the trust account. The filing discloses that the trust account will initially hold approximately $10.00 per Class A ordinary share, totaling $220,000,000 or $253,000,000 if the underwriters fully exercise their over-allotment option, administered by Continental Stock Transfer Trust Company. Sponsor conduct terms specified in the document include monthly payments of $30,000 to Art Technology Sponsor, LLC for administrative support, compensation of up to $12,500 per month to Chief Financial Officer R. Maxwell Smeal, and up to $8,333 per month to Chief Operating Officer Emmanuelle Cohen. The document records a $25,000 acquisition of 8,708,333 Class B ordinary shares by the sponsor, alongside a committed private placement of 825,000 placement units for $8,250,000 across the sponsor and Clear Street LLC. Pro forma dilution analysis in the prospectus illustrates net tangible book value per share ranging from $(0.71) to $7.03 under varying redemption and over-allotment assumptions. Why it matters: This registration amendment materially frames the redemption and liquidity mechanics for public investors, emphasizing that creditor claims or bankruptcy proceedings could reduce distribution amounts below trust deposits. The filing discloses a working capital deficiency of $(69,346) as of September 30, 2025, and carries a going concern qualification from independent auditors WithumSmith+Brown, PC. Because the sponsor purchased founder shares at a nominal price and retains anti-dilution conversion rights designed to maintain a 25% aggregate ownership ratio, the prospectus indicates a structural financial incentive for management to execute a business combination rapidly. Concurrently, the document renounces corporate opportunities and explicitly acknowledges that current fiduciary and contractual obligations to multiple other affiliated special purpose acquisition companies may take priority, creating enforceable conflicts that could impede target identification. In addition to these governance and capital structure dynamics, the prospectus outlines a strategic focus on the art technology sector, citing a global art market size of approximately $57.5 billion annually and a digital art market size of approximately $12 billion in 2023. Personnel disclosures further note that Chief Executive Officer Daniel G. Cohen was named in prior securities litigation concerning RAIT Financial Trust, which the filing states concluded via a settlement requiring a cash payment of $32 million for a full release of all asserted claims.
What changed: A Form S-1 Registration Statement and Preliminary Prospectus for an initial public offering. Mechanics established per the filing: a $220,000,000 trust account holding $10.00 per share, a 24-month completion deadline (extendable to 27 months upon signing a definitive agreement), and public redemption rights capped at 15% if executed via proxy vote. Sponsor conduct terms detail that Art Technology Sponsor, LLC paid $25,000 for 8,708,333 founder shares and committed to purchase 550,000 placement units for $5,500,000, while Clear Street LLC bought 275,000 units for $2,750,000. Founders and insiders waived redemption and liquidation rights on their private/founder holdings. Concurrent fiduciary obligations to multiple affiliated blank-check companies are documented as existing. Why it matters: These mechanical terms define the timeline pressure and capital protection framework for public investors. The prospectus outlines a corporate strategy targeting art technology and financial services, citing external sources within the filing that characterize the global art market at approximately $57,500,000,000 annually and the digital art sector at $12,000,000,000 in 2023. Personnel disclosures list CEO Daniel G. Cohen and CFO R. Maxwell Smeal, among others, alongside historical litigation records showing Mr. Cohen previously settled a securities dispute for $32,000,000 in 2009. Given the company’s stated zero operating revenues and a reported September 30, 2025 working capital deficit of $69,346, the disclosed management’s multi-SPAC commitments and the structural economic divide between the $25,000 founder stake and the $10.00 public price highlight significant agency risks ahead of any targeted acquisition.
What changed: A confidential draft Form S-1 registration statement and preliminary prospectus for the initial public offering of 22,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. This is the foundational filing establishing the SPAC's structural terms. According to the prospectus, $220,000,000 will be deposited into a U.S.-based trust account, with redemptions priced at the pro rata aggregate amount then on deposit, 'initially anticipated to be approximately $10.00 per public share.' The filing notes up to $400,000 of annual trust interest may be withdrawn for permitted working capital withdrawals and tax payments. Why it matters: The terms establish asymmetric economics and control mechanics that heavily favor the sponsor. Per the filing, insiders waive redemption rights while retaining founder shares protected by anti-dilution provisions that adjust conversion ratios to guarantee 25% post-combination ownership. A 15% redemption limit on coordinated public shareholders, combined with sponsor voting pledges, structurally lowers the threshold required to approve a transaction.
In plain English
Redemption deadlinethe last day to hand shares back for cash
Set by the filing that calls the meeting. Tender after it and the company is under no obligation to pay you the trust value.
Cash in trust / trust per sharethe cash the company is holding for each public share
Filed quarterly in the 10-Q's XBRL. It earns interest between filings, so the figure on a given day is slightly higher than the last filed one — where we show that we label it an estimate.
Accession numberthe SEC's unique id for one filing
Every figure on this page carries the accession of the filing that states it, so you can open the primary document rather than trust us.