CCCT SEC filings, in plain English
Everything Columbus Circle Capital III has filed with the SEC that we hold — 21 filings, newest first, 19 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: Quarterly Report (Form 10-Q) for a blank check company that completed its IPO on July 10, 2026, covering the period through June 30, 2026 — a routine SEC compliance filing by a newly public SPAC. The SPAC completed its IPO on July 10, 2026, raising $230 million in trust ($10.00 per share), exited a pre-IPO working capital deficit, and fully repaid the $300,000 sponsor promissory note. Trust now holds $230 million. No target has been selected. The sponsor transferred 200,000 founder shares to independent directors (valued at $590,000) but no compensation expense recognized because the business combination is not yet probable. The company's focus areas for target search are disclosed: artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, sports, media and entertainment, energy transition, mining industries, and cryptocurrency. Why it matters: Establishes the baseline for trust value ($10.00 per share) and the 24-month deadline (July 10, 2028). Highlights sponsor indemnification and liquidity risks. Discloses the early-stage share transfer to directors, which may be a governance consideration. The disclosed target sectors give investors a clear sense of the intended acquisition strategy.
What changed: Form 8-K current report and accompanying Exhibit 99.1 press release. Per the filed press release, commencing July 31, 2026, holders of Columbus Circle Capital Corp III units may separately trade their components. Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share, and one-third of one redeemable warrant. The filing specifies that only whole warrants will trade post-separation, with each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share at $11.50 per share. Unseparated units continue trading under CCCTU, while separated shares and warrants trade under CCCT and CCCTW on the Nasdaq Global Market. Separation requires brokers to coordinate with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company. Why it matters: The document reports no amendments to the trust account valuation, shareholder redemption schedule, or business combination deadline. By fragmenting the security structure, the issuer provides independent price discovery for equity and derivatives tied to the stated $11.50 exercise price without altering the SPAC’s SEARCHING posture. Per the exhibit, the registrant remains a blank check company focused on mergers, amalgamations, asset acquisitions, or reorganizations across any industry or geographic region, and expressly warns that forward-looking statements regarding targets remain subject to risk factors outlined in SEC filings. The press release attributes leadership to Gary Quin as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Joseph W. Pooler, Jr. as Chief Financial Officer, and identifies Garrett Curran, Alberto Alsina Gonzalez, Marc Spiegel, and Matthew Murphy as independent directors.
What changed: A Joint Filing Agreement (Exhibit 99.1) attached to a Schedule 13D filing, which designates that Columbus Circle 3 Sponsor Corporation LLC, Cohen & Company, LLC, and Cohen & Company Inc. will collectively report their beneficial ownership of Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value, of Columbus Circle Capital Corp III as of July 17, 2026. The exhibit contains no modifications to redemption windows, trust per-share balances, extension votes, business combination targets, or sponsor governance practices. Its sole function is to allocate joint liability among the three named entities for the timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of their unified Schedule 13D disclosure. The agreement records that each party represents it qualifies to use Schedule 13D and assumes responsibility for facts pertaining to itself, while acknowledging responsibility for inaccuracies concerning the other parties to the extent known. Dennis Crilly executed the agreement on behalf of all three entities. The only explicit figures and dates in the text are the $0.0001 par value of the shares and the July 17, 2026 effective date. No share quantities, ownership percentages, trust accounting data, merger milestones, or commercial metrics are included. Why it matters: For investors tracking CCCT, this filing confirms that the sponsor entity and its affiliated Cohen & Company advisories are formally coordinating their Section 13(d) reporting obligations, likely triggered by aggregate ownership crossing a regulatory threshold. While it indicates sustained institutional scrutiny of the public equity base, it supplies no actionable information regarding the July 9, 2028 combination deadline, any pending target screening, revenue projections, partnership announcements, litigation posture, or changes to the redemption/examination framework. It is a procedural compliance attachment with zero mechanical or strategic impact on shareholder capital.
What changed: Joint Filing Agreement attached to a Schedule 13G beneficial ownership report for Columbus Circle Capital Corp III, executed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k). The filing confirms that Linden Capital L.P., Linden GP LLC, Linden Advisors LP, and Siu Min Wong have agreed to file a single Schedule 13G covering their beneficial ownership position as of July 10, 2026. Saul Ahn executed the agreement on July 13, 2026, signing in multiple capacities including as authorized signatory for the general partner, general counsel for the advisor, and attorney-in-fact for Siu Min Wong under a Power of Attorney dated June 10, 2019 cross-referenced to an Exhibit B in a June 19, 2019 filing for Haymaker Acquisition Corp II. Why it matters: This document does not address redemptions, trust valuations, extension votes, target acquisition progress, or sponsor governance actions. It contains no claims about customers, revenue, market size, strategy, technology, partnerships, litigation, or personnel changes. As a purely procedural compliance exhibit, it serves only to consolidate four affiliated holding entities into one regulatory filing. For investors tracking the July 9, 2028 business combination deadline or the stated $10 trust per share, the filing provides no mechanical adjustments, timeline shifts, capital structure changes, or strategic signals.
What changed: Form 8-K Current Report announcing the consummation of Columbus Circle Capital Corp III’s initial public offering and simultaneous private placement, filed alongside an audited balance sheet and accompanying financial statement notes. The filing discloses the July 10, 2026 closing of the IPO and private placement, placing $230,000,000 in the trust account. The registrant establishes a 24-month completion window ending 2028-07-09, requires any target fair market value to equal at least 80% of the trust account at agreement signing, and defines redemptions at per-share prices derived from trust deposits plus interest (net of taxes, minus up to $100,000 for liquidation costs). The filing confirms the full exercise of the 3,000,000-unit over-allotment option, records $5,002,057 in transaction costs ($4,000,000 underwriting fees and $1,002,057 other offering costs), discloses the issuance of 7,666,667 founder shares, notes the transfer of 200,000 founder shares to independent directors valued at $2.95 per share based on a 30% closing probability and $9.83 marketable value, details a $10,000 per month administrative service agreement effective July 8, 2026, outlines up to $1,500,000 in convertible working capital loans, and specifies CCM and Clear Street will receive a marketing fee of up to $9,800,000 upon completion. Why it matters: Beyond redemption calendar and trust mechanics, the filing substantiates the Company’s pre-deal posture: management asserts it has selected December 31 as its fiscal year end and will generate non-operating income only from trust interest until a business combination closes. Notes disclose no target selection or substantive discussions have occurred, confirming the SEARCHING status. Personnel updates show Gary Quin serves as Chief Executive Officer and four independent directors received 200,000 founder shares for services through combination. The auditor, WithumSmith+Brown, PC, opined the balance sheet fairly presents financial position as of July 10, 2026, showing $1,819,962 in operating cash, $230,000,000 in trust cash, $277,177 in accrued liabilities, and $1,558,985 in shareholders’ equity. These disclosures anchor the baseline financials and strategic timeline against which sponsors and underwriters will execute their $9,800,000 marketing mandate and manage dilution via convertible loans.
What changed: Form 4 — Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership, a regulatory ledger documenting changes in equity holdings by insiders and affiliates. The filing reports that on 2026-07-10, Columbus Circle 3 Sponsor Corp LLC, Cohen & Company LLC, and Cohen & Co Inc. acquired 265,000 shares in the open market at $10 per share, bringing the disclosed post-transaction position to 265,000 shares. No amendments were filed to modify the 2028-07-09 search deadline, and no adjustments were recorded for the public trust balance or redemption thresholds. Why it matters: Open-market accumulation at $10 per share may reflect buyer interest during the searching phase, but because the data originates solely from the reporting persons’ transaction log rather than from company officers or board resolutions, it contains no verified assertions regarding target candidates, revenue trajectories, technology roadmaps, or partnership terms. Without executive commentary or charter amendments, the share purchase does not mechanically extend the trust duration, alter the per-share liquidation value, or signal a binding capital commitment toward a business combination.
What changed: Form 8-K reporting the closing of Columbus Circle Capital Corp III's initial public offering (IPO) on July 10, 2026. The SPAC completed its IPO of 23,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $230,000,000. The trust account was funded with $230,000,000. The company also completed a private placement of 665,000 units to sponsor and representatives for $6,650,000. The deadline to complete a business combination is 24 months from closing (July 10, 2028). The board of directors and various agreements (underwriting, warrant, trust, registration rights, etc.) were established. Why it matters: This filing establishes the trust value per share at $10.00, sets the redemption deadline (July 2028), and provides the baseline for all future redemption calculations and deal timelines. Investors need this to track the trust account, understand sponsor economics, and monitor for future extensions or business combination announcements.
What changed: This is a final prospectus (Form 424B4) for the initial public offering of Columbus Circle Capital Corp III, a newly formed blank-check SPAC. It registers the sale of 20,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, each consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant. This filing is the definitive prospectus for the SPAC's IPO. It establishes all terms of the offering. The trust per-share amount is confirmed at $10.00. The deadline to complete a business combination is 24 months from closing (or July 2028 based on the filing date). The document details the sponsor's founder shares purchased at ~$0.003 per share, the private placement of 665,000 units to the sponsor and underwriters, and the lock-up and transfer restrictions. It also reports on the sponsor's prior SPAC, Columbus Circle 1, which completed a business combination but experienced 91.2% redemptions, with the combined company's stock (ProCap Financial, Inc.) trading at $1.60 as of July 7, 2026. Why it matters: This document is the complete rulebook for the SPAC. Key points for investors: (1) The trust is $10.00 per share. (2) The sponsor paid a nominal price for its founder shares, creating a significant incentive to close any deal and substantial potential dilution for public shareholders. (3) The prior Cohen-affiliated SPAC (Columbus 1) suffered a 91.2% redemption rate, and its post-merger stock trades at $1.60, a 84% decline from trust value, which is a cautionary signal about sponsor conduct and deal quality. (4) The 24-month deadline starts from the closing of this offering. (5) The stated target industries are broad (AI, sports, energy, mining, crypto) and the strategy includes seeking European targets to re-domicile in the U.S.
What changed: Prospectus (424B4) for the initial public offering of Columbus Circle Capital Corp III, a blank-check SPAC, effective July 8, 2026, for a $200 million offering of 20 million units at $10.00 per unit. This is the final prospectus filed upon effectiveness of the registration statement. It formally launches the IPO, setting the terms for 20,000,000 units (each unit = 1 Class A share + 1/3 warrant), a $200 million trust (at $10.00/share), a 24-month deadline from closing (through approximately July 2028), and the simultaneous private placement of 665,000 units ($6.65M) to the sponsor and underwriters. It also updates the allocation of founder shares and details the non-managing sponsor investor structure. Why it matters: This establishes the final, binding terms for the IPO. For investors tracking redemption mechanics, the trust is confirmed at $10.00 per public share with redemption rights on any business combination. The deadline is 24 months from the offering's closing. The sponsor and related parties have locked up founder shares for six months post-business combination and private placement units for 30 days post-business combination. The prospectus also discloses substantial conflicts of interest with Cohen Company entities and details the anti-dilution provisions for founder shares.
What changed: A routine listing registration filing (Form 8-A12B) registering certain classes of securities under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for quotation on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. The filing formally registers three security classes for Nasdaq listing: units composed of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant; Class A ordinary shares carrying a par value of $0.0001 per share; and whole redeemable warrants exercisable at an exercise price of $11.50. Executed by Chief Executive Officer Gary Quin on July 8, 2026, it incorporates by reference the full prospectus descriptions from the Form S-1 filed May 26, 2026 (File No. 333-296208). It does not modify the externally tracked redemption deadline of 2028-07-09, adjust the trust account distribution mechanics, or propose any timeline extension amendments. Why it matters: It completes the statutory registration required for public trading, cementing the precise structural parameters—the $11.50 warrant strike, the 1/3 warrant-per-unit ratio, and the $0.0001 par—that directly determine future shareholder dilution upon redemption, warrant settlement schedules, and secondary market pricing dynamics. While administratively standard for a SPAC in its SEARCHING phase, it confirms Gary Quin’s continued executive authority and fixes the registrant’s principal place of business at 3 Columbus Circle, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10019. The document contains no commercial substance: there are no statements regarding pending acquisitions, target screening criteria, customer contracts, revenue models, addressable market size, strategic alliances, litigation exposure, or technological capabilities. All structural figures and legal descriptions originate exclusively from the registrant’s prospectus and the executing officer’s attestation.
What changed: A Form 3 insider ownership report, which the SEC classification treats as a routine compliance exhibit filed by Columbus Circle Capital Corp III. The filing states that reporting person Alsina Gonzalez Alberto, listed as a director, submitted zero non-derivative transactions and reports no current share holdings. The text contains no numerical data, trust account balances, redemption schedules, extension proposals, or acquisition milestones. Why it matters: Because the director’s submission records no activity, it does not advance or delay the July 9, 2028 business combination deadline, adjust the trust account’s per-share value, or reflect sponsor conduct that would affect redemption elections or extension voting. As an administrative record without claimed customer contracts, revenue metrics, market sizing, strategic targets, technology disclosures, partnership agreements, litigation matters, or personnel movements, the document provides no substantive update for investors tracking CCCT’s deal progress or capital return mechanics.
What changed: This document is a Form 3 initial statement of beneficial ownership, filed as an insider ownership report by Director Murphy Matthew Joseph for Columbus Circle Capital Corp III. Bearing on redemption deadlines, trust value, extensions, deal progress, and sponsor conduct: the filing explicitly states 'No non-derivative transactions or holdings reported,' indicating zero movement in the named director’s equity position and containing no language addressing the 2028-07-09 search window, trust account valuations, extension proposals, merger negotiation status, or sponsor governance adjustments. Why it matters: According to the direct assertions of the submission, the absence of disclosed transactions or holdings supplies no fresh data points regarding management’s capital deployment cadence, incentive alignment, or defensive positioning. Because the text makes no claims about customer acquisition, revenue performance, addressable market dimensions, technology development, commercial partnerships, active litigation, or personnel changes, the filing operates exclusively as a procedural compliance record rather than a catalyst for investor timeline modeling or valuation revision.
What changed: SEC Form 3 — initial statement of beneficial ownership of securities. The filing identifies director Marc Ellis Spiegel as the reporting person and explicitly states 'No non-derivative transactions or holdings reported.' As a result, there is no disclosed movement in insider equity, trust reserve mechanics, redemption window parameters, extension voting procedures, or sponsor conduct tied to capital allocation. Columbus Circle Capital III continues operating in SEARCHING status toward its July 9, 2028 deadline, with the trust maintaining the stated value of $10 per share. Why it matters: For investors tracking redemption calendars, trust preservation, deal progression, or founder/sponsor alignment, this submission delivers no actionable shift in those mechanics. The director’s failure to list any initial common stock or warrant positions offers zero baseline visibility into skin-in-the-game magnitude, future dilution pathways, or governance leverage ahead of a combination. The filing appears to reflect standard administrative reporting rather than a strategic equity event. All referenced figures, dates, and operational descriptors originate directly from the filing text and the provided SPAC metadata; no mathematical conversions, rounding, or external trust-value conventions were applied. Subsequent Form 4 filings, proxy materials, or merger documentation will be required to update redemption thresholds, extension votes, or target negotiation progress.
What changed: A routine SEC Form 3 insider ownership report for Columbus Circle Capital Corp III, filed by reporting person Joseph W. Pooler Jr. in his capacity as Chief Financial Officer. According to the filing's own language, Mr. Pooler reported executing no non-derivative transactions and holding no non-derivative securities. The document makes no reference to, nor tracks any movement in, the issuer's trust fund composition, redemption threshold calculations, extension voting procedures, business combination target list, or sponsor governance actions. Why it matters: As a standard initial disclosure, this document establishes a regulatory baseline for the company's chief financial officer. Because it explicitly attributes zero transaction volume and zero block holdings to leadership, it delivers no actionable intelligence regarding capital deployment, shareholder liquidity windows, or merger negotiation velocity, and leaves all prior SPAC operational parameters, including the stated trust allocation and 2028-07-09 expiration, unchanged from previous filings.
What changed: A Form 3 insider ownership report filed with the SEC on 2026-07-08, identified by filing number 0001185185-26-002846, submitted by director Garrett Paul Curran for Columbus Circle Capital Corp III. The filing explicitly notes 'No non-derivative transactions or holdings reported.' There are no alterations to the SPAC’s SEARCHING status, the trust/share $10 valuation, or the 2028-07-09 redemption deadline. Insider equity positions remain unchanged. Why it matters: As a routine compliance exhibit, this submission confirms zero insider trading activity during the reporting window. It contains no substantive disclosures regarding customer relationships, revenue generation, market size estimates, corporate strategy, technology pipelines, partnership agreements, litigation matters, or executive personnel changes. For investors tracking redemption mechanics and sponsor conduct, the filing verifies that director Garrett Paul Curran executed no transactions that would drain trust value or accelerate dilution, preserving the baseline capital structure without signaling deal urgency or deviation from the stated timeline.
What changed: SEC Form 3 — routine compliance exhibit / insider ownership report [0001185185-26-002844]. According to the submitted filing, three reporting persons—COLUMBUS CIRCLE 3 SPONSOR Corp LLC, Cohen & Company, LLC, and Cohen & Co Inc.—are each designated as a '10% owner.' The report explicitly states that 'No non-derivative transactions or holdings reported' were submitted for these parties. Consequently, the filing discloses zero modifications to the $10 trust per share, no extension amendments, no business combination updates, and no sponsor conduct disclosures. Why it matters: The filing author identifies this as a static administrative snapshot immediately preceding the 2028-07-09 deadline. By confirming that none of the 10% holding sponsors executed or registered any equity movements, the report removes uncertainty regarding covert dilution or secondary capital calls that could affect the $10 trust distribution. Investors tracking redemption mechanics can rely on this certification that founder and affiliated stakes remained unadjusted, preserving standard dilution and voting power assumptions through the liquidation window.
What changed: SEC Form 3 initial statement of beneficial ownership (insider ownership report). The filing states that Quin Gary, identified as director, CEO & Chairman of the Board of Columbus Circle Capital Corp III, reported no non-derivative transactions or holdings. It provides no adjustments to the SPAC’s $10 trust per share, the 2028-07-09 deadline, any proposed trust extensions, merger negotiation status, or sponsor conduct. Why it matters: This submission operates as a routine regulatory compliance exhibit confirming initial insider registration. The report contains no assertions regarding customer relationships, revenue projections, addressable markets, strategic direction, proprietary technology, commercial partnerships, pending litigation, or leadership transitions. Because the filing attributes zero equity activity to the named officer and omits all commercial or operational commentary, it does not shift investor focus away from the unextended 2028-07-09 redemption window or the stated $10 per-share trust balance. Participants tracking acquisition milestones or sponsor fiduciary behavior will find this document informational rather than operationally transformative.
What changed: Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1 Registration Statement (S-1/A) for the initial public offering of Columbus Circle Capital Corp III, a blank check company (SPAC) formed to effect a business combination. This amendment adds a market making prospectus for secondary market transactions by Cohen & Company Capital Markets and updates the preliminary prospectus with audited financial statements as of December 31, 2025 and unaudited interim financial statements as of March 31, 2026. No business combination target has been selected or announced. Why it matters: The filing provides the definitive terms of the SPAC's $200 million IPO (20 million units at $10.00 per unit), trust structure, redemption rights, sponsor compensation, and conflicts of interest. It confirms the 24-month completion window (through mid-2028) and the per-share trust value of $10.00. While no deal progress is disclosed, the filing is material for investors evaluating redemption deadlines, sponsor incentives, and potential dilution.
What changed: S-1 Registration Statement for a new SPAC initial public offering, including a prospectus for the IPO and a separate market making prospectus. This is an initial filing that establishes a new blank-check company seeking to raise $200,000,000. It specifies all deal terms, including 20,000,000 units at $10.00 each, warrants exercisable at $11.50, a 24-month deadline, and a $10.00 trust value. The filing identifies multiple related party arrangements including the sponsor's purchase of 265,000 private placement units ($2,650,000) for the sponsor and 400,000 private placement units ($4,000,000) for CCM and Clear Street, totaling $6,650,000. The document also reveals historical performance of the management team's prior SPAC: Columbus Circle 1 (Nasdaq: BRR) experienced 91.2% redemptions, an aggregate redemption amount of $235,500,000, and its combined company ProCap Financial Inc's closing share price was $1.72 as of May 21, 2026. Columbus Circle 2 (Nasdaq: CMII) closed at $9.90 as of May 21, 2026. Why it matters: This filing marks the formal launch of a new SPAC with $200M trust capacity and a standard 24-month life, but its significance lies in the clear disclosure of a prior SPAC outcome: 91.2% redemptions in Columbus Circle 1, leaving only $14.5M in trust for its deal. This historical data gives investors a concrete metric for assessing management's deal-making and shareholder support track record. The document makes no claim of a target or substantive discussions.
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Redemption deadlinethe last day to hand shares back for cash
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Cash in trust / trust per sharethe cash the company is holding for each public share
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