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HCAC and REEcycle File S-4 With SEC for Planned Merger

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Hall Chadwick Acquisition Corp. and REEcycle Holdings jointly filed an S-4 registration statement with the SEC on Oct. 1, 2026, advancing their proposed merger.

HCAC and REEcycle File S-4 With SEC for Planned Merger

Hall Chadwick Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: HCAC) and REEcycle Holdings, Inc. disclosed Wednesday that they submitted a Form S-4 registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 1, 2026, marking a key procedural step toward completing their previously announced business combination. The joint filing includes a preliminary proxy statement and prospectus intended to inform shareholders ahead of any vote on the deal.

The registration statement has not yet been declared effective by the SEC, meaning the transaction cannot move forward to a shareholder vote until regulators clear the filing. The SEC review process typically involves comment rounds that can take weeks to months depending on the complexity of the transaction and the adequacy of disclosures.

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Alongside the regulatory filing, the two companies released an updated investor presentation, signaling efforts to keep prospective shareholders informed as the deal progresses through regulatory channels. HCAC is a NASDAQ-listed special purpose acquisition company, and the merger with REEcycle would represent its vehicle for taking the target firm public through a SPAC structure.

The business combination was previously announced prior to this filing, and the S-4 submission represents one of the most significant formal milestones in the SPAC merger process. Investors and analysts will now watch for SEC comments and any amendments to the registration statement as indicators of the deal's timeline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the Form S-4 filing that HCAC and REEcycle submitted?

The Form S-4 is a registration statement filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed business combination between Hall Chadwick Acquisition Corp. and REEcycle Holdings. It includes a preliminary proxy statement and prospectus for shareholders.

Q.Has the SEC approved the HCAC and REEcycle merger registration statement?

No. As of the announcement, the SEC has not yet declared the registration statement effective, meaning the deal cannot proceed to a shareholder vote until regulators complete their review.

Q.When was the S-4 registration statement filed with the SEC?

Hall Chadwick Acquisition Corp. and REEcycle Holdings filed the Form S-4 registration statement with the SEC on October 1, 2026.

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