HCACR Hall Chadwick Acquisition Corp

BULLISH Impact: 7/10 425
Horizon months Filed Jun 3, 2026 Processed 9d 22h ago SEC 0001829126-26-006012
Rule 425 M&A communications

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Executive Summary

Hall Chadwick Acquisition Corp (HCAC) has filed this 425 communication in connection with its pending business combination with REEcycle Holdings, Inc., a U.S. rare earth recycling company. The transaction values REEcycle at $400M total equity value ($350M at closing plus a $50M earnout based on a 50 metric tonnes per annum milestone). HCAC holds approximately $207M in trust, and the combined company is expected to have at least $40M in unrestricted cash to fund REEcycle's first commercial plant. The deal, unanimously approved by both boards, creates the first publicly listed pure-play U.S. rare earth recycler and represents a strategic response to U.S. dependence on China for critical minerals.

Key Financial Metrics

Deal Value
$400.0M

Actionable Insight

Monitor shareholder approval vote and redemption levels from HCAC's trust account — high redemptions could reduce the cash available to fund REEcycle's commercial plant below the $40M minimum condition. Track SEC review of the S-4 registration statement and any updates on the $50M PIPE. The deal is the first pure-play U.S. rare earth recycler coming public, giving it a unique positioning if it closes successfully.

Key Facts

  • Transaction values REEcycle at $400M total equity value ($350M at closing + $50M earnout for achieving 50 tonnes per annum of mixed rare earth oxide)
  • HCAC has approximately $207M in trust, and combined company expected to have at least $40M in unrestricted cash at closing
  • REEcycle has a $5.1M Defense Production Act award from the U.S. Department of Defense with ~$4.2M remaining
  • Patented hydrometallurgical technology exclusively licensed from University of Houston (two patents granted 2019 and 2020)
  • 6-month lock-up for REEcycle stockholders, sponsor, and advisor shares from closing
  • Closing conditions include HCAC and REEcycle shareholder approval, SEC effectiveness, and Nasdaq listing
  • Outside date for closing is December 31, 2026

Financial Impact

$400M total equity value for REEcycle; $207M in HCAC trust; minimum $40M unrestricted cash post-closing

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Risk Factors

  • Public shareholders may redeem a significant portion of the $207M trust, reducing cash available for operations below the $40M minimum closing condition
  • The $50M earnout requires achieving 50 tonnes per annum of mixed rare earth oxide — this is a commercial milestone with execution risk
  • Audited financial statements for REEcycle must be delivered by September 30, 2026 — delay could trigger termination rights
  • Regulatory approvals and SEC review of the S-4 could delay or prevent closing

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Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
425 Filing (Primary)0001829126-26-006012
Document: hallchadwickacq_425.htm0001829126-26-006012
Document: hallchadwickacq_ex10-1.htm0001829126-26-006012
Document: hallchadwickacq_ex10-2.htm0001829126-26-006012
Document: hallchadwickacq_ex99-1.htm0001829126-26-006012
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Jun 3, 2026
11d ago
425
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$0.3300 awaiting T+20awaiting T+20
Jun 1, 2026
13d ago
8-K / 425
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$0.3301 awaiting T+20awaiting T+20
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