Key Highlights

  • Amendment No. 3 revises the equity incentive plan, allowing awards up to 10% of the surviving company's shares.
  • The surviving corporation must adopt the plan under Section 6.7 and obtain board approval, with further edits negotiated per Section 11.5.
  • The amendment replaces the original provision in Section 6.7 with language that mandates the surviving corporation to adopt a new equity incentive plan, commonly referred to as the LTIP.

Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. The change is codified in Amendment No. 3 dated July 22, 2026, and signals a concrete step toward aligning management rewards with shareholder value once the merger with Pasqal Holding SAS closes.

By setting the award ceiling at ten percent, the company creates a sizable pool for future talent and retention. This expansion may affect dilution calculations and will be reflected in the final share count after the transaction completes.

Amendment Expands Share Incentives

The amendment replaces the original provision in Section 6.7 with language that mandates the surviving corporation to adopt a new equity incentive plan, commonly referred to as the LTIP. Under the revised text, the plan can issue either founder’s warrants, known in France as BSPCEs, or actions gratuites, both capped at ten percent of the aggregate number of shares outstanding immediately after closing on a fully‑diluted basis. The cap includes any redemptions by the company’s shareholders, ensuring the pool size is measured after all shareholder actions are settled.

The change obliges the board of the surviving corporation to approve the plan, integrating it into the corporate governance framework. By formalizing the award mechanism, the company provides a clear path for future equity compensation, which could influence investor sentiment as the merger approaches.

Mechanics of the New LTIP

The revised agreement details that the equity incentive plan will be negotiated in good faith between the company and Pasqal, guided by recommendations from Pasqal’s compensation consultant. Section 11.3 governs notice provisions, while Section 11.5 outlines severability, ensuring that if any part of the plan is deemed unenforceable, the remainder stays intact. These sections collectively create a strong legal scaffold for the LTIP, reducing operational risk.

The inclusion of performance‑based vesting criteria further aligns award recipients with the combined entity’s strategic objectives. The structured approach may lower the cost of capital by demonstrating disciplined compensation practices to prospective investors.

Strategic Timing of the Change

The amendment arrives after two prior amendments in May and June, marking a rapid succession of contractual refinements as the merger deadline looms. By solidifying the equity incentive framework now, the company removes a potential source of uncertainty that could have delayed shareholder approvals or regulatory clearance. The timing also coincides with the company’s ongoing discussions about dual‑listing prospects on Euronext Paris, where a transparent LTIP can enhance marketability to European investors.

As the surviving corporation prepares for its public debut, the ten‑percent award ceiling provides a competitive tool for attracting senior talent to execute the post‑merger growth plan. The strategic placement of the amendment therefore strengthens the transaction’s overall execution narrative.

Next Milestone for the Combination

The final step for the business combination will be the completion of shareholder votes and receipt of all required regulatory approvals, slated for the coming weeks. The board’s endorsement of the revised LTIP is expected to be recorded in the minutes of the closing meeting, which will serve as the definitive trigger for the award pool’s establishment. That filing will provide the first concrete numbers on dilution and may prompt a reassessment of valuation metrics.

Based on the Form 8‑K filed 22 July 2026.

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