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AOMC and Odyssey Agree $1 Billion Deep-Sea Merger

PUBLISHED Apr 8, 2026, 8:35 AM ET

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United States: American Ocean Minerals Corporation announced on Wednesday it will merge with Nasdaq-listed Odyssey Marine Exploration in an all-stock transaction valuing the combined company at about $1 billion, and the merged firm will operate as American Ocean Minerals Corp., seeking a Nasdaq listing under the ticker AOMC. The deal includes more than $150 million in private placement funding and a $75 million pre-public financing, is expected to leave the combined company with roughly $175 million cash, requires Odyssey to divest PHOSAGMEX prior to closing, and is expected to close late in Q2 or early Q3 2026.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Companies announce definitive all-stock merger agreement (reported on a Wednesday).
AOMC completes $75m pre-public financing and secures over $150m in private placement commitments.
Boards and shareholders approve the transaction and the combined company will operate as AOMC.
Odyssey announces plan to divest Mexican phosphate asset PHOSAGMEX prior to closing.
Transaction expected to close late Q2 or early Q3 2026, with anticipated Nasdaq listing under ticker AOMC.

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This merger could impact your investments. If you hold stock in either company, expect changes. Check your portfolio. Also, the new AOMC may offer fresh opportunities. Keep an eye on the Nasdaq listing.

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Who Benefited

Institutional and strategic investors, AOMC shareholders and allied supply-chain partners benefited from raised capital, a U.S.-controlled critical-minerals platform and an expected Nasdaq listing that could accelerate exploration and commercialization efforts.

Who Impacted

Local marine environments, coastal communities and competing smaller operators may face increased environmental, regulatory and market pressures from expanded deep-sea exploration and consolidation of assets.

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