Auddia Sets September 23 Vote on Reverse Merger with Thramann Holdings; Auddia Shareholders to Own 20% of Combined Company

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Auddia's definitive proxy sets a September 23 shareholder vote on its reverse merger with Thramann Holdings. Auddia holders would own 20% of the new public company, McCarthy Finney, with CEO Jeffrey Thramann controlling 80%. The deal requires Auddia to have at least $12 million in cash at closing.

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• Shareholder Vote Set for September 23

  A special meeting will be held on September 23, 2026, for shareholders to vote on the reverse merger with Thramann Holdings. The record date is August 3, 2026, with 5,803,182 shares outstanding.

• Auddia Shareholders to Own 20% of Combined Company

  Under the merger agreement, each Auddia share converts into one share of McCarthy Finney common stock, giving Auddia shareholders approximately 20% ownership. Jeffrey Thramann will control 80% of the voting power through Holdco Special Preferred Stock and a $3.5 million note.

• Cash Condition and Ownership Adjustment

  At closing, Auddia must have at least $12 million in net cash. If cash exceeds $20 million, Auddia shareholders' ownership increases by 0.5% per $1 million above $20 million. If below $12 million, ownership decreases by 0.5% per $1 million shortfall.

• Fairness Opinion and Board Recommendation

  Houlihan Capital provided a fairness opinion to Auddia's special committee, concluding the merger consideration is fair from a financial point of view. The Auddia board unanimously recommends shareholders vote FOR the merger.

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The definitive proxy statement for Auddia's reverse merger with Thramann Holdings has been filed, scheduling a shareholder vote for September 23, 2026. If approved, Auddia shareholders will hold approximately 20% of the combined entity, McCarthy Finney, while Jeffrey Thramann commands 80% of the voting power. Structured as a reverse recapitalization, the deal designates Thramann Holdings as the accounting acquirer. A key condition requires Auddia to maintain at least $12 million in net cash at closing; otherwise, the ownership split adjusts. The agreement also includes a $3.5 million note to Thramann and a fairness opinion from Houlihan Capital. For Auddia—which has faced going-concern warnings and Nasdaq delisting risk—this merger is a critical lifeline, offering a route to combine its AI audio platform with Thramann's early-stage AI ventures in infrastructure, healthcare, and travel.