Auddia Signs Definitive Merger Agreement with Thramann Holdings, Shareholders to Own 20% of Combined Entity

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Auddia Inc. has signed a definitive merger agreement with Thramann Holdings, LLC, forming a new holding company, McCarthy Finney, Inc. (MCFN). Auddia shareholders will own 20% of the combined entity, which management estimates to be valued at $250 million, subject to a $12 million cash-on-hand condition at closing.

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• Definitive Merger Agreement Signed

  Auddia Inc. has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Thramann Holdings, LLC, following previous non-binding letters of intent announced on 2026-02-02 and 2026-01-20.

• New Holding Company Formed

  The transaction will result in the formation of a new public holding company, McCarthy Finney, Inc., which will trade under the ticker symbol MCFN.

• Significant Ownership Shift

  Auddia shareholders are expected to own approximately 20% of McCarthy Finney, while Jeff Thramann (sole member of Thramann Holdings) will own approximately 80%.

• Cash Condition for Closing

  The merger is conditioned on Auddia having at least $12 million in net cash at closing. Pro forma financials indicate a plan to raise $10.53 million in equity financing to meet this requirement.

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Auddia Inc. has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Thramann Holdings, LLC, a privately held holding company controlling three AI-native companies. This transaction will create a new public holding company, McCarthy Finney, Inc., which will trade under the ticker MCFN. Existing Auddia shareholders are expected to own approximately 20% of the combined entity, while Jeff Thramann, Auddia's current CEO and the sole member of Thramann Holdings, will own approximately 80%. The deal is conditioned on Auddia having at least $12 million in net cash at closing, with pro forma financials indicating a plan to raise $10.53 million in equity financing to meet this target. Management estimates the base case discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation of McCarthy Finney to be $250 million, implying a value of $50 million for Auddia shareholders' 20% stake, a significant premium to Auddia's current market valuation. The transaction, which is a related party deal, was unanimously approved by Auddia's special committee of independent directors and supported by a fairness opinion. This marks a significant strategic shift for Auddia, aiming to leverage AI and Web3 technologies across new verticals.