Elroy Air Employee Q&A Reveals Lock-Up Terms, Pre-PIPE Structure, and Tax Treatment for $1B SPAC Merger

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Columbus Circle Capital Corp II filed an employee Q&A that details lock-up terms, pre-PIPE structure, and tax treatment for its $1 billion merger with Elroy Air.

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• Lock-Up Terms Disclosed

  Lock-up lasts 6 months after closing or until the stock closes at/above $12.00 for 20 of 30 trading days (starting at least 30 days post-closing). Applies to current employees and equity holders receiving 1%+ of consideration.

• Pre-PIPE Structure Revealed

  Pre-PIPE was structured as convertible promissory notes and warrants. Notes automatically convert to preferred stock at closing; existing Elroy Air common holders are diluted upon warrant exercise or preferred conversion.

• Tax-Free Reorganization Intended

  Merger is intended to qualify as a tax-free reorganization. Legal counsel will issue an opinion, but it is not binding on the IRS and no ruling will be sought.

• New Equity Incentive Plan

  A new equity incentive plan will be established at closing, with transition to RSUs for future grants. Compensation will remain a mix of cash and equity.

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This 425 filing discloses new material details about the pending Elroy Air merger that were not in prior announcements. The lock-up period is now quantified: 6 months or until the stock trades at $12.00 for 20 of 30 days. The pre-PIPE is revealed as convertible notes and warrants that convert to preferred stock at closing, creating dilution for existing Elroy Air holders. The merger is intended as a tax-free reorganization, and a new equity incentive plan will be established. These terms affect employee retention, shareholder dilution, and the post-merger capital structure.