Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I Finalizes $10 Billion Merger with Strategic Metals Platform Miotal

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Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I (FERA) has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Miotal, a strategic metals platform, valuing the target at $10 billion. This transaction will transform FERA into a publicly listed entity focused on high-purity strategic materials.

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• Definitive Merger Agreement Signed

  Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I (FERA) has entered into a definitive Business Combination Agreement with SMT Holdings Limited (Miotal), a strategic metals platform. This 8-K provides the full details following the initial announcement on April 8, 2026.

• Target Valuation and Structure

  Miotal is valued at $10 billion, with each Holdco Ordinary Share valued at $10.00. FERA will merge into a subsidiary of Miotal SPAC HoldCo, Inc. (Holdco), with FERA shareholders converting to Holdco shares and Miotal shareholders exchanging for Holdco shares.

• Strategic Metals Business

  Miotal owns a substantial, independently verified inventory of high-purity strategic metals (ultrafine copper powder, ultrafine nickel wire, rare earth metals) estimated at $35 billion, critical for national defense and advanced technology applications.

• Sponsor Support and Cost Coverage

  The Sponsor has agreed to vote in favor of the transaction, waive redemption rights for its shares, and cover FERA transaction costs exceeding $15 million, either in cash or by reducing its Holdco Ordinary Shares.

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This 8-K provides the definitive details of the merger agreement between Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I (FERA) and SMT Holdings Limited (Miotal), following the initial announcement yesterday. The transaction is highly significant, valuing Miotal at $10 billion, which is a substantial acquisition for FERA, a SPAC with a market capitalization of approximately $322 million. Miotal's business, focused on high-purity strategic metals critical for defense and advanced technology, positions the combined entity in a strategically important sector. Key conditions include FERA shareholder approval, regulatory clearances, Nasdaq listing, and Miotal completing at least $50 million in 'Min Stockpile Sales' prior to closing, indicating a focus on immediate asset monetization. The Sponsor's agreement to cover FERA transaction costs exceeding $15 million is a favorable term for FERA shareholders, mitigating potential financial burdens. Investors should monitor the progress of these closing conditions and the integration of the two entities.