LOKV Amends Merger Agreement, Boosts Incentive Plan, and Allows Early Founder Share Release

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Live Oak Acquisition Corp. V amended its merger agreement with Teamshares Inc., increasing the post-merger incentive plan from 5% to 7% and allowing for the early release of up to 1.15 million founder shares to incentivize financing or prevent redemptions.

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• Merger Agreement Amended

  Live Oak Acquisition Corp. V and Teamshares Inc. entered into a First Amendment to their Merger Agreement, dated April 1, 2026, modifying terms of the previously disclosed de-SPAC transaction.

• Increased Incentive Plan

  The number of shares reserved for the post-Closing employee incentive plan was increased from five percent (5%) to seven percent (7%) of the aggregate shares of SPAC Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately after Closing, with an additional annual evergreen increase provision.

• Early Release of Founder Shares

  Up to 1,150,000 Incentive Founder Shares will be released from transfer restrictions upon Closing if used to incentivize commitments for interim period financing or to secure commitments from public shareholders not to redeem their shares. This represents a significant portion of the company's current market capitalization.

• Liquidation Preference for Preferred Stock

  Certain holders of Company Preferred Stock may now elect to receive a liquidation preference in connection with the Closing, in exchange for forfeiting their entitlement to Earnout Shares.

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The amendments to the merger agreement introduce several material changes to the de-SPAC transaction with Teamshares Inc. Most notably, the post-closing equity incentive plan has been increased from 5% to 7% of the aggregate shares outstanding, with an additional evergreen provision for annual increases. This represents a significant increase in potential future dilution for common shareholders. Furthermore, up to 1.15 million founder shares, representing approximately 5% of the current market capitalization, can now be released from transfer restrictions upon closing. This early release, intended to incentivize financing or reduce redemptions, could create an overhang on the stock as these shares become eligible for sale sooner than initially planned. While the company states some amendments are clarifications, these specific changes to the equity structure and founder share liquidity are substantial and introduce additional dilutive elements to the transaction.