SVAQ-EigenQ merger amendment expands board to nine, adds 10% equity plan

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SVAQ and EigenQ amended their merger agreement, expanding the post-close board to nine members and adding a 10% equity incentive plan with annual increases. Sponsor support shares gain broader usage flexibility.

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• Board Expanded to 9 Members

  The post-close board expands from seven to nine directors, all designated by EigenQ, cementing its control.

• Equity Incentive Plan Established

  A new plan reserves 10% of fully-diluted post-close shares (~2.9M shares at current valuation), with an automatic 1% annual increase that creates ongoing dilution.

• Sponsor Shares Repurposed

  Up to 2,165,950 sponsor shares can now be used for any deal-related purpose, not just financing, potentially reducing sponsor alignment.

• Redemption Mechanics Clarified

  Public shareholders will be redeemed immediately before Domestication, removing uncertainty around timing.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · SVAQ · Real Estate & Construction

An amendment to the merger agreement between Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. (SVAQ) and EigenQ reshapes post-close governance and incentives. The board will grow from seven to nine members, all designated by EigenQ, while a new equity incentive plan reserves 10% of fully-diluted shares—roughly 2.9 million shares at current valuation—with an automatic 1% annual increase. Additionally, the sponsor's support shares, up to 2,165,950, can now be deployed for any deal-related purpose, not just financing. These revisions tighten EigenQ's grip on the combined entity and introduce a steady dilution overhang for public shareholders, though the transaction remains on course.