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ACMENASDAQSPAC / Post-Merger

Acme Acquisition Corp

Report Date: February 2026

Overall Risk Level
HIGH

Risk Assessment Gauge

LowMediumHighElevated

Executive Summary

StockDossier identified 4 areas requiring further review in this investigation. Key findings include: sponsor cost basis significantly below current trading price with lock-up expiring in 47 days, limited public disclosure of CEO's prior Chapter 11 proceedings, and revenue pipeline consisting primarily of non-binding Letters of Intent. The bull case requires 3 high-confidence assumptions to materialize simultaneously.

7-Pillar Forensic Analysis

01

Who Benefits If You Buy?

ELEVATED

NOTE: Sponsor acquired 8,625,000 founder shares at $0.003/share. At current price of $14.20, the sponsor's position is worth $122.5M on paper. Lock-up expires in 47 days.

PartySharesCost BasisCurrent ValueLock-up
Sponsor (Acme Capital)8.625M$0.003$122.5M47 days
PIPE Investors5.5M$10.00$78.1M47 days
Retail (You)Market$14.20$14.20None

Key Facts

  • Sponsor's cost basis is 4,733× lower than retail price
  • Lock-up expires August 12, 2026
  • Historical data: 78% of SPAC sponsors sell within 30 days of lock-up expiry
  • PIPE investors are also in profit and locked up for same period

Sources

S-4 Filing, Page 142: Sponsor Share Acquisition SPAC Research: Lock-up Expiry Database Form 4 Insider Filing, Feb 2026
02

Narrative vs. Evidence

REVIEW NEEDED

Company states ‘$500M revenue pipeline’ in investor presentations. SEC filing shows this figure includes Letters of Intent, non-binding agreements. Confirmed contracted revenue per filings: $12M.

ClaimSourceVerdict
“$500M pipeline”Investor deckREVIEW NEEDEDIncludes non-binding LOIs per filing
“Market leader in sector”Press releaseNot VerifiedNo cited methodology found
“Partnerships with Fortune 500”WebsiteUNCONFIRMEDPilot agreements only; no revenue contracts found in filings
“$2B addressable market”S-4 FilingCONFIRMEDCited third-party research

Sources

S-4 Filing, Page 67: Revenue Recognition Policy Investor Presentation, Slide 12: Pipeline Definition 8-K Filing: LOI Announcement
03

Structural Legal Risks

HIGH

3 warrant tranches could dilute shareholders by up to 22%. Going-concern language present in most recent 10-Q.

04

Management Track Record

HIGH

Public records show CEO's previous company entered Chapter 11 proceedings in 2019. CFO was associated with a 2021 SEC regulatory matter (resolved). These details were found in public records but not referenced in investor-facing materials reviewed.

05

Investor Cost Basis vs. Yours

ELEVATED

4 institutional investors entered at $10.00/share via PIPE. Current market price is $14.20, a 42% premium over institutional entry.

06

Historical Analogues

HIGH

3 comparable SPACs showed an average return of -52% at 12 months. 1 of 3 avoided significant decline.

07

Bull Case Stress Test

MEDIUM

Bull case requires: 80% revenue growth (LOW confidence), successful product launch (MEDIUM), and management execution (LOW confidence given track record).

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DisclaimerThis sample report is for demonstration purposes only. ‘Acme Acquisition Corp’ is a fictional company. Data shown is illustrative of report format only. StockDossier provides investigative analysis of publicly available information. Not investment advice.