M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Mar 12, 2026.
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FY2025 · Filed Mar 12, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-28.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-03-12.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Added paragraphs (13)
Current report
Recent Developments
Current report
On July 7, 2025, the Company, ReserveOne, Pubco, SPAC Merger Sub, and Company Merger Sub, entered into the Business Combination Agreement.
Current report
Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, the Company will effect the Domestication to Delaware. Following the Domestication, SPAC Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving entity, and as a result of which the Company will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco. Promptly following the SPAC Merger, Company Merger Sub will merge with and into ReserveOne, with ReserveOne continuing as the surviving company, and as a result of which ReserveOne will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco.
Current report
As a result of the Mergers, Pubco will become a publicly traded company, all upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement and in accordance with applicable laws.
Current report
The shares of Pubco Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, will be listed for trading and will be freely transferable, subject to the transfer restrictions set forth in the Sponsor Support Agreement and the Lock-Up Agreement and any restrictions pursuant to applicable laws. The shares of Pubco Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, will not be listed or freely transferable.
Current report
The foregoing description of the Business Combination Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Business Combination Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 2.1, and incorporated by reference herein.
Current report
Second Sponsor Note
Current report
On February 18, 2026, we issued a promissory note (the “Second Sponsor Note”) to the Sponsor, pursuant to which we can borrow up to an aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 from the Sponsor. On February 18, 2026, we borrowed $600,000 under the Second Sponsor Note. The proceeds of the Second Sponsor Note will be used for general working capital purposes. The Second Sponsor Note bears no interest and is payable in full upon the consummation of our initial business combination.
Current report
The foregoing description of the**Second Sponsor Note does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Second Sponsor Note, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.19, and incorporated by reference herein.
Current report
Promissory Notes – Related Party
Current report
Prior to the IPO, we issued a promissory note to the Original Sponsor, pursuant to which we could borrow up to an aggregate principal amount of $300,000. The Promissory Note was non-interest bearing and payable upon the earlier of (i) December 31, 2024, or (ii) the completion of the IPO. No amounts were borrowed under the Promissory Note and borrowings under the Promissory Note are no longer available.
Current report
On June 16, 2025, we issued a promissory note, pursuant to which we could borrow up to an aggregate principal amount of $2,500,000 from the Sponsor (the “Sponsor Note”). As of December 31, 2025, the full $2,500,000 available under the Sponsor Note had been drawn, and the entire amount was outstanding. Up to $1,500,000 of the aggregate principal amount drawn under the Sponsor Note may be convertible into Private Placement Warrants of the post business combination entity at a price of $1.00 per warrant at the option of the Sponsor. If the Business Combination or another initial business combination is not consummated, the Sponsor Note may not be repaid and may not be able to be converted into Pubco Warrants, pursuant to its terms. Such warrants would be identical to the Private Placement Warrants.
Current report
On February 18, 2026, we issued a promissory note (the “Second Sponsor Note”) to the Sponsor, pursuant to which we can borrow up to an aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 from the Sponsor. On February 18, 2026, we borrowed $600,000 under the Second Sponsor Note. The proceeds of the Second Sponsor Note will be used for general working capital purposes. The Second Sponsor Note bears no interest and is payable in full upon the consummation of our initial business combination.
Reworded paragraphs (13)
Previous wording
The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and the notes related thereto which are included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those set forth under “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Current wording
The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and the notes related thereto which are included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those set forth under “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our other filings with the SEC, including our preliminary proxy statement/prospectus to be included in a Registration Statement on Form S-4, as amended, that we filed with the SEC relating to the proposed business combination with ReserveOne.
Previous wording
We are a blank check company incorporated in the Cayman Islands on March 12, 2024 formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or other similar Business Combination with one or more businesses. We intend to effectuate our Business Combination using cash derived from the proceeds of the Initial Public Offering and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, our shares, debt or a combination of cash, shares and debt.
Current wording
We are a blank check company incorporated in the Cayman Islands on March 12, 2024, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or other similar Business Combination with one or more businesses. We intend to effectuate our Business Combination using cash derived from the proceeds of the IPO and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, our shares, debt or a combination of cash, shares and debt.
Previous wording
We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities from March 12, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024 were organizational activities, those necessary to prepare for the Initial Public Offering, described below, and identifying a target company for a Business Combination. We do not expect to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of our Business Combination. We generate non-operating income in the form of interest income on cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account. We incur expenses as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well as for due diligence expenses.
Current wording
We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities from March 12, 2024 (inception), through December 31, 2025, were organizational activities, those necessary to prepare for the IPO, described below, and identifying a target company for a business combination. We do not expect to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of our business combination. We generate non-operating income in the form of interest income on cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account. We incur expenses as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well as for due diligence expenses.
Previous wording
For the period from March 12, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024, we had net income of $5,226,327, which consists of $5,679,743 from interest earned on cash held in Trust Account, partially offset by $453,416 of general and administrative costs.
Current wording
For the period from March 12, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024, we had net income of $5,226,327, which consists of $5,679,743 from interest earned on cash held in Trust Account, partially offset by $453,416 of general and operating costs.
Previous wording
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Current wording
Going Concern, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Previous wording
Until the consummation of the Initial Public Offering, our only source of liquidity was an initial purchase of shares of Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, by the Sponsor and loans or advances from the Sponsor or another related party.
Current wording
Until the consummation of the IPO, our only source of liquidity was an initial purchase of shares of Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, by the Sponsor and loans or advances from the Sponsor or another related party.
Previous wording
On August 2, 2024, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 28,750,000 Units at $10.00 per Units, which includes the full exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option in the amount of 3,750,000 Units generating gross proceeds of $287,500,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, we consummated the sale of an aggregate of 8,337,500 Private Placement Warrants at a price of $1.00 per Private Placement Warrant, in a private placement to the Sponsor and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., the representative of the underwriters of the initial Public Offering, generating gross proceeds of $8,337,500.
Current wording
On August 2, 2024, we consummated the IPO of 28,750,000 Units at $10.00 per Units, which includes the full exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option in the amount of 3,750,000 Units generating gross proceeds of $287,500,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the IPO, we consummated the sale of an aggregate of 8,337,500 Private Placement Warrants at a price of $1.00 per Private Placement Warrant, in a private placement to the Sponsor and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., the representative of the underwriters of the IPO, generating gross proceeds of $8,337,500.
Previous wording
Following the Initial Public Offering, the full exercise of the over-allotment option, and the sale of the Units, a total of $288,937,500 was placed in the Trust Account. We incurred $19,406,996 of transaction costs, consisting of $5,000,000 of cash underwriting fee, $13,400,000 of deferred underwriting fee, and $1,006,996 of other offering costs.
Current wording
Following the IPO, the full exercise of the over-allotment option, and the sale of the Units, a total of $288,937,500 was placed in the Trust Account. We incurred $19,406,996 of transaction costs, consisting of $5,000,000 of cash underwriting fee, $13,400,000 of deferred underwriting fee, and $1,006,996 of other offering costs.
Previous wording
As of December 31, 2024, we had marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $294,617,243. We may withdraw interest from the Trust Account to pay taxes, if any. We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in the Trust Account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the Trust Account (less income taxes payable), to complete our Business Combination. To the extent that our share capital or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete our Business Combination, the remaining proceeds held in the Trust Account will be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target business or businesses, make other acquisitions and pursue our growth strategies.** **
Current wording
As of December 31, 2025, we had marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $306,880,908. We may withdraw interest from the Trust Account to pay taxes, if any. We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in the Trust Account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the Trust Account (less income taxes payable), to complete our initial business combination. To the extent that our share capital or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete our business combination, the remaining proceeds held in the Trust Account will be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target business or businesses, make other acquisitions and pursue our growth strategies.
Previous wording
As of December 31, 2024, we had cash of $821,188. We intend to use the funds held outside the Trust Account primarily to identify and evaluate target businesses, perform business due diligence on prospective target businesses, travel to and from the offices, plants or similar locations of prospective target businesses or their representatives or owners, review corporate documents and material agreements of prospective target businesses, and structure, negotiate and complete a Business Combination.
Current wording
As of December 31, 2025, we had cash of $1,175,051 and working capital deficit of $5,995,887. We intend to use the funds held outside the Trust Account primarily to identify and evaluate target businesses, perform business due diligence on prospective target businesses, travel to and from the offices, plants or similar locations of prospective target businesses or their representatives or owners, review corporate documents and material agreements of prospective target businesses, and structure, negotiate and complete a business combination. In connection with our assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with ASC 205-40, “Presentation of Financial Statements -Going Concern,” management has determined that our liquidity concerns and mandatory liquidation date raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. No adjustments have been made to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities should we be required to liquidate after the period in which we have to complete our initial business combination. The Company cannot assure that its plans to consummate an initial business combination will be successful.
Previous wording
In order to fund working capital deficiencies or finance transaction costs in connection with a Business Combination, the Sponsor, or certain of our officers and directors or their affiliates may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds as may be required. If we complete a Business Combination, we would repay such loaned amounts. In the event that a Business Combination does not close, we may use a portion of the working capital held outside the Trust Account to repay such loaned amounts but no proceeds from our Trust Account would be used for such repayment. Up to $1,500,000 of such Working Capital Loans may be convertible into private placement warrants of the post Business Combination entity at a price of $1.00 per warrant at the option of the lender. The warrants would be identical to the Private Placement Warrants.
Current wording
In order to fund working capital deficiencies or finance transaction costs in connection with a business combination, the Sponsor, or certain of our officers and directors or their affiliates may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds as may be required. If we complete our initial business combination, we would repay such loaned amounts. In the event that a business combination does not close, we may use a portion of the working capital held outside the Trust Account to repay such loaned amounts but no proceeds from our Trust Account would be used for such repayment.
Previous wording
We do not believe we will need to raise additional funds in order to meet the expenditures required for operating our business. However, if our estimate of the costs of identifying a target business, undertaking in-depth due diligence and negotiating a Business Combination are less than the actual amount necessary to do so, we may have insufficient funds available to operate our business prior to our Business Combination. Moreover, we may need to obtain additional financing either to complete our Business Combination or because we become obligated to redeem a significant number of our Public Shares upon consummation of our Business Combination, in which case we may issue additional securities or incur debt in connection with such Business Combination.
Current wording
We may need to raise additional funds in order to meet the expenditures required for operating our business. However, if our estimate of the costs of identifying a target business, undertaking in-depth due diligence and negotiating a business combination are less than the actual amount necessary to do so, we may have insufficient funds available to operate our business prior to our business combination. Moreover, we may need to obtain additional financing either to complete our business combination or because we become obligated to redeem a significant number of our Public Shares upon consummation of our business combination, in which case we may issue additional securities or incur debt in connection with such business combination.
Previous wording
The underwriters had a 45-day option from the date of the Initial Public Offering to purchase up to an additional 3,750,000 units to cover over-allotments, if any. Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the underwriters elected to fully exercise the over-allotment option to purchase the additional 3,750,000 Units at a price of $10.00 per Unit.
Current wording
The underwriters had a 45-day option from the date of the IPO to purchase up to an additional 3,750,000 units to cover over-allotments, if any. Simultaneously with the closing of the IPO, the underwriters elected to fully exercise the over-allotment option to purchase the additional 3,750,000 Units at a price of $10.00 per Unit.
Rearranged current paragraphs (2)
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
For the year ended December 31, 2025, we had net income of $5,778,750, which consists of $12,263,666 from interest earned on cash held in Trust Account, partially offset by $4,867,916 of general and operating costs and $1,617,000 of compensation expenses.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
On June 16, 2025, we issued the Sponsor Note to the Sponsor pursuant to which the Company has borrowed $2,500,000 from the Sponsor as of December 31, 2025. Up to $1,500,000 of the Sponsor Note may be convertible into private placement warrants of the post business combination entity at a price of $1.00 per warrant at the option of the Sponsor. The warrants will be identical to the Private Placement Warrants