# McCarthy Finney, Inc. (MCFN) — merger/definitive [pending]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_28e593442842032d7f8a · retrieved 2026-08-14T01:29:16.971Z

## Overview
Auddia Inc. is an AI technology company that develops the faidr app, an industry-first audio platform utilizing proprietary AI technology to personalize radio and podcast listening experiences, and the Discovr Radio platform, a web-based portal enabling artists and record labels to promote songs on radio streams.

On February 17, 2026, Auddia Inc. entered into a Merger Agreement with McCarthy Finney, Inc. (Holdco), Thramann Holdings, LLC, and their respective merger subsidiaries. Under the agreement, Thramann Merger Sub will merge with and into Thramann Holdings, and Auddia Merger Sub will merge with and into Auddia, with both surviving as wholly owned subsidiaries of Holdco. At the Auddia Merger Effective Time, each share of Auddia Common Stock will be converted into one share of Holdco Common Stock, and each share of Auddia Series C Preferred Stock will be converted into one share of Holdco Series C Preferred Stock. Upon consummation, Auddia securityholders are expected to own approximately 20% of Holdco's economic interests, while Jeffrey Thramann (sole member of Thramann Holdings) will control 80% of Holdco's voting power. The transaction is expected to close on September 30, 2026, subject to stockholder approval and other closing conditions, including Nasdaq listing approval for Holdco Common Stock under the symbol "MCFN."

## Terms
- Counterparty: McCarthy Finney, Inc. (Holdco), Thramann Holdings, LLC · Consideration: stock · Stake: 20% · Price/share: $1

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-08-11 · Record 2026-08-03 · Vote 2026-09-23 · Expected close 2026-09-30

## Timeline
- 2026-08-11 · DEFM14A (0001683168-26-006207): DEFM14A - McCarthy Finney, Inc. — *Auddia Inc. is an AI technology company that develops the faidr app, an industry-first audio platform utilizing proprietary AI technology to personalize radio and podcast listening experiences, and the Discovr Radio platform, a web-based portal enabling artists and record labels to promote songs on radio streams.* On February 17, 2026, Auddia Inc. entered into a Merger Agreement with McCarthy Finney, Inc. (Holdco), Thramann Holdings, LLC, and their respective merger subsidiaries. Under the agreement, Thramann Merger Sub will merge with and into Thramann Holdings, and Auddia Merger Sub will merge with and into Auddia, with both surviving as wholly owned subsidiaries of Holdco. At the Auddia Merger Effective Time, each share of Auddia Common Stock will be converted into one share of Holdco Common Stock, and each share of Auddia Series C Preferred Stock will be converted into one share of Holdco Series C Preferred Stock. Upon consummation, Auddia securityholders are expected to own approximately 20% of Holdco's economic interests, while Jeffrey Thramann (sole member of Thramann Holdings) will control 80% of Holdco's voting power. The transaction is expected to close on September 30, 2026, subject to stockholder approval and other closing conditions, including Nasdaq listing approval for Holdco Common Stock under the symbol "MCFN."
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2131882/0001683168-26-006207.txt

## Citations
- 0001683168-26-006207 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000168316826006207