# FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII — merger/definitive [completed]
Source: sec.gov · situation sit_4be7bba1a6c95ec2aefa · public 9666738938485795304 · retrieved 2026-08-21T15:10:58.935Z

## Overview
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII announced a merger in a Form 425 filing.

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-05-19 · Completed 2026-05-18

## Timeline
- 2026-05-18 · 425 (0001445546-26-003715): 425 - FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII — FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII announced a merger in a Form 425 filing.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1667919/0001445546-26-003715.txt
- 2026-05-19 · 425 (0001445546-26-003734): 425 - FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII — FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII announced a merger in a Form 425 filing.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1667919/0001445546-26-003734.txt

## Citations
- 0001445546-26-003715 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000144554626003715
- 0001445546-26-003734 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000144554626003734