# Katapult Holdings, Inc. (KPLT) — merger/definitive [pending]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_81c9c9b2627ac76e81be · retrieved 2026-08-12T18:24:06.503Z

## Overview
Katapult Holdings, Inc. is an equipment rental and leasing services company (SIC 7359) that trades on NASDAQ under the ticker KPLT.

Katapult Holdings, Inc. held a special stockholder meeting on August 6, 2026, at which shareholders voted to approve the issuance of Katapult Common Stock to CCFI unitholders, CCFI MIP Holders, CCFI Warrant holders (assuming cashless exercise), CCFI Phantom Unit holders, Aaron's stockholders, and Aaron's MIP Holders in accordance with the terms of a Merger Agreement dated December 11, 2025 among Katapult, its merger subsidiaries (Katapult Merger Sub 1, Inc. and Katapult Merger Sub 2, LLC), CCF Holdings LLC (CCFI), and Aaron's Intermediate Holdco, Inc. The Stock Issuance Proposal received 3,159,047 votes in favor, 35,261 against, and 78,963 abstentions. The completion of the proposed transactions remains subject to customary closing conditions, including the absence of governmental orders preventing consummation, NASDAQ listing approval, accuracy of representations and warranties, material compliance with obligations, absence of material adverse effects, and delivery of required documents.

## Terms
- Counterparty: CCFI (CCF Holdings LLC) and Aaron's Intermediate Holdco, Inc. · Consideration: stock

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-03-11 · Record 2026-07-06 · Vote 2026-08-06 · Expected close 2026-08-31

## Timeline
- 2026-03-11 · 425 (0000950103-26-003598): 425 - Katapult Holdings, Inc. — *Katapult Holdings, Inc. is an equipment rental and leasing services company.* Katapult Holdings, Inc., Aaron's, and CCF Holdings announced an all-stock merger transaction. The company expects to announce a special meeting of stockholders to obtain shareholder approval of the transaction. Katapult intends to file a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include a proxy statement. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval, shareholder approval, and other customary closing conditions.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1785424/0000950103-26-003598.txt
- 2026-07-27 · 8-K (0000950103-26-011207): 8-K - Katapult Holdings, Inc. — *Katapult Holdings, Inc. is an equipment rental and leasing services company that is combining with Aaron's and CCF Holdings LLC in a three-way merger transaction.* Katapult Holdings, Inc. entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger on December 11, 2025 (subsequently amended June 17, 2026) with Aaron's Intermediate Holdco, Inc. and CCF Holdings LLC to effect a three-way business combination. The transaction involves two sequential mergers: Merger Sub 1 will merge with and into Aaron's, and Merger Sub 2 will merge with and into CCFI, with both Aaron's and CCFI continuing as surviving entities. Prior to the mergers, management incentive plan holders from both Aaron's and CCFI will exchange their MIP units and equity for rollover interests in Katapult. Katapult filed a Form S-4 registration statement on June 18, 2026 (amended July 2, 2026) and mailed the proxy statement/prospectus on July 7, 2026. A special meeting of Katapult stockholders to approve the mergers is scheduled for August 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1785424/0000950103-26-011207.txt
- 2026-07-27 · 425 (0000950103-26-011212): 425 - Katapult Holdings, Inc. — *Katapult Holdings, Inc. is an equipment rental and leasing services company.* Katapult Holdings, Inc. entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger on December 11, 2025 (subsequently amended on June 17, 2026) with Aaron's Intermediate Holdco, Inc. and CCF Holdings LLC to effect a business combination. The transaction involves a series of exchanges whereby Aaron's MIP Holders and CCFI MIP Holders will exchange their equity interests for rollover interests in Katapult, followed by mergers of Katapult's subsidiaries into Aaron's and CCFI. Katapult filed a registration statement on Form S-4 on June 18, 2026 and a proxy statement/prospectus on Form 424B3 on July 7, 2026. A special meeting of Katapult stockholders to approve the mergers is scheduled for August 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1785424/0000950103-26-011212.txt
- 2026-08-04 · 8-K (0001628280-26-052141): 8-K - Katapult Holdings, Inc. — *Katapult is a technology-driven lease-to-own platform that integrates with omnichannel retailers and e-commerce platforms to power the purchasing of everyday durable goods for underserved U.S. non-prime consumers.* On December 11, 2025, Katapult Holdings, Inc. entered into a merger agreement with Aaron's Intermediate Holdco, Inc. and CCF Holdings LLC. The transaction is expected to close in August 2026, subject to stockholder approval and customary closing conditions. The combined entity will create a scaled, omnichannel financial solutions platform serving nonprime consumers.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1785424/0001628280-26-052141.txt
- 2026-08-06 · 8-K (0000950103-26-012021): 8-K - Katapult Holdings, Inc. — *Katapult Holdings, Inc. is an equipment rental and leasing services company (SIC 7359) that trades on NASDAQ under the ticker KPLT.* Katapult Holdings, Inc. held a special stockholder meeting on August 6, 2026, at which shareholders voted to approve the issuance of Katapult Common Stock to CCFI unitholders, CCFI MIP Holders, CCFI Warrant holders (assuming cashless exercise), CCFI Phantom Unit holders, Aaron's stockholders, and Aaron's MIP Holders in accordance with the terms of a Merger Agreement dated December 11, 2025 among Katapult, its merger subsidiaries (Katapult Merger Sub 1, Inc. and Katapult Merger Sub 2, LLC), CCF Holdings LLC (CCFI), and Aaron's Intermediate Holdco, Inc. The Stock Issuance Proposal received 3,159,047 votes in favor, 35,261 against, and 78,963 abstentions. The completion of the proposed transactions remains subject to customary closing conditions, including the absence of governmental orders preventing consummation, NASDAQ listing approval, accuracy of representations and warranties, material compliance with obligations, absence of material adverse effects, and delivery of required documents.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1785424/0000950103-26-012021.txt

## Citations
- 0000950103-26-003598 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000095010326003598
- 0000950103-26-011207 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000095010326011207
- 0000950103-26-011212 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000095010326011212
- 0001628280-26-052141 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000162828026052141
- 0000950103-26-012021 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000095010326012021