# ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC (OMEX) — merger/definitive [pending]
Source: sec.gov · situation sit_9283d41352a9bf48d2e9 · public 1708722373738718253 · retrieved 2026-08-20T13:38:15.291Z

## Overview
Project engineering anticipates use of existing dredging technology to recover the phosphorite ore, including a trailing suction hopper dredger, and on-site mechanical beneficiation using a floating production and storage platform to produce phosphate ore concentrate, none of which introduces chemicals to the marine environment.

and American Ocean Minerals Corporation Announce Filing of Registration Statement in Connection with Proposed Merger • Previously announced transaction values the combined company at approximately $1 billion, including more than $230 million of equity capital • Creates one of the largest critical minerals and rare earths platforms focused on deep-sea polymetallic nodule exploration and development • Odyssey's Board of Directors has unanimously approved the proposed merger agreement and certain Odyssey shareholders, accounting for approximately 30% of shares outstanding, have entered into voting support agreements in favor of the proposed merger TAMPA, Fla.-(BUSINESS WIRE)- Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-04-08

## Timeline
- 2026-04-08 · 425 (0001193125-26-146446): 425 - ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC — *Project engineering anticipates use of existing dredging technology to recover the phosphorite ore, including a trailing suction hopper dredger, and on-site mechanical beneficiation using a floating production and storage platform to produce phosphate ore concentrate, none of which introduces chemicals to the marine environment.* ("Odyssey"), Oceanus Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Odyssey ("Merger Sub"), and American Ocean Minerals Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("AOM," and together with Odyssey and Merger Sub, the "Parties"), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") pursuant to which Merger Sub will merge with and into AOM, with AOM surviving the merger and becoming a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Odyssey (the "Merger").
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/798528/0001193125-26-146446.txt
- 2026-04-14 · 425 (0001193125-26-155066): 425 - ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC — *Project engineering anticipates use of existing dredging technology to recover the phosphorite ore, including a trailing suction hopper dredger, and on-site mechanical beneficiation using a floating production and storage platform to produce phosphate ore concentrate, none of which introduces chemicals to the marine environment.* On April 13, 2026, Odyssey and American Ocean Minerals Corporation ("AOM") hosted a joint conference call to discuss the proposed merger contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated April 8, 2026, among Odyssey, AOM, and a subsidiary of Odyssey.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/798528/0001193125-26-155066.txt
- 2026-05-11 · 425 (0001193125-26-216931): 425 - ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC — *Project engineering anticipates use of existing dredging technology to recover the phosphorite ore, including a trailing suction hopper dredger, and on-site mechanical beneficiation using a floating production and storage platform to produce phosphate ore concentrate, none of which introduces chemicals to the marine environment.* and American Ocean Minerals Corporation Announce Filing of Registration Statement in Connection with Proposed Merger • Previously announced transaction values the combined company at approximately $1 billion, including more than $230 million of equity capital • Creates one of the largest critical minerals and rare earths platforms focused on deep-sea polymetallic nodule exploration and development • Odyssey's Board of Directors has unanimously approved the proposed merger agreement and certain Odyssey shareholders, accounting for approximately 30% of shares outstanding, have entered into voting support agreements in favor of the proposed merger TAMPA, Fla.-(BUSINESS WIRE)- Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/798528/0001193125-26-216931.txt

## Citations
- 0001193125-26-146446 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526146446
- 0001193125-26-155066 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526155066
- 0001193125-26-216931 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526216931