# Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BNAIW) — merger/definitive [completed]
Source: sec.gov · situation sit_caca2ab016f77f07b2e3 · public 6130832800256064009 · retrieved 2026-08-19T11:34:57.073Z

## Overview
Brand Engagement Network Inc. is an enterprise AI software company that enables organizations to connect engagement to execution through secure, intelligent conversational AI powered by its proprietary Engagement Language Model (ELM™).

Brand Engagement Network Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI) completed the acquisition of 100% of Cataneo GmbH, a Germany-based media and advertising technology company, on June 30, 2026. The total stated aggregate consideration was $19.5 million, consisting of approximately $9 million in cash, approximately $4.3 million in fair value of common stock issued, and approximately $0.4 million in other consideration. The acquisition expanded BEN's asset base from $15.3 million at December 31, 2025, to $30.7 million at June 30, 2026, driven primarily by approximately $10.8 million of goodwill and intangible assets.

## Terms
- Counterparty: Cataneo GmbH · Deal value: $19.5M · Consideration: mixed · Stake: 100%

## Key dates
- Completed 2026-06-30

## Timeline
- 2026-08-14 · 8-K (0001493152-26-038510): 8-K - Brand Engagement Network Inc. — *Brand Engagement Network Inc. is an enterprise AI software company that enables organizations to connect engagement to execution through secure, intelligent conversational AI powered by its proprietary Engagement Language Model (ELM™).* Brand Engagement Network Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI) completed the acquisition of 100% of Cataneo GmbH, a Germany-based media and advertising technology company, on June 30, 2026. The total stated aggregate consideration was $19.5 million, consisting of approximately $9 million in cash, approximately $4.3 million in fair value of common stock issued, and approximately $0.4 million in other consideration. The acquisition expanded BEN's asset base from $15.3 million at December 31, 2025, to $30.7 million at June 30, 2026, driven primarily by approximately $10.8 million of goodwill and intangible assets.
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## Citations
- 0001493152-26-038510 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000149315226038510