Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc (OMEX)

Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. and American Ocean Minerals Corporation Announce Filing of Registration Statement in Connection with Proposed MergerMay 11, 2026 8:40 AM
Business Wire 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 Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMEX) (“Odyssey”) and American Ocean Minerals Corporation (“AOMC”) announce Odyssey has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in connection with the companies’ previously announced proposed merger transaction. The proposed transaction is intended to create a scaled marine critical minerals platform by combining Odyssey’s operational experience and public-company infrastructure with AOMC’s capital resources, strategic investments and multi-jurisdictional marine mineral portfolio. AOMC’s strategy combines a multi-jurisdiction asset base with a staged commercialization plan. The platform is expected to include interests associated with existing Cook Islands exclusive economic zone exploration licenses held by CIC Limited and Ocean Minerals LLC’s subsidiary Moana Minerals Ltd., together with U.S.-pathway application-stage project areas being pursued through AOM Area-1 LLC and AOM Area-2 LLC under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA), administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “Filing the Form S-4 represents an important milestone in the proposed merger process and provides Odyssey stockholders with detailed information regarding the proposed transaction and the strategic rationale behind it,” said Mark Gordon, Chief Executive Officer of Odyssey. “We believe the proposed combination positions the combined company with enhanced financial resources, expanded strategic mineral interests and the operational capabilities to support the advancement of marine critical mineral opportunities over the long term.” “As we move through the SEC review process, our focus remains on disciplined execution across the technical, environmental, permitting and commercial work streams required to build this responsible critical mineral platform,” said Mark Justh, Chief Executive Officer of AOMC. “This filing provides Odyssey shareholders a more complete basis to understand our assets, regulatory pathways, capital structure, technical work streams and business plan and demonstrates thoroughly the financial and strategic merits of our proposed transaction.” Transaction Overview The proposed transaction values the combined company at a pro forma equity value of approximately $1 billion. The proposed transaction is structured as an all-stock merger pursuant to which AOMC’s outstanding common stock and warrants will be exchanged for Odyssey common stock and warrants. In the lead up to the proposed transaction, AOMC has raised more than $230 million from institutional and strategic investors, including approximately $156 million of private placement financing and approximately $75.6 million of pre-public financing. The combined company expects to have approximately $175 million in cash available to advance exploration programs across its portfolio. Following completion of the proposed merger, the combined company is expected to operate as American Ocean Minerals Corporation and trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “AOMC.” The merger agreement has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, as well as Odyssey’s special transaction committee. The proposed transaction is expected to close in late second quarter or early third quarter of 2026, subject to the registration statement being declared effective by the SEC, approval by Odyssey and AOMC stockholders, regulatory approvals, approval of the combined company’s listing application and other customary closing conditions. The registration statement includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed merger and contains important information about AOMC, Odyssey, the proposed combined company and the proposed transaction, including financial information, risk factors, governance, capitalization, business strategy and technical report summaries relating to AOMC’s mineral asset base. The registration statement has not yet been declared effective by the SEC, and the information contained therein is subject to change. Information about the proposed merger including an investor presentation is available on Odyssey’s website at https://ir.odysseymarine.com/financials/merger-information/default.aspx. About Odyssey Marine Exploration Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. is an ocean exploration and marine resource development company with more than 30 years of experience operating in complex offshore environments worldwide. Odyssey is building a diversified portfolio of projects focused on seafloor mineral resources that can contribute practical solutions to global challenges, including food security, energy transition and supply chain resilience. Learn more at www.odysseymarine.com. About American Ocean Minerals Corporation American Ocean Minerals Corporation is establishing a U.S.-controlled global supply chain for critical minerals and rare earth elements sourced from polymetallic nodules. To learn more, please visit www.aomusa.com. Additional Information and Where to Find It In connection with the proposed transaction, Odyssey has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC, which includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus of Odyssey. The registration statement has not yet become effective. After the registration statement is declared effective by the SEC, Odyssey intends to file a definitive proxy statement/prospectus with the SEC and mail it to stockholders as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed transaction. This communication is not a substitute for the registration statement, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus or any other document that Odyssey has filed or may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF ODYSSEY AND AOMC ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND, WHEN AVAILABLE, THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, AS WELL AS OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN AND WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ODYSSEY, AOMC AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the registration statement, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus, when available, and other documents filed with the SEC by Odyssey through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov or through Odyssey’s investor relations website at https://ir.odysseymarine.com. Participants in the Solicitation Odyssey, AOMC, and their respective directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees and certain of their respective significant stockholders may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Odyssey and AOMC stockholders in respect of the proposed transaction under the rules of the SEC. Information about Odyssey’s directors and executive officers is available in Odyssey’s proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on April 21, 2026, for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and Odyssey’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026. Additional information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the registration statement and preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and will be included in other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. Investors should read the proxy statement/prospectus carefully before making any voting or investment decisions. No Offer or Solicitation This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act. Cautionary Note Regarding Mineral Resources The technical report summaries and mineral resource estimates referenced in the registration statement were prepared in accordance with the requirements of the SEC under Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K. Mineral resource estimates and initial assessment information contained in the technical report summaries filed or referenced in the registration statement are effective only as of the dates stated therein and have not been updated since such dates. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. AOM Area-1 and AOM Area-2 are application-stage project areas and should not be understood as granted exploration licenses, granted mineral properties or commercial recovery permits. Any future exploration or commercial recovery activities in those areas remain subject to regulatory review and approval. Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains forward-looking statements. Generally, the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “contemplate,” “predict,” “forecast,” “likely,” “believe,” “target,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “potential,” “may” and similar expressions or their negative, may, but are not necessary to, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include those regarding the timing, consummation and anticipated benefits of the Transaction, described herein, estimates of mining resources, projections of future cash or financial position, and the reverse stock split. The experience and results of the Transaction may differ materially from the experience and results anticipated in such statements. The accuracy of such statements is subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, but are not limited to, the following factors: the risk that the conditions to the closing of the Transaction are not satisfied, including the risk that required approvals of the transaction are not obtained; litigation relating to the transaction; uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the Transaction; risks that the proposed Transaction disrupts the current plans or operations of Odyssey or AOMC; the ability to retain and hire key personnel; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the Transaction; potential adverse reactions or changes to relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the Transaction; the ability to achieve the synergies expected from the transaction; ability to commercially extract mineral deposits after the Transaction; risks and hazards inherent in the mining business (including risks inherent in exploring, developing, constructing and operating mining projects); uncertainty about the ability to obtain required capital to execute business plans; changes in the market prices of minerals; uncertainty around whether and when regulatory and other approvals for the Transaction will be received or the listing or exploration licensing will be obtained; and geopolitical, regulatory and macroeconomic risks in the areas in which Odyssey and AOMC operate. Other factors that might cause such a difference include those discussed in Odyssey’s filings with the SEC, which include its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 to be filed in connection with the proposed Transaction. Forward-looking statements included in this communication are made only as of the date hereof and no person is under any obligation to publicly update or revise such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260511775634/en/ Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. Media
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SHOR-TERS taking a beating today LOL. Tables have turned now. Institutional investors saw the writing on the wall with the new valuation of $108 per share after the reverse split. At least I will more than double my investment soon. A $1B company coming.

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Bye.... and good luck. I always said shor-ting is what does this to legit companies. Needs to be abolished once and for all, sho-rting is destruction and pure evil. Those who partake are also EVIL and they know it in their soul. And here is more proof - Have you seen the short interest a couple days ago? 51,000,000 shares shorted on the dark pool. That's an increase of 50,950,000 since the day prior. Absolutely absurd numbers, this is supposed to squeeze insanely hard, YET continues to be shor-ted right back down to .80. BINGO ! Sho-rters are:

More proof showing what shor-ting does to companies and the stocks. Right here is a perfect example. No way without rigging can a stock go from a 150% surge back down to where it started within a couple days for no valid reason in the first place. Stocks don't go up on air. They rise because people buy. And people will not buy if the news was bad two days ago. This is rigged / manipulation and I just proved it in real time. Checkmate.

Perhaps, but no luck is needed ever just blessings from God our one and only Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. That is who I follow, not the evil ones who steal my monies. They will get their rude awakening just after their last breath. They all do. Every one of them. I can guarantee that 100%. People can laugh all they like or doubt like Thomas, but every single one of us will find out once the last breath is taken that what I said is factual and the truth. I don't lie. Always remember what I just said. You will be grateful some day. Eternity is a mighty long time compared to mortal life.

GL….

There are still two sides without shor-ters. You believe the lie from Jesse Livermore who was a deep state shill. Total crock of horsecrap from him. You don't need punishers and manipulators to make a "market". Shor-ting makes THREE sides which you do not need.
There were and always will be two sides to a market without sho-rting. How you ask? Simple, those who wish a company well and want the stock to rise, believe it will rise in the future and those who are fearful and want to sell for many reasons, profit taking, time limits, price going lower, etc. etc.

Shor-ting needs to be permanently abolished which will remove 99% of corruption and make the playing field for Retail investors LEVEL against hedge funds and institutions. CHEATING is the only way they can win against individuals. I know of another system whereby cheating is used by one side, otherwise they would never win. We want fair and square !

See I am a critical thinker that uses discernment and can figure out bullchit from miles away. Most people can't, or they are part of it to deceive others.

not interested in this company anymore

It takes two sides to make a market…… and

the market is not for everyone.

OMEX has always been highly risky and speculative. This merger won’t change that.

Only invest what you can afford to lose and/or get someone else to manage your money.

GL

I had a position for years. Still underwater because of the shor-ters and losers who destroy good companies on purpose. If shor-ting were abolished, America would flourish. It a rigged system favoring criminals.

Before the effect of the reverse stock split, the total number of shares of common stock outstanding of the combined company is expected to be approximately 921 million upon closing of the transaction.

It appears there will be a considerable amount of shares issued in order to complete the transaction, but they’ve raised a considerable amount of money.

As of March 26, 2026, the Registrant had 58,225,462 shares of Common Stock outstanding.

I am quite happy with the price drop…….

off the highs of the day, as I didn’t have a position.

Thanks to the losers, as you call em.

I won’t bet the farm here, but I think this space has mucho potential.

Correct. And you can tell all the losers who day traded this today. Most of them tards. Because the price dropped. They are just like schools of fish. They are FOLLOWERS and swim / turn with the crowd. That's all they do in life. Temporary grab and go mentality addicted to their cellphones even at night in their bed they check it. Can't think for themselves and have no relationships that last. A rolling stone without roots, morals, principals or dignity. And they end up with fast gains at times and no substance in their personal lives. I saw many of them types through life. Most are in prison or the graveyards today.

I think it’s a good move for OMEX…….long

term.

TMC has done a lot of trial and error, so I think this industry is about to start generating revenues.

Happy Hump Day!

American Ocean Minerals Corporation to Merge with Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc., Creating a $1B U.S.-Controlled Deep-Sea Critical Minerals Platform

April 8, 2026

• Creates one of the largest U.S.-controlled critical minerals and rare earths platforms focused on deep-sea exploration, harvesting and processing of polymetallic nodules
• Led by Chairman Tom Albanese, former Rio Tinto CEO, and CEO Mark Justh, a 30-year financial services veteran; and supported by founding investor and special advisor Mike Rowe, the founder and CEO of the mikeroweWORKS foundation, nationally recognized media figure and advocate for reindustrialization and skilled trades development
• Diversified portfolio spanning U.S.-licensed international waters and allied sovereign waters, including two out of three exclusive licensed exploration areas in the critical mineral-rich Cook Islands
• Transaction values the combined company at a pro forma equity value of approximately $1 billion, including in excess of $230 million of total equity capital raised, of which more than $150 million is a private placement from prominent institutional and strategic investors, and $75 million is a pre-public financing to accelerate U.S. and allied supply chain independence
• Expected to have approximately $175 million in cash at closing
• Prior to the merger, Odyssey intends to effect a 25-for-1 reverse stock split of its common stock
• Certain significant Odyssey shareholders, accounting for approximately 30% of shares outstanding, have entered into voting support agreements in favor of the Transaction

American Ocean Minerals Corporation (“AOMC”) and Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMEX) (“Odyssey”) today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine their businesses and create a leading deep-sea critical minerals research and resource extraction platform (the “Transaction”).

The Transaction values the combined company at approximately $1 billion and includes a private placement of over $150 million from prominent institutional and strategic investors, as well as a $75 million pre-public financing completed in February by AOMC.

Following the Transaction close, the combined company will operate as American Ocean Minerals Corporation and is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “AOMC”, subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

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Odyssey Marine to combine with American Ocean Minerals in $1B mergerApril 8, 2026 11:06 AM
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Odyssey Marine Exploration (NASDAQ:OMEX) and American Ocean Minerals Corporation have signed a definitive agreement to merge, creating a combined deep-sea critical minerals company valued at roughly $1 billion.Under the terms of the transaction announced April 8, 2026, a wholly owned Odyssey subsidiary will merge into American Ocean Minerals (AOM), which will remain as a wholly owned unit of Odyssey. Following completion, the parent company plans to adopt the American Ocean Minerals name. The all-stock deal is expected to close in late Q2 or early Q3 2026, subject to shareholder approvals, regulatory clearance and certain financing and cash conditions.The merger will significantly dilute current Odyssey shareholders, who are expected to hold about 6.7% of the combined company on a pro forma basis.Each share of AOM common stock will be exchanged for Odyssey shares at a fixed ratio. Large AOM shareholders will receive convertible preferred stock subject to ownership limits, while existing AOM PIPE warrants will convert into new Odyssey warrants adjusted to reflect the merger terms.The deal is supported by more than $230 million in equity commitments, including a $156 million PIPE investment and previously arranged bridge financing that will convert into equity. If all conditions are met, the combined company is expected to hold approximately $175 million in cash at closing.The transaction also includes several governance and capital structure changes. Odyssey plans to implement a 25-for-1 reverse stock split and increase its authorized share count from 75 million to 750 million. Leadership of the merged company will include Chairman Tom Albanese and Chief Executive Officer Mark Justh. In addition, major Odyssey shareholders representing roughly 30% of the company’s shares have agreed to vote in favor of the merger.Lock-up agreements will apply to AOM shareholders and bridge financing investors. Odyssey has also agreed to provide staged cash bonuses to senior executives tied to the successful completion of the merger and the transition period afterward.The agreement is accompanied by several related financing arrangements, including secured notes between Odyssey and AOM, a $75.6 million AOM bridge debenture offering, a $156 million PIPE, and multiple equity exchange and option agreements involving Cook Islands–focused entities CIC Ltd, CIC LLC and Ocean Minerals LLC.These arrangements are designed to consolidate control of exploration licenses in the Cook Islands and related assets. The combined company will gain exposure to more than 500,000 square kilometers of prospective seabed believed to contain billions of tonnes of polymetallic nodules across the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone and U.S.-regulated international waters.As part of the transaction, Odyssey will separate its Mexican phosphate operations—including Oceanica Resources Mexico and its interest in Phosagmex—into a separate holding company. The new entity will be placed in a liquidating trust for the benefit of existing Odyssey shareholders prior to the merger. Odyssey will continue to provide certain support services to the business.The move is intended to remove about $60 million in related liabilities from Odyssey’s balance sheet while preserving potential upside tied to Mexican project approvals and an existing international arbitration award. After the transaction, the merged company will focus primarily on developing deep-sea critical minerals projects.



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Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. is a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in deep-sea minerals and marine resource development, providing offshore technical expertise, proprietary technologies and a public market platform.American Ocean Minerals Corporation focuses on the exploration, recovery and processing of polymetallic nodules and other critical minerals in U.S.-regulated international waters and partner jurisdictions such as the Cook Islands. Together, the companies aim to develop resources containing nickel, cobalt, copper, manganese and potentially rare earth elements to strengthen supply chains for the United States and its allies.Odyssey Marine Exploration stock price

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I agree ,IRMA can be a killer for retired people...still holding longer

THIS is why I did not sell. Longs always win in time. You play day trades and lose all. Plus long term gains are taxed less.

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25-1reverse split also? 1 bln co. at current ss pps must be $17, am i missing smth

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American Ocean Minerals Corporation to Merge with Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc., Creating a $1B U.S.-Controlled Deep-Sea Critical Minerals PlatformApril 8, 2026 7:30 AM
Business Wire

Creates one of the largest U.S.-controlled critical minerals and rare earths platforms focused on deep-sea exploration, harvesting and processing of polymetallic nodules



Led by Chairman Tom Albanese, former Rio Tinto CEO, and CEO Mark Justh, a 30-year financial services veteran; and supported by founding investor and special advisor Mike Rowe, the founder and CEO of the mikeroweWORKS foundation, nationally recognized media figure and advocate for reindustrialization and skilled trades development



Diversified portfolio spanning U.S.-licensed international waters and allied sovereign waters, including two out of three exclusive licensed exploration areas in the critical mineral-rich Cook Islands



Transaction values the combined company at a pro forma equity value of approximately $1 billion, including in excess of $230 million of total equity capital raised, of which more than $150 million is a private placement from prominent institutional and strategic investors, and $75 million is a pre-public financing to accelerate U.S. and allied supply chain independence



Expected to have approximately $175 million in cash at closing



Prior to the merger, Odyssey intends to effect a 25-for-1 reverse stock split of its common stock



Certain significant Odyssey shareholders, accounting for approximately 30% of shares outstanding, have entered into voting support agreements in favor of the Transaction



American Ocean Minerals Corporation (“AOMC”) and Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMEX) (“Odyssey”) today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine their businesses and create a leading deep-sea critical minerals research and resource extraction platform (the “Transaction”).


The Transaction values the combined company at approximately $1 billion and includes a private placement of over $150 million from prominent institutional and strategic investors, as well as a $75 million pre-public financing completed in February by AOMC.


Following the Transaction close, the combined company will operate as American Ocean Minerals Corporation and is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “AOMC”, subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.


Building a Leading U.S. Deep-Sea Critical Minerals Platform


The Transaction will create a scaled U.S. platform with advanced deep-sea resource and harvesting capabilities, supported by a public company infrastructure.


AOMC has secured exploration rights in one of the most sought-after areas globally and forged key partnerships designed to support an asset-light operational platform, including retrofitted vessels and proven technologies. Odyssey contributes its public platform, unique intellectual properties, diversified portfolio and more than 30 years of offshore operational experience in developing marine mineral assets.


The combined company will be led by an experienced team of global leaders in deep-sea operations, processing and capital markets, including Chairman Tom Albanese, who formerly served as CEO of Rio Tinto Group, and CEO Mark Justh, who brings decades of experience in capital markets, including former roles at JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs. The team will also be supported by AOMC founding investor and special advisor Mike Rowe, the founder and CEO of the mikeroweWORKS foundation and nationally recognized media figure.


Mark Justh, Chief Executive Officer of AOMC, stated: “This transaction comes at a pivotal inflection point, as regulatory clarity, proven offshore technology, supply chain independence initiatives, improved scientific understanding of environmental impacts and mitigation, and accelerating demand for critical minerals are converging for the first time. By combining AOMC’s capital and multi-jurisdiction asset base with Odyssey’s, and with a combined team representing 300 years of deep-sea expertise, we are building a scalable platform to support a more secure and diversified critical minerals supply chain.”


Mark Gordon, Chief Executive Officer of Odyssey, said: “This transaction builds on the foundation Odyssey has established over more than three decades of offshore innovation and operations. Our experience in marine operations, project execution, and working within regulatory frameworks is directly applicable to advancing these assets. By combining Odyssey’s capability with AOMC’s capital and asset base, the combined company is positioned to move forward with a clear, execution-driven approach.”


The combined company expects to make substantial investments over the next decade designed to yield significant returns for its shareholders, the Cook Islands, the US and other important stakeholders. These investments will support completing technical programs and feasibility studies to maximize the economic value of AOMC’s vast resource endowment and implementing environmentally responsible harvesting technologies, constructing and retrofitting a fleet of harvesting vessels, developing processing operations, and building supporting infrastructure.


Advancing Multiple Regulatory Pathways for Deep Sea Exploration


AOMC is assembling a diversified dual-track portfolio across both the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone (“EEZ”), an allied jurisdiction, and U.S.-regulated international waters, including the Clarion-Clipperton Zone.


Across five secured and target areas, the combined company will have access to more than 500,000 square kilometers of prospective areas where polymetallic nodules containing nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese are abundant. AOMC also believes the license areas in the Cook Islands are highly prospective for rare earth elements and potentially titanium.


Tom Albanese, Chairman of AOMC, said: “AOMC will be positioned to be a reliable, long-term supplier for American re-industrialization. We are taking a differentiated, responsible approach to the research and development of deep-sea resources. The work over the past decade has set a high standard for advancing the industry responsibly, and we are proud to play a role in maintaining that standard.”



The Cook Islands Pathway: The combined company’s platform will include investments in two out of three licensed exploration projects in the Cook Islands’ EEZ, Moana Minerals Ltd., a subsidiary of Ocean Minerals LLC (“OML”), and CIC Limited (“CIC”). These licensed areas encompass 417 million tonnes of indicated resources and over 2 billion tonnes of inferred resources as detailed in S-K 1300 resource reports.



The U.S. Sovereign Pathway: AOMC has achieved full compliance for two exploration applications under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act. Administered by National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, this framework provides domestic companies with a U.S.-regulated route to explore and develop nodule resources in international waters. AOMC areas for exploration encompass over 1.4 billion tonnes of inferred resources, as detailed in S-K 1300 resource reports.



A preliminary economic assessment for OML's Moana-1 asset was completed in early 2025 and reassessed based on the S-K 1300 resource report identifying an indicated mineral resource of 417 million tonnes with an abundance of 26.7 kg/m2. These results support advancement to the next phase of development, including pre-feasibility and environmental studies prior to a license application for mineral harvesting. An initial assessment for CIC’s license area supports disclosure of an inferred mineral resource of 1.95 billion tonnes of polymetallic nodules with an abundance of 19.9 kg/m2 in an area that is expected to be 5-6 times the size of Moana-1. The Cook Islands’ established regulatory framework, including Seabed Minerals Act 2019 and Seabed Minerals Harvesting Regulations 2024, provides a clear, nationally governed pathway for responsible resource development within its exclusive economic zone.


Transaction Details


The Transaction values the combined company at a pro-forma equity value of approximately $1 billion. Prior to and in connection with the Transaction, AOMC has raised and secured equity commitments totaling more than $230 million from institutional and strategic investors, consisting of a private placement of more than $150 million and a $75 million pre-public financing.


Prior to closing the Transaction, Odyssey intends to divest its Mexican phosphate asset, PHOSAGMEX, non-core to the combined company, in a transaction expected to preserve potential value for the benefit of pre-closing shareholders of Odyssey. This divestiture is expected to remove approximately $60 million of related liabilities from the Odyssey balance sheet. Following the Transaction and divestiture close, the combined company expects to have more than $175 million in cash available to advance exploration programs across its portfolio.


The Transaction is structured as an all-stock merger, pursuant to which AOMC’s outstanding common stock and warrants will be exchanged for Odyssey’s common stock and warrants. Prior to the merger, Odyssey intends to effect a 25-for-1 reverse stock split of its common stock. Before the effect of the reverse stock split, the total number of shares of common stock outstanding of the combined company is expected to be approximately 921 million upon closing of the transaction.


The merger agreement has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, as well as Odyssey’s special transaction committee, and is expected to close in late second quarter or early third quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory and shareholder approvals. In connection with the transaction, Odyssey and AOMC have entered into voting agreements with certain significant Odyssey shareholders, accounting for approximately 30% of Odyssey shares of common stock outstanding, pursuant to which such shareholders have agreed to vote in favor of the Transaction.


Advisors


Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (“Citi”) and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. (“Cantor”) are serving as Capital Markets Advisors for AOMC and served as Joint Private Placement Agents with respect to AOMC’s private placement financing. Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP are serving as legal advisors to AOMC in connection with the Transaction. Teneo is serving as strategic communications advisor to AOMC.


Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as counsel to Citi and Cantor.


Moelis & Company LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP is serving as legal advisor to Odyssey’s special transaction committee in connection with the Transaction. Akerman LLP is legal advisor to Odyssey. Grant Thornton LLP is Odyssey’s independent public accounting firm.


Conference Call Information


AOMC and Odyssey will hold an investor conference call to discuss the Transaction on Monday, April 13th at 10:00 A.M. ET. Please register for the conference call at the link here: https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login/LE9zwo3gJpib4vGK34Yz8XU6QxJXdkGr7sn


About American Ocean Minerals Corporation


American Ocean Minerals Corporation is establishing a U.S.-controlled global supply chain for critical minerals and rare earth elements sourced from polymetallic nodules. To learn more, please visit www.aomusa.com.


About Odyssey Marine Exploration


Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. is an ocean exploration and marine resource development leader with more than 30 years of experience operating in complex offshore environments worldwide. Odyssey is building a diversified portfolio of projects that focus on seafloor mineral resources that can contribute practical solutions to global challenges, including food security, energy transition, and supply-chain resilience.


Offering comprehensive research, marine operations, and regulatory compliance support, Odyssey works with governments and seafloor rights holders worldwide. Odyssey develops its projects in collaboration with a global network of partners, academics, and industry professionals who share its commitment to environmentally sound solutions for obtaining minerals that address present and future global challenges. Learn more at www.odysseymarine.com.


About OML and CIC


Ocean Minerals, LLC, through its wholly owned subsidiary Moana Minerals Ltd, is a deepwater critical minerals exploration and development company focused on advancing polymetallic nodule resources within the exclusive economic zone of the Cook Islands. In August 2025, a U.S. SEC S-K 1300 Initial Assessment reported an indicated mineral resource of 417 million tonnes with an abundance of 26.7 kg/m2 as well as an inferred mineral resource of 102 million tonnes with an abundance of 26 kg/m2. Through its subsidiary, Moana Minerals Ltd., OML holds an exploration license granted by the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority. Upon completion of the Transactions described herein and including AOMC and Odyssey’s existing interests in OML, AOMC is expected to hold approximately 80% to 100% of the membership interests of OML. Learn more at www.moanaminerals.com.


CIC Limited is a privately held Cook Islands company focused on addressing challenges in the critical minerals supply chain through the development of ocean mineral resources. CIC was granted a mineral exploration license that covers an area of ~200,000 square kilometers in the Cook Islands' exclusive economic zone. In December 2025, an SEC S-K 1300 Initial Assessment reported an inferred mineral resource of 1.95 billion tonnes of nodules with an abundance of 19.9 kg/m2 prior to planned relinquishment. AOMC expects to hold equity and financial instruments representing approximately 48% ownership interest with options to increase ownership in CIC to approximately 95% at AOMC’s sole discretion, inclusive of AOMC and Odyssey’s existing interests, upon completion of the Transaction and subject to regulatory approval in the Cook Islands. Learn more at www.cic.co.ck.


Additional Information and Where to Find It


Odyssey intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Registration Statement on Form S-4 in connection with the Transaction. This communication is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell securities of Odyssey, nor is it a substitute for any offer materials that Odyssey will file with the SEC. Shareholders of Odyssey should read the above referenced documents and materials carefully when such documents and materials become available, as well as other documents filed with the SEC, because they will contain important information about the Transaction. Odyssey may not exchange the securities to be referenced in the preliminary prospectus until the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the SEC becomes effective. Shareholders of AOMC may obtain free copies of these documents and materials, any amendments or supplements thereto and other documents containing important information about Odyssey and the transaction, once such documents and materials are filed with the SEC, through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.


Forward-Looking Statements


This communication contains forward-looking statements. Generally, the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “contemplate,” “predict,” “forecast,” “likely,” “believe,” “target,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “potential,” “may” and similar expressions or their negative, may, but are not necessary to, identify forward-looking statements.


Such forward-looking statements include those regarding the timing, consummation and anticipated benefits of the Transaction, described herein, estimates of mining resources, projections of future cash or financial position, and the reverse stock split. The experience and results of the Transaction may differ materially from the experience and results anticipated in such statements. The accuracy of such statements is subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, but are not limited to, the following factors: the risk that the conditions to the closing of the Transaction are not satisfied, including the risk that required approvals of the transaction are not obtained; litigation relating to the transaction; uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the Transaction; risks that the proposed Transaction disrupts the current plans or operations of Odyssey or AOMC; the ability to retain and hire key personnel; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the Transaction; potential adverse reactions or changes to relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the Transaction; the ability to achieve the synergies expected from the transaction; ability to commercially extract mineral deposits after the Transaction; risks and hazards inherent in the mining business (including risks inherent in exploring, developing, constructing and operating mining projects); uncertainty about the ability to obtain required capital to execute business plans; changes in the market prices of minerals; uncertainty around whether and when regulatory and other approvals for the Transaction will be received or the listing or exploration licensing will be obtained; and geopolitical, regulatory and macroeconomic risks in the areas in which Odyssey and AOMC operate. Other factors that might cause such a difference include those discussed in Odyssey’s filings with the SEC, which include its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 to be filed in connection with the proposed Transaction. Forward-looking statements included in this communication are made only as of the date hereof and no person is under any obligation to publicly update or revise such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


Participants in the Solicitation


Odyssey, AOM, and their respective directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees and certain of their respective significant stockholders may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Odyssey and AOM stockholders in respect of the proposed Transaction. Information about Odyssey’s directors and executive officers is available in Odyssey’s proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on April 25, 2025, for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Odyssey’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holding or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed Transaction when they become available. Investors should read the proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the SEC and Odyssey as indicated above.


No Offer or Solicitation


This communication is for information purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute, or form part of, an offer, invitation or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, pursuant to the Transaction or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. The Transaction will be implemented solely pursuant to the terms and conditions of the merger agreement, which contain the full terms and conditions of the Transaction.


Resource Estimates


The resource estimates reported in this press release were prepared in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K (“S-K 1300”)1. Four reports are referenced:



Moana Minerals Ltd. EL3 – Prepared by RSC Consulting Ltd. – Effective Date August 1st, 2025.



CIC Ltd EL1 – Prepared by RSC Consulting Ltd. – Effective Date December 31st, 2025



American Ocean Minerals Corp AOM Area-1 – Prepared by WYCO Mineral Advisors – Effective Date February 9th, 2026



American Ocean Minerals Corp AOM Area-2 – Prepared by WYCO Mineral Advisors – Effective Date February 12th, 2026



1 Subject to the completion of the merger with Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc., concurrent PIPE, and acquisitions of relevant licenses, AOMC is expected to own (i) a ~48% interest in CIC with an option to increase ownership to approximately 95% at AOMC’s sole discretion, (ii) approximately 80-100% of the membership interests of OML, and (iii) a 100% interest in both AOM Area-1 LLC and AOM Area-2 LLC, which are wholly owned subsidiaries of AOMC.

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Original: American Ocean Minerals Corporation to Merge with Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc., Creating a $1B U.S.-Controlled Deep-Sea Critical Minerals Platform

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2.09 + 8%

First TMC deep sea runs now OMEX runs

Maritime Law to Common Law

When the switch is made

No more illusions

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Good question for this message board
Are there any other companies set up like this one?
Found this one albeit new

Resolution Minerals Ltd (RLMLF)

Mining/Resources Message Boards

Are there any other companies set up like this one? The Government is getting serious about investing in mining and exploration companies. They have to secure rare earth minerals . How much is in the oceans? my guess is a lot, The gamble here can be 10x Your opinion ?

Critical elements of mining & processing

Are a matter of national security

A Matter of National Security

Critical Elements Mining & Processing

Symposium convened industry leaders to address

Global demand trends and supply chain bottlenecks

National security implications of reducing dependence on China

Building U.S. and allied processing capacity through capital, regulation, and workforce development

Actionable steps to accelerate domestic production of critical materials

The full episode is available on Apple, Spotify, and the WTR website. Odyssey Marine Exploration CEO to Present Critical Minerals Ocean Resource Opportunities at Emerging Growth Conference

September 24, 2025

Is the tide turning

China losing leverage

On rare earth minerals
(22:43)


China's control over rare earth minerals
(20:21)

Impacts US manufacturing and industry

Understanding law and words of law

Between water and land

Words have meaning

Has the game changed

From admiralty mafia

Is the question

Who owns the treasures of the sea?

Should be enough to take control

And start

Bringing it home

I will take from the reach

All that she has to teach

To the depths of my soul

The reach will lie frozen

For the lost and unchosen

To row

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China's control over rare earth minerals

~~~ Impact on US Manufacturing and Industry ~~~
(20:21)

Challenges of Rare Earth Mineral Extraction

Good luck to you.

Once the contracts are signed, this can run to $100 before you can blink. Bigger than this ? You must have found a company that got a $10B contract then. OMEX has only $4B contracts available so far. And Odyssey hires people as the jobs warrant. Their overhead is very low.

Sold OMEX .45s at $4.15 just didn't wanna hold any longer

Look at the price now, though I am not in it myself, never thought rare earth will make a come back like this again. That is ok, I am in another that is by far will be bigger than this. Good luck to you. Just to show you how important patience is.

For those following this thread

What are the interests

Going forward

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Nice segue from shipwrecks to mineral recovery

http://www.shipwreck.net/

https://www.odysseymarine.com/

Makes sense

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A lot of history in this journey

Looking good today! OMEX