Hall Chadwick Acquisition Corp. and REEcycle Holdings, Inc. jointly announced the filing of a registration statement on Form S-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on October 1, 2026. This filing marks a significant procedural step in the previously announced proposed business combination between the two entities.

The registration statement includes a preliminary proxy statement and prospectus intended for distribution to shareholders. The SEC has not yet declared the registration statement effective. Once effective, Hall Chadwick will mail the definitive proxy statement/prospectus to shareholders of record ahead of the extraordinary general meeting required to approve the merger.

Updated investor presentation released

Concurrent with the S-4 filing, the companies released an updated investor presentation to support the proposed transaction. This presentation has been furnished to the SEC as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K and is available for public review on the SEC’s website.

The updated materials aim to provide shareholders with comprehensive information regarding the terms of the merger, the financial position of both entities, and the strategic rationale behind the combination.

Regulatory status and next steps

The proposed business combination remains subject to several conditions precedent. Key requirements include:

• Declaration of effectiveness of the Registration Statement by the SEC.
• Approval of the business combination by Hall Chadwick shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting.
• Satisfaction of other customary closing conditions outlined in the Business Combination Agreement.

Shareholders are urged to read the joint prospectus/proxy statement when available, as it contains important information about Hall Chadwick, REEcycle, and the proposed transactions. The companies have stated that neither the SEC nor any state securities regulatory agency has approved or disapproved the transactions or passed upon the merits or fairness of the deal.

Transaction participants and disclosures

Under SEC rules, REEcycle, Hall Chadwick, and their respective directors, executive officers, management, and employees may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies. Detailed information regarding the interests of these participants will be set forth in the definitive proxy statement. Investors can access relevant filings, including Hall Chadwick’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, via the SEC’s website.