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American Ocean Minerals and Odyssey Marine Merge to Form $1 Billion Critical Minerals Platform

Apr 08, 2026 11:53 UTC
OMEX, AOMC
Medium term

American Ocean Minerals Corp. has entered a definitive agreement to merge with Odyssey Marine Exploration in an all-stock deal. The transaction aims to establish a scaled, U.S.-controlled infrastructure for deep-sea critical mineral exploration.

  • Combined company valuation estimated at $1 billion
  • Odyssey Marine Exploration (OMEX) shares rose 97.23% to $1.64
  • Combined entity will trade as AOMC on the Nasdaq
  • Includes $150 million in private placement and $75 million in pre-public financing
  • Odyssey to divest PHOSAGMEX phosphate asset prior to closing
  • Expected closing date in late Q2 or early Q3 2026

American Ocean Minerals Corp. announced Wednesday a definitive agreement to merge with Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (OMEX) in an all-stock transaction. The combined entity, which will operate under the name American Ocean Minerals Corp. and trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker 'AOMC,' is valued at approximately $1 billion. The merger is designed to integrate AOMC's capital and asset base with Odyssey's established offshore operational expertise and public market infrastructure. This strategic alignment is intended to create a robust U.S.-controlled platform for the extraction of critical minerals from the deep sea, reducing reliance on foreign supply chains. To support the transition, the deal includes $150 million in private placement funding and $75 million in pre-public financing completed by AOMC. Following the merger and the planned divestiture of Odyssey's Mexican phosphate asset, PHOSAGMEX, the combined company expects to hold over $175 million in cash to fund its exploration initiatives. The announcement triggered an immediate and sharp reaction in the equity markets. In pre-market trading, Odyssey Marine Exploration shares surged 97.23%, climbing to $1.64. The transaction is expected to close between the late second quarter and early third quarter of 2026.

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