SCHEDULE 13G: Meteora Capital and Vik Mittal Disclose 8.86% Stake in CSLM Acquisition Corp.

Meteora Capital, LLC and its Managing Member, Vik Mittal, have disclosed a beneficial ownership of 8.86% in CSLM Acquisition Corp.'s Class A ordinary shares as of December 31, 2024.

Summary

• Meteora Capital, LLC and Vik Mittal, its Managing Member, are the reporting persons.
• They collectively beneficially own 541,917 Class A ordinary shares of CSLM Acquisition Corp.
• This ownership represents 8.86% of the Class A ordinary shares outstanding.
• The shares are held with shared voting power and shared dispositive power.
• The filing indicates that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral, as this is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not inherently convey positive or negative sentiment about the company's performance or prospects.

Future Outlook

The document is a beneficial ownership disclosure and does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the issuer's future outlook.

Management Comments

• "By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under §§ 240.14a-11."

Industry Context

This filing reflects a significant passive investment by an investment adviser in a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), CSLM Acquisition Corp. Such disclosures are routine for investors crossing beneficial ownership thresholds and provide transparency into the ownership structure of publicly traded entities.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding significant ownership stakes, which can influence market perception and trading activity.

Key Dates

Keywords

CSLM Acquisition Corp., Meteora Capital, Vik Mittal, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Class A ordinary shares, Investment Adviser, SEC filing, SPAC