This week saw multiple transformative transactions across small-cap markets. GPO Plus completed the acquisition of SurgePays' ClearLine engagement platform and GPOX Wireless business for $27.5 million in Series D Preferred Stock convertible to common shares. Volato Group closed its merger with Alignment Engine Inc. on September 11, with Alignment Engine securityholders receiving 95% ownership of the combined entity on a fully diluted basis, valuing Alignment Engine at $500 million. Additionally, Korsana Biosciences completed its reverse merger with private biosciences company Korsana on September 8, with the combined company trading under ticker KRSA on Nasdaq Capital Market.

Other notable activity included SoundHound AI's acquisition of LivePerson, completed September 4, with LivePerson shareholders receiving 0.4673 shares of SoundHound Common Stock per share or $3.31 cash in the alternative. New Fortress Energy completed a comprehensive debt restructuring on September 11 pursuant to Chapter 15 recognition by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. KULR Technology Group sold approximately 764 bitcoin during August-September 2026, generating approximately $58.6 million in gross proceeds at a weighted average price of $76,633 per bitcoin, and now holds no bitcoin. AtaiBeckley Inc. was acquired by Eli Lilly and Company for $6.75 per share in cash plus one contingent value right per share.

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