DEFM14A merger proxy statements
Every DEFM14A definitive merger proxy and PREM14A preliminary merger proxy since 1994: deal terms, background, fairness opinions and projections.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $SECFEED_KEY" \ "https://secfeedapi.com/v1/filings?query=formType:%22DEFM14A%22&size=2"
import os, requests
r = requests.get(
"https://secfeedapi.com/v1/filings",
params={'query': 'formType:"DEFM14A"', 'size': '2'},
headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['SECFEED_KEY']}"},
)
print(r.json())What is DEFM14A?
When shareholders must approve a merger, acquisition or sale of substantially all assets, the company sends a merger proxy statement. The preliminary version is filed as PREM14A for SEC review and the final as DEFM14A.
Merger proxies are among the richest documents on EDGAR: the background of the merger narrates every meeting and bid, the fairness opinion section shows the bankers' valuation work, and many include the management projections the board relied on.
Target and, when required, acquiring companies whose shareholders vote on a merger or similar transaction.
The preliminary is filed at least 10 calendar days before the definitive. The definitive is mailed ahead of the special meeting.
Filings per year
Every DEFM14A filing on EDGAR, counted from the SecFeed index, amendments included. Updated daily.
What is inside
| Section | Contents |
|---|---|
| Summary term sheet | Price, form of consideration, conditions and expected timing. |
| Background of the merger | Chronology of negotiations, bidders and board meetings. |
| Reasons for the merger | The board's rationale and recommendation. |
| Opinion of financial advisor | Comparable companies, precedent transactions and DCF analyses. |
| Projections | Management forecasts provided to the advisors and bidders. |
| Interests of directors and officers | Golden parachutes and change in control payments. |
| Merger agreement | The full agreement, usually as an annex. |
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Latest DEFM14A filings
| Company | Form | Filed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Capital Funds Trust | DEFM14A | 2026-10-08 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp | DEFM14A | 2026-10-08 | EDGAR ↗ |
| SYNAPTICS Inc | PREM14A | 2026-10-08 | EDGAR ↗ |
| CENTERSPACE | DEFM14A | 2026-10-07 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Swarmer, Inc | DEFM14A | 2026-10-06 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Melar Acquisition Corp. I/Cayman | DEFM14A | 2026-10-05 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. | DEFM14A | 2026-10-05 | EDGAR ↗ |
| NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC | DEFM14A | 2026-10-05 | EDGAR ↗ |
Use cases
- Build a precedent transactions database with fairness opinion multiples
- Study deal processes from the background section
- Collect management projections for valuation research
Related forms
Every Form S-4 since 1994: registration of securities issued in mergers, acquisitions and exchange offers, often a joint proxy statement prospectus.
425M&A communicationsEvery Rule 425 filing since 2000: merger announcements, investor presentations, employee letters and other communications about stock deals.
SC 14D9Target responseSchedule 14D-9 statements in which a target company's board recommends shareholders accept, reject or stay neutral on a tender offer.
SC 13E3Going privateSchedule 13E-3 going private statements: buyouts by controlling holders, management or sponsors with fairness disclosures since 1994.
FAQ
What is the difference between DEFM14A and DEF 14A?
DEFM14A is a definitive proxy statement for a merger or acquisition vote. DEF 14A is used for annual and other meetings.
Where are the projections in a merger proxy?
Usually in a section titled Certain Financial Projections or Unaudited Prospective Financial Information.
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