On April 8, 2026, Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc. signed a merger agreement to acquire American Ocean Minerals Corporation, whereby AOM will become a wholly-owned subsidiary, with AOM shareholders receiving 4.5017 shares of Odyssey stock for each AOM share they own. The merger is expected to close between late Q2 and early Q3 of 2026, with additional agreements for financing and share conversions detailed in the filing.