Mergers & AcquisitionsMedium13 August 2026
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SEC Declares Aureus Greenway-Powerus Merger Effective; US Elemental Listing Progresses

Key Facts

1The SEC declared the Form S-4 registration statement effective for the business combination between Aureus Greenway Holdings and Powerus.
2Aureus Greenway and Powerus expect to complete their proposed combination in early October 2026.
3US Elemental filed an amended Form S-4 for its proposed merger with HiTech Minerals and Constellation Acquisition Corp I.

In a move reflecting the accelerating pace of SPAC-related consolidations, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the Form S-4 registration statement effective for the business combination between Aureus Greenway Holdings and Powerus. According to reports, this regulatory milestone is a critical step toward finalizing the deal. Both companies currently anticipate the completion of the merger in early October 2026.

Simultaneously, US Elemental has made progress by filing an amended Form S-4 for its proposed merger with HiTech Minerals and Constellation Acquisition Corp I. This filing serves as a response to initial SEC feedback to facilitate the company's planned listing on the Nasdaq. These regulatory steps highlight the ongoing efforts by mid-cap entities to satisfy legal requirements for public market transitions.

While specific price data for these instruments is currently unavailable, the effectiveness of registration statements serves as a qualitative bullish catalyst for the merger process. Investors should watch for the final closing of the Aureus Greenway deal in early October 2026. Additionally, broader market sentiment may be influenced by recent trade data, such as China's Balance of Trade (reported August 7, 2026) which showed a surplus of 112.5 billion, impacting the global industrial sectors these companies operate within.