Bleichroeder Acquisition III (BCCQ)


Market Price (9/9/2026): $10.0 | Market Cap: $415.0 MilSector: Financials | Industry: Multi-Sector Holdings

Bleichroeder Acquisition III (BCCQ)


Market Price (9/9/2026): $10.0
Market Cap: $415.0 Mil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Multi-Sector Holdings

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Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 6.7%

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.6%, Dist 3Y High is -0.6%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -38%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -69%

Key risks
BCCQ key risks include [1] having no identified business combination target and [2] the potential for forced liquidation if a transaction is not completed within the required timeframe.

0 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 6.7%
1 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.6%, Dist 3Y High is -0.6%
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -38%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -69%
3 Key risks
BCCQ key risks include [1] having no identified business combination target and [2] the potential for forced liquidation if a transaction is not completed within the required timeframe.

Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Bleichroeder Acquisition III (BCCQ) stock has remained largely at the same level since it went public on 8/5/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. The stock's stability around the $10.00 level is primarily attributed to its nature as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) and the protective trust account. Bleichroeder Acquisition III completed its initial public offering (IPO) on July 8, 2026, with units priced at $10.00 each. A substantial portion of the IPO proceeds, specifically $10.00 per public share, was placed into a trust account. This trust functions as a financial safeguard, establishing a theoretical floor for the stock price because public shareholders possess the option to redeem their shares for their pro-rata portion of the trust account, typically $10.00 per share plus any accrued interest, if a proposed business combination is not approved or if no acquisition is finalized within the designated timeframe.

2. The stock's trading during the specified period reflects its early stage as a newly public SPAC in the pre-business combination phase. Bleichroeder Acquisition III's common stock (BCCQ) commenced separate trading on August 3, 2026, after the separation of its units. In the weeks and months immediately following a SPAC's IPO and prior to announcing a definitive merger agreement, these companies commonly trade very close to their initial offering price of $10.00 per share. The absence of operational fundamentals from a target company during this pre-deal stage typically prevents significant price volatility, with BCCQ's stock consistently trading within a narrow range between $9.71 and $10.12.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Bleichroeder Acquisition III (BCCQ) stock has remained largely at the same level since it went public on 8/5/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. The stock's stability around the $10.00 level is primarily attributed to its nature as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) and the protective trust account. Bleichroeder Acquisition III completed its initial public offering (IPO) on July 8, 2026, with units priced at $10.00 each. A substantial portion of the IPO proceeds, specifically $10.00 per public share, was placed into a trust account. This trust functions as a financial safeguard, establishing a theoretical floor for the stock price because public shareholders possess the option to redeem their shares for their pro-rata portion of the trust account, typically $10.00 per share plus any accrued interest, if a proposed business combination is not approved or if no acquisition is finalized within the designated timeframe.

2. The stock's trading during the specified period reflects its early stage as a newly public SPAC in the pre-business combination phase. Bleichroeder Acquisition III's common stock (BCCQ) commenced separate trading on August 3, 2026, after the separation of its units. In the weeks and months immediately following a SPAC's IPO and prior to announcing a definitive merger agreement, these companies commonly trade very close to their initial offering price of $10.00 per share. The absence of operational fundamentals from a target company during this pre-deal stage typically prevents significant price volatility, with BCCQ's stock consistently trading within a narrow range between $9.71 and $10.12.

3. The announcement of a business combination with Ursa Major Technologies on August 25, 2026, while significant, did not immediately trigger a substantial price movement, as the deal remains pending closure. Bleichroeder Acquisition III (BCCQ) announced a business combination agreement with Ursa Major Technologies, Inc., an aerospace and defense company, valuing Ursa Major at $1.6 billion, with 160,000,000 shares of common stock to be issued at $10.00 per share equivalent. However, this transaction is subject to various conditions, including shareholder approvals and regulatory processes, and is not anticipated to close until the first fiscal quarter of 2027. Until the merger is finalized and the de-SPAC process is completed, the stabilizing influence of the underlying trust value continues to limit dramatic price fluctuations that might otherwise be associated with the future growth prospects or risks of the combined entity.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BCCQ  
Market (SPY)1.3%28.5%
Sector (XLF)11.1%-16.1%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BCCQ  
Market (SPY)12.0%28.5%
Sector (XLF)12.0%-16.1%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BCCQ  
Market (SPY)19.8%28.5%
Sector (XLF)7.4%-16.1%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BCCQ  
Market (SPY)76.1%28.5%
Sector (XLF)74.1%-16.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
BCCQ Return-----1%1%
Peers Return     0%0%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BCCQ Win Rate-----50% 
Peers Win Rate     67% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%56% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BCCQ Max Drawdown------ 
Peers Max Drawdown       
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: CCCT, MRCO, THEO, EWAV.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/8/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

BCCQ has limited trading history. Below is the Financials sector ETF (XLF) in its place.

EventXLFS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-15.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven80 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-10.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven26 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-16.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven270 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven467 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-42.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven74.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven289 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-19.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven123 days105 days

Compare to CCCT, MRCO, THEO, EWAV

In The Past

State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF's stock fell -15.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 18.4% gain to breakeven.

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BCCQ has limited trading history. Below is the Financials sector ETF (XLF) in its place.

EventXLFS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven467 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-42.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven74.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven289 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-21.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.3%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven272 days62 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-26.1%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven162 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-78.3%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven359.8%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven2329 days1085 days

Compare to CCCT, MRCO, THEO, EWAV

In The Past

State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF's stock fell -15.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 18.4% gain to breakeven.

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About Bleichroeder Acquisition III (BCCQ)

Bleichroeder Acquisition III (BCCQ) is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) formed with the sole purpose of identifying and completing a business combination, such as a merger, acquisition, or reorganization, with one or more private operating businesses. Essentially, it's a shell company that raised capital from investors with the intent to acquire a suitable target, thereby bringing that private company public. Currently, BCCQ has not selected any specific business target.

The company plans to concentrate its search on North American and European businesses operating in "disruptive growth sectors." These are typically industries undergoing significant transformation due to technology adoption. Bleichroeder Acquisition III aims to leverage its management team's extensive experience in investing, driving growth, and advising on financial transactions to identify attractive opportunities and generate returns for shareholders by enhancing operational performance or facilitating future capital raising.

As a SPAC, Bleichroeder Acquisition III does not currently offer any products or services to end customers. Its primary function is the identification and acquisition of a private company, which will then become the operating entity. The company's "market" is therefore the investment community, as its shares represent an investment in the future potential of an as-yet-unidentified target company within the specified disruptive growth sectors in North America and Europe.

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It's like an empty, publicly-traded Amazon shopping cart designed to acquire one innovative private tech company.

It's like a publicly-traded 'IPO Express Lane' (similar to FedEx) for one private, disruptive tech company looking to go public.

It's like a publicly-traded 'business talent scout' (similar to a Hollywood agent) searching for one private tech company to bring to the stock market.

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  • Business Combination Facilitation: Identifies and executes mergers, acquisitions, or similar business combinations with private companies, typically in disruptive growth sectors, to bring them to the public market.

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Bleichroeder Acquisition III (BCCQ) is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC). As a SPAC, its primary purpose is to raise capital through an initial public offering to acquire or merge with an existing private operating company. Therefore, Bleichroeder Acquisition III (BCCQ) does not have major customers that purchase goods or services from it in the traditional sense.

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Marcello Padula, Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Padula served as an Investment Banking Vice President at BofA Securities, Inc. from July 2019 to November 2024, focusing on capital markets and mergers and acquisitions transactions within the Consumer & Retail Practice. He previously held the role of Chief Financial Officer for Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. I (BACQ) from May 2025 to July 2025 and served as an advisor to BACQ, contributing to the deal team for the Merlin Labs transaction. He also served as the Chief Operating Officer of Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. II since its inception.

Robert Folino, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Folino has served as Chief Financial Officer of Bleichroeder Acquisition III since its inception. Prior to this, he was the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Trading at Bleichroeder, a registered investment advisor, a role he assumed in 2019. He joined Bleichroeder as a trader in 2018. Before joining Bleichroeder, Mr. Folino worked for 22 years at First Eagle Investment Management, the successor firm to Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder, where he started in 1996 as a junior arbitrage trader in the Merger Arbitrage Department. He also served as Chief Financial Officer of Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. I (BACQ) from June 2024.

Andrew Gundlach, Executive Chairman, Co-Founder

Mr. Gundlach has been the Executive Chairman of Bleichroeder Acquisition III since April 2026. He is President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Bleichroeder LLC, an investment management firm for ultra high-net-worth families, and also heads Goldiron LP. Mr. Gundlach initiated the transaction in which Blackstone acquired control of First Eagle Holdings for $4 billion in 2015, leading to the demerger of Bleichroeder. He has been a Director of First Eagle Holdings and its predecessor since 2006. Earlier in his career, he worked in the Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Finance Departments of JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley. Mr. Gundlach is also the CEO of Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. (BACQ). He co-chaired the Board of Directors of Materia, Inc., a material science company that was sold to Exxon in 2019. His experience includes leadership roles in previous SPACs, Bleichroeder Acquisition I (which merged with Merlin Labs in March 2026) and Bleichroeder Acquisition II (pending a business combination).

Michel Combes, Co-Founder

Mr. Combes is a Co-Founder of Bleichroeder Acquisition III.

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The key risk to Bleichroeder Acquisition III is its inability to complete an initial business combination. As a special purpose acquisition company, its sole purpose is to effect a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company has not yet selected any specific business combination target nor initiated any substantive discussions with potential targets. If Bleichroeder Acquisition III fails to complete such a transaction within the required timeframe, it would likely be forced to liquidate, returning funds to shareholders, potentially at or near the initial offering price, without achieving its stated business objective.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Bleichroeder Acquisition III (BCCQ)

  • **Successful Identification and Integration of a High-Growth Target:** Bleichroeder Acquisition III's primary driver of future revenue growth is its ability to successfully identify and complete a business combination with one or more businesses. The company intends to focus its efforts on North American and European businesses in disruptive growth sectors, where technology adoption is transforming industries. The revenue generated by the acquired entity will directly contribute to BCCQ's future revenue base.
  • **Application of Management Team's Operational and Investment Expertise:** The company plans to capitalize on the collective expertise of its Co-Founders and executive officers, who have experience in investing in and actively driving the growth of companies, as well as improving operational performance. This expertise, applied to the acquired business, is expected to enhance its operational efficiency and strategic direction, thereby stimulating revenue growth for the combined entity.
  • **Leveraging Network for Capital Raising and Strategic Partnerships:** Bleichroeder Acquisition III aims to enhance value through leveraging its deep network to help raise capital to fund the next level of growth for its target business. The ability to secure additional capital and foster strategic partnerships for the acquired entity will enable expansion initiatives, product development, and market penetration, which are critical for driving future revenue growth.

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Share Issuance

Bleichroeder Acquisition III completed its initial public offering on July 8, 2026, by issuing 34,500,000 units at $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $345,000,000. This issuance included the full exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option for 4,500,000 units. Each unit consisted of one Class A ordinary share and one-fourth of one redeemable warrant.

Inbound Investments

In connection with its IPO, Bleichroeder Acquisition III sold 8,500,000 private placement warrants at $1.00 each to its sponsor and underwriters, raising an additional $8,500,000.

Peer Outperformance in Multi-Sector Holdings

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Share of Multi-Sector Holdings constituents that BCCQ has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
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Median price return by industry across the Financials sector, ranked by 5Y. Multi-Sector Holdings is BCCQ's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Investment Banking & Brokerage 13 7.7%133.2%144.2% IBKR 492% · SNEX 244% · GS 189%
Reinsurance 6 18.8%75.0%124.6% SPNT 167% · RGA 134% · MTG 126%
Diversified Banks 12 38.0%136.2%118.7% CM 156% · JPM 152% · RY 144%
Life & Health Insurance 20 14.7%55.5%96.7% JXN 510% · UNM 316% · FG 218%
Multi-Sector Holdings ← 5 4.3%55.1%81.6% JONE 361% · JEF 86% · BRK-B 82%
Regional Banks 265 25.4%85.8%68.6% GCBC 361% · ESQ 353% · VBNK 321%
Property & Casualty Insurance 42 8.9%73.2%64.8% ASIC 2652900% · HRTG 439% · UVE 300%
Multi-line Insurance 9 12.0%87.8%56.7% GNW 189% · L 102% · SLF 90%
Consumer Finance 30 9.2%86.6%34.4% ENVA 593% · EZPW 398% · FCFS 173%
Financial Exchanges & Data 15 -4.4%18.5%26.7% VIRT 214% · CBOE 152% · CME 77%
Insurance Brokers 16 -13.9%-1.2%20.9% LIFE 657% · ARX 89% · AJG 82%
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 13 -42.7%35.2%19.9% FNMA 505% · FMCC 490% · ESNT 65%
Diversified Financial Services 4 0.5%9.3%17.3% FRHC 161% · EQH 94% · TMS -59%
Asset Management & Custody Banks 83 -10.9%17.0%14.6% WT 334% · VCTR 291% · SII 289%
Specialized Finance 3 15.7%47.8%-3.0% EFC 35% · CACC -3% · HASI -13%
Mortgage REITs 33 -11.7%10.8%-12.5% NREF 57% · RITM 51% · DX 41%
Diversified Capital Markets 21 -21.0%-4.5%-38.8% BTCS 614% · OPY 209% · LPLA 145%
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 15 -0.2%-3.6%-45.2% V 68% · MA 67% · CPAY 54%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

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Returns

BCCQCCCTMRCOTHEOEWAVMedian
NameBleichro.Columbus.Mercator.BOA Acqu.East Wes. 
1M Rtn1.0%0.1%0.0%0.4%0.4%0.4%
3M Rtn1.0%0.3%0.0%0.4%0.4%0.4%
6M Rtn1.0%0.3%0.0%0.4%0.4%0.4%
12M Rtn1.0%0.3%0.0%0.4%0.4%0.4%
3Y Rtn1.0%0.3%0.0%0.4%0.4%0.4%
1M Excs Rtn2.1%1.2%1.1%1.5%1.5%1.5%
3M Excs Rtn-2.6%-3.3%-3.6%-3.2%-3.2%-3.2%
6M Excs Rtn-11.9%-12.6%-12.9%-12.5%-12.5%-12.5%
12M Excs Rtn-17.4%-18.1%-18.4%-18.0%-18.0%-18.0%
3Y Excs Rtn-69.2%-69.9%-70.2%-69.8%-69.8%-69.8%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Price Behavior

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BCCQ Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.28-0.150.120.07-0.00-0.10
Up Beta-0.430.270.190.070.52-0.11
Down Beta0.63-0.190.170.110.060.17
Up Capture41%19%11%4%2%0%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days555555
Down Capture33%13%7%4%2%1%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days333333

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BCCQ
BCCQ0.7%9.0%1.16-
Sector ETF (XLF)9.3%14.6%0.39-23.0%
Equity (SPY)19.4%12.8%1.1124.8%
Gold (GLD)20.8%29.2%0.650.6%
Commodities (DBC)45.0%20.4%1.72-24.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)7.8%13.6%0.30-5.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-28.1%43.9%-0.63-4.0%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BCCQ
BCCQ0.1%9.0%1.16-
Sector ETF (XLF)10.1%18.4%0.41-23.0%
Equity (SPY)12.6%17.2%0.5624.8%
Gold (GLD)18.8%18.8%0.810.6%
Commodities (DBC)10.6%19.5%0.42-24.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.5%18.9%-0.03-5.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)11.1%52.6%0.39-4.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BCCQ
BCCQ0.1%9.0%1.16-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.4%22.1%0.55-23.0%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7224.8%
Gold (GLD)12.2%16.3%0.610.6%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%18.1%0.36-24.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%20.7%0.20-5.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.6%66.2%1.03-4.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8142026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 7312026100.0%
Average Daily Volume0.0 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity41.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares0.0%

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