Disciplined Growth Acquisition (DGAC) sponsor buys 181,750 private units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Disciplined Growth Sponsor LLC, a 10% owner of Disciplined Growth Acquisition Corp (DGAC), bought 181,750 private placement units at $10 per unit. Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one right, giving the Sponsor 181,750 Class A shares and 181,750 rights. These rights together are exercisable for 45,437 Class A shares upon consummation of the company’s initial business combination. CEO Robert Wotczak, as managing member of the Sponsor, may be deemed a beneficial owner through voting and investment discretion but disclaims beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 363,500 shares ($1,817,500)
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
Disciplined Growth Sponsor LLC, Wotczak Robert
Role
null | Chief Executive Officer
Bought
363,500 shs ($1.82M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Rights to Class A ordinary shares | 181,750 | $0.00 | -- |
| Purchase | Class A ordinary shares | 181,750 | $10.00 | $1.82M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Rights to Class A ordinary shares — 181,750 shares (Direct, null);
Class A ordinary shares — 181,750 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Reflects the 181,750 Class A ordinary shares of Disciplined Growth Acquisition Corporation (the "Issuer") that are included in the 181,750 private placement units of the Issuer purchased by Disciplined Growth Sponsor LLC ("Sponsor"), with such private placement units comprised of 175,000 private placement units issued on May 28, 2026, in connection with closing of the Issuer's initial public offering and 6,750 private placement units issued on June 4, 2026, in connection with the partial exercise of the underwriter's over-allotment option. Each private placement unit was purchased for $10 per unit and consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fourth (1/4) of one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of the Issuer's initial business combination. The Sponsor is the record holder of the shares reported herein. Robert Wotczak, the Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer, is the Managing Members of the Sponsor and holds voting and investment discretion with respect to the ordinary shares held of record by the Sponsor. As such, Mr. Wotczak may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by the Sponsor. Mr. Wotczak disclaims any beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by the Sponsor other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest they may have therein, directly or indirectly. Represents the 45,437 Class A ordinary shares, which may be acquired by Sponsor upon the conversion of 181,750 rights (included in the Sponsor's private placement units) upon consummation of the registrant's initial business combination. As described in the Registration Statement under the heading "Description of Securities-Share Rights," each right will automatically convert into one-fourth (1/4) of one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of the registrant's initial business combination, subject to certain adjustments described therein and have no expiration date. No fractional Class A ordinary shares will be issued upon conversion of such rights.
Key Figures
Private placement units purchased: 181,750 units
Unit purchase price: $10 per unit
Class A shares in units: 181,750 shares
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6 metrics
Private placement units purchased
181,750 units
Units bought by Disciplined Growth Sponsor LLC
Unit purchase price
$10 per unit
Price paid for DGAC private placement units
Class A shares in units
181,750 shares
Class A ordinary shares included in purchased units
Rights acquired
181,750 rights
Rights to Class A ordinary shares included in units
Underlying shares from rights
45,437 Class A shares
Shares issuable upon conversion of 181,750 rights
Net shares bought (Form 4 summary)
363,500 shares
Combined non-derivative and derivative share count reported
Key Terms
private placement units, underwriter's over-allotment option, initial public offering, initial business combination, +2 more
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private placement units financial
"Reflects the 181,750 Class A ordinary shares ... included in the 181,750 private placement units of the Issuer"
underwriter's over-allotment option financial
"6,750 private placement units issued on June 4, 2026, in connection with the partial exercise of the underwriter's over-allotment option"
initial public offering financial
"175,000 private placement units issued on May 28, 2026, in connection with closing of the Issuer's initial public offering"
An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company first sells its shares to the public and becomes a stock-listed company. It matters because it allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors, helping it grow, while giving early shareholders a way to sell some of their ownership.
initial business combination financial
"one right to receive one-fourth (1/4) of one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of the Issuer's initial business combination"
An initial business combination is the deal in which a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merges with or acquires an operating business to bring that business onto public markets. Think of the SPAC as an empty shell that raises money from investors, then uses that cash to buy a private company—this transaction turns the private company into a public one and often changes its ownership, valuation, and access to capital, so investors should watch for shifts in risk, future growth prospects, and shareholder rights.
beneficial ownership financial
"Mr. Wotczak may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by the Sponsor"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"Mr. Wotczak disclaims any beneficial ownership ... other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Disciplined Growth Sponsor LLC report in DGAC?
Disciplined Growth Sponsor LLC reported buying 181,750 private placement units of DGAC. Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one right, resulting in 181,750 shares and 181,750 rights linked to the company’s initial business combination.
At what price were the DGAC private placement units purchased by the sponsor?
The sponsor purchased 181,750 private placement units of DGAC at $10 per unit. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right, creating a combined economic interest tied to a future initial business combination completion.
What is Robert Wotczak’s relationship to the DGAC sponsor’s holdings?
Robert Wotczak, DGAC’s Chief Executive Officer, is the managing member of the sponsor. He has voting and investment discretion over shares held by the sponsor and may be deemed a beneficial owner but disclaims ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.
What does each DGAC private placement unit acquired by the sponsor contain?
Each private placement unit contains one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fourth of one Class A share. These units link current share ownership with contingent additional shares if DGAC completes its initial business combination under described terms.
When were the DGAC private placement units issued to the sponsor?
The sponsor’s 181,750 private placement units comprise 175,000 units issued at DGAC’s initial public offering closing on May 28, 2026, and 6,750 units issued on June 4, 2026, upon partial exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option.