---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-24-065355"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TMC"
cik: "0001798562"
company_name: "TMC the metals Co Inc."
filed_at: "2024-05-28T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-01T08:09:51.537976+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# SEC concludes investigation into TMC's 2020 and 2021 transactions; no enforcement action recommended

## Summary
- SEC notified TMC on May 24, 2024 that it has closed its investigation into the 2020 Tonga Offshore Mining acquisition and 2021 business combination.
- SEC stated it does not intend to recommend enforcement action against TMC or its officers/directors based on available information.
- This resolves a previously disclosed investigation and removes a regulatory overhang for the company.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-24-065355
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TMC
- cik: 0001798562
- company_name: TMC the metals Co Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-05-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1798562/000110465924065355/0001104659-24-065355-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1798562/000110465924065355/tm2415663d1_8k.htm

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