---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-26-077218"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HSCS"
cik: "0001468492"
company_name: "HeartSciences Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-10T21:00:18+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-10T21:02:18.608865+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.9
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# HeartSciences enters merger agreement with Fortitude Mining and amends CFO terms

## Summary
- HeartSciences entered a Merger Agreement with Fortitude Mining Holdings on June 23, 2026, to acquire Fortitude Mining HoldCo.
- HeartSciences amended CFO Danielle Watson's employment on July 7, 2026, adding severance of six months' salary and COBRA.
- CFO Watson received 25,000 RSUs vesting over one year post-closing, with acceleration on change of control or termination without cause.
- The merger requires stockholder approval; a proxy statement will be filed with the SEC.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-077218
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HSCS
- cik: 0001468492
- company_name: HeartSciences Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-10T21:00:18+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.9
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.02, 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468492/000121390026077218/0001213900-26-077218-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468492/000121390026077218/ea0297481-8k_heartsci.htm

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