Schedule 13G Filing by William George Brumder II for TMC the metals Co Inc.

William George Brumder II has filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, disclosing his beneficial ownership of Common Shares in TMC the metals Co Inc. As of the close of business on the filing date, Brumder beneficially owns approximately 5.4% of the Common Shares outstanding, which includes 2,000,000 Common Shares underlying warrants and 2,492,200 Common Shares underlying certain call options exercisable within 60 days. The warrants are exercisable at $11.50 per share and expire on September 9, 2026. Brumder has sole voting and dispositive power over 21,992,781 Common Shares. The filing indicates that the securities were not acquired for the purpose of influencing the control of the issuer.