# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001956371
**File Stem:** 0001104659-23-029567
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 12004
**Document Hash:** 43c427d75c0024c1a9eff10ad3f0afc3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-23-029567.hdr.sgml**: 20230307

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-23-029567

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 3

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230213

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230307

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230307

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Allseas Investments S.A.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001956334
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** V8
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-39281
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23712857

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 18 ROUTE DE PRA DE PLAN
- **CITY:** CHATEL-SAINT-DENIS
- **STATE:** V8
- **ZIP:** 1618
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 41 21 948 3500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 18 ROUTE DE PRA DE PLAN
- **CITY:** CHATEL-SAINT-DENIS
- **STATE:** V8
- **ZIP:** 1618
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Allseas Group S.A.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001884066
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** V8
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-39281
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23712858

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 18 ROUTE DE PRA DE PLAN
- **STREET 2:** CASE POSTALE 411
- **CITY:** CHATEL-SAINT-DENIS
- **STATE:** V8
- **ZIP:** 1618
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 41 21 948 3500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 18 ROUTE DE PRA DE PLAN
- **STREET 2:** CASE POSTALE 411
- **CITY:** CHATEL-SAINT-DENIS
- **STATE:** V8
- **ZIP:** 1618
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Argentum Cedit Virtuti GCV
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001956510
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** C9
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-39281
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23712855

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** WIEGSTRAAT 21
- **CITY:** ANTWERPEN
- **STATE:** C9
- **ZIP:** 2000
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 41 21 948 3500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** WIEGSTRAAT 21
- **CITY:** ANTWERPEN
- **STATE:** C9
- **ZIP:** 2000
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Heerema Edward
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001956371

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-39281
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23712856

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O ALLSEAS GROUP S.A.
- **STREET 2:** 18 ROUTE DE PRA DE PLAN
- **CITY:** CHATEL-SAINT-DENIS
- **STATE:** V8
- **ZIP:** 1618
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Stichting Administratiekantoor Aequa Lance Foundation
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001956509
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** P7
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-39281
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23712854

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O ALLSEAS GROUP S.A.
- **STREET 2:** 18 ROUTE DE PRA DE PLAN
- **CITY:** CHATEL-SAINT-DENIS
- **STATE:** V8
- **ZIP:** 1618
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 41 21 948 3500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O ALLSEAS GROUP S.A.
- **STREET 2:** 18 ROUTE DE PRA DE PLAN
- **CITY:** CHATEL-SAINT-DENIS
- **STATE:** V8
- **ZIP:** 1618
**ISSUER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** TMC the metals Co Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001798562
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** METAL MINING [1000]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** A1
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 595 HOWE STREET
- **STREET 2:** 10TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** VANCOUVER
- **STATE:** A1
- **ZIP:** V6C 2T5
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (604) 631-3115

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 595 HOWE STREET
- **STREET 2:** 10TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** VANCOUVER
- **STATE:** A1
- **ZIP:** V6C 2T5

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corp.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20200102

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## FORM 3

### INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Allseas Group S.A.<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>18 ROUTE DE PRA DE PLAN,<br>CASE POSTALE 411<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>CHATEL-SAINT-DENIS, V8 1618<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>TMC the metals Co Inc. [ TMC ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-02-13 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Allseas Investments S.A.<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>18 ROUTE DE PRA DE PLAN,<br>CASE POSTALE 411<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>CHATEL-SAINT-DENIS, V8 1618<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>TMC the metals Co Inc. [ TMC ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-02-13 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Heerema Edward<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>C/O ALLSEAS GROUP S.A.18 ROUTE DE PRA<br>DE PLAN, CASE POSTALE 411<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>CHATEL-SAINT-DENIS, V8 1618<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>TMC the metals Co Inc. [ TMC ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-02-13 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Argentum Cedit Virtuti GCV<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>WIEGSTRAAT 21<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>ANTWERPEN, C9 2000<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>TMC the metals Co Inc. [ TMC ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-02-13 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Stichting Administratiekantoor Aequa Lance Foundation<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>C/O ALLSEAS GROUP S.A.18 ROUTE DE PRA<br>DE PLAN, CASE POSTALE 411<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>CHATEL-SAINT-DENIS, V8 1618<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>TMC the metals Co Inc. [ TMC ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-02-13 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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## Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned

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|  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 3. Ownership Form | 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Common Shares | 33551648 | D<sup>(1)</sup> |  |
| Common Shares | 1000000 | D<sup>(2)</sup> |  |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) | 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) | 3. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 3. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 4. Conversion or Exercise Price | 5. Ownership Form | 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 4. Conversion or Exercise Price | 5. Ownership Form | 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Allseas Warrant | 2022-11-11 | 2026-09-30 | Common Shares | 11578620 | $0.01 | D |  |

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### Footnotes:

(1) These securities are owned by Allseas Group S.A. ("Allseas"). Mr. Edward Heerema, the Administrateur President of Allseas, has sole authority over Allseas. Mr. Heerema, Allseas Investments S.A., ("Allseas Investments"), the majority parent of Allseas, Argentum Cedit Virtuti GCV ("ACV"), the parent of Allseas Investments, and Stichting Administratiekantoor Aequa Lance Foundation, the parent of ACV, may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the shares owned by Allseas. Each of Mr. Heerema, Allseas Investments, ACV and Stichting Administratiekantoor Aequa Lance Foundation disclaims beneficial ownership over any securities directly held by Allseas, except to the extent of his or its respective pecuniary interest therein.

(2) These securities are owned by ACV. Mr. Heerema may be deemed to have voting and investment power over the shares owned by ACV. Mr. Heerema disclaims beneficial ownership over any securities directly held by ACV, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

**Signature:** /s/ Edward Heerema, President and authorized signatory of Allseas Group S.A.  
**Date:** 2023-03-06

**Signature:** /s/ Edward Heerema  
**Date:** 2023-03-06

**Signature:** /s/ Edward Heerema, President and authorized signatory of Allseas Investments S.A  
**Date:** 2023-03-06

**Signature:** /s/ Edward Heerema, Zaakvoerder and authorized signatory of Argentum Cedit Virtuti GCV  
**Date:** 2023-03-06

**Signature:** /s/ Edward Heerema, Chairman and authorized signatory of Stichting Administratiekantoor Aequa Lance Foundation  
**Date:** 2023-03-06

### Remarks:

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).

** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).

Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.

**Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.**