Auddia Inc. is progressing in its merger discussions, having recently extended a non-binding letter of intent through the end of January to allow more time for the process. The company is working toward the execution of definitive documents, after which it plans to provide more details, including filing a comprehensive S-4. The merger will reposition Auddia as a holding company named McCarthy Finney, which will trade under the symbol MCFN and focus on delivering AI and web3 capabilities to its subsidiaries, including Auddia.

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