BEST SPAC I Proposes Extension, Eliminating Sponsor Contributions to Trust Account

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BEST SPAC I Acquisition Corp. is seeking shareholder approval to extend its deadline for a business combination by 12 months, but the proposed charter amendment eliminates the requirement for its sponsor to contribute additional funds to the trust account for this extension.

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• Shareholder Meeting Scheduled

  An Extraordinary General Meeting is set for May 19, 2026, to vote on charter amendments.

• Extension Proposal

  The company proposes to extend its deadline to complete a business combination from June 16, 2026, to June 16, 2027.

• Elimination of Sponsor Contributions

  The proposed charter amendment removes the requirement for the sponsor to deposit additional funds into the Trust Account for the extension, which was previously mandated.

• Impact on Non-Redeeming Shareholders

  Public shareholders who do not redeem their shares now would receive significantly less in any subsequent redemption or liquidation compared to what they would have received under the current charter.

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The proposed charter amendment is a critical development for BEST SPAC I shareholders. While extending the deadline for a business combination provides the company more time to finalize its merger with HDEducation Group Limited, the elimination of the sponsor's obligation to contribute funds to the Trust Account for this extension significantly alters the risk-reward profile for public shareholders. This change means that non-redeeming shareholders would face a lower per-share value in any future liquidation or redemption compared to the terms under the existing charter. This effectively transfers potential value from public shareholders to the sponsor, who avoids making required contributions while retaining their significant equity stake that would otherwise be worthless upon liquidation. Shareholders must carefully consider the redemption offer of approximately $10.31 per share, which is close to the current market price, against the reduced protections if they choose to hold their shares through the extended period.