SPAC Faces Liquidation Risk After Over 80% of Public Shares Redeemed; Auditor Expresses Going Concern Doubt

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DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corp is in critical financial condition following massive share redemptions that depleted its trust account, leading to a 'going concern' warning from its auditor and jeopardizing its proposed $1.49 billion merger.

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• Massive Share Redemptions

  5,247,491 public shares were tendered for redemption, resulting in a $55.4 million withdrawal from the trust account. This represents over 80% of the initial public shares.

• Going Concern Warning Issued

  The independent auditor expressed 'substantial doubt' about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to insufficient cash and dependence on completing a business combination by October 26, 2026.

• Proposed Merger Jeopardized

  The previously announced $1.49 billion business combination with PrimeGen US, Inc. is at high risk of not being consummated due to the significant depletion of funds in the trust account.

• Critical Liquidity Shortfall

  As of December 31, 2025, the company reported a working capital deficit of $361,245 and only $461 in cash, highlighting severe liquidity issues.

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This amended annual report highlights severe financial distress and a significant lack of investor confidence. Over 80% of the company's public shares (5.25 million out of 6.9 million) were redeemed, resulting in a withdrawal of $55.4 million from the trust account. This massive capital outflow severely jeopardizes the company's ability to consummate its previously announced $1.49 billion merger with PrimeGen US, Inc. The auditor has issued a 'going concern' warning, indicating substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue operations, further compounded by a working capital deficit and minimal cash reserves. The company faces a liquidation deadline of October 26, 2026, if a business combination is not completed.