GigCapital7 Amends Hadron Energy Merger Terms, Reducing Valuation by $600M and Extending Deadline

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GigCapital7 Corp. has significantly reduced the valuation of its target, Hadron Energy, by $600 million in a revised merger agreement, cutting the shares to be issued by 40 million to align with market conditions and facilitate deal closure.

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• Merger Valuation Reduced

  The valuation of Hadron Energy, Inc. for the de-SPAC merger was reduced from $1.2 billion to $600 million, decreasing the shares to be issued to Hadron shareholders from 100 million to 60 million.

• Merger Deadline Extended

  The "Outside Date" for the business combination with Hadron Energy, Inc. has been extended from April 30, 2026, to May 31, 2026.

• Working Capital Loan Increased

  GigCapital7 issued an amended convertible promissory note for $293,000 to its sponsor for working capital, an increase of $145,000 from a previous note.

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GigCapital7 Corp. has significantly revised the terms of its de-SPAC merger with Hadron Energy, Inc., reducing Hadron's valuation from $1.2 billion to $600 million. This adjustment, formalized in a Second Amendment to the Business Combination Agreement dated April 16, 2026, decreases the aggregate merger consideration by 40 million shares, from 100 million to 60 million shares of Domesticated Purchaser Common Stock. The company stated this move is to align with current market conditions, reduce redemption risk, and maximize cash at closing, which is crucial for the successful completion of the business combination. The outside date for the merger has also been extended to May 31, 2026. This follows the S-4/A filing on April 10, 2026, detailing the merger, and a 424B3 on April 15, 2026, scheduling a shareholder vote, and formalizes the valuation alignment reported in news on April 20, 2026. Additionally, the company secured an amended $293,000 convertible promissory note from its sponsor for working capital, an increase of $145,000 from a prior note.