Hadron Energy Completes SPAC Merger, Secures $24.45M Net Cash, Begins Nasdaq Trading as HDRN

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Hadron Energy, Inc. has successfully completed its SPAC merger, securing $24.45 million in net cash to fund its operations and commencing trading on Nasdaq under the ticker "HDRN."

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• Business Combination Consummated

  GigCapital7 Corp. officially merged with Hadron Energy Operating Company Inc., forming Hadron Energy, Inc. on May 22, 2026.

• Nasdaq Listing Initiated

  The combined company's common stock and warrants began trading on Nasdaq under the new symbols "HDRN" and "HDRNW" on May 26, 2026.

• Capital Secured

  The company retained approximately $28 million from the SPAC trust account and an additional $2.8 million from SAFE bridge financings, totaling $31 million in gross funding, with $24.45 million net cash on the balance sheet after expenses.

• High Share Redemptions

  84% of GigCapital7's public shares were redeemed at $10.71 per share, but the company still exceeded its minimum cash condition for the merger.

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This 8-K announces the successful closing of the business combination between GigCapital7 Corp. and Hadron Energy Operating Company Inc., with the combined entity now named Hadron Energy, Inc. and trading on Nasdaq under "HDRN." Despite a high 84% redemption rate from public shareholders, the company secured approximately $31 million in total funding, resulting in $24.45 million net cash on its balance sheet after transaction expenses. This capital infusion, exceeding the minimum cash condition, is critical for the pre-revenue company's operational runway and marks its transition to a publicly traded entity. The filing also details a lock-up agreement for certain stockholders, signaling commitment, and a registration rights agreement for future share resales.