Greenland Energy Co Completes SPAC Merger, Begins Trading as GLND on Nasdaq

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Greenland Energy Co announced the completion of its SPAC business combination, transitioning from Pelican Acquisition Corporation to an operating energy exploration company, and commenced trading on Nasdaq under the symbol GLND.

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• SPAC Business Combination Completed

  Pelican Acquisition Corporation merged with Pelican Holdco, Greenland Exploration, and March GL Company, forming Greenland Energy Company on March 25, 2026.

• Nasdaq Listing Under New Ticker

  Greenland Energy Company's common stock (GLND) commenced trading on Nasdaq on March 26, 2026.

• Share Structure and Valuation

  21,500,000 shares of common stock were issued to former March GL and Greenland stockholders, representing an aggregate merger consideration of $215,000,000 based on a $10.00 per share value. Total shares outstanding post-merger are 26,110,252.

• Significant Share Redemptions

  7,562,123 SPAC Ordinary Shares were redeemed for $77,979,252, indicating a substantial portion of SPAC investors opted out of the combined entity.

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This 8-K announces the successful completion of a significant SPAC business combination, transforming Pelican Acquisition Corporation into Greenland Energy Company, an early-stage oil and gas exploration firm focused on the Jameson Land Basin in East Greenland. The company's common stock began trading on Nasdaq under the new ticker GLND. The merger involved the issuance of 21,500,000 shares to the target company stockholders, representing an aggregate merger consideration of $215,000,000 based on a $10.00 per share value. This implied valuation is notably higher than the current market price of $8.3391, suggesting the market has already adjusted its valuation. A substantial 7,562,123 SPAC shares were redeemed, indicating significant investor opt-out from the original SPAC. The company has also adopted a new incentive plan, reserving 3,367,237 shares, which represents approximately 12.9% potential dilution to current outstanding shares, with further annual increases. This event marks a critical transition for the company, establishing its public presence and business focus on high-risk, high-reward energy exploration, but also highlights initial investor skepticism through redemptions and the market's current valuation below the merger's implied price. The new leadership team and substantial share count set the stage for future operations and capital needs.