Amends S-4 for SPAC Merger with Greenland & March GL, Details Significant Dilution and Exploration Risks

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Pelican Holdco, Inc. filed an amended S-4 for its SPAC merger, detailing the $215 million business combination with Greenland Exploration and March GL, which will result in significant dilution for existing SPAC shareholders and highlights substantial exploration risks for the development-stage energy targets.

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• Amendment to SPAC Business Combination

  Pelican Holdco, Inc. (PubCo) filed an Amendment No. 2 to its S-4 registration statement for the business combination with Pelican Acquisition Corporation (SPAC), Greenland Exploration Limited, and March GL Company.

• Merger Consideration and Ownership Structure

  The transaction values March GL and Greenland at an aggregate of $215 million, with March GL shareholders receiving 20 million PubCo shares and Greenland shareholders receiving 1.5 million PubCo shares. Post-merger, March GL and Greenland shareholders will hold a majority stake (59.40% to 79.85% depending on redemptions).

• Significant Dilution for SPAC Shareholders

  Existing SPAC public shareholders face substantial dilution, with their ownership potentially decreasing from 28.18% (no redemptions) to 3.44% (maximum redemptions) in the combined entity.

• Updated Financials and Uncommitted PIPE

  The filing includes updated pro forma financial information as of September 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. It also highlights that while PIPE financing is intended, there are currently no commitments, which could impact available capital and Nasdaq listing.

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This Amendment No. 2 to the S-4 registration statement provides updated and critical details regarding the ongoing business combination between Pelican Acquisition Corporation (SPAC), Greenland Exploration Limited, and March GL Company, which will result in Pelican Holdco, Inc. (to be renamed Greenland Energy Company) becoming the public entity. The filing finalizes the merger consideration at $215 million, based on a $10.00 per share value, and outlines the pro forma ownership structure, which indicates substantial dilution for existing SPAC public shareholders. The updated financial information and detailed risk factors, particularly concerning the development-stage nature of the energy exploration targets and the lack of committed PIPE financing, are highly material for investors assessing the combined entity's future prospects and financial stability. The transaction is complex and carries significant execution and operational risks.