Pelican Acquisition Clarifies 1% Excise Tax Will Not Apply to Share Redemptions in Greenland Merger

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Pelican Acquisition Corp. clarified that the 1% excise tax on stock repurchases will not apply to shareholder redemptions related to its proposed business combination, due to its Cayman Islands incorporation.

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• Excise Tax Clarification

  Pelican Acquisition Corporation issued a clarification regarding the potential application of the 1% excise tax on certain stock repurchases under Section 4501 of the Internal Revenue Code.

• No Tax on Share Redemptions

  The company does not expect the 1% excise tax to apply to redemptions of its ordinary shares in connection with the shareholder vote to approve the proposed business combination.

• Reason for Exemption

  As a Cayman Islands exempted company, Pelican Acquisition Corporation is not considered a 'covered corporation' under Section 4501, thus exempting it from the excise tax on redemptions.

• Shareholder Impact

  Public shareholders who elect to redeem their shares in connection with the business combination are not expected to have their cash proceeds reduced by any excise tax.

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This 8-K filing provides a crucial clarification for shareholders of Pelican Acquisition Corporation regarding the proposed business combination with Greenland Exploration Limited. By confirming that the 1% excise tax on stock repurchases will not apply to redemptions of its ordinary shares, the company removes a potential financial burden and uncertainty for public shareholders. This is particularly important as the company is actively moving forward with its merger, and shareholders will soon decide on redemptions. The clarification, stemming from the company's Cayman Islands incorporation status, could positively influence shareholder decisions and sentiment towards the merger.