Quetta Acquisition Corp Terminates Merger Agreement with KM QUAD Due to Regulatory Delays

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Quetta Acquisition Corp announced the mutual termination of its merger agreement with KM QUAD, citing prolonged regulatory approval delays, which casts uncertainty on the SPAC's future.

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• Merger Agreement Terminated

  Quetta Acquisition Corp and KM QUAD mutually agreed to terminate their Agreement and Plan of Merger, originally dated February 14, 2025, effective January 15, 2026.

• Reason for Termination

  The termination was due to a prolonged approval process with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), leading the parties to decide against proceeding with the transaction.

• Termination Payment Received

  KM QUAD will pay Quetta Acquisition Corp $170,900, consisting of $110,900 for transaction expense reimbursement (including printer and fairness opinion fees) and an additional $60,000 for a January extension payment.

• Mutual Release of Claims

  The termination agreement includes mutual releases of claims related to the merger, with no admission of fault or liability by any party.

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Quetta Acquisition Corp, a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), has terminated its definitive merger agreement with KM QUAD. This is a significant setback for the SPAC, as its primary purpose is to complete a business combination. The termination, attributed to a prolonged China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) approval process, creates substantial uncertainty regarding the company's future. Quetta Acquisition Corp must now either identify and secure a new merger target within its remaining timeframe or face potential liquidation, returning funds to shareholders. While the company received a $170,900 termination payment to cover transaction expenses, this does not offset the fundamental challenge of failing to execute its initial de-SPAC transaction.