SPAC Amends Underwriting Agreement, Caps Deferred Commission Based on Post-Redemption Trust Funds

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Quantumsphere Acquisition Corp. amended its underwriting agreement to cap deferred underwriting commissions based on post-redemption trust funds, potentially preserving more capital for its business combination.

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• Underwriting Agreement Amended

  The company entered into Amendment No. 1 to its Underwriting Agreement with Polaris Advisory Partners, LLC and Kingswood Capital Partners LLC, effective March 3, 2026.

• Deferred Commission Capped

  The deferred underwriting commission, previously 4.00% of gross proceeds, will now be capped at 4.00% of the funds remaining in the trust account after all properly submitted redemptions in connection with the initial business combination.

• Underwriter Waiver Option

  The amendment clarifies that underwriters may waive the deferred underwriting commission at any time prior to the consummation of the initial business combination.

• Forfeiture Clause

  Underwriters will forfeit any rights or claims to the deferred commission if the company is unable to consummate a business combination and the trust account is liquidated.

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Quantumsphere Acquisition Corporation, a SPAC previously disclosing substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, has amended its underwriting agreement. This amendment revises the calculation of the deferred underwriting commission, capping it at 4.00% of the funds remaining in the trust account *after* all shareholder redemptions. This change shifts some financial risk to the underwriters and could potentially preserve more capital in the trust for a future business combination, which is a positive development given the company's financial challenges and its need to secure a deal. The amendment also clarifies that underwriters may waive the commission and forfeit rights if a business combination is not consummated.