Rising Dragon Acquisition Corp. Extends Business Combination Deadline to Oct 2027 Amidst 34% Share Redemptions

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Rising Dragon Acquisition Corp. extended its business combination deadline to October 2027, but this was overshadowed by the redemption of 1.9 million shares, significantly impacting its capital base.

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• Business Combination Deadline Extended

  Shareholders approved an amendment to extend the business combination period up to 15 times, from July 15, 2026, to October 15, 2027.

• Significant Share Redemptions

  1,903,823 ordinary shares were tendered for redemption in connection with the Extension Meeting, representing approximately $18.6 million in value and a substantial portion of the company's market capitalization.

• Trust Agreement Amended

  The Investment Management Trust Agreement was amended to reflect the extended deadline and the requirement for a monthly extension fee of $75,828.46 to be deposited into the Trust Account.

• Shareholder Vote Passed

  All proposals, including the charter amendment and trust agreement amendment for the extension, were approved by shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on May 28, 2026.

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Rising Dragon Acquisition Corp., a SPAC already facing 'going concern' warnings, has secured a critical extension for its business combination deadline. While this provides more time to find a target, the extension was accompanied by substantial shareholder redemptions, with over 1.9 million shares, representing approximately 34% of the company's market capitalization, being tendered. This significant reduction in the trust account and public float makes it considerably more challenging for the SPAC to complete a viable business combination, intensifying its financial distress.