DEF: DT Cloud Acquisition Corporation Seeks Shareholder Approval for Extension to Complete Business Combination

DT Cloud Acquisition Corporation is seeking shareholder approval to extend the deadline for completing a business combination from May 23, 2026, to August 23, 2026, requiring sponsor funding for each one-month extension.

Summary

• DT Cloud Acquisition Corporation is holding an Extraordinary General Meeting on April 18, 2025, to vote on proposals to extend the deadline for completing a business combination.
• The company is seeking to extend the period to consummate a business combination from May 23, 2026, to August 23, 2026.
• This extension requires amending the company's Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association and the Investment Management Trust Agreement.
• The Sponsor must deposit additional funds into the Trust Account for each one-month extension.
• Shareholders can redeem their Public Shares for a pro rata portion of the funds available in the Trust Account, regardless of their vote on the proposals.
• As of March 31, 2025, the per-share pro rata portion of the Trust Account was approximately $10.45.
• The closing price of DT Cloud's ordinary shares on April 2, 2025, was $10.72.
• The Board recommends voting FOR the Extension Amendment Proposal, the Trust Amendment Proposal, and the Adjournment Proposal.
• If the Extension Amendment Proposal and the Trust Amendment Proposal are not approved, the Combination Period will still extend up to February 23, 2026, on a month-to-month basis and subject to the Sponsor depositing additional funds for each one-month extension into the Trust Account.
• If the Extension Amendment Proposal and the Trust Amendment Proposal are approved, the Combination Period could be extended for up to eighteen times from the Original Termination Date (i.e., until August 23, 2026) by an additional one month each time which may be accomplished only if the Sponsor deposits additional funds for each one-month extension into the Trust Account.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. While the company is seeking an extension, which can be seen as a negative, it also provides shareholders with redemption rights and the potential for a business combination in the future. The Board recommends voting for the extension.

Positives

• The extension provides DT Cloud with more time to complete an initial business combination, considering uncertainties in the macroeconomic environment and regulatory landscape.
• Approval of the Extension Amendment Proposal and the Trust Amendment Proposal will provide the Sponsor and its affiliates with more incentive to fund the monthly extension fee required for the Extensions that are required for the Company to complete an initial business combination as the Extension Amendment provides more certainty in advance for the Company to consummate the Business Combination.
• Shareholders have the option to redeem their shares for a pro rata portion of the Trust Account, providing a potential return of approximately $10.45 per share.

Negatives

• If the Extension Amendment Proposal is not approved, the Company may be forced to liquidate if a business combination is not completed by February 23, 2026.
• The removal of funds from the Trust Account in connection with the election to redeem the Public Shares will reduce the amount held in the Trust Account following the Election.
• The Company cannot assure Public Shareholders that they will be able to sell their Public Shares in the open market, even if the market price per share is higher than the redemption price stated above, as there may not be sufficient liquidity in its securities when such shareholders wish to sell their shares.

Risks

• Failure to obtain shareholder approval for the extension could lead to liquidation.
• Redemption of shares by Public Shareholders could significantly reduce the funds available in the Trust Account, potentially hindering the ability to complete a business combination.
• The Sponsor may choose not to continue extending for additional calendar months until August 23, 2026 and if the Sponsor determines not to continue extending for additional calendar months, its obligation to make additional Contributions will terminate.
• The foreign ownership limitations, and the potential impact of a CFIUS review, may limit the attractiveness of a transaction with us or prevent us from pursuing certain initial business combination opportunities that we believe would otherwise be beneficial to us and our shareholders.

Future Outlook

The Company is seeking to extend the deadline for completing a business combination to August 23, 2026, to allow more time to clear regulatory approvals and consummate the business combination.

Management Comments

• The Board believes that the approval of Proposal 1 will allow for additional time and opportunity for the Company to clear regulatory approvals and consummate the business combination, as well as to provide the Sponsor and its affiliates with more incentive to fund the monthly extension fee required for the Extensions that are required for the Company to complete an initial business combination as the Extension Amendment provides more certainty in advance for the Company to consummate the Business Combination.
• The Board has determined that it is in the best interests of our shareholders to approve Proposal 1 to allow the Company to complete an initial business combination by or before August 23, 2026, subject to the Sponsor depositing additional funds into the Trust Account, which will provide our shareholders with the opportunity to participate in an initial business combination.

Industry Context

This announcement is typical for SPACs approaching their initial business combination deadline, seeking extensions to finalize deals in challenging market conditions.

Comparison to Industry Standards

• SPACs like DT Cloud often seek extensions when facing difficulties in completing a business combination within the initial timeframe.
• The $0.03 per share monthly extension fee is a common mechanism used by SPACs to incentivize sponsors to fund extensions.
• Redemption rights are standard for SPAC shareholders, providing an option to exit the investment if they do not support the extension or the proposed business combination.
• Comparable companies such as Venus Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: Vena), previously a blank check company, now known as MicroAlgo Inc. (Nasdaq: MLGO) have also sought extensions to complete their business combinations.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders have the opportunity to redeem their shares for a pro rata portion of the Trust Account.
• If the extension is approved, shareholders retain the right to vote on any proposed business combination and redeem their shares in the event the business combination is approved.
• If the extension is not approved, the Company may be forced to liquidate, potentially resulting in a loss of investment for shareholders who do not redeem their shares.

Next Steps

• Shareholders to vote on the Extension Amendment Proposal, the Trust Amendment Proposal, and the Adjournment Proposal at the Extraordinary General Meeting on April 18, 2025.
• If the Extension Amendment Proposal and the Trust Amendment Proposal are approved, the Sponsor will need to deposit additional funds into the Trust Account for each one-month extension.
• The Company will continue to work towards completing a business combination by the extended deadline of August 23, 2026.

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