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BIII signs BCA with Astrum Space Inc., sets May 27, 2027 termination date

SPAC Pulse 70

Black Spade Acquisition III Co entered a Business Combination Agreement on August 27, 2026 with Astrum Space Inc. and Astrum Networks Pte. Ltd. for a merger in which Astrum merges into BIII.

BIII8-Koutside-datedeal

BIII entered into the Business Combination Agreement on August 27, 2026. Astrum will merge into BIII, with BIII surviving and renaming to Astrum Space Company.

At the effective time, each BIII unit separates into one Class A ordinary share and one-third warrant. Each Class B share converts to one Class A share. Astrum Holding receives 100,000,000 Listco Shares for its Astrum shares.

$3,500,000 sponsor transaction bonus is payable at closing from trust or Astrum funds. Up to 25,500,000 performance shares may issue to Astrum Holding on NEASTAR-1 milestones through June 30, 2029.

Termination date is May 27, 2027 unless extended by mutual agreement. Equity incentive plan pool set at up to 20% of post-closing Listco Shares on a fully diluted basis.

Shareholders Support Agreement and Sponsor Support Agreement include lock-up schedules. Registration Rights Agreement and Warrant Agreement Amendment also executed.

Pulse Impact

  • Previous Pulse: 52
  • New Pulse: 70
  • Change: +18
  • Driver: 8-K added a constructive beat, so Pulse rose.

Black Spade Acquisition III Co Form 8-K (2026-08-27)

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