American Drive Acquisition Company Announces the Separate Trading of Its Class A Ordinary Shares and Warrants, Commencing on February 9, 2026

Rhea-AI Summary

American Drive Acquisition Company (NASDAQ: ADACU) announced that holders of Units from its IPO may elect to separate the Units into Class A ordinary shares and warrants beginning February 9, 2026. Separated Ordinary Shares will trade as ADAC and Warrants as ADACW on the Nasdaq Global Market; unseparated Units remain ADACU.

No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation, and holders must instruct brokers to contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company to effect separations. The company targets business combinations, focusing on U.S. firms in defense, logistics, transportation, technology and AI.

Positive

• Separate trading effective on February 9, 2026
• New tickers: Ordinary Shares as ADAC and Warrants as ADACW
• Holders retain choice to trade Units as ADACU if not separated

Negative

• No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation
• Broker action required — holders must instruct brokers to contact transfer agent

News Market Reaction

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On the day this news was published, ADACU declined NaN%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

IPO gross proceeds: $230,000,000 Units sold: 23,000,000 units Warrant exercise price: $11.50 per share +5 more

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IPO gross proceeds $230,000,000 23,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit (Dec 19, 2025 IPO)

Units sold 23,000,000 units Initial public offering including 3,000,000 overallotment units

Warrant exercise price $11.50 per share Whole public warrants exercisable for one Class A ordinary share

Net loss $31,329 From inception (Jul 15, 2025) through Sep 30, 2025

Cash balance $1,873 Cash reported as of Sep 30, 2025 (pre-IPO operating cash)

Working capital deficit $129,065 Working capital position as of Sep 30, 2025

Trust account funds $230,000,000 IPO proceeds deposited into U.S.-based trust account

Private placement warrants 4,000,000 warrants for $6,000,000 Sold to sponsor and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.

Market Reality Check

Price: $9.98 Vol: Volume 727 is about 3% of...

low vol

$9.98 Last Close

Volume Volume 727 is about 3% of the 20-day average 28,279, indicating very light trading. low

Technical Price at $10.00 is trading slightly above the 200-day MA of $9.99 and near the $9.95–$10.05 52-week range.

Peers on Argus

No peers from the Blank Checks sector appeared in the momentum scanner; the mode...

No peers from the Blank Checks sector appeared in the momentum scanner; the modest 0.03% move appears company-specific rather than sector-driven.

Historical Context

1 past event · Latest: Dec 19 (Positive)

Pattern 1 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 19	IPO closing	Positive	-0.5%	Closed $230M IPO of 23M units at $10.00 and began Nasdaq trading.

Pattern Detected

Limited history: the only prior event (IPO closing) saw a small negative move despite a constructive financing milestone.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, American Drive Acquisition Company has mainly reported formation and financing milestones. On Dec 19, 2025, it closed a $230 million IPO of 23,000,000 units at $10.00 each, with units trading under ADACU. Today’s announcement that Class A shares (ADAC) and warrants (ADACW) will trade separately from units reflects the next standard step in its SPAC lifecycle, building on the earlier capital raise and listing.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details the scheduled separation of American Drive Acquisition Company’s units int...

Analysis

This announcement details the scheduled separation of American Drive Acquisition Company’s units into Class A ordinary shares (ADAC) and warrants (ADACW) starting Feb 9, 2026. It follows the earlier $230,000,000 IPO and trust funding, marking a routine step in the SPAC lifecycle. Historically, the only prior news event showed a small price decline, so monitoring trading dynamics and liquidity in the newly separated securities will be important as the SPAC pursues a business combination.

Key Terms

warrants, transfer agent, prospectus, registration statement

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warrants financial

"The Ordinary Shares and Warrants received from the separated Units will trade..."

Warrants are special documents that give you the right to buy a company's stock at a set price before a certain date. They are often used as a way for companies to attract investors or raise money, and their value can increase if the company's stock price goes up.

transfer agent financial

"...have their brokers contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the Company's transfer agent..."

A transfer agent is a financial service that keeps the official record of who owns a company's shares, handles the buying and selling of those shares on paper or electronically, and issues or cancels stock certificates. Think of it as the company’s records keeper and mailroom combined—investors rely on it to make sure dividends, shareholder mailings, ownership changes, and proxy voting are processed accurately and securely, which protects ownership rights and helps prevent errors or fraud.

prospectus financial

"Copies of the prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from Cantor Fitzgerald & Co...."

A prospectus is a detailed document that explains a company's plans for offering new shares or investments to the public. It’s important because it provides potential investors with key information about the company’s business, risks, and how they might make money, helping them decide whether to invest. Think of it as a guidebook for understanding what you're buying into.

registration statement regulatory

"The registration statement relating to the securities of the Company was declared effective..."

A registration statement is a formal document that companies file with a government agency to offer new shares of stock to the public. It provides essential information about the company's finances, operations, and risks, helping investors make informed decisions. Think of it as a detailed product description that ensures transparency and trust before buying into a company.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Drive Acquisition Company (Nasdaq: ADACU) (the "Company") today announced that, commencing on February 9, 2026, holders of the units (the "Units") sold in the Company's initial public offering may elect to separately trade the Company's Class A ordinary shares (the "Ordinary Shares") and warrants (the "Warrants") included in the Units.

The Ordinary Shares and Warrants received from the separated Units will trade on the Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq") under the symbols "ADAC" and "ADACW", respectively. Units that are not separated will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol "ADACU". No fractional Warrants will be issued upon separation of the Units and only whole Warrants will trade. Holders of Units will need to have their brokers contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the Company's transfer agent, in order to separate the Units into Ordinary Shares and Warrants.

The Company was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company may pursue an initial business combination opportunity in any industry or sector but intends to capitalize on the ability of its management team to identify, acquire and operate a business or businesses that can benefit from its management team's established global relationships, sector expertise and active management and operating experience. In particular, it currently intends to focus on American companies in the defense, logistics, transportation, technology and AI sectors.

The Units were initially offered by the Company in an underwritten offering. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. acted as sole book-running manager. Copies of the prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., 499 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, Attention: General Counsel, or by email at: prospectus@cantor.com.

The registration statement relating to the securities of the Company was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on December 17, 2025. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company's registration statement and final prospectus for the Company's initial public offering filed with the SEC, which could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements. Copies of these documents are available on the SEC's website, at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law. No assurance can be given that the Company will ultimately complete a business combination transaction.

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SOURCE American Drive Acquisition Company

FAQ

When can ADACU holders separate their Units into shares and warrants?

Holders may separate Units beginning February 9, 2026. According to the company, brokers must contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company to process the separation and only whole warrants will trade.

What symbols will the separated securities of ADACU trade under on Nasdaq?

Separated securities will trade as ADAC for Class A ordinary shares and ADACW for warrants. According to the company, unseparated Units will continue trading as ADACU.

Will fractional warrants be issued when ADACU Units are separated?

No, fractional warrants will not be issued upon separation. According to the company, only whole warrants will trade, so procedures may be needed for holders with fractional entitlements.

How do ADACU holders separate Units into Ordinary Shares and Warrants?

Holders must have their brokers contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company to effect separation. According to the company, brokers handle the processing required to split Units into ADAC and ADACW securities.

What is American Drive Acquisition Company's acquisition focus after separating ADACU Units?

The company intends to pursue a business combination, focusing on U.S. companies in defense, logistics, transportation, technology and AI. According to the company, management emphasizes its global relationships and operating experience.