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Global Star Acquisition Inc. (NASDAQ: GLST) generates news primarily through its role as a special purpose acquisition company and its completed business combination with K Enter Holdings Inc. Public announcements describe Global Star Acquisition Inc. as a Delaware blank check company formed to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
News coverage for GLST has focused on key milestones in its transaction with K Enter Holdings Inc., a holding company with contracts to acquire controlling equity interests in six diversified entertainment operating companies based in Korea. These entities are engaged in entertainment content, IP creation, merchandising and entertainment investment businesses, including K drama and K movie production companies, a Korean IP merchandising company and a Korean IP content-specialized private equity firm.
Important GLST news items include the announcement of the definitive merger agreement, the public filing of a registration statement on Form F-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the proposed business combination, shareholder approval of the transaction at a special meeting, and the completion of the business combination that resulted in the creation of K Wave Media Ltd.
Following completion of the transaction, news has highlighted that K Wave Media Ltd.’s ordinary shares and warrants are expected to trade on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbols “KWM” and “KWMWW.” Readers tracking GLST news can review updates related to the progress of the business combination, regulatory filings, shareholder actions and the transition from Global Star Acquisition Inc. as a SPAC to the combined structure represented by K Wave Media Ltd.
Global Star Acquisition Inc. (NASDAQ: GLST) and K Enter Holdings Inc. have successfully completed their business combination, forming K Wave Media Ltd., which will begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on May 14, 2025 under the ticker symbols "KWM" and "KWMWW" for shares and warrants respectively.
K Wave Media becomes the first Korean content media alliance to list on Nasdaq. The company, led by Executive Chairman and Interim CEO Tan Chin Hwee, focuses on Korean entertainment and media business lines, with an internal K drama production team and controlling interest in six diversified entertainment operating companies in Korea.
The business combination, approved by GLST stockholders on February 3, 2025, aims to enhance U.S. visibility and attract retail and institutional investors while pursuing growth initiatives across the Korean entertainment value chain.
Global Star Acquisition Inc. (GLST) has transitioned its trading from Nasdaq to the OTC Markets as of March 14, 2025, following a Nasdaq notification letter received on March 7, 2025, indicating non-compliance with continued listing requirements. The transition occurred after Nasdaq suspended trading of the Company's securities using its discretionary authority under Listing Rules.
Prior to this development, on February 3, 2025, Global Star's shareholders approved a business combination with K Enter Holdings, Inc. Both companies maintain their commitment to completing the merger, with plans to list the post-combination entity, K Wave Media, , on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Global Star Acquisition Inc. (NASDAQ: GLST) and K Enter Holdings Inc. announced that the SEC has declared effective their Form F-4 Registration Statement for their proposed business combination. The combined entity will be named K Wave Media and plans to list on Nasdaq under symbols 'KWM' and 'KWMW' for shares and warrants respectively.
K Enter is a holding company with internal K drama production capabilities and agreements to acquire controlling interests in six Korean entertainment content and IP creation companies. The merger completion remains subject to stockholder approval from both companies.
K Enter Holdings has appointed Tan Chin Hwee as Executive Chairman and Interim CEO following the resignation of Young Jae (Dale) Lee. Mr. Lee will continue as a director. The leadership transition aims to leverage Mr. Tan's extensive experience in global growth strategies. His term is for six months, with a possibility of extension while the company searches for a permanent CEO. The announcement follows the recent definitive Merger Agreement among K Enter, Global Star Acquisition, K Wave Media, and GLST Merger Sub, which will result in K Enter becoming a public company listed on Nasdaq. The merger is expected to close in Q3 2024, pending necessary approvals.
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