QDRO Acquisition Corp. Announces Pricing of $200 Million Initial Public Offering

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QDRO Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:QADR) priced a $200.0 million IPO of 20,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, with each unit comprising one Class A ordinary share and one-half redeemable warrant. Trading of units under QADRU begins March 27, 2026; offering expected to close March 30, 2026.

The company granted a 45-day option for up to 3,000,000 additional units to cover over-allotments. Whole warrants will be exercisable at $11.50 per share and, once separated, shares and warrants are expected to trade under QADR and QADRW.

Positive

• IPO proceeds of $200.0 million
• Nasdaq listing with unit trading beginning March 27, 2026
• Up to 3.0M over-allotment option (45 days) provides market flexibility
• Target sectors: financial services, digital currency, technology

Negative

• Blank-check vehicle with no identified acquisition target
• Potential dilution from up to 3.0M additional units (15% of base offering)

New York, NY, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QDRO Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”), a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, announced today that it has priced its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant. The units will be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) and will begin trading tomorrow, March 27, 2026, under the ticker symbol “QADRU". Each whole warrant is exercisable to purchase one Class A ordinary share of the Company at a price of $11.50 per share. Only whole warrants are exercisable and will trade. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq under the symbols “QADR” and “QADRW”, respectively.

The offering is expected to close on March 30, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is acting as sole bookrunner for the offering. The Company has granted Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.

The Company intends to focus on identifying businesses within the financial services, digital currency and technology business sectors.

The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from: Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Attention Capital Markets, 499 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, or by e-mail at prospectus@cantor.com.

A registration statement relating to the securities sold in the initial public offering was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 26, 2026. 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 offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About QDRO Acquisition Corp.

QDRO Acquisition Corp. is a newly organized blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company intends to focus on identifying businesses which provide disruptive technology or innovations within the financial services, digital currency and technology business sectors.

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,”  including with respect to the proposed initial public offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, 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 preliminary prospectus for the Company’s initial public offering filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, 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.

Media Contact:
Wally Bishop
wbishop@quadrocapital.com 

FAQ

What did QDRO Acquisition Corp (QADR) price its IPO at and how many units were offered?

The IPO priced at $10.00 per unit for 20,000,000 units. According to the company, each unit includes one Class A share and one-half of a redeemable warrant, producing $200.0 million in gross proceeds before any over-allotment.

When will QADR units begin trading and under which ticker symbol?

QDRO units begin trading on March 27, 2026 under ticker QADRU. According to the company, once separated the Class A shares and warrants are expected to trade as QADR and QADRW, respectively.

What is the warrant exercise price for QDRO warrants issued in the IPO (QADR)?

Each whole warrant is exercisable at $11.50 per share. According to the company, only whole warrants are exercisable and will trade once the unit components begin separate trading on Nasdaq.

Who is managing QDRO's IPO and is there an over-allotment option?

Cantor Fitzgerald is the sole bookrunner for the offering and has a 45-day option. According to the company, the option may purchase up to 3,000,000 additional units to cover any over-allotments.

When is the QDRO IPO expected to close and what conditions apply?

The offering is expected to close on March 30, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. According to the company, closing remains contingent on meeting regulatory and customary transaction requirements.

What industries will QDRO Acquisition Corp focus on for its future business combination?

QDRO intends to target businesses in financial services, digital currency, and technology. According to the company, those sectors are the focus for identifying potential merger or acquisition targets after the IPO proceeds are available.