Company Description
Ribbon Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: RIBBU) is a blank check company, also known as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). According to company disclosures, it was incorporated in the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. Its units, Class A ordinary shares, and rights are listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market.
The company’s stated strategy is to conduct a global search for target businesses without being limited by geographic region. Company materials note that certain executive officers and independent directors are based in Hong Kong and have experience investing in and building businesses in the Asia Pacific region, with familiarity with the region’s business environment, regulations, regulatory bodies, and culture. Ribbon Acquisition Corp has also stated that it will not undertake an initial business combination with any company based in, or having the majority of its operations in, Greater China.
Ribbon’s securities include units consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-seventh of one Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination. The units trade under the symbol RIBBU, the Class A ordinary shares under RIBB, and the rights under RIBBR on Nasdaq, as reflected in its SEC filings.
Business purpose as a SPAC
As a SPAC, Ribbon Acquisition Corp does not describe an operating business of its own. Instead, its purpose, as set out in its public filings and press releases, is to identify and complete a business combination with one or more operating companies. This structure allows an identified target to become a publicly traded company through the business combination, rather than through a traditional initial public offering.
In an 8-K filing, Ribbon describes itself as a Cayman Islands exempted company that will, in connection with a proposed transaction, de-register in the Cayman Islands and domesticate as a Delaware corporation before merging with a merger subsidiary. This reflects the typical SPAC lifecycle, in which the SPAC raises capital, identifies a target, negotiates a business combination agreement, and then restructures as needed to complete the merger.
Proposed business combination with DRC Medicine
On June 30, 2025, Ribbon Acquisition Corp reported in a Form 8-K that it entered into a Business Combination Agreement with DRC Medicine Inc. (PubCo), DRC Medicine Ltd., and DRC Merger Inc. The filing states that the transactions contemplated by this agreement (the Domestication, the Merger, and related steps) are collectively referred to as the Business Combination. Under the agreement, Ribbon (referred to as the SPAC or Parent) is expected to domesticate from the Cayman Islands to Delaware and then merge with a merger subsidiary, which will remain a wholly owned subsidiary of PubCo.
The 8-K describes DRC Medicine Ltd. as being in the business of the design and manufacture of AI-powered allergy and infection diagnostic kits and protective face masks. The Business Combination Agreement sets out a share exchange between DRC Medicine shareholders and PubCo, the domestication of Ribbon to Delaware, and the subsequent merger of Ribbon with the merger subsidiary. The filing also outlines conditions to closing, representations and warranties, covenants, and termination provisions typical for a transaction of this type.
A related press release notes that, upon completion of the proposed transaction, DRC Medicine is expected to become a publicly traded company listed on the Nasdaq Global Market. It also describes DRC Medicine’s focus on advanced medical technologies, including Hydro Silver Titanium technology used in masks and towels, and a pipeline of in vitro diagnostic kits and other healthcare-related developments. These descriptions relate to the proposed combined company and the target business rather than to Ribbon’s own operations.
Capital markets activity
Ribbon Acquisition Corp announced the pricing and closing of its initial public offering of units on The Nasdaq Capital Market. The IPO involved units consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-seventh of one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of an initial business combination. The company’s press releases state that the units trade under the ticker RIBBU, with the Class A ordinary shares and rights expected to trade under RIBB and RIBBR, respectively, once they begin separate trading.
The company’s registration statement on Form S-1 was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the IPO was conducted through underwriters identified in the offering-related press releases. These capital markets steps are part of Ribbon’s process as a SPAC to raise funds that may be used in a future business combination, subject to shareholder approvals and other conditions.
Regulatory filings and structure
Ribbon Acquisition Corp files reports with the SEC, including current reports on Form 8-K, annual reports on Form 10-K, and registration statements. In its 8-K describing the Business Combination Agreement, the company outlines the structure of the proposed transaction, including the domestication to Delaware, the merger with the merger subsidiary, and the issuance of PubCo common stock to DRC Medicine shareholders according to a defined consideration ratio.
The same filing notes that Ribbon is an emerging growth company, as defined under applicable securities laws. It also describes the listing of its units, Class A ordinary shares, and rights on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, and confirms that these securities are registered under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Position within the financial services sector
Within the financial services sector, Ribbon Acquisition Corp is classified among shell companies or SPACs. Its role, as described in its public disclosures, is to serve as a vehicle to bring an operating business to the public markets through a business combination. The company’s focus on a global search for targets, combined with its stated exclusion of businesses based in or primarily operating in Greater China, reflects parameters it has disclosed for its acquisition strategy.
Investors and analysts reviewing RIBBU typically consider Ribbon’s progress toward completing a business combination, the terms of any announced transaction, and the characteristics of the proposed target. In this case, the announced Business Combination Agreement with DRC Medicine provides insight into the type of healthcare and biotechnology business that Ribbon has agreed to pursue, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and satisfaction of closing conditions.
Key structural features highlighted in filings
Ribbon’s SEC filings describe several structural elements relevant to its securities and proposed transaction, including:
- Units composed of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-seventh of one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of an initial business combination.
- Separate listings for units (RIBBU), Class A ordinary shares (RIBB), and rights (RIBBR) on The Nasdaq Stock Market.
- A planned domestication from the Cayman Islands to the State of Delaware in connection with the proposed Business Combination.
- A merger structure in which Ribbon will merge with a merger subsidiary, which will remain a wholly owned subsidiary of PubCo.
These elements are described in Ribbon’s 8-K and offering-related disclosures and are part of the framework through which the SPAC seeks to complete its business combination.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Ribbon Acquisition (RIBBU) currently stands at 60 shares, representing 0.0% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has decreased by 25%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment. The 6.7 days to cover indicates moderate liquidity for short covering.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Ribbon Acquisition (RIBBU) currently stands at 6.7 days, up 567% from the previous period. This moderate days-to-cover ratio suggests reasonable liquidity for short covering, requiring about a week of average trading volume. The days to cover has increased 567% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 1000.0 days.