Aquaron Acquisition (AQUC) adds $16,198 HUTURE note to extend deal window

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Aquaron Acquisition Corp. entered into a new financing arrangement to extend the time it has to complete a business combination. On February 6, 2026, the company issued an unsecured promissory note for $16,198.05 to HUTURE Ltd.. In return, Huture deposited the same amount into Aquaron’s trust account, which is used to fund the special purpose acquisition company’s potential merger.

The note carries no interest and becomes payable when Aquaron closes a business combination. Huture may instead choose to convert the note into units of Aquaron’s common stock at $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one share plus a right to receive one-fifth of a share of common stock.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 1.01, 2.03

2 items

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business

The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement Financial

The company incurred a new significant debt or off-balance-sheet obligation.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

February 6, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

Aquaron Acquisition Corp.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware		001-41470		86-2760193
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

515 Madison Ave. 8th Floor New York NY		10022
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (646) 970-2181

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

The disclosure contained in Item 2.03 is incorporated by reference in this Item 1.01

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

On February 6, 2026, Aquaron Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) issued an unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $16,198.05 (the “Note”) to HUTURE Ltd. (“Huture”) in exchange for Huture depositing such amount into the Company’s trust account in order to extend the amount of time it has available to complete a business combination. The Note does not bear interest and mature upon closing of a business combination by the Company. In addition, the Note may be converted by the holder into shares of common stock of the Company identical to the common stock issued in the Company’s initial public offering at a price of $10.00 per unit (each unit is consisted of one share of common stock and one right to receive one-fifth (1/5) of a share of common stock).

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: February 10, 2026

AQUARON ACQUISITION CORP.

By:	/s/ Yi Zhou
Name:	Yi Zhou
Title:	Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What agreement did Aquaron Acquisition Corp. (AQUC) enter on February 6, 2026?

Aquaron Acquisition Corp. issued an unsecured promissory note for $16,198.05 to HUTURE Ltd.. In exchange, Huture deposited the same amount into Aquaron’s trust account to extend the company’s time to complete a business combination.

What are the key terms of Aquaron Acquisition Corp.’s new promissory note?

The unsecured note has a principal amount of $16,198.05, bears no interest, and matures when Aquaron closes a business combination. The holder may choose to convert the note into units of common stock at $10.00 per unit instead of cash repayment.

How does the HUTURE Ltd. note affect Aquaron Acquisition Corp.’s trust account?

HUTURE Ltd. deposited $16,198.05 into Aquaron’s trust account in exchange for the note. This deposit is specifically intended to extend the time available for Aquaron to complete a business combination, supporting the SPAC’s ongoing transaction process.

Can the Aquaron Acquisition Corp. note issued to HUTURE Ltd. be converted into equity?

Yes. The holder of the note may convert the $16,198.05 principal into units at $10.00 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and a right to receive one-fifth of a share of Aquaron’s common stock, mirroring IPO units.

When does Aquaron Acquisition Corp.’s promissory note to HUTURE Ltd. mature?

The note matures upon the closing of a business combination by Aquaron Acquisition Corp. At that point, HUTURE Ltd. can either receive repayment of the $16,198.05 principal in cash or elect to convert the amount into equity units.

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