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BHAV Acquisition Corp (BHAVU) enables separate trading of Class A shares and rights

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BHAV Acquisition Corp, a Cayman Islands-based special purpose acquisition company, reported that holders of its units will soon be able to trade the underlying securities separately. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fourth of a Class A ordinary share upon completion of an initial business combination.

Beginning on or about April 16, 2026, unit holders may elect to separate the Class A ordinary shares and rights. Unseparated units will continue trading on Nasdaq under the symbol BHAVU, while separated Class A ordinary shares and rights are expected to trade under BHAV and BHAVR, respectively. No fractional rights will be issued, and only whole rights will trade.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Separate trading start date April 16, 2026 Date when unit holders may begin separate trading
Unit composition 1 share + 1 right Each unit has one Class A ordinary share and one right
Right conversion ratio 1/4 Class A share Each right entitles holder to one-fourth of a Class A share
Unit ticker BHAVU Nasdaq symbol for unseparated units
Share ticker BHAV Nasdaq symbol for separated Class A ordinary shares
Rights ticker BHAVR Nasdaq symbol for separated rights
special purpose acquisition company financial
"BHAV Acquisition Corp is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC"
A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a company formed with the sole purpose of raising money through a public offering to buy or merge with an existing private business. It acts like a vehicle that allows private companies to go public more quickly and with less complexity. For investors, it offers an opportunity to invest early in a potential acquisition, though it also carries risks if the intended deal doesn’t materialize.
initial business combination financial
"upon the consummation of an initial business combination by the Company"
An initial business combination is the deal in which a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merges with or acquires an operating business to bring that business onto public markets. Think of the SPAC as an empty shell that raises money from investors, then uses that cash to buy a private company—this transaction turns the private company into a public one and often changes its ownership, valuation, and access to capital, so investors should watch for shifts in risk, future growth prospects, and shareholder rights.
rights financial
"each consisting of one Class A ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share, and one right to acquire one-fourth of one Class A ordinary share"
Rights are special privileges that give existing shareholders the opportunity to buy additional shares of a company's stock before they are offered to the public. They help investors maintain their ownership percentage and can be seen as a way to protect their investment stake. Think of rights like a VIP pass allowing current investors to purchase new shares first, ensuring they can preserve their influence in the company.
underwritten initial public offering financial
"The units were initially offered by the Company in an underwritten initial public offering"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
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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

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 14, 2026

 

BHAV ACQUISITION CORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Cayman Islands   001-43200   N/A
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
of incorporation)       Identification Number)

 

255 Old New Brunswick Rd., Suite N210
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

 

(732612-9552

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol   Name of each exchange on which registered
Units, each consisting of one Class A ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share, and one right to acquire one-fourth of one Class A ordinary share   BHAVU   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share   BHAV   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Rights, each right to acquire one-fourth of one Class A ordinary share   BHAVR   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

On April 14, 2026, BHAV Acquisition Corp (the “Company”) announced that, on or about April 16, 2026, the holders of the Company’s units (the “Units”) may elect to separately trade the Class A ordinary shares and the rights included in the Units. Each Unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fourth (1/4) of one Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination by the Company. Any Units not separated will continue to trade on the Global Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “BHAVU.” The Class A ordinary shares and the rights that are separated will trade on Nasdaq under the symbols “BHAV” and “BHAVR,” respectively. No fractional rights will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole rights 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 holders’ Units into Class A ordinary shares and rights.

 

A copy of the press release issued by the Company announcing the separate trading of the securities underlying the Units is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. 

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibits
99.1   Press Release, dated April 14, 2026.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

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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.

 

  BHAV Acquisition Corp
     
  By: /s/ Giri Devanur
  Name:  Giri Devanur
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
Date: April 14, 2026    

  

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

BHAV Acquisition Corp Announces Separate Trading of its Class A Ordinary Shares and Rights, Commencing April 16, 2026

 

Piscataway, New Jersey, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BHAV Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: BHAVU) (“BHAV” or the “Company”) today announced that, commencing f 16, 2026, holders of the units sold in the Company’s initial public offering may elect to separately trade the Class A ordinary shares and the rights included in those units.

 

The Class A ordinary shares and the rights that are separated are expected to trade on the Global Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbols “BHAV” and “BHAVR,” respectively. No fractional rights will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole rights will trade.  Any units not separated will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol “BHAVU.” 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 Class A ordinary shares and rights.

 

The units were initially offered by the Company in an underwritten initial public offering. Maxim Group LLC acted as sole-book running manager for the offering. A registration statement on Form S-1, as amended, relating to the securities sold in the offering was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 18, 2026. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right, with each right entitling the holder to receive one-fourth (1/4) of one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of the Company’s initial business combination, subject to the terms described in the Company’s registration statement.

 

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. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained from Maxim Group LLC, 300 Park Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022, Attention: Syndicate Department, by telephone at (212) 895-3745 or by email at syndicate@maximgrp.com, or by accessing the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov.

 

About BHAV Acquisition Corp

 

BHAV Acquisition Corp is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, 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 is mainly focused on the advanced and industrial robotics, electric-vehicles, drones and unmanned-aerial-systems or financial technology industries. The Company’s management team is led by Giri Devanur, Chief Executive Officer, and Chaitanya Kumar Setti, Chief Financial Officer.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the anticipated date that the Class A ordinary shares and the rights may begin to trade separately and the ability for those units not separated to continue to trade on Nasdaq. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. For a discussion of these and other risks, please refer to BHAV’s filings with the SEC, including those set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s registration statement and prospectus for the offering filed with the SEC. BHAV undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

 

Contacts

 

Giri Devanur
Chief Executive Officer
E-mail: giri@bhavspac.com

 

FAQ

What did BHAVU announce in its April 14, 2026 8-K filing?

BHAV Acquisition Corp announced that, starting on or about April 16, 2026, holders of its units can elect to separately trade the Class A ordinary shares and rights contained in those units on Nasdaq, rather than only trading the combined units.

When can BHAVU unit holders start separately trading shares and rights?

Unit holders may begin separately trading BHAV Acquisition Corp’s Class A ordinary shares and rights on or about April 16, 2026. Before that date, the securities trade only as combined units on Nasdaq under the BHAVU ticker symbol.

How are BHAVU units structured for BHAV Acquisition Corp investors?

Each BHAV Acquisition Corp unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right. Each right entitles its holder to receive one-fourth of a Class A ordinary share upon consummation of the company’s initial business combination, according to its registration statement.

What Nasdaq tickers will BHAV Acquisition Corp securities trade under?

Unseparated units trade on Nasdaq as BHAVU. Once separated, the Class A ordinary shares are expected to trade under BHAV and the rights under BHAVR, both on the Nasdaq Global Market tier, providing distinct trading for each security class.

Will BHAV Acquisition Corp issue fractional rights when units are separated?

No, BHAV Acquisition Corp will not issue fractional rights when units are separated. Only whole rights will trade on Nasdaq, so any fractional entitlements at separation will not result in partial rights being listed or traded.

What must BHAVU unit holders do to separate their securities?

Holders of BHAV Acquisition Corp units must have their brokers contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the company’s transfer agent. The transfer agent processes the separation of units into individual Class A ordinary shares and rights for trading on Nasdaq.

What is the business focus of BHAV Acquisition Corp (BHAVU)?

BHAV Acquisition Corp is a special purpose acquisition company formed to complete a business combination. It is mainly focused on advanced and industrial robotics, electric vehicles, drones and unmanned-aerial-systems, or financial technology industries, according to its company description.

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