Separate trading of ClearThink 1 (NASDAQ: CTAAU) shares and rights starts April 16, 2026

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8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp. announced that holders of its public units can elect to begin separately trading the underlying Class A ordinary shares and rights on April 16, 2026.

Each unit currently trades under the symbol CTAAU and consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fifth of one Class A ordinary share. After separation, the Class A ordinary shares are expected to trade on Nasdaq under “CTAA” and the rights under “CTAAR”, while any units not separated will continue trading as CTAAU. Holders must have their brokers contact VStock Transfer LLC, the transfer agent, to process the separation.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

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.

Key Figures

Par value per Class A ordinary share: $0.0001 per share Rights per share: 5 rights for 1 share Separate trading start date: April 16, 2026 +2 more

5 metrics

Par value per Class A ordinary share $0.0001 per share Class A ordinary shares listed on Nasdaq

Rights per share 5 rights for 1 share Each right equals one-fifth of one Class A ordinary share

Separate trading start date April 16, 2026 Date when Class A shares and rights may trade separately

Unit ticker CTAAU Nasdaq symbol for units of share plus right

Share and right tickers CTAA and CTAAR Expected Nasdaq symbols for Class A shares and rights

Key Terms

blank check company, business combination, rights, underwritten offering, +1 more

5 terms

blank check company financial

"ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger"

A blank check company is a publicly listed shell that raises money from investors before naming a specific business to buy or merge with, similar to handing a cashier a signed check and asking them to fill in the payee later. It matters to investors because it offers a faster, often cheaper path for private firms to become public, but carries extra risk since returns depend on the organizers’ ability to find a good deal and on limited information about the future business.

business combination financial

"formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination"

A business combination happens when two or more companies join together to operate as one, like two friends merging their teams into a single group. This is important because it can change how companies grow, compete, and make money, often making them bigger and more powerful in the market.

rights financial

"Rights, each entitling the holder to receive one-fifth (1/5) 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 offering financial

"The public units were initially offered by the Company in an underwritten offering"

An underwritten offering is when a bank or group of banks agrees to buy all of a company's new shares or bonds and then resell them to outside investors, guaranteeing the company will raise a specific amount of money. It matters to investors because it adds certainty that the funding will close while increasing the number of shares or debt in the market, which can lower the price per share and change each existing owner's ownership percentage—think of a wholesaler buying an entire shipment from a maker before it reaches stores.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the separation of the public units"

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.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

04/13/2026 - 11:59 AM

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 13, 2026

ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Cayman Islands

001-43139

N/A

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

William Brock

Chief Executive Officer

ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp.

150 E. Palmetto Park Road, Suite 202

Boca Raton, Florida 33432

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (561) 358-3696

Not Applicable

(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(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Units, each consisting of one Class A ordinary share, $0.0001 par value, and one right to receive one-fifth of one Class A ordinary share	CTAAU	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value	CTAA	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Rights, each entitling the holder to receive one-fifth (1/5) of one Class A ordinary share	CTAAR	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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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 13, 2026, ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release to announce that holders of the Company’s public units (the “Units”) may elect to separately trade the Class A ordinary shares and rights included in the Units commencing on April 16, 2026. The Class A ordinary shares and the rights are expected to trade on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbols “CTAA” and “CTAAR,” respectively. Holders of Units will need to have their brokers contact VStock Transfer LLC, the Company’s transfer agent, in order to separate the Units into Class A ordinary shares and rights. Any Units not separated will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol “CTAAU.”

A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description

99.1		Press Release, dated April 13, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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 thereunto duly authorized.

	CLEARTHINK 1 ACQUISITION CORP.

	By:	/s/ William Brock
	Name:	William Brock
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

Dated: April 13, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp. Announces the Separate Trading of its Class A Ordinary Shares and Rights Commencing April 16, 2026

Boca Raton, FL, April 13, 2026 – ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: CTAAU) (the “Company”), a Cayman Islands exempted company, announced today that holders of the Company’s public units may elect to separately trade the Class A ordinary shares and rights underlying such public units commencing on April 16, 2026. Each public unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fifth of one Class A ordinary share. Each five rights entitles the holder to receive one Class A ordinary share of the Company upon the consummation of a business combination.

Those public units not separated will continue to trade under the symbol “CTAAU.” The Class A ordinary shares and rights are expected to trade under the ticker symbols “CTAA” and “CTAAR,” respectively. Holders of public units will need to have their brokers contact VStock Transfer LLC, the Company’s transfer agent, in order to separate the public units into Class A ordinary shares and rights.

The public units were initially offered by the Company in an underwritten offering, and D. Boral Capital LLC acted as sole book-running manager in the offering.

A final prospectus relating to and describing the final terms of the offering has been filed with the SEC. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by contacting D. Boral Capital LLC, Attn: Syndicate Department, 590 Madison Ave., 39th Floor, New York, New York, by telephone at (212) 970-5150 or by email at dbccapitalmarkets@dboralcapital.com. Copies of the final prospectus can also be accessed through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

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 an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp.

ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp. is a 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. Although the Company is not limited to a particular industry or geographic region for purposes of consummating an initial business combination, it intends to focus on the financial services sector in the United States and other developed countries.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the separation of the public units into Class A ordinary shares and rights. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such 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 final prospectus for the Company’s offering filed with the SEC, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based, except as required by law.

Contact:

Ari Brown

abrown@clearthinkspacs.com

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp. (CTAAU) announce on April 13, 2026?

ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp. announced that holders of its public units may elect to separately trade the Class A ordinary shares and rights underlying those units starting April 16, 2026. Units not separated will continue trading on Nasdaq under the symbol CTAAU.

When will CTAAU unit holders be able to separately trade shares and rights?

Holders of ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp.’s public units can begin separately trading the underlying Class A ordinary shares and rights on April 16, 2026. Until separation, units trade as CTAAU, and any units not separated will continue trading under that ticker.

What are the Nasdaq ticker symbols for ClearThink 1’s shares, rights and units?

ClearThink 1’s units trade on Nasdaq under CTAAU. After separation, the Class A ordinary shares are expected to trade under CTAA, and the rights under CTAAR. Units that remain combined will continue to trade under the CTAAU ticker symbol.

What does each ClearThink 1 public unit (CTAAU) consist of?

Each ClearThink 1 public unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fifth of one Class A ordinary share. Five rights together entitle the holder to receive one full Class A ordinary share upon completion of a business combination.

How can CTAAU holders separate their units into shares and rights?

Holders of ClearThink 1 public units must have their brokers contact VStock Transfer LLC, the company’s transfer agent, to separate the units. Once processed, the Class A shares trade as CTAA and the rights as CTAAR, while any unseparated units remain trading as CTAAU.

What is the business focus of ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp. (CTAAU)?

ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company formed to complete a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination. It intends to focus on the financial services sector in the United States and other developed countries.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

EX-99.1 EX-99.1 9.4 KB