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Sponsor and founders report large stakes in D. Boral Acquisition I Corp. (DBCA)

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

D. Boral Acquisition I Corp. ownership disclosure: Reporting persons D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC, David Boral and John Darwin jointly report beneficial ownership stakes in the issuer's ordinary shares. The filing lists specific share counts and a reported ownership percentage for each reporting person.

The cover-page detail shows D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC with 12,521,429 shares and 28.94%, and Messrs. Boral and Darwin each with 13,421,429 shares and 31.02% (percentages calculated on a 43,271,429 share base).

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Sponsor shares reported 12,521,429 shares D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC reported beneficial ownership
Sponsor ownership percentage 28.94% Percent of a 43,271,429 share base
Individual holdings (Boral) 13,421,429 shares Reported beneficial ownership for David Boral
Individual holdings (Darwin) 13,421,429 shares Reported beneficial ownership for John Darwin
Individual ownership percentage 31.02% Percent of a 43,271,429 share base for each named individual
Share base used for percentages 43,271,429 shares Denominator used to calculate reported percentages
Excluded warrant shares 100,000 shares Excluded as not presently exercisable warrants underlying private units
Class B ordinary shares financial
"12,521,429 Class B ordinary shares of the Issuer that are convertible into Class A"
Class B ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company that typically come with different voting rights or privileges compared to other share classes. For investors, they represent a way to hold part of the company’s value and influence its decisions, often with fewer voting rights than Class A shares. Understanding these shares helps investors assess their level of control and potential returns within a company.
private units financial
"200,000 shares of Class A common stock of the Issuer underlying the private units"
beneficial ownership regulatory
"may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the ordinary shares held directly"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Schedule 13G regulatory
"This is being jointly filed... referred to herein as the "Reporting Persons""
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.





G2616T101

(CUSIP Number)
02/10/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)




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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: (1) The shares reported above represent (i) 12,521,429 Class B ordinary shares of the Issuer that are convertible into Class A ordinary shares of the Issuer and have no expiration date, as described under the heading "Description of Securities--Founder Shares" in the Issuer's registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-291613) and (ii) 200,000 shares of Class A common stock of the Issuer. D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC is the record holder of the shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock reported under Item 6 hereof. David Boral and John Darwin are the managers of D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC and hold voting and investment discretion with respect to the ordinary shares held of record by D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC. Accordingly, David Boral and John Darwin may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the ordinary shares held directly by D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC. (2) Excludes 100,000 Class A ordinary shares of the Issuer which may be issued upon the exercise of warrants underlying the private units held by D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC that are not presently exercisable. (3) The percentage set forth in Row 11 of this Cover Page is based on 43,271,429, which consists of (i) 28,750,000 Class A ordinary shares of the Issuer issued in the Issuer's initial public offering, (ii) 12,321,429 Class B ordinary shares of the Issuer issued to D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC, (iii) the 200,000 shares of Class A common stock of the Issuer underlying the private units beneficially owned by the Reporting Person as set forth in Row 9, and (iv) 2,000,000 shares of Class A common stock held by David Boral, John Darwin and Mark Iorio.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: (1) The shares reported above represent (i) 12,321,429 Class B ordinary shares of the Issuer that are convertible into Class A ordinary shares of the Issuer and have no expiration date, as described under the heading "Description of Securities--Founder Shares" in the Issuer's registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-291613), which are held by D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC, (ii) 200,000 shares of Class A common stock of the Issuer, which are held by D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC, and (iii) 900,000 shares of Class A common stock of the Issuer, which are held by David Boral. David Boral and John Darwin are the managers of D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC and hold voting and investment discretion with respect to the ordinary shares held of record by D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC. Accordingly, David Boral and John Darwin may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the ordinary shares held directly by D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC. (2) Excludes 100,000 Class A ordinary shares of the Issuer which may be issued upon the exercise of warrants underlying the private units held by D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC that are not presently exercisable. (3) The percentage set forth in Row 11 of this Cover Page is based on 43,271,429, which consists of (i) 28,750,000 Class A ordinary shares of the Issuer issued in the Issuer's initial public offering, (ii) 12,321,429 Class B ordinary shares of the Issuer issued to D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC, (iii) the 200,000 shares of Class A common stock of the Issuer underlying the private units beneficially owned by the Reporting Person as set forth in Row 9, and (iv) 2,000,000 shares of Class A common stock held by David Boral, John Darwin and Mark Iorio. By virtue of their shared control of D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC, Mr. Boral and Mr. Darwin may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the shares held directly by D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC. Mr. Boral disclaims any beneficial ownership of the shares held by BORAL SPONSOR I LLC, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: (1) The shares reported above represent (i) 12,321,429 Class B ordinary shares of the Issuer that are convertible into Class A ordinary shares of the Issuer and have no expiration date, as described under the heading "Description of Securities--Founder Shares" in the Issuer's registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-291613) and (ii) 200,000 shares of Class A common stock of the Issuer. D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC is the record holder of the shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock reported under Item 6 hereof. David Boral and John Darwin are the managers of D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC and hold voting and investment discretion with respect to the ordinary shares held of record by D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC. Accordingly, David Boral and John Darwin may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the ordinary shares held directly by D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC. (2) Excludes 100,000 Class A ordinary shares of the Issuer which may be issued upon the exercise of warrants underlying the private units held by D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC that are not presently exercisable. (3) The percentage set forth in Row 11 of this Cover Page is based on 43,271,429, which consists of (i) 28,750,000 Class A ordinary shares of the Issuer issued in the Issuer's initial public offering, (ii) 12,321,429 Class B ordinary shares of the Issuer issued to D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC, (iii) the 200,000 shares of Class A common stock of the Issuer underlying the private units beneficially owned by the Reporting Person as set forth in Row 9, and (iv) 2,000,000 shares of Class A common stock held by David Boral, John Darwin and Mark Iorio. By virtue of their shared control of D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC, Mr. Boral and Mr. Darwin may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the shares held directly by D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC. Mr. Darwin disclaims any beneficial ownership of the shares held by D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.


SCHEDULE 13G



D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC
Signature:/s/ David Boral
Name/Title:David Boral, Manager
Date:03/31/2026
Signature:/s/ John Darwin
Name/Title:John Darwin, Manager
Date:03/31/2026
David Boral
Signature:/s/ David Boral
Name/Title:David Boral
Date:03/31/2026
John Darwin
Signature:/s/ John Darwin
Name/Title:John Darwin
Date:03/31/2026

Comments accompanying signature: 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement among the Reporting Persons regarding filing of Schedule 13G, dated 03/31/2026.

FAQ

What ownership does D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC report in DBCA?

D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC reports beneficial ownership of 12,521,429 ordinary shares representing 28.94% of the referenced 43,271,429 share base. The count includes Class B founder shares convertible into Class A shares and 200,000 Class A shares underlying private units.

How many DBCA shares do David Boral and John Darwin each report?

Both David Boral and John Darwin report beneficial ownership of 13,421,429 shares, each equal to 31.02% of the 43,271,429 share base. Their positions reflect founder shares held by the sponsor entity plus individual Class A holdings.

What share total is the percentage based on in the DBCA filing?

The reported percentages are based on a 43,271,429 share denominator. That base consists of IPO Class A shares, Class B founder shares held by the sponsor, private-unit underlying Class A shares, and certain Class A shares held by named individuals.

Are any DBCA shares excluded from these beneficial ownership counts?

Yes. The filing excludes 100,000 Class A shares that may be issued upon exercise of warrants underlying private units held by the sponsor; those warrants are described as not presently exercisable in the disclosure.

Who holds voting and investment discretion for the sponsor's DBCA shares?

The filing states that David Boral and John Darwin are managers of D. BORAL SPONSOR I LLC and hold voting and investment discretion over the ordinary shares recorded in the sponsor's name, which may cause them to be deemed beneficial owners.