DT Cloud Star (NASDAQ: DTSQ) pays $150,000 to extend merger deadline

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DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation filed a current report describing an extension of its deadline to complete an initial business combination. On March 16, 2026, the company deposited $150,000 into its trust account to extend the combination date by two months to March 26, 2026.

This payment allows the special purpose acquisition company to continue seeking a merger target rather than winding down immediately, effectively buying additional time under its existing structure.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

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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

March 16, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Cayman Islands		001-42167		00-0000000n/a
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Office 51, 10 Fl, 31 Hudson Yards New York, NY		10001
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (718) 865-2000

N/A

(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
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act

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 Ordinary Share, $0.0001 par value per share, and one Right		DTSQU		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Ordinary Shares		DTSQ		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Rights, each entitling the holder to receive one-ninth (1/9) of one Ordinary Share		DTSQR		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 March 16, 2026, DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation (the “Company”) deposited extension payment of $150,000 into the trust account, to extend the date by which the Company can complete an initial business combination by two months to March 26, 2026.

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: March 18, 2026

DT CLOUD STAR ACQUISITION CORPORATION
By:	/s/ Sam Zheng Sun
Name:	Sam Zheng Sun
Title:	Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation (DTSQ) disclose in this 8-K?

DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation reported depositing $150,000 into its trust account on March 16, 2026. This payment extends the deadline to complete an initial business combination by two months, moving the target date to March 26, 2026.

How much did DTSQ pay to extend its business combination deadline?

DTSQ deposited $150,000 into its trust account to secure the extension. This cash payment gives the SPAC two additional months, until March 26, 2026, to complete an initial business combination instead of proceeding toward liquidation sooner.

Until when can DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation complete a business combination?

Following the extension payment, DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation can pursue an initial business combination until March 26, 2026. The company achieved this by depositing $150,000 into its trust account on March 16, 2026, as disclosed in the current report.

Why did DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation (DTSQ) make a $150,000 trust deposit?

The $150,000 deposit into the trust account was made to extend DTSQ’s deadline for completing an initial business combination. This payment grants an additional two months, moving the target completion date to March 26, 2026, under its SPAC structure.

What securities of DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation are listed on Nasdaq?

DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation lists three securities on Nasdaq: units under symbol DTSQU, ordinary shares under DTSQ, and rights under DTSQR. Each right entitles the holder to receive one-ninth of one ordinary share upon satisfaction of applicable conditions.

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