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Flag Ship Acquisition (NASDAQ: FSHP) holders approve SPAC deadline extension and redemptions

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Flag Ship Acquisition Corporation obtained shareholder approval to extend the deadline to complete its initial business combination. The company can now push the deadline up to twelve times, each for one month, from June 20, 2026 to June 20, 2027.

Under an amended Investment Management Trust Agreement, each monthly extension requires the sponsor or its affiliates to deposit the lesser of $60,000 or $0.033 per outstanding IPO ordinary share into the trust account. At the June 11, 2026 Extraordinary General Meeting, 5,025,517 ordinary shares were eligible to vote and 4,260,752 were represented, approving the extension by 2,993,175 votes for and 1,267,577 against.

In connection with the meeting, holders of 1,507,257 ordinary shares elected to redeem their shares for a pro rata portion of the funds held in the trust account, reducing the public float while leaving the SPAC additional time to seek a business combination.

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FSHP gained more time to find a merger, but at the cost of redemptions.

Flag Ship Acquisition Corporation secured shareholder approval to extend its business combination deadline in one-month increments from June 20, 2026 to June 20, 2027. Each extension requires deposits into the trust of the lesser of $60,000 or $0.033 per IPO share, shifting some cost to the sponsor.

The voting results show meaningful support but also sizable opposition, with 2,993,175 votes in favor and 1,267,577 against. Additionally, 1,507,257 shares were redeemed for cash from the trust account, which reduces the share base available for a future merger.

The extension keeps the SPAC’s option value alive while redemptions may affect the eventual deal structure. Future company filings around any proposed business combination will reveal terms, valuation, and how the smaller public float is addressed.

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 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year Governance
The company amended its charter documents, bylaws, or changed its fiscal year.
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
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.
Possible extensions 12 one-month periods Business combination deadline extensions from June 20, 2026 to June 20, 2027
Monthly extension deposit cap $60,000 Maximum cash per month the sponsor must deposit into the trust account
Per-share extension deposit $0.033 per IPO share Alternative basis for monthly extension deposits into the trust account
Record date shares 5,025,517 shares Ordinary shares outstanding and entitled to vote as of May 13, 2026
Shares represented at meeting 4,260,752 shares Ordinary shares present in person or by proxy at the Extraordinary General Meeting
Votes for extension 2,993,175 Votes cast in favor of the Extension Proposal
Votes against extension 1,267,577 Votes cast against the Extension Proposal
Redeemed shares 1,507,257 shares Ordinary shares redeemed for a pro rata portion of trust funds
Investment Management Trust Agreement financial
"entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated as of June 17, 2024"
A written contract that names who will run and make investment decisions for a trust’s assets, spells out their authority, duties, fees and how performance and risks will be handled. It matters to investors because it defines who is responsible for growing and protecting the money—like hiring a caretaker with a clear job description—and sets the rules and safeguards that affect returns, costs and how disputes or withdrawals are resolved.
Trust Account financial
"depositing into the trust account an amount equal to the lesser of (i) $60,000"
A trust account is a special bank or brokerage account where assets are held and managed by a designated person or firm (the trustee) for the benefit of another person or group (the beneficiary). It matters to investors because it separates assets from personal or corporate funds, can protect assets, control how and when money is used, and may affect tax or legal rights—think of it as a locked drawer opened only under agreed rules.
Extraordinary General Meeting regulatory
"At the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of the Company held on June 11, 2026"
special resolution regulatory
"approved, by special resolution, an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles"
A special resolution is a formal shareholder vote that requires a higher-than-normal majority—typically around three-quarters—to approve major corporate changes, such as altering the company’s governing rules, selling the business, or winding it up. It matters to investors because it signals decisive, potentially value-altering actions that cannot be passed by a simple majority; think of it as needing extra votes to change the rules of a club, so minority interests are harder to override.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company On June 15, 2026, Flag Ship Acquisition Corporation"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
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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

 

June 11, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

FLAG SHIP ACQUISITION CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Cayman Islands   001-42138   00-0000000 N/A
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

26 Broadway, Suite 934

New York, New York 10004

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Zip Code)

 

(646)-362-0256

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

Written communication 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 communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
Pre-commencement communication 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 Ordinary Share, $0.001 par value, and one right   FSHPU   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Ordinary Shares, $0.001 par value   FSHP   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Rights to receive one-tenth (1/10th) of one Ordinary Share   FSHPR   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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On June 15, 2026, Flag Ship Acquisition Corporation (the “Company”), Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), and Vstock Transfer LLC entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated as of June 17, 2024 (the “Trust Amendment”). The Trust Amendment amends the Investment Management Trust Agreement to reflect the approval by the Company’s shareholders of an extension of the date by which the Company must consummate an initial business combination. As amended, the Company may extend the time period to consummate a business combination up to twelve times, with each such extension consisting of a one-month period, from June 20, 2026 until June 20, 2027, subject to the Sponsor (or its designees or affiliates) depositing into the trust account an amount equal to the lesser of (i) $60,000 and (ii) $0.033 for each outstanding ordinary share sold in the Company’s initial public offering for each monthly extension.

 

The foregoing description of the Trust Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Trust Amendment, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

 

At the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of the Company held on June 11, 2026 (the “Extraordinary General Meeting”), the Company’s shareholders approved, by special resolution, an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association to extend the date by which the Company has to consummate an initial business combination up to twelve times, with each such extension consisting of a one-month period, from June 20, 2026 until June 20, 2027.

 

The foregoing description of the amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of such amendment, which is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

On June 11, 2026, the Company held an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders (the “Extraordinary General Meeting”). As of the close of business on May 13, 2026, the record date for the Extraordinary General Meeting, there were 5,025,517 ordinary shares outstanding and entitled to vote. Holders of 4,260,752 ordinary shares were present in person or represented by proxy at the Extraordinary General Meeting, constituting a quorum. At the Extraordinary General Meeting, holders of the Company’s outstanding ordinary shares in attendance (represented in person or by proxy) voted on two proposals presented, the Extension Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal, each as described in the proxy statement dated May 18, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”). The final voting results for the proposal submitted to the shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting were as follows:

 

Proposal No. 1 – Extension Proposal

 

To amend, by special resolution, the Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association to extend the date by which the Company has to consummate a business combination up to twelve times, with each such extension being for a one-month period, from June 20, 2026 to June 20, 2027. The Extension Proposal required a special resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least a two-thirds majority of the votes cast by the holders of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote thereon at the Extraordinary General Meeting. The Extension Proposal has been approved by the following votes:

 

For: 2,993,175

Against: 1,267,577

Abstain: 0

Broker Non-Votes: 0

 

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Proposal No. 2 – Adjournment Proposal

 

To approve, by ordinary resolution, the adjournment of the Extraordinary General Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies if there were insufficient votes to approve the Extension Proposal. The Adjournment Proposal received the following votes:

 

For: 2,993,175

Against: 1,267,577

Abstain: 0

Broker Non-Votes: 0

 

As disclosed in the Company’s Proxy Statement, the Adjournment Proposal would only be presented at the Extraordinary General Meeting if there were insufficient votes to approve the Extension Proposal. Although proxies were solicited and votes were tabulated with respect to the Adjournment Proposal, because the Extension Proposal received sufficient votes for approval, the Adjournment Proposal was not presented at the Extraordinary General Meeting and no action was taken with respect to such proposal.

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

In connection with the shareholder votes at the Extraordinary General Meeting, holders of 1,507,257 ordinary shares of the Company properly exercised their right to redeem their shares for a pro rata portion of the funds held in the Trust Account.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

  Description
3.1   Amendment to the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of Flag Ship Acquisition Corporation.
10.1   Amendment No. 2 to the Investment Management Trust Agreement by and among Flag Ship Acquisition Corporation, Wilmington Trust, National Association and Vstock Transfer LLC.
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 Company has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  Flag Ship Acquisition Corporation
     
Dated: June 17, 2026 By: /s/ Matthew Chen
  Name: Matthew Chen
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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FAQ

What did Flag Ship Acquisition (FSHP) shareholders approve at the June 11, 2026 meeting?

Shareholders approved a special resolution extending FSHP’s deadline to complete an initial business combination. The company can now extend the deadline up to twelve times, each for one month, moving it from June 20, 2026 out to June 20, 2027 if needed.

How long can Flag Ship Acquisition (FSHP) extend its SPAC business combination deadline?

FSHP may extend its business combination deadline up to twelve times, each for one month. These potential extensions run from June 20, 2026 through June 20, 2027, giving the company additional time to identify and complete a suitable merger transaction.

What deposits are required for each Flag Ship Acquisition (FSHP) deadline extension?

For each one-month extension, the sponsor or its affiliates must deposit the lesser of $60,000 or $0.033 per outstanding IPO ordinary share. These funds are added into the SPAC’s trust account under the amended Investment Management Trust Agreement with Wilmington Trust and Vstock Transfer.

How many Flag Ship Acquisition (FSHP) shares were redeemed in connection with the vote?

Holders of 1,507,257 ordinary shares of FSHP redeemed their stock for cash from the trust account. These shareholders received a pro rata portion of the funds held in trust, reducing the number of public shares remaining after the Extraordinary General Meeting.

What were the voting results on the FSHP extension proposal?

The extension proposal received 2,993,175 votes for and 1,267,577 votes against, with no abstentions. This met the Cayman Islands special resolution requirement of at least a two-thirds majority of votes cast at the Extraordinary General Meeting to approve the extension.

Was the adjournment proposal used at the Flag Ship Acquisition (FSHP) meeting?

The adjournment proposal was not used because the extension proposal received sufficient support. Although proxies were solicited and votes tabulated for adjournment, the proposal was not formally presented and no action was taken on it at the meeting.

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