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Goldenstone Acquisition (GDST) extends SPAC timeline and votes to rebrand

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Goldenstone Acquisition Limited reported results of a special stockholder meeting. Stockholders approved extending the deadline to complete a business combination in one‑month increments from March 21, 2026 to December 21, 2026, and separately extended the trust agreement deadline to December 31, 2026 with deposits of $1,500 per month into the trust account.

They also approved removing restrictions on combining with businesses based in or operating primarily in the People’s Republic of China, and changing the company name to Chi Special Acquisition Company. In connection with the meeting, 422,840 shares of common stock were redeemed, leaving 20,156 shares of public common stock outstanding.

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Goldenstone extends its SPAC life, broadens targets, and faces heavy redemptions.

Goldenstone Acquisition Limited secured stockholder approval to extend both its business combination deadline and trust agreement timeline into late 2026, contingent on monthly $1,500 deposits. This keeps the SPAC structure active while the sponsor continues searching for a merger partner.

The removal of limitations on targets in the People’s Republic of China significantly widens the potential deal universe, including Hong Kong and Macau. However, redemptions of 422,840 shares, leaving only 20,156 public shares outstanding, indicate a sharply reduced public float, which may affect deal sizing and post‑merger trading dynamics.

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.
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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 17, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

Goldenstone Acquisition Limited

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware   001-41328   85-3373323
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

4360 E. New York St.
Aurora, IL
  60504
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (330) 352-7788

 

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:

None

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

 

Units, each consisting of one share of Common Stock and one Redeemable Warrant and one Right

 

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

 

Redeemable Warrants, each warrant exercisable for one-half of one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per whole share

 

One Right to receive 1/10th of one share of Common Stock

 

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 5.03 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.

 

The disclosure set forth in Item 5.07 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 5.07 SUBMISSION OF A MATTER TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

 

On March 17, 2026, the Company held a Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”). The record date for the stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Special Meeting was February 26, 2026. At the close of business on that date, the Company had 2,289,246 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to be voted at the Special Meeting. Of the 2,289,246 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to be voted at the Special Meeting, 1,441,398 shares (or 62.96%), constituting a quorum, were represented in person or by proxy at the Special Meeting. At the Special Meeting, four proposals were submitted to the Company’s stockholders. The proposals are described in more detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Proposal 5 was not voted on at the Special Meeting. The final voting results were as follows:

 

Proposal 1

 

The Company’s stockholders approved a proposal to amend the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation, as amended, to extend the date by which the Company has to consummate a business combination until December 21, 2026, each such extension for an additional one (1) month period, from March 21, 2026 to December 21, 2026. Approval of the Extension Amendment Proposal required the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares outstanding. The Extension Amendment Proposal received the following votes:

 

For   Against   Abstain
1,432,998   8,400   0

 

Proposal 2

 

The Company’s stockholders approved a proposal to amend the Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated March 16, 2022 by and between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer& Trust Company (as previously amended) (the “Charter”), by and between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, to provide that the time for the Company to complete its initial business combination under the Trust Agreement from March 21, 2026 to December 31, 2026 provided that the Company deposits into the trust account established in connection with the Company’s initial public offering the sum of $1,500 for each month extended, based upon the voting results set forth below.

 

For   Against   Abstain
1,432,998   8,400   0

 

Proposal 3

 

The Company’s stockholders approved a proposal to amend the Company’s Charter to remove the restriction on the Company’s ability to undertake an initial business combination with any entity or business based in, or with its principal or a majority of its business operations (either directly or through any subsidiaries) in, the People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong or Macau), based on the voting results set forth below:

 

For   Against   Abstain
1,441,398   0   0

 

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Proposal 4

 

The Company’s stockholders approved a proposal to amend the Company’s Charter to change the name of the Company to “Chi Special Acquisition Company” based on the voting results set forth below:

 

For   Against   Abstain
1,441,398   0   0

 

The Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Charter on March 23, 2026 reflecting the amendments approved at the Special Meeting. A copy of the Company’s Certificate of Amendment is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and is incorporated by reference.

 

Item 8.01 Other Events

 

In connection with the stockholder’s vote at the Special Meeting 422,840 shares of common stock were tendered for redemption. Following redemptions, the Company will have 20,156 shares of public common stock outstanding.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
3.1   Certificate of Amendment
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.

 

Dated: March 23, 2026  
   
GOLDENSTONE ACQUISITION LIMITED  
   
By: /s/ Eddie Ni  
Name:  Eddie Ni  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  

 

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FAQ

What did Goldenstone Acquisition Limited (GDST) stockholders approve at the special meeting?

Stockholders approved extending the deadline to complete a business combination to December 21, 2026, adjusting the related trust agreement to December 31, 2026, removing restrictions on China-based targets, and changing the company’s name to Chi Special Acquisition Company, all via charter and trust amendments.

How long can Goldenstone Acquisition Limited (GDST) extend its business combination deadline?

The company can extend its business combination deadline from March 21, 2026 to December 21, 2026, in additional one-month periods. Each extension was approved via a charter amendment requiring a majority of outstanding shares voting in favor at the special meeting held March 17, 2026.

What change was made to Goldenstone Acquisition Limited’s trust agreement?

Stockholders approved amending the trust agreement to move the completion deadline from March 21, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The amendment requires the company to deposit $1,500 into the IPO trust account for each month the deadline is extended under the new terms.

How did the special meeting affect Goldenstone Acquisition Limited’s share count?

Before the meeting, 2,289,246 common shares were issued and outstanding. In connection with the stockholder vote, 422,840 shares were tendered for redemption. After these redemptions, the company reports 20,156 shares of public common stock remaining outstanding, significantly shrinking the public float.

Did Goldenstone Acquisition Limited (GDST) change its name or business combination restrictions?

Yes. Stockholders approved amending the charter to change the company’s name to Chi Special Acquisition Company. They also removed restrictions that had prevented an initial business combination with businesses based in, or primarily operating in, the People’s Republic of China, including Hong Kong and Macau.

What were the voting results for Goldenstone Acquisition Limited’s key proposals?

The extension of the charter and trust agreement each received 1,432,998 votes for, 8,400 against, and no abstentions. Proposals removing China-related restrictions and changing the company’s name passed unanimously, with 1,441,398 votes for and no votes against or abstentions recorded.

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