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Irenic Sponsor details 20.97% Irenic Acquisition Corp. (IACQU) stake and SPAC deals

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SCHEDULE 13D

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Irenic Sponsor, LLC has filed a Schedule 13D reporting significant ownership in Irenic Acquisition Corp. The sponsor beneficially owns 6,765,829 shares, representing 20.97% of the company’s ordinary share classes, through a combination of Class B founder shares and Class A shares from private placement units.

The sponsor initially bought founder shares for $25,000 and later purchased private placement units totaling $4,525,320. These units include Class A shares and warrants with transfer restrictions and registration rights. The sponsor has also agreed to voting, lock-up, redemption waivers, and registration rights arrangements that align it with completing a future business combination.

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Beneficial ownership 6,765,829 shares Shares beneficially owned by Irenic Sponsor, LLC
Ownership percentage 20.97% Percent of class represented by the sponsor’s holdings
Founder shares 6,313,297 Class B shares Class B founder shares held by the sponsor
Class A shares from units 452,532 Class A shares Class A ordinary shares from private placement units
Founder shares purchase price $25,000 Aggregate price paid for founder shares
Private placement investment $4,525,320 Aggregate purchase price for private placement units
Private placement units 452,532 units at $10.00 420,000 units at IPO close plus 32,532 on over-allotment
Admin services fee $20,000 per month Office and administrative services paid by issuer to sponsor
Founder Shares financial
"Irenic Sponsor, LLC holds (i) 6,313,297 Class B ordinary shares ... of the "Founder Shares""
Founder shares are the ownership stakes given to the people who start a company, often with extra voting power or protections compared with ordinary shares. For investors, they matter because founders’ control and incentives influence decisions about strategy, hiring, and whether the company sells or stays independent — like a family that keeps majority voting rights in a household decision. High founder ownership can mean stable leadership but also a risk that outside shareholders have less influence.
Private Placement Units financial
"the private sale of 420,000 units (the "Private Placement Units") at a purchase price of $10.00 per unit"
Business Combination financial
"immediately following the consummation of the Issuer's initial business combination (the "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.
Registration Rights Agreement regulatory
"the Issuer entered into a registration rights agreement (the "Registration Rights Agreement") with Sponsor"
A registration rights agreement is a contract that gives investors the option to have their ownership stakes officially registered with the government, making it easier to sell their shares later. This agreement matters because it provides investors with a clearer path to cash out their investments if they choose, offering more liquidity and confidence in their ability to sell their holdings when desired.
trust account financial
"Any such loans will not have any claim on the proceeds held in the trust account"
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.
Lock-up Agreement financial
"Lock-up Agreement Further, pursuant to the Letter Agreement, the Sponsor has agreed not to transfer, assign or sell"
A lock-up agreement is a contract that prevents company insiders and early investors from selling their shares for a fixed period after a stock sale, often after an initial public offering. It matters to investors because it temporarily limits the number of shares that can hit the market, which can keep the share price steadier; when the lock-up ends, a sudden increase in available shares can create extra volatility, revealing insiders’ confidence or lack thereof.





G4939F107

(CUSIP Number)
Adam Katz
767 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor,
New York, NY, 10153
(646) 993-6330

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
04/27/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Irenic Sponsor, LLC holds (i) 6,313,297 Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Class B ordinary shares" of the "Founder Shares"), of Irenic Acquisition Corp. (the "Issuer"), which will automatically convert into the Issuer's Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Class A ordinary shares"), immediately prior to, concurrently with or immediately following the consummation of the Issuer's initial business combination or earlier at the option of the holder on a one-for-one basis, subject to the adjustments and anti-dilution rights described under the heading "Description of Securities--Founder Shares" in the Issuer's prospectus (File No. 333-294983) and (ii) 452,532 Class A ordinary shares acquired pursuant to the Private Placement Units Purchase Agreement (as defined below). (2) Based on an aggregate of 25,958,252 Class A ordinary shares and 6,313,297 Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding.


SCHEDULE 13D


Irenic Sponsor, LLC
Signature:/s/ Adam Katz
Name/Title:Adam Katz/Manager
Date:05/04/2026

FAQ

What ownership stake does Irenic Sponsor, LLC report in Irenic Acquisition Corp. (IACQU)?

Irenic Sponsor, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 6,765,829 shares, representing 20.97% of Irenic Acquisition Corp.’s ordinary share classes. This stake comes from Class B founder shares that can convert to Class A and additional Class A shares from private placement units.

How many shares does Irenic Sponsor, LLC hold in Irenic Acquisition Corp. (IACQU) and of what types?

The sponsor holds 6,313,297 Class B founder shares and 452,532 Class A shares. The Class B founder shares automatically convert into Class A shares around the business combination, on a one-for-one basis, subject to specified adjustments and anti-dilution protections.

How much did Irenic Sponsor, LLC invest in founder shares and private placement units of Irenic Acquisition Corp. (IACQU)?

The sponsor paid $25,000 for founder shares and $4,525,320 for private placement units. These funds came from the working capital of the sponsor’s members, supporting the SPAC’s formation and initial public offering structure.

What are the key terms of the private placement units held by Irenic Sponsor, LLC in Irenic Acquisition Corp. (IACQU)?

The sponsor bought 452,532 private placement units at $10.00 per unit. Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one warrant, with transfer restrictions until 30 days after completing a business combination and associated registration rights.

What lock-up and voting obligations does Irenic Sponsor, LLC have regarding Irenic Acquisition Corp. (IACQU)?

Under a Letter Agreement, the sponsor agreed to vote its founder and certain Class A shares in favor of a business combination, waive redemption rights on sponsor securities, and observe lock-up periods, including 180 days for founder shares following completion of a business combination.

What administrative and financial arrangements exist between Irenic Acquisition Corp. (IACQU) and Irenic Sponsor, LLC?

Irenic Acquisition Corp. pays the sponsor $20,000 per month for office space and administrative services. A non-interest-bearing promissory note of up to $400,000 supported IPO expenses and was repaid at the IPO closing.