IMAQ (NASDAQ: IMAQ) pushes SPAC merger deadline to March 2, 2026

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International Media Acquisition Corp. filed an update explaining that it has extended the deadline to complete its first business combination. On January 28, 2026 the company deposited $2,000 into its trust account as an extension payment. This moves the deadline to close an initial business combination from February 2, 2026 to March 2, 2026, giving the company an additional month to pursue a suitable transaction.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

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

January 28, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

International Media Acquisition Corp.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware		001-40687		86-1627460
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1221 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL		33131
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: [(212) 960-3677]

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
Common Stock		IMAQ		None
Warrants		IMAQW		None
Rights		IMAQR		None
Units		IMAQU		None

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 January 28, 2026, the Company made a deposit of $2,000 (the “Extension Payment”) to the trust account to extend the period of time the Company has to consummate an initial business combination from February 2, 2026 to March 2, 2026.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits:

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Extension Letter
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: January 28, 2026

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ACQUISITION CORP.
By:	/s/ Yu-Fang Chiu
Name:	Yu-Fang Chiu
Title:	Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did International Media Acquisition Corp. (IMAQ) disclose in this 8-K?

International Media Acquisition Corp. disclosed that it made a $2,000 deposit into its trust account to extend the deadline to complete an initial business combination from February 2, 2026 to March 2, 2026.

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

IMAQ paid an extension fee of $2,000 into its trust account. This extension payment allows the company to move its deadline for completing an initial business combination from February 2, 2026 to March 2, 2026.

Until what date has IMAQ extended its initial business combination period?

IMAQ extended its initial business combination period to March 2, 2026. Previously, the deadline to consummate a business combination was February 2, 2026, and the company used a $2,000 trust deposit to obtain the extension.

What is the purpose of IMAQ’s $2,000 extension payment?

The $2,000 extension payment is used to extend the time available to complete an initial business combination. By depositing this amount into the trust account, IMAQ pushes its deadline from February 2, 2026 to March 2, 2026.

Which officer signed the IMAQ 8-K related to the extension?

The 8-K was signed by Yu-Fang Chiu, who serves as both Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. This signature indicates the company’s authorization of the extension payment and related disclosure.