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Redemptions slash Melar Acquisition (MACI) SPAC public float after extension

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Melar Acquisition Corp. I held an extraordinary general meeting where shareholders approved an Extension Amendment that lets the SPAC extend its deadline to complete a Business Combination on a monthly basis up to six times, from June 20, 2026 through December 20, 2026, or an earlier date set by the board.

Shareholders also ratified WithumSmith+Brown, PC as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026. In connection with the extension vote, holders of 12,076,077 Class A Public Shares redeemed at about $10.89 per share, for an aggregate of roughly $131.5 million, leaving 3,923,923 Public Shares outstanding.

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  • Significant redemptions reduce public float and trust assets: 12,076,077 Public Shares were redeemed at approximately $10.89 per share, for about $131.5 million in cash outflow, leaving only 3,923,923 Public Shares outstanding for any future Business Combination.

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Melar’s extension passes but heavy redemptions shrink its SPAC float.

Melar Acquisition Corp. I obtained shareholder approval to extend its Business Combination deadline in monthly steps from June 20, 2026 to as late as December 20, 2026. This keeps the SPAC alive longer to pursue a merger rather than liquidating at the original deadline.

The same vote triggered substantial Meeting Redemptions: holders of 12,076,077 Public Shares took approximately $10.89 per share, totaling about $131.5 million. After these redemptions, only 3,923,923 Public Shares remain outstanding, meaning any eventual deal will be negotiated against a much smaller public float.

The extension provides time but the large cash outflow reduces available public capital, so any future Business Combination may rely more on sponsor capital or additional financing. Subsequent disclosures about potential targets or financing structures will shape how this slimmer structure is ultimately used.

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 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Combination Period extension window June 20, 2026 to December 20, 2026 New latest date for completing a Business Combination after Extension Amendment
Shares redeemed 12,076,077 Class A Public Shares Redeemed in connection with Extension Amendment Proposal
Redemption price per share $10.89 per share (approx.) Cash amount paid for each redeemed Public Share
Aggregate redemption amount $131.5 million (approx.) Total cash paid out in Meeting Redemptions
Public Shares remaining 3,923,923 shares Public Shares issued and outstanding after Meeting Redemptions
Votes for Extension Amendment 15,687,094 votes for Shareholder vote outcome on Extension Amendment Proposal
Votes for auditor ratification 16,788,360 votes for Shareholder approval of WithumSmith+Brown, PC as 2026 auditor
Business Combination financial
"to complete a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses"
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.
Combination Period financial
"such period, the “Combination Period”"
Extension Amendment regulatory
"an amendment to the Articles (the “Extension Amendment”) to extend the end of the Combination Period"
Public Shares financial
"the holders of 12,076,077 Class A Ordinary Shares included as part of the units in the IPO (the “Public Shares”)"
Meeting Redemptions financial
"for an aggregate redemption amount of approximately $131.5 million (the “Meeting Redemptions”)"
Listing Rule 5620(a) regulatory
"to satisfy the annual meeting requirement pursuant to Listing Rule 5620(a) (the “Rule”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC"

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What did Melar Acquisition Corp. I (MACI) shareholders approve at the June 16, 2026 meeting?

Shareholders approved an Extension Amendment allowing Melar Acquisition to extend its Business Combination deadline monthly up to six times, from June 20, 2026 to as late as December 20, 2026. They also ratified WithumSmith+Brown, PC as auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026.

How long can Melar Acquisition Corp. I now extend its Business Combination deadline?

The approved Extension Amendment lets Melar Acquisition extend its Business Combination deadline on a month-to-month basis up to six times. This moves the potential end of the Combination Period from June 20, 2026 to as late as December 20, 2026, subject to the board’s discretion.

How many Melar Acquisition (MACI) public shares were redeemed and at what price?

In connection with the extension vote, holders of 12,076,077 Class A Public Shares redeemed their shares. The redemption price was approximately $10.89 per share, resulting in an aggregate redemption amount of about $131.5 million paid out to redeeming shareholders.

How many Melar Acquisition Corp. I public shares remain outstanding after the redemptions?

Following the Meeting Redemptions, Melar Acquisition reports that 3,923,923 Public Shares are currently issued and outstanding. This smaller public share count reflects the substantial redemptions completed in connection with the Extension Amendment Proposal at the extraordinary general meeting.

Which auditor did Melar Acquisition Corp. I (MACI) shareholders ratify for 2026?

Shareholders ratified WithumSmith+Brown, PC as Melar Acquisition’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The Auditor Ratification Proposal passed with 16,788,360 votes for, 3,458,663 against, zero abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported.

How did Melar Acquisition shareholders vote on extending the Business Combination deadline?

The Extension Amendment Proposal received 15,687,094 votes for and 3,284,050 votes against, with zero abstentions and 1,275,879 broker non-votes. This two-thirds supermajority approval under Cayman Islands law allowed the Extension Amendment to become effective immediately after the meeting.
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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

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 16, 2026

 

MELAR Acquisition Corp. I

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Cayman Islands   001-42134   87-1634103
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

143 West 72nd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY   10023
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (702) 781-1120

 

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:

 

Written communications 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 communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications 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: None

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

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 Amendments to Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

 

On June 16, 2026, Melar Acquisition Corp. I, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), held an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in lieu of an annual general meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”). The final prospectus filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by the Company on June 18, 2024 and the Company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association (as amended and currently in effect, the “Articles”) provided that the Company initially had until June 20, 2026 (the date that was 24 months after the consummation of the Company’s initial public offering on June 20, 2024 (the “IPO”)) to complete a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses (a “Business Combination”, and such period, the “Combination Period”). On June 16, 2026, at the Meeting, the Company’s shareholders approved, among other things, an amendment to the Articles (the “Extension Amendment”) to extend the end of the Combination Period on a monthly basis up to six (6) times, from June 20, 2026 through December 20, 2026, or such earlier date as determined by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”).

 

Under the law of the Cayman Islands, upon approval of the Extension Amendment Proposal (as defined below) by the affirmative vote of a majority of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast by the holders of the Company’s (i) Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class A Ordinary Shares”), and (ii) Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class B Ordinary Shares,” and together with the Class A Ordinary Shares, the “Ordinary Shares”) voting as a single class, who, being entitled to do so, voted in person (including shareholders who voted online) or by proxy at the Meeting, the Extension Amendment became effective.

 

The foregoing description of the Extension Amendment is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Extension Amendment, a copy of which is filed hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

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

 

At the Meeting, the Company’s shareholders were presented with proposals to approve, by way of special resolution, the Extension Amendment to extend the date by which the Company must consummate a Business Combination on a monthly basis, up to six (6) times, from June 20, 2026 through December 20, 2026, or such earlier date as determined by the Board (the “Extension Amendment Proposal”).

 

Also at the Meeting, the Company’s shareholders were presented with a proposal to ratify, by way of ordinary resolution, the selection by the Board’s Audit Committee of WithumSmith+Brown, PC to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 (the “Auditor Ratification Proposal” and together with the Extension Amendment Proposal, the “Proposals”).

 

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The Extension Amendment Proposal was approved with the following vote from the holders of the Ordinary Shares:

 

For   Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes
15,687,094   3,284,050   0   1,275,879

 

The Auditor Ratification Proposal was approved with the following vote from the holders of the Ordinary Shares:

 

For   Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes
16,788,360   3,458,663   0   0

 

A proposal to adjourn the Meeting, by way of ordinary resolution, to a later date or dates or indefinitely, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies in the event that there were insufficient votes for, or otherwise in connection with, the approval of any of the Proposals was not presented because there were enough votes to approve the Proposals.

 

In connection with the votes to approve the Extension Amendment Proposal, the holders of 12,076,077 Class A Ordinary Shares included as part of the units in the IPO (the “Public Shares”) properly exercised their right to redeem such shares for cash at a redemption price of approximately $10.89 per share, for an aggregate redemption amount of approximately $131.5 million (the “Meeting Redemptions”). Following the Meeting Redemptions, there are 3,923,923 Public Shares currently issued and outstanding.

 

The Meeting was held, in part, to satisfy the annual meeting requirement pursuant to Listing Rule 5620(a) (the “Rule”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. Pursuant to the Rule, the Company was required to hold its first annual meeting of shareholders on or prior to December 31, 2026. Because the Meeting did not technically constitute an “annual general meeting” under Cayman Islands law, the terms of the Company’s Class I directors did not expire at the Meeting.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

The following exhibits are being filed herewith:

 

Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibits
3.1   Amendment to Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company.
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.

 

  MELAR ACQUISITION CORP. I
   
  By: /s/ Gautam Ivatury
  Name:  Gautam Ivatury
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: June 17, 2026

 

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