[SCHEDULE 13G] Rising Dragon Acquisition Corp. Unit SEC Filing
RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 495,000 Ordinary Shares of Rising Dragon Acquisition Corp, equal to 6.6% of the class. The filer states it has sole voting and sole dispositive power over all 495,000 shares, meaning it can vote and sell those shares without sharing authority. The filing identifies the filer as an investment adviser (IA) and includes a certification that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control. The filing also notes other persons have rights to receive proceeds from sale of the reported securities.
- Disclosed ownership exceeds 5% threshold, reporting 495,000 shares (6.6%).
- Sole voting and dispositive power reported for all 495,000 shares, clarifying control over voting and disposition.
- Filing notes other persons have rights to receive proceeds from sale of the reported securities, which may indicate indirect economic interests or custodial arrangements.
Insights
TL;DR: A registered investment adviser disclosed a meaningful 6.6% passive stake with full voting and dispositive authority over 495,000 shares.
The filing meets the regulatory threshold for disclosure and signals a notable non-controlling position. The combination of >5% ownership and sole voting/dispositive power gives RiverNorth operational control over how these shares are voted and sold, but the filer’s certification states the shares are held in the ordinary course and not to influence control. This disclosure is material for shareholder ownership tracking but does not, on its face, indicate a change in corporate governance or control intent.
TL;DR: The schedule shows significant ownership but not a controlling stake; governance impact appears limited absent further filings.
From a governance perspective, sole voting power over 6.6% of the class allows RiverNorth to vote its block independently, which can matter in close votes. However, the filer disclaims any intent to change or influence control, and the record notes other persons may receive sale proceeds, suggesting possible custodial or client arrangements. Additional filings or disclosures would be needed to assess persistent governance influence.