Cartesian Growth Corporation (REEUF) extends SPAC deadline and sees $32.5M redemptions
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cartesian Growth Corporation obtained shareholder approval on July 30, 2026 to amend its Charter and extend the SPAC’s Termination Date for completing its initial business combination from August 5, 2026 to August 5, 2027. This extension became effective upon shareholder approval at the extraordinary general meeting.
On the July 6, 2026 record date, 8,826,094 ordinary shares were entitled to vote, with approximately 89.177% represented at the meeting. The Extension Proposal passed with 7,870,808 votes for, and no votes against or abstentions. In connection with the extension, holders of 2,601,058 Class A Ordinary Shares redeemed their shares for cash at approximately $12.50 per share, for an aggregate of $32.5 million, leaving $5.9 million in the Trust Account.
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- 2,601,058 Class A shares were redeemed for an aggregate $32.5 million, leaving only $5.9 million in the Trust Account, materially reducing cash available for a potential business combination.
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8-K Event Classification
5 items: 1.01, 5.03, 5.07, 8.01, 9.01
5 items
Item 1.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
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.
Key Figures
Extended Termination Date: August 5, 2027
Shares entitled to vote: 8,826,094 ordinary shares
Meeting participation: 89.177%
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Extended Termination Date
August 5, 2027
New deadline to complete initial business combination after Charter amendment
Shares entitled to vote
8,826,094 ordinary shares
Issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote as of July 6, 2026 record date
Meeting participation
89.177%
Approximate percentage of shares represented in person or by proxy at the Extraordinary Meeting
Votes For Extension Proposal
7,870,808
Votes cast in favor of extending the Termination Date; no votes against or abstentions
Class A shares redeemed
2,601,058 shares
Class A Ordinary Shares redeemed in connection with approval of the extension
Redemption price per share
$12.50 per share
Approximate cash paid per redeemed Class A Ordinary Share
Aggregate redemption amount
$32.5 million
Total cash paid to redeem 2,601,058 Class A Ordinary Shares
Trust Account balance after redemptions
$5.9 million
Amount remaining in the Trust Account following payment of redemption requests
Key Terms
Termination Date, initial business combination, Extraordinary general meeting, Class A ordinary shares, +1 more
5 terms
Termination Date regulatory
"The amendment extended the Termination Date from August 5, 2026 to August 5, 2027"
Termination date is the specific calendar day when a contract, agreement, option or other legal arrangement stops being in effect and any remaining rights or obligations expire. For investors it matters because that date sets deadlines for exercising rights, receiving payments, closing positions or avoiding penalties—similar to the day a lease or warranty ends, after which parties no longer have the same protections or claims.
initial business combination financial
"the date by which the Company must (1) effect a merger ... initial business combination"
An initial business combination is the deal in which a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merges with or acquires an operating business to bring that business onto public markets. Think of the SPAC as an empty shell that raises money from investors, then uses that cash to buy a private company—this transaction turns the private company into a public one and often changes its ownership, valuation, and access to capital, so investors should watch for shifts in risk, future growth prospects, and shareholder rights.
Extraordinary general meeting regulatory
"the Company held an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders"
Trust Account financial
"for an aggregate redemption amount of $32.5 million, leaving $5.9 million 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.
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FAQ
What were the voting results for Cartesian Growth (REEUF)’s Extension Proposal?
The Extension Proposal received 7,870,808 votes for, with 0 votes against, 0 abstentions, and 0 broker non‑votes, with approximately 89.177% of eligible shares represented in person or by proxy.
How much remains in Cartesian Growth (REEUF)’s Trust Account after redemptions?
After paying approximately $32.5 million to redeem 2,601,058 Class A shares, Cartesian Growth reported that about $5.9 million remains in its Trust Account available in connection with a future business combination.
What business timeline does Cartesian Growth (REEUF) now have for its initial business combination?
Following shareholder approval of the Charter amendment, Cartesian Growth now has until August 5, 2027 to complete its initial business combination before it must cease operations and redeem remaining public Class A shares.