RF Acquisition Corp III (RFAMU) opens separate trading for shares and rights

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RF Acquisition Corp III reported that holders of its 10,000,000 units from the initial public offering may begin separately trading the underlying ordinary shares and rights on February 26, 2026. Each unit consists of one ordinary share and one right to receive one-tenth of one ordinary share upon an initial business combination.

Units will continue trading on Nasdaq under the symbol RFAMU, while separated ordinary shares and rights are expected to trade under RFAM and RFAMR, respectively. Holders must instruct their brokers to contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company to effect the separation.

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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): February 24, 2026

RF ACQUISITION CORP III

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Cayman Islands		001-43125		00-0000000N/A
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

111 Somerset, #05-07
Singapore, 238164

+65 6904 0766

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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Units, each consisting of one ordinary share and one right to receive one-tenth of one ordinary share		RFAMU		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share		RFAM		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Rights, each right entitling the holder thereof to one-tenth of one ordinary share		RFAMR		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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 8.01. Other Events.

On February 24, 2026, RF Acquisition Corp III (the “Company”) announced that the holders of the Company’s units (the “Units”) may elect to separately trade the ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Ordinary Shares”), and rights (the “Rights”) included in the Units commencing on February 26, 2026. Each Unit consists of one Ordinary Share and one Right, which entitles the holder thereof to receive one-tenth of one Ordinary Share upon an initial business combination. Any Units not separated will continue to trade on the Global Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “RFAMU.” Any underlying Ordinary Shares and Rights that are separated are expected to trade on Nasdaq under the symbols “RFAM” and “RFAMR,” respectively. Holders of Units will need to have their brokers contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the Company’s transfer agent, in order to separate the holders’ Units into Ordinary Shares and Rights.

A copy of the press release issued by the Company announcing the separate trading of the securities underlying the Units is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated February 24, 2026.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURE

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.

	RF ACQUISITION CORP III
	By:	/s/ Tse Meng Ng
	Name:	Tse Meng Ng
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

Dated: February 24, 2026

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Exhibit 99.1

RF Acquisition Corp III Announces the Separate Trading of its Ordinary Shares
and Rights Commencing February 26, 2026

Singapore – February 24, 2026 – RF Acquisition Corp III (the “Company” or “we”) announced that, commencing February 26, 2026, holders of the 10,000,000 units sold in the Company’s initial public offering may elect to separately trade the ordinary shares and rights included in the units. Any units not separated will continue to trade on the Global Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “RFAMU,” and the separated ordinary shares and rights are expected to trade on Nasdaq under the symbols “RFAM” and “RFAMR,” respectively.

Holders of units will need to have their brokers contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the Company’s transfer agent, in order to separate the units into ordinary shares and rights.

The units were initially offered by the Company in an underwritten offering. EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. acted as sole book-running manager of the offering. The registration statement relating to the units and the underlying securities became effective on January 30, 2026.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About RF Acquisition Corp III

RF Acquisition Corp III is a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. While we will not be limited to a particular industry or geographic region in our identification and acquisition of a target company, we intend to focus our search on businesses in Asia within the deep technology sector, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology. However, we will not undertake our initial business combination with any company based in or having the majority of its operations in Greater China.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the anticipated separation of the units into ordinary shares and rights. No assurance can be given that the units will be separated as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and final prospectus relating to the Company’s initial public offering filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Investor Contact:

Tse Meng Ng

Chairman and CEO

tsemeng.ng@ruifengwealth.com

FAQ

What did RF Acquisition Corp III (RFAMU) announce in this 8-K filing?

RF Acquisition Corp III announced that holders of its units can begin separately trading the underlying ordinary shares and rights starting February 26, 2026. Units, shares, and rights will trade under RFAMU, RFAM, and RFAMR on Nasdaq, respectively, subject to standard brokerage processing.

When can RF Acquisition Corp III units be separated into shares and rights?

The units of RF Acquisition Corp III may be separated into ordinary shares and rights beginning on February 26, 2026. From that date, investors who hold units can instruct their brokers to contact the company’s transfer agent to complete the separation process for trading purposes.

How many RF Acquisition Corp III units are eligible for separate trading?

The company stated that holders of the 10,000,000 units sold in its initial public offering may elect to separately trade the underlying ordinary shares and rights. These units were initially offered in an underwritten offering with EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. as the sole book-running manager.

What are the Nasdaq ticker symbols for RF Acquisition Corp III securities?

RF Acquisition Corp III units trade on Nasdaq under the symbol RFAMU. After separation, the ordinary shares are expected to trade under RFAM and the rights under RFAMR, while any units that remain unseparated will continue to trade under the RFAMU symbol on Nasdaq.

What does each RF Acquisition Corp III unit consist of for investors?

Each RF Acquisition Corp III unit consists of one ordinary share and one right. Each right entitles the holder to receive one-tenth of one ordinary share upon completion of an initial business combination, aligning investor participation with the company’s future merger transaction.

How can RF Acquisition Corp III unitholders separate their units?

Unitholders must instruct their brokers to contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, RF Acquisition Corp III’s transfer agent. The transfer agent will process the separation of units into ordinary shares and rights, after which those components can trade under RFAM and RFAMR on Nasdaq.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

5 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 8.9 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL SCHEMA FILE 4.0 KB
• EX-101 XBRL DEFINITION FILE 26.5 KB
• EX-101 XBRL LABEL FILE 36.7 KB
• EX-101 XBRL PRESENTATION FILE 25.2 KB