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Ribbon holders OK DRC Medicine deal, $36M redeemed

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ribbon Acquisition Corp. (RIBB) reported results of its September 10, 2026 Extraordinary General Meeting, where shareholders approved all eight proposals related to its proposed business combination with DRC Medicine and the domestication of the company from the Cayman Islands to Delaware. Shareholders approved amendments removing the US$5,000,001 net tangible asset redemption constraint, the domestication to Delaware, the Business Combination Agreement with DRC Medicine entities, new Pubco organizational documents, Nasdaq share issuance and incentive plan approvals, a 2026 Incentive Award Plan, the election of seven Pubco directors, and an adjournment authorization.

Holders of 3,460,471 ordinary shares elected to redeem for an aggregate of $36,646,387.89, or about $10.59 per share. After redemption reversals covering 30,633 shares, 3,429,838 shares remain subject to redemption for approximately $36,321,984.42, leaving about $1,411,594.05 in the trust account.

Positive

  • All eight proposals supporting the DRC Medicine business combination, domestication to Delaware, governance documents, incentive plan, Nasdaq share issuance and director slate were approved, allowing Ribbon Acquisition Corp. to move forward with its planned transaction structure.

Negative

  • Share redemptions were substantial: 3,429,838 ordinary shares remain subject to redemption for about $36.3 million, leaving only $1.41 million in the trust account, materially reducing the cash available from the SPAC trust.

Filing Explained

The vote approved the proposed domestication and business combination, but this 8-K does not report consummation; the incentive plan and seven Pubco directors take effect only upon consummation, and the company intends to file the charter amendment promptly following the meeting.

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.
Shares outstanding at record date 5,033,133 shares Ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of August 14, 2026 and entitled to vote
Shares represented at meeting 3,206,646 shares Shares present or represented by proxy, about 63.71% of outstanding, constituting a quorum
Business Combination Proposal votes 2,835,534 for; 371,112 against; 0 abstain Shareholder vote on approval of Business Combination Agreement with DRC Medicine
Initial redemption amount $36,646,387.89 Aggregate paid for redemption of 3,460,471 ordinary shares at the Extraordinary General Meeting
Per-share redemption price $10.59 per share (approximately) Price per redeemed Ribbon Acquisition Corp. ordinary share from the trust account
Remaining shares subject to redemption 3,429,838 shares Ordinary shares still subject to redemption after reversals of 30,633 shares
Remaining redemption amount $36,321,984.42 Aggregate amount tied to shares remaining subject to redemption after reversals
Trust account balance $1,411,594.05 Amount remaining in Ribbon Acquisition Corp.’s trust account after redemptions and reversals
Extraordinary General Meeting regulatory
"held an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Extraordinary General Meeting”)"
Business Combination Agreement regulatory
"to approve the Business Combination Agreement, dated June 30, 2025"
A business combination agreement is a detailed contract that lays out the terms for two companies to join together—covering price, how ownership will be split, the steps needed to close the deal, and what each side promises to do or avoid before closing. For investors it matters because the agreement determines potential changes in value, control, timing, and risk exposure—think of it like the playbook for a merger that shows who wins, who pays, and what could still derail the plan.
Domestication Proposal regulatory
"to transfer the Company by way of continuation, out of the Cayman Islands and domesticate"
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635 regulatory
"for purposes of complying with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635, to approve the issuance of shares"
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635 is a stock-exchange rule that requires a listed company to get shareholder approval before issuing a large number of new shares or other securities that can convert into shares or carry voting power beyond set thresholds. Investors should care because these approvals prevent unexpected dilution of existing ownership and sudden shifts in voting control—think of it like needing agreement from current owners before cutting the pizza into many more slices that shrink each person’s piece.
Incentive Award Plan financial
"to approve the DRC Medicine Inc. 2026 Incentive Award Plan, which will become effective"
An incentive award plan is a formal program that rewards employees, executives, or directors with cash, stock, options, or other pay when the company meets set goals or performance targets. Like a sales commission or a loyalty program that pays out when you hit milestones, it’s designed to align staff behavior with company objectives; investors care because it affects a company’s costs, share count (dilution), leadership incentives, and long-term value creation.

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What did RIBB shareholders approve at the September 10, 2026 Extraordinary General Meeting?

Shareholders approved all eight proposals, including the Business Combination Agreement with DRC Medicine, domestication from the Cayman Islands to Delaware, new Pubco governance documents, a 2026 Incentive Award Plan, Nasdaq-related share issuance, a seven-member Pubco board, and an adjournment authorization.

How many Ribbon Acquisition Corp. (RIBB) shares were outstanding and represented at the meeting?

As of the August 14, 2026 record date, 5,033,133 ordinary shares were outstanding and entitled to vote. 3,206,646 shares, or about 63.71% of the outstanding ordinary shares, were present or represented by proxy, constituting a quorum.

What were the key vote results for RIBB’s Business Combination Proposal?

The Business Combination Proposal to approve the agreement with DRC Medicine received 2,835,534 votes for, 371,112 votes against, and no abstentions, reflecting shareholder approval of the transaction terms described in the Business Combination Agreement.

How many RIBB shares were redeemed and at what price per share?

Holders of 3,460,471 ordinary shares elected redemption for an aggregate of $36,646,387.89, corresponding to a per-share redemption price of approximately $10.59 from Ribbon Acquisition Corp.’s trust account.

What is the remaining redemption amount and trust balance for RIBB after reversals?

After reversals covering 30,633 shares, 3,429,838 shares remain subject to redemption for about $36,321,984.42, and approximately $1,411,594.05 remains in Ribbon Acquisition Corp.’s trust account.

What did RIBB shareholders approve regarding the domestication to Delaware?

Shareholders approved a Domestication Proposal, by special resolution, to transfer Ribbon Acquisition Corp. from the Cayman Islands and domesticate as a Delaware corporation, including filing a Certificate of Corporate Domestication with the Delaware Secretary of State.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 10, 2026

 

Ribbon Acquisition Corp.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Cayman Islands   001-42474   N/A
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

Central Park Tower LaTour Shinjuku, Room 3001,
6-15-1 Nishi Shinjuku,
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

  160-0023
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: + 81 90-8508-3462

 

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 to 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))

 

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.

 

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

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of exchange on which registered
Class A Ordinary Shares   RIBB   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Units   RIBBU   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Rights   RIBBR   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

On September 10, 2026, Ribbon Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) held an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Extraordinary General Meeting”). The record date for shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Extraordinary General Meeting was August 14, 2026. As of the record date, there were 5,033,133 ordinary shares issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at the Extraordinary General Meeting. Of these shares, 3,206,646 shares (representing approximately 63.71% of the outstanding ordinary shares), constituting a quorum, were present by virtual attendance or represented by proxy.

 

At the Extraordinary General Meeting, eight proposals were submitted to the Company’s shareholders, each as described in more detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement. The final voting results were as follows:

 

Proposal 1 – NTA Proposal

 

The Company’s shareholders approved a proposal, by special resolution, to amend the Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (the “Current Charter”) to remove the requirements limiting the Company’s ability to redeem its ordinary shares and consummate an initial business combination if such redemptions would cause the Company to have less than US$5,000,001 in net tangible assets (the “NTA Proposal”). The votes cast were as follows:

 

For   Against   Abstain
3,086,536   120,110   0

 

Proposal 2 – Domestication Proposal

 

The Company’s shareholders approved a proposal, by special resolution, to transfer the Company by way of continuation, out of the Cayman Islands and domesticate the Company as a corporation in the State of Delaware, including the filing of a Certificate of Corporate Domestication with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (the “Domestication Proposal”). The votes cast were as follows:

 

For   Against   Abstain
2,835,534   371,112   0

 

Proposal 3 – Business Combination Proposal

 

The Company’s shareholders approved a proposal, by ordinary resolution, to approve the Business Combination Agreement, dated June 30, 2025 (as amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among the Company, DRC Medicine Ltd., DRC Medicine Inc. (“Pubco”), DRC Merger Inc. and DRC Medicine Holdings Ltd., and the transactions contemplated thereby. (collectively, the “Business Combination,” and such proposal, the “Business Combination Proposal”). The votes cast were as follows:

 

For   Against   Abstain
2,835,534   371,112   0

 

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Proposal 4 – Organizational Documents Proposals

 

The Company’s shareholders approved a proposal, by special resolution, certain governance provisions contained in the proposed certificate of incorporation of Pubco, which governance provisions were presented as five separate sub-proposals in accordance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission and were voted upon collectively as a single voting item (collectively, the “Organizational Documents Proposals”). The votes cast were as follows:

 

For   Against   Abstain
2,835,534   371,112   0

 

Proposal 5 – Nasdaq Proposal

 

The Company’s shareholders approved a proposal, by ordinary resolution, for purposes of complying with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635, to approve the issuance of shares of common stock of Pubco in connection with the Business Combination and the reservation of additional shares of common stock of Pubco for issuance pursuant to the Incentive Plan (the “Nasdaq Proposal”). The votes cast were as follows:

 

For   Against   Abstain
2,835,534   371,112   0

 

Proposal 6 – Incentive Plan Proposal

 

The Company’s shareholders approved a proposal, by ordinary resolution, to approve the DRC Medicine Inc. 2026 Incentive Award Plan, which will become effective upon the consummation of the Business Combination (the “Incentive Plan Proposal”). The votes cast were as follows:

 

For   Against   Abstain
2,835,534   371,112   0

 

Proposal 7 – Director Election Proposal

 

The Company’s shareholders approved a proposal, by ordinary resolution, to elect seven directors to serve on the board of directors of Pubco, effective upon the consummation of the Business Combination, until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal (the “Director Election Proposal”). The votes cast were as follows:

 

Director Nominee   For   Against   Abstain
Narumi Okazaki   2,835,534   371,112   0
Akira Okada   2,835,534   371,112   0
Shigeo Kamitsuji   2,835,534   371,112   0
Masahiro Fujimaki   2,835,534   371,112   0
Takenori Machida   2,835,534   371,112   0
Shinji Kaburagi   2,835,534   371,112   0
John Nathan Miller   2,835,534   371,112   0

 

Proposal 8 – Adjournment Proposal

 

The Company’s shareholders approved a proposal, by ordinary resolution, to adjourn the Extraordinary General Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or desirable, as determined by the Company’s board of directors (the “Adjournment Proposal”). The votes cast were as follows:

 

For   Against   Abstain
2,835,534   371,112   0

 

All eight Proposals were approved. The Company intends to file an amendment to the Current Charter with the Registrar of Companies of the Cayman Islands promptly following the Extraordinary General Meeting.

 

In connection with the Extraordinary General Meeting, holders of 3,460,471 ordinary shares exercised their right to redeem such shares for a pro rata portion of the funds in the Company’s trust account, for an aggregate redemption amount of $36,646,387.89, representing a per-share redemption price of approximately $10.59. Following the Extraordinary General Meeting, the Company permitted shareholders who had elected to redeem their ordinary shares to reverse their redemption elections. As of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K, holders of 30,633 ordinary shares have validly reversed their redemption elections. After giving effect to such redemption reversals, 3,429,838 ordinary shares remain subject to redemption, representing an aggregate redemption amount of approximately $36,321,984.42, and approximately $1,411,594.05 remains in the Trust Account.

 

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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.

 

Ribbon Acquisition Corp.  
     
By: /s/ Angshuman (Bubai) Ghosh  
Name: Angshuman (Bubai) Ghosh  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  
     
Date: September 11, 2026  

 

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