[8-K] Ribbon Acquisition Corp. Reports Material Event

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Ribbon Acquisition Corp. has extended the time it has to complete its initial business combination by making additional deposits into its trust account for public shareholders. An aggregate of $250,000 was deposited, with $125,000 added in January 2026 and another $125,000 in February 2026.

Each monthly deposit funded a one-month extension of the deadline to consummate a business combination and was made under an Extension Amendment and Trust Amendment previously approved by shareholders. These funds are held in the trust account for the benefit of public shareholders.

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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: February 18, 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)

+81 90-8508-3462

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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
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 8.01. Other Events.  

An aggregate of $250,000 has been deposited into the trust account of Ribbon Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) for the benefit of its public shareholders in connection with previously approved monthly extensions of the period of time the Company has to consummate its initial business combination.

In January 2026, $125,000 was deposited into the trust account, which funded a one-month extension of the Company’s deadline to consummate its initial business combination. In February 2026, an additional $125,000 was deposited into the trust account, which funded an additional one-month extension of such deadline.

Each deposit was made pursuant to the Extension Amendment and Trust Amendment previously approved by the Company’s shareholders.

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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.

February 18, 2026

Ribbon Acquisition Corp.
By:	/s/ Angshuman (Bubai) Ghosh
Name:	Angshuman (Bubai) Ghosh
Title:	Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What did Ribbon Acquisition Corp. (RIBB) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Ribbon Acquisition Corp. disclosed that it deposited an aggregate $250,000 into its trust account to fund previously approved one-month extensions of the deadline to complete its initial business combination, with deposits made in January 2026 and February 2026.

How much money did Ribbon Acquisition Corp. (RIBB) add to its trust account?

The company added a total of $250,000 to its trust account. This consisted of $125,000 deposited in January 2026 and another $125,000 deposited in February 2026, each tied to a separate one-month extension.

Why did Ribbon Acquisition Corp. (RIBB) deposit $250,000 into its trust account?

The deposits were made to fund monthly extensions of the period Ribbon Acquisition Corp. has to consummate its initial business combination. Each $125,000 deposit in January and February 2026 provided a one-month extension under previously approved amendments.

How were Ribbon Acquisition Corp. (RIBB) shareholders involved in these extensions?

Shareholders previously approved an Extension Amendment and a Trust Amendment. Each monthly deposit of $125,000 into the trust account was made pursuant to these approved amendments, allowing the company to extend its business combination deadline month by month.

Who benefits from the $250,000 deposited by Ribbon Acquisition Corp. (RIBB)?

The public shareholders of Ribbon Acquisition Corp. benefit from the $250,000 deposited into the trust account. The funds remain in the trust for their benefit while the company continues seeking to complete its initial business combination within the extended timeframe.

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• EX-101 XBRL PRESENTATION FILE 24.9 KB