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Large redemptions hit SIM Acquisition Corp. I (SIMA) as SPAC deadline extended to 2027

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SIM Acquisition Corp. I reported several significant actions around its SPAC structure and timeline. The company converted 3,000,000 Class B ordinary shares held by its sponsor into 3,000,000 Class A ordinary shares on May 11, 2026 under an exemption from registration. After this conversion and meeting-related redemptions, 3,552,768 Class A ordinary shares and 4,666,667 Class B ordinary shares are issued and outstanding.

Shareholders approved an amendment to extend the deadline to complete a business combination from July 11, 2026 to July 12, 2027, or an earlier date set by the board. In connection with this extension vote, holders of 22,447,232 public shares redeemed at approximately $10.79 per share, for an aggregate of about $242.2 million, leaving 552,768 public shares outstanding. Shareholders also ratified the selection of WithumSmith+Brown, PC as auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026.

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  • Substantial redemptions of public shares: Holders of 22,447,232 public shares redeemed at approximately $10.79 per share, for about $242.2 million, leaving only 552,768 public shares outstanding and materially shrinking the public float and likely cash available for a future business combination.

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Large redemptions leave SIMA with minimal public float despite extended SPAC timeline.

The extension of the business combination deadline to July 12, 2027 keeps SIM Acquisition Corp. I active for another year. However, the associated shareholder vote triggered substantial redemptions of public shares at about $10.79 each.

In total, 22,447,232 public shares were redeemed for roughly $242.2 million, leaving only 552,768 public shares outstanding. This sharply reduces the public float and likely the cash held in trust, which can constrain deal size and terms for any future business combination.

The sponsor converted 3,000,000 Class B shares into Class A shares that retain prior restrictions, preserving sponsor alignment but further concentrating ownership. Future company disclosures around trust balances, any non-redeeming shareholder arrangements, and a proposed business combination will be important to understand how this leaner capital structure supports a deal within the extended period.

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
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 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Share conversion 3,000,000 Class A shares Issued to sponsor upon conversion of 3,000,000 Class B shares on May 11, 2026
Redemptions share count 22,447,232 public shares Redeemed in connection with extension amendment vote
Redemption price $10.79 per share Approximate cash redemption price for public shares
Aggregate redemption amount $242.2 million Total cash paid for redeemed public shares
Remaining public shares 552,768 shares Public shares outstanding after meeting-related redemptions
Total Class A shares outstanding 3,552,768 shares Class A ordinary shares issued and outstanding after conversion and redemptions
Class B shares outstanding 4,666,667 shares Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding after conversion
Extended combination deadline July 12, 2027 New outside date to complete a business combination
Business Combination financial
"to complete a merger, capital share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination"
A business combination happens when two or more companies join together to operate as one, like two friends merging their teams into a single group. This is important because it can change how companies grow, compete, and make money, often making them bigger and more powerful in the market.
Extension Amendment regulatory
"the Extension Amendment Proposal to amend the Articles was approved"
Section 3(a)(9) regulatory
"in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 3(a)(9) thereof"
Section 3(a)(9) is a provision of U.S. securities law that exempts certain exchanges of an issuer’s own securities with its existing holders from the usual public registration rules, typically when the swap doesn’t involve a public offering or outside buyers. For investors, it matters because such exchanges can change who holds what, affect dilution and liquidity, and may occur with less public disclosure than a registered sale — think of it like swapping old coupons for new ones behind the scenes rather than selling them in a public marketplace.
Public Shares financial
"the holders of 22,447,232 Public Shares properly exercised their right to redeem"
extraordinary general meeting regulatory
"the Company held an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in lieu of an annual general meeting"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
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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): May 7, 2026

 

SIM Acquisition Corp. I

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Cayman Islands   001-42164   35-2838851
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

725 Fifth Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, New York 10022

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (833) 746-2001

 

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:

 

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))

 

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 Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant   SIMAU   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
         
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share   SIMA   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
         
Redeemable warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share   SIMAW   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 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

On May 11, 2026, SIM Acquisition Corp. I, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), issued an aggregate of 3,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares to SIM Sponsor 1 LLC (the “Sponsor”), upon the conversion (the “Conversion”) of an equal number of Class B Ordinary Shares held by the Sponsor. The Class A Ordinary Shares issued in connection with the Conversion are subject to the same restrictions applicable to the Class B Ordinary Shares prior to the Conversion, including certain transfer restrictions, waiver of redemption rights and the obligation to vote in favor of a Business Combination as described in the final prospectus filed with the SEC by the Company on July 9, 2024 (the “IPO Prospectus”) in connection with the Company’s initial public offering (the “IPO”). Following the Conversion and the Meeting Redemptions (as defined below), there are 3,552,768 Class A Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding and 4,666,667 Class B Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding.

 

The Class A Ordinary Shares issued upon the Conversion have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 3(a)(9) thereof.

 

Item 5.03 Amendments to Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

 

On May 7, 2026, the Company held an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in lieu of an annual general meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”). The (i) IPO Prospectus and (ii) Company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association (as amended and currently in effect, the “Articles”) provided that the Company initially had until July 11, 2026 (the date that was 24 months after the consummation of the Company’s initial public offering on July 11, 2024 (the “IPO”) to complete a merger, capital share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses (a “Business Combination”, and such period, the “Combination Period”).

 

At the Meeting, the Extension Amendment Proposal (as defined below) to amend the Articles (the “Extension Amendment”) was approved. Under the laws of the Cayman Islands, the Extension Amendment became effective upon approval of the Extension Amendment Proposal by the affirmative vote of a majority of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast by the holders of the Company’s (i) Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class A Ordinary Shares”), and (ii) Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class B Ordinary Shares”, and together with the Class A Ordinary Shares, the “Ordinary Shares”) voting as a single class, who, being entitled to do so, voted in person (including shareholders who voted online) or by proxy at the Meeting. The Company filed the Extension Amendment with the Cayman Islands Registrar of Companies on May 11, 2026.

 

The foregoing description of the Extension Amendment is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Extension Amendment, a copy of which is filed hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

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

 

At the Meeting, the Company’s shareholders were presented with proposals to approve, by way of special resolution, the Extension Amendment to extend the date by which the Company must consummate a Business Combination from July 11, 2026 to July 12, 2027, or such earlier date as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company (“the Board”) (the “Extension Amendment Proposal”).

 

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Also at the Meeting, the Company’s shareholders were presented with a proposal to ratify, by way of ordinary resolution, the selection by the Board’s Audit Committee of WithumSmith+Brown, PC to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 (the “Auditor Ratification Proposal”).

 

The Extension Amendment Proposal was approved with the following vote from the holders of the Ordinary Shares:

 

For   Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes 
 20,911,983    5,970,134    0    0 

  

The Auditor Ratification Proposal was approved with the following vote from the holders of the Ordinary Shares:

 

For   Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes 
 21,654,287    5,227,830    0    0 

 

A proposal to adjourn the Meeting, by way of ordinary resolution, to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies in the event that there were insufficient votes for, or otherwise in connection with, approval of the Extension Amendment Proposal was not presented because there were enough votes to approve such proposal.

 

In connection with the vote to approve the Extension Amendment Proposal, the holders of 22,447,232 Public Shares properly exercised their right to redeem such shares for cash at a redemption price of approximately $10.79 per share, for an aggregate redemption amount of approximately $242.2 million (the “Meeting Redemptions”). Following the Meeting Redemptions, there are 552,768 Public Shares currently issued and outstanding.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

The following exhibits are being filed herewith:

 

Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibits
3.1   Amendment to Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company.
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.

 

  SIM ACQUISITION CORP. I
     
Date: May 13, 2026 By:  /s/ David Kutcher
    Name:  David Kutcher
    Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

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FAQ

What did SIM Acquisition Corp. I (SIMA) change about its SPAC timeline?

SIM Acquisition Corp. I extended its deal deadline by one year. Shareholders approved an amendment moving the business combination deadline from July 11, 2026 to July 12, 2027, or an earlier date set by the board, giving the SPAC more time to complete a transaction.

How many SIMA public shares were redeemed in connection with the extension vote?

22,447,232 public shares were redeemed. Holders exercised redemption rights at an approximate price of $10.79 per share, resulting in an aggregate redemption amount of about $242.2 million and leaving 552,768 public shares outstanding afterward.

What share conversion did SIM Acquisition Corp. I report in this 8-K?

The sponsor converted 3,000,000 Class B shares into Class A shares. SIM Sponsor 1 LLC received 3,000,000 Class A ordinary shares upon converting an equal number of Class B ordinary shares, with the new Class A shares carrying the same transfer, redemption waiver, and voting restrictions.

What are SIM Acquisition Corp. I’s outstanding share counts after redemptions and conversion?

After these actions, SIMA has two main ordinary share classes outstanding. There are 3,552,768 Class A ordinary shares and 4,666,667 Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding, including 552,768 public Class A shares remaining following the meeting-related redemptions.

Which auditor did SIM Acquisition Corp. I shareholders ratify for 2026?

Shareholders ratified WithumSmith+Brown, PC as auditor. The Audit Committee’s selection of WithumSmith+Brown, PC to serve as SIM Acquisition Corp. I’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 was approved by an ordinary resolution at the shareholder meeting.

Under what exemption were SIMA’s new Class A shares issued to the sponsor?

The 3,000,000 Class A shares to the sponsor used a registration exemption. These shares, issued upon conversion of Class B ordinary shares, were not registered under the Securities Act and relied on the exemption provided by Section 3(a)(9) of that statute.

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