Valuence Merger Corp. I triggers 13th monthly extension toward Mar 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valuence Merger Corp. I (VMCAU) 8-K: The Board approved the 13th of up to 19 one-month extensions to consummate its initial business combination. The deadline moves from 3 Aug 2025 to 3 Sep 2025.

Per its charter, the SPAC may continue extending monthly through 3 Mar 2026. To effect the latest extension the Company deposited an additional $28,011 into the trust account, maintaining the per-share cash amount for public shareholders.

No target has yet been announced and no other financial results were disclosed.

Positive

• Trust protected: Additional $28,011 deposit maintains cash-per-share value for public holders during the extension window.
• Optionality preserved: Board’s ability to extend monthly through Mar 2026 secures up to seven further months to find a suitable target, avoiding immediate liquidation.

Negative

• Execution delay: Thirteenth extension underscores continued inability to secure a business-combination target two years after IPO.
• Increased uncertainty: Ongoing extensions prolong sponsor risk of dilution or eventual liquidation if no deal is reached.

Insights

SPAC Analyst

TL;DR: Routine one-month SPAC extension; neutral impact.

The filing simply exercises a pre-authorized one-month extension, pushing the combination deadline to 3 Sep 2025 and adding $28,011 to the trust. This keeps shareholder funds intact while giving management more time. However, the repeated need for extensions may suggest difficulty sourcing a target and eventually heightens liquidation or dilution risk. The amount deposited is consistent with prior extensions and immaterial to valuation. Overall, the event is procedural and not market-moving.

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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): August 3, 2025

Valuence Merger Corp. I

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Cayman Islands		001-41304		00-0000000 N/A
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4 Orinda Way, Suite 100D

Orinda, CA 94563

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (415) 340-0222

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: None.

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Item 8.01. Other Events

On August 3, 2025, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Valuence Merger Corp. I (the “Company”) approved an extension of the date by which the Company has to consummate an initial business combination by an additional month, from August 3, 2025 to September 3, 2025, the thirteenth of 19 potential one-month extensions available to the Company. In connection with such extension, the Company caused to be deposited an additional $28,011 into the Company’s trust account. As previously disclosed, the Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, as amended, provides the Company the right to extend such date, monthly, to up to March 3, 2026, by resolution of the Board.

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.

	VALUENCE MERGER CORP. I
	By:	/s/ Sungwoo (Andrew) Hyung
	Name:	Sungwoo (Andrew) Hyung
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer and Director
Dated: August 4, 2025

FAQ

What did Valuence Merger Corp. I announce in its 8-K?

The Board approved a one-month extension of its business-combination deadline to 3 Sep 2025 and deposited $28,011 into the trust account.

How many extensions has VMCAU used so far?

This is the 13th of up to 19 allowed one-month extensions.

How long can Valuence Merger keep extending?

Monthly extensions may continue until 3 Mar 2026, subject to Board resolution each month.

Does the extension dilute existing shareholders?

No immediate dilution; the sponsor deposits cash to maintain trust value. Dilution would occur only if a future combination issues additional shares.

Has VMCAU announced a merger target?

No target has been disclosed in this filing.