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Karman Line (Nasdaq: XTERU) sets Aug 2026 split for shares, warrants

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Karman Line Acquisition Corp. (XTERU), a special purpose acquisition company, disclosed that holders of its units from the initial public offering may, commencing on August 27, 2026, elect to separately trade the Class A ordinary shares and redeemable warrants included in those units. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share with par value $0.0001 and one-half of one redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50. Units will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol XTERU, while the separated Class A ordinary shares and warrants will trade under symbols XTER and XTERW, respectively, and only whole warrants will trade.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Par value per Class A ordinary share $0.0001 per share Par value of Class A ordinary shares included in each unit
Warrant exercise price $11.50 per share Each whole redeemable warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share at this price
Separate trading commencement date August 27, 2026 Date from which unit holders may separately trade Class A ordinary shares and warrants
Unit trading symbol XTERU Nasdaq symbol for units that remain unseparated
Share trading symbol XTER Nasdaq symbol for separated Class A ordinary shares
Warrant trading symbol XTERW Nasdaq symbol for separated redeemable warrants
special purpose acquisition company financial
"Karman Line Acquisition Corp. (XTERU) ... a special purpose acquisition company"
A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a company formed with the sole purpose of raising money through a public offering to buy or merge with an existing private business. It acts like a vehicle that allows private companies to go public more quickly and with less complexity. For investors, it offers an opportunity to invest early in a potential acquisition, though it also carries risks if the intended deal doesn’t materialize.
redeemable warrants financial
"redeemable warrants included as part of the units, each whole warrant exercisable"
A redeemable warrant is a tradable right that lets its holder buy a company’s shares at a fixed price before a set date, but the issuer has the contract power to cancel (redeem) the warrant early under agreed terms. For investors this matters because early redemption can force decision-making, change the timing of when new shares might be created, and affect potential gains or dilution—much like a store coupon that the issuer can cancel by paying you off instead of letting you use it.
business combination financial
"for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange ... 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.
underwritten offering financial
"The Units were initially offered by the Company in an underwritten offering."
An underwritten offering is when a bank or group of banks agrees to buy all of a company's new shares or bonds and then resell them to outside investors, guaranteeing the company will raise a specific amount of money. It matters to investors because it adds certainty that the funding will close while increasing the number of shares or debt in the market, which can lower the price per share and change each existing owner's ownership percentage—think of a wholesaler buying an entire shipment from a maker before it reaches stores.
forward-looking statements financial
"This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements”"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

FAQ

What did Karman Line Acquisition Corp. (XTERU) announce in this 8-K filing?

Karman Line Acquisition Corp. announced that starting August 27, 2026, holders of its units may elect to separately trade the Class A ordinary shares and redeemable warrants included in those units, rather than trading only the bundled units.

When can XTERU unit holders begin separate trading of shares and warrants?

Unit holders may begin separate trading of the underlying securities on August 27, 2026. From that date, they can have their brokers separate units into Class A ordinary shares and redeemable warrants for individual trading on Nasdaq.

What securities are included in each Karman Line Acquisition Corp. (XTERU) unit?

Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share with par value $0.0001 and one-half of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50.

What are the Nasdaq symbols for Karman Line Acquisition Corp.’s securities?

Units trade under XTERU. After separation, the Class A ordinary shares trade under XTER and the redeemable warrants under XTERW on the Nasdaq Global Market.

How can XTERU unit holders separate their shares and warrants?

Unit holders must have their brokers contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the transfer agent, to separate the units into Class A ordinary shares and redeemable warrants. No fractional warrants will be issued and only whole warrants will trade.

What is the business focus of Karman Line Acquisition Corp. (XTERU)?

Karman Line Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company formed to complete a business combination. It intends to focus on sectors aligned with space-based infrastructure, particularly the aerospace and defense sectors.

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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): August 26, 2026

 

KARMAN LINE ACQUISITION CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Cayman Islands   001-43451   N/A
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 

(Commission

File Number)

  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

1200 N. Federal Hwy, Suite 200

Boca Raton, FL

  33432
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 207-0090

 

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 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))

 

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, $0.0001 par value, and one-half of one redeemable warrant   XTERU   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Class A ordinary shares included as part of the units   XTER   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Redeemable warrants included as part of the units, each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50   XTERW   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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

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 August 26, 2026, Karman Line Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) announced that the holders of the Company’s units sold in the Company’s initial public offering (the “Units”) may elect to separately trade the Company’s Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class A Ordinary Shares”) and redeemable warrants (“Warrants”) included in the Units commencing on August 27, 2026. Each Unit consists of one Class A Ordinary Share and one-half of one Warrant with each whole Warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one Class A Ordinary Share. Any Units not separated will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “XTERU.” Any underlying Class A Ordinary Shares and Warrants that are separated will trade on Nasdaq under the symbols “XTER” and “XTERW,” respectively. No fractional Warrants will be issued upon separation of the Units and only whole Warrants will trade. 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 Class A Ordinary Shares and Warrants.

 

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

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)Exhibits.

 

99.1   Press Release of Karman Line Acquisition Corp., dated August 26, 2026.
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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.

 

Dated: August 26, 2026 Karman Line Acquisition Corp.
   
  By: /s/ Richard Davis
  Name: Richard Davis
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Karman Line Acquisition Corp. Announces the Separate Trading of Its Class A Ordinary Shares and Warrants, Commencing on August 27, 2026

 

Boca Raton, Florida, August 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Karman Line Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: XTERU) (the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that, commencing on August 27, 2026, holders of the units (the “Units”) sold in the Company’s initial public offering may elect to separately trade the Company’s Class A ordinary shares (the “Ordinary Shares”) and warrants (the “Warrants”) included in the Units.

 

The Ordinary Shares and Warrants received from the separated Units will trade on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbols “XTER” and “XTERW,” respectively. Units that are not separated will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol “XTERU.” No fractional Warrants will be issued upon separation of the Units and only whole Warrants will trade. 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 Warrants.

 

The Company was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company may pursue an initial business combination in any business, industry, sector or geographical location, but the Company intends to focus on sectors aligned with the creation or expansion of services and capabilities for or tangential to space based infrastructure, with a focus on the aerospace and defense sectors.

 

The Units were initially offered by the Company in an underwritten offering. Cohen & Company Capital Markets, a division of Cohen & Company Securities, LLC acted as book-running manager for the offering, together with Clear Street LLC as co-book runner. Copies of the prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from Cohen & Company Capital Markets, a division of Cohen & Company Securities, LLC, 3 Columbus Circle, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10019, Attention: Prospectus Department, or by email at: capitalmarkets@cohencm.com.

 

The registration statement relating to the securities of the Company was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 17, 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 an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, 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 for the Company’s initial public offering filed with the SEC, which could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements. Copies of these documents are available on the SEC’s website, at 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. No assurance can be given that the Company will ultimately complete a business combination transaction.

 

Contact

 

Richard Davis
KARMAN LINE ACQUISITION CORP.
Phone: (212) 207-0090
Email: rdavis@karmanlinecorp.com

 

 

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