The SPAC is burning through extension fees with both sponsor and target funding each month. The deal must close by August 22, 2026 or another $50,000 extension will be needed. Monitor for shareholder meeting announcements and any redemptions that could threaten the trust balance. The target funding its own extension fee suggests commitment but also raises questions about closing certainty.
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Executive Summary
Columbus Acquisition Corp (COLA) issued two $25,000 unsecured convertible promissory notes to its sponsor (Hercules Capital Management VII Corp) and its merger target (WISeSat.Space Corp) to fund a one-month extension of its business combination deadline from July 22, 2026 to August 22, 2026. The notes are convertible into private units at $10.00 per unit upon a business combination, with the target also having a $5.00/share conversion option if the SPAC terminates the deal and finds another target. This filing confirms the SPAC is actively maintaining its listing and pursuing the de-SPAC merger, but the reliance on external funding — including from the target itself — underscores ongoing time pressure and execution risk.
Key Facts
- Two $25,000 promissory notes issued on July 29, 2026, funding a $50,000 monthly extension fee to extend the business combination deadline from July 22, 2026 to August 22, 2026.
- One note was issued to the sponsor (Hercules Capital Management VII Corp) and one to the target (WISeSat.Space Corp), reflecting 50% contribution from each.
- Both notes bear no interest and are convertible into private units at $10.00 per unit upon a business combination.
- The target's note includes an alternative conversion right at $5.00 per share if the SPAC terminates the Business Combination Agreement and completes a different deal.
- The SPAC can extend up to January 22, 2027, but each month requires a $50,000 deposit into the trust account.
- This is the second extension filing in a week, following an earlier amendment on July 31, 2026 correcting the May 2026 extension terms.
Financial Impact
Two $25,000 convertible notes issued; total $50,000 deposited into trust to extend deadline by one month.
Risk Factors
- Failure to close the business combination by August 22, 2026 without another extension could lead to liquidation.
- Redemption requests from public shareholders could reduce trust proceeds below the minimum required for closing.
- Repeated reliance on short-term extension notes signals limited liquidity and increases execution risk.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 12 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 425 Filing (COLA) — Batch item 1 | 0001213900-26-085079 |
| Document: ea029756401ex10-1.htm | 0001213900-26-085079 |
| Document: ea029756401ex10-2.htm | 0001213900-26-085079 |
| Document: 0001213900-26-085079-index-headers.html | 0001213900-26-085079 |
| Document: 0001213900-26-085079-index.html | 0001213900-26-085079 |
| Document: 0001213900-26-085079.txt | 0001213900-26-085079 |
| 425 Filing (COLA) — Batch item 7 | 0001213900-26-085079 |
| Document: ea029756401ex10-1.htm | 0001213900-26-085079 |
| Document: ea029756401ex10-2.htm | 0001213900-26-085079 |
| Document: 0001213900-26-085079-index-headers.html | 0001213900-26-085079 |
| Document: 0001213900-26-085079-index.html | 0001213900-26-085079 |
| Document: 0001213900-26-085079.txt | 0001213900-26-085079 |
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Oct 23, 2026 4d ago | 15-12G | — | awaiting T+5 | — | — |
Oct 8, 2026 19d ago | SC 13G/A | — | awaiting T+5 | — | — |
Oct 7, 2026 19d ago | 8-K | — | awaiting T+5 | — | — |
Oct 6, 2026 21d ago | 8-K | $2.71 | awaiting T+5 | — | — |
Oct 2, 2026 25d ago | 425 | $2.71 | awaiting T+5 | — | — |
Oct 2, 2026 25d ago | 8-K | $2.71 | awaiting T+5 | — | — |
Oct 2, 2026 25d ago | 425 | $2.71 | awaiting T+5 | — | — |
Oct 2, 2026 25d ago | 8-K | $2.71 | awaiting T+5 | — | — |
Oct 1, 2026 25d ago | 25-NSE | $2.87 | awaiting T+5 | — | — |
Sep 29, 2026 28d ago | 8-K | $10.45 $2.86 | ▲ +72.63% | ▲ +74.58% | — |
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