---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-113281"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SPKL"
cik: "0001884046"
company_name: "Spark I Acquisition Corp"
filed_at: "2026-10-02T20:10:22+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T14:36:21.492737+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Spark I delisted from Nasdaq after missing Sept 29 SPAC deadline; SPKL to move to OTC Pink

## Summary
- Nasdaq notice dated Sept 30, 2026: Spark I failed to complete an initial business combination by Sept 29, 2026, the 36-month deadline under IM-5101-2.
- Trading in SPKL, SPKLU and SPKLW suspended at the open on Oct 7, 2026; Nasdaq will file Form 25-NSE to remove the securities from listing and registration.
- Company expects its Class A shares, units and warrants to be quoted on the OTC Pink Limited Market under SPKL, SPKLU and SPKLW, with no guarantee a market will continue.
- Spark I still intends to close its business combination with ZincFive, Inc. and list on Nasdaq or another national exchange; the S-4 (File No. 333-299215) filed Sept 30, 2026 is not yet effective.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-113281
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SPKL
- cik: 0001884046
- company_name: Spark I Acquisition Corp
- filed_at: 2026-10-02T20:10:22+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1884046/000110465926113281/0001104659-26-113281-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1884046/000110465926113281/tm2617742d15_8k.htm

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