---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-316954"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RACC"
cik: "0002118032"
company_name: "Research Alliance Corp III"
filed_at: "2026-07-27T12:18:43+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-27T12:20:10.065317+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# RACC to acquire OHB Pediatrics in $160M SPAC merger; $55M PIPE and $45M SAFE financing

## Summary
- Base equity value of $160M; total consideration includes $45M in SAFE notes from RA Capital.
- PIPE financing of $55M at $10/share; backstop agreement for up to $75M to cover redemptions.
- OHB Pediatrics shareholders to receive RACC common stock; lock-up of 6 months for insiders.
- Transaction expected to close in H2 2026, subject to shareholder vote, HSR clearance, and Nasdaq listing.
- RACC to domesticate to Delaware; board to be reconstituted post-closing.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-316954
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RACC
- cik: 0002118032
- company_name: Research Alliance Corp III
- filed_at: 2026-07-27T12:18:43+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 3.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2118032/000119312526316954/0001193125-26-316954-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2118032/000119312526316954/d101725d8k.htm

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