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WISeSat.Space closes SPAC merger with Columbus Acquisition; Nasdaq trading begins as SAIQ
Columbus Acquisition Corp/Cayman Islands
- CAC shareholders approved the business combination with WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. on Sept 30, 2026; the deal closed Oct 1, 2026.
- 2,515,182 CAC ordinary shares were tendered for redemption and redeemed upon closing of the business combination.
- Pubco ordinary shares began trading on Nasdaq under 'SAIQ' on Oct 2, 2026; Nasdaq Opening Bell ceremony scheduled for Oct 9, 2026.
- Vote approved issuance of up to 33,385,052 Pubco ordinary shares for the Merger, Share Exchange and PIPE Investment; a 100-for-1 share consolidation was also approved.
- Seven Pubco directors elected effective at closing: Carlos Moreira, David Fergusson, Cristina Dolan, Peter Ward, Cameron R. Johnson, Gwenael Rouy-Poirier and Philippe D. Monnier.