DRDB 10-K & 10-Q changes, risk factors and insider trading
Roman DBDR Acquisition Corp. II (also DRDBU, DRDBW) · Nasdaq · Blank Checks · CIK 2032528 · All filings on SEC.gov
At a glance
What changed in the latest 10-K
Risk Factors
As a smaller reporting company under Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act, we are not required to include risk factors in this Report. However, the following is a partial list of material risks, uncertainties and other factors that could have a material effect on us and our operations:
Risks Relating to our Search for, and Consummation of or Inability to Consummate, a Business Combination
Risks Relating to the Post-Business Combination Company
Risks Relating to Acquiring or Operating a Business in Foreign Countries
Risks Relating to our Management Team
Risks Relating to our Securities and Shareholder Rights
For additional risks relating to our operations, see the section titled “Risk Factors” contained in our (i) IPO Registration Statement, (ii) our annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, (iii) our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025, September 30, 2025, as filed with the SEC on May 21, 2025, October 23, 2025, November 13, 2025, respectively. Any of these previously disclosed risk factors could result in a significant or material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our ability to consummate an initial Business Combination, including the ThomasLloyd Business Combination. We may disclose changes to such risk factors or disclose additional risk factors from time to time in our future filings with the SEC.
New heading “Risks Relating to our Search for, and Consummation of or Inability to Consummate, a Business Combination”
New heading “Risks Relating to Acquiring or Operating a Business in Foreign Countries”
New heading “Risks Relating to our Management Team”
New heading “Risks Relating to our Securities and Shareholder Rights”
Removed heading “We may seek to extend the Combination Period, which could reduce the amount held in our Trust Account and have adverse effects on our Company.”
Removed heading “Certain agreements related to the Initial Public Offering may be amended, or their provisions waived, without shareholder approval.”
Removed heading “Uncertainty in connection with certain international economic and political relationships, including the imposition of tariffs on international trade, political disputes, regulatory changes and other international matters could have a material adverse effect on our ability to identify potential targets and to consummate our initial Business Combination, and could adversely affect the financial performance of any target, either foreign or domestic.”
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“Uncertainty in connection with certain international economic and political relationships, including the imposition of tariffs on international trade, political disputes, regulatory changes and other international matters could have a material adverse effect on our ability to identify potential targets and to consummate our initial Business Combination, and could adversely affect the financial performance of any target, either foreign or domestic.”see in full comparison
“We may seek to extend the Combination Period, which could reduce the amount held in our Trust Account and have adverse effects on our Company.”see in full comparison
“Certain agreements related to the Initial Public Offering may be amended, or their provisions waived, without shareholder approval.”see in full comparison
“Risks Relating to our Search for, and Consummation of or Inability to Consummate, a Business Combination”see in full comparison
“Risks Relating to Acquiring or Operating a Business in Foreign Countries”see in full comparison
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Risks Relating to our Search for, and Consummation of or Inability to Consummate, a Business Combination
We may seek to extend the Combination Period, which could reduce the amount held in our Trust Account and have adverse effects on our Company.
If we are unable to consummate our initial Business Combination on or before December 16, 2026, we may seek shareholder approval to extend the Combination Period by amending our Amended and Restated Charter. In such event, our Public Shareholders will be provided the opportunity to have all or a portion of their Public Shares redeemed. Any redemptions will reduce the amount held in our Trust Account, which may adversely affect our ability to consummate our initial Business Combination and may also impair our ability to maintain our Nasdaq listing.
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Risks Relating to Acquiring or Operating a Business in Foreign Countries
Risks Relating to our Management Team
Risks Relating to our Securities and Shareholder Rights
Each Unit sold in our Initial Public Offering at an offering price of $10.00 per Unit consisted of one Public Share and one-half of one Public Warrant. Of the proceeds we received from the Initial Public Offering and the Private Placement, $201,317,274 was placed in our Trust Account. We will provide our Public Shareholders the opportunity to redeem all or a portion of their Public Shares in connection with the completion of our initial Business Combination, and potentially upon the occurrence of certain other events prior to our initial Business Combination. The Redemption Price was approximately $10.06 per Public Share as of December 31, 2024 (before taxes payable, if any), representing a pro rata portion of our Trust Account without taking into account any interest or other income earned on such funds (less any withdrawals from such interest or income for taxes paid), although the Redemption Price may be less in certain circumstances. As a result, Public Shareholders who own our Public Shares on a redemption date can anticipate receiving the Redemption Price in connection with a redemption for each Public Share that they choose to redeem.
There can be no assurance that, after our initial Business Combination, our Public Shareholders would be able to sell their shares in the post-Business Combination company for the Redemption Price, or any higher price. We have not, as yet, entered into a definitive agreement with a target and are therefore unable to provide any assurances as to its financial condition, business prospects or potential risks. It is therefore possible that the share price of the post-Business Combination company may decline below the Redemption Price. In recent years, the share prices of many post-Business Combination companies have fallen following a Business Combination. Accordingly, we cannot assure our shareholders that the trading price of such shares will be greater than the Redemption Price.
Certain agreements related to the Initial Public Offering may be amended, or their provisions waived, without shareholder approval.
Certain of the agreements related to the Initial Public Offering to which we are a party may be amended, or their provisions waived, without shareholder approval. Such agreements include but are not limited to the (i) Underwriting Agreement, (ii) Letter Agreement, (iii) Registration Rights Agreement, (iii) Private Placement Warrants Purchase Agreements, and (iv) Administrative Services Agreement. These agreements contain various provisions that our Public Shareholders might deem to be material. For example, our Letter Agreement and the Underwriting Agreement contain certain lock-up provisions with respect to the Founder Shares and other securities held by our Sponsor, officers and directors, subject to certain exceptions. Amendments or waivers to such agreements would require the consent of the applicable parties thereto and, in certain cases, the consent of the underwriters of the Initial Public Offering. Any such modification, such as an amendment to shorten lock-up restrictions, may benefit our Sponsor, officers and/or directors. Any such amendments would not require approval from our shareholders, may result in the completion of our initial Business Combination that may not otherwise have been possible, and may have an adverse effect on the value of an investment in our securities. For example, although we would not amend lock-up provisions to permit securities held by Sponsor to be freely sold prior to our initial Business Combination, we may amend such provisions to permit them to be freely sold after the Business Combination earlier than they would otherwise be permitted, which may have an adverse effect on the price of our securities. In no event, however, will the Letter Agreement be amended to enable the Sponsor, officers or directors to redeem any of their Founder Shares from the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account.
Uncertainty in connection with certain international economic and political relationships, including the imposition of tariffs on international trade, political disputes, regulatory changes and other international matters could have a material adverse effect on our ability to identify potential targets and to consummate our initial Business Combination, and could adversely affect the financial performance of any target, either foreign or domestic.
The international economic and political environment is dynamic and subject to change. There is currently significant uncertainty about the future economic and political relationships between the United States and a number of other countries. These uncertainties include, among other things, the potential imposition of protective tariffs on goods imported from other countries and reciprocal tariffs other countries may impose on United States products, political disputes that may affect relationships between the United States and other countries and the imposition of regulatory or other restrictions on trade and commerce. Any such matters could potentially limit the number of potential targets we may consider, and could also have a material adverse effect on the financial performance of such potential targets. Among other things, historical financial performance of companies affected by these international matters may not provide as accurate a barometer of future performance as would pertain in a more stable economic environment.
For additional risks relating to our operations, other than as set forth above, see the section titled “Risk Factors” contained in our (i) IPO Registration Statement.Statement, (ii) our annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, (iii) our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025, September 30, 2025, as filed with the SEC on May 21, 2025, October 23, 2025, November 13, 2025, respectively. Any of these previously disclosed risk factors could result in a significant or material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. Additional risks couldnot arisepresently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our business or ability to consummate an initial Business Combination, including the ThomasLloyd Business Combination. We may disclose changes to such risk factors or disclose additional risk factors from time to time in our future filings with the SEC.
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
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“In connection with our assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update Topic 2014-15, “Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” we have determined that we have incurred and expect to continue to incur significant costs in pursuit of our acquisition plans. There is no assurance that we will be able to raise additional capital. …”see in full comparison
“Subject to the terms and conditions of the ThomasLloyd Business Combination Agreement, PubCo will issue to the Sellers in the aggregate, a number of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares or PubCo Class B Ordinary Shares, as applicable, with an aggregate value up to an amount equal to the relevant portion of the Share Exchange Aggregate Consideration (as defined in the ThomasLloyd Business Combination Agreement, based on an equity value of $850,000,000), with PubCo allotting and issuing to each Seller, for each ThomasLloyd ordinary share held, a number of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares and/or PubCo …”see in full comparison
“The ThomasLloyd Business Combination Agreement provides, among other things, that at least one day prior to the share exchange described below, the Company will merge with and into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub continuing as the Surviving Company after the Merger and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of PubCo. …”see in full comparison
Following the closing of our Initial Public Offering, the Private Placement and the full exercise of the Over-Allotment Option, a total ofsee in full comparison$201,000,000$231,150,000 was placed intheaTrustU.S.-basedAccount.trust account maintained by Continental, acting as trustee. We incurred$4,728,515$5,328,515 of offering expenses, consisting of$4,000,000$4,600,000 of cash underwriting fees and $728,515 of other offering costs. The proceeds held in the Trust Account are currently invested only in direct U.S. government treasury obligations. The holding of these assets in this form is intended to be temporary and for the sole purpose of facilitating the intended Business Combination.To mitigate the risk that we might be deemed to be an investment company for purposes of the Investment Company Act, which risk increases the longer that we hold investments in the Trust Account, we may, at any time (based on our Management Team’s ongoing assessment of all factors related to our potential status under the Investment Company Act), instruct the trustee to liquidate the investments held in the Trust Account and instead to hold the funds in the Trust Account in cash or in an interest-bearing demand deposit account at a bank.
“On January 23, 2025, the underwriters of the Initial Public Offering exercised the Over-Allotment Option in full, and on January 27, 2025, purchased an additional 3,000,000 Option Units. The Option Units were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per Option Unit, generating gross proceeds to us of $30,000,000. In connection with the full exercise of the Over-Allotment Option, the Sponsor and B. …”see in full comparison
“We do not believe we will need to raise additional funds in order to meet the expenditures required for operating our business for at least the next 12 months. However, if our estimate of the costs of identifying a target business, undertaking in-depth due diligence and negotiating a Business Combination are less than the actual amount necessary to do so, we may have insufficient funds available to operate our business prior to our Business Combination. …”see in full comparison
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We are a blank check company incorporated on July 25, 2024 as a Cayman Islands exempted company and formed for the purpose of effecting a Business Combination. We intend to effectuate our Business Combination using cash derived from the proceeds of the Initial Public Offering and the Private Placement, the proceeds of the sale of our Ordinary Shares in connection with our initial Business Combination, including the ThomasLloyd Business Combination (pursuant to any forward purchase agreements or backstop agreements into which we may enter), Ordinary Shares issued to the owners of the target, debt issued to bank or other lenders or the owners of the target, other securities issuances, or a combination of the foregoing.
We may seek to extend the Combination Period consistent with applicable laws, regulations and stock exchange rules by amending our Amended and Restated Charter. Such an amendment would require the approval of our Public Shareholders, who will be provided the opportunity to redeem all or a portion of their Public Shares in connection with the vote on such approval. Such redemptions will decrease the amount held in our Trust Account and our capitalization, and may affect our ability to maintain our listing on Nasdaq. In addition, the Nasdaq Rules currently require SPACs (such as us) to complete our initial Business Combination in accordance with the requirement pursuant to the Nasdaq rules that a SPAC must complete one or more Business Combinations within 36 months following the effectiveness of its IPO registration statement (the “Nasdaq 36-Month Requirement.Requirement”). If we do not meet the Nasdaq 36-Month Requirement, our securities will likely be subject to a suspension of trading and delisting from Nasdaq.
On February 27, 2026, we, ThomasLloyd, and each of the ThomasLloyd Shareholders, entered into the ThomasLloyd Business Combination Agreement. PubCo and Merger Sub will become parties to the ThomasLloyd Business Combination Agreement following the formation of PubCo. The ThomasLloyd Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated under the ThomasLloyd Business Combination were unanimously approved by the boards of directors of each of our Company and ThomasLloyd. The ThomasLloyd Business Combination is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, following the receipt of the requisite approvals of our shareholders and the ThomasLloyd Shareholders and the fulfillment of other customary closing conditions.
The ThomasLloyd Business Combination Agreement provides, among other things, that at least one day prior to the share exchange described below, the Company will merge with and into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub continuing as the Surviving Company after the Merger and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of PubCo. As a result of the Merger, each issued and outstanding share of our Class A Ordinary Shares and Class B Ordinary Shares, other than the Roman Dissenting Shares will no longer be outstanding and will be automatically cancelled and converted into and exchanged for the right to receive one PubCo Class A Ordinary Share, and each issued and outstanding Roman Warrant will become one PubCo Warrant to purchase one PubCo Class A Ordinary Share, with PubCo issuing a number of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares and PubCo Warrants in accordance with the terms of the ThomasLloyd Business Combination Agreement.
At least one day following the Merger Effective Time, PubCo will acquire all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of ThomasLloyd from the Sellers in exchange for the issuance by PubCo of new ordinary shares, par value $0.01 per share, consisting of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares and PubCo Class B Ordinary Shares.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the ThomasLloyd Business Combination Agreement, PubCo will issue to the Sellers in the aggregate, a number of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares or PubCo Class B Ordinary Shares, as applicable, with an aggregate value up to an amount equal to the relevant portion of the Share Exchange Aggregate Consideration (as defined in the ThomasLloyd Business Combination Agreement, based on an equity value of $850,000,000), with PubCo allotting and issuing to each Seller, for each ThomasLloyd ordinary share held, a number of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares and/or PubCo Class B Ordinary Shares, as applicable, equal to the Per Share Exchange Ratio in accordance with the Allocation Schedule (each as defined in the ThomasLloyd Business Combination Agreement).
For a full description of the ThomasLloyd Business Combination Agreement and the proposed ThomasLloyd Business Combination, please see Item 1. “Business.”
On January 23, 2025, the underwriters of the Initial Public Offering exercised the Over-Allotment Option in full, and on January 27, 2025, purchased an additional 3,000,000 Option Units. The Option Units were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per Option Unit, generating gross proceeds to us of $30,000,000. In connection with the full exercise of the Over-Allotment Option, the Sponsor and B. Riley, the representative of the underwriters in the Initial Public Offering, purchased an additional 750,000 Private Placement Warrants in the aggregate at a price of $1.00 per Private Placement Warrant, generating total gross proceeds of $750,000. Following the full exercise of the Over-Allotment Option and the closing of the Private Placement, an aggregate amount of $30,150,000 was deposited into the Trust Account.
Our Units commenced public trading on December 13, 2024, and our Public Shares and Public Warrants commenced separate public trading on February 3, 2025.
We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities from July 25, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 20242025 were organizational activities and those necessary to prepare for and consummate the Initial Public Offering, and following the closing of the Initial Public Offering, searching for a target with which to consummate a Business Combination, including the ThomasLloyd Business Combination. We do not expect to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of our Business Combination. We generate non-operating income in the form of interest income on investments held in the Trust Account. We incur expenses as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well as for due diligence expenses.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, we had net income of $7,737,428, which consisted of interest earned on investments held in the Trust Account of $ 9,721,281, as well as a change in the fair value of over - allotment liability of $268,783, offset by formation and operating costs of $2,252,636.
Liquidity andLiquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern
On January 23, 2025, the underwriters of the Initial Public Offering fully exercised the Over-Allotment Option, and on January 27, 2025, purchased an additional 3,000,000 Option Units pursuant to such exercise. The Option Units were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per Option Unit, generating gross proceeds of $30,000,000. In connection with the closing of the Over-Allotment Option, the Sponsor and B. Riley purchased an additional 750,000 Private Placement Warrants in the aggregate at a price of $1.00 per Private Placement Warrant, generating total gross proceeds of $750,000.
Following the closing of our Initial Public Offering, the Private Placement and the full exercise of the Over-Allotment Option, a total of $201,000,000$231,150,000 was placed in thea TrustU.S.-based Account.trust account maintained by Continental, acting as trustee. We incurred $4,728,515$5,328,515 of offering expenses, consisting of $4,000,000$4,600,000 of cash underwriting fees and $728,515 of other offering costs. The proceeds held in the Trust Account are currently invested only in direct U.S. government treasury obligations. The holding of these assets in this form is intended to be temporary and for the sole purpose of facilitating the intended Business Combination. To mitigate the risk that we might be deemed to be an investment company for purposes of the Investment Company Act, which risk increases the longer that we hold investments in the Trust Account, we may, at any time (based on our Management Team’s ongoing assessment of all factors related to our potential status under the Investment Company Act), instruct the trustee to liquidate the investments held in the Trust Account and instead to hold the funds in the Trust Account in cash or in an interest-bearing demand deposit account at a bank.
To mitigate the risk that we might be deemed to be an investment company for purposes of the Investment Company Act, which risk increases the longer that we hold investments in the Trust Account, we may, at any time (based on our Management Team’s ongoing assessment of all factors related to our potential status under the Investment Company Act), instruct the trustee to liquidate the investments held in the Trust Account and instead to hold the funds in the Trust Account in cash or in an interest-bearing demand deposit account at a bank.
For the periodyear from July 25, 2024 (inception) throughended December 31, 2024,2025, cash used in operating activities was $411,797.$1,288,906. Net income of $223,461$7,737,428 was affected by the change on over-allotment liabilityconsisted of $113,129 and interest earned on investments held in the Trust Account of $317,267.$9,721,281 and a change in the fair value of over-allotment option of $268,783. Changes in operating assets and liabilities usedprovided $204,862$963,730 of cash from operating activities.
For the period from July 25, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024, cash used in operating activities was $411,797. Net income of $223,461 consisted of change on over-allotment liability of $113,129 and interest earned on investments held in the Trust Account of $317,267. Changes in operating assets and liabilities used $204,862 of cash from operating activities.
In connection with our assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update Topic 2014-15, “Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” we have determined that we have incurred and expect to continue to incur significant costs in pursuit of our acquisition plans. There is no assurance that we will be able to raise additional capital. We lack the financial resources we need to sustain operations for a reasonable period of time, which is considered to be one year from the date of the issuance of the financial statements included in Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this Report. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements included in Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this Report do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
We do not believe we will need to raise additional funds in order to meet the expenditures required for operating our business for at least the next 12 months. However, if our estimate of the costs of identifying a target business, undertaking in-depth due diligence and negotiating a Business Combination are less than the actual amount necessary to do so, we may have insufficient funds available to operate our business prior to our Business Combination. Moreover, we may need to obtain additional financing either to complete our Business Combination or because we become obligated to redeem a significant number of our Public Shares upon consummation of our Business Combination, in which case we may issue additional securities or incur debt in connection with such Business Combination.
Commencing on December 13, 2024, and until completion of our initial Business Combination or liquidation, we pay our Sponsor $10,000 per month for certain office space, utilities and secretarial and administrative support pursuant to the Administrative Services Agreement. UnderThe the Administrative Services Agreement, there was $4,838Company incurred and paid $120,000 for administrative services for the year ended December 31, 2025. For the period from July 25, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024, the Company incurred $4,838 of administrative services fees which was included in accrued expenses forin the yearaccompanying endingbalance December 31, 2024.sheet.
What changed in the latest 10-Q
Risk Factors
As a smaller reporting company under Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act, we are not required to include risk factors in the Report. However, for detailed descriptions of the risks relating to our Company, see the section titled “Risk Factors” contained in our (i) IPO Registration Statement, (ii) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025, (iii) 2025 Annual Report and (iv) Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025 and March 31, 2026, as filed with the SEC on May 21, 2025, October 23, 2025, November 13, 2025, and May 20, 2026, respectively. Any of these previously disclosed risk factors could result in a significant or material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our ability to consummate an initial Business Combination. We may disclose changes to such risk factors or disclose additional risk factors from time to time in our future filings with the SEC.
For risks related to ThomasLloyd and the ThomasLloyd Business Combination, please see the Registration Statement on Form F-4 to be filed by the parties to the ThomasLloyd Business Combination Agreement, once filed.
Removed heading “Our search for an initial Business Combination, and any target business with which we may ultimately consummate an initial Business Combination, may be materially adversely affected by current global geopolitical conditions and armed conflicts between Ukraine and Russia and in the Middle East between United States, Israel and Iran and others, as well as by other events that are outside of our control.”
Removed heading “Military or other conflicts in Ukraine, between the United States, Israel and Iran and others and other in the Middle East and Southwest Asia or other armed hostilities may lead to increased volume and price volatility for publicly traded securities, or affect the operations or financial condition of potential target companies, which could make it more difficult for us to consummate an initial Business Combination.”
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“Our ability to find a potential target business and the business of any company with which we may consummate a Business Combination could be materially and adversely affected by events that are outside of our control. For example, United States and global markets have experienced and may continue to experience volatility and disruption following the geopolitical instability resulting from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the recent conflict in the Middle East and Southwest Asia between the United States, Israel and Iran and others. …”see in full comparison
“The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the escalation of the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran and others in the Middle East and Southwest Asia and the resulting measures that have been taken, and could be taken in the future, by NATO, the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Israel and its neighboring states and other countries have created global security concerns that could have a lasting impact on regional and global economies. …”see in full comparison
“Our search for an initial Business Combination, and any target business with which we may ultimately consummate an initial Business Combination, may be materially adversely affected by current global geopolitical conditions and armed conflicts between Ukraine and Russia and in the Middle East between United States, Israel and Iran and others, as well as by other events that are outside of our control.”see in full comparison
“Military or other conflicts in Ukraine, between the United States, Israel and Iran and others and other in the Middle East and Southwest Asia or other armed hostilities may lead to increased volume and price volatility for publicly traded securities, or affect the operations or financial condition of potential target companies, which could make it more difficult for us to consummate an initial Business Combination.”see in full comparison
“Any of the abovementioned factors, or any other negative impact on the global economy, capital markets or other geopolitical conditions resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the escalation of the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran and others in the Middle East and Southwest Asia and subsequent sanctions or related actions, could adversely affect our search for an initial Business Combination and any target business with which we may ultimately consummate an initial Business Combination.”see in full comparison
“Military or other conflicts in Ukraine, between the United States, Israel and Iran and others in the Middle East, and Southwest Asia or other armed hostilities may lead to increased volume and price volatility for publicly traded securities, or affect the operations or financial condition of potential target companies, and to other company or industry-specific, national, regional or international economic disruptions and economic uncertainty, any of which could make it more difficult for us to consummate an initial Business Combination, including on acceptable commercial terms, or at all.”see in full comparison
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As a smaller reporting company under Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act, we are not required to include risk factors in the Report. However, for detailed descriptions of the risks relating to our Company, see the section titled “Risk Factors” contained in our (i) IPO Registration Statement, (ii) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025, (iii) 2025 Annual Report and (iv) Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025,2025 and March 31, 2026, as filed with the SEC on May 21, 2025, October 23, 2025 and2025, November 13, 2025, and May 20, 2026, respectively. Any of these previously disclosed risk factors could result in a significant or material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our ability to consummate an initial Business Combination. We may disclose changes to such risk factors or disclose additional risk factors from time to time in our future filings with the SEC.
Our search for an initial Business Combination, and any target business with which we may ultimately consummate an initial Business Combination, may be materially adversely affected by current global geopolitical conditions and armed conflicts between Ukraine and Russia and in the Middle East between United States, Israel and Iran and others, as well as by other events that are outside of our control.
Our ability to find a potential target business and the business of any company with which we may consummate a Business Combination could be materially and adversely affected by events that are outside of our control. For example, United States and global markets have experienced and may continue to experience volatility and disruption following the geopolitical instability resulting from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the recent conflict in the Middle East and Southwest Asia between the United States, Israel and Iran and others. Recent hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran and others have caused significant disruption in the normal flow of oil, refined petroleum products and related commodities, with consequent price rises and associated economic volatility. In response to such conflicts, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (“NATO”) deployed additional military forces to eastern Europe, and the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and other countries have announced various sanctions and restrictive actions against Russia, Belarus and related individuals and entities, including the removal of certain financial institutions from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) payment system. Certain countries, including the United States, have also provided and may continue to provide military aid or other assistance to Ukraine and to Israel, or have undertaken or will undertake military strikes in locations related to the conflicts, including but not limited to Iran, and there have been retaliatory military responses, increasing geopolitical tensions among a number of nations.
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the escalation of the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran and others in the Middle East and Southwest Asia and the resulting measures that have been taken, and could be taken in the future, by NATO, the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Israel and its neighboring states and other countries have created global security concerns that could have a lasting impact on regional and global economies. Although the length and impact of the ongoing conflicts and geopolitical turmoil are highly unpredictable, they could lead to market disruptions, including significant volatility in commodity prices, credit and capital markets, as well as supply chain interruptions, changes in consumer or producer purchasing behavior and increased cyber-attacks against U.S. companies. Additionally, any resulting sanctions could adversely affect the global economy and financial markets and lead to instability and lack of liquidity in capital markets.
Similarly, other events outside of our control, including natural disasters, climate-related events and pandemic or health crises (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) may arise from time to time, and any such events may cause significant volatility and declines in the global markets and have disproportionate impacts to certain industries or sectors and disruptions to commerce (including economic activity, travel and supply chain), and may adversely affect the global economy or capital markets.
Any of the abovementioned factors, or any other negative impact on the global economy, capital markets or other geopolitical conditions resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the escalation of the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran and others in the Middle East and Southwest Asia and subsequent sanctions or related actions, could adversely affect our search for an initial Business Combination and any target business with which we may ultimately consummate an initial Business Combination.
The extent and duration of the ongoing conflicts, resulting sanctions and any related market disruptions are impossible to predict, but could be substantial, particularly if current or new sanctions continue for an extended period of time, if geopolitical tensions result in expanded military operations on a global scale or if there are disruptions in the supply of oil or other commodities.
Any such disruptions may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in this Item. If these disruptions or other matters of global concern continue for an extensive period of time, our ability to consummate an initial Business Combination, or the operations of a target business with which we may ultimately consummate an initial Business Combination, may be materially adversely affected. In addition, our ability to consummate a transaction may be dependent on the ability to raise equity or debt financing, which may be impacted by these and other events, including as a result of increased market volatility or decreased availability of third-party financing on acceptable terms or at all.
Military or other conflicts in Ukraine, between the United States, Israel and Iran and others and other in the Middle East and Southwest Asia or other armed hostilities may lead to increased volume and price volatility for publicly traded securities, or affect the operations or financial condition of potential target companies, which could make it more difficult for us to consummate an initial Business Combination.
Military or other conflicts in Ukraine, between the United States, Israel and Iran and others in the Middle East, and Southwest Asia or other armed hostilities may lead to increased volume and price volatility for publicly traded securities, or affect the operations or financial condition of potential target companies, and to other company or industry-specific, national, regional or international economic disruptions and economic uncertainty, any of which could make it more difficult for us to consummate an initial Business Combination, including on acceptable commercial terms, or at all.
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
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“In connection with our assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update Topic 2014-15, “Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” Management has determined that we currently lack the liquidity needed to sustain operations for a reasonable period of time, which is considered to be at least one year from the date that the unaudited condensed financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Report under Item 1. …”see in full comparison
“In connection with our assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update Topic 2014-15, “Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” we have determined that we have incurred and expect to continue to incur significant costs in pursuit of our acquisition plans. There is no assurance that we will be able to raise additional capital. …”see in full comparison
“On May 27, 2026, the Company and Mr. Birmingham entered into an Addendum to extend the term of employment of Mr. Birmingham as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer until the earlier of the date that (i) either party terminates the Addendum; (ii) the Company’s initial business combination is consummated; (iii) the Company is wound up; or (iv) Mr. Birmingham vacates or is removed from such position. Pursuant to the Addendum, Mr. Birmingham will receive a one-time cash payment in the amount of $25,000 relating to the remaining Securities and Exchange Commission reporting work of the Company.”see in full comparison
“c. Sharing of Economics. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Lucid shall be permitted to pay to one or more co-managers or joint agents, to be mutually agreed upon by the Company and Lucid, an amount up to 30% of the aggregate compensation paid or payable to Lucid under Paragraph 5a. The payment of such amount shall be the sole responsibility of Lucid and shall not increase the aggregate compensation payable by the Company under Paragraph 5a. …”see in full comparison
“b. Strategic Advisory Fee. The Company shall pay Lucid a fee equal to 3% of the aggregate consideration or equity value of any strategic transaction entered into with any party introduced to the Company by Lucid during the Term. …”see in full comparison
The fees payable to Berenberg and Lucid for acting assee in full comparisonCo-Placementco-placementAgentsagents in connection withthesuchOfferingoffering shall be a total of 6.00% of theaggregate price at which the Securities are sold by the Company (the “Aggregate SalesPrice”),Price, which fee shall be divided as follows: (i) for gross proceeds received from investors domiciled in the United States, 70% to Lucid and 30% to Berenberg, (ii) for gross proceeds received from investors domiciled in Europe (including but not limited to the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area), 30% to Lucid and 70% to Berenberg, and (iii) for gross proceeds received from all other investors, 50% to Lucid and 50% to Berenberg.In the event the Company engages one or more additional investment banks to serve as co-placement agents for the Company, the Aggregate Sales Price shall be split amongst all placement agents as in effect, including the Co-Placement Agents. The Placement Fee shall be payable upon the consummation of the placement of the applicable Securities and the closing of the Business Combination. The Company shall have the right to engage other brokers or agents to participate in the Private Placement, provided that (i) Berenberg and Lucid have provided their prior written consent (such consent not to be reasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) to any such appointment or engagement, (ii) the Company shall have consulted with Berenberg and Lucid prior to any such appointment or engagement so as to, among other things, ensure a coordinated process as to marketing efforts and any additional payable fees.
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All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 (the “Report”) including, without limitation, statements under this Item regarding our financial position, possible Business Combinations and the financing thereof, and related matters, and the plans and objectives of Management for future operations, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. When used in this Report, words such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend” and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our Management, identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our management’s current expectations and projections about future events, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to our Management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors detailed in our filings with the SEC. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are qualified in their entirety by this paragraph.
On April 22, 2026, James Nevels resigned as a director of the Company, with immediate effect. On April 27, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed Randolph C. Read to serve as an independent director, with immediate effect. Mr. Read also serves as the Chairperson of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Audit Committee of the Board. On May 11, 2026, Michael Woods resigned as a director of the Company, with immediate effect. On May 11, 2026, the Company’s Board appointed Hunter C. Gary to serve as an independent director and a member of the Compensation Committee of the Board, with immediate effect. In connection with their appointments, each of Mr. Read and Mr. Gary willhas receivereceived for theirhis services as directorsa director an indirect interest in the Founder Shares through membership interests in the Sponsor.
On May 27, 2026, the Company and Mr. Birmingham entered into an Addendum to extend the term of employment of Mr. Birmingham as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer until the earlier of the date that (i) either party terminates the Addendum; (ii) the Company’s initial business combination is consummated; (iii) the Company is wound up; or (iv) Mr. Birmingham vacates or is removed from such position. Pursuant to the Addendum, Mr. Birmingham will receive a one-time cash payment in the amount of $25,000 relating to the remaining Securities and Exchange Commission reporting work of the Company.
On May 6, 20262026, we entered into an agreement with Lucid in connection with the proposed private placement, backstop financing, or other financing of the Company’s equity, equity-linked, convertible debt, or straight debt securities as it relatesrelating to the ThomasLloyd Business Combination Agreement. In consideration for the services described above, Lucid shall be entitled to receive, and the Company agrees to pay Lucid, the following compensation, including (i) an offering fee equal to 6% of gross proceeds raised in such financing, and (ii) an advisory fee equal to 3% of the aggregate consideration or equity value of any strategic transaction entered into with any party introduced to the Company by Lucid during the agreement period.
In consideration for the services described above, Lucid shall be entitled to receive, and the Company agrees to pay Lucid, the following compensation:
a. Offering Fee. If the Company completes an Offering, the Company shall pay Lucid a fee equal to 6% of gross proceeds raised. The Offering Fee shall be paid on gross proceeds raised if an Offering is consummated during the term or a definitive agreement, letter of intent, or other evidence of commitment is entered into during the Term which subsequently results in an Offering being consummated within 12 months following expiration of this Agreement. The Offering Fee shall be paid in cash by wire transfer as soon as reasonably practicable simultaneously with the release of, and from the proceeds of, the Offering.
b. Strategic Advisory Fee. The Company shall pay Lucid a fee equal to 3% of the aggregate consideration or equity value of any strategic transaction entered into with any party introduced to the Company by Lucid during the Term. Such strategic transaction shall include, without limitation, any strategic investment in the Company (other than as part of an Offering), any investment by the Company in or together with such party or in any asset or venture with such party, or any other partnership, joint venture, licensing, commercial, distribution, development, marketing or similar strategic relationship. Such Strategic Advisory Fee shall be due and payable in the same form of consideration in which the strategic transaction is consummated (e.g. cash, Company shares or any combination thereof), as soon as reasonably practicable following the closing or consummation of the applicable strategic transaction (or, if there are multiple closings, pro rata at each closing based on the value consummated at such closing) and shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any Offering Fee.
c. Sharing of Economics. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Lucid shall be permitted to pay to one or more co-managers or joint agents, to be mutually agreed upon by the Company and Lucid, an amount up to 30% of the aggregate compensation paid or payable to Lucid under Paragraph 5a. The payment of such amount shall be the sole responsibility of Lucid and shall not increase the aggregate compensation payable by the Company under Paragraph 5a. The Company may engage additional financial institutions, including international investment banks, in connection with the placement of the Securities, specifically to access international investors. The Company and Lucid shall work in good faith to agree on a commercially reasonable allocation of economics among the participating institutions, consistent with customary market practice. Neither party shall be required to accept any allocation that is not commercially reasonable, and any such allocation shall be subject to the mutual agreement of the Company and Lucid, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
On May 13, 2026, the Company engaged Berenberg and Lucid to act as aco-placement placement agentagents in connection with a proposed private placement, whether in one or a series of offerings, of equity or equity-related securities of a newly formed entity that will be the ultimate parent of the Company, the proceeds of which ultimately will be used to fund the ThomasLloyd Business Combination.
The fees payable to Berenberg and Lucid for acting as Co-Placementco-placement Agentsagents in connection with thesuch Offeringoffering shall be a total of 6.00% of the aggregate price at which the Securities are sold by the Company (the “Aggregate Sales Price”),Price, which fee shall be divided as follows: (i) for gross proceeds received from investors domiciled in the United States, 70% to Lucid and 30% to Berenberg, (ii) for gross proceeds received from investors domiciled in Europe (including but not limited to the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area), 30% to Lucid and 70% to Berenberg, and (iii) for gross proceeds received from all other investors, 50% to Lucid and 50% to Berenberg. In the event the Company engages one or more additional investment banks to serve as co-placement agents for the Company, the Aggregate Sales Price shall be split amongst all placement agents as in effect, including the Co-Placement Agents. The Placement Fee shall be payable upon the consummation of the placement of the applicable Securities and the closing of the Business Combination. The Company shall have the right to engage other brokers or agents to participate in the Private Placement, provided that (i) Berenberg and Lucid have provided their prior written consent (such consent not to be reasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) to any such appointment or engagement, (ii) the Company shall have consulted with Berenberg and Lucid prior to any such appointment or engagement so as to, among other things, ensure a coordinated process as to marketing efforts and any additional payable fees.
We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities from July 25, 2024 (inception) through MarchJune 31,30, 2026 were organizational activities and those necessary to prepare for and consummate the Initial Public Offering, and following the closing of the Initial Public Offering, searching for a target with which to consummate a Business Combination, including the ThomasLloyd Business Combination. We do not expect to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of our Business Combination. We generate non-operating income in the form of interest income on investments held in the Trust Account. We incur expenses as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well as for due diligence expenses.
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we had net loss of $235,067, which consisted of general and operating costs of $1,885,399, offset by interest earned on investments held in the Trust Account of $1,650,332.
For the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025,2026, we had net income of $2,214,005,$2,203,834, which consisted of interest earned on investments held in the Trust Account of $2,286,602, as well as change in fair value of over - allotment liability of $268,783,$2,641,365, offset by general and operatingadministrative costsexpenses of $341,380.$437,531.
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, we had net income of $1,968,767, which consisted of interest earned on investments held in the Trust Account of $4,291,697, offset by general and administrative expenses of $2,322,930.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025, we had net income of $2,027,870, which consisted of interest earned on investments held in the Trust Account of $2,422,595, offset by general and administrative expenses of $394,725.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025, we had net income of $4,241,875, which consisted of interest earned on investments held in the Trust Account of $4,709,197, as well as change in fair value of over-allotment liability of $268,783, offset by general and administrative expenses of $736,105.
For the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, cash used in operating activities was $409,532.$496,784. Net lossincome of $235,067$1,968,767 consisted of interest earned on investments held in the Trust Account of $1,650,332.$4,291,697. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $1,475,867$1,826,146 of cash from operating activities.
For the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025, cash used in operating activities was $323,430.$653,106. Net income of $2,214,005$4,241,875 was affected by the interest earned on investments held in the Trust Account of $2,286,602$4,709,197 and a change in the fair value of over-allotment option of $268,783. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $17,950$82,999 of cash from operating activities.
As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we had investments held in the Trust Account of $242,838,887.$245,480,252. We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in the Trust Account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the Trust Account, which interest shall be net of taxes payable, to complete our Business Combination. To the extent that our equity or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete our Business Combination, the remaining proceeds held in the Trust Account will be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target business or businesses, make other acquisitions and pursue our growth strategies.
As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we had cash of $53,490.$66,238. We use the funds held outside the Trust Account primarily to identify and evaluate target businesses, perform business due diligence on prospective target businesses, travel to and from the offices, plants or similar locations of prospective target businesses or their representatives or owners, review corporate documents and material agreements of prospective target businesses, and structure, negotiate and complete a Business Combination.
In connection with our assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update Topic 2014-15, “Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” Management has determined that we currently lack the liquidity needed to sustain operations for a reasonable period of time, which is considered to be at least one year from the date that the unaudited condensed financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Report under Item 1. “Financial Statements” are issued, as we expect to continue to incur significant costs in pursuit of our acquisition plans. In addition, Management has determined that if we are unable to complete an initial Business Combination within the Completion Window, then we will cease all operations except for the purpose of liquidating. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Management plans to consummate an initial Business Combination prior to the end of the Completion Window. No adjustments have been made to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities should we be required to liquidate after the Completion Window. There can be no assurance that our plans to raise capital or to consummate an initial Business Combination will be successful.
In connection with our assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update Topic 2014-15, “Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” we have determined that we have incurred and expect to continue to incur significant costs in pursuit of our acquisition plans. There is no assurance that we will be able to raise additional capital. We lack the financial resources we need to sustain operations for a reasonable period of time, which is considered to be one year from the date of the issuance of the unaudited condensed financial statements included in Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this Quarterly Report. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The unaudited condensed financial statements included in Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this Quarterly Report do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
The Company incurred $30,000 and paid $30,000$60,000 for administrative services for the three and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, whichrespectively. was$30,000 of such incurred fees remained unpaid and included in the accounts payable and accrued expensesliabilities line item in the accompanying condensedCompany’s balance sheets.sheet as of June 30, 2026.
The Company incurred and paid $30,000 and $60,000 for administrative services for the three and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025, which was included in accrued expenses in the accompanying condensed balance sheets.respectively.
DRDB insider buying and selling (Form 4)
Since 2026-04-11, insiders reported open-market purchases in 0 Form 4 filings and open-market sales in 0 filings. Totals add up every open-market (code P and S) line in those filings, using the prices reported in the filings. Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are listed below but not counted.
No Form 4 stock transactions in this period.
Well-known investors holding DRDB (13F)
None of the 59 investors we track reported a position in their latest 13F.