QSEA 10-K & 10-Q changes, risk factors and insider trading
Quartzsea Acquisition Corp (also QSEAR, QSEAU) · Nasdaq · Blank Checks · CIK 2047455 · All filings on SEC.gov
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What changed in the latest 10-K
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What changed in the latest 10-Q
Risk Factors
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Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
New heading “New Merger Agreement with Eight Directions Technology Limited”
Removed heading “Merger Agreement”
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“In accordance with ASC 205-40, Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern, management evaluated whether conditions and events raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued. Management concluded that, due to the Company’s liquidity condition and requirement to complete a business combination within the prescribed period to avoid liquidation, substantial doubt exists about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. …”see in full comparison
“The Company has incurred and expects to continue to incur significant costs in pursuit of the consummation of an initial Business Combination. In addition, the Company currently has until June 19, 2026 (unless the Company extends such period by amending its Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association) to consummate the initial Business Combination. …”see in full comparison
“On June 6, 2025, Quartzsea, Cuisine Universal Packaging Solution, a Cayman Islands exempted company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Quartzsea, and CUPS Sub Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Purchaser, entered into a Merger Agreement with Broadway Technology Inc., certain principal shareholders of Broadway Technology Inc., including Fan Zhang as shareholder representative, and the other parties thereto. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Merger Agreement.”see in full comparison
“On March 17, 2026, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Mutual General Release Agreement with Broadway Tech, pursuant to which the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby were terminated in their entirety, effective as of March 17, 2026. The termination agreement provides for mutual releases of claims relating to the Merger Agreement and the proposed transaction. The parties entered into the termination agreement due to the prolonged China Securities Regulatory Commission approval process and related PRC regulatory uncertainty. …”see in full comparison
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This Quarterly Report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Exchange Act that are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected and projected. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this Form 10-Q including, without limitation, statements in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” regarding the completion of the Proposed Business Combination (as defined below), the Company’s financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “seek” and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect management’s current beliefs, based on information currently available. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including that the conditions of the Proposed Business Combination are not satisfied. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Risk Factors section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form S-110-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company’s securities filings can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
We are a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company and incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. We have not selected any specific business combination target and we have not, nor has anyone on our behalf, initiated any substantive discussions, directly or indirectly, with any business combination target.
On June 6, 2025, the Company entered into a Merger Agreement with Broadway Technology Inc. and related parties in connection with a proposed business combination.
On March 3, 2026, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Underwriting Agreement with Polaris Advisory Partners, LLC (f/k/a SPAC Advisory Partners), a division of Kingswood Capital Partners LLC, as representative of the several underwriters, and Kingswood Capital Partners LLC. The amendment revised the calculation and payment terms of the deferred underwriting commission.
On March 17, 2026, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Mutual General Release Agreement with Broadway Tech, pursuant to which the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby were terminated in their entirety.entirety, effective as of March 17, 2026. The termination wasagreement provides for mutual releases of claims relating to the Merger Agreement and the proposed transaction. The parties entered into the termination agreement due to the prolonged China Securities Regulatory Commission approval process and related PRC regulatory uncertainty. No termination fees were payable by either party.party in connection with the termination.
On May 13, 2026, Quartzsea entered into a Merger Agreement with Eight Directions Technology Limited and related parties to effect a business combination pursuant to which Eight Directions will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Eight Directions Global Limited (“PubCo”), the publicly traded successor entity. The transaction implies an equity value for Eight Directions of approximately $515.0 million, to be paid in PubCo ordinary shares valued at $10.00 per share. The business combination remains subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by Quartzsea shareholders, the effectiveness of the SEC registration statement, and Nasdaq listing approval.
On June 23, 2026, Quartzsea’s shareholders approved an extension of the deadline to consummate its initial business combination from June 19, 2026 to October 19, 2026, with the ability to extend the deadline for up to four additional one-month periods. Under the Business Combination Agreement, Eight Directions is responsible for funding the required monthly extension contributions to Quartzsea’s trust account. The first extension contribution of $175,000 was funded on June 25, 2026.
In connection with the extension meeting, holders of 1,275,382 Quartzsea ordinary shares elected to redeem their shares for an aggregate payment of approximately $13.4 million. Following the redemptions, 10,134,518 Quartzsea ordinary shares remained outstanding, and approximately $73.6 million remained in Quartzsea’s trust account.
Following such termination, the Company intends to continue pursuing an initial business combination with another target; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to complete a transaction within the required time period.
We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities from November 5, 2024 (inception) through FebruaryMay 28,31, 2026, were organizational activities and those necessary to consummate the IPO, and subsequent to the IPO, identifying a target company for an initial business combination. We do not expect to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of our initial business combination.
For the three months ended FebruaryMay 28,31, 2026,
we had net income of $529,085,$573,672, which consisted of interest income of $759,946,$770,261, offset by general and administrative expenses of $230,861.$196,589.
For the threesix months ended FebruaryMay 28,31, 2025,2026, we had net lossincome of $31,255,$1,102,757, which consisted of interest income of $2,249,$1,530,207, offset by general and administrative expenses of $33,504.$427,450.
For the three months ended May 31, 2025, we had net loss of $27,147, which consisted of interest income of $700,600, offset by general and administrative expenses of $727,747.
For the six months ended May 31, 2025, we had net loss of $58,402, which consisted of interest income of $702,849, offset by general and administrative expenses of $761,251.
As of May 31, 2026, the Company had $5,156 of cash and a working capital deficit of $1,035,078. The Company has incurred and expects to continue to incur significant costs in pursuit of the consummation of an initial Business Combination.
Subsequent to May 31, 2026, on June 23, 2026, the Company’s shareholders approved amendments to the Company’s governing documents and Investment Management Trust Agreement to extend the deadline to consummate an initial business combination from June 19, 2026 to October 19, 2026, with the ability to extend such deadline on a month-to-month basis for up to four additional one-month periods. If the Company does not complete a business combination within the prescribed timeline, it will be required to cease operations and liquidate in accordance with its Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association.
In accordance with ASC 205-40, Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern, management evaluated whether conditions and events raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued. Management concluded that, due to the Company’s liquidity condition and requirement to complete a business combination within the prescribed period to avoid liquidation, substantial doubt exists about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
As of February 28,2026, we had cash of $6,133 and a working capital deficit of $838,513.
The Company has incurred and expects to continue to incur significant costs in pursuit of the consummation of an initial Business Combination. In addition, the Company currently has until June 19, 2026 (unless the Company extends such period by amending its Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association) to consummate the initial Business Combination. If the Company does not complete a Business Combination within the prescribed timeline, the Company will trigger an automatic winding up, dissolution and liquidation pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association. In connection with the Company’s assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board’s Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15, “Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” the Company has determined that it has incurred and expects to continue to incur significant costs in pursuit of its acquisition plans. There is no assurance that the Company’s plans to raise capital or to consummate a Business Combination will be successful within the Combination Period. The Company lacks the financial resources it needs 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. Therefore, management has determined that these conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern until the earlier of the consummation of the Business Combination or the date the Company is required to liquidate. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
We have no obligations, assets or liabilities, which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements as of FebruaryMay 28,31, 2026. We do not participate in transactions that create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as variable interest entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements. We have not entered into any off-balance sheet financing arrangements, established any special purpose entities, guaranteed any debt or commitments of other entities, or purchased any non-financial assets.
On November 5, 2024, the Sponsor agreed to loan the Company up to an aggregate amount of $500,000 to be used, in part, for transaction costs incurred in connection with the Initial Public Offering (the “Promissory Note”). The Promissory Note is unsecured, interest-free and due on the date on which the Company closes the IPO. We repaid the outstanding balance of $500,000 to the Sponsor on March 19, 2025 upon the closing of the IPO. As of FebruaryMay 28,31, 2026 and November 30, 2025, no amount was outstanding under the Promissory Note.
The Company incurred $60,000 and $0$120,000 for
the three and six months ended May 31, 2026, respectively. The Company incurred and paid the Sponsor $51,400 for each of the three and
six months ended FebruaryMay 28,31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.2025. As of FebruaryMay 28,31, 2026 and November 30, 2025, the Company accrued $120,000$180,000 and
$60,000 on the accompanying
balance sheets, respectively.
The underwriter is entitled to a cash underwriting discount of 0.75% on the first $69,000,000 of the gross proceeds from the IPO, plus 0.50% on the remaining $13,800,000, totaling $586,500 including the full exercise of the over-allotment option by the underwriter. In addition, the underwriter is entitled to a deferred underwriting commission of 4.0% of the gross proceeds of the IPO, or $3,312,000, which was recorded as a non-current liability as of FebruaryMay 28,31, 2026. On March 3, 2026, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Underwriting Agreement, which revised the calculation and payment terms of the deferred underwriting commission. Pursuant to the amendment, the deferred underwriting commission will be payable from the trust account upon consummation of the Company’s initial business combination and equals 4.00% of the gross proceeds from the sale of the firm units and option units, subject to a cap equal to 4.00% of the funds remaining in the trust account after giving effect to all properly submitted redemptions in connection with the initial business combination. The amendment also clarifies that the underwriters may waive the deferred underwriting commission prior to the consummation of the Company’s initial business combination.
On April 22, 2025, the Company entered into a Finder’s Fee Agreement with Hugh Grow Investment Ltd. (the “Finder”). Pursuant to the Finder’s Fee Agreement, the Company agreed to pay the Finder a one-time, non-refundable retainer fee in the amount of $350,000, payable upon the execution of Finder’s Fee Agreement (the “Retainer Fee”). The Company also agreed to pay the Finder a success fee in the amount of $3,500,000, payable upon the closing (or closings) of a transaction (as defined in the Finder’s Fee Agreement). In addition, the Company agreed to reimburse the Finder on a monthly basis for all reasonable, actual, and verifiable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the Finder’s engagement under the agreement, provided that such expenses shall not exceed $150,000 without the Company’s prior written approval. On April 29, 2025, the Company entered into an amendment to the Finder’s Fee Agreement, pursuant to which the Retainer Fee was adjusted to $150,000. On July 18, 2025, the Company entered into the second amendment to the Finder’s Fee Agreement, pursuant to which the Success Fee was amended to consist of 1,560,000 ordinary shares (the “Finder Shares”) of the surviving publicly traded company (the “Surviving Company”). Sixty (60%) of the Finder Shares shall be subject to lock-up restriction for six months from the date of issuance, while Forty (40%) of Finder Shares shall be free from any lock-up restriction, subject to the applicable securities laws and regulations. As of FebruaryMay 28,31, 2026, the Retainer Fee had been paid in full, and there was no outstanding balance.
New Merger Agreement with Eight Directions Technology Limited
On May 13, 2026, Quartzsea, the Purchaser and Merger Sub entered into the Merger Agreement with Eight Directions. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Quartzsea will merge with and into the Purchaser, with the Purchaser surviving as the publicly traded holding company, and Merger Sub will merge with and into Eight Directions, with Eight Directions surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Purchaser. Upon consummation of the Proposed Business Combination, each outstanding ordinary share of Quartzsea will be converted into the right to receive one Class A ordinary share of the Purchaser, and each outstanding right of Quartzsea will be converted into the right to receive one-fifth of one Class A ordinary share of the Purchaser.
The Proposed Business Combination values Eight Directions at an agreed pre-money equity value of approximately $515.0 million. Consummation of the Proposed Business Combination is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by Quartzsea’s shareholders, effectiveness of the applicable registration statement filed with the SEC and approval of the Purchaser’s securities for listing on Nasdaq. There can be no assurance that the Proposed Business Combination will be completed.
Merger Agreement
On June 6, 2025, Quartzsea, Cuisine Universal Packaging Solution, a Cayman Islands exempted company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Quartzsea, and CUPS Sub Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Purchaser, entered into a Merger Agreement with Broadway Technology Inc., certain principal shareholders of Broadway Technology Inc., including Fan Zhang as shareholder representative, and the other parties thereto. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Merger Agreement.
The Merger Agreement contemplated that Quartzsea would combine with Broadway Tech and that Purchaser would acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding equity securities of Broadway Tech. The aggregate consideration to be paid to Broadway Tech shareholders for the acquisition merger was $520,000,000, payable in newly issued Purchaser Ordinary Shares equal to $520,000,000 divided by $10.00 per share. Broadway Tech also agreed to provide the Sponsor up to $500,000 in working capital loans in exchange for promissory notes issued by the Sponsor. As of February 28, 2026, the Sponsor received $500,000 from the total $500,000 in loans and has not financed Quartzsea’s transaction expenses.
On March 17, 2026, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Mutual General Release Agreement with Broadway Tech, pursuant to which the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby were terminated in their entirety, effective as of March 17, 2026. The termination agreement provides for mutual releases of claims relating to the Merger Agreement and the proposed transaction. The parties entered into the termination agreement due to the prolonged China Securities Regulatory Commission approval process and related PRC regulatory uncertainty. No termination fees were payable by either party in connection with the termination.
As of FebruaryMay 28,31, 2026, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K and did not have any commitments or contractual obligations.
QSEA 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 QSEA (13F)
| Investor | Quarter | Shares | Reported value | % of their 13F | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. E. Shaw & Co. | 2026-06-30 | 171,612 | $1.8M | 0.0% | Added 1% |
| Two Sigma Investments | 2026-06-30 | 59,288 | $614.8K | — | Sold out |
| Citadel Advisors (Ken Griffin) | 2026-06-30 | 10,948 | $115.2K | 0.0% | New position |
| D. E. Shaw & Co. | 2026-06-30 | 170,000 | $37.4K | 0.0% | No change |