Press Releases April 16, 2026 08:00 PM

QuasarEdge Acquisition Corporation Announces Exercise of Over-Allotment Option

QuasarEdge Acquisition Corporation's underwriters exercise full over-allotment option in IPO, increasing total units sold to 11.5 million on NYSE debut

By Sofia Navarro
QuasarEdge Acquisition Corporation Announces Exercise of Over-Allotment Option

QuasarEdge Acquisition Corporation announced that the underwriters of its recent IPO exercised their over-allotment option to purchase an additional 1.5 million units at $10 per unit, raising total units sold to 11.5 million. The units trade on the NYSE under ticker "QRED U" and consist of one ordinary share plus fractional rights, with separate trading for shares and rights expected to follow. The company is a Cayman Islands incorporated blank check company targeting a business combination outside Greater China, with a focus on Asia-Pacific investments.

Key Points

  • Underwriters exercised over-allotment option to buy an extra 1.5 million units, increasing total IPO size to 11.5 million units.
  • Units trade on the NYSE under ticker "QRED U" and will separate into ordinary shares and rights later, reflecting expected liquidity events.
  • The company aims to find a business combination targeting the Asia-Pacific region but excludes Greater China, led by experienced management with regional expertise.

NEW YORK, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QuasarEdge Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: QRED U or the “Company”), today announced that the underwriters of its recently announced initial public offering exercised their over-allotment option to purchase an additional 1,500,000 units at the public offering price of $10.00 per unit, bringing the total units sold to 11,500,000. The closing of the over-allotment option, is expected to occur on April 21, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Each unit consists of one ordinary share and one right to receive one-fourth of one Ordinary Share upon the consummation of the initial business combination. The units are listed on The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and began trading under the ticker symbol “QRED U” on April 15, 2026. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the ordinary share and rights are expected to be listed on NYSE under the symbols “QRED” and “QRED RT,” respectively.

Polaris Advisory Partners, a division of Kingswood Capital Partners LLC, served as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

Celine and Partners, P.L.L.C. served as legal counsel to the Company. O'Melveny & Myers LLP served as legal counsel to Polaris Advisory Partners LLC. Aspira Capital Consulting Ltd. is the Sponsor of the Company.

A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to the securities (File No. 333-294027) was previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and was declared effective by the SEC on April 13, 2026. This offering was made only by means of a prospectus forming part of the effective registration statement. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the prospectus may be obtained from Polaris Advisory Partners LLC, 5900 Balcones Drive, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78731, or by telephone at (512) 537-6800.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The offering may be made only by means of the prospectus relating to the offering.

About QuasarEdge Acquisition Corporation

The Company is a blank check company incorporated in the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. While the Company intends to conduct a global search for potential targets without geographic limitations, its management team has experience investing in and building businesses across the Asia-Pacific region and possesses a strong understanding of the region’s business environment, regulatory landscape and culture. The Company will not pursue an initial business combination with any entity based in, or having the majority of its operations in, Greater China. The Company is led by Ms. Qi Gong, the Company’s Chairwoman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the IPO and search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and preliminary prospectus for the IPO filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Contact:

QuasarEdge Acquisition Corporation
1185 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Fl. New York, NY 10036
Telephone: (212) 612-1400 
Website: quasaredge.co


Risks

  • The successful completion of the offering depends on customary closing conditions, which may delay or prevent final closing.
  • The company is a blank check (SPAC) vehicle with inherent risks of not completing an initial business combination within prescribed timeframes.
  • Investments are subject to geopolitical, regulatory, and market risks related to Asia-Pacific region operations outside Greater China.

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