$IMAQ

International Media Acquisition Corp.

International Media Acquisition Corp. (IMAQ) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Exhibit 99.1 International Media Acquisition Corp. 1221 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131 September 22, 2026 Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company 1 State Street, 30 th Floor New York, N.Y. 10004 Attn: Francis Wolf and Celeste Gonzalez Re: Trust Account Extension Letter Ladie

Original reporting
Published Sep 23, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Sep 23, 2026, 8:39 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$IMAQ
Neutral
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
6/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR 8-K
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$IMAQNeutralMed
01

Why it matters

The new applicable deadline (Nov 2, 2026) changes the time horizon for completing the transaction and can shift expectations around deal certainty and redemption behavior.

02

Market read

A concrete deadline extension for IMAQ can affect near-term positioning in the units/shares and redemption-related expectations, even without new deal details.

03

What to watch

Traders may also focus on whether additional extension letters are likely, any changes in redemption mechanics, and whether the market expects a definitive agreement before Nov 2.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: Filed after-hours on Sep 23, 2026, ahead of the Oct 2, 2026 original deadline.

Background

The 8-K Item 8.01 includes an extension letter under the Investment Management Trust Agreement, extending the time to consummate a business combination.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$IMAQNeutralMedium confidence
Context

IMAQ extends its business-combination deadline by one month, moving the applicable deadline from Oct 2, 2026 to Nov 2, 2026.

Expected impact

Near-term trading may be range-bound, with volatility tied to how the market interprets the likelihood of completing the business combination by the new Nov 2 deadline.

Evidence & confidence

This is a SPAC-style trust/extension notice with a concrete deadline change, but it does not disclose new deal terms, target identity, or definitive transaction progress beyond the extension mechanics.

Market effects

Adds another data point on SPAC deal timelines and the frequency of deadline extensions, which can marginally influence sentiment toward SPACs/blank-check structures.

Limited, primarily affects US-listed SPAC investors.

Low, as the event is company-specific and not tied to global macro or cross-border regulation.

Counterpoint

The extension could be interpreted as a sign the deal is not on track, potentially increasing redemption pressure rather than reducing it.

Key entities

  • International Media Acquisition Corp.

    The issuer extending the business-combination deadline by one month via a trust agreement extension notice.

  • Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company

    Trustee receiving authorization to deposit $2,000 into the trust account investments upon receipt.

  • Chardan Capital Markets, LLC

    Named as a cc on the extension letter.

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