$CHARU

KQC Quantum, Inc. agreed to acquire Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation (NasdaqGM:CHAR) in a $96.5M reverse merger. The deal, approved by both boards, values KQC at $80M pre-money and implies a pro forma equity value of $215M. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027, with shares trading under the ticker KQC. Existing KQC shareholders will own 37-47% of the combined company.

Charlton Aria Acquisition (CHAR) agreed to merge with KQC Quantum in an $80 million SPAC deal, aiming for a Nasdaq listing. The agreement includes a $30 million cash condition and up to 1.5 million earnout shares. Support agreements were signed to secure votes and stockholder approvals, with lock-up periods planned.

Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp (CHAR) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Exhibit 99.1 KQC Quantum, Inc. and Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation Announce Definitive Business Combination Agreement to Take Korea’s Enterprise Quantum Computing and Quantum-Safe Security Company Public on Nasdaq KQC helps enterprises put quantum computing and post-quantum

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Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp (CHAR) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. The disclosures set forth under Item 2.03 are incorporated by reference. Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant On August 25, 2026, Charlton

Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp (CHAR) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Exhibit 99.1 Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation Announces Extension of the Deadline for an Initial Business Combination Wilmington, DE, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: CHAR, CHARU, CHARR), a Cayman Islands exempted company (the

Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp (CHAR) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. EX-10.3 4 ea029958801ex10-3.htm FORM OF INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.3 Execution Version INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT This Agreement, made and entered into effective as of July 22, 2026 (“Agreement”), by and between Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exe

Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:CHARU) shares rose 4.7% in mid-day trading Friday, moving from a prior close of $10.69 to $11.19, after trading as high as $11.99. Volume was 17 shares versus an average 967. Clear Street Group Inc. bought 3,304 shares (~$35,000) in Q4, per an SEC filing.

Charlton Aria Acquisition (NASDAQ:CHAR) reported quarterly EPS of $0.06, according to FiscalAI, on Wednesday. Shares were flat at $10.74 mid-day Thursday, with 26,828 shares traded. The stock’s 1-year range is $10.20–$11.30. Institutional investors added stakes, and Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating, MarketBeat.com reported.

Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: CHARU) said Nasdaq notified it of noncompliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) after it failed to timely file its March 31, 2026 Form 10-Q. Nasdaq previously cited the company for missing its Dec. 31, 2025 Form 10-K. Nasdaq gives until June 15, 2026 to submit a compliance plan; if accepted, an extension up to Oct. 12, 2026. The notice has no immediate effect on trading.