Form 8-K
8-K — Columbus Acquisition Corp/Cayman Islands
Accession: 0001213900-26-098977
Filed: 2026-09-11
Period: 2026-09-10
CIK: 0002028201
SIC: 6770 (BLANK CHECKS)
Item: Other Events
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September
10, 2026
COLUMBUS ACQUISITION
CORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Cayman
Islands
001-42485
N/A
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
Identification Number)
14 Prudential Tower
Singapore 049712
(Address of principal executive offices)
(+1) 949 899 1827
(Registrant’s telephone number, including
area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since
last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K
filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☒
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.
Title
of each class
Trading
Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Units, consisting of one ordinary share, $0.0001 par
value, and one Right to acquire one-seventh of one ordinary share
COLAU
The Nasdaq Stock Market
LLC
Ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share
COLA
The Nasdaq Stock Market
LLC
Rights, each whole right to acquire one-seventh of
one ordinary share
COLAR
The Nasdaq Stock Market
LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☒
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check
mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting
standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01. Other Events
On September 10, 2026, Columbus Acquisition Corp (the “Company”) convened its Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders
(the “Meeting”), with a quorum present, for the purpose of approving the proposals set forth in the Company’s definitive
proxy statement filed with the SEC on August 19, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”), including the proposed business combination
with WISeSat.Space Corp. The Chairman, exercising his authority as Chairman of the Meeting, adjourned the Meeting without submitting any
proposals to a shareholder vote
The Company will announce the date of the reconvened Meeting, and the extended redemption deadline (the “Extended Redemption Deadline”),
in the coming days. Public shareholders seeking to exercise their redemption rights must complete the procedures described in the Proxy
Statement by the Extended Redemption Deadline. As of September 8, 2026, there was approximately $10.66 per share in trust.
The record date for determining the Company shareholders
entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Meeting remains the close of business on August 17, 2026 (the “Record Date”).
Shareholders as of the Record Date are eligible to vote, even if they have subsequently sold their shares.
If you have already voted, you do not need to
vote again unless you would like to change or revoke your prior vote on any proposal.
If you have already submitted a proxy and do
not wish to change your vote, you need not take any further action. If you have submitted a proxy and wish to change your vote, you may
revoke your proxy at any time before it is exercised at the Meeting as provided in the Proxy Statement. Please note, however, that if
your shares are held in street name by a broker or other nominee and you wish to revoke a proxy, you must contact the broker or nominee
to revoke any prior voting instructions.
The Company’s shareholders who have questions
regarding the adjournment, or the Meeting, or would like to request documents may contact the Company’s proxy solicitor, Advantage
Proxy, Inc., at:
Advantage Proxy, Inc. P.O. Box 10904
Yakima, WA 98909
Individuals call toll-free 1-877-870-8565
Banks and brokers call 1-206-870-8565
Email: ksmith@advantageproxy.com
In addition, shareholders who have already submitted
a redemption request with respect to the shares held by them may withdraw such request by contacting our transfer agent. If you would
like to change or revoke your prior vote on any proposal, or reverse a redemption request, please refer to the Proxy Statement for additional
information on how to do so.
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In connection with the adjournment of the Meeting
and the extension of the redemption deadline, the Company is concurrently filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)
definitive additional materials on Schedule 14A, consisting of a supplement dated September 11, 2026 (the “Supplement”)
to the Proxy Statement. Shareholders are encouraged to read the Supplement together with the Proxy Statement.
On September 11, 2026, the Company issued a press
release announcing that it had adjourned the Meeting. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report
on Form 8-K, which is incorporated by reference. The information in Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed”
for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject
to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Additional Information
and Where to Find It
On August 19, 2026,
the Company filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC in connection with its solicitation of proxies for the Meeting. INVESTORS
AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND OTHER
DOCUMENTS THE COMPANY FILES WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement (including any amendments or supplements
thereto) and other documents filed with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov or by contacting the Company’s
proxy solicitor.
Participants in the
Solicitation
The Company and its
respective directors and officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders in connection with
the Meeting. Additional information regarding the identity of these potential participants and their direct or indirect interests, by
security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in the definitive proxy statement. You may obtain free copies of these documents using the
sources indicated above.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release dated September 11, 2026
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within
the Inline XBRL document)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
authorized.
Columbus Acquisition Corp
By:
/s/ Fen Zhang
Name:
Fen Zhang
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
Date: September 11, 2026
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Exhibit 99.1
Columbus Acquisition Corp Announces
Adjournment of Extraordinary General Meeting
of the Shareholders
New York, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Columbus Acquisition Corp (the “Company”), a blank check company, today announced
that it convened its Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders (the “Meeting”) and immediately adjourned the Meeting,
without conducting any business.
The Meeting was adjourned as to all of the proposals contained in the Company’s definitive proxy
statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on August 19, 2026, including any amendments or supplements
thereto (the “Proxy Statement”), including the proposal to approve the proposed business combination with WISeSat.Space Corp.
The Company will announce the date of the reconvened Meeting, and a new redemption deadline (the “Extended Redemption Deadline”),
in the coming days. Public shareholders seeking to exercise their redemption rights must complete the procedures described in the Proxy
Statement by the Extended Redemption Deadline. As of September 8, 2026, there was approximately $10.66 per share in trust.
The record date for determining the Company shareholders
entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Meeting remains the close of business on August 17, 2026 (the “Record Date”).
Shareholders as of the Record Date are eligible to vote, even if they have subsequently sold their shares.
If you have already voted, you do not need to
vote again unless you would like to change or revoke your prior vote on any proposal.
If you have already submitted a proxy and do
not wish to change your vote, you need not take any further action. If you have submitted a proxy and wish to change your vote, you may
revoke your proxy at any time before it is exercised at the Meeting as provided in the Proxy Statement. Please note, however, that if
your shares are held in street name by a broker or other nominee and you wish to revoke a proxy, you must contact the broker or nominee
to revoke any prior voting instructions.
The Company’s shareholders who have questions
regarding the adjournment, or the Meeting, or would like to request documents may contact the Company’s proxy solicitor, Advantage
Proxy, Inc., at:
Advantage Proxy, Inc. P.O. Box 10904
Yakima, WA 98909
Individuals call toll-free 1-877-870-8565
Banks and brokers call 1-206-870-8565
Email: ksmith@advantageproxy.com
In addition, shareholders who have already submitted
a redemption request with respect to the shares held by them may withdraw such request by contacting our transfer agent. If you would
like to change or revoke your prior vote on any proposal, or reverse a redemption request, please refer to the Proxy Statement for additional
information on how to do so.
In connection with the adjournment of the Meeting
and the extension of the redemption deadline, the Company is concurrently filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)
definitive additional materials on Schedule 14A, consisting of a supplement dated September 11, 2026 (the “Supplement”) to
the Proxy Statement. Shareholders are encouraged to read the Supplement together with the Proxy Statement.
About Columbus Acquisition Corp
Columbus Acquisition Corp is a blank check company,
also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange,
asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. Columbus
is led by Fen “Eric” Zhang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Jie “Janet” Hu, Chief Financial Officer,
who are growth-oriented executives with a long track record of value creation across industries.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements
that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements,
including but not limited to the date of the Meeting, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ
from the forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or
revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto
or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
On August 19, 2026,
the Company filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC in connection with its solicitation of proxies for the Meeting. INVESTORS
AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND OTHER
DOCUMENTS THE COMPANY FILES WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement (including any amendments or supplements
thereto) and other documents filed with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov or by contacting the Company’s
proxy solicitor.
Participants in the Solicitation
The Company and its respective directors and
officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders in connection with the Meeting. Additional
information regarding the identity of these potential participants and their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise,
is set forth in the definitive proxy statement. You may obtain free copies of these documents using the sources indicated above.
Contact
Fen Zhang
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Email: eric.zhang@herculescapital.group
Tel: (+1) 949 899 1827
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