Columbus Acquisition Corp Files for IPO

TL;DR

Columbus Acquisition Corp is going public via S-1 filing, watch for their target acquisition.

AI Summary

Columbus Acquisition Corp, a Cayman Islands-based blank check company, filed an S-1 registration statement on November 15, 2024. The company is seeking to raise capital through an initial public offering, though the specific dollar amount and target date are not yet disclosed in this filing. The filing indicates their principal executive offices are located at 14 Prudential Tower, Singapore.

Why It Matters

This S-1 filing marks the initial step for Columbus Acquisition Corp to go public, potentially leading to a future acquisition or merger that could impact the market it enters.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — As a blank check company, its success is contingent on identifying and completing a suitable acquisition, which carries inherent risks.

Key Players & Entities

• Columbus Acquisition Corp (company) — Registrant
• Cayman Islands (jurisdiction) — Place of incorporation
• November 15, 2024 (date) — Filing date
• 14 Prudential Tower Singapore (location) — Principal executive offices
• Cogency Global Inc. (company) — Filing agent

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $57,500,000 — NOVEMBER   15 ,   2024 $57,500,000 COLUMBUS ACQUISITION CORP 5,750,000
• $10.00 — es. We are offering units at a price of $10.00 per unit, each consisting of one ordina
• $100,000 — nterest (net of taxes payable and up to $100,000 of interest released to us to pay disso
• $5,000,001 — cannot maintain net tangible assets of $5,000,001 upon such business combination, we may
• $25,000 — ers paid an aggregate purchase price of $25,000 for 1,653,125 ordinary shares, or &#x20
• $2,305,400 — vate unit for a total purchase price of $2,305,400 (or up to $2,434,770, if the underwrite
• $2,434,770 — purchase price of $2,305,400 (or up to $2,434,770, if the underwriters’ over -allo
• $2,330,400 — r a nominal aggregate purchase price of $2,330,400 for an aggregate of 1,401,500 ordinary
• $500,000 — our sponsor has agreed to loan us up to $500,000 to be used to pay formation and a porti
• $215,722 — nses of this offering. The Company drew $215,722 against the promissory note as of Septe
• $10,000 — ers shall be allowed to charge us up to $10,000 per month in the aggregate for up to 12
• $3,000,000 — t the lender’s discretion, up to $3,000,000 of the notes may be converted upon cons
• $544.4 — shares less the consideration price of $544.4 to be received from directors and offic
• $9.09 — mum redemptions (4) Offering price of $9.09 included in the units (adjusted to incl

Filing Documents

• ea0207942-04.htm (S-1) — 4332KB
• ea020794204ex5-1_columbus.htm (EX-5.1) — 64KB
• ea020794204ex23-1_columbus.htm (EX-23.1) — 2KB
• ea020794204ex99-3_columbus.htm (EX-99.3) — 2KB
• ea020794204ex99-4_columbus.htm (EX-99.4) — 2KB
• ea020794204ex99-5_columbus.htm (EX-99.5) — 2KB
• ea020794204ex-fee_columbus.htm (EX-FILING FEES) — 22KB
• tmarcum_logo.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 43KB
• tmarcumasia_footer.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 56KB
• ex5-1_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 2KB
• 0001213900-24-099176.txt ( ) — 4566KB

From the Filing

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 15, 2024 Registration No. 333-[__] UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _________________________________ FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 _________________________________ COLUMBUS ACQUISITION CORP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its constitutional documents) _________________________________ Not Applicable (Translation of Registrant’s name into English) Cayman Islands   6770   Not Applicable (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 14 Prudential Tower Singapore, 049712 Tel: (+1) 949 899 1827 (Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices) _________________________________ Cogency Global Inc. 122 East 42 nd Street, 18 th Floor New York, New York 10168 United States (800) 221-0102 (Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service) _________________________________ Copies to: Arila Zhou, Esq. Ze’-ev D. Eiger, Esq. Robinson & Cole LLP Chrysler East Building 666 Third Avenue, 20 th Floor New York, NY 10017 Tel: (212) 451-2908   Huan Lou, Esq. David Manno, Esq. Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP 1185 Avenue of the Americas, 31 st Floor New York, NY 10036 Tel: (212) 930 -9700 _________________________________ Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this registration statement. If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933 check the following box. If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  If this Form is a post -effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  If this Form is a post -effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non -accelerated filer, smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b -2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer     Accelerated filer   Non-accelerated filer     Smaller reporting company           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 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.   Table of Contents The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted. PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS   $57,500,000 COLUMBUS ACQUISITION CORP 5,750,000  Units Columbus Acq

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