Kairous Acquisition Corp. Limited Announces Additional Contribution to Trust Account to Extend Period to Consummate Business Combination

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Kairous Acquisition Corp. extends the period to consummate a business combination by depositing $50,000 into the Trust Account, converting it into ordinary shares at $10.10 per share upon completion. The extension lasts from April 16, 2024, to May 16, 2024, with no interest on the promissory note issued to the Sponsor.

Singapore, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kairous Acquisition Corp. Limited (NASDAQ: KACL, the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that Kairous Asia Limited, the Company’s initial public offering sponsor (“Sponsor”), has deposited into the Company’s trust account (the “Trust Account”) an aggregate of $50,000, in order to extend the period of time the Company has to complete a business combination for an additional one (1) month period, from April 16, 2024 to May 16, 2024. The Company issued a promissory note to Sponsor with a principal amount equal to the amount deposited. The promissory note bears no interest and will be converted into the Company’s ordinary shares at a price of $10.10 per share at the closing of a business combination by the Company. The purpose of the extension is to provide time for the Company to complete a business combination.

About Kairous Acquisition Corp. Limited

Kairous Acquisition Corp. Limited is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

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 the successful consummation of the Company’s initial public offering, 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.

Contacts

Kairous Acquisition Corp. Limited
Athiwat Apichote
ir@kairous.com

FAQ

What did Kairous Acquisition Corp. announce regarding the Trust Account?

Kairous Acquisition Corp. announced an additional contribution of $50,000 to the Trust Account to extend the period to consummate a business combination.

Who deposited the $50,000 into the Trust Account?

Kairous Asia , the Company's initial public offering sponsor, deposited $50,000 into the Trust Account.

What is the period extension for completing a business combination?

The period extension is for an additional one (1) month period, from April 16, 2024, to May 16, 2024.

What is the conversion price of the promissory note into ordinary shares?

The promissory note will be converted into the Company's ordinary shares at a price of $10.10 per share.

Does the promissory note bear any interest?

The promissory note bears no interest.