Hall Chadwick Acquisition Corp 8-K

What Happened
Hall Chadwick Acquisition Corp (HCAC) announced on its Form 8-K that on November 24, 2025 it completed an initial public offering of 20,700,000 units at $10.00 per unit (including full exercise of the underwriters’ over‑allotment), and simultaneously completed a private placement of 614,000 units at $10.00 per unit. Total gross proceeds from the transactions were $213,140,000. A total of $207,000,000 of the net proceeds (which includes $8,280,000 of the underwriters’ deferred discount) were placed in a trust account for the benefit of the Company’s public shareholders, with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company acting as trustee. An audited balance sheet as of November 24, 2025 reflecting these proceeds is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.

Key Details

• IPO: 20,700,000 units sold at $10.00 each, generating $207,000,000 (full exercise of over‑allotment).
• Private Placement: 614,000 units sold at $10.00 each, generating $6,140,000; purchasers included Cohen & Company Capital Markets (222,300 units), Clear Street LLC (11,700 units), and sponsor Hall Chadwick Capital LLC (380,000 units).
• Trust: $207,000,000 placed in trust for public shareholders; trustee is Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company; the trust amount includes $8,280,000 of underwriters’ deferred discount.
• Documentation: Audited balance sheet as of November 24, 2025 is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8‑K (filed January 26, 2026).

Why It Matters
This filing documents that HCAC has completed its primary funding events and has capital held in trust to support an initial business combination—an important milestone for a blank‑check company. The amount placed in trust ($207M) is a key figure for public investors because it represents the cash available and protected for future transactions on behalf of public shareholders. Retail investors should review the 8‑K, the company’s Form S-1, and the audited balance sheet for details on unit structure, redemption rights, and other terms before making investment decisions.