Mergers & Acquisitions ·
Charlton Aria agrees to merge with KQC Quantum in $80M pre-money deal
CHARCharlton Aria Acquisition Corp
Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation entered into a definitive Business Combination Agreement with KQC Quantum, Inc., its parent company Parent, and Merger Sub. Under the terms, Charlton Aria will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, which intends to list on Nasdaq under the ticker "KQC." The transaction values KQC at an $80 million pre-money equity value, implying approximately $11.00 per share for existing shareholders. Charlton Aria public shareholders will receive one share of Parent common stock for each Class A ordinary share held. The combined company expects to close in the first half of 2027, subject to shareholder approval and other customary conditions. KQC Quantum develops AI-driven hybrid quantum computing platforms and post-quantum cryptography security products for enterprise customers.