UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 3, 2023
HUDSON ACQUISITION I CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-41532 | 86-2712843 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
19 West 44th Street, Suite 1001, New York, NY 10036 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (347) 205-3126
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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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).
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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. ☐
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
Units, each consisting of one share of Common Stock and one Right | HUDA U | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
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Shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | HUDA | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
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Rights, each to receive one-fifth (1/5) of a share of the common stock | HUDA R | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Item 4.01 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On October 3, 2023, Mr. Hon Man Yun, the Chief Financial Officer of Hudson Acquisition I Corp. (the “Company”), passed away. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. Yun’s death is attached as Exhibit 99.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99 | Press release dated October 9, 2023 | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
October 9, 2023 | HUDSON ACQUISITION I CORP. | |
By: | /s/ Jiang Hui | |
Name: | Jiang Hui | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit 99
Hudson Acquisition I Corp. Mourns the Loss of Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Hon Man Yun
NEW YORK (October 9, 2023), -- Hudson Acquisition I Corp. (the “Company” or “Hudson”) (Nasdaq: HUDA), announced today that Mr. Hon Man Yun, the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, passed away on October 3, 2023. The entire Hudson organization is profoundly saddened by this shocking loss.
Mr. Yun served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer since 2022. Jiang Hui, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hon Man Yun. He was an outstanding member of the Company’s executive team and was an inspiration to us all. He will be missed not only as a business colleague, but also as a friend. We extend our deepest condolences to the entire Yun family”.
About Hudson Acquisition I Corp.
Hudson Acquisition I Corp. is a Delaware corporation incorporated as a blank check company for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The Company’s efforts to identify a prospective target business will not be limited to a particular industry or geographic region except that the Company will not consummate an initial business combination with any entity being based in or having the majority of its operations in China (including Hong Kong and Macau). The Company affirmatively excludes as an initial business combination with a target company of which financial statements are audited by an accounting firm that the United States Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is unable to inspect for two consecutive years beginning in 2021.
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 search for an initial business combination, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement for the offering filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. 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, except as may be required by law.
Company Contact
Hudson Acquisition I Corp.
Jiang Hui
Telephone: +1(347) 205-3126
Investor and Media Contact:
International Elite Capital Inc.
Annabelle Zhang
Telephone: +1(646) 866-7989
Email: annabelle@iecapitalusa.com