SINGAPORE, Feb. 18, 2026 — RF Acquisition Corp III (the “Company”) announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 10,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit on February 17, 2026. The units are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) and commenced trading under the ticker “RFAMU” on February 13, 2026. Each unit contains one ordinary share of the Company, with a par value of $0.0001 per share, and one right to receive one-tenth of an ordinary share. Once the components of the units start trading independently, the ordinary shares and rights are anticipated to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “RFAM” and “RFAMR,” respectively.
RF Acquisition Corp III is a special purpose acquisition company formed to enter into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more companies. The funds raised from the IPO are intended to be utilized for an initial business combination. Although the Company’s search for a target business is not restricted to a specific area, it plans to concentrate on deep technology enterprises in Asia, such as those in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology.
The Company’s leadership team includes Tse Meng Ng, who serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the board, and Chee Soon Tham, the Chief Financial Officer and a director. Its independent directors are Ryan Lee Wen, Tuan Lee Low, and Yunn Chinn Shng.
EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. served as the sole book-running manager for the offering. The underwriters have been granted a 45-day option to buy up to an extra 1,500,000 units at the IPO price to address any over-allotments.
A registration statement for these securities was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 30, 2026. This announcement is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction where such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be illegal prior to registration or qualification under local securities laws.
The offering is being conducted solely through a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus can be requested from EarlyBirdCapital, Inc., Attn: Syndicate Department, 366 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, New York 10017.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” concerning the IPO and the pursuit of an initial business combination. These statements, which are not historical facts, involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes to vary. There is no guarantee that the offering’s proceeds will be used as planned. Numerous factors, many outside the Company’s control, could affect these statements, including the risks detailed in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s IPO registration statement filed with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov. The Company does not commit to updating these statements after this release date unless legally required.
Company Contact:
Tse Meng Ng
Chairman and CEO
