1. Holders can now trade units separately starting December 31, 2025. 2. WSTNU continues trading while separated shares will be WSTN and rights as WSTNR. 3. This change allows more liquidity for investors holding Westin's units. 4. Westin Acquisition Corp aims for a business combination within any industry. 5. Forward-looking statements indicate risks impacting future performance.
FAQ
Why Bullish?
The ability to trade units separately enhances liquidity and could attract more investors, similar to past instances where unlocked shares positively impacted similar SPACs.
How important is it?
This announcement significantly improves the structure and marketability of WSTNU, potentially increasing its attractiveness to investors.
Why Short Term?
Increased trading activities tend to have immediate effects, evident when previous SPACs unlocked their shares leading to price spikes.
Westin Acquisition Corp Announces Separate Trading of Class A Shares and Rights
New York, NY – December 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Westin Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: WSTNU), a Cayman Islands exempted company, has officially announced that holders of its 5,750,000 units from its initial public offering will be able to elect to separately trade the ordinary shares and rights included in those units starting on or about December 31, 2025. This announcement overrides the previous statement released on December 23, 2025.
Trading Details for WSTNU Holders
For those holders wishing to separate their units, the separated ordinary shares are expected to trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol WSTN and the rights under the symbol WSTNR. Units that are not separated will continue to trade under the original symbol WSTNU on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
- Units Sold: 5,750,000
- Initial Public Offering Date: December 31, 2025
- Separating Shares Symbol: WSTN
- Separating Rights Symbol: WSTNR
Unit Separation Process
To facilitate the separation of units into Class A ordinary shares and rights, holders are required to instruct their brokers to contact Odyssey Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the designated transfer agent for the Company. This process aims to provide greater flexibility and trading options for investors.
About Westin Acquisition Corp
Westin Acquisition Corp is a blank check company, established with the goal of executing a merger, share exchange, or asset acquisition. The Company’s search for prospective target businesses is not confined to any specific industry or geographic location, allowing for diverse opportunities in potential business combinations.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements are not historical facts and may differ significantly from actual results due to various factors. Westin Acquisition Corp disclaims any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements unless legally required.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Stanney P. Majawit
Chief Financial Officer
Email: stanney@westinacquisitioncorp.com