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Business Summary

GigCapital8 Corp. (the "Company") is a Cayman Islands exempted company formed as a Private-to-Public Equity (PPE) company, also known as a blank check company or special purpose acquisition vehicle (SPAC), with the objective of effecting a business combination with one or more target businesses . The Company's efforts to identify a prospective target business are not limited to a particular industry or geographic region, though it intends to focus on companies in the aerospace and defense services (A&D), cybersecurity and secured communications and quantum-based command and control systems, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) industries . The Company aims to capitalize on its management team's significant experience and contacts in these sectors, including over 30 years in public markets and nine years as repeat SPAC sponsors, to identify and accelerate the growth of a target company . The global A&D economy is identified as having significant market growth potential, driven by increased demand for space-based services and applications, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles (UMV) systems and other drone technologies due to rising geopolitical tensions and commercial applications .

The core business model of GigCapital8 Corp. is to identify, acquire, and then accelerate the growth of a company through an initial business combination . The Company generates non-operating income from interest and dividend income on cash and marketable securities from the proceeds of its initial public offering (IPO) . Revenue generation from operations is not expected until after the completion of an initial business combination . The Company intends to effectuate its initial business combination using cash from the proceeds of its Offering, the sale of private placement units, the sale of private investor shares, common equity, preferred equity, debt, or a combination thereof . The Company's strategy involves leveraging its management team's network and expertise to identify acquisition opportunities, revitalize the target, and generate value for shareholders post-combination .

The Company completed its IPO on October 7, 2025, selling 25,300,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $253,000,000 . Each public unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fifth of one Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination . Simultaneously, the Sponsor, four directors, and Lynrock Lake Master Fund LP purchased an aggregate of 95,200 private placement units at $9.7374 per unit, totaling $927,000 . Additionally, non-managing institutional accredited investors purchased 2,964,203 Class B ordinary shares at $0.023254 per share and 262,425 private placement units at $9.7374 per unit, for an aggregate purchase price of $2,624,266 .

For the period from June 30, 2025 (inception) through December 31, 2025, GigCapital8 Corp. reported net income of $1,831,322 . This consisted of interest and dividend income on cash and marketable securities held in the trust account of $2,267,683 and $602 from the operating account, partially offset by operating expenses of $436,963 . As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash of $1,442,471 and working capital of $1,298,043 . Cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account amounted to $255,267,683 . Total liabilities were $286,022 . Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption were 25,300,000 shares at a redemption value of $10.09 per share, totaling $255,167,683 . Total shareholders' equity was $1,451,851 .

The Company's management team has a track record of successful business combinations through affiliated SPACs, including GigCapital, Inc. (GIG1), GigCapital2, Inc. (GIG2), GigCapital3, Inc. (GIG3), GigCapital4, Inc. (GIG4), and GigCapital5, Inc. (GIG5) . GIG1 acquired Kaleyra S.p.A., which was later sold to Tata Communications for approximately $320 million . GIG2 completed a business combination with UpHealth Holdings, Inc. and Cloudbreak Health, LLC, though UpHealth later delisted and some subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy . GIG3 combined with Lightning Systems, Inc., which later went into receivership . GIG4 completed a business combination with BigBear.ai Holdings, LLC, which continues to trade on the NYSE . GIG5 completed its business combination with QT Imaging, Inc., which continues to trade on Nasdaq . GigInternational1, Inc. (GIW) was liquidated before completing a business combination . GigCapital7 Corp. (GIG7) has entered into a business combination agreement with Hadron Energy, Inc. . GigCapital9 Corp. (GIG9) completed its IPO in January 2026 and is seeking an acquisition target .

During the period, the Company incurred offering costs of $1,788,054, consisting of $1,025,000 in underwriting fees and $763,054 in other offering costs . The Sponsor purchased a net 7,850,229 founder shares for an aggregate purchase price of $25,000 . The Company also entered into an administrative services agreement to pay an affiliate of the Founder, GigManagement, LLC, $30,000 per month for office space, administrative services, and secretarial support, commencing October 7, 2025 . Additionally, the Company agreed to pay its Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Marshall, $15,000 per month for accounting services . Advisory fees for directors, including Dr. Avi Katz, were approved at $4,000 quarterly per director for board committee service and other activities, with one prorated quarter's worth in accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2025 .

Business Outlook

GigCapital8 Corp. intends to use substantially all of the funds held in the trust account, including any interest earned (net of taxes), to acquire a target business or businesses and to pay related expenses . If equity or debt is used as consideration for the initial business combination, the remaining proceeds in the trust account will be utilized as working capital for the target business's operations, strategic acquisitions, and marketing, research, and development of existing or new products . These funds could also be used to repay operating expenses or finders' fees incurred prior to the business combination if funds outside the trust account are insufficient .

The Company has a 24-month period from the closing of the Offering to complete its initial business combination . If a business combination is not consummated within this timeframe, the Company will cease operations, redeem 100% of outstanding public shares at a per-share price equal to the aggregate amount in the trust account (less up to $100,000 for dissolution expenses), and then dissolve and liquidate . The Company's management plans to manage cash flow through expense timing and payment or, if necessary, raise additional funds from the Sponsor to ensure sufficient operating capital for at least the next 12 months, assuming a business combination is not consummated during that time . These funds will primarily be used for identifying and evaluating prospective acquisition candidates, performing due diligence, travel, reviewing corporate documents, and structuring and negotiating the business combination .

The Company may need to obtain additional financing to consummate its initial business combination or if a significant number of public shares are redeemed . Such financing, which may involve issuing additional securities or incurring debt, would only be consummated simultaneously with the initial business combination, subject to applicable securities laws . Post-business combination, if cash on hand is insufficient, additional financing may be required to meet obligations .

The Company's management team believes the global A&D economy has significant market growth potential due to innovative technologies, increased demand for space-based services, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UMV) systems driven by geopolitical tensions and commercial applications . The Company's acquisition strategy focuses on companies at the intersection of A&D services, cybersecurity and secured communications, quantum-based command and control systems, AI, and ML . The management team's expertise and network are expected to facilitate identifying and accelerating the growth of target companies .

Risk Factors

GigCapital8 Corp. faces several material risks. The Company is a blank check company with no operating history or revenues, making its ability to achieve its business objective uncertain . There is a risk that the Company may not be able to consummate its initial business combination within the required 24-month period from the closing of the Offering, which would lead to liquidation and public shareholders receiving approximately $10.00 per share, or less in certain circumstances . Global geopolitical conditions, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and escalating military conflicts involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, could materially adversely affect the search for and consummation of a business combination, leading to market volatility, supply chain disruptions, and increased cyber-attacks . Macro-economic turbulence, such as high inflation, rising interest rates, and decreased market liquidity, could also negatively impact the Company's ability to complete a business combination or affect target businesses . The increasing number of SPACs and competition for attractive targets may increase acquisition costs or impair the Company's ability to consummate a business combination . The Sponsor and initial shareholders control approximately 30.6% of the outstanding ordinary shares, which may influence shareholder votes in favor of a business combination that public shareholders do not support . The nominal purchase price paid by insiders for founder shares and private investor shares may result in significant dilution to public shareholders upon a business combination, with an implied value of $6.94 per share compared to the initial offering price of $10.00 per share, assuming a $253,000,000 equity value and no redemptions . If third parties bring claims against the Company, the proceeds in the trust account could be reduced, leading to a per-share redemption price of less than $10.00 . The Company is likely to be treated as a passive foreign investment company (PFIC), which could result in adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences for U.S. investors . If the initial business combination involves a U.S. company, a 1% U.S. federal excise tax on stock repurchases could be imposed on redemptions, reducing cash available for redemptions or the target business .

Management Priorities

Management's message to shareholders emphasizes leveraging their extensive experience and network to identify and acquire a target business, primarily in the A&D, cybersecurity, quantum-based command and control systems, AI, and ML industries, and then to accelerate its growth . They highlight their track record as repeat SPAC sponsors and their ability to drive value post-combination through strategies focused on revenue growth, profit margin improvement, and fostering a results-driven culture . The Company's strategic priorities include efficiently identifying a suitable target business, structuring a business combination that meets the 80% fair market value threshold of the trust account , and managing liquidity to ensure sufficient funds for operations and the business combination . Management also notes the importance of complying with regulatory requirements, including those of the SEC and Nasdaq, and mitigating risks associated with being a blank check company . They explicitly state that the Company has until 24 months from the closing of the Offering to complete an initial business combination .

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  6. [6] Item 7, MD&A — Results of Operations
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  18. [18] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity and Capital Resources
  19. [19] Item 1, Note 1 — Liquidity
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  21. [21] Item 8, Balance Sheet
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  35. [35] Item 7, MD&A — Contractual Obligations
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  37. [37] Item 11, Executive Compensation — Compensation of our Executive Officers and Directors
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  41. [41] Item 1, Note 1 — Business Combination
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  51. [51] Item 1A, Risk Factors — General Risk Factors
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  63. [63] Item 1, Business — Fair Market Value of Target Business
  64. [64] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity and Capital Resources
  65. [65] Item 1, Business — Periodic Reporting and Financial Information
  66. [66] Item 1, Business — Liquidation if No Business Combination

Analysis on 5/21/2026