{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"154607","rtpr_id":"nGNX5B473s-20260928","ticker":"VACI","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["VACI","VACIU"],"title":"Viking Acquisition Corp. I to Complete Business Combination with NorthStar Earth & Space Inc.","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-09-28T20:44:44.106Z","article_body":"MONTREAL and NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viking Acquisition\nCorp. I (NYSE: VACI) (“Viking”), a special purpose acquisition company, is\npleased to announce that the previously announced business combination (the\n“Business Combination”) with NorthStar Earth & Space Inc.\n(“NorthStar”), a global leader in Space Situational Awareness (“SSA”)\nand Space Domain Awareness (“SDA”), is expected to close on Wednesday,\nSeptember 30, 2026, upon satisfaction of customary closing conditions.\n\nIn connection with the closing of the Business Combination, Viking will\ntransfer its listing from the New York Stock Exchange to NYSE American.\nFollowing the closing and effective Thursday, October 1, 2026, the combined\ncompany will operate as NorthStar Earth & Space Enterprises, Inc., and its\ncommon shares and public warrants will begin trading on NYSE American under\nthe symbols “NSTR” and “NSTR.WS,” respectively.\n\nAbout Viking\n\nViking Acquisition Corp. I is a blank check company formed for the purpose of\neffecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase,\nreorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.\nViking is sponsored by KingsRock Advisors, LLC, an independent global advisory\nfirm, with securities offered by KingsRock Securities, LLC, a FINRA member\nfirm and SIPC. KingsRock advises on a wide range of corporate finance matters\nand private capital markets transactions, including debt, hybrid, equity and\nM&A.\n\nAbout NorthStar\n\nNorthStar’s precise information services identify and anticipate the\nposition of space objects to enhance spaceflight safety. NorthStar is the\nfirst commercial service to deliver space-based SSA and SDA capabilities on an\ninternational scale. With headquarters in Montreal, Canada, a European\nheadquarters in Luxembourg, and a dedicated US operation in New York,\nNorthStar addresses the ever-growing threat of space collisions as a major\ncontribution to empower humanity to preserve our planet.\n\nNo Offer or Solicitation\n\nThis communication shall not constitute a “solicitation” as defined in\nSection 14 of the Exchange Act. This communication is for informational\npurposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, the\nsolicitation of an offer to buy or a recommendation to purchase, any\nsecurities, or a solicitation of any vote, consent or approval, nor shall\nthere be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in\nwhich such offer, solicitation or sale may be unlawful under the laws of such\njurisdiction. No offering of securities in the Business Combination shall be\nmade except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the\nSecurities Act or an exemption therefrom.\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis communication includes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking\nstatements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,”\n“may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,”\n“intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,”\n“predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,”\n“outlook” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events\nor trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These\nforward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements\nregarding the expected closing date of the Business Combination; the expected\nfirst day of trading of shares of the combined company on NYSE American; the\nanticipated transfer of the listing from the New York Stock Exchange to NYSE\nAmerican; the expected benefits of the Business Combination; and other\nstatements regarding future events. These statements are based on various\nassumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, and on the\ncurrent expectations of NorthStar’s and Viking’s management and are not\npredictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are\nprovided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and\nmust not be relied on by an investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a\nprediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events\nand circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from\nassumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of\nNorthStar and Viking. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number\nof risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in domestic\nand foreign business, market, financial, political, and legal conditions; the\ninability of the parties to successfully or timely consummate the Business\nCombination and other related transactions, including the risk that any\nrequired regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to\nunanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or\nthe expected benefits of the Business Combination; failure to satisfy closing\nconditions to the Business Combination and other related transactions; failure\nto realize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination and other\nrelated transactions; ability to successfully consummate the previously\nannounced private placement financing, or obtain additional financing; ability\nto attract and retain qualified personnel; global economic and political\nconditions; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that\ncould give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement\nbetween Viking and NorthStar; legal and regulatory changes; the outcome of any\nlegal proceedings that may be instituted against Viking or NorthStar related\nto the Business Combination; and changes in domestic and foreign business,\nmarket, financial, political, and legal conditions. Additional risks related\nto NorthStar’s business include, but are not limited to: the development of\nadvanced data analytics services is complex, and delays could adversely affect\nNorthStar’s business and prospects; NorthStar may be unable to adequately\ncontrol the costs associated with its operations and the components necessary\nto develop and commercialize its data analytics technology; NorthStar may not\naccurately estimate future supply and demand for its analytics services,\nleading to inefficiencies and hindering its ability to generate revenue and\nprofits; NorthStar’s expectations and targets regarding technical,\npre-production, and production objectives depend on assumptions and analyses\nthat may prove incorrect, affecting milestone achievement; if NorthStar’s\nexisting customers do not continue to purchase its analytics services, its\nrevenue and results of operations would be adversely impacted; NorthStar is an\nearly-stage company with a history of financial losses and expects to incur\nsignificant expenses and continuing losses from operations; NorthStar relies\nheavily on its intellectual property portfolio, and if it is unable to protect\nits intellectual property rights, its business and competitive position would\nbe harmed. Additional risks related to Viking include those factors set forth\nin the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding\nForward-Looking Statements” in the Definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus\nfiled with the SEC on August 12, 2026, as amended, and in those documents that\nViking has filed, or will file, with the SEC.\n\nIf any of these risks materialize or Viking’s or NorthStar’s assumptions\nprove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results\nimplied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks\nthat neither Viking nor NorthStar presently know or that Viking and NorthStar\ncurrently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to\ndiffer from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition,\nforward-looking statements reflect Viking’s and NorthStar’s expectations,\nplans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this\ncommunication and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the\ncautionary statements herein. Viking and NorthStar anticipate that subsequent\nevents and developments will cause Viking’s and NorthStar’s assessments to\nchange. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as\nrepresenting Viking’s and NorthStar’s assessments as of any date\nsubsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance\nshould not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. Neither Viking,\nNorthStar nor any of their respective affiliates undertake any obligation to\nupdate these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.\n\nMedia Contacts\n\nViking\nGil Ottensoser\nGil.Ottensoser@kingsrock.com\n\nNorthStar \nProsek Partners\nPro-NorthStar@Prosek.com\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/169147df-d68a-4709-b838-2e54b393e1c1)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX5B473s-20260928","title":"Viking Acquisition Corp. I to Complete Business Combination with NorthStar Earth & Space Inc.","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"VACI","created":"2026-09-28T20:44:44.106Z","tickers":["VACI","VACIU"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"MONTREAL and NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viking Acquisition\nCorp. I (NYSE: VACI) (“Viking”), a special purpose acquisition company, is\npleased to announce that the previously announced business combination (the\n“Business Combination”) with NorthStar Earth & Space Inc.\n(“NorthStar”), a global leader in Space Situational Awareness (“SSA”)\nand Space Domain Awareness (“SDA”), is expected to close on Wednesday,\nSeptember 30, 2026, upon satisfaction of customary closing conditions.\n\nIn connection with the closing of the Business Combination, Viking will\ntransfer its listing from the New York Stock Exchange to NYSE American.\nFollowing the closing and effective Thursday, October 1, 2026, the combined\ncompany will operate as NorthStar Earth & Space Enterprises, Inc., and its\ncommon shares and public warrants will begin trading on NYSE American under\nthe symbols “NSTR” and “NSTR.WS,” respectively.\n\nAbout Viking\n\nViking Acquisition Corp. I is a blank check company formed for the purpose of\neffecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase,\nreorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.\nViking is sponsored by KingsRock Advisors, LLC, an independent global advisory\nfirm, with securities offered by KingsRock Securities, LLC, a FINRA member\nfirm and SIPC. KingsRock advises on a wide range of corporate finance matters\nand private capital markets transactions, including debt, hybrid, equity and\nM&A.\n\nAbout NorthStar\n\nNorthStar’s precise information services identify and anticipate the\nposition of space objects to enhance spaceflight safety. NorthStar is the\nfirst commercial service to deliver space-based SSA and SDA capabilities on an\ninternational scale. With headquarters in Montreal, Canada, a European\nheadquarters in Luxembourg, and a dedicated US operation in New York,\nNorthStar addresses the ever-growing threat of space collisions as a major\ncontribution to empower humanity to preserve our planet.\n\nNo Offer or Solicitation\n\nThis communication shall not constitute a “solicitation” as defined in\nSection 14 of the Exchange Act. This communication is for informational\npurposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, the\nsolicitation of an offer to buy or a recommendation to purchase, any\nsecurities, or a solicitation of any vote, consent or approval, nor shall\nthere be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in\nwhich such offer, solicitation or sale may be unlawful under the laws of such\njurisdiction. No offering of securities in the Business Combination shall be\nmade except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the\nSecurities Act or an exemption therefrom.\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis communication includes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking\nstatements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,”\n“may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,”\n“intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,”\n“predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,”\n“outlook” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events\nor trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These\nforward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements\nregarding the expected closing date of the Business Combination; the expected\nfirst day of trading of shares of the combined company on NYSE American; the\nanticipated transfer of the listing from the New York Stock Exchange to NYSE\nAmerican; the expected benefits of the Business Combination; and other\nstatements regarding future events. These statements are based on various\nassumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, and on the\ncurrent expectations of NorthStar’s and Viking’s management and are not\npredictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are\nprovided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and\nmust not be relied on by an investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a\nprediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events\nand circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from\nassumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of\nNorthStar and Viking. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number\nof risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in domestic\nand foreign business, market, financial, political, and legal conditions; the\ninability of the parties to successfully or timely consummate the Business\nCombination and other related transactions, including the risk that any\nrequired regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to\nunanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or\nthe expected benefits of the Business Combination; failure to satisfy closing\nconditions to the Business Combination and other related transactions; failure\nto realize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination and other\nrelated transactions; ability to successfully consummate the previously\nannounced private placement financing, or obtain additional financing; ability\nto attract and retain qualified personnel; global economic and political\nconditions; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that\ncould give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement\nbetween Viking and NorthStar; legal and regulatory changes; the outcome of any\nlegal proceedings that may be instituted against Viking or NorthStar related\nto the Business Combination; and changes in domestic and foreign business,\nmarket, financial, political, and legal conditions. Additional risks related\nto NorthStar’s business include, but are not limited to: the development of\nadvanced data analytics services is complex, and delays could adversely affect\nNorthStar’s business and prospects; NorthStar may be unable to adequately\ncontrol the costs associated with its operations and the components necessary\nto develop and commercialize its data analytics technology; NorthStar may not\naccurately estimate future supply and demand for its analytics services,\nleading to inefficiencies and hindering its ability to generate revenue and\nprofits; NorthStar’s expectations and targets regarding technical,\npre-production, and production objectives depend on assumptions and analyses\nthat may prove incorrect, affecting milestone achievement; if NorthStar’s\nexisting customers do not continue to purchase its analytics services, its\nrevenue and results of operations would be adversely impacted; NorthStar is an\nearly-stage company with a history of financial losses and expects to incur\nsignificant expenses and continuing losses from operations; NorthStar relies\nheavily on its intellectual property portfolio, and if it is unable to protect\nits intellectual property rights, its business and competitive position would\nbe harmed. Additional risks related to Viking include those factors set forth\nin the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding\nForward-Looking Statements” in the Definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus\nfiled with the SEC on August 12, 2026, as amended, and in those documents that\nViking has filed, or will file, with the SEC.\n\nIf any of these risks materialize or Viking’s or NorthStar’s assumptions\nprove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results\nimplied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks\nthat neither Viking nor NorthStar presently know or that Viking and NorthStar\ncurrently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to\ndiffer from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition,\nforward-looking statements reflect Viking’s and NorthStar’s expectations,\nplans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this\ncommunication and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the\ncautionary statements herein. Viking and NorthStar anticipate that subsequent\nevents and developments will cause Viking’s and NorthStar’s assessments to\nchange. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as\nrepresenting Viking’s and NorthStar’s assessments as of any date\nsubsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance\nshould not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. Neither Viking,\nNorthStar nor any of their respective affiliates undertake any obligation to\nupdate these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.\n\nMedia Contacts\n\nViking\nGil Ottensoser\nGil.Ottensoser@kingsrock.com\n\nNorthStar \nProsek Partners\nPro-NorthStar@Prosek.com\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/169147df-d68a-4709-b838-2e54b393e1c1)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-09-28T20:44:44.150002888Z","server_sent_at_ms":1790628284150},"received_at":"2026-09-28T20:44:44.222Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"143367","press_release_id":"154607","analysis_json":{"industry":null,"redFlags":["Listing transfer from NYSE to NYSE American (lower-tier exchange)","Target is an early-stage company with a history of financial losses expecting continuing losses","Closing still subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions"],"eventType":"m_and_a","narrative":"Viking Acquisition Corp. 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