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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · K&F GROWTH ACQUISITION CORP. II (KFII)

K&F Growth Acquisition Corp. II signs non-binding LOI for Pearl business combination

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 m&a Written later

K&F Growth Acquisition Corp. II (KFII) and David's Bridal announced an amended non-binding letter of intent for a business combination with Pearl, the wedding planning, media and commerce division of David's Bridal, which would become a public company. The parties say no definitive agreement exists yet, and the deal may not be completed on the terms described or at all, so shareholders face uncertainty while K&F also seeks a shareholder vote to extend its deadline.

Key points

  • Pearl is valued at a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $350 million, or about 9.3 times projected 2027 EBITDA, assuming no K&F redemptions.
  • The LOI contemplates a $75 million PIPE financing, including a proposed $25 million anchor investment from CION Investment Corporation, subject to documentation.
  • K&F shareholders vote November 3, 2026 on extending the deadline to complete a business combination from November 6, 2026 to February 7, 2028.
  • The parties currently anticipate closing the transaction in the first half of 2027.

The filing

CompanyK&F GROWTH ACQUISITION CORP. II (KFII)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 22, 2026, 9:24 AM ET
Accession number0001213900-26-111512

Items reported: 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure8.01 Other Events

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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