Business Context and Reporting Period
Roman DBDR Acquisition Corp. II (DRDB) is a Cayman Islands exempted corporation and a "blank check" company formed to effect a business combination. This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended June 30, 2026. The Company has not commenced operations and generates income solely from interest on funds held in a Trust Account. On February 27, 2026, the Company entered into a definitive Business Combination Agreement with ThomasLloyd Climate Solutions B.V., with closing expected in the second half of 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | As of June 30, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $1,968,767 | $2,203,834 | N/A |
| Operating Expenses (G&A) | $2,322,930 | $437,531 | N/A |
| Interest Income (Trust Account) | $4,291,697 | $2,641,365 | N/A |
| Cash (Outside Trust) | N/A | N/A | $66,238 |
| Investments in Trust Account | N/A | N/A | $245,480,252 |
| Total Assets | N/A | N/A | $245,649,168 |
| Total Liabilities | N/A | N/A | $3,269,939 |
| Shareholders' Deficit | N/A | N/A | $(3,101,023) |
| Class A Shares (Redeemable) | N/A | N/A | 23,000,000 |
| Redemption Value per Share | N/A | N/A | $10.67 |
Material Changes vs. Prior Period
- Operating Expenses: General and administrative expenses increased significantly to $2,322,930 for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $736,105 for the same period in 2025. This increase is attributed to costs associated with the ThomasLloyd Business Combination and ongoing public company compliance.
- Net Income: Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026, was $1,968,767, a decrease from $4,241,875 in the prior year period. The decline is primarily due to higher operating expenses, partially offset by interest income.
- Trust Account Balance: The Trust Account balance grew to $245,480,252 from $241,188,555 at December 31, 2025, driven by interest earnings of $4,291,697.
- Related Party Debt: Total promissory notes from related parties increased to $580,000 (from $200,000 at year-end 2025) to fund working capital needs.
Outlook, Risks, and Contingencies
- Business Combination: The Company is pursuing a merger with ThomasLloyd Climate Solutions B.V. The transaction values ThomasLloyd at approximately $850 million. Closing is expected in the second half of 2026, subject to shareholder approval and other conditions.
- Liquidity and Going Concern: Management has identified substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. As of June 30, 2026, the Company held only $66,238 in cash outside the Trust Account, which is insufficient to sustain operations for the next 12 months without a business combination or additional financing.
- Internal Controls: The Company disclosed a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting due to insufficient segregation of duties. Remediation efforts are underway.
- Financing Arrangements: The Company has entered into a Committed Equity Facility (CEF) term sheet with B. Riley for up to $200 million to support the transaction. Additionally, placement agent agreements with Lucid Capital Markets and Berenberg Capital Markets have been signed for potential private placements.
- Redemption Risk: Public shareholders have the right to redeem their shares for a pro-rata portion of the Trust Account upon the consummation of the business combination. The redemption value is currently $10.67 per share.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the status of shareholder approvals required for the ThomasLloyd Business Combination.
- Confirm the sufficiency of working capital ($66,238) to fund operations until the merger closes or liquidation occurs.
- Review the definitive agreements for the Committed Equity Facility (CEF) and placement agent fees to understand potential dilution.
- Monitor the progress of remediation for the material weakness in internal controls regarding segregation of duties.
- Assess the risk of shareholder redemptions reducing the Trust Account balance below the threshold required to complete the transaction.