D. E. Shaw & Co. Reports 8.0% Stake in Rising Dragon Acquisition Corp.

On August 14, 2026, D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. and affiliated entities, including David E. Shaw, filed a Schedule 13G reporting a new 8.0% stake in Rising Dragon Acquisition Corp. (RDAC). The reporting group beneficially owns 273,125 ordinary shares, which are held directly in the name of D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C. David E. Shaw may be deemed the beneficial owner of these shares due to his position as President and sole shareholder of the entities serving as the general partner of the investment adviser and the managing member of the manager for the holding entity. However, David E. Shaw disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares. The event triggering this filing occurred on June 30, 2026. This represents a significant new position for the D. E. Shaw group in the issuer, a company headquartered in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, China. The filing includes a joint filing agreement and powers of attorney authorizing Daniel R. Marcus to execute the document on behalf of the reporting persons.