- GigCapital8 Corp. completed its initial public offering (IPO) on **October 7, 2025**, generating **$253,000,000** in gross proceeds from the sale of **25,300,000 Units** at **$10.00 per Unit**.  **[2080019_0001193125-25-239036_d71695dex991.htm:2]** 
- As of **October 7, 2025**, the company's balance sheet reported **$255,308,983** in total assets, including **$253,000,000** held in a U.S.-based trust account, and **$613,178** in total liabilities.  **[2080019_0001193125-25-239036_d71695dex991.htm:1]** **[2080019_0001193125-25-239036_d71695d8k.htm:2]** 
- The Board of Directors approved quarterly advisory fees for directors, including CEO Dr. Avi S. Katz, of **$4,000** before signing a definitive business combination agreement and **$6,000** after.  **[2080019_0001193125-25-239036_d71695d8k.htm:1]** 
- The company has **24 months** from the IPO closing date (October 7, 2025) to complete its initial Business Combination.  **[2080019_0001193125-25-239036_d71695dex991.htm:5]**

GigCapital8 Corp. Details Post-IPO Financials and Director Compensation

- GigCapital8 Corp. (GIW) **priced its initial public offering** of **22,000,000 units** at **$10.00 per unit** on **October 3, 2025**, generating **$220,000,000** in gross proceeds.  **[2080019_0001193125-25-235847_d87287dex991.htm:0]** 
- Each unit consists of **one Class A ordinary share** and **one right** to receive one-fifth of one Class A ordinary share.  **[2080019_0001193125-25-235847_d87287dex991.htm:0]** 
- The units were expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol **"GIWWU"** starting **October 6, 2025**.  **[2080019_0001193125-25-235847_d87287dex991.htm:0]** 
- Underwriters were granted a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional **3,300,000 units** to cover over-allotments.  **[2080019_0001193125-25-235847_d87287dex991.htm:0]**

GigCapital8 (GIW)