ARC Acquisition I (ARCL)


Market Price (8/7/2026): $9.9 | Market Cap: $-Sector: Financials | Industry: Multi-Sector Holdings

ARC Acquisition I (ARCL)


Market Price (8/7/2026): $9.9
Market Cap: $-
Sector: Financials
Industry: Multi-Sector Holdings

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Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 3.0%

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.5%, Dist 3Y High is -0.5%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -42%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -69%

Key risks
ARCL key risks include [1] its failure as a blank check company to identify and complete an initial business combination within the required timeframe and [2] the potential for forced liquidation if a transaction is not consummated.

0 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 3.0%
1 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.5%, Dist 3Y High is -0.5%
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -42%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -69%
3 Key risks
ARCL key risks include [1] its failure as a blank check company to identify and complete an initial business combination within the required timeframe and [2] the potential for forced liquidation if a transaction is not consummated.

Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/1/2026

ARC Acquisition I (ARCL) stock has remained largely at the same level since it went public on 5/29/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. ARC Acquisition I (ARCL) maintained its stable stock price due to its structure as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) and the inherent investor protections.

Since its initial public offering (IPO) closed on May 1, 2026, with units priced at $10.00, the Class A ordinary shares, which began separate trading on May 28, 2026, have largely traded within a narrow range, between approximately $9.85 and $9.97. This stability is characteristic of pre-merger SPACs, where investors typically have the option to redeem their shares for a pro-rata portion of the funds held in trust, acting as a price floor near the IPO price.

2. The absence of an announced definitive business combination has prevented significant stock movement.

ARC Acquisition I is a "blank check company" formed to pursue a merger, acquisition, or similar business combination. As of August 1, 2026, the company has not yet identified or announced a target company for its initial business combination. Without a specific acquisition target, there are no company-specific catalysts that would typically drive its stock price significantly above or below its IPO value in the period covering fiscal Q2 2026 and early fiscal Q3 2026.

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Updated on 8/1/2026

ARC Acquisition I (ARCL) stock has remained largely at the same level since it went public on 5/29/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. ARC Acquisition I (ARCL) maintained its stable stock price due to its structure as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) and the inherent investor protections.

Since its initial public offering (IPO) closed on May 1, 2026, with units priced at $10.00, the Class A ordinary shares, which began separate trading on May 28, 2026, have largely traded within a narrow range, between approximately $9.85 and $9.97. This stability is characteristic of pre-merger SPACs, where investors typically have the option to redeem their shares for a pro-rata portion of the funds held in trust, acting as a price floor near the IPO price.

2. The absence of an announced definitive business combination has prevented significant stock movement.

ARC Acquisition I is a "blank check company" formed to pursue a merger, acquisition, or similar business combination. As of August 1, 2026, the company has not yet identified or announced a target company for its initial business combination. Without a specific acquisition target, there are no company-specific catalysts that would typically drive its stock price significantly above or below its IPO value in the period covering fiscal Q2 2026 and early fiscal Q3 2026.

3. As a pre-operational SPAC, ARCL lacks traditional financial fundamentals that would influence its stock price.

Before completing a merger, ARC Acquisition I has no operating history, revenue, or net income. Its valuation is primarily tied to the cash held in its trust account, rather than performance metrics such as earnings per share or sales figures, which are typically found in conventional operating businesses. This fundamental characteristic contributes to the stock's stability during the period since its IPO.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ARCL  
Market (SPY)6.9%30.5%
Sector (XLF)10.9%38.9%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ARCL  
Market (SPY)11.4%30.5%
Sector (XLF)8.7%38.9%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ARCL  
Market (SPY)22.6%30.5%
Sector (XLF)11.7%38.9%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ARCL  
Market (SPY)73.8%30.5%
Sector (XLF)71.0%38.9%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ARCL Return------0%-0%
Peers Return     2%2%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ARCL Win Rate-----25% 
Peers Win Rate     67% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ARCL Max Drawdown------ 
Peers Max Drawdown       
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: FTHA, AMAN.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/6/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

ARCL has limited trading history. Below is the Financials sector ETF (XLF) in its place.

EventXLFS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-15.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven80 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-10.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven26 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-16.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven270 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven467 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-42.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven74.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven289 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-19.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven123 days105 days

Compare to FTHA, AMAN

In The Past

State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF's stock fell -15.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 18.4% gain to breakeven.

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ARCL has limited trading history. Below is the Financials sector ETF (XLF) in its place.

EventXLFS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven467 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-42.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven74.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven289 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-21.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.3%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven272 days62 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-26.1%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven162 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-78.3%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven359.8%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven2329 days1085 days

Compare to FTHA, AMAN

In The Past

State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF's stock fell -15.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 18.4% gain to breakeven.

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About ARC Acquisition I (ARCL)

ARC Acquisition I (ARCL) is a blank check company, also known as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), incorporated on May 27, 2025. Its sole business purpose is to identify, acquire, and merge with an existing private company, thereby taking that company public. The company does not currently have any operational businesses, products, or services; rather, its entire business model is centered on completing an initial business combination, such as a merger, asset acquisition, or share exchange, with one or more target businesses.

While ARCL has not yet selected a specific acquisition target, it intends to focus on businesses within industries that complement its management team’s extensive background in operating, investing, and finance. The company primarily seeks targets with an aggregate enterprise value of $700 million or greater, though it maintains flexibility based on shareholder interest. The management team's proven track record, including successfully completing two previous SPAC business combinations, is a key asset designed to attract suitable private companies and execute a successful merger, ultimately aiming to generate value for its shareholders.

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Private Equity for a public market launch.

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  • Facilitating Business Combinations: As a blank check company (SPAC), ARC Acquisition I's primary purpose is to identify and complete a merger, acquisition, or similar business combination with one or more private operating businesses.

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ARC Acquisition I (ARCL) is a blank check company, also known as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC).

A SPAC's primary purpose is to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO) and then use that capital to acquire an existing private company. As such, ARCL does not have major customers in the traditional sense of selling products or services to other companies or individuals.

Its "business" involves seeking and acquiring a target company to complete a business combination, rather than selling goods or services to an ongoing customer base.

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Datuk Dr. Doris Wong Sing Ee, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director

Datuk Dr. Doris Wong Sing Ee serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of ARC Group Acquisition I Corp. since 2025. She is also the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at Bio Green Med Solution, Inc. In February 2025, Dr. Wong acquired a controlling stake in Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Inc., purchasing 70% of its outstanding shares for $6.3 million, and the company was subsequently renamed Bio Green Med Solution, Inc. Her extensive experience includes roles as Executive Director at Metronic Global Bhd. since 2020, and as an Independent Director at Techybird Acquisition Corp. Previously, she was the Executive Director at BSL Corp. Bhd. from 2024 to 2025 and served as Managing Director at Niagamatic Sdn. Bhd. from 2002 to 2012. Her background also includes being the Executive Director at Energem Corp. in 2023, and General Manager at ADK Holdings, Inc. from 2017 to 2026. Dr. Wong holds an undergraduate degree from Multimedia University (2003) and a graduate degree and doctorate from HELP University (2016).

Kiu Cu Seng, Chief Financial Officer

Kiu Cu Seng is the Chief Financial Officer of ARC Group Acquisition I Corp. since 2025. He also holds the positions of Secretary, Chief Financial Officer, Director & CAO at Bio Green Med Solution, Inc. since 2025. Since 2022, Mr. Kiu has been the Group Accountant at Computer Forms (Malaysia) Bhd. His previous experience includes serving as Chief Financial Officer at Energem Corp. from 2021 to 2024, and as Group Accountant for Trive Property Group Bhd. and BCM Alliance Bhd. from 2021 to 2025. He worked at Siew Boon Yeong & Associates as a Manager from 2019 to 2021 and as a Senior Auditor from 2017 to 2019, and as a Semi-Senior Auditor at Z. Amin from 2016 to 2017. Mr. Kiu completed his undergraduate studies at Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur in 2013.

Ian Hanna, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director

Ian Hanna serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of ARC Group Acquisition I Corp. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of ARC Group Securities LLC. Mr. Hanna has been a Partner at ARC Group Limited since March 2025 and a Managing Director since November 2021. He has served as the Chairman and CEO of ARC Group Securities Acquisition I, another special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Prior to these roles, Mr. Hanna was the CEO of Giga Carbon Neutrality, where he was responsible for developing and bringing zero-emission transportation solutions to market, securing commercial contracts, and raising capital. He spent 15 years at General Motors, from March 2006 to February 2021, holding various engineering and leadership roles in the United States, South Korea, and China, focusing on battery electric vehicle (BEV) technologies and holding 10 patents. Mr. Hanna holds a Master of Science in Automotive/Manufacturing Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Michigan.

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The key risk to ARC Acquisition I is its ability to successfully identify and complete an initial business combination. As a blank check company, ARC Acquisition I does not currently have any operations or a target business. Its sole purpose is to acquire one or more businesses, and there is no guarantee that it will be able to identify a suitable target or complete a business combination within the required timeframe. Should ARC Acquisition I fail to complete an initial business combination, it would likely be forced to liquidate and return the funds to its public shareholders.

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ARC Acquisition I (ARCL) is a blank check company established to effect a business combination with one or more operating businesses. As such, its expected drivers of future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years are directly linked to its strategic approach in identifying, acquiring, and integrating an operational company. These key drivers include:

  1. Successful identification and completion of an initial business combination with a high-growth target: ARCL's ability to generate future revenue is entirely dependent on successfully merging with an established business that possesses significant growth potential in its respective market.
  2. Leveraging the management team's extensive operating, investing, financial, and transactional experience: The collective expertise of ARCL's management team is crucial for selecting an attractive target and efficiently executing a business combination, thereby laying the groundwork for future revenue generation.
  3. Capitalizing on the management team's proven track record of successfully closing prior SPAC business combinations: The management team's past success in identifying and completing two previous special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) acquisitions increases the likelihood of ARCL successfully executing its initial business combination and subsequently generating revenue.
  4. Strategic focus on industries that complement the management team's background: By concentrating on sectors such as technology, healthcare, and logistics, where its management team has deep knowledge and experience, ARCL aims to identify more promising acquisition targets and add greater value post-combination, which should contribute to the acquired entity's, and thus ARCL's, revenue growth.
  5. Utilizing the management team's extensive global capital markets experience: The team’s capability to access diverse segments of the capital markets is essential for securing the necessary funding to complete a significant business combination, enabling the acquisition of a business capable of driving substantial future revenue.

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ARC Acquisition I (ARCL) was incorporated on May 27, 2025. As a blank check company, it completed its initial public offering on May 1, 2026, raising approximately $120.75 million through the sale of 12.075 million units at $10.00 each. The company is still in the process of identifying and acquiring a business. Due to its recent incorporation and status as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that has not yet completed a business combination, there is no publicly available information regarding capital allocation decisions in the categories of Share Repurchases, Share Issuance (beyond the initial IPO), Inbound Investments (beyond the IPO proceeds), Outbound Investments, or Capital Expenditures over the last 3-5 years. The company has less than three years of financial data available and generates no revenue.

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Peer Comparisons

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Financials

ARCLFTHAAMANMedian
NameARC Acqu.Forefron.Amanat A. 
Mkt Price9.919.95-9.93
Mkt Cap----
Rev LTM----
Op Inc LTM----
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CFO LTM----
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Growth & Margins

ARCLFTHAAMANMedian
NameARC Acqu.Forefron.Amanat A. 
Rev Chg LTM----
Rev Chg 3Y Avg----
Rev Chg Q----
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM----
Op Inc Chg LTM----
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg----
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Op Mgn 3Y Avg----
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Valuation

ARCLFTHAAMANMedian
NameARC Acqu.Forefron.Amanat A. 
Mkt Cap----
P/S----
P/Op Inc----
P/EBIT----
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P/CFO----
Total Yield----
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Returns

ARCLFTHAAMANMedian
NameARC Acqu.Forefron.Amanat A. 
1M Rtn0.3%0.2%-0.3%
3M Rtn-0.5%0.2%--0.2%
6M Rtn-0.5%0.2%--0.2%
12M Rtn-0.5%0.2%--0.2%
3Y Rtn-0.5%0.2%--0.2%
1M Excs Rtn-2.7%-2.6%--2.7%
3M Excs Rtn-5.2%-4.5%--4.8%
6M Excs Rtn-12.5%-11.8%--12.2%
12M Excs Rtn-22.9%-22.2%--22.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-69.0%-68.3%--68.6%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Price Behavior

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ARCL Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.060.050.020.01-0.00-0.01
Up Beta0.140.090.160.01-0.240.04
Down Beta0.060.01-0.030.030.02
Up Capture11%3%2%1%0%0%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days41010101010
Down Capture-0%4%4%2%1%1%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days188888

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ARCL
ARCL-1.0%4.1%-4.36-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.2%14.6%0.6328.0%
Equity (SPY)23.5%12.9%1.3718.1%
Gold (GLD)25.3%28.3%0.7936.5%
Commodities (DBC)32.4%19.8%1.30-37.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.9%13.8%0.6448.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-43.6%43.0%-1.2117.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ARCL
ARCL-0.2%4.1%-4.36-
Sector ETF (XLF)11.3%18.4%0.4728.0%
Equity (SPY)13.2%17.2%0.5918.1%
Gold (GLD)17.9%18.5%0.7836.5%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%19.6%0.31-37.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0248.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.0%53.0%0.3817.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ARCL
ARCL-0.1%4.1%-4.36-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.7%22.1%0.5728.0%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7318.1%
Gold (GLD)11.8%16.2%0.5936.5%
Commodities (DBC)7.4%18.0%0.33-37.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%20.7%0.2048.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)58.3%66.2%0.9817.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 6302026-2.1%
Average Daily Volume0.0 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/3/2026
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