RAC-UN
RAC-UN
Rithm Acquisition Corp.Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1-2026 | $0 | $271.51K ▲ | $2.18M ▼ | 0% | $0.07 ▼ | $-271.51K ▼ |
| Q4-2025 | $0 | $152.94K ▼ | $2.47M ▲ | 0% | $0.08 ▲ | $2.47M ▲ |
| Q3-2025 | $0 | $216.9K ▲ | $2.34M ▲ | 0% | $0.08 ▲ | $-216.9K ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $0 | $129.93K ▲ | $680.18K ▲ | 0% | $0.02 ▲ | $-129.93K ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $0 | $46.23 | $-46.23 | 0% | $-0 | $0 |
What's going well?
The company is earning significant interest income, which more than covers its expenses for now. The reduction in share count helps boost earnings per share.
What's concerning?
There is no real business activity or revenue, and expenses are rising. If interest income drops or cash runs out, the company will quickly become unprofitable.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1-2026 | $401.09K ▼ | $239.1M ▲ | $8.15M ▲ | $230.95M ▲ |
| Q4-2025 | $551.2K ▼ | $236.87M ▲ | $8.1M ▼ | $228.77M ▲ |
| Q3-2025 | $819.54K ▼ | $234.52M ▲ | $8.23M ▼ | $226.29M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $1.03M ▲ | $232.23M ▲ | $8.27M ▲ | $223.95M ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $0 | $229.88K | $251.11K | $-21.23K |
What's financially strong about this company?
RAC-UN has no debt, a huge base of long-term investments, and a very high equity cushion. Liquidity is excellent, and there are no hidden risks or complex liabilities.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
The company has negative retained earnings, meaning it has lost money over time. Cash and liquid assets are a tiny fraction of total assets, so most value is tied up in investments.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2025 | $2.47M ▲ | $-147.33K ▼ | $0 | $-121.01K ▼ | $-268.34K ▼ | $-147.33K ▼ |
| Q3-2025 | $2.34M ▲ | $-146.92K ▲ | $0 ▲ | $-67.77K ▼ | $-214.69K ▼ | $-146.92K ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $680.18K ▲ | $-378.91K ▼ | $-230M ▼ | $231.41M ▲ | $1.03M ▲ | $-378.91K ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $-46.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
Reported profits are positive, and the company has avoided taking on debt or diluting shareholders through stock-based compensation. Capital spending is low, so burn rate is somewhat controlled.
What are the cash flow concerns?
The company is burning real cash every quarter, and profits are not translating into cash. With no new funding and a shrinking cash pile, the runway is short and sustainability is a concern.
Q1 2024 Earnings Call Summary
Read Call Summary5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Rithm Acquisition Corp.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
The company’s financial foundation is conservative: strong liquidity, no debt, and a balance sheet largely composed of cash and liquid investments. It also benefits from a reputable sponsor with deep experience in mortgage and real‑estate‑related finance, structured products, and capital markets. Current earnings are positive on an accounting basis due to interest income, and the absence of operational complexity or legacy assets keeps the structure clean as it prepares for a potential merger.
The central risk is the absence of an operating business: there is no revenue, negative operating cash flow, and no proven earnings engine yet. The entire thesis depends on identifying and closing a high‑quality business combination within a limited time frame and amid intense competition for attractive targets. Shareholder redemptions, regulatory scrutiny, sector cycles, and the possibility of overpaying for or misjudging a target all pose meaningful uncertainties. Negative retained earnings and ongoing cash burn, while manageable for now, highlight that the current setup is not sustainable indefinitely without a successful transaction.
Looking ahead, RAC‑UN’s trajectory is binary and highly event‑driven. In the near term, its position as a cash‑rich, debt‑free shell looks stable, but it offers little visibility into long‑term performance until a specific merger candidate is disclosed. The ultimate outcome will hinge on the sponsor’s ability to leverage its sector expertise and relationships to source a compelling, reasonably valued target with durable cash‑generation and a credible innovation edge. Until that happens, any forward view on earnings, growth, or competitive strength remains speculative and should be treated with appropriate caution.
About Rithm Acquisition Corp.
https://www.rithmacquisitioncorp1.comRithm Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company formed to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination. Sponsored by an affiliate of Rithm Capital Corp., the company focuses on target businesses in the financial services and real estate sectors, as well as opportunities in digital infrastructure.
Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1-2026 | $0 | $271.51K ▲ | $2.18M ▼ | 0% | $0.07 ▼ | $-271.51K ▼ |
| Q4-2025 | $0 | $152.94K ▼ | $2.47M ▲ | 0% | $0.08 ▲ | $2.47M ▲ |
| Q3-2025 | $0 | $216.9K ▲ | $2.34M ▲ | 0% | $0.08 ▲ | $-216.9K ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $0 | $129.93K ▲ | $680.18K ▲ | 0% | $0.02 ▲ | $-129.93K ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $0 | $46.23 | $-46.23 | 0% | $-0 | $0 |
What's going well?
The company is earning significant interest income, which more than covers its expenses for now. The reduction in share count helps boost earnings per share.
What's concerning?
There is no real business activity or revenue, and expenses are rising. If interest income drops or cash runs out, the company will quickly become unprofitable.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1-2026 | $401.09K ▼ | $239.1M ▲ | $8.15M ▲ | $230.95M ▲ |
| Q4-2025 | $551.2K ▼ | $236.87M ▲ | $8.1M ▼ | $228.77M ▲ |
| Q3-2025 | $819.54K ▼ | $234.52M ▲ | $8.23M ▼ | $226.29M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $1.03M ▲ | $232.23M ▲ | $8.27M ▲ | $223.95M ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $0 | $229.88K | $251.11K | $-21.23K |
What's financially strong about this company?
RAC-UN has no debt, a huge base of long-term investments, and a very high equity cushion. Liquidity is excellent, and there are no hidden risks or complex liabilities.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
The company has negative retained earnings, meaning it has lost money over time. Cash and liquid assets are a tiny fraction of total assets, so most value is tied up in investments.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2025 | $2.47M ▲ | $-147.33K ▼ | $0 | $-121.01K ▼ | $-268.34K ▼ | $-147.33K ▼ |
| Q3-2025 | $2.34M ▲ | $-146.92K ▲ | $0 ▲ | $-67.77K ▼ | $-214.69K ▼ | $-146.92K ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $680.18K ▲ | $-378.91K ▼ | $-230M ▼ | $231.41M ▲ | $1.03M ▲ | $-378.91K ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $-46.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
Reported profits are positive, and the company has avoided taking on debt or diluting shareholders through stock-based compensation. Capital spending is low, so burn rate is somewhat controlled.
What are the cash flow concerns?
The company is burning real cash every quarter, and profits are not translating into cash. With no new funding and a shrinking cash pile, the runway is short and sustainability is a concern.
Q1 2024 Earnings Call Summary
Read Call Summary5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Rithm Acquisition Corp.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
The company’s financial foundation is conservative: strong liquidity, no debt, and a balance sheet largely composed of cash and liquid investments. It also benefits from a reputable sponsor with deep experience in mortgage and real‑estate‑related finance, structured products, and capital markets. Current earnings are positive on an accounting basis due to interest income, and the absence of operational complexity or legacy assets keeps the structure clean as it prepares for a potential merger.
The central risk is the absence of an operating business: there is no revenue, negative operating cash flow, and no proven earnings engine yet. The entire thesis depends on identifying and closing a high‑quality business combination within a limited time frame and amid intense competition for attractive targets. Shareholder redemptions, regulatory scrutiny, sector cycles, and the possibility of overpaying for or misjudging a target all pose meaningful uncertainties. Negative retained earnings and ongoing cash burn, while manageable for now, highlight that the current setup is not sustainable indefinitely without a successful transaction.
Looking ahead, RAC‑UN’s trajectory is binary and highly event‑driven. In the near term, its position as a cash‑rich, debt‑free shell looks stable, but it offers little visibility into long‑term performance until a specific merger candidate is disclosed. The ultimate outcome will hinge on the sponsor’s ability to leverage its sector expertise and relationships to source a compelling, reasonably valued target with durable cash‑generation and a credible innovation edge. Until that happens, any forward view on earnings, growth, or competitive strength remains speculative and should be treated with appropriate caution.

CEO
Michael Nierenberg

