UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________ to _________ Commission file number: 001-43050 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | | Trading | Name of each exchange on which | | --- | --- | ...

Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of $58,024 for the period from August 5, 2025, through September 30, 2025, primarily due to formation, general, and administrative costs [106]. - The company does not expect to generate operating revenues until after the completion of its initial Business Combination [105]. Initial Public Offering - The company completed its Initial Public Offering on January 12, 2026, raising gross proceeds of $287,500,000 from the sale of 28,750,000 Units at $10.00 per Unit [108]. - A total of $287,500,000 was placed in the Trust Account following the Initial Public Offering, with total transaction costs amounting to $16,395,917 [109]. - The underwriters exercised their over-allotment option to purchase an additional 3,750,000 Units at $10.00 per Unit, generating additional capital for the company [117]. Future Financial Obligations - The company expects to incur significant costs related to being a public company and for due diligence expenses in connection with its acquisition plans [104]. - The company intends to use substantially all funds in the Trust Account to complete its Business Combination and for working capital of the target business [111]. - The company may need to obtain additional financing to complete its Business Combination or to address potential redemptions of Public Shares [114]. Administrative Costs - The company agreed to pay the Sponsor up to $20,000 per month for general and administrative services during the 24-month period to complete a Business Combination [116]. - The company has no long-term debt or off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2025 [115].

Company Overview - Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I is a blank check company, also known as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), formed to effect a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses [5] - The company primarily focuses on target businesses in the technology industry, led by Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Samuel A. Jernigan IV [5] Trading Information - Starting February 4, 2026, holders of units sold in the initial public offering can separately trade the Company's Class A ordinary shares and warrants [1] - The Class A ordinary shares and warrants will trade on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbols "ZKP" and "ZKPW," respectively, while units not separated will continue to trade under the symbol "ZKPU" [2] - No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation, and only whole warrants will trade [2] Regulatory Information - The offering of the units was made only by means of a prospectus, with copies available from BTIG, LLC [3] - A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC and was declared effective on January 8, 2026 [3]

Core Viewpoint - Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I has successfully closed its initial public offering, raising a total of $287.5 million through the issuance of 28,750,000 units at an offering price of $10.00 per unit [1][2]. Group 1: IPO Details - The offering included 3,750,000 units from the underwriters' over-allotment option, contributing to the total gross proceeds [1]. - Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-fourth of a redeemable warrant, with whole warrants exercisable at $11.50 per share after 30 days post-business combination [1]. - The units are listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "ZKPU," with separate trading expected for Class A ordinary shares and warrants under "ZKP" and "ZKPW," respectively [1]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering will be utilized to pursue and complete a business combination with one or more businesses, primarily focusing on the technology sector [2][4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed to effect mergers, amalgamations, or similar business combinations [4]. - The management team is led by Samuel A. Jernigan IV, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors [4].

Core Viewpoint - Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I has announced the pricing of its initial public offering (IPO) of 25,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-fourth of a redeemable warrant [1] Group 1: IPO Details - The IPO consists of 25,000,000 units priced at $10.00 each, with each unit including one Class A ordinary share and one-fourth of a redeemable warrant [1] - Each whole warrant can be exercised 30 days after the completion of the initial business combination, allowing the holder to purchase one Class A ordinary share at $11.50 per share [1] - The units are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "ZKPU" starting January 9, 2026 [1] Group 2: Underwriting and Closing - BTIG, LLC is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering [2] - The underwriter has a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,750,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments [2] - The offering is expected to close on January 12, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions [2] Group 3: Company Overview - Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed to effect a merger or similar business combination with one or more businesses, primarily focusing on the technology industry [5] - The management team is led by Samuel A. Jernigan IV, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors [5]

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 23, 2025. Registration No. 333-290473 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Cayman Islands 6770 N/A (State or o ...

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 23, 2025. Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– | Cayman Islands | 6770 | N/A | | --- | --- | --- | | (Stat ...