• Alpha Star Acquisition posted a Q2 net loss of $142,258, versus a $137,495 loss a year earlier.
• Operating costs rose to $149,395 from $142,376, while interest income in the Trust Account increased to $4,791 from $3,190.
• For the first half, net loss narrowed to $308,056 from $338,262, as operating costs fell to $322,008 from $366,188.
• Trust Account interest income dropped to $11,606 from $26,235, while marketable securities in the Trust Account totaled $814,834 at June 30, 2026.

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