Exhibit A
 
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
 
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13G (including any and all amendments thereto) with respect to the Class A Ordinary Shares of White Pearl Acquisition Corp., and further agree that this Joint Filing Agreement shall be included as an Exhibit to such joint filing. In evidence thereof, the undersigned, being duly authorized, hereby execute this Joint Filing Agreement as of August 14, 2026.
 
Dated: August 14, 2026
 
      
 
WESTCHESTER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
   
 
By:
/s/ CaSaundra Wu
    Name:
CaSaundra Wu
    Title:
Chief Compliance Officer
      
 
WESTCHESTER CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
   
 
By:
/s/ CaSaundra Wu
    Name:
CaSaundra Wu
    Title:
Chief Compliance Officer
 
      
 
VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
   
 
By:
/s/ James Sena
    Name:
James Sena
    Title:
Chief Compliance Officer