Willow Lane Sponsor Amends Founder Share Transfer Terms Ahead of Boost Run Merger Vote

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Willow Lane Acquisition Corp.'s sponsor amended a transfer agreement for founder shares and warrants, delaying the purchase until after the Boost Run merger closes and explicitly stating the sponsor's potential to profit even if public shareholders experience losses.

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• Amended Transfer Agreement for Founder Shares

  The Sponsor and Goodrich ILMJS LLC amended their agreement for the transfer of 27.5% of Founder Shares and Private Placement Warrants. The purchase, valued at $2.23 million, will now occur up to six months post-merger closing, rather than immediately prior, with securities held in escrow until then.

• Sponsor Profit Disclosure

  The filing explicitly states that the Sponsor is likely to recoup its investment and make a substantial profit on this investment, even if shares of the combined company (Pubco) lose significant value after the closing, potentially at the expense of public shareholders.

• Lock-up Release for Founder Shares

  An amendment to the Insider Letter will release 10% of the Founder Shares from lock-up restrictions upon the closing of the Business Combination and shareholder approval.

• Upcoming Merger Vote

  An extraordinary general meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2026, for shareholders to approve the Business Combination with Boost Run Inc.

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This DEFA14A filing provides critical updates to the terms governing the Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. (WLAC) SPAC merger with Boost Run Inc., particularly concerning the Sponsor's founder shares. The amendment to the transfer agreement, delaying the $2.23 million purchase of 27.5% of founder shares and warrants until up to six months post-closing, introduces uncertainty regarding the immediate post-merger ownership structure. More significantly, the explicit disclosure that the Sponsor is positioned to make a substantial profit even if public shareholders experience losses highlights a potential conflict of interest. This information is material for shareholders ahead of the April 30th merger vote, especially given the company's prior 'going concern' warning and the recent positive news for Boost Run that has driven WLAC's stock near its 52-week high. The release of 10% of founder shares from lock-up also adds to potential future supply.