CEO Removed Amidst Sponsor's Inability to Repay Over $766K in Misappropriated Funds

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The company's CEO and Executive Chair, Lynn Stockwell, was removed after the sponsor failed to repay at least $766,269 in funds withdrawn from the company's working capital for unauthorized and unrelated expenses. Roger Bendelac has been appointed as the new CEO.

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• Sponsor Misappropriation of Funds

  The company's sponsor withdrew at least $766,269 from working capital for unauthorized and unrelated expenses, including an overpayment of $566,269 and an additional $200,000 for non-company expenses.

• Sponsor Unable to Repay Funds

  The Board learned on February 12, 2026, that the sponsor would not be able to repay the full overpayment amount back to the company.

• CEO and Executive Chair Removed

  Lynn Stockwell was removed as Chief Executive Officer, Executive Chair of the Board, and a Board member, effective February 28, 2026, due to the sponsor's conduct and inability to repay funds.

• New CEO Appointed

  Roger Bendelac, with over 30 years of experience in investment banking and corporate advisory, was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 28, 2026.

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This 8-K reveals a significant corporate governance failure and potential financial mismanagement. The company's sponsor withdrew funds for unauthorized and unrelated expenses, and subsequently informed the Board of its inability to repay at least $766,269. This led to the forced resignation of Lynn Stockwell as CEO, Executive Chair, and Board member. This event raises serious concerns about internal controls and the integrity of financial operations, which could impact investor confidence and the company's future prospects, especially as a SPAC. The appointment of a new CEO is a necessary step to address these issues, but the underlying problems remain a material risk.