Illumination Acquisition Corp. I Reports Successful $230M IPO and Trust Account Funding

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Illumination Acquisition Corp. I filed its 10-Q, formally reporting the successful completion of its $230 million IPO and private placement, which funded its Trust Account and enabled the repayment of a related party promissory note.

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• Successful Initial Public Offering (IPO)

  On March 2, 2026, the company consummated its IPO of 23,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $230,000,000. This included the full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option.

• Private Placement Completed

  Simultaneously with the IPO, 625,000 Private Placement Units were sold at $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $6,250,000. The Sponsor purchased 395,000 units and BTIG, LLC purchased 230,000 units.

• Trust Account Funded

  A total of $230,000,000 from the IPO proceeds and a portion of the private placement proceeds were placed into a Trust Account, to be used for a future business combination.

• Related Party Debt Repaid

  On March 4, 2026, the company fully repaid the $173,808 outstanding borrowings under a promissory note from a related party.

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This quarterly report details the financial position of Illumination Acquisition Corp. I, a blank check company, following its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and private placement. While the IPO was previously announced via an 8-K on March 6, 2026, this 10-Q provides the comprehensive financial statements and formal reporting of these critical events. The successful completion of the $230 million IPO and the funding of the Trust Account are significant milestones for a SPAC, as they provide the necessary capital to pursue a business combination. The repayment of the related party promissory note further strengthens the company's financial foundation post-IPO. This report confirms the company's transition from a pre-funding stage with a working capital deficit to a fully funded entity ready to seek a target business.