Proxy Statement Details Extreme Dilution, Auditor Change, and Going Concern Warnings

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LanzaTech Global's proxy statement details severe financial distress, including a 'going concern' warning, auditor dismissal, and highly dilutive past capital raises that could increase outstanding shares by over 150%.

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• Auditor Dismissal and Going Concern Warning

  The company dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP, its auditor since 2016, who had issued 'going concern' warnings for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 and identified material weaknesses in internal controls. BDO USA, P.C. has been appointed as the new independent auditor.

• Highly Dilutive PIPE Warrant Issued

  A PIPE warrant was issued to Khosla Ventures (a >5% owner) in January 2026, allowing the purchase of 7.8 million common shares at a nominal exercise price. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 77% of current outstanding shares.

• Significant Private Placement at Discount

  In January 2026, the company completed a private placement, issuing 4 million shares at $5.00 per share for $20 million, plus 510,968 bonus shares. This was at a substantial discount to the current stock price and added significant dilution.

• Preferred Stock Conversion to Common Shares

  In May 2025, $40 million in Series A Convertible Senior Preferred Stock was issued to Khosla Ventures, which converted into 3,250,322 common shares in January 2026.

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This definitive proxy statement reveals the full scope of LanzaTech Global's financial challenges and the highly dilutive measures taken to secure capital. The company's former auditor, Deloitte & Touche LLP, issued a 'going concern' warning for both 2024 and 2025 and identified material weaknesses in internal controls, leading to their dismissal and the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. The filing details several past capital raises that resulted in significant dilution, including a $40 million preferred stock issuance to Khosla Ventures (converting to 3.25 million common shares), a PIPE warrant to Khosla Ventures for 7.8 million common shares at a nominal exercise price, and a $20 million private placement (issuing 4.51 million shares at a deep discount). The PIPE warrant alone represents a potential dilution of over 77% of current outstanding shares, and combined, these financings represent over 150% potential dilution. These disclosures, coupled with executive compensation reductions and multiple Form 4 delinquencies, paint a critical picture of the company's financial health and governance.