Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. II Finalizes $143.75M IPO and $5.14M Private Placement

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Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. II announced the closing of its $143.75 million initial public offering and a $5.14 million private placement, with proceeds deposited into a trust account to fund its future business combination.

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• IPO Closing Completed

  The company consummated its initial public offering on February 17, 2026, selling 14,375,000 units at $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $143,750,000. This includes the full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option for 1,875,000 units.

• Concurrent Private Placement

  Simultaneously with the IPO closing, the company completed a private placement of 514,055 units to the Sponsor and Representative at $10.00 per unit, raising an additional $5,140,550.

• Trust Account Funded

  A total of $143,750,000, comprising proceeds from both the IPO and the private placement, was placed into a U.S.-based trust account.

• New Directors Appointed

  On February 13, 2026, Mauricio Orellana, Robert Stevens, Rayne Steinberg, and Simón Gaviria Muñoz were appointed to the board of directors, with specific roles on the Audit and Compensation Committees.

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This 8-K filing formally reports the successful closing of Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. II's initial public offering and a concurrent private placement, securing substantial capital for its future business combination. The IPO raised $143.75 million, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option, while the private placement added $5.14 million. The total proceeds of $143.75 million have been placed into a trust account, a critical step for a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) to fund its operations and eventual acquisition. The units were priced at $10.00, and the stock is currently trading near its 52-week high, indicating market acceptance of the offering terms. The filing also details the appointment of new directors and the formalization of key corporate governance documents, establishing the operational framework for the SPAC.