📄 What This Document Is

This is a special announcement (an 8-K filing) from Willow Lane Acquisition Corp., a type of company called a SPAC. It tells shareholders that a planned meeting to vote on merging with a company called Boost Run has been postponed.

👉 The key reason: They are waiting for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to finish reviewing and approve a critical registration document (the Form S-4) required for the merger to move forward.

🏢 The Two Companies Involved

Willow Lane (WLAC): In simple terms, this is a "blank check" or SPAC company. Its entire purpose is to find a private business to merge with, taking that business public in the process. Its team has experience doing this five times before.

Boost Run: This is the target company. It's a fast-growing business that provides the powerful computing power (specifically GPU infrastructure) that Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications need to run. Think of it as renting out the high-performance engines for the AI revolution.

📅 Key Dates That Changed

The meeting was originally planned for April 8, 2026. It is now rescheduled for April 30, 2026.

The important "record date" (March 12, 2026) stays the same. This means anyone who owned shares on that date is still eligible to vote.

🔄 The New Redemption Deadline

This is a crucial mechanical change. Shareholders who don't want to stay invested after the merger can ask to "redeem" their shares, getting their money back from the SPAC's trust.

👉 The deadline to make this redemption demand is now 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 28, 2026. Once made, a redemption request can be withdrawn if the shareholder changes their mind.

⏳ Why This Matters: It's a Procedural Pause

The delay is not because the deal itself is in trouble. It's a standard, often expected, procedural step. The SEC needs time to review the complex S-4 filing, which contains all the details about the merger, risk factors, and financial projections. Once the SEC gives its approval ("declares it effective"), the official voting materials will be mailed out, and the meeting can proceed.

👉 This signals that the process is following the normal regulatory playbook, but the timeline is slightly longer than initially hoped.

⚠️ Big Picture: Strengths & Risks

👍 Strengths / Why Deal Could Work:

Boost Run operates in the high-growth AI infrastructure market.
The SPAC sponsors have prior deal experience.
Boost Run claims enterprise-ready certifications and partnerships.

⚠️ Key Risks & Uncertainties:

Deal Completion Risk: The merger might not happen at all if conditions aren't met.
Redemption Risk: If too many shareholders ask for their money back, the combined company might not have enough cash to execute its plans.
Market & Execution Risks: Boost Run is in a fast-moving, competitive industry with significant capital needs. It has a limited history as a public company.
Regulatory Risk: The entire process depends on SEC effectiveness and maintaining stock exchange listings.

🔍 The Details: What Happens Next

SEC Review: Willow Lane waits for the SEC to declare its S-4 filing "effective."
Mail Vote Materials: Once effective, a definitive proxy statement will be sent to shareholders with all meeting details.
Shareholder Vote: The meeting will be held on April 30, 2026, to vote on the merger.
Final Steps: If the vote passes and other closing conditions are met, the merger with Boost Run will be completed.

🧠 The Analogy

Imagine you're watching a two-part video game finale. The first part (the deal announcement) is done. Before the final boss battle (the merger), a system update (the SEC review) is required. The game is paused, the schedule is updated, but the battle itself is still on the calendar. You just have to wait for the update to download before you can play.

🧩 Final Takeaway

This is a routine scheduling delay caused by regulatory review, not a red flag about the deal's viability. The core plan to merge with AI infrastructure provider Boost Run remains unchanged, with a new shareholder vote set for April 30, 2026. Investors should monitor for the SEC's approval and the official proxy mailing.

Contacts for inquiries: Investor Relations: April Scee, [email protected] Media Relations: Abby Trexler, [email protected]

Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. — 8-K Filing