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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 8, 2026

 

BOOST RUN INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Delaware

001-43277

39-4824850

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

5 Revere Drive, Suite 200
Northbrook, IL 60062
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(847) 489-3367
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e 4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share   BRUN   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Warrants, each whole warrant is exercisable for one share of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share   BRUNW   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introductory Note

 

As previously disclosed, on September 15, 2025, Willow Lane Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“SPAC” or “Willow Lane”), entered into a Business Combination Agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement,” as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Business Combination Agreement, dated January 13, 2026 “Amendment No 1. To the Business Combination Agreement”), with Boost Run Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Pubco”), Benchmark Merger Sub I Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco (“SPAC Merger Sub”), Boost Run Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company” or “Boost Run”), Benchmark Merger Sub II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco (“Company Merger Sub”), Andrew Karos, solely in his capacity as the representative of the holders of Boost Run’s issued and outstanding membership interests, and George Peng, solely in his capacity as the representative of Willow Lane shareholders. Terms used herein but not defined herein shall be defined in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus (as defined below).

 

On April 30, 2026, Willow Lane held an extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders (the “Meeting”), in connection with the Business Combination. At the Meeting, Willow Lane shareholders voted to approve the Business Combination and the other related proposals. In connection with the Meeting, no Willow Lane shareholders exercised their rights to redeem any ordinary shares for a pro rata portion of the approximately 134.5 million in the trust account of Willow Lane (the “Trust Account”).

 

On May 8, 2026 (the “Closing Date”), the parties consummated the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (the “Business Combination”), as follows:

 

The Conversion

 

On the Closing Date, among other things, SPAC caused the continuation and the domestication of SPAC as a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Conversion”), immediately followed by the deregistration of SPAC as an exempted company in the Cayman Islands. . The Conversion occurred in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”) and Part XII of the Companies Act (As Revised) of the Cayman Islands (the “Act”). Upon the Conversion, each issued and outstanding SPAC security remained outstanding and became a substantially identical security of SPAC as a Delaware corporation.

 

The Mergers

 

Following the Conversion, and on the Closing Date, SPAC Merger Sub merged with and into SPAC, with SPAC surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco (the “SPAC Merger”). Simultaenously with the SPAC Merger, Company Merger Sub merged with and into Boost Run, with, pursuant to the Certificate of Merger, the surviving entity continuing as Boost Run Services, LLC and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco (the “Company Merger”, and together with the SPAC Merger, the “Mergers”). As a result of the Business Combination, SPAC and Boost Run became wholly-owned subsidiaries of Pubco and Pubco became a publicly traded company.

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, at 5:00 p.m. New York City Time on the Closing Date (the “Effective Time”), by virtue of the Mergers, without any action on the part of any party or any other person:

 

Each share of capital stock of SPAC Merger Sub issued and outstanding immediately prior to the completion of the SPAC Merger (the “SPAC Merger Effective Time”) was automatically cancelled and converted into one share of common stock of Willow Lane, with the same rights, powers and privileges as the shares so converted.

 

Each Willow Lane Public Unit that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the SPAC Merger Effective Time was automatically separated, and the holder was deemed to hold one Willow Lane Ordinary Share and one-half of one Willow Lane Public Warrant. Each Willow Lane Ordinary Share that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the SPAC Merger Effective Time was automatically cancelled and converted into the right to receive one share of Pubco Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Pubco Class A Common Stock”). Each Willow Lane Public Warrant was converted into one Pubco Public Warrant and each Willow Lane Private Warrant was converted into one Pubco Private Warrant.

 

Each membership interest of Company Merger Sub outstanding immediately prior to the completion of the Company Merger (the “Company Merger Effective Time”) was converted into an equal number of membership interests of Boost Run.

 

Each issued and outstanding membership interest of Boost Run (“Company Interest”) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Company Merger Effective Time was automatically cancelled and ceased to exist in exchange for the right to receive (i) to the holder of the Class A Units, an installment note in the initial principal amount of $8,500,000 (the “Note”), and (ii) a number of newly issued shares of Pubco Common Stock (defined below) equal to $441,500,000 divided by $10.00 per share (the “Merger Consideration”), consisting of 14,616,982 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock and 29,533,018 shares of Pubco Class B Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Pubco Class B Common Stock”, and together with the Pubco Class A Common Stock, the “Pubco Common Stock”), plus (iii) the contingent right to receive up to 7,875,000 Karos Earnout Shares (as defined below) as described below.

 

 

 

 

On the Closing Date, Pubco issued an aggregate of 44,150,000 shares of Pubco Common Stock to the former holders of Company Interests of Boost Run (collectively, the “Sellers”) in exchange for their equity interests in Boost Run, consisting of 14,616,982 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock and 29,533,018 shares of Pubco Class B Common Stock, representing aggregate merger consideration with a value of $441,500,000 based on a per share value of $10.00. In addition, Pubco issued the Note in the initial principal amount of $8,500,000 to Andrew Karos, Chief Executive Officer of Boost Run.

 

Earnout Shares

 

In connection with the Business Combination, the holder of Class A Units of Boost Run (“Andrew Karos”) has the contingent right to receive up to 7,875,000 newly issued shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock (the “Karos Earnout Shares”), based on the performance of the Pubco Class A Common Stock during the three-year period following the Closing (the “Earnout Period”), as follows: (i) if the VWAP of the Pubco Class A Common Stock equals or exceeds $12.50 per share for any 20 trading days within any consecutive 30 trading days during the Earnout Period, 2,625,000 Karos Earnout Shares; (ii) if the VWAP equals or exceeds $15.00 per share under the same conditions, an additional 2,625,000 Karos Earnout Shares; and (iii) if the VWAP equals or exceeds $17.50 per share under the same conditions, an additional 2,625,000 Karos Earnout Shares.

 

In addition, pursuant to the Earnout Agreement (as defined below), Willow Lane Sponsor, LLC (the “Sponsor”) may earn up to 1,125,000 newly issued shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock (the “Sponsor Earnout Shares”) and Goodrich ILMJS LLC (the “SPV”) may earn up to 1,968,750 newly issued shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock (the “SPV Earnout Shares”), for a total of 3,093,750 shares, based on the performance of the Pubco Class A Common Stock during the Earnout Period, with the same VWAP thresholds of $12.50, $15.00 and $17.50 per share described above.

 

Assumption of Warrants

 

In connection with the SPAC Merger, each outstanding Willow Lane Public Warrant was converted into one Pubco Public Warrant and each outstanding Willow Lane Private Warrant was converted into one Pubco Private Warrant. Each Pubco Public Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one share of Pubco Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment. The Pubco Private Warrants have substantially the same terms as the Pubco Public Warrants, subject to certain limited exceptions. As of the Closing Date, Pubco had 6,325,000 Pubco Public Warrants and 5,145,722 Pubco Private Warrants issued and outstanding.

 

Listing of Securities

 

Prior to the Closing Date, the Willow Lane units (the “Willow Lane Units”), Willow Lane Class A Ordinary Shares and Willow Lane Public Warrants were listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) under the symbols “WLACU,” “WLAC” and “WLACW,” respectively. In connection with the Business Combination, on May 8, 2026, the Willow Lane Units, Willow Lane Class A Ordinary Shares and Willow Lane Public Warrants ceased trading on Nasdaq.

 

As of the open of trading on May 11, 2026, the Pubco Class A Common Stock and Pubco Public Warrants began trading on Nasdaq under the symbols “BRUN” and “BRUNW,” respectively.

 

The descriptions of the Business Combination Agreement and Amendment No. 1 to the Business Combination Agreement contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the text of the Business Combination Agreement and the Amendment No. 1 to the Business Combination Agreement, copies of which are attached as Exhibit 2.1 and Exhibit 2.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Business Combination Agreement is also described in detail in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus for the Business Combination filed by Pubco, SPAC and the Company (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”).

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

The information set forth in the Introductory Note of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Lock-up Agreement

 

In connection with the Business Combination, on the Closing Date, Pubco entered into Lock-Up Agreements (the “Lock-Up Agreements”) with certain stockholders of Boost Run, pursuant to which each of the parties to the Lock-Up Agreements agreed not to effect any sale or distribution of any equity securities of Pubco held by any of them during the lock-up period set forth therein.

 

The foregoing description of the Lock-Up Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Registration Rights Agreement

 

In connection with the Business Combination, on the Closing Date, Pubco entered into an Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) pursuant to which it agreed to register for resale shares of Pubco Common Stock and other securities held by the Sellers, the Sponsor, and certain other stockholders, subject to the terms and conditions described therein.

 

The foregoing description of the Registration Rights Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Indemnification Agreements

 

In connection with the Business Combination, on the Closing Date, Pubco entered into indemnification agreements (the “Indemnification Agreements”) with each of its directors and executive officers. Subject to certain exceptions, the Indemnification Agreements provide that Pubco will indemnify each of its directors and executive officers for certain expenses, which may include attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and settlement amounts, incurred by a director or officer in any action or proceeding arising out of their services as one of Pubco’s directors or officers or any other company or enterprise to which the person provides services at Pubco’s request.

 

The foregoing description of the Indemnification Agreements is qualified in its entirety by reference to the form of Indemnification Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Earnout Agreement

 

In connection with the Business Combination, on September 15, 2025, Pubco, the Sponsor and the SPV entered into an Earnout Agreement (the “Earnout Agreement” as amended on January 13, 2026, “Amendment to the Earnout Agreement”), providing that the Sponsor may earn up to 1,125,000 Sponsor Earnout Shares and the SPV may earn up to 1,968,750 SPV Earnout Shares based on the performance of the Pubco Class A Common Stock during the Earnout Period.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Earnout Agreement and Amendment to the Earnout Agreement are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the agreements, copies of which are attached as Exhibit 10.4 and Exhibit 10.5, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

 

Weil Consulting Agreement

 

On January 13, 2026, Pubco entered into a consulting services agreement (the “Weil Consulting Agreement”) with B. Luke Weil, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SPAC, pursuant to which Mr. Weil will provide advice as needed with respect to business strategy and corporate governance and use his reasonable efforts to introduce Pubco to clients and investors, commencing on the first business day following the Closing. In consideration for such future services, Pubco has agreed to grant up to 336,000 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock to Mr. Weil or his assignees, subject to price-based vesting conditions.

 

Employment Agreements

 

In connection with the Business Combination, on the Closing Date, Pubco entered into an employment agreement with Andrew Karos (the “Karos Employment Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr. Karos serves as Chief Executive Officer of Pubco. Under the Karos Employment Agreement, Mr. Karos receives a base salary of $1.00 per year, subject to annual review by the Pubco Board (or a duly authorized committee thereof). Mr. Karos’s employment may be terminated by either party at any time and for any reason in accordance with applicable law. The Karos Employment Agreement contains customary confidentiality, intellectual property assignment and non-disparagement covenants. The Karos Employment Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois.

 

In connection with the Business Combination, on the Closing Date, Pubco entered into an employment agreement with Erik Guckel (the “Guckel Employment Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr. Guckel serves as Chief Financial Officer of Pubco. Under the Guckel Employment Agreement, Mr. Guckel receives an annual base salary of $400,000, subject to annual review by the Pubco Board or its compensation committee. Mr. Guckel is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus with a target of 75% of his base salary, with the ability to earn between 0% and 150% of such target based on Company and individual performance metrics determined by the Pubco Board or the compensation committee.

 

In addition, Mr. Guckel is eligible to receive a one-time long-term incentive award under the Incentive Plan consisting of 1,156,304 time-based restricted stock units, 722,691 performance-based restricted stock units and a nonqualified stock option to purchase 1,011,766 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock, subject to the terms and conditions of the Incentive Plan and applicable award agreements.

 

If Mr. Guckel’s employment is terminated by Pubco without cause or by Mr. Guckel for good reason (other than in connection with a change in control), Mr. Guckel is entitled to, among other things, receive (i) 12 months of base salary continuation, (ii) any earned but unpaid annual bonus for the prior fiscal year, (iii) a pro-rata annual bonus for the year of termination based on actual performance and (iv) treatment of outstanding equity in accordance with the Incentive Plan and applicable award agreements, in each case subject to his execution and non-revocation of a release of claims. If such termination occurs within 12 months following a change in control, Mr. Guckel is entitled to enhanced severance consisting of, among other things, (i) 18 months of base salary payable in a lump sum, (ii) any earned but unpaid annual bonus for the prior fiscal year, (iii) 100% of the higher of his target bonus or the prior year’s actual bonus and (iv) 100% acceleration of outstanding unvested equity awards, in each case subject to his execution and non-revocation of a release of claims.

 

The Guckel Employment Agreement also contains customary confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, non-competition, non-solicitation and non-disparagement covenants. The non-competition and non-solicitation covenants apply during employment and for 12 months following termination of employment. The Guckel Employment Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Karos Employment Agreement and the Guckel Employment Agreement are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of such agreements, copies of which are attached as Exhibits 10.5 and 10.6, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Each of the above-referenced agreements are described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus.

 

 

 

 

Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

The information set forth in the Introductory Note of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Item 1.01 is incorporated herein by reference.

 

On the Closing Date, in connection with the consummation of the Business Combination, that certain Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated as of November 12, 2024, between SPAC and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (“CST”), pursuant to which CST held certain of the proceeds of SPAC’s initial public offering in the Trust Account and facilitated the redemption of SPAC public shares, was terminated.

 

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

 

The disclosure set forth in the Introductory Note of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Item 1.01 are incorporated into this Item 2.01 by reference.

 

The Business Combination and each of the other proposals in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus were approved by SPAC’s shareholders at Meeting on April 30, 2026. As indicated above, Pubco issued 44,150,000 shares of Pubco Common Stock to the Sellers on the Closing Date.

 

In connection with the Meeting, no SPAC Ordinary Shares were redeemed by shareholders of SPAC.

 

As of the Closing Date and following the completion of the Business Combination, Pubco had 61,428,674 shares of Pubco Common Stock issued and outstanding, consisting of 31,895,656 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock and 29,533,018 shares of Pubco Class B Common Stock. In addition, as of the Closing Date, Pubco had 6,325,000 Pubco Public Warrants and 5,145,722 Pubco Private Warrants issued and outstanding, each Pubco Public Warrant and Pubco Private Warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one share of Pubco Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share.

 

FORM 10 INFORMATION

 

Item 2.01(f) of Form 8-K states that if the predecessor registrant was a shell company, as Pubco was immediately before the consummation of the Business Combination, then the registrant must disclose the information that would be required if the registrant were filing a general form for registration of securities on Form 10. Accordingly, Pubco is providing below the information that would be included in the Form 10 if it were to file a Form 10. Please note that the information provided below relates to Pubco following the consummation of the Business Combination, unless otherwise specifically indicated or the context otherwise requires.

 

As of the Closing Date, Boost Run became Pubco’s wholly-owned subsidiary.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This document and the information incorporated by reference herein include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in or incorporated by reference in this Current Report on Form 8-K, regarding Pubco’s future financial performance, as well as Pubco’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues, and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. When used in this Current Report on Form 8-K, the words “could,” “should,” “will,” “may,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Pubco cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Pubco, incident to its business.

 

These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Pubco’s views as of any subsequent date, and Pubco does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

 

 

 

 

As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, Pubco’s actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include:

 

Pubco’s ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of Boost Run to grow and manage growth profitably following the Closing Date;

 

the ability to maintain the listing of the Pubco Common Stock and Pubco Public Warrants on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC following the Closing Date;

 

the business, operations and financial performance of the Company following the Business Combination;

 

expansion plans and opportunities, including future acquisitions or additional business combinations;

 

Boost Run’s success in retaining or recruiting, or changes required in, its officers, key employees or directors following the Business Combination;

 

consequences from the diversion of management’s time from ongoing business operations due to the Business Combination;

 

litigation, complaints, product liability claims and/or adverse publicity;

 

the impact of changes in consumer spending patterns, consumer preferences, local, regional and national economic conditions, crime, weather, demographic trends and employee availability;

 

privacy and data protection laws, privacy or data breaches, or the loss of data; and

 

other risks and uncertainties set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 58 of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus.

 

Business and Facilities

 

The information set forth in the section of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus entitled “Information About Boost Run” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Risk Factors

 

The risks associated with Pubco’s business and operations following the Closing Date are described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section entitled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 58, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

 

Financial Information

 

Audited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The following historical financial statements of SPAC and the related notes are incorporated herein by reference from the Proxy Statement/Prospectus: (i) audited financial statements of Willow Lane as of and for the period ended December 31, 2025; and (ii) audited financial statements of Willow Lane as of and for the period from July 3, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024.

 

The following historical financial statements of Boost Run and the related notes are incorporated herein by reference from the Proxy Statement/Prospectus: the audited financial statements of Boost Run Holdings, LLC as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

The historical financial statements of Pubco, SPAC and Boost Run, and the related notes as of and for the period ended December 31, 2025 are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

 

The information set forth in Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference herein.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations prior to the Closing Date is included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the sections entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Willow Lane” and “ Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Boost Run,” which are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Boost Run’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 is included as Exhibit 99.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.

 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

 

The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of the Pubco Common Stock as of the Closing Date by:

 

each person who is known to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Pubco Common Stock;

 

each executive officer and director of Pubco; and

 

all executive officers and directors of Pubco as a group.

 

Beneficial ownership is determined according to the rules of the SEC, which generally provide that a person has beneficial ownership of a security if he, she or it possesses sole or shared voting or investment power over that security, including options, rights and convertible notes that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days.

 

 

 

 

The beneficial ownership of Pubco Common Stock is based on 61,428,674 shares of Pubco Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately following the Closing Date, consisting of 31,895,656 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock and 29,533,018 shares of Pubco Class B Common Stock. Each share of Pubco Class B Common Stock is entitled to ten (10) votes per share.

 

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner(1)

  Shares of Class A Common Stock     % of Class     Shares of Class B Common Stock     % of Class     Voting Power  
Directors and Officers                                        
Andrew Karos     29,533,018 (2)     48.08 %     29,533,018       100 %     90.25 %
Erik Guckel     -       -       -       -       -  
Harry Georgakopoulos     8,016,095       25.13 %     -       -       2.45 %
Sean Goodrich(3)(5)     2,065,385       6.48 %     -       -       *  
B. Luke Weil(4)     4,628,674       14.51 %     -       -       1.41 %
Ryan Burke     792,500       2.48 %     -       -       *  
Jeffrey Kleinops     -       -       -       -       -  
All directors and officers as a group (seven individuals)     43,762,787       71.24 %     29,533,018       100 %     94.60 %
Other 5% Shareholders                                        
Willow Lane Sponsor, LLC(4)     4,628,674       14.51 %     -       -       1.41 %
Goodrich ILMJS LLC(5)     2,563,289       4.90 %     -       -       *  
Magnetar Financial LLC(6)     1,250,000       3.92 %     -       -       *  
Islet Management, LP(7)     1,153,200       3.62 %     -       -       *  
Daniel Gormley-Rahn     2,531,397       7.94 %     -       -       *  
Tynan Wilke     2,109,492       6.61 %     -       -       *  
TOMS Capital Investment Management LP(8)     3,902,300       12.23 %                     1.19

 

*Less than 1%

 

(1)Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each of the following entities or individuals is c/o Boost Run Inc., 5 Revere Drive, Suite 200, Northbrook, IL 60062.

 

(2)Consists of 29,533,018 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock which may be issued upon the conversion of 29,533,018 shares of Pubco Class B Common Stock.

 

(3)Includes 792,500 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock which are directly held by Mr. Goodrich.

 

(4)Willow Lane Sponsor, LLC is the record holder of such securities. Mr. Weil is the sole managing member of the Sponsor and holds voting and investment discretion with respect to the shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock held of record by the Sponsor. Mr. Weil disclaims any beneficial ownership of the securities held by Willow Lane’s Sponsor other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest he may have therein, directly or indirectly. Includes 1,272,885 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock which may be transferred to the SPV pursuant to the Transfer Agreement (as defined in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus). Excludes (i) 4,007,222 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock which are issuable upon the exercise of 4,007,222 Pubco Private Warrants and (ii) 336,000 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock to Mr. Weil and/or his affiliates pursuant to the Weil Consulting Agreement.

 

(5)Goodrich ILMJS LLC is the record hold of such securities. Mr. Goodrich is the managing member of Goodrich ILMJS LLC and holds and holds voting and investment discretion with respect to the shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock held of record by Goodrich ILMJS LLC. Mr. Goodrich disclaims any beneficial ownership of the securities held by Goodrich ILMJS LLC other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest he may have therein, directly or indirectly. Includes 1,272,885 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock and excludes 1,101,986 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stocks which are issuable upon the exercise of 1,101,986 Pubco Warrants.

 

(6)The reported position is according to a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on January 29, 2025 by (i) Magnetar Financial LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Magnetar Financial”), (ii) Magnetar Capital Partners LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Magnetar Capital Partners”), (iii) Supernova Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Supernova Management”), and (iv) David J. Snyderman, a citizen of the United States (“Mr. Snyderman,” collectively with Magnetar Financial, Magnetar Capital Partners and Supernova Management, the “Magnetar Parties”), in connection with Public Shares held for the following funds (collectively, the “Magnetar Funds”): (a) Magnetar Constellation Master Fund, Ltd, Magnetar Xing He Master Fund Ltd, Magnetar SC Fund Ltd, Purpose Alternative Credit Fund Ltd, all Cayman Islands exempted companies and (b) Magnetar Structured Credit Fund, LP, a Delaware limited partnership and Magnetar Alpha Star Fund LLC, Magnetar Lake Credit Fund LLC, Purpose Alternative Credit Fund-T LLC, all Delaware limited liability companies. Magnetar Financial serves as the investment adviser to the Magnetar Funds, and as such, Magnetar Financial exercises voting and investment power over the Public Shares held for the Magnetar Funds’ accounts. Magnetar Capital Partners serves as the sole member and parent holding company of Magnetar Financial. Supernova Management is the general partner of Magnetar Capital Partners. The manager of Supernova Management is Mr. Snyderman. The principal business address of each of the Magnetar Parties is 1603 Orrington Avenue, 13th Floor, Evanston, Illinois 60201.

 

(7)The reported position is according to a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on December 2, 2025 by (i) islet Management LP, organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (“Islet”) and (ii) Joseph Samuels, a citizen of the United States. Joseph Samuels is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Islet. The principal business address of each of the parties above is 590 Madison Avenue, 27th Floor, New York, New York 10022.
  
(8)The reported position is according to a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on May 7, 2026 by TOMS Capital Investment Management LP, organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (“TCIM”). TCIM Management GP LLC (“TCIM GP”) is the General Partner of TCIM, and Noam Gottesman is the Senior Member of TCIM GP. Each of TCIM and TCIM GP have established a management board which has been delegated responsibility for all aspects of the management and operation of TCIM and TCIM GP.The principal business address of each of the parties above is 590 Madison Avenue, 27th Floor, New York, New York 10022. 450 West 14th Street, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10014.

 

 

 

 

Information about Directors and Executive Officers

 

Name  Age  Position Held
Andrew Karos  49  Chief Executive Officer, Chair and Director
Erik Guckel  55  Chief Financial Officer
Harry Georgakopoulos  48  Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director
Sean Goodrich  49  Director
B. Luke Weil  46  Director
Ryan Burke  52  Director
Rayne Steinberg  47  Director
Jeffrey Kleinops  43  Director

 

Resignations and Appointments

 

In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, Mr. Weil and George Peng will resign from their positions as Chief Executive Officer of SPAC and Chief Financial Officer of SPAC, respectively, in connection with the filing of SPAC’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026, and each of Marjorie (Maya) Hernandez, Rayne Steinberg, Mauricio Orellana, Robert Stevens and Simón Gaviria Muñoz resigned from their respective positions as an officer or director of SPAC, in each case effective as of the Effective Time on the Closing Date. Effective as of the Closing Date, each of Sean Goodrich, B. Luke Weil, Ryan Burke, Rayne Steinberg and Jeffrey Kleinops were appointed as directors of Pubco. Andrew Karos serves as Chair of the Pubco Board, Harry Georgakopoulos serves as Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and a director of Pubco, and Erik Guckel serves as Chief Financial Officer of Pubco.

 

Information with respect to Pubco’s directors and officers appointed as of the Closing Date, including biographical information regarding these individuals, is set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section entitled “Management of Pubco Following the Business Combination,” which information is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Risk Oversight

 

The Pubco Board will have extensive involvement in the oversight of risk management related to Pubco and its business and will accomplish this oversight through the regular reporting to the Pubco Board by the audit committee. The audit committee will represent the Pubco Board by periodically reviewing Pubco’s accounting, reporting and financial practices, including the integrity of its financial statements, the surveillance of administrative and financial controls and its compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Through its regular meetings with management, including the finance, legal, internal audit and information technology functions, the audit committee will review and discuss all significant areas of our business and summarize for the Pubco Board all areas of risk and the appropriate mitigating factors. In addition, the Pubco Board will receive periodic detailed operating performance reviews from management.

 

Director Independence

 

The Pubco Board consists of seven members, three of whom qualify as independent within the meaning of the independent director guidelines of Nasdaq. Upon the Closing, Pubco’s majority stockholder, Andrew Karos, holds a majority of the voting power of Pubco Common Stock and Pubco is a “controlled company” within the meaning of applicable rules of Nasdaq. Under these rules, a company of which more than 50% of the voting power for the election of directors is held by an individual, group or another company is a “controlled company” and may elect not to comply with certain corporate governance requirements. Pubco intends to rely on certain of these exemptions.

 

Under the rules of Nasdaq, independent directors must comprise a majority of a listed company’s board of directors. In addition, the rules of Nasdaq require that, subject to specified exceptions, each member of a listed company’s audit and compensation committees be independent. Under the rules of Nasdaq, a director will only qualify as an “independent director” if, in the opinion of that company’s board of directors, that person does not have a relationship that would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. Audit committee members must also satisfy the additional independence criteria set forth in Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act and the rules of Nasdaq. Compensation committee members must also satisfy the additional independence criteria set forth in Rule 10C-1 under the Exchange Act and the rules of Nasdaq.

 

 

 

 

In order to be considered independent for purposes of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act and under the rules of Nasdaq, a member of an audit committee of a listed company may not, other than in his or her capacity as a member of the committee, the board of directors, or any other board committee: (1) accept, directly or indirectly, any consulting, advisory, or other compensatory fee from the listed company or any of its subsidiaries; or (2) be an affiliated person of the listed company or any of its subsidiaries.

 

To be considered independent for purposes of Rule 10C-1 under the Exchange Act and under the rules of Nasdaq, the board of directors must affirmatively determine that the member of the compensation committee is independent, including a consideration of all factors specifically relevant to determining whether the director has a relationship to the company which is material to that director’s ability to be independent from management in connection with the duties of a compensation committee member, including, but not limited to: (i) the source of compensation of such director, including any consulting, advisory or other compensatory fee paid by the company to such director; and (ii) whether such director is affiliated with the company, a subsidiary of the company or an affiliate of a subsidiary of the company.

 

The Pubco Board has undertaken a review of the independence of each director and considered whether each director has a material relationship that could compromise his or her ability to exercise independent judgment in carrying out his or her responsibilities. As a result of this review, each of Rayne Steinberg, Ryan Burke and Jeffrey Kleinops has been deemed an “independent director” as defined under the listing requirements and rules of Nasdaq and the applicable rules of the Exchange Act.

 

Committees of the Board of Directors

 

The Pubco Board has a standing Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. All of the committees will comply with all applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Nasdaq and SEC rules and regulations as further described below. The responsibilities of each of the committees of the Pubco Board are described below. Members will serve on these committees until their resignation or until as otherwise determined by the Pubco Board.

 

Audit Committee

 

Pubco’s audit committee is responsible for, among other things:

 

appointing, approving the fees of, retaining and overseeing Pubco’s independent registered public accounting firm;

 

discussing with Pubco’s independent registered public accounting firm their independence from management;

 

discussing with Pubco’s independent registered public accounting firm any audit problems or difficulties and management’s response;

 

approving all audit and permissible non-audit services to be performed by Pubco’s independent registered public accounting firm;

 

overseeing the financial reporting process and discussing with management and Pubco’s independent registered public accounting firm the interim and annual financial statements that Pubco files with the SEC;

 

reviewing Pubco’s policies on risk assessment and risk management;

 

reviewing related person transactions; and

 

establishing procedures for the confidential, anonymous submission of complaints regarding questionable accounting, internal controls or auditing matters.
 

 

 

Pubco’s Audit Committee currently consists of Rayne Steinberg, Ryan Burke and Jeffrey Kleinops, with Ryan Burke serving as Chairperson. The Pubco Board has affirmatively determined that Rayne Steinberg, Ryan Burke and Jeffrey Kleinops each meet the definition of “independent director” for purposes of serving on the Audit Committee under the Nasdaq rules and the independence standards under Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act. Each member of the Audit Committee meets the financial literacy requirements of the Nasdaq rules. In addition, the Pubco Board has determined that Ryan Burke qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert,” as such term is defined in Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K. The written charter for the Audit Committee will be available on Pubco’s corporate website at boostrun.com. The information on Pubco’s website is deemed not to be incorporated in this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Compensation Committee

 

Pubco’s Compensation Committee is responsible for, among other things:

 

reviewing and approving, or recommending that the Pubco Board approve, the compensation of Pubco’s Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers;

 

making recommendations to the Pubco Board regarding director compensation; and

 

reviewing and approving incentive compensation and equity-based plans and arrangements and making grants of cash-based and equity-based awards under such plans.

 

Pubco’s Compensation Committee consists of Andrew Karos, Harry Georgakopoulos and Ryan Burke, with Andrew Karos serving as Chairperson. Ryan Burke is an independent director. The written charter for the Compensation Committee will be available on Pubco’s corporate website at boostrun.com. The information on Pubco’s website is deemed not to be incorporated in this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

 

Pubco’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee consists of Harry Georgakopoulos, B. Luke Weil and Ryan Burke, with Ryan Burke serving as Chairperson. Ryan Burke is an independent director under Nasdaq’s listing standards. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for overseeing the selection of persons to be nominated to serve on the Pubco Board. The written charter for the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will be available on Pubco’s corporate website at boostrun.com. The information on Pubco’s website is deemed not to be incorporated in this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

 

Pubco has adopted a written code of business conduct and ethics that applies to its directors, officers and employees, including its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. A copy of the code is posted on Pubco’s website at boostrun.com. In addition, Pubco intends to post on its website all disclosures that are required by law or the Nasdaq rules concerning any amendments to, or waivers from, any provision of the code. The information on Pubco’s website is deemed not to be incorporated in this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Executive Compensation

 

In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, Pubco entered into employment agreements with Andrew Karos, as Chief Executive Officer, and Erik Guckel, as Chief Financial Officer. The material terms of the Karos Employment Agreement and the Guckel Employment Agreement are described above in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

 

Overview of Anticipated Executive Compensation Program

 

Following the Closing Date, decisions with respect to the compensation of Pubco’s executive officers, including its named executive officers, will be made by the Compensation Committee of the Pubco Board. Pubco anticipates that compensation for its executive officers will have the following components: base salary, cash bonus opportunities, equity compensation, employee benefits and severance protections. Base salaries, employee benefits and severance protections will be designed to attract and retain senior management talent. Pubco will also use annual cash bonuses and equity awards to promote performance-based pay that aligns the interests of its executive officers with the long-term interests of its stockholders and enhances executive retention.

 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

 

Certain relationships and related party transactions are described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions” beginning on page 228 of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time, Pubco and its subsidiaries may become involved in additional legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business.

 

Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters

 

Market Information and Holders

 

Immediately prior to the closing of the Business Combination, the Willow Lane Units, Willow Lane Class A Ordinary Shares and Willow Lane Public Warrants were listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “WLACU,” “WLAC” and “WLACW,” respectively.

 

As of the Closing Date, the Willow Lane Units were separated into Willow Lane Class A Ordinary Shares and Willow Lane Public Warrants, and the Willow Lane Class A Ordinary Shares were converted into shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock and the Willow Lane Public Warrants were converted into Pubco Public Warrants. As a result, the Willow Lane Units, Willow Lane Class A Ordinary Shares and Willow Lane Public Warrants no longer trade.

 

On May 11, 2026, the Pubco Class A Common Stock and Pubco Public Warrants began trading on Nasdaq under the new trading symbols “BRUN” and “BRUNW,” respectively.

 

As of the Closing Date and following the completion of the Business Combination, Pubco had 61,428,674 shares of Pubco Common Stock issued and outstanding, consisting of 31,895,656 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock and 29,533,018 shares of Pubco Class B Common Stock, held of record by 9 holders. Such numbers do not include Depository Trust Company participants or beneficial owners holding shares through nominee names.

 

Dividends

 

Pubco has not paid any cash dividends on its Common Stock to date. Pubco may retain future earnings, if any, for future operations, expansion and debt repayment and has no current plans to pay cash dividends for the foreseeable future. Any decision to declare and pay dividends in the future will be made at the discretion of the board of directors and will depend on, among other things, Pubco’s results of operations, financial condition, cash requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors that the board of directors may deem relevant. In addition, Pubco’s ability to pay dividends may be limited by any Pubco’s outstanding preferred stock and covenants of any existing and future outstanding indebtedness Pubco or its subsidiaries incur. Pubco does not anticipate declaring any cash dividends to holders of Common Stock in the foreseeable future.

 

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

 

Information regarding unregistered sales of securities by SPAC is set forth in Part II, Item 2 of SPAC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 20, 2026.

 

 

 

 

Description of Registrant’s Securities

 

The description of Pubco’s securities is set forth in the section of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus entitled “Description of Pubco Securities” beginning on page 236.

 

Indemnification of Directors and Officers

 

The DGCL authorizes corporations to limit or eliminate, subject to certain conditions, the personal liability of directors and officers to corporations and their stockholders for monetary damages for breach of their fiduciary duties. The Pubco organizational documents limit the liability of Pubco’s directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law.

 

Pubco expects to purchase director and officer liability insurance to cover liabilities its directors and officers may incur in connection with their services to the combined company, including matters arising under the Securities Act. The Pubco organizational documents also provide that Pubco will indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law. In addition, Pubco has entered into customary indemnification agreements with each of its officers and directors, as described above in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

There is no pending litigation or proceeding involving any of Pubco’s directors, officers, employees or agents in which indemnification will be required or permitted. Pubco is not aware of any threatened litigation or proceedings that may result in a claim for such indemnification.

 

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, executive officers or persons controlling the combined company, Pubco has been informed that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.

 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

The information set forth under Item 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing

 

Prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, the Willow Lane Units, Willow Lane Class A Ordinary Shares and Willow Lane Public Warrants were listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “WLACU,” “WLAC” and “WLACW,” respectively. On the Closing Date, the Willow Lane Units, Willow Lane Class A Ordinary Shares and Willow Lane Public Warrants ceased trading on Nasdaq.

 

In connection with the Business Combination, the Pubco Class A Common Stock and Pubco Public Warrants were approved for listing on Nasdaq. The Pubco Class A Common Stock and Pubco Public Warrants began trading on Nasdaq under the symbols “BRUN” and “BRUNW,” respectively, on May 11, 2026.

 

Item 3.02. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information provided in Item 1.01 of this Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 3.02.

 

Item 3.03 Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders.

 

The material terms of the organizational documents of Pubco and the general effect upon the rights of holders of Pubco’s capital stock are described in the sections of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus entitled “The Conversion Proposal” beginning on page 123 of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, “Description of Pubco Securities” beginning on page 236 of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and “Comparison of Corporate Governance and Shareholder Rights” beginning on page 232 of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

 

On the Closing Date, Pubco filed the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and adopted new Bylaws. Copies of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws are filed as Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

 

Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant

 

Upon the consummation of the Business Combination, Pubco appointed Elliott Davis, PLLC as Pubco’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit Pubco’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ending December 31, 2026.

 

Accordingly, WithumSmith+Brown, PC, the independent registered public accounting firm for Willow Lane prior to the Business Combination, was dismissed as of the date of the consummation of the Business Combination.

 

There were no “disagreements” (as such term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions) with the prior auditor on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of the prior auditor, would have caused the prior auditor to make reference thereto in its report on the pre-merger financial statements for such periods. There have been no “reportable events” (as such term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K).

 

Pubco provided the prior auditor with a copy of the foregoing disclosures and has requested that the prior auditor furnish Pubco with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether it agrees with the statements made by Pubco set forth above. A copy of the prior auditor’s letter, dated May 14, 2026, is filed as Exhibit 16.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Item 5.01 Changes in Control of Registrant.

 

The information set forth in the Introductory Note of this Current Report on Form 8-K and in the section entitled “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in Item 2.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

The information set forth in the Introductory Note of this Current Report on Form 8-K and in the section entitled “Information about Directors and Executive Officers” in Item 2.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference herein.

 

Incentive Plan

 

In connection with the Business Combination, Pubco adopted the Boost Run Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”). The Incentive Plan reserves 9,214,301 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock for issuance. The Incentive Plan permits the grant of options (including incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options), stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance-based awards, other share-based awards and other cash-based awards. The material terms of the Incentive Plan are discussed in the section of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus entitled “The Incentive Plan Proposal,” which information is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information regarding the Karos Employment Agreement and the Guckel Employment Agreement set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Directors and Executive Officers

 

The information regarding Pubco’s directors and executive officers set forth under the headings “Directors and Executive Officers” and “Executive Compensation” in Item 2.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

 

Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

 

The information set forth in Item 3.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 5.06 Change in Shell Company Status

 

As a result of the Business Combination, which fulfilled the definition of a business combination as required by SPAC’s organizational documents, the SPAC ceased to be a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) as of the Closing Date. The material terms of the Business Combination are described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section entitled “The Business Combination Proposal” beginning on page 85 of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On May 8, 2026, Pubco issued a press release announcing the consummation of the Business Combination, which is included in this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.4.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired

 

The following historical financial statements of SPAC and the related notes are incorporated herein by reference from the Proxy Statement/Prospectus: (i) audited financial statements of Willow Lane as of and for the period ended December 31, 2025; and (ii) audited financial statements of Willow Lane as of and for the period from July 3, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024.

 

The following historical financial statements of Boost Run and the related notes are incorporated herein by reference from the Proxy Statement/Prospectus: the audited financial statements of Boost Run Holdings, LLC as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

The historical financial statements of Pubco, SPAC and Boost Run, and the related notes as of and for the period ended December 31, 2025, are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.

 

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information of SPAC, Pubco and Boost Run as of December 31, 2025, are set forth in Exhibit 99.2 hereto and are incorporated by reference herein.

 

 

 

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.  Description
2.1+  Business Combination Agreement, dated as of September 15, 2025, by and among (i) Boost Run Inc. (f/k/a Pubco), (ii) Benchmark Merger Sub I Inc., (iii) Benchmark Merger Sub II LLC, (iv) Willow Lane Acquisition Corp., (v) Boost Run Holdings, LLC, (vi) Andrew Karos, and (vii) George Peng (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4, as amended (File No. 333-292712) filed on January 13, 2026).
2.2  Amendment No. 1 to the Business Combination Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Willow Lane’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 13, 2026).
3.1  Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Boost Run Inc., effective upon the Closing.
3.2  Amended and Restated Bylaws of Boost Run Inc., effective upon the Closing.
10.1  Form of Lock-Up Agreement.
10.2  Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement.
10.3  Form of Indemnification Agreement.
10.4  Earnout Agreement, dated as of September 15, 2025, by and among Willow Lane Sponsor, LLC, Goodrich ILMJS LLC and Boost Run Inc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Willow Lane’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 19, 2025).
10.5  Amendment to the Earnout Agreement, dated January 13, 2026, by and among Boost Run, Inc., Willow Lane Sponsor LLC and Goodrich ILMJS LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Willow Lane’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 13, 2026).
10.6 Employment Agreement, dated as of May 8, 2026, between Boost Run Inc. and Andrew Karos.
10.7 Employment Agreement, dated as of May 8, 2026, by and between Boost Run Inc. and Erik Guckel.
16.1  Letter from WithumSmith+Brown, PC to the Securities and Exchange Commission, dated May 14, 2026.
99.1  Audited financial statements of Pubco, SPAC and Boost Run for the period ended December 31, 2025.
99.2  Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information of SPAC, Pubco and Boost Run.
99.3  Boost Run’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2025.
99.4  Press Release.
104  Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

 

+Schedule and exhibits to this Exhibit omitted pursuant to Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(2). Pubco agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the SEC upon request.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: May 14, 2026 BOOST RUN INC.
     
  By:

/s/ Andrew Karos

  Name: Andrew Karos
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 3.1

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

BOOST RUN INC.

 

Pursuant to Sections 242 and 245 of the

Delaware General Corporation Law

 

Boost Run Inc., a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), by its Chief Executive Officer, hereby certifies as follows:

 

1. The name of the Corporation is “Boost Run Inc.”.

 

2. The Corporation’s original Certificate of Incorporation was filed in the office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on September 5, 2025.

 

3. This Amended Restated Certificate of Incorporation (this “Certificate”) restates, integrates and amends the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation.

 

4. This Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation was duly adopted by the directors and stockholders of the Corporation in accordance with the applicable provisions of Sections 141(f), 228, 242 and 245 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (“DGCL”).

 

5. The text of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation is hereby amended and restated to read in full as follows:

 

FIRST: The name of the corporation is “Boost Run Inc.” (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Corporation”).

 

SECOND: The registered office of the Corporation in the State of Delaware is to be located at Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington (New Castle County), Delaware 19801. The name of its registered agent at that address is The Corporation Trust Company.

 

THIRD: The purpose of the Corporation shall be to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the DGCL. In addition to the powers and privileges conferred upon the Corporation by law and those incidental thereto, the Corporation shall possess and may exercise all the powers and privileges that are necessary or convenient to the conduct, promotion or attainment of the business or purposes of the Corporation.

 

FOURTH: The total number of shares of all classes of capital stock which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is 1,000,000,000 of which (i) 700,000,000 shares shall be Common Stock of the par value of $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), representing (a) 500,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock (“Class A Common Stock”) and (b) 200,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock (“Class B Common Stock”), and (ii) 300,000,000 shares shall be Preferred Stock of the par value of $0.0001 per share (“Preferred Stock”).

 

A. Preferred Stock. The Board of Directors is expressly granted authority to issue shares of the Preferred Stock, in one or more series, and to fix for each such series such voting powers, full or limited, and such designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights and such qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof as shall be stated and expressed in the resolution or resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors providing for the issue of such series (a “Preferred Stock Designation”) and as may be permitted by the DGCL. The number of authorized shares of Preferred Stock may be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares thereof then outstanding) by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of all of the then outstanding shares of the capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class, without a separate vote of the holders of the Preferred Stock, or any series thereof, unless a vote of any such holders is required pursuant to any Preferred Stock Designation.

 

 

 

 

B. Rights of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock.

 

(1) Voting. Except as otherwise required by law or this Certificate of Incorporation (including any Preferred Stock Designation), the holders of shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock shall (a) at all times vote together as a single class on all matters (including the election of directors) submitted to a vote or for the consent (if action by written consent of the stockholders is permitted at such time under this Certificate of Incorporation) of the stockholders of the corporation, (b) be entitled to notice of any stockholders’ meeting in accordance with the Bylaws of the corporation and (c) be entitled to vote upon such matters and in such manner as may be provided by the DGCL. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein or required by the DGCL, each holder of Class B Common Stock shall have the right to ten (10) votes per share of Class B Common Stock held of record by such holder and each holder of Class A Common Stock shall have the right to one (1) vote per share of Class A Common Stock held of record by such holder.

 

(2) Dividend and Distribution Rights. Shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock shall be treated equally, identically and ratably, on a per share basis, with respect to any dividends or distributions as may be declared and paid from time to time by the Board of Directors out of any assets of the corporation legally available therefor; provided, however, that in the event a dividend is paid in the form of shares of Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock (or rights to acquire such shares), then holders of Class A Common Stock shall receive shares of Class A Common Stock (or rights to acquire such shares, as the case may be) and holders of Class B Common Stock shall receive shares of Class B Common Stock (or rights to acquire such shares, as the case may be), with holders of shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock receiving, on a per share basis, an identical number of shares of Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock, as applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may pay or make a disparate dividend or distribution per share of Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock (whether in the amount of such dividend or distribution payable per share, the form in which such dividend or distribution is payable, the timing of the payment, or otherwise) if such disparate dividend or distribution is approved in advance by the affirmative vote (or written consent if action by written consent of stockholders is permitted at such time under this Certificate of Incorporation) of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, each voting separately as a class.

 

(3) Subdivisions, Combinations or Reclassifications. Shares of Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock may not be subdivided, combined or reclassified unless the shares of the other class are concurrently therewith proportionately subdivided, combined or reclassified in a manner that maintains the same proportionate equity ownership between the holders of the outstanding Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock on the record date for such subdivision, combination or reclassification; provided, however, that shares of one such class may be subdivided, combined or reclassified in a different or disproportionate manner if such subdivision, combination or reclassification is approved in advance by the affirmative vote (or written consent if action by written consent of stockholders is permitted at such time under this Certificate of Incorporation) of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, each voting separately as a class.

 

(4) Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding Up of the Corporation. Subject to the preferential or other rights of any holders of Preferred Stock then outstanding, upon the dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary, holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock will be entitled to receive ratably all assets of the corporation available for distribution to its stockholders unless disparate or different treatment of the shares of each such class with respect to distributions upon any such liquidation, dissolution or winding up is approved in advance by the affirmative vote (or written consent if action by written consent of stockholders is permitted at such time under this Certificate of Incorporation) of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, each voting separately as a class.

 

 

 

 

C. Conversion of Class B Common Stock.

 

(1) Automatic Conversion. Each share of Class B Common Stock shall automatically be converted into one fully paid and nonassessable share of Class A Common Stock upon any sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance, hypothecation or other transfer or disposition of such share or any legal or beneficial interest in such share, whether or not for value and whether voluntary or involuntary or by operation of law, including, without limitation, a transfer of a share of Class B Common Stock to a broker or other nominee (regardless of whether there is a corresponding change in beneficial ownership), or the transfer of, or entering into a binding agreement with respect to voting control over such share by proxy or otherwise (each a “Transfer”), other than a Permitted Transfer (as defined below), of such share of Class B Common Stock. In addition, each share of Class B Common Stock shall automatically be converted into one fully paid and nonassessable share of Class A Common Stock upon the holder of such share ceasing to serve as an executive officer or director of the Company, or upon the holder owning less than forty percent (40%) of the Class B shares that he initially owned at the closing of the initial business combination transactions contemplated by that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of September 15, 2025, by and among Willow Lane Acquisition Corp., Boost Run Holdings, LLC, and other parties thereto, as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or waived from time to time (the “Business Combination”). Such conversion shall occur automatically without the need for any further action by the holders of such shares and whether or not the certificates representing such shares (if any) are surrendered to the Company or its transfer agent; provided, however, that the Company shall not be obligated to issue certificates evidencing the shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon such conversion unless the certificates evidencing such shares of Class B Common Stock are either delivered to the Company or its transfer agent as provided below, or the holder notifies the Company or its transfer agent that such certificates have been lost, stolen or destroyed and executes an agreement satisfactory to the Company to indemnify the Company from any loss incurred by it in connection with such certificates. Upon the occurrence of such automatic conversion of shares of Class B Common Stock, the holders of shares of Class B Common Stock so converted shall surrender the certificates representing such shares (if any) at the office of the Company or any transfer agent for the shares of Class A Common Stock.

 

(2) Permitted Transfers. The following shall not be considered a Transfer: (i) the granting of a revocable proxy to officers or directors of the Company at the request of the Board of Directors in connection with actions to be taken at an annual or special meeting of stockholders; (ii) the existence of any proxy granted prior to the effective time of the Business Combination or the amendment or expiration of any such proxy; (iii) entering into a voting trust, agreement or arrangement (with or without granting a proxy) solely with stockholders who are holders of shares of Class B Common Stock that (A) is disclosed either in a Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission or in writing to the Secretary of the Company, (B) either has a term not exceeding one year or is terminable by the holder of the shares subject thereto at any time and (C) does not involve any payment of cash, securities, property or other consideration to the holder of the shares subject thereto other than the mutual promise to vote shares in a designated manner; (iv) the pledge of shares of Class B Common Stock by a stockholder that creates a mere security interest in such shares pursuant to a bona fide loan or indebtedness transaction for so long as such stockholder continues to exercise exclusive voting control over such pledged shares; provided, however, that a foreclosure on such shares or other similar action by the pledgee shall constitute a Transfer unless such foreclosure or similar action qualifies as a Permitted Transfer; or (v) entering into, or reaching an agreement, arrangement or understanding regarding, a support or similar voting or tender agreement (with or without granting a proxy) in connection with a liquidation of the Company, business combination, or acquisition that has been approved by the Board of Directors.

 

FIFTH:

 

A. The number of members of the entire Board shall be fixed, from time to time, exclusively by the Board, in accordance with the bylaws of the Corporation (as amended from time to time in accordance with the provisions hereof and thereof, the “Bylaws”), subject to the rights of holders of any series of Preferred Stock with respect to the election of directors, if any.

 

B. The Board shall consist of directors whose number shall be fixed exclusively by the Board. All directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of stockholders for a term expiring at the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors shall have been elected and qualified. Except as the DGCL may otherwise require, in the interim between annual meetings of stockholders or special meetings of stockholders called for the election of directors and/or the removal of one or more directors and the filling of any vacancy in that connection, newly created directorships and any vacancies in the Board, including unfilled vacancies resulting from the removal of directors, may be filled only by the vote of a majority of the remaining directors then in office, although less than a quorum (as defined in the Bylaws), or by the sole remaining director. All directors shall hold office until the expiration of their respective terms of office and until their successors shall have been elected and qualified. A director elected to fill a vacancy resulting from the death, resignation or removal of a director shall serve for the remainder of the term and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified. Directors may be removed from office at any time, but only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of holders of 66-2/3% of the voting power of all then-outstanding shares of capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class.

 

 

 

 

SIXTH: The following provisions are inserted for the management of the business and for the conduct of the affairs of the Corporation, and for further definition, limitation and regulation of the powers of the Corporation and of its directors and stockholders:

 

A. Election of directors need not be by ballot unless the Bylaws so provide.

 

B. In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by the laws of the State of Delaware, the Board is expressly authorized to make, alter and repeal the Bylaws without the consent of the stockholders in any manner not inconsistent with the laws of the State of Delaware or this Certificate. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Certificate or any provision of law which might otherwise permit a lesser vote of the stockholders, the stockholders may adopt, amend, alter or repeal the Bylaws only with the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than 66-2/3% of the voting power of all outstanding securities of the Corporation generally entitled to vote in the election of directors, voting together as a single class.

 

C. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the stockholders of the Corporation at a annual or special meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation may be effected by written consent in lieu of a meeting.

 

D. Except as otherwise expressly provided by the terms of any series of Preferred Stock permitting the holders of such series of Preferred Stock to call a special meeting of the holders of such series, special meetings of the stockholders of the Corporation may be called only by the chairperson of the Board, the chief executive officer of the Corporation or the Board, and the ability of the stockholders to call a special meeting of the stockholders is hereby specifically denied.

 

E. Advance notice of stockholder nominations for the election of directors and of business to be brought by stockholders before any meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation shall be given in the manner provided in the Bylaws.

 

F. The directors in their discretion may submit any contract or act for approval or ratification at any annual meeting of the stockholders or at any special meeting of the stockholders called for the purpose of considering any such act or contract, and any contract or act that shall be approved or be ratified by the vote of the holders of a majority of the stock of the Corporation which is represented in person or by proxy at such meeting and entitled to vote thereat (provided that a lawful quorum of stockholders be there represented in person or by proxy), unless a higher vote is required by applicable law, shall be as valid and binding upon the Corporation and upon all the stockholders as though it had been approved or ratified by every stockholder of the Corporation, whether or not the contract or act would otherwise be open to legal attack because of directors’ interests, or for any other reason.

 

G. In addition to the powers and authorities hereinbefore or by statute expressly conferred upon them, the directors are hereby empowered to exercise all such powers and do all such acts and things as may be exercised or done by the Corporation; subject, nevertheless, to the provisions of the statutes of the State of Delaware and of this Certificate.

 

SEVENTH:

 

A. A director or officer of the Corporation shall not be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director or officer, except to the extent such exemption from liability or limitation thereof is not permitted under the DGCL, as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended from time to time. If the DGCL is amended to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of directors or officers, then the liability of a director or officer of the Corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, as so amended. Neither the repeal or modification of this paragraph A nor, to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, any modification of law shall adversely affect any right or protection of a director of the Corporation with respect to events occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

 

 

 

 

B. The Corporation, to the full extent permitted by Section 145 of the DGCL, as amended from time to time, shall indemnify all persons whom it may indemnify pursuant thereto, and such right to indemnification shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer of the Corporation and shall inure to the benefit of such person’s heirs, executors and personal and legal representatives. Expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by an officer or director in defending any civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative action, suit or proceeding for which such officer or director may be entitled to indemnification hereunder shall be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that he or she is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized hereby.

 

C. The rights to indemnification and advancement of expenses conferred in this Article Seventh of this Certificate shall neither be exclusive of, nor be deemed in limitation of, any rights to which any person may otherwise be or become entitled or permitted under this Certificate, the Bylaws, any statute, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise.

 

EIGHTH: Whenever a compromise or arrangement is proposed between this Corporation and its creditors or any class of them and/or between this Corporation and its stockholders or any class of them, any court of equitable jurisdiction within the State of Delaware may, on the application in a summary way of this Corporation or of any creditor or stockholder thereof or on the application of any receiver or receivers appointed for this Corporation under Section 291 of Title 8 of the Delaware Code or on the application of trustees in dissolution or of any receiver or receivers appointed for this Corporation under Section 279 of Title 8 of the Delaware Code order a meeting of the creditors or class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders of this Corporation, as the case may be, to be summoned in such manner as the said court directs. If a majority in number representing three fourths in value of the creditors or class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders of this Corporation, as the case may be, agree to any compromise or arrangement and to any reorganization of this Corporation as a consequence of such compromise or arrangement, the said compromise or arrangement and the said reorganization shall, if sanctioned by the court to which the said application has been made, be binding on all the creditors or class of creditors, and/or on all the stockholders or class of stockholders, of this Corporation, as the case may be, and also on this Corporation.

 

NINTH:

 

A. Unless a majority of the Board, acting on behalf of the Corporation, consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be the sole and exclusive forum for any stockholder (including a beneficial owner) to bring (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Corporation, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer or other employee of the Corporation to the Corporation or the Corporation’s stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim against the Corporation, its directors, officers or employees arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or this Certificate or the Bylaws, or (iv) any action asserting a claim against the Corporation, its directors, officers or employees governed by the internal affairs doctrine and, if brought outside of Delaware, the stockholder bringing the suit will be deemed to have consented to service of process on such stockholder’s counsel. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware shall not be the sole and exclusive forum for any of the following actions: (A) as to which the Court of Chancery in the State of Delaware determines that there is an indispensable party not subject to the jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery (and the indispensable party does not consent to the personal jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery within ten days following such determination), (B) which is vested in the exclusive jurisdiction of a court or forum other than the Court of Chancery, (C) for which the Court of Chancery does not have subject matter jurisdiction, or (D) any action arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or, in each case, rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, for which there is exclusive federal or concurrent federal and state jurisdiction.

 

 

 

 

B. If any action the subject matter of which is within the scope of paragraph A immediately above is filed in a court other than a court located within the State of Delaware (a “Foreign Action”) in the name of any stockholder, such stockholder shall be deemed to have consented to (i) the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within the State of Delaware in connection with any action brought in any such court to enforce paragraph A immediately above (an “Enforcement Action”) and (ii) having service of process made upon such stockholder in any such Enforcement Action by service upon such stockholder’s counsel in the Foreign Action as agent for such stockholder.

 

C. If any provision or provisions of this Article Ninth shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable as applied to any person or entity or circumstance for any reason whatsoever, then, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the validity, legality and enforceability of such provisions in any other circumstance and of the remaining provisions of this Article Ninth (including, without limitation, each portion of any sentence of this Article Ninth containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable that is not itself held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable) and the application of such provision to other persons or entities and circumstances shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in shares of capital stock of the Corporation shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to the provisions of this Article Ninth.

 

TENTH: The doctrine of corporate opportunity, or any other analogous doctrine, shall not apply with respect to the Corporation or any of its officers or directors in circumstances where the application of any such doctrine would conflict with any fiduciary duties or contractual obligations they may have as of the date of this Certificate or in the future, and the Corporation renounces any expectancy that any of the directors or officers of the Corporation will offer any such corporate opportunity of which he or she may become aware to the Corporation. In addition to the foregoing, the doctrine of corporate opportunity shall not apply to any other corporate opportunity with respect to any of the directors or officers of the Corporation unless such corporate opportunity is offered to such person solely in his or her capacity as a director or officer of the Corporation and such opportunity is one the Corporation is legally and contractually permitted to undertake and would otherwise be reasonable for the Corporation to pursue.

 

ELEVENTH: The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter or repeal any provision contained in this Certificate, in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by this Certificate and the DGCL, and all rights, preferences and privileges herein conferred upon stockholders of the Corporation by and pursuant to this Certificate in its present form or as hereafter amended are granted subject to the right reserved in this Article Eleventh. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Certificate or any provision of law which might otherwise permit a lesser vote or no vote, but in addition to any other vote that may be required by law, applicable stock exchange rule or the terms of any series of Preferred Stock, the stockholders may amend, alter, or repeal, or adopt any provision inconsistent with, any provision of Article Fifth, Sixth or Eleventh of this Certificate only with the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than 66-2/3% of the voting power of all outstanding securities of the Corporation generally entitled to vote in the election of directors, voting together as a single class.

 

TWELFTH: The Corporation will not be subject to Section 203 of the DGCL.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to be signed by its , as of the day of , 2025.

 

 
, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 3.2

 

Adopted as of , 2026

 

BYLAWS

OF

BOOST RUN INC.

 

ARTICLE I

OFFICES

 

1.1 Registered Office. The registered office of Boost Run Inc. (the “Corporation”) in the State of Delaware shall be established and maintained at Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington (New Castle County), Delaware 19801 and The Corporation Trust Company. shall be the registered agent of the corporation in charge thereof.

 

1.2 Other Offices. The Corporation may also have offices at such other places both within and without the State of Delaware as the board of directors of the Corporation (the “Board of Directors”) may from time to time determine or the business of the Corporation may require.

 

ARTICLE II

MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

 

2.1 Place of Meetings. All meetings of the stockholders shall be held at such time and place, either within or without the State of Delaware, as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting or in a duly executed waiver of notice thereof.

 

2.2 Annual Meetings.

 

(a) The annual meeting of stockholders shall be held on such date and at such time as may be fixed by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting, for the purpose of electing directors and for the transaction of only such other business as is properly brought before the meeting in accordance with these Bylaws (the “Bylaws”).

 

(b) Written notice of an annual meeting stating the place, date and hour of the meeting, shall be given to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the date of the annual meeting.

 

(c) To be properly brought before the annual meeting, business must be either (i) specified in the notice of annual meeting (or any supplement or amendment thereto) given by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, (ii) otherwise brought before the annual meeting by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, or (iii) otherwise properly brought before the annual meeting by a stockholder. In addition to any other applicable requirements, for business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder, the stockholder must have given timely notice thereof in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice must be delivered to or mailed and received at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not less than sixty (60) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the meeting; provided, however, that in the event that less than seventy (70) days’ notice or prior public disclosure of the date of the annual meeting is given or made to stockholders, notice by a stockholder, to be timely, must be received no later than the close of business on the tenth (10th) day following the day on which such notice of the date of the annual meeting was mailed or such public disclosure was made, whichever first occurs. A stockholder’s notice to the Secretary shall set forth (a) as to each matter the stockholder proposes to bring before the annual meeting (i) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the annual meeting and the reasons for conducting such business at the annual meeting, and (ii) any material interest of the stockholder in such business, and (b) as to the stockholder giving the notice (i) the name and record address of the stockholder and (ii) the class, series and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation which are beneficially owned by the stockholder. Notwithstanding anything in these Bylaws to the contrary, no business shall be conducted at the annual meeting except in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Article II, Section 2. The officer of the Corporation presiding at an annual meeting shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the annual meeting that business was not properly brought before the annual meeting in accordance with the provisions of this Article II, Section 2, and if such officer should so determine, such officer shall so declare to the annual meeting and any such business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted.

 

 

 

 

2.3 Special Meetings.

 

(a) Special meetings of the stockholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”), may only be called by the chairperson of the Board, the chief executive officer of the Corporation or the Board of Directors. Such request shall state the purpose or purposes of the proposed meeting.

 

(b) Unless otherwise provided by law, written notice of a special meeting of stockholders, stating the time, place and purpose or purposes thereof, shall be given to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting, not less than ten (10) or more than sixty (60) days before the date fixed for the meeting. Business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice.

 

2.4 Quorum. The holders of a majority of the voting power of the capital stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the stockholders for the transaction of business except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation. If, however, such quorum shall not be present or represented at any meeting of the stockholders, the holders of a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by the stockholders entitled to vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, shall have power to adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present or represented. At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum shall be present or represented, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally noticed. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder entitled to vote at the meeting.

 

2.5 Organization.

 

(a) The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall act as chairman of meetings of the stockholders. The Board of Directors may designate any other officer or director of the Corporation to act as chairman of any meeting in the absence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors may further provide for determining who shall act as chairman of any stockholders meeting in the absence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors and such designee.

 

(b) The Secretary of the Corporation shall act as secretary of all meetings of the stockholders, but in the absence of the Secretary the presiding officer may appoint any other person to act as secretary of any meeting.

 

2.6 Voting. Unless otherwise required by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, any question (other than the election of directors) brought before any meeting of stockholders shall be decided by the vote of the holders of a majority of the stock represented and entitled to vote on such question. At all meetings of stockholders for the election of directors, a plurality of the votes cast shall be sufficient to elect each director. Each stockholder represented at a meeting of stockholders shall be entitled to cast one vote for each share of the capital stock entitled to vote thereat held by such stockholder, unless otherwise provided by the Certificate of Incorporation. Each stockholder entitled to vote at a meeting of stockholders or to express consent or dissent to corporate action in writing without a meeting may authorize any person or persons to act for him by proxy. All proxies shall be executed in writing and shall be filed with the Secretary of the Corporation not later than the day on which exercised. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three (3) years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. The Board of Directors, in its discretion, or the officer of the Corporation presiding at a meeting of stockholders, in his or her discretion, may require that any votes cast at such meeting shall be cast by written ballot.

 

2.7

 

2.8 Voting List. The officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the corporation shall prepare and make, at least ten (10) days before every meeting of stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order, showing the address of each stockholder and the class and number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours, for a period of at least ten (10) days prior to the election, either at a place within the city, town or village where the election is to be held, which place shall be specified in the notice of the meeting, or, if not specified, at the place where said meeting is to be held.

 

 

 

 

2.9 Stock Ledger. The stock ledger of the Corporation shall be the only evidence as to who are the stockholders entitled to examine the stock ledger, the list required by Section 2.8 or the books of the Corporation, or to vote in person or by proxy at any meeting of stockholders.

 

2.10 Adjournment. Any meeting of the stockholders, including one at which directors are to be elected, may be adjourned for such periods as the presiding officer of the meeting or the stockholders present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote shall direct.

 

2.11 Ratification. Any transaction questioned in any stockholders’ derivative suit, or any other suit to enforce alleged rights of the Corporation or any of its stockholders, on the ground of lack of authority, defective or irregular execution, adverse interest of any director, officer or stockholder, nondisclosure, miscomputation or the application of improper principles or practices of accounting may be approved, ratified and confirmed before or after judgment by the Board of Directors or by the holders of Common Stock and, if so approved, ratified or confirmed, shall have the same force and effect as if the questioned transaction had been originally duly authorized, and said approval, ratification or confirmation shall be binding upon the Corporation and all of its stockholders and shall constitute a bar to any claim or execution of any judgment in respect of such questioned transaction.

 

2.12 Inspectors. The election of directors and any other vote by ballot at any meeting of the stockholders shall be supervised by at least one inspector. Such inspectors shall be appointed by the Board of Directors in advance of the meeting. If the inspector so appointed shall refuse to serve or shall not be present, such appointment shall be made by the officer presiding at the meeting.

 

ARTICLE III

DIRECTORS

 

3.1 Powers; Number; Qualifications. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise provided by law or in the Certificate of Incorporation. The number of directors which shall constitute the Board of Directors shall be not less than one (1) nor more than nine (9). The exact number of directors shall be fixed from time to time, within the limits specified in this Section 3.1 or in the Certificate of Incorporation, by the Board of Directors. Directors need not be stockholders of the Corporation. The Board may be divided into classes as more fully described in the Certificate of Incorporation.

 

3.2 Election; Term of Office; Resignation; Removal; Vacancies. Each director shall hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders (or if the Board is divided in classes, the next annual meeting at which such director’s class stands for election) or until such director’s earlier resignation, removal from office, death or incapacity. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors or from any other cause may be filled only by a majority of the directors then in office, although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director and each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of the class for which such director shall have been chosen, and until his or her successor shall be elected and qualified, or until such director’s earlier resignation, removal from office, death or incapacity.

 

3.3 Nominations. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or any Preferred Stock Designation (as defined in the Certificate of Incorporation), nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors of the Corporation at a meeting of stockholders of the Corporation may be made at such meeting by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, by any committee or persons appointed by the Board of Directors or by any stockholder of the Corporation entitled to vote for the election of directors at the meeting who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 3.3. Such nominations by any stockholder shall be made pursuant to timely notice in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice shall be delivered to or mailed and received at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not less than sixty (60) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the meeting; provided however, that in the event that less than seventy (70) days’ notice or prior public disclosure of the date of the meeting is given or made to stockholders, notice by the stockholder, to be timely, must be received no later than the close of business on the tenth (10th) day following the day on which such notice of the date of the meeting was mailed or such public disclosure was made, whichever first occurs. Such stockholder’s notice to the Secretary shall set forth (i) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election or reelection as a director, (a) the name, age, business address and residence address of the person, (b) the principal occupation or employment of the person, (c) the class and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation which are beneficially owned by the person, and (d) any other information relating to the person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations for proxies for election of directors pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and (ii) as to the stockholder giving the notice (a) the name and record address of the stockholder and (b) the class and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation which are beneficially owned by the stockholder. The Corporation may require any proposed nominee to furnish such other information as may reasonably be required by the Corporation to determine the eligibility of such proposed nominee to serve as a director of the Corporation. No person shall be eligible for election as a director of the Corporation unless nominated in accordance with the procedures set forth herein. The officer of the Corporation presiding at an annual meeting shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a nomination was not made in accordance with the foregoing procedure, and if he should so determine, he shall so declare to the meeting and the defective nomination shall be disregarded.

 

 

 

 

3.4 Meetings. The Board of Directors of the Corporation may hold meetings, both regular and special, either within or without the State of Delaware. The first meeting of each newly elected Board of Directors shall be held immediately after and at the same place as the meeting of the stockholders at which it is elected and no notice of such meeting shall be necessary to the newly elected directors in order to legally constitute the meeting, provided a quorum shall be present. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the Chairman or a majority of the entire Board of Directors. Notice thereof stating the place, date and hour of the meeting shall be given to each director either by mail not less than forty-eight (48) hours before the date of the meeting, by telephone, facsimile, telegram or e-mail on twenty-four (24) hours’ notice, or on such shorter notice as the person or persons calling such meeting may deem necessary or appropriate in the circumstances.

 

3.5 Quorum. Except as may be otherwise specifically provided by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, at all meetings of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof, a majority of the entire Board of Directors or such committee, as the case may be, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the act of a majority of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors. If a quorum shall not be present at any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any committee thereof, a majority of the directors present thereat may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present.

 

3.6 Organization of Meetings.

 

(a) The Board of Directors shall elect one of its members to be Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall lead the Board of Directors in fulfilling its responsibilities as set forth in these By-Laws, including its responsibility to oversee the performance of the Corporation, and shall determine the agenda and perform all other duties and exercise all other powers which are or from time to time may be delegated to him or her by the Board of Directors.

 

(b) Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be presided over by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, or in his or her absence, by the Chief Executive Officer, or in the absence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer by such other person as the Board of Directors may designate or the members present may select.

 

3.7 Actions of Board of Directors Without Meeting. Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting, if all members of the Board of Directors or of such committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing or by electronic transmission, and the writing or writings or electronic transmission or transmissions are filled with the minutes of proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

 

 

 

 

3.8 Removal of Directors by Stockholders. Directors of the Board of Directors may be removed from office at any time, but only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of holders of 66-2/3% of the voting power of all then-outstanding shares of capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class.

 

3.9 Resignations. Any Director may resign at any time by submitting his or her written resignation to the Board of Directors or Secretary of the Corporation. Such resignation shall take effect at the time of its receipt by the Corporation unless another time be fixed in the resignation, in which case it shall become effective at the time so fixed. The acceptance of a resignation shall not be required to make it effective.

 

3.10 Committees. The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the Corporation. In the absence or disqualification of a member of a committee, the member or members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not he or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided by law and in the resolution of the Board of Directors establishing such committee, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to amending the Certificate of Incorporation, adopting an agreement of merger or consolidation, recommending to the stockholders the sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of the Corporation’s property and assets, recommending to the stockholders a dissolution of the Corporation or a revocation of a dissolution or amending the Bylaws of the Corporation; and, unless the resolution expressly so provides, no such committee shall have the power or authority to declare a dividend or to authorize the issuance of stock or to adopt a certificate of ownership and merger. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors when required.

 

3.11 Compensation. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. Without limiting the foregoing, the directors shall be paid their reasonable expenses, if any, of attendance at each meeting of the Board or any committee thereof and may be paid a fixed sum for attendance at each such meeting and an annual retainer or salary for service as director or committee member, payable in cash or securities. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor. Directors who are full-time employees of the Corporation shall not receive any compensation for their service as director or as a member of any committee of the Board of Directors.

 

3.12 Interested Directors. No contract or transaction between the Corporation and one or more of its directors or officers, or between the Corporation and any other corporation, partnership, association, or other organization in which one or more of its directors or officers are directors or officers, or have a financial interest, shall be void or voidable solely for this reason, or solely because the director or officer is present at or participates in the meeting of the Board of Directors or committee thereof which authorizes the contract or transaction, or solely because his, her or their votes are counted for such purpose, if (i) the material facts as to his, her or their relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the Board of Directors or the committee, and the Board of Directors or committee in good faith authorizes the contract or transaction by the affirmative votes of a majority of the disinterested directors, even though the disinterested directors be less than a quorum; or (ii) the material facts as to his, her or their relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the stockholders entitled to vote thereon, and the contract or transaction is specifically approved in good faith by vote of the stockholders; or (iii) the contract or transaction is fair as to the Corporation as of the time it is authorized, approved or ratified, by the Board of Directors, a committee thereof or the stockholders. Common or interested directors may be counted in determining the presence of a quorum at a meeting of the Board of Directors or of a committee which authorizes the contract or transaction.

 

3.13 Meetings by Means of Conference Telephone. Members of the Board of Directors or any committee designed by the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors or of a committee of the Board of Directors by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in a meeting pursuant to this subsection shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.

 

 

 

 

ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS

 

4.1 General. The officers of the Corporation shall be elected or appointed by the Board of Directors and may consist of: a Chairman of the Board, Vice Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer. The Board of Directors, in its discretion, may also elect or appoint one or more Vice Presidents (including Executive Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents), Assistant Secretaries, Assistant Treasurers, a Controller and or desirable. Any number of offices may be held by the same person and more than one person may hold the same office, unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws. The officers of the Corporation need not be stockholders of the Corporation, nor need such officers be directors of the Corporation.

 

4.2 Election. The Board of Directors at its first meeting held after each annual meeting of stockholders shall elect the officers of the Corporation who shall hold their offices for such terms and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors; and all officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualified, or until their earlier resignation or removal. Except as otherwise provided in this ARTICLE IV, any officer elected by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors. Any vacancy occurring in any office of the Corporation shall be filled by the Board of Directors. The salaries of all officers who are directors of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors.

 

4.3 Voting Securities Owned by the Corporation. Powers of attorney, proxies, waivers of notice of meeting, consents and other instruments relating to securities owned by the Corporation may be executed in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation by the Chief Executive Officer, President or any Vice President, and any such officer may, in the name and on behalf of the Corporation, take all such action as any such officer may deem advisable to vote in person or by proxy at any meeting of security holders of any corporation in which the Corporation may own securities and at any such meeting shall possess and may exercise any and all rights and powers incident to the ownership of such securities and which, as the owner thereof, the Corporation might have exercised and possessed if present. The Board of Directors may, by resolution, from time to time confer like powers upon any other person or persons.

 

4.4 Chief Executive Officer. Subject to the provisions of these Bylaws and to the direction of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer shall have ultimate authority for decisions relating to the general management and control of the affairs and business of the Corporation and shall perform such other duties and exercise such other powers which are or from time to time may be delegated to him or her by the Board of Directors or these Bylaws, all in accordance with basic policies as established by and subject to the oversight of the Board of Directors.

 

4.5 President. At the request of the Chief Executive Officer, or in the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, or in the event of his, her or her inability or refusal to act, the President shall perform the duties of the Chief Executive Officer, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon such office. The President shall perform such other duties and have such other powers as the Board of Directors from time to time may prescribe.

 

4.6 Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer shall have general supervision, direction and control of the financial affairs of the Corporation and shall perform such other duties and exercise such other powers which are or from time to time may be delegated to him or her by the Board of Directors or these Bylaws, all in accordance with basic policies as established by and subject to the oversight of the Board of Directors. In the absence of a named Treasurer, the Chief Financial Officer shall also have the powers and duties of the Treasurer as hereinafter set forth and shall be authorized and empowered to sign as Treasurer in any case where such officer’s signature is required.

 

 

 

 

4.7 Vice Presidents. At the request of the Chief Executive Officer or the President, or in the absence of the President, or in the event of his or her inability or refusal to act, the Vice President or the Vice Presidents if there is more than one (in the order designated by the Board of Directors) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon such office. Each Vice President shall perform such other duties and have such other powers as the Board of Directors from time to time may prescribe. If there be no Vice President, the Board of Directors shall designate the officer of the Corporation who, in the absence of the President or in the event of the inability or refusal of such officer to act, shall perform the duties of such office, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon such office.

 

4.8 Secretary. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and all meetings of stockholders and record all the proceedings thereat in a book or books to be kept for that purpose; the Secretary shall also perform like duties for the standing committees when required. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the stockholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer, under whose supervision the Secretary shall be. If the Secretary shall be unable or shall refuse to cause to be given notice of all meetings of the stockholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors, then any Assistant Secretary shall perform such actions. If there be no Assistant Secretary, then the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer may choose another officer to cause such notice to be given. The Secretary shall have custody of the seal of the Corporation and the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary, if there be one, shall have authority to affix the same to any instrument requiring it and when so affixed, it may be attested by the signature of the Secretary or by the signature of any such Assistant Secretary. The Board of Directors may give general authority to any other officer to affix the seal of the Corporation and to attest the affixing by his or her signature. The Secretary shall see that all books, reports, statements, certificates and other documents and records required by law to be kept or filed are properly kept or filed, as the case may be.

 

4.9 Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Corporation and shall deposit all moneys and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Corporation in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall disburse the funds of the Corporation as may be ordered by the Board of Directors, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render to the Chief Executive Officer, President and the Board of Directors, at its regular meetings, or when the Board of Directors so requires, an account of all his or her transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition of the Corporation. If required by the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall give the Corporation a bond in such sum and with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the Board of Directors for the faithful performance of the duties of his or her office and for the restoration to the Corporation, in case of his or her death, resignation, retirement or removal from office, of all books, papers, vouchers, money and other property of whatever kind in his or her possession or under his or her control belonging to the Corporation.

 

4.10 Assistant Secretaries. Except as may be otherwise provided in these Bylaws, Assistant Secretaries, if there be any, shall perform such duties and have such powers as from time to time may be assigned to them by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, the President, any Vice President, if there be one, or the Secretary, and in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of his or her disability or refusal to act, shall perform the duties of the Secretary, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the Secretary.

 

4.11 Assistant Treasurers. Assistant Treasurers, if there be any, shall perform such duties and have such powers as from time to time may be assigned to them by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, the President, any Vice President, if there be one, or the Treasurer, and in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of his or her disability or refusal to act, shall perform the duties of the Treasurer, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the Treasurer. If required by the Board of Directors, an Assistant Treasurer shall give the Corporation a bond in such sum and with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the Board of Directors for the faithful performance of the duties of his or her office and for the restoration to the Corporation, in case of his or her death, resignation, retirement or removal from office, of all books, papers, vouchers, money and other property of whatever kind in his or her possession or under his or her control belonging to the Corporation.

 

4.12 Controller. The Controller shall establish and maintain the accounting records of the Corporation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis, maintain proper internal control of the assets of the Corporation and shall perform such other duties as the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, the President or any Vice President of the Corporation may prescribe.

 

 

 

 

4.13 Other Officers. Such other officers as the Board of Directors may choose shall perform such duties and have such powers as from time to time may be assigned to them by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may delegate to any other officer of the Corporation the power to choose such other officers and to prescribe their respective duties and powers.

 

4.14 Vacancies. The Board of Directors shall have the power to fill any vacancies in any office occurring from whatever reason.

 

4.15 Resignations. Any officer may resign at any time by submitting his or her written resignation to the Corporation. Such resignation shall take effect at the time of its receipt by the Corporation, unless another time be fixed in the resignation, in which case it shall become effective at the time so fixed. The acceptance of a resignation shall not be required to make it effective.

 

4.16 Removal. Subject to the provisions of any employment agreement approved by the Board of Directors, any officer of the Corporation may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the Board of Directors.

 

ARTICLE V

CAPITAL STOCK

 

5.1 Form of Certificates. The shares of stock in the Corporation may be certificated or uncertificated, subject to the sole discretion of the Board of Directors and the requirements of Delaware General Corporate Law (the “DGCL”). Stock certificates shall be in such forms as the Board of Directors may prescribe and signed by the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, President or a Vice President and by the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer, or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Corporation.

 

5.2 Signatures. Any or all of the signatures on a stock certificate may be a facsimile, including, but not limited to, signatures of officers of the Corporation and countersignatures of a transfer agent or registrar. In case an officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

 

5.3 Lost Certificates. The Board of Directors may direct a new stock certificate or certificates to be issued in place of any stock certificate or certificates theretofore issued by the Corporation alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming the certificate of stock to be lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issue of a new stock certificate, the Board of Directors may, in its discretion and as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate, or his or her legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the Board of Directors shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond in such sum as it may direct as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation with respect to the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed.

 

5.4 Transfers. Stock of the Corporation shall be transferable in the manner prescribed by law and in these Bylaws. Transfers of certificated stock shall be made on the books of the Corporation only by the person named in the certificate or by such person’s attorney lawfully constituted in writing and upon the surrender of the certificate therefor, which shall be canceled before a new certificate shall be issued. Transfers of uncertificated stock shall be made on the books of the Corporation only by the person then registered on the books of the Corporation as the owner of such shares or by such person’s attorney lawfully constituted in writing and written instruction to the Corporation containing such information as the Corporation or its agents may prescribe. No transfer of uncertificated stock shall be valid as against the Corporation for any purpose until it shall have been entered in the stock records of the Corporation by an entry showing from and to whom transferred. The Corporation shall have no duty to inquire into adverse claims with respect to any stock transfer unless (a) the Corporation has received a written notification of an adverse claim at a time and in a manner which affords the Corporation a reasonable opportunity to act on it prior to the issuance of a new, reissued or re-registered share certificate, in the case of certificated stock, or entry in the stock record books of the Corporation, in the case of uncertificated stock, and the notification identifies the claimant, the registered owner and the issue of which the share or shares is a part and provides an address for communications directed to the claimant; or (b) the Corporation has required and obtained, with respect to a fiduciary, a copy of a will, trust, indenture, articles of co-partnership, Bylaws or other controlling instruments, for a purpose other than to obtain appropriate evidence of the appointment or incumbency of the fiduciary, and such documents indicate, upon reasonable inspection, the existence of an adverse claim. The Corporation may discharge any duty of inquiry by any reasonable means, including notifying an adverse claimant by registered or certified mail at the address furnished by him or, if there be no such address, at his or her residence or regular place of business that the security has been presented for registration of transfer by a named person, and that the transfer will be registered unless within thirty days from the date of mailing the notification, either (a) an appropriate restraining order, injunction or other process issues from a court of competent jurisdiction; or (b) an indemnity bond, sufficient in the Corporation’s judgment to protect the Corporation and any transfer agent, registrar or other agent of the Corporation involved from any loss which it or they may suffer by complying with the adverse claim, is filed with the Corporation.

 

 

 

 

5.5 Fixing Record Date. In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, or to express consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights, or entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty (60) nor less than ten (10) days before the date of such meeting, nor more than ten (10) days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date of action with a meeting is adopted by the Board of Directors, nor more than sixty (60) days prior to any other action. If no record date is fixed:

 

(a) The record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held.

 

(b) The record date for determining stockholders entitled to express consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is necessary, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent is delivered to the Corporation.

 

(c) The record date for determining stockholders for any other purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

 

A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting; provided, however, that the Board of Directors may fix a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

 

5.6 Registered Stockholders. Prior to due presentment for transfer of any share or shares, the Corporation shall treat the registered owner thereof as the person exclusively entitled to vote, to receive notifications and to all other benefits of ownership with respect to such share or shares, and shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise provided by the laws of the State Delaware.

 

ARTICLE VI

NOTICES

 

6.1 Form of Notice. Notices to directors and stockholders other than notices to directors of special meetings of the board of Directors which may be given by any means stated in Section 3.4, shall be in writing and delivered personally or mailed to the directors or stockholders at their addresses appearing on the books of the corporation. Notice by mail shall be deemed to be given at the time when the same shall be mailed. Notice to directors may also be given by telegram.

 

6.2 Waiver of Notice. Whenever any notice is required to be given under the provisions of law or the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws of the Corporation, a written waiver, signed by the person or persons entitled to notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except when the person attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular, or special meeting of the stockholders, Directors, or members of a committee of Directors need be specified in any written waiver of notice unless so required by the Certificate of Incorporation.

 

 

 

 

ARTICLE VII

INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

 

7.1 Actions by Third Parties. The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation) by reason of the fact that he or her is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if he or her acted in good faith and in a manner he or her reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which he or her reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful.

 

7.2 Actions by or in Right of the Company. The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party, or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he or her is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if he or her acted in good faith and in a manner he or her reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation and except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Corporation unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery or the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which the Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.

 

7.3 Success on the Merits. To the extent that a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in Sections 1 or 2 of this Article, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection therewith.

 

7.4 Standard of Conduct Determination. Any indemnification under Sections 7.1 or 7.2 (unless ordered by a court) shall be made by the Corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the director, officer, employee or agent is proper in the circumstances because he or her has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in such section. Such determination shall be made:

 

(a) by the Board of Directors by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, or

 

(b) if such a quorum is not obtainable, or, even if obtainable a quorum of disinterested directors so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, or

 

(c) by the stockholders.

 

7.5 Expenses. Expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by an officer or director in defending any civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit or proceeding may be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that he is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized in this Section. Such expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by other employees and agents may be so paid upon such terms and conditions, if any, as the Board of Directors deems appropriate.

 

 

 

 

7.6 Non-Exclusive Rights. The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to the other sections of this Article shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under the Certificate of Incorporation, any bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in his or her official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office.

 

7.7 Insurance. The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity, or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify him against such liability under the provisions of this Article.

 

7.8 Defined Terms.

 

(a) For purposes of this Article, references to “the Corporation” shall include, in addition to the resulting Corporation, any constituent Corporation (including any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger which, if its separate existence had continued, would have had power and authority to indemnify its directors, officers, and employees or agents, so that any person who is or was a director, officer employee or agent of such constituent Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of such constituent Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall stand in the same position under this Article with respect to the resulting or surviving Corporation as he would have with respect to such constituent Corporation of its separate existence had continued.

 

(b) For purposes of this Article, references to “other enterprises” shall include employee benefit plans; references to “fines” shall include any excise taxes assessed on a person with respect to any employee benefit plan; and references to “serving at the request of the Corporation” shall include any service as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation which imposes duties on, or involves services by, such director, officer, employee, or agent with respect to an employee benefit plan, its participants or beneficiaries; and a person who acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan shall be deemed to have acted in a manner “not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation” as referred to in this Article.

 

7.9 Continuation of Rights. The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, this Article shall, unless otherwise provided when authorized or ratified, continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person.

 

7.10 Limitation of Liability. No director or officer of the Corporation shall be personally liable to the Corporation or to any stockholder of the Corporation for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director or officer, except to the extent such exemption from liability or limitation thereof is not permitted under the DGCL, as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended from time to time.

 

ARTICLE VIII

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

8.1 Reliance on Books and Records. Each Director, each member of any committee designated by the Board of Directors, and each officer of the Corporation, shall, in the performance of his or her duties, be fully protected in relying in good faith upon the books of account or other records of the Corporation, including reports made to the Corporation by any of its officers, by an independent certified public accountant, or by an appraiser selected with reasonable care.

 

 

 

 

8.2 Maintenance and Inspection of Records.

 

(a) The Corporation shall, either at its principal executive office or at such place or places as designated by the Board of Directors, keep a record of its stockholders listing their names and addresses and the number and class of shares held by each stockholder, a copy of these by-laws, as may be amended to date, minute books, accounting books and other records.

 

(b) Any such records maintained by the Corporation may be kept on, or by means of, or be in the form of, any information storage device or method, provided that the records so kept can be converted into clearly legible paper form within a reasonable time. The Corporation shall so convert any records so kept upon the request of any person entitled to inspect such records pursuant to the provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law. When records are kept in such manner, a clearly legible paper form produced from or by means of the information storage device or method shall be admissible in evidence, and accepted for all other purposes, to the same extent as an original paper form accurately portrays the record.

 

(c) Any stockholder of record, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its stockholders, and its other books and records and to make copies or extracts therefrom. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a stockholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent is the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of attorney or such other writing that authorizes the attorney or other agent to so act on behalf of the stockholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the Corporation at its registered office in Delaware or at its principal executive office.

 

8.3 Inspection by Directors. Any director shall have the right to examine the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its stockholders, and its other books and records for a purpose reasonably related to his or her position as a director.

 

8.4 Dividends. Subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, if any, dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation may be declared by the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting, pursuant to law. Dividends may be paid in cash, in property, or in shares of the capital stock, subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation. Before payment of any dividend, there may be set aside out of any funds of the Corporation available for dividends such sum or sums as the Directors from time to time, in their absolute discretion, think proper as a reserve or reserves to meet contingencies, or for equalizing dividends, or for repairing or maintaining any property of the Corporation, or for such other purpose as the Directors shall think conducive to the interest of the Corporation, and the Directors may modify or abolish any such reserve in the manner in which it was created.

 

8.5 Checks. All checks or demands for money and notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

 

8.6 Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be as determined by the Board of Directors. If the Board of Directors shall fail to do so, the Chief Executive Officer shall fix the fiscal year.

 

8.7 Seal. The corporate seal shall have inscribed thereon the name of the Corporation, the year of its organization and the words “Corporate Seal, Delaware”. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or in any manner reproduced.

 

8.8 Amendments. Subject to any limitations in the Certificate of Incorporation, the original or other Bylaws may be adopted, amended or repealed by the stockholders entitled to vote thereon at any regular or special meeting or, if the Certificate of Incorporation so provides, by the Board of Directors. The fact that such power has been so conferred upon the Board of Directors shall not divest the stockholders of the power nor limit their power to adopt, amend or repeal Bylaws, subject to any limitations in the Certificate of Incorporation.

 

8.9 Interpretation of Bylaws. All words, terms and provisions of these Bylaws shall be interpreted and defined by and in accordance with the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, as amended, and as amended from time to time hereafter.

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.1

 

JOINDER AGREEMENT

 

This JOINDER (this “Joinder”) to the Lock-Up Agreement, dated as of September 15, 2025, by and among Boost Run Inc. (the “Company”) and the other parties identified therein (as the same has been and may be amended, supplemented or modified from time to time, the “Agreement”), is made and entered into as of May 8, 2026 (the “Joinder Date”), by the undersigned hereto (the “Investor”).

 

WHEREAS, the Investor desires to acknowledge that, upon execution of this Joinder and effective as of the Joinder Date, such Investor shall be party to, and bound by all of the terms and conditions of the Agreement; and

 

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties to this Joinder agree as follows:

 

1.Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Agreement.
  
2.Agreement to be Bound. The Investor hereby (a) acknowledges that the Investor has received and reviewed a complete copy of the Agreement and (b) agrees that upon execution of this Joinder, the Investor shall become a party to the Agreement and shall be fully bound by, and subject to, all of the applicable terms, conditions, representations and warranties and other provisions of the Agreement with all attendant rights, benefits, duties, restrictions and obligations stated therein as though an original party.
  
3.Effectiveness. This Joinder shall take effect and shall become a part of the Agreement as of the Joinder Date immediately upon the execution hereof.
  
4.Counterparts. This Joinder may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
  
5.Governing Law. This Joinder shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to principles of choice of law or conflicts of law to the extent that such principles would result in the application of the laws of another jurisdiction.
  
6.Headings. The headings contained in this Joinder are for purposes of convenience only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Joinder.

 

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Joinder as of the date set forth above.

 

  JOINING PARTY:
   
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Exhibit 10.2

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

 

THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of May 8, 2026, is made and entered into by and among Willow Lane Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company (together with its successors, the “Company”), Boost Run Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Pubco”), Willow Lane Sponsor, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sponsor”), BTIG, LLC (“BTIG”), Craig-Hallum Capital Group, LLC (“Craig-Hallum”), and certain members of Boost Run Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Target Company”) listed on the signature pages hereto (such members, the “Boost Run Holders” and, together with the Sponsor, BTIG, Craig-Hallum and any person or entity who hereafter becomes a party to this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.2 of this Agreement, a “Holder” and collectively the “Holders”). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Business Combination Agreement (defined below).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, the Company has 4,628,674 Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (including the shares of Pubco Common Stock issued or issuable upon the conversion of any such ordinary shares or that are issued in exchange for such ordinary shares in the SPAC Merger, the “Founder Shares”), issued and outstanding;

 

WHEREAS, the Founder Shares are convertible into Class A ordinary shares of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share, on the terms and conditions provided in the Company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association;

 

WHEREAS, the Company, Sponsor, BTIG and Craig-Hallum are parties to that certain Registration Rights Agreement, dated November 7, 2024 (as amended, the “Original Registration Rights Agreement”);

 

WHEREAS, on November 7, 2024, the Company and the Sponsor entered into that certain Private Placement Warrants Purchase Agreement (the “Warrant Subscription Agreement”), pursuant to which the Sponsor purchased an aggregate of 4,007,222 redeemable warrants (the “Private Placement Warrants”) in a private placement transaction occurring simultaneously with the closing of the Company’s initial public offering;

 

WHEREAS, on November 7, 2024, the Company, BTIG and Craig-Hallum entered into that certain Private Placement Warrants Purchase Agreement (the “Underwriters Warrant Subscription Agreement”), pursuant to which BTIG and Craig-Hallum purchased an aggregate of 1,138,500 Private Placement Warrants in a private placement transaction occurring simultaneously with the Closing of the Company’s initial public offering;

 

WHEREAS, in order to finance the Company’s transaction costs in connection with its initial business combination, the Sponsor, its affiliates or any of the Company’s officers and directors may loan to the Company funds as the Company may require, of which up to $1,500,000 of such loans may be convertible into additional warrants (such warrants, including any Pubco warrants issued in the SPAC Merger in exchange for such private placement equivalent warrants, the “Working Capital Warrants”) at a price of $1.00 per Working Capital Warrant at the option of the lender;

 

WHEREAS, on September 15, 2025, the Company, Pubco, the Target Company, Benchmark Merger Sub I Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco (“SPAC Merger Sub”), and Benchmark Merger Sub II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco (“Company Merger Sub”) George Peng, solely as a representative of the SPAC shareholders (the “SPAC Representative”) and Andrew Karos, solely as a representative of the Sellers (the “Seller Representative”), entered into that certain Business Combination Agreement (as amended from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”);

 

 

 

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, subject to the terms and conditions thereof, among other matters, the Company shall de-register by way of continuation out of the Cayman Islands and re-register into the State of Delaware so as to become a Delaware corporation pursuant to the Companies Act (as Revised) of the Cayman Islands (the “Act”) and the applicable provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) and, upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (the “Closing”): (a) SPAC Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving entity (the “SPAC Merger”) and each issued and outstanding security of the SPAC immediately prior to the effective time of the SPAC Merger shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be cancelled, in exchange for the issuance to the holder thereof of a substantially equivalent Pubco security; (b) Company Merger Sub will merge with and into the Target Company, with the Target Company continuing as the surviving entity (the “Company Merger,” and together with the SPAC Merger, the “Mergers”) and each issued and outstanding security of the Target Company immediately prior to the effective time of the Company Merger shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be cancelled, in exchange for the issuance to the holder thereof of shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Pubco (“Pubco Common Stock”); and (c) as a result of which Mergers, among other matters, the Company and the Target Company will become wholly-owned subsidiaries of Pubco and Pubco will become a publicly traded company, all in accordance with the applicable provisions of the DGCL and the Act;

 

WHEREAS, on September 15, 2025, the Sponsor, Goodrich ILMJS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“SPV” and, together with the Sponsor, the “Designated Earnout Recipients”), and Pubco entered into an Agreement (the “Earnout Agreement”) with respect to certain earnout shares to be issued on a contingent basis to the Designated Earnout Recipients (such shares, the “Designated Earnout Shares”);

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, certain earnout shares are to be awarded to recipients designated by Pubco (the “Pubco-Designated Earnout Shares” and, together with the Designated Earnout Shares, the “Earnout Shares”);

 

WHEREAS, on September 15, 2025, (i) Sellers entered into Lock-Up Agreements with the Company and Pubco (each a “Lock-Up Agreement”), and (ii) the Company, the Sponsor, Pubco, the IPO Underwriter and the other “Insiders” named therein entered into an amendment to letter agreement, dated as of November 7, 2024, by and among the Company, the Sponsor and each of the Company’s officers and directors (as amended, the “Insider Letter);

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.5 of the Original Registration Rights Agreement, the provisions, covenants and conditions set forth therein may be amended or modified upon the written consent of the Company and the holders of at least a majority-in-interest of the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Original Registration Rights Agreement) at the time in question, and the Sponsor is holder of at least a majority-in-interest of the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Original Registration Rights Agreement) as of the date hereof; and

 

WHEREAS, the Company and the Sponsor desire to amend and restate the Original Registration Rights Agreement and enter into this Agreement, pursuant to which Pubco shall grant the Holders certain registration rights with respect to certain securities of Pubco, as set forth in this Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the representations, covenants and agreements contained herein, and certain other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

 

Article I

DEFINITIONS

 

1.1 Definitions. The terms defined in this Article I shall, for all purposes of this Agreement, have the respective meanings set forth below:

 

Adverse Disclosure” shall mean any public disclosure of material non-public information, which disclosure, in the good faith judgment of the Chief Executive Officer or principal financial officer of Pubco, after consultation with counsel to Pubco, (i) would be required to be made in any Registration Statement or Prospectus in order for the applicable Registration Statement or Prospectus not to contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements contained therein (in the case of any prospectus and any preliminary prospectus, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading, (ii) would not be required to be made at such time if the Registration Statement were not being filed, and (iii) Pubco has a bona fide business purpose for not making such information public.

 

Agreement” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble.

 

 

 

 

Board” shall mean the Board of Directors of Pubco.

 

BTIG” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble.

 

Business Combination Agreement “ shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Commission” shall mean the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Company” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble.

 

Craig-Hallum” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble.

 

Demand Registration” shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.1.

 

Demanding Boost Run Holder” shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.1.

 

Demanding Sponsor Holder” shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.1.

 

Demanding Underwriters Holder” shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.1.

 

Demanding Holder” shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.1.

 

Designated Earnout Recipients” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Designated Earnout Shares” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Earnout Agreement” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Earnout Shares” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as it may be amended from time to time.

 

Form S-1” shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.1.

 

Form S-3” shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.3.

 

Founder Shares” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Founder Shares Lock-up Period” shall mean the applicable lock-up period in the Insider Letter, as amended.

 

Boost Run Holders” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Holders” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble.

 

Insider Letter” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Lock-Up Agreement” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble.

 

Lock-up Period” shall mean (i) with respect to the Sponsor Holders, the Founder Shares Lock-up Period and Private Placement Lock-Up Period specified in the Insider Letter, as amended, and (ii) with respect to the Boost Run Holders, the lock-up period specified in the Lock-up Agreements.

 

Maximum Number of Securities” shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.4.

 

 

 

 

Misstatement” shall mean an untrue statement of a material fact or an omission to state a material fact required to be stated in a Registration Statement or Prospectus, or necessary to make the statements in a Registration Statement or Prospectus (in the case of a Prospectus, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading.

 

Original Registration Rights Agreement” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Permitted Transferees” shall mean (a) with respect to the Sponsor Holders and their respective Permitted Transferees, (i) prior to the expiration of the applicable Lock-up Period, any person or entity to whom such Holder of Registrable Securities is permitted to transfer such Registrable Securities prior to the expiration of the applicable Lock-up Period pursuant to the Insider Letter, as amended, and (ii) after the expiration of the applicable Lock-up Period, any person or entity to whom such Holder is permitted to transfer such Registrable Securities, subject to and in accordance with any applicable agreement between such Holder and/or their respective Permitted Transferees and Pubco and any transferee thereafter; (b) with respect to the Boost Run Holders and their respective Permitted Transferees, (i) prior to the expiration of the applicable Lock-up Period, any person or entity to whom such Holder is permitted to transfer such Registrable Securities prior to the expiration of the applicable Lock-up Period pursuant to the Lock-Up Agreement and (ii) after the expiration of the applicable Lock-up Period, any person or entity to whom such Holder is permitted to transfer such Registrable Securities, subject to and in accordance with any applicable agreement between such Holder and/or their respective Permitted Transferees and Pubco and any transferee thereafter; and (c) with respect to all other Holders and their respective Permitted Transferees, any person or entity to whom such Holder of Registrable Securities is permitted to transfer such Registrable Securities, subject to and in accordance with any applicable agreement between such Holder and/or their respective Permitted Transferees and Pubco and any transferee thereafter.

 

Piggyback Registration” shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.2.1.

 

Private Placement Lock-up Period” shall mean the applicable lock-up period in the Insider Letter, as amended.

 

Private Placement Warrants” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Pro Rata” shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.4.

 

Prospectus” shall mean the prospectus included in any Registration Statement, as supplemented by any and all prospectus supplements and as amended by any and all post-effective amendments and including all material incorporated by reference in such prospectus.

 

Pubco” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble.

 

Pubco Common Stock” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Pubco-Designated Earnout Shares” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Registrable Security” shall mean (a) the shares of Pubco Common Stock issued as Aggregate Stock Consideration in the Company Merger, including any Earnout Shares, (b) the Founder Shares (including the shares of Pubco Common Stock issued or issuable upon the conversion of any Founder Shares or that are issued in exchange for such Founder Shares in the SPAC Merger), (c) the Private Placement Warrants and the shares of Pubco Common Stock issuable on exercise of the Private Placement Warrants, (d) any outstanding shares of Pubco Common Stock or any other equity security (including the shares of Pubco Common Stock issued or issuable upon the exercise of any other equity security) of Pubco held by a Sponsor Holder as of the date of this Agreement, (e) any Working Capital Warrants and shares of Pubco Common Stock issuable on exercise of the Working Capital Warrants, (f) any warrants, shares of capital stock or other securities of Pubco issued as a dividend or other distribution with respect to or in exchange for or in replacement of Company Ordinary Shares and (g) any other equity security of Pubco issued or issuable with respect to any such shares of Pubco Common Stock by way of a stock capitalization or stock split or in connection with a combination of shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation or reorganization; provided, however, that, as to any particular Registrable Security, such securities shall cease to be Registrable Securities when: (A) a Registration Statement with respect to the sale of such securities shall have become effective under the Securities Act and such securities shall have been sold, transferred, disposed of or exchanged in accordance with such Registration Statement; (B) such securities shall have been otherwise transferred, new certificates for such securities not bearing a legend restricting further transfer shall have been delivered by Pubco and subsequent public distribution of such securities shall not require registration under the Securities Act; (C) such securities shall have ceased to be outstanding; (D) such securities may be sold without registration pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act (or any successor rule promulgated thereafter by the Commission) (but with no volume or other restrictions or limitations); or (E) such securities have been sold to, or through, a broker, dealer or underwriter in a public distribution or other public securities transaction.

 

 

 

 

Registration” shall mean a registration effected by preparing and filing a registration statement or similar document in compliance with the requirements of the Securities Act, and the applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and such registration statement becoming effective.

 

Registration Expenses” shall mean the out-of-pocket expenses of a Registration, including, without limitation, the following:

 

(A) all registration and filing fees (including fees with respect to filings required to be made with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.) and any securities exchange on which the shares of Pubco Common Stock are then listed;

 

(B) fees and expenses of compliance with securities or blue sky laws (including reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel for the Underwriters in connection with blue sky qualifications of Registrable Securities);

 

(C) printing, messenger, telephone and delivery expenses;

 

(D) reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel for Pubco;

 

(E) reasonable fees and disbursements of all independent registered public accountants of Pubco incurred specifically in connection with such Registration; and(F) reasonable fees and expenses of one (1) legal counsel selected by the holders of a majority-in-interest of the Sponsor Demanding Holders initiating a Demand Registration to be registered for offer and sale in the applicable Registration.

 

Registration Statement” shall mean any registration statement that covers the Registrable Securities pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, including the Prospectus included in such registration statement, amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to such registration statement, and all exhibits to and all material incorporated by reference in such registration statement.

 

Requesting Holder” shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.1.

 

Securities Act” shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time.

 

Seller Representative” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

SPAC Representative” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Sponsor” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Sponsor Holders” shall mean the Sponsor and its Permitted Transferees who hold Registrable Securities.

 

SPV” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Underwriter” shall mean a securities dealer who purchases any Registrable Securities as principal in an Underwritten Offering and not as part of such dealer’s market-making activities.

 

 

 

 

Underwriters Holders” shall mean BTIG, Craig-Hallum and their Permitted Transferees.

 

Underwriters Warrant Subscription Agreement” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Underwritten Registration” or “Underwritten Offering” shall mean a Registration in which securities of Pubco are sold to an Underwriter in a firm commitment underwriting for distribution to the public.

 

Warrant Subscription Agreement” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Working Capital Warrants” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

Article II

REGISTRATIONS

 

2.1 Demand Registration.

 

2.1.1 Request for Registration. Subject to the provisions of subsection 2.1.4 and Section 2.4 hereof, at any time and from time to time after the date hereof, (i) the Holders of a majority-in-interest of the then outstanding Registrable Securities held by the Sponsor Holders (the “Demanding Sponsor Holders”), (ii) the Holders of a majority-in-interest of the then outstanding Registrable Securities held by the Underwriters Holders (the “Demanding Underwriters Holders”) or (iii) the Holders of a majority-in-interest of the then outstanding Registrable Securities held by the Boost Run Holders (the “Demanding Boost Run Holders”) (any of the Demanding Sponsor Holders, the Demanding Underwriters Holders or the Demanding Boost Run Holders being in such case, a “Demanding Holder”) may make a written demand for Registration of all or part of their Registrable Securities, which written demand shall describe the amount and type of securities to be included in such Registration and the intended method(s) of distribution thereof (such written demand a “Demand Registration”). Pubco shall, within ten (10) days of Pubco’s receipt of the Demand Registration, notify, in writing, all other Holders of Registrable Securities of such demand, and each Holder of Registrable Securities who thereafter wishes to include all or a portion of such Holder’s Registrable Securities in a Registration pursuant to a Demand Registration (each such Holder that includes all or a portion of such Holder’s Registrable Securities in such Registration, a “Requesting Holder”) shall so notify Pubco, in writing, within five (5) days after the receipt by the Holder of the notice from Pubco. Upon receipt by Pubco of any such written notification from a Requesting Holder(s) to Pubco, such Requesting Holder(s) shall be entitled to have their Registrable Securities included in a Registration pursuant to a Demand Registration and Pubco shall effect, as soon thereafter as practicable, but not more than forty five (45) days immediately after Pubco’s receipt of the Demand Registration, the Registration of all Registrable Securities requested by the Demanding Holder(s) and Requesting Holder(s) pursuant to such Demand Registration, including by filing a Registration Statement relating thereto as soon as practicable. Under no circumstances shall Pubco be obligated to effect more than an aggregate of three (3) Registrations pursuant to a Demand Registration under this subsection 2.1.1 with respect to any or all Registrable Securities, provided, however, that a Registration shall not be counted for such purposes unless a Form S-1 or any similar long-form registration statement that may be available at such time (“Form S-1”) has become effective and all of the Registrable Securities requested by the Requesting Holders to be registered on behalf of the Requesting Holders in such Form S-1 Registration have been sold, in accordance with Section 3.1 of this Agreement.

 

2.1.2 Effective Registration. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 2.1.1 above or any other part of this Agreement, a Registration pursuant to a Demand Registration shall not count as a Registration unless and until (i) the Registration Statement filed with the Commission with respect to a Registration pursuant to a Demand Registration has been declared effective by the Commission and (ii) Pubco has complied with all of its obligations under this Agreement with respect thereto; provided, further, that if, after such Registration Statement has been declared effective, an offering of Registrable Securities in a Registration pursuant to a Demand Registration is subsequently interfered with by any stop order or injunction of the Commission, federal or state court or any other governmental agency the Registration Statement with respect to such Registration shall be deemed not to have been declared effective, unless and until, (i) such stop order or injunction is removed, rescinded or otherwise terminated, and (ii) a majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders initiating such Demand Registration thereafter affirmatively elect to continue with such Registration and accordingly notify Pubco in writing, but in no event later than five (5) days, of such election; and provided, further, that Pubco shall not be obligated or required to file another Registration Statement until the Registration Statement that has been previously filed with respect to a Registration pursuant to a Demand Registration becomes effective or is subsequently terminated.

 

 

 

 

2.1.3 Underwritten Offering. Subject to the provisions of subsection 2.1.4 and Section 2.4 hereof, if a majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders so advise Pubco as part of their Demand Registration that the offering of the Registrable Securities pursuant to such Demand Registration shall be in the form of an Underwritten Offering, then the right of such Demanding Holder or Requesting Holder (if any) to include its Registrable Securities in such Registration shall be conditioned upon such Holder’s participation in such Underwritten Offering and the inclusion of such Holder’s Registrable Securities in such Underwritten Offering to the extent provided herein. All such Holders proposing to distribute their Registrable Securities through an Underwritten Offering under this subsection 2.1.3 shall enter into an underwriting agreement in customary form with the Underwriter(s) selected for such Underwritten Offering by the majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders initiating the Demand Registration.

 

2.1.4 Reduction of Underwritten Offering. If the managing Underwriter or Underwriters in an Underwritten Registration pursuant to a Demand Registration, in good faith, advises Pubco, the Demanding Holders and the Requesting Holders (if any) in writing that the dollar amount or number of Registrable Securities that the Demanding Holders and the Requesting Holders (if any) desire to sell, taken together with all other shares of Pubco Common Stock or other equity securities that Pubco desires to sell and the shares of Pubco Common Stock, if any, as to which a Registration has been requested pursuant to separate written contractual piggy-back registration rights held by any other stockholders who desire to sell, exceeds the maximum dollar amount or maximum number of equity securities that can be sold in the Underwritten Offering without adversely affecting the proposed offering price, the timing, the distribution method, or the probability of success of such offering (such maximum dollar amount or maximum number of such securities, as applicable, the “Maximum Number of Securities”), then Pubco shall include in such Underwritten Offering, as follows: (i) first, the Registrable Securities of the Demanding Holders and the Requesting Holders (if any) (pro rata based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Demanding Holder and Requesting Holder (if any) has requested be included in such Underwritten Registration and the aggregate number of Registrable Securities that the Demanding Holders and Requesting Holders have requested be included in such Underwritten Registration (such proportion is referred to herein as “Pro Rata”)) that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (ii) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (i), the Registrable Securities of Holders (Pro Rata, based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Holder has so requested) exercising their rights to register their Registrable Securities pursuant to subsection 2.2.1 hereof, without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (iii) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), the shares of Pubco Common Stock or other equity securities that Pubco desires to sell, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and (iv) fourth, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i), (ii) and (iii), the shares of Pubco Common Stock or other equity securities of other persons or entities that Pubco is obligated to register in a Registration pursuant to separate written contractual arrangements with such persons and that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities.

 

2.1.5 Demand Registration Withdrawal. A majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders initiating a Demand Registration or a majority-in-interest of the Requesting Holders (if any), pursuant to a Registration under subsection 2.1.1 shall have the right to withdraw from a Registration pursuant to such Demand Registration for any or no reason whatsoever upon written notification to Pubco and the Underwriter or Underwriters (if any) of their intention to withdraw from such Registration prior to the effectiveness of the Registration Statement filed with the Commission with respect to the Registration of their Registrable Securities pursuant to such Demand Registration. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Pubco shall be responsible for the Registration Expenses incurred in connection with a Registration pursuant to a Demand Registration prior to its withdrawal under this subsection 2.1.5.

 

 

 

 

2.2 Piggyback Registration.

 

2.2.1 Piggyback Rights. If, at any time on or after the Closing Date, Pubco proposes to file a Registration Statement under the Securities Act with respect to an offering of equity securities, or securities or other obligations exercisable or exchangeable for, or convertible into equity securities, for its own account or for the account of shareholders of Pubco (or by Pubco and by the shareholders of Pubco including, without limitation, pursuant to Section 2.1 hereof), other than a Registration Statement (i) filed in connection with any employee share option or other benefit plan, (ii) for an exchange offer or offering of securities solely to Pubco’s existing shareholders, (iii) for an offering of debt that is convertible into equity securities of Pubco or (iv) for a dividend reinvestment plan, then Pubco shall give written notice of such proposed filing to all of the Holders of Registrable Securities as soon as practicable but not less than ten (10) days before the anticipated filing date of such Registration Statement, which notice shall (A) describe the amount and type of securities to be included in such offering, the intended method(s) of distribution, and the name of the proposed managing Underwriter or Underwriters, if any, in such offering, and (B) offer to all of the Holders of Registrable Securities the opportunity to register the sale of such number of Registrable Securities as such Holders may request in writing within five (5) days after receipt of such written notice (such Registration a “Piggyback Registration”). Pubco shall, in good faith, cause such Registrable Securities to be included in such Piggyback Registration and shall use its best efforts to cause the managing Underwriter or Underwriters of a proposed Underwritten Offering to permit the Registrable Securities requested by the Holders pursuant to this subsection 2.2.1 to be included in a Piggyback Registration on the same terms and conditions as any similar securities of Pubco included in such Registration and to permit the sale or other disposition of such Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended method(s) of distribution thereof. All such Holders proposing to distribute their Registrable Securities through an Underwritten Offering under this subsection 2.2.1 shall enter into an underwriting agreement in customary form with the Underwriter(s) selected for such Underwritten Offering by Pubco.

 

2.2.2 Reduction of Piggyback Registration. If the managing Underwriter or Underwriters in an Underwritten Registration that is to be a Piggyback Registration, in good faith, advises Pubco and the Holders of Registrable Securities participating in the Piggyback Registration in writing that the dollar amount or number of the shares of Pubco Common Stock that Pubco desires to sell, taken together with (i) the shares of Pubco Common Stock, if any, as to which Registration has been demanded pursuant to separate written contractual arrangements with persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities hereunder (ii) the Registrable Securities as to which registration has been requested pursuant to Section 2.2 hereof, and (iii) the shares of Pubco Common Stock, if any, as to which Registration has been requested pursuant to separate written contractual piggy-back registration rights of other stockholders of Pubco, exceeds the Maximum Number of Securities, then:

 

(a) If the Registration is undertaken for Pubco’s account, Pubco shall include in any such Registration (A) first, the shares of Pubco Common Stock or other equity securities that Pubco desires to sell, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (B) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (A), the Registrable Securities of Holders exercising their rights to register their Registrable Securities pursuant to subsection 2.2.1 hereof (pro rata based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that such Holder has requested be included in such Registration), which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and (C) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (A) and (B), the shares of Pubco Common Stock, if any, as to which Registration has been requested pursuant to written contractual piggy-back registration rights of other shareholders of Pubco, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities;

 

(b) If the Registration is pursuant to a request by persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities, then Pubco shall include in any such Registration (A) first, the shares of Pubco Common Stock or other equity securities, if any, of such requesting persons or entities, other than the Holders of Registrable Securities, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (B) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (A), the Registrable Securities of Holders exercising their rights to register their Registrable Securities pursuant to subsection 2.2.1, pro rata based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Holder has requested be included in such Registration and the aggregate number of Registrable Securities that the Holders have requested to be included in such Registration, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (C) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (A) and (B), the shares of Pubco Common Stock or other equity securities that Pubco desires to sell, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and (D) fourth, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (A), (B) and (C), the shares of Pubco Common Stock or other equity securities for the account of other persons or entities that Pubco is obligated to register pursuant to separate written contractual arrangements with such persons or entities, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities.

 

 

 

 

2.2.3 Piggyback Registration Withdrawal. Any Holder of Registrable Securities shall have the right to withdraw from a Piggyback Registration for any or no reason whatsoever upon written notification to Pubco and the Underwriter or Underwriters (if any) of his, her or its intention to withdraw from such Piggyback Registration prior to the effectiveness of the Registration Statement filed with the Commission with respect to such Piggyback Registration. Pubco (whether on its own good faith determination or as the result of a request for withdrawal by persons pursuant to separate written contractual obligations) may withdraw a Registration Statement filed with the Commission in connection with a Piggyback Registration at any time prior to the effectiveness of such Registration Statement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Pubco shall be responsible for the Registration Expenses incurred in connection with the Piggyback Registration prior to its withdrawal under this subsection 2.2.3.

 

2.2.4 Unlimited Piggyback Registration Rights. For purposes of clarity, any Registration effected pursuant to Section 2.2 hereof shall not be counted as a Registration pursuant to a Demand Registration effected under Section 2.1 hereof.

 

2.3 Registrations on Form S-3. The Holders of Registrable Securities may at any time, and from time to time, request in writing that Pubco, pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act (or any successor rule promulgated thereafter by the Commission), register the resale of any or all of their Registrable Securities on Form S-3 or any similar short form registration statement that may be available at such time (“Form S-3”); provided, however, that Pubco shall not be obligated to effect such request through an Underwritten Offering. Within five (5) days of the Pubco’s receipt of a written request from a Holder or Holders of Registrable Securities for a Registration on Form S-3, Pubco shall promptly give written notice of the proposed Registration on Form S-3 to all other Holders of Registrable Securities, and each Holder of Registrable Securities who thereafter wishes to include all or a portion of such Holder’s Registrable Securities in such Registration on Form S-3 shall so notify Pubco, in writing, within five (5) days after the receipt by the Holder of the notice from Pubco. As soon as practicable thereafter, but not more than twelve (12) days after Pubco’s initial receipt of such written request for a Registration on Form S-3, Pubco shall register all or such portion of such Holder’s Registrable Securities as are specified in such written request, together with all or such portion of Registrable Securities of any other Holder or Holders joining in such request as are specified in the written notification given by such Holder or Holders; provided, however, that Pubco shall not be obligated to effect any such Registration pursuant to Section 2.3 hereof if (i) a Form S-3 is not available for such offering; or (ii) the Holders of Registrable Securities, together with the Holders of any other equity securities of Pubco entitled to inclusion in such Registration, propose to sell the Registrable Securities and such other equity securities (if any) at any aggregate price to the public of less than $10,000,000.

 

2.4 Restrictions on Registration Rights. If (A) during the period starting with the date sixty (60) days prior to Pubco’s good faith estimate of the date of the filing of, and ending on a date one hundred and twenty (120) days after the effective date of, Pubco initiated Registration and provided that Pubco has delivered written notice to the Holders prior to receipt of a Demand Registration pursuant to subsection 2.1.1 and it continues to actively employ, in good faith, all reasonable efforts to cause the applicable Registration Statement to become effective; (B) the Holders have requested an Underwritten Registration and Pubco and the Holders are unable to obtain the commitment of underwriters to firmly underwrite the offer; or (C) in the good faith judgment of the Board such Registration would be seriously detrimental to Pubco and the Board concludes as a result that it is essential to defer the filing of such Registration Statement at such time, then in each case Pubco shall furnish to such Holders a certificate signed by the Chairman of the Board stating that in the good faith judgment of the Board it would be seriously detrimental to Pubco for such Registration Statement to be filed in the near future and that it is therefore essential to defer the filing of such Registration Statement. In such event, Pubco shall have the right to defer such filing for a period of not more than thirty (30) days. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Pubco shall not be required to effect or permit any Registration or cause any Registration Statement to become effective, with respect to any Registrable Securities held by any Holder, until after the expiration of the applicable Lock-Up Period.

 

 

 

 

Article III

PUBCO PROCEDURES

 

3.1 General Procedures. If at any time on or after the date hereof Pubco is required to effect the Registration of Registrable Securities, Pubco shall use its best efforts to effect such Registration to permit the sale of such Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended plan of distribution thereof, and pursuant thereto Pubco shall, as expeditiously as possible:

 

3.1.1 prepare and file with the Commission as soon as practicable a Registration Statement with respect to such Registrable Securities and use its reasonable best efforts to cause such Registration Statement to become effective and remain effective until all Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement have been sold;

 

3.1.2 prepare and file with the Commission such amendments and post-effective amendments to the Registration Statement, and such supplements to the Prospectus, as may be requested by a majority in interest of the Holders with Registrable Securities registered on such Registration Statement or any Underwriter of Registrable Securities or as may be required by the rules, regulations or instructions applicable to the registration form used by Pubco or by the Securities Act or rules and regulations thereunder to keep the Registration Statement effective until all Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement are sold in accordance with the intended plan of distribution set forth in such Registration Statement or supplement to the Prospectus;

 

3.1.3 prior to filing a Registration Statement or Prospectus, or any amendment or supplement thereto, furnish without charge to the Underwriters, if any, and the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration, and such Holders’ legal counsel, copies of such Registration Statement as proposed to be filed, each amendment and supplement to such Registration Statement (in each case including all exhibits thereto and documents incorporated by reference therein), the Prospectus included in such Registration Statement (including each preliminary Prospectus), and such other documents as the Underwriters and the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration or the legal counsel for any such Holders may request in order to facilitate the disposition of the Registrable Securities owned by such Holders;

 

3.1.4 prior to any public offering of Registrable Securities, use its best efforts to (i) register or qualify the Registrable Securities covered by the Registration Statement under such securities or “blue sky” laws of such jurisdictions in the United States as the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement (in light of their intended plan of distribution) may request and (ii) take such action necessary to cause such Registrable Securities covered by the Registration Statement to be registered with or approved by such other governmental authorities as may be necessary by virtue of the business and operations of Pubco and do any and all other acts and things that may be necessary or advisable to enable the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement to consummate the disposition of such Registrable Securities in such jurisdictions; provided, however, that Pubco shall not be required to qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where it would not otherwise be required to qualify or take any action to which it would be subject to general service of process or taxation in any such jurisdiction where it is not then otherwise so subject;

 

3.1.5 cause all such Registrable Securities to be listed on each securities exchange or automated quotation system on which similar securities issued by Pubco are then listed;

 

3.1.6 provide a transfer agent or warrant agent, as applicable, and registrar for all such Registrable Securities no later than the effective date of such Registration Statement;

 

3.1.7 advise each seller of such Registrable Securities, promptly after it shall receive notice or obtain knowledge thereof, of the issuance of any stop order by the Commission suspending the effectiveness of such Registration Statement or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose and promptly use its reasonable best efforts to prevent the issuance of any stop order or to obtain its withdrawal if such stop order should be issued;

 

3.1.8 at least five (5) days prior to the filing of any Registration Statement or Prospectus or any amendment or supplement to such Registration Statement furnish a copy thereof to each seller of such Registrable Securities and its counsel, including, without limitation, providing copies promptly upon receipt of any comment letters received with respect to any such Registration Statement or Prospectus;

 

3.1.9 notify the Holders at any time when a Prospectus relating to such Registration Statement is required to be delivered under the Securities Act, of the happening of any event as a result of which the Prospectus included in such Registration Statement, as then in effect, includes a Misstatement, and then to correct such Misstatement as set forth in Section 3.4 hereof;

 

 

 

 

3.1.10 permit a representative of the Holders (such representative to be selected by a majority of the participating Holders), the Underwriters, if any, and any attorney or accountant retained by such Holders or Underwriters to participate, at each such person’s own expense, in the preparation of the Registration Statement, and cause Pubco’s officers, directors and employees to supply all information reasonably requested by any such representative, Underwriter, attorney or accountant in connection with the Registration; provided, however, that such representatives or Underwriters enter into a confidentiality agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Pubco, prior to the release or disclosure of any such information; and provided further, Pubco may not include the name of any Holder or Underwriter or any information regarding any Holder or Underwriter in any Registration Statement or Prospectus, any amendment or supplement to such Registration Statement or Prospectus, any document that is to be incorporated by reference into such Registration Statement or Prospectus, or any response to any comment letter, without the prior written consent of such Holder or Underwriter, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, and providing each such Holder or Underwriter a reasonable amount of time to review and comment on such applicable document, which comments Pubco shall include unless contrary to applicable law;

 

3.1.11 obtain a “cold comfort” letter from Pubco’s independent registered public accountants in the event of an Underwritten Registration, in customary form and covering such matters of the type customarily covered by “cold comfort” letters as the managing Underwriter may reasonably request, and reasonably satisfactory to a majority-in-interest of the participating Holders;

 

3.1.12 on the date the Registrable Securities are delivered for sale pursuant to such Registration, obtain an opinion, dated such date, of counsel representing Pubco for the purposes of such Registration, addressed to the Holders, the placement agent or sales agent, if any, and the Underwriters, if any, covering such legal matters with respect to the Registration in respect of which such opinion is being given as the Holders, placement agent, sales agent, or Underwriters may reasonably request and as are customarily included in such opinions and negative assurance letters, and reasonably satisfactory to a majority in interest of the participating Holders;

 

3.1.13 in the event of any Underwritten Offering, enter into and perform its obligations under an underwriting agreement, in usual and customary form, with the managing Underwriter of such offering;

 

3.1.14 make available to its security holders, as soon as reasonably practicable, an earnings statement covering the period of at least twelve (12) months beginning with the first day of Pubco’s first full calendar quarter after the effective date of the Registration Statement which satisfies the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Securities Act and Rule 158 thereunder (or any successor rule promulgated thereafter by the Commission);

 

 

3.1.15 if the Registration involves the Registration of Registrable Securities involving gross proceeds in excess of $25,000,000, use its reasonable efforts to make available senior executives of Pubco to participate in customary “road show” presentations that may be reasonably requested by the Underwriters in any Underwritten Offering; and

 

3.1.16 otherwise, in good faith, cooperate reasonably with, and take such customary actions as may reasonably be requested by the Holders, in connection with such Registration.

 

3.2 Registration Expenses. The Registration Expenses of all Registrations shall be borne by Pubco. It is acknowledged by the Holders that the Holders shall bear all incremental selling expenses relating to the sale of Registrable Securities, such as Underwriters’ commissions and discounts, brokerage fees, Underwriters’ marketing costs and, other than as set forth in the definition of “Registration Expenses,” all reasonable fees and expenses of any legal counsel representing the Holders.

 

3.3 Requirements for Participation in Underwritten Offerings. No person may participate in any Underwritten Offering for equity securities of Pubco pursuant to a Registration initiated by Pubco hereunder unless such person (i) agrees to sell such person’s securities on the basis provided in any underwriting arrangements approved by Pubco and (ii) completes and executes all customary questionnaires, powers of attorney, indemnities, lock-up agreements, underwriting agreements and other customary documents as may be reasonably required under the terms of such underwriting arrangements.

 

 

 

 

3.4 Suspension of Sales; Adverse Disclosure. Upon receipt of written notice from Pubco that a Registration Statement or Prospectus contains a Misstatement, each of the Holders shall forthwith discontinue disposition of Registrable Securities until he, she or it has received copies of a supplemented or amended Prospectus correcting the Misstatement (it being understood that Pubco hereby covenants to prepare and file such supplement or amendment as soon as practicable after the time of such notice), or until he, she or it is advised in writing by Pubco that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed. If the filing, initial effectiveness or continued use of a Registration Statement in respect of any Registration at any time would require Pubco to make an Adverse Disclosure or would require the inclusion in such Registration Statement of financial statements that are unavailable to Pubco for reasons beyond Pubco’s control, Pubco may, upon giving prompt written notice of such action to the Holders, delay the filing or initial effectiveness of, or suspend use of, such Registration Statement for the shortest period of time, but in no event more than thirty (30) days, determined in good faith by Pubco to be necessary for such purpose. In the event Pubco exercises its rights under the preceding sentence, the Holders agree to suspend, immediately upon their receipt of the notice referred to above, their use of the Prospectus relating to any Registration in connection with any sale or offer to sell Registrable Securities. Pubco shall immediately notify the Holders of the expiration of any period during which it exercised its rights under this Section 3.4.

 

3.5 Reporting Obligations. As long as any Holder shall own Registrable Securities, Pubco, at all times while it shall be a reporting company under the Exchange Act, covenants to file timely (or obtain extensions in respect thereof and file within the applicable grace period) all reports required to be filed by Pubco after the date hereof pursuant to Sections 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and to promptly furnish the Holders with true and complete copies of all such filings. Pubco further covenants that it shall take such further action as any Holder may reasonably request, all to the extent required from time to time to enable such Holder to sell shares of Pubco Common Stock held by such Holder without registration under the Securities Act within the limitation of the exemptions provided by Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act (or any successor rule promulgated thereafter by the Commission), including providing any legal opinions. Upon the request of any Holder, Pubco shall deliver to such Holder a written certification of a duly authorized officer as to whether it has complied with such requirements.

 

3.6 Limitations on Registration Rights. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, BTIG and Craig-Hallum or their respective designees or Permitted Transferees may not exercise their rights, if any, under Sections 2.1 and 2.2 hereunder after five (5) and seven (7) years from the commencement of sales in the Company’s initial public offering, respectively.

 

3.7 Requirements for Participation in Underwritten Offerings and Limitations on Registration Rights. No person may participate in any Underwritten Offering for equity securities of Pubco pursuant to a registration initiated by Pubco hereunder unless such person (i) agrees to sell such person’s securities on the basis provided in any underwriting arrangements approved by Pubco and (ii) completes and executes all customary questionnaires, powers of attorney, indemnities, lock-up agreements, underwriting agreements and other customary documents as may be reasonably required under the terms of such underwriting arrangements.

 

Article IV

INDEMNIFICATION AND CONTRIBUTION

 

4.1 Indemnification.

 

4.1.1 Pubco agrees to indemnify, to the extent permitted by law, each Holder of Registrable Securities, its officers and directors and each person who controls such Holder (within the meaning of the Securities Act) against all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) caused by any untrue or alleged untrue statement of material fact contained in any Registration Statement, Prospectus or preliminary Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, except insofar as the same are caused by or contained in any information furnished in writing to Pubco by such Holder expressly for use therein. Pubco shall indemnify the Underwriters, their officers and directors and each person who controls such Underwriters (within the meaning of the Securities Act) to the same extent as provided in the foregoing with respect to the indemnification of the Holder.

 

 

 

 

4.1.2 In connection with any Registration Statement in which a Holder of Registrable Securities is participating, such Holder shall furnish to Pubco in writing such information and affidavits as Pubco reasonably requests for use in connection with any such Registration Statement or Prospectus and, to the extent permitted by law, shall indemnify Pubco, its directors and officers and agents and each person who controls Pubco (within the meaning of the Securities Act) against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting from any untrue statement of material fact contained in the Registration Statement, Prospectus or preliminary Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, but only to the extent that such untrue statement or omission is contained in any information or affidavit so furnished in writing by such Holder expressly for use therein; provided, however, that the obligation to indemnify shall be several, not joint and several, among such Holders of Registrable Securities, and the liability of each such Holder of Registrable Securities shall be in proportion to and limited to the net proceeds received by such Holder from the sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to such Registration Statement. The Holders of Registrable Securities shall indemnify the Underwriters, their officers, directors and each person who controls such Underwriters (within the meaning of the Securities Act) to the same extent as provided in the foregoing with respect to indemnification of Pubco.

 

4.1.3 Any person entitled to indemnification herein shall (i) give prompt written notice to the indemnifying party of any claim with respect to which it seeks indemnification (provided that the failure to give prompt notice shall not impair any person’s right to indemnification hereunder to the extent such failure has not materially prejudiced the indemnifying party) and (ii) unless in such indemnified party’s reasonable judgment a conflict of interest between such indemnified and indemnifying parties may exist with respect to such claim, permit such indemnifying party to assume the defense of such claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party. If such defense is assumed, the indemnifying party shall not be subject to any liability for any settlement made by the indemnified party without its consent (but such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld). An indemnifying party who is not entitled to, or elects not to, assume the defense of a claim shall not be obligated to pay the fees and expenses of more than one counsel (plus local counsel) for all parties indemnified by such indemnifying party with respect to such claim, unless in the reasonable judgment of any indemnified party a conflict of interest may exist between such indemnified party and any other of such indemnified parties with respect to such claim. No indemnifying party shall, without the consent of the indemnified party, consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement which cannot be settled in all respects by the payment of money (and such money is so paid by the indemnifying party pursuant to the terms of such settlement) or which settlement does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such indemnified party of a release from all liability in respect to such claim or litigation.

 

4.1.4 The indemnification provided for under this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the indemnified party or any officer, director or controlling person of such indemnified party and shall survive the transfer of securities. Pubco and each Holder of Registrable Securities participating in an offering also agrees to make such provisions as are reasonably requested by any indemnified party for contribution to such party in the event Pubco’s or such Holder’s indemnification is unavailable for any reason.

 

4.1.5 If the indemnification provided under Section 4.1 hereof from the indemnifying party is unavailable or insufficient to hold harmless an indemnified party in respect of any losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses referred to herein, then the indemnifying party, in lieu of indemnifying the indemnified party, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by the indemnified party as a result of such losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the indemnifying party and indemnified party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether any action in question, including any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact, was made by, or relates to information supplied by, such indemnifying party or indemnified party, and the indemnifying party’s and indemnified party’s relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such action; provided, however, that the liability of any Holder under this subsection 4.1.5 shall be limited to the amount of the net proceeds received by such Holder in such offering giving rise to such liability. The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of the losses or other liabilities referred to above shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth in subsections 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 above, any legal or other fees, charges or expenses reasonably incurred by such party in connection with any investigation or proceeding. The parties hereto agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this subsection 4.1.5 were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation, which does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in this subsection 4.1.5. No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution pursuant to this subsection 4.1.5 from any person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.

 

 

 

 

Article V

MISCELLANEOUS

 

5.1 Notices. Any notice or communication under this Agreement must be in writing and given by (i) deposit in the United States mail, addressed to the party to be notified, postage prepaid and registered or certified with return receipt requested, (ii) delivery in person or by courier service providing evidence of delivery, or (iii) transmission by hand delivery, electronic mail, telecopy, telegram or facsimile. Each notice or communication that is mailed, delivered, or transmitted in the manner described above shall be deemed sufficiently given, served, sent, and received, in the case of mailed notices, on the third business day following the date on which it is mailed and, in the case of notices delivered by courier service, hand delivery, electronic mail, telecopy, telegram or facsimile, at such time as it is delivered to the addressee (with the delivery receipt or the affidavit of messenger) or at such time as delivery is refused by the addressee upon presentation. Any notice or communication under this Agreement must be addressed, if to Pubco, to: 5 Revere Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062, Attention: Chief Executive Officer, with copy to: Winston & Strawn LLP, 35 W. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601-9703 , Attention: Peter Clarke, and, if to any Holder, at such Holder’s address or contact information as set forth in Pubco’s books and records. Any party may change its address for notice at any time and from time to time by written notice to the other parties hereto, and such change of address shall become effective thirty (30) days after delivery of such notice as provided in this Section 5.1.

 

5.2 Assignment; No Third Party Beneficiaries.

 

5.2.1 This Agreement and the rights, duties and obligations of Pubco hereunder may not be assigned or delegated by Pubco in whole or in part.

 

5.2.2 Prior to the expiration of the applicable Lock-up Period, no Holder may assign or delegate such Holder’s rights, duties or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, except in connection with a transfer of Registrable Securities by such Holder to a Permitted Transferee but only if such Permitted Transferee agrees to become bound by the transfer restrictions set forth in this Agreement. After the expiration of the applicable Lock-up Period, the Holder may assign or delegate such Holder’s rights, duties or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any transferee.

 

5.2.3 This Agreement and the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of each of the parties and its successors and the permitted assigns of the Holders, which shall include Permitted Transferees.

 

5.2.4 This Agreement shall not confer any rights or benefits on any persons that are not parties hereto, other than as expressly set forth in this Agreement and Section 5.2 hereof.

 

5.2.5 No assignment by any party hereto of such party’s rights, duties and obligations hereunder shall be binding upon or obligate Pubco unless and until Pubco shall have received (i) written notice of such assignment as provided in Section 5.1 hereof and (ii) the written agreement of the assignee, in a form reasonably satisfactory to Pubco, to be bound by the terms and provisions of this Agreement (which may be accomplished by an addendum or certificate of joinder to this Agreement). Any transfer or assignment made other than as provided in this Section 5.2 shall be null and void.

 

5.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts (including facsimile or PDF counterparts), each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute the same instrument, but only one of which need be produced.

 

 

 

 

5.4 Governing Law; Venue. NOTWITHSTANDING THE PLACE WHERE THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE EXECUTED BY ANY OF THE PARTIES HERETO, THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AS APPLIED TO AGREEMENTS AMONG NEW YORK RESIDENTS ENTERED INTO AND TO BE PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAW PROVISIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION. ANY LEGAL SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY MAY BE INSTITUTED IN THE FEDERAL COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES OR THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK IN EACH CASE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, AND EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURTS IN ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING.

 

5.5 Amendments and Modifications. Upon the written consent of Pubco, the Sponsor and the Holders of at least a majority in interest of the Registrable Securities at the time in question, compliance with any of the provisions, covenants and conditions set forth in this Agreement may be waived, or any of such provisions, covenants or conditions may be amended or modified; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, any amendment hereto or waiver hereof that adversely affects one Holder, solely in his, her or its capacity as a holder of the capital shares of Pubco, in a manner that is materially different from the other Holders (in such capacity) shall require the consent of the Holder so affected. No course of dealing between any Holder or Pubco and any other party hereto or any failure or delay on the part of a Holder or Pubco in exercising any rights or remedies under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of any rights or remedies of any Holder or Pubco. No single or partial exercise of any rights or remedies under this Agreement by a party shall operate as a waiver or preclude the exercise of any other rights or remedies hereunder or thereunder by such party.

 

5.6 Other Registration Rights. Pubco represents and warrants that no person, other than a Holder of Registrable Securities, has any right to require Pubco or the Company to register any securities of Pubco or the Company for sale or to include such securities of Pubco or the Company in any Registration filed by Pubco or the Company for the sale of securities for its own account or for the account of any other person. Further, Pubco represents and warrants that this Agreement supersedes any other registration rights agreement or agreement with similar terms and conditions and in the event of a conflict between any such agreement or agreements and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.

 

5.7 Term. This Agreement shall terminate upon the earlier of (i) the tenth anniversary of the date of this Agreement or (ii) the date as of which (A) all of the Registrable Securities have been sold pursuant to a Registration Statement (but in no event prior to the applicable period referred to in Section 4(a)(3) of the Securities Act and Rule 174 thereunder (or any successor rule promulgated thereafter by the Commission)) or (B) the Holders of all Registrable Securities are permitted to sell the Registrable Securities without registration pursuant to Rule 144 (or any similar provision) under the Securities Act with no volume or other restrictions or limitations. The provisions of Section 3.5 and Article IV shall survive any termination.

 

5.8 Termination of Business Combination Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon each party upon such party’s execution and delivery of this Agreement, but this Agreement shall only become effective upon the Closing. In the event that the Business Combination Agreement is validly terminated in accordance with its terms prior to the Closing, this Agreement shall automatically terminate and become null and void and be of no further force or effect, and the parties shall have no obligations hereunder and the provisions of the Original Registration Rights Agreement shall be automatically reinstated and in effect.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above.

 

  COMPANY:
   
  WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP., a Cayman Islands exempted company
   
  By: /s/ Luke Weil
  Name: Luke Weil
  Title:

Chief Executive Officer

     
  PUBCO:
   
  BOOST RUN INC., a Delaware corporation
   
  By: /s/ Andrew Karos
  Name: Andrew Karos
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
   
  HOLDERS:
   
  WILLOW LANE SPONSOR, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
   
  By: /s/ Luke Weil
  Name: Luke Weil
  Title: Managing Member

 

  BTIG, LLC
   
 

By:

/s/ Paul Wood
  Name: Paul Wood
  Title: Managing Director

 

  CRAIG-HALLUM CAPITAL GROUP, LLC
   
 

By:

/s/ Rick Hartfiel
  Name: Rick Hartfiel
  Title: Managing Partner, Head of Investment Banking

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above.

 

  BOOST RUN HOLDERS:
     
  ANDREW KAROS
   
  /s/ Andrew Karos
 

Andrew Karos

 

Address for Notice:

Address: 352 Sunrise Cir. Glencoe, IL 60022

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (847) 745-8579

   
  RYAN BURKE
   
  /s/ Ryan Burke
  Ryan Burke
   
 

Address for Notice:

Address: 7114 East Stetson Drive, Suite 400, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 917-862-2297

   
  Goodrich ILMJS LLC
 
  By: /s/ Sean Goodrich                               
 

Name:

Sean Goodrich
 

Title:

Managing Member
     
 

Address for Notice:

Address: 4020 Hardie Ave

Miami, Fl 33133

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 917-239-2997

   
  A23 Revocable Trust No.1, dated January 26, 2026
   
  By: /s/ Harilaos Georgakopoulos
  Name: Harilaos Georgakopoulos
  Title: Trustee
 

 

Address for Notice:

Address: 2827 N. Elm Ln, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 847-651-8434

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above.

 

  HOLDERS (for entities):
     
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  Title:  

 

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  HOLDERS (for individuals):
   
  [HOLDER]
               
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Exhibit 10.3

 

INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

 

This INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of May 8, 2026, by and between Boost Run Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and each of the undersigned (each, an “Indemnitee”).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, highly competent persons have become more reluctant to serve publicly-held corporations as directors, officers or in other capacities unless they are provided with adequate protection through insurance or adequate indemnification against inordinate risks of claims and actions against them arising out of their service to and activities on behalf of such corporations;

 

WHEREAS, the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) has determined that, in order to attract and retain qualified individuals, the Company will attempt to maintain on an ongoing basis, at its sole expense, liability insurance to protect persons serving the Company and its subsidiaries from certain liabilities;

 

WHEREAS, directors, officers, and other persons in service to corporations or business enterprises are being increasingly subjected to expensive and time-consuming litigation relating to, among other things, matters that traditionally would have been brought only against the Company or business enterprise itself;

 

WHEREAS, the Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation (the “Charter”) and the Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”) of the Company require indemnification of the officers and directors of the Company. Indemnitee may also be entitled to indemnification pursuant to applicable provisions of Delaware General Corporate Law (“DGCL”). The Charter, Bylaws and DGCL expressly provide that the indemnification provisions set forth therein are not exclusive, and thereby contemplate that contracts may be entered into between the Company and members of the Board, officers, and other persons with respect to indemnification, hold harmless, exoneration, advancement, and reimbursement rights;

 

WHEREAS, the uncertainties relating to such insurance and to indemnification have increased the difficulty of attracting and retaining such persons;

 

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the increased difficulty in attracting and retaining such persons is detrimental to the best interests of the Company’s stockholders and that the Company should act to assure such persons that there will be increased certainty of such protection in the future;

 

WHEREAS, it is reasonable, prudent and necessary for the Company contractually to obligate itself to indemnify, hold harmless, exonerate, and advance expenses on behalf of such persons to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law so that they will serve or continue to serve the Company free from undue concern that they will not be so protected against liabilities;

 

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WHEREAS, this Agreement is a supplement to and in furtherance of the Charter and Bylaws and any resolutions adopted pursuant thereto, and shall not be deemed a substitute therefor, nor to diminish or abrogate any rights of Indemnitee thereunder; and

 

WHEREAS, Indemnitee may not be willing to serve as an officer or director, advisor, or in another capacity without adequate protection, and the Company desires Indemnitee to serve in such capacity. Indemnitee is willing to serve, continue to serve and to take on additional service for or on behalf of the Company on the condition that Indemnitee be so indemnified.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the covenants contained herein, the Company and Indemnitee do hereby covenant and agree as follows:

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

1. SERVICES TO THE COMPANY. Indemnitee will serve or continue to serve as an officer, director, advisor, key employee, or in any other capacity of the Company, as applicable, for so long as Indemnitee is duly elected or appointed or retained or until Indemnitee tenders Indemnitee’s resignation or until Indemnitee is removed. The foregoing notwithstanding, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after Indemnitee has ceased to serve as a director, officer, advisor, key employee, or in any other capacity of the Company, in each case as provided in Section 16. This Agreement, however, shall not impose any obligation on Indemnitee or the Company to continue Indemnitee’s service to the Company beyond any period otherwise required by law or by other agreements or commitments of the parties, if any.

 

2. DEFINITIONS. As used in this Agreement:

 

(a) “agent” shall mean any person who is or was a director, officer, or employee of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company or other person authorized by the Company to act for the Company, to include such person serving in such capacity as a director, officer, employee, fiduciary, or other official of another corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise at the request of, for the convenience of, or to represent the interests of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company.

 

(b) “Beneficial Owner” and “Beneficial Ownership” shall have the meanings set forth in Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act (as defined below) as in effect on the date hereof.

 

(c) “Change in Control” shall be deemed to occur upon the earliest to occur after the date of this Agreement of any of the following events:

 

(i) Acquisition of Stock by Third Party. Other than Pelican Sponsor LLC (the “Sponsor”) or any of its affiliates, any Person (as defined below) is or becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifteen percent (15%) or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, unless (1) the change in the relative Beneficial Ownership of the Company’s securities by any Person results solely from a reduction in the aggregate number of outstanding shares of securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, or (2) such acquisition was approved in advance by the Continuing Directors (as defined below) and such acquisition would not constitute a Change in Control under part (iii) of this definition;

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(ii) Change in Board of Directors. Individuals who, as of the date hereof, constitute the Board, and any new director whose election by the Board or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders was approved by a vote of at least two thirds of the directors then still in office who were directors on the date hereof or whose election for nomination for election was previously so approved (collectively, the “Continuing Directors”), cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the members of the Board;

 

(iii) Corporate Transactions. The effective date of a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination involving the Company and one or more businesses (a “Business Combination”), in each case unless, following such Business Combination: (1) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the Beneficial Owners of securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 51% of the combined voting power of the then outstanding securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors resulting from such Business Combination (including, without limitation, a corporation that as a result of such transaction owns the Company or all or substantially all of the Company’s assets either directly or through one or more Subsidiaries (as defined below)) in substantially the same proportions as their ownership immediately prior to such Business Combination, of the securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors; (2) other than an affiliate of the Sponsor, no Person (excluding any corporation resulting from such Business Combination) is the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of fifteen percent (15%) or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the surviving corporation except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination; and (3) at least a majority of the Board of Directors of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination were Continuing Directors at the time of the execution of the initial agreement, or of the action of the Board of Directors, providing for such Business Combination;

 

(iv) Liquidation. The approval by the stockholders of the Company of a complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement or series of agreements for the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, other than factoring the Company’s current receivables or escrows due (or, if such stockholder approval is not required, the decision by the Board to proceed with such a liquidation, sale, or disposition in one transaction or a series of related transactions); or

 

(v) Other Events. There occurs any other event of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A (or any successor rule) (or a response to any similar item on any similar schedule or form) promulgated under the Exchange Act (as defined below), whether or not the Company is then subject to such reporting requirement.

 

(d) “Corporate Statusmeans the status of a person who is or was a director, officer, trustee, general partner, manager, managing member, fiduciary, employee or agent of the Company or of any other Enterprise (as defined below) that such person is or was serving at the request of the Company.

 

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(e) Delaware Court” shall mean the Delaware Court of Chancery, or if the Delaware Court of Chancery lacks subject matter jurisdiction, any other state court of the State of Delaware or the federal courts for the District of Delaware.

 

(f) Disinterested Director” shall mean a director of the Company who is not and was not a party to the Proceeding (as defined below) in respect of which indemnification is sought by Indemnitee.

 

(g) “Enterprise” shall mean the Company and any other corporation, constituent corporation (including any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger to which the Company (or any of its wholly owned subsidiaries) is a party, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan, or other enterprise which Indemnitee is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, trustee, manager, general partner, managing member, fiduciary, employee, or agent.

 

(h) “Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

(i) “Expenses” shall include all direct and indirect costs, fees, and expenses of any type or nature whatsoever, including, without limitation, all reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, retainers, court costs, transcript costs, fees of experts, witness fees, travel expenses, fees of private investigators and professional advisors, duplicating costs, printing and binding costs, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees, fax transmission charges, secretarial services, and all other disbursements, obligations, or expenses in connection with prosecuting, defending, preparing to prosecute or defend, investigating, being or preparing to be a witness in, settlement or appeal of, or otherwise participating in, a Proceeding (as defined below), including reasonable compensation for time spent by Indemnitee for which he or she is not otherwise compensated by the Company or any third party. Expenses also shall include Expenses incurred in connection with any appeal resulting from any Proceeding (as defined below), including without limitation the principal, premium, security for, and other costs relating to any cost bond, supersedeas bond, or other appeal bond or its equivalent. “Expenses,” however, shall not include amounts paid in settlement by Indemnitee or the amount of judgments or fines against Indemnitee.

 

(j) “fines” shall include any excise tax assessed on Indemnitee with respect to any employee benefit plan.

 

(k) “Independent Counsel” shall mean a law firm or a member of a law firm that has significant experience in matters of corporate law and that neither presently is, nor in the past five years has been, retained to represent: (i) the Company or Indemnitee in any matter material to either such party (other than with respect to matters concerning Indemnitee under this Agreement, or of other indemnitees under similar indemnification agreements); or (ii) any other party to the Proceeding (as defined below) giving rise to a claim for indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term “Independent Counsel” shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement.

 

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(l) “Person” shall have the meaning as set forth in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act as in effect on the date hereof; provided, however, that “Person” shall exclude: (i) the Company; (ii) any Subsidiaries (as defined below) of the Company; (iii) any employment benefit plan of the Company or of a Subsidiary (as defined below) of the Company or of any corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of stock of the Company; and (iv) any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or of a Subsidiary (as defined below) of the Company or of a corporation owned directly or indirectly by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of stock of the Company.

 

(m) “Proceeding” shall include any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, arbitration, mediation, alternate dispute resolution mechanism, investigation, inquiry, administrative hearing, or any other actual, threatened or completed proceeding, whether brought in the right of the Company or otherwise and whether of a civil (including intentional or unintentional tort claims), criminal, administrative, or investigative or related nature, in which Indemnitee was, is, will or might be involved as a party or otherwise by reason of the fact that Indemnitee is or was a director or officer of the Company, by reason of any action (or failure to act) taken by Indemnitee or of any action (or failure to act) on Indemnitee’s part while acting as a director or officer of the Company, or by reason of the fact that Indemnitee is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, trustee, general partner, manager, managing member, fiduciary, employee, or agent of any other Enterprise, in each case whether or not serving in such capacity at the time any liability or expense is incurred for which indemnification, reimbursement, or advancement of expenses can be provided under this Agreement.

 

(n) “serving at the request of the Company” shall include any service as a director, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary of the Company which imposes duties on, or involves services by, such director, officer, employee, agent, or fiduciary with respect to an employee benefit plan, its participants or beneficiaries; and if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan, Indemnitee shall be deemed to have acted in a manner “not opposed to the best interests of the Company” as referred to in this Agreement.

 

(o) “Subsidiary,” with respect to any Person, shall mean any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other entity of which a majority of the voting power of the voting equity securities or equity interest is owned, directly or indirectly, by that Person.

 

3. INDEMNITY IN THIRD-PARTY PROCEEDINGS. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall indemnify, hold harmless, and exonerate Indemnitee in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3 if Indemnitee was, is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant (as a witness, deponent or otherwise) in any Proceeding, other than a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of Indemnitee’s Corporate Status (which is addressed in Section 4). Pursuant to this Section 3, Indemnitee shall be indemnified, held harmless, and exonerated against all Expenses, judgments, liabilities, fines, penalties, and amounts paid in settlement (including all interest, assessments and other charges paid or payable in connection with or in respect of such Expenses, judgments, liabilities, fines, penalties and amounts paid in settlement) actually, and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee’s behalf in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue, or matter therein, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company and, in the case of a criminal Proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe that Indemnitee’s conduct was unlawful.

 

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4. INDEMNITY IN PROCEEDINGS BY OR IN THE RIGHT OF THE COMPANY. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall indemnify, hold harmless and exonerate Indemnitee in accordance with the provisions of this Section 4 if Indemnitee was, is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant (as a witness, deponent or otherwise) in any Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of Indemnitee’s Corporate Status. Pursuant to this Section 4, Indemnitee shall be indemnified, held harmless, and exonerated against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee’s behalf in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company. No indemnification, hold harmless, or exoneration for Expenses shall be made under this Section 4 in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which Indemnitee shall have been finally adjudged by a court to be liable to the Company, unless and only to the extent that any court in which the Proceeding was brought or the Delaware Court shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, Indemnitee is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification, to be held harmless, or to exoneration.

 

5. INDEMNIFICATION FOR EXPENSES OF A PARTY WHO IS WHOLLY OR PARTLY SUCCESSFUL. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, to the extent that Indemnitee was or is, by reason of Indemnitee’s Corporate Status, a party to (or a participant in) and is successful, on the merits or otherwise, in any Proceeding or in defense of any claim, issue, or matter therein, in whole or in part, the Company shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, indemnify, hold harmless, and exonerate Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in connection therewith. If Indemnitee is not wholly successful in such Proceeding but is successful, on the merits or otherwise, as to one or more but less than all claims, issues, or matters in such Proceeding, the Company shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, indemnify, hold harmless and exonerate Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee’s behalf in connection with each successfully resolved claim, issue, or matter. If Indemnitee is not wholly successful in such Proceeding, the Company also shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, indemnify, hold harmless, and exonerate Indemnitee against all Expenses reasonably incurred in connection with a claim, issue, or matter related to any claim, issue, or matter on which Indemnitee was successful. For purposes of this Section and without limitation, the termination of any claim, issue, or matter in such a Proceeding by dismissal, with or without prejudice, shall be deemed to be a successful result as to such claim, issue, or matter.

 

6. INDEMNIFICATION FOR EXPENSES OF A WITNESS. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent that Indemnitee is, by reason of Indemnitee’s Corporate Status, a witness or deponent in any Proceeding to which Indemnitee was or is not a party or threatened to be made a party, Indemnitee shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, be indemnified, held harmless, and exonerated against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee’s behalf in connection therewith.

 

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7. ADDITIONAL INDEMNIFICATION, HOLD HARMLESS AND EXONERATION RIGHTS. Notwithstanding any limitation in Sections 3, 4 or 5, this Section 7 is intended to provide Indemnitee with additional contractual indemnification, hold harmless, and exoneration rights to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, beyond the specific indemnification rights set forth in Sections 3, 4 and 5. Accordingly, the Company shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, indemnify, hold harmless and exonerate Indemnitee if Indemnitee is a party to or threatened to be made a party to any Proceeding (including a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor) against all Expenses, judgments, liabilities, fines, penalties, and amounts paid in settlement (including all interest, assessments, and other charges paid or payable in connection with or in respect of such Expenses, judgments, liabilities, fines, penalties, and amounts paid in settlement) actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in connection with the Proceeding. No indemnification, hold harmless, or exoneration rights shall be available under this Section 7 on account of Indemnitee’s conduct that constitutes a breach of Indemnitee’s duty of loyalty to the Company or its stockholders or is an act or omission not in good faith or that involves intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law.

 

8. CONTRIBUTION IN THE EVENT OF JOINT LIABILITY.

 

(a) To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, if the indemnification, hold harmless and/or exoneration rights provided for in this Agreement are unavailable to Indemnitee in whole or in part for any reason whatsoever, the Company, in lieu of indemnifying, holding harmless, or exonerating Indemnitee, shall pay, in the first instance, the entire amount incurred by Indemnitee, whether for judgments, liabilities, fines, penalties, amounts paid or to be paid in settlement and/or for Expenses, in connection with any Proceeding without requiring Indemnitee to contribute to such payment, and the Company hereby waives and relinquishes any right of contribution it may have at any time against Indemnitee.

 

(b) The Company shall not enter into any settlement of any Proceeding in which the Company is jointly liable with Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such Proceeding) unless such settlement provides for a full and final release of all claims asserted against Indemnitee.

 

(c) The Company hereby agrees to fully indemnify, hold harmless, and exonerate Indemnitee from any claims for contribution which may be brought by officers, directors, or employees of the Company other than Indemnitee who may be jointly liable with Indemnitee.

 

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9. ADVANCES OF EXPENSES; DEFENSE OF CLAIM.

 

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, and to the fullest extent not prohibited by applicable law, the Company shall pay the Expenses incurred by Indemnitee (or reasonably expected by Indemnitee to be incurred by Indemnitee within three months) in connection with any Proceeding within ten (10) days after the receipt by the Company of a statement or statements requesting such advances from time to time, prior to the final disposition of any Proceeding. Advances shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be unsecured and interest free. Advances shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be made without regard to Indemnitee’s ability to repay the Expenses and without regard to Indemnitee’s ultimate entitlement to be indemnified, held harmless, or exonerated under the other provisions of this Agreement. Advances shall include any and all reasonable Expenses incurred pursuing a Proceeding to enforce this right of advancement, including Expenses incurred preparing and forwarding statements to the Company to support the advances claimed. To the extent required by applicable law, such payments of Expenses in advance of the final disposition of the Proceeding shall be made only upon the Company’s receipt of (i) a written affirmation by Indemnitee of Indemnitee’s good faith belief that Indemnitee has met the applicable standard of conduct necessary for indemnification under applicable law and (ii) an undertaking, by or on behalf of Indemnitee, to repay the advanced amounts to the extent that it is ultimately determined that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company.

 

(b) The Company will be entitled to participate in the Proceeding at its own expense.

 

(c) The Company shall not settle any action, claim or Proceeding (in whole or in part) which would impose any Expense, judgment, liability, fine, penalty or limitation on Indemnitee without Indemnitee’s prior written consent.

 

10. PROCEDURE FOR NOTIFICATION AND APPLICATION FOR INDEMNIFICATION.

 

(a) Indemnitee agrees to notify promptly the Company in writing upon being served with any summons, citation, subpoena, complaint, indictment, information or other document relating to any Proceeding, claim, issue, or matter therein that may be subject to indemnification, hold harmless, or exoneration rights, or advancement of Expenses covered hereunder. The failure of Indemnitee to so notify the Company shall not relieve the Company of any obligation that it may have to Indemnitee under this Agreement, or otherwise.

 

(b) Indemnitee may deliver to the Company a written application to indemnify, hold harmless, or exonerate Indemnitee in accordance with this Agreement. Such application(s) may be delivered from time to time and at such time(s) as Indemnitee deems appropriate in his or her sole discretion. Following such a written application for indemnification by Indemnitee, Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification shall be determined according to Section 11(a) of this Agreement.

 

11. PROCEDURE UPON APPLICATION FOR INDEMNIFICATION.

 

(a) A determination, if required by applicable law, with respect to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification shall be made in the specific case by one of the following methods:

 

(i)if no Change in Control has occurred

 

(x)by a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors, even though less than a quorum of the Board,

 

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(y)by a committee of Disinterested Directors, even though less than a quorum of the Board, or

 

(z)if there are no Disinterested Directors, or if such Disinterested Directors so direct, by Independent Counsel in a written opinion to the Board, a copy of which shall be delivered to Indemnitee; or

 

(ii)if a Change in Control has occurred, by Independent Counsel in a written opinion to the Board, a copy of which shall be delivered to Indemnitee.

 

The Company will advise Indemnitee promptly in writing with respect to any determination that Indemnitee is or is not entitled to indemnification, including a description of any reason or basis for which indemnification has been denied. If it is determined that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, payment to Indemnitee shall be made within ten (10) days after such determination. Indemnitee shall reasonably cooperate with the person, persons or entity making such determination with respect to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification, including providing to such person, persons, or entity upon reasonable advance request any documentation or information that is not privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure and that is reasonably available to Indemnitee and reasonably necessary to such determination. Any costs or Expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements) incurred by Indemnitee in so cooperating with the person, persons, or entity making such determination shall be borne by the Company (irrespective of the determination as to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification) and the Company hereby agrees to indemnify and to hold Indemnitee harmless therefrom.

 

(b) If the determination of entitlement to indemnification is to be made by Independent Counsel pursuant to Section 11(a) hereof, the Independent Counsel shall be selected as provided in this Section 11(b). The Independent Counsel shall be selected by Indemnitee (unless Indemnitee shall request that such selection be made by the Board), and Indemnitee shall give written notice to the Company advising it of the identity of the Independent Counsel so selected and certifying that the Independent Counsel so selected meets the requirements of “Independent Counsel” as defined in Section 2 of this Agreement. If the Independent Counsel is selected by the Board, the Company shall give written notice to Indemnitee advising Indemnitee of the identity of the Independent Counsel so selected and certifying that the Independent Counsel so selected meets the requirements of “Independent Counsel” as defined in Section 2 of this Agreement. In either event, Indemnitee or the Company, as the case may be, may, within ten (10) days after such written notice of selection shall have been received, deliver to the Company or to Indemnitee, as the case may be, a written objection to such selection; provided, however, that such objection may be asserted only on the ground that the Independent Counsel selected does not meet the requirements of “Independent Counsel” as defined in Section 2 of this Agreement, and the objection shall set forth with particularity the factual basis of such assertion. Absent a proper and timely objection, the person so selected shall act as Independent Counsel. If such written objection is so made and substantiated, the Independent Counsel selected may not serve as Independent Counsel unless and until such objection is withdrawn or a court of competent jurisdiction has determined that such objection is without merit. If, within twenty (20) days after submission by Indemnitee of a written request for indemnification pursuant to Section 10(b) hereof, no Independent Counsel shall have been selected and not objected to, either the Company or Indemnitee may petition the Delaware Court for resolution of any objection that shall have been made by the Company or Indemnitee to the other’s selection of Independent Counsel and/or for the appointment as Independent Counsel of a person selected by the Delaware Court, and the person with respect to whom all objections are so resolved or the person so appointed shall act as Independent Counsel under Section 11(a) hereof. Upon the due commencement of any judicial proceeding or arbitration pursuant to Section 13(a) of this Agreement, Independent Counsel shall be discharged and relieved of any further responsibility in such capacity (subject to the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing).

 

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(c) The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of Independent Counsel and to fully indemnify and hold harmless such Independent Counsel against any and all Expenses, claims, liabilities, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant hereto.

 

12. PRESUMPTIONS AND EFFECT OF CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS.

 

(a) In making a determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification hereunder, the person, persons, or entity making such determination shall presume that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement if Indemnitee has submitted a request for indemnification in accordance with Section 10(b) of this Agreement, and the Company shall have the burden of proof to overcome that presumption in connection with the making by any person, persons, or entity of any determination contrary to that presumption. Neither the failure of the Company (including by the Disinterested Directors or Independent Counsel) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of any action pursuant to this Agreement that indemnification is proper in the circumstances because Indemnitee has met the applicable standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the Company (including by the Disinterested Directors or Independent Counsel) that Indemnitee has not met such applicable standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that Indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of conduct.

 

(b) If the person, persons, or entity empowered or selected under Section 11 of this Agreement to determine whether Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification shall not have made a determination within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Company of the request therefor, the requisite determination of entitlement to indemnification shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be deemed to have been made and Indemnitee shall be entitled to such indemnification, absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitee’s statement not materially misleading, in connection with the request for indemnification, or (ii) a final judicial determination that any or all such indemnification is expressly prohibited under applicable law; provided, however, that such 30-day period may be extended for a reasonable time, not to exceed an additional fifteen (15) days, if the person, persons, or entity making the determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification in good faith requires such additional time for the obtaining or evaluating of documentation and/or information relating thereto.

 

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(c) The termination of any Proceeding or of any claim, issue or matter therein, by judgment, order, settlement or conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not (except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement) of itself adversely affect the right of Indemnitee to indemnification or create a presumption that Indemnitee did not act in good faith and in a manner which Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company or, with respect to any criminal Proceeding, that Indemnitee had reasonable cause to believe that Indemnitee’s conduct was unlawful.

 

(d) For purposes of any determination of good faith, Indemnitee shall be deemed to have acted in good faith if Indemnitee’s action is based on the records or books of account of the Enterprise, including financial statements, or on information supplied to Indemnitee by the directors, trustees, general partners, managers, or managing members of the Enterprise in the course of their duties, or on the advice of legal counsel for the Enterprise, its Board, any committee of the Board, or any director, trustee, general partner, manager, or managing member of the Enterprise, or on information or records given or reports made to the Enterprise, its Board, any committee of the Board or any director, trustee, general partner, manager, or managing member of the Enterprise, by an independent certified public accountant or by an appraiser or other expert selected by the Enterprise, its Board, any committee of the Board, or any director, trustee, general partner, manager, or managing member. The provisions of this Section 12(d) shall not be deemed to be exclusive or to limit in any way the other circumstances in which Indemnitee may be deemed or found to have met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in this Agreement.

 

(e) The knowledge and/or actions, or failure to act of any other director, officer, trustee, partner, manager, managing member, fiduciary, agent, or employee of the Enterprise shall not be imputed to Indemnitee for purposes of determining the right to indemnification under this Agreement.

 

13. REMEDIES OF INDEMNITEE.

 

(a) If (i) a determination is made pursuant to Section 11 of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, (ii) advancement of Expenses, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, is not timely made pursuant to Section 9 of this Agreement, (iii) no determination of entitlement to indemnification shall have been made pursuant to Section 11(a) of this Agreement within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Company of the request for indemnification, (iv) payment of indemnification is not made pursuant to Section 5, 6, 7 or the last sentence of Section 11(a) of this Agreement within ten (10) days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor, (v) a contribution payment is not made in a timely manner pursuant to Section 8 of this Agreement, (vi) payment of indemnification pursuant to Sections 3 or 4 of this Agreement is not made within ten (10) days after a determination has been made that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, or (vii) payment to Indemnitee pursuant to any hold harmless or exoneration rights under this Agreement or otherwise is not made in accordance with this Agreement, Indemnitee shall be entitled to an adjudication by the Delaware Court to such indemnification, hold harmless, exoneration, contribution, or advancement rights. Alternatively, Indemnitee, at Indemnitee’s option, may seek an award in arbitration to be conducted by a single arbitrator pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures of the American Arbitration Association. Except as set forth herein, the provisions of Delaware law (without regard to its conflict of laws rules) shall apply to any such arbitration. The Company shall not oppose Indemnitee’s right to seek any such adjudication or award in arbitration.

 

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(b) In the event that a determination shall have been made pursuant to Section 11(a) of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification, any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 13 shall be conducted in all respects as a de novo trial, or arbitration, on the merits and Indemnitee shall not be prejudiced by reason of that adverse determination.

 

(c) In any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 13, Indemnitee shall be presumed to be entitled to be indemnified, held harmless, and exonerated and to receive advancement of Expenses under this Agreement and the Company shall have the burden of proving Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified, held harmless, and exonerated and to receive advancement of Expenses, as the case may be, and the Company may not refer to or introduce into evidence any determination pursuant to Section 11(a) of this Agreement adverse to Indemnitee for any purpose. If Indemnitee commences a judicial proceeding or arbitration pursuant to this Section 13, Indemnitee shall not be required to reimburse the Company for any advances pursuant to Section 9 until a final determination is made with respect to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification (as to which all rights of appeal have been exhausted or lapsed).

 

(d) If a determination shall have been made pursuant to Section 11(a) of this Agreement that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, the Company shall be bound by such determination in any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 13, absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitee’s statement not materially misleading, in connection with the request for indemnification, or (ii) a prohibition of such indemnification under applicable law.

 

(e) The Company shall be precluded from asserting in any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 13 that the procedures and presumptions of this Agreement are not valid, binding and enforceable and shall stipulate in any such court or before any such arbitrator that the Company is bound by all the provisions of this Agreement.

 

(f) The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by law against all Expenses and, if requested by Indemnitee, shall (within ten (10) days after the Company’s receipt of such written request) pay to Indemnitee, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, such Expenses which are incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any judicial proceeding or arbitration brought by Indemnitee: (i) to enforce his or her rights under, or to recover damages for breach of, this Agreement or any other indemnification, hold harmless, exoneration, advancement, or contribution agreement or provision of the Charter, or the Bylaws now or hereafter in effect; or (ii) for recovery or advances under any insurance policy maintained by any person for the benefit of Indemnitee, regardless of the outcome and whether Indemnitee ultimately is determined to be entitled to such indemnification, hold harmless, or exoneration right, advancement, contribution, or insurance recovery, as the case may be (unless such judicial proceeding or arbitration was not brought by Indemnitee in good faith).

 

(g) Interest shall be paid by the Company to Indemnitee at the legal rate under Delaware law for amounts that the Company indemnifies, holds harmless, or exonerates, or advances, or is obliged to indemnify, hold harmless, or exonerate or advance for the period commencing with the date on which Indemnitee requests indemnification, to be held harmless, exonerated, or seeks contribution, reimbursement, or advancement of any Expenses and ending with the date on which such payment is made to Indemnitee by the Company.

 

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14. SECURITY. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, to the extent requested by Indemnitee and approved by the Board, the Company may at any time and from time to time provide security to Indemnitee for the Company’s obligations hereunder through an irrevocable bank line of credit, funded trust, or other collateral. Any such security, once provided to Indemnitee, may not be revoked or released without the prior written consent of Indemnitee.

 

15. NON-EXCLUSIVITY; SURVIVAL OF RIGHTS; SUBROGATION.

 

(a) The rights of Indemnitee as provided by this Agreement shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which Indemnitee may at any time be entitled under applicable law, the Charter, the Bylaws, any agreement, a vote of stockholders, or a resolution of directors, or otherwise. No amendment, alteration, or repeal of this Agreement or of any provision hereof shall limit or restrict any right of Indemnitee under this Agreement in respect of any Proceeding (regardless of when such Proceeding is first threatened, commenced or completed) or claim, issue or matter therein arising out of, or related to, any action taken or omitted by such Indemnitee in Indemnitee’s Corporate Status prior to such amendment, alteration, or repeal. To the extent that a change in applicable law, whether by statute or judicial decision, permits greater indemnification, hold harmless, or exoneration rights or advancement of Expenses than would be afforded currently under the Charter, the Bylaws or this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties hereto that Indemnitee shall enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits so afforded by such change. No right or remedy herein conferred is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every other right and remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, shall not prevent the concurrent assertion or employment of any other right or remedy.

 

(b) DGCL, the Charter, and the Bylaws permit the Company to purchase and maintain insurance or furnish similar protection or make other arrangements including, but not limited to, providing a trust fund, letter of credit, or surety bond (“Indemnification Arrangements”) on behalf of Indemnitee against any liability asserted against Indemnitee or incurred by or on behalf of Indemnitee or in such capacity as a director, officer, employee, or agent of the Company, or arising out of Indemnitee’s status as such, whether or not the Company would have the power to indemnify Indemnitee against such liability under the provisions of this Agreement or under DGCL, as it may then be in effect. The purchase, establishment, and maintenance of any such Indemnification Arrangement shall not in any way limit or affect the rights and obligations of the Company or of Indemnitee under this Agreement except as expressly provided herein, and the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company and Indemnitee shall not in any way limit or affect the rights and obligations of the Company or the other party or parties thereto under any such Indemnification Arrangement.

 

(c) In the event of any payment under this Agreement, the Company, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee, who shall execute all papers required and take all action necessary to secure such rights, including execution of such documents as are necessary to enable the Company to bring suit to enforce such rights.

 

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(d) The Company’s obligation to indemnify, hold harmless, exonerate, or advance Expenses hereunder to Indemnitee who is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, trustee, partner, manager, managing member, fiduciary, employee, or agent of any other Enterprise shall be reduced by any amount Indemnitee has actually received as indemnification, hold harmless, or exoneration payments or advancement of expenses from such Enterprise. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, (i) Indemnitee shall have no obligation to reduce, offset, allocate, pursue, or apportion any indemnification, hold harmless, exoneration, advancement, contribution, or insurance coverage among multiple parties possessing such duties to Indemnitee prior to the Company’s satisfaction and performance of all its obligations under this Agreement, and (ii) the Company shall perform fully its obligations under this Agreement without regard to whether Indemnitee holds, may pursue, or has pursued any indemnification, advancement, hold harmless, exoneration, contribution, or insurance coverage rights against any person or entity other than the Company.

 

16. DURATION OF AGREEMENT. All agreements and obligations of the Company contained herein shall continue during the period Indemnitee serves as a director or officer of the Company or as a director, officer, trustee, partner, manager, managing member, fiduciary, employee, or agent of any other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other Enterprise which Indemnitee serves at the request of the Company and shall continue thereafter so long as Indemnitee shall be subject to any possible Proceeding (including any rights of appeal thereto and any Proceeding commenced by Indemnitee pursuant to Section 13 of this Agreement) by reason of Indemnitee’s Corporate Status, whether or not Indemnitee is acting in any such capacity at the time any liability or expense is incurred for which indemnification or advancement can be provided under this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, this Agreement shall apply to and cover any and all acts or omissions occurring, or alleged to have occurred, prior to, at, or in connection with any Business Combination or other Change in Control transaction involving the Company, including the negotiation, approval, financing, disclosure, or consummation thereof and any related filings or disclosure documents.

 

17. SEVERABILITY. If any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever, (a) the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, each portion of any Section, paragraph or sentence of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law; (b) such provision or provisions shall be deemed reformed to the extent necessary to conform to applicable law and to give the maximum effect to the intent of the parties hereto; and (c) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, each portion of any Section, paragraph, or sentence of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal, or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested thereby.

 

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18. ENFORCEMENT AND BINDING EFFECT.

 

(a) The Company expressly confirms and agrees that it has entered into this Agreement and assumed the obligations imposed on it hereby in order to induce Indemnitee to serve as a director, officer, or key employee of the Company, and the Company acknowledges that Indemnitee is relying upon this Agreement in serving as a director, officer, or key employee of the Company.

 

(b) Without limiting any of the rights of Indemnitee under the Charter or Bylaws as in effect from time to time to the extent not inconsistent with this Agreement, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, oral, written, or implied, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.

 

(c) The indemnification, hold harmless, exoneration, and advancement of expenses rights provided by or granted pursuant to this Agreement shall be binding upon and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns (including any direct or indirect successor by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company), shall continue as to an Indemnitee who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee, or agent of the Company or a director, officer, trustee, general partner, manager, managing member, fiduciary, employee, or agent of any other Enterprise at the Company’s request, and shall inure to the benefit of Indemnitee and Indemnitee’s spouse, assigns, heirs, devisees, executors, and administrators and other legal representatives.

 

(d) The Company shall require and cause any successor (whether direct or indirect by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise) to all, substantially all, or a substantial part of the business and/or assets of the Company, by written agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Indemnitee, expressly to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place, including, without limitation, the obligations set forth in Section 27 with respect to the procurement, maintenance, and payment for any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, runoff coverage, and tail policy required thereunder.

 

(e) The Company and Indemnitee agree herein that a monetary remedy for breach of this Agreement, at some later date, may be inadequate, impracticable and difficult of proof, and further agree that such breach may cause Indemnitee irreparable harm. Accordingly, the parties hereto agree that Indemnitee may, to the fullest extent permitted by law, enforce this Agreement by seeking, among other things, injunctive relief and/or specific performance hereof, without any necessity of showing actual damage or irreparable harm and that by seeking injunctive relief and/or specific performance, Indemnitee shall not be precluded from seeking or obtaining any other relief to which Indemnitee may be entitled. The Company and Indemnitee further agree that Indemnitee shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be entitled to such specific performance and injunctive relief, including temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, and permanent injunctions, without the necessity of posting bonds or other undertaking in connection therewith. The Company acknowledges that in the absence of a waiver, a bond or undertaking may be required of Indemnitee by a court of competent jurisdiction. The Company hereby waives any such requirement of such a bond or undertaking to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

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(f) The Company hereby covenants and agrees that it shall not adopt, amend, modify, alter, or repeal any provision of its Charter or Bylaws, or adopt any new provision of its Charter or Bylaws, in any manner that would limit, restrict, impair, defeat, supersede, or adversely affect any right, protection, undertaking, or obligation set forth in this Agreement. Any such adoption, amendment, modification, alteration, repeal, or new provision shall constitute a breach of this Agreement, and Indemnitee shall be entitled to seek all remedies available at law or in equity, including specific performance and injunctive relief, in addition to any other rights or remedies available under this Agreement.

 

19. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the Company and Indemnitee. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provisions of this Agreement nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

 

20. NOTICES. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if (i) delivered by hand and receipted for by the party to whom said notice or other communication shall have been directed on such delivery, or (ii) mailed by certified or registered mail with postage prepaid, on the third (3rd) business day after the date on which it is so mailed:

 

(a) If to Indemnitee, at the address indicated on the signature page of this Agreement, or such other address as Indemnitee shall provide in writing to the Company.

 

(b) If to the Company, to:

 

Boost Run Inc.

5 Revere Drive, Suite 200

Northbrook, IL 60062

Attention: Andrew Karos, Chief Executive Officer

 

or to any other address as may have been furnished to Indemnitee in writing by the Company.

 

21. APPLICABLE LAW AND CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. This Agreement and the legal relations among the parties shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. Except with respect to any arbitration commenced by Indemnitee pursuant to Section 13(a) of this Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company and Indemnitee hereby irrevocably and unconditionally: (a) agree that any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be brought only in the Delaware Court and not in any other state or federal court in the United States of America or any court in any other country; (b) consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Delaware Court for purposes of any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement; (c) waive any objection to the laying of venue of any such action or proceeding in the Delaware Court; and (d) waive, and agree not to plead or to make, any claim that any such action or proceeding brought in the Delaware Court has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum, or is subject (in whole or in part) to a jury trial. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the parties hereby agree that the mailing of process and other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided by Section 20 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.

 

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22. IDENTICAL COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. Only one such counterpart signed by the party against whom enforceability is sought needs to be produced to evidence the existence of this Agreement.

 

23. MISCELLANEOUS. Use of the masculine pronoun shall be deemed to include usage of the feminine pronoun where appropriate. The headings of the paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute part of this Agreement or to affect the construction thereof.

 

24. PERIOD OF LIMITATIONS. No legal action shall be brought and no cause of action shall be asserted by or in the right of the Company against Indemnitee, Indemnitee’s spouse, heirs, executors, or personal or legal representatives after the expiration of two years from the date of accrual of such cause of action, and any claim or cause of action of the Company shall be extinguished and deemed released unless asserted by the timely filing of a legal action within such two-year period; provided, however, that if any shorter period of limitations is otherwise applicable to any such cause of action such shorter period shall govern.

 

25. ADDITIONAL ACTS. If for the validation of any of the provisions in this Agreement any act, resolution, approval, or other procedure is required to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company undertakes to cause such act, resolution, approval, or other procedure to be effected or adopted in a manner that will enable the Company to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement.

 

26. MAINTENANCE OF INSURANCE; TAIL COVERAGE.

 

(a) The Company shall maintain in effect, at its sole cost and expense, one or more policies of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance with reputable insurers providing coverage for wrongful acts and omissions of the directors and officers of the Company, in such amounts and on such terms as are customary and commercially reasonable for similarly situated publicly traded companies, for the entire period for which the Company may be obligated to indemnify, hold harmless, exonerate, or advance Expenses to Indemnitee under this Agreement.

 

(b) To the extent that the Company maintains any insurance policy or policies providing liability insurance for directors, officers, trustees, partners, managers, managing members, fiduciaries, employees, or agents of the Company or of any other Enterprise that such person serves at the request of the Company, Indemnitee shall be covered by such policy or policies in accordance with their terms to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any such person under such policy or policies, and in no event shall the rights and benefits available to Indemnitee thereunder be less favorable than those accorded to the most favorably insured of the Company’s directors and officers.

 

(c) If, at the time the Company receives notice from any source of a Proceeding as to which Indemnitee is a party or participant, the Company has directors’ and officers’ liability insurance in effect, the Company shall give prompt notice of such Proceeding to the applicable insurers in accordance with the procedures set forth in the applicable policies and shall thereafter take all necessary or desirable action to cause such insurers to pay, on behalf of Indemnitee, all amounts payable as a result of such Proceeding in accordance with the terms of such policies.

 

(d) Without limiting the foregoing, in connection with any Change in Control, Business Combination, merger, consolidation, reorganization, liquidation, dissolution, or similar transaction, the Company shall, or shall cause its successor to, obtain and fully pay for a prepaid non-cancellable runoff or tail policy providing directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage for a period of not less than six (6) years after the effective time of such transaction with respect to claims arising from facts, events, acts, or omissions occurring or alleged to have occurred at or prior to the effective time of such transaction, with coverage, limits, retentions, scope, and terms that are no less favorable in the aggregate to Indemnitee than the coverage in effect immediately prior to such transaction.

 

[Signature Page Follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Indemnity Agreement to be signed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  BOOST RUN INC.
     
  By:
  Name: Andrew Karos
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
  INDEMNITEE
     
  By:  
  Name:  

 

[Signature Page to Indemnity Agreement]

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.6

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of May 8, 2026 by and between Andrew Karos (“Executive”) and Boost Run Inc., a Delaware corporation (collectively with its direct or indirect subsidiaries, the “Company”).

 

WHEREAS, the Company, Willow Lane Acquisition Corp, Benchmark Merger Sub I Inc., Benchmark Merger Sub II LLC, Boost Run Holdings, LLC and the other parties named thereto have entered into a Business Combination Agreement and intend to effectuate the transactions contemplated thereby (the “Merger”);

 

WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ Executive as its Chief Executive Officer pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement following the closing of the Merger (the date on which such closing occurs, the “Closing Date”), subject to and contingent upon the closing of the Merger, and effective upon the date immediately following the Closing Date (such date on which this Agreement becomes effective, the “Effective Date”), and Executive is willing and able to render such services and desires to do so on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth herein.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

1. Employment. The Company shall employ Executive as the Chief Executive Officer under this Agreement (such period of employment, the “Term”). In this capacity, Employee shall have the duties and roles commensurate with that of a chief executive officer. Executive shall perform such other duties as are customarily performed by other persons in similar positions, including other duties as may arise from time-to-time and as may be reasonably assigned by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”).

 

2. Employment Duties. Executive shall perform assigned duties and responsibilities in a professional manner, in good faith, and to the best of Employee’s skills, abilities, talents and experience.

 

3. Compensation. During the Term, the Company shall pay Executive a base salary at an annual rate of $1.00, payable in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll practices for employees as in effect from time to time. Executive’s annual base salary, as in effect from time to time, is hereinafter referred to as the “Base Salary.” The Base Salary shall be subject to annual review by the Board (or a duly authorized committee thereof).

 

4. Work Location. Executive will primarily perform his employment services in Illinois.

 

5. Benefits. During the Term, Executive and Executive’s eligible dependents shall be eligible to participate in the Company’s benefit plans provided to similarly situated senior executives, subject to the terms of such plans. The Company reserves the right to amend any employee benefit plan, policy, program or arrangement from time to time, or to terminate such plan, policy, program or arrangement, consistent with the terms thereof at any time and for any reason without providing Executive with notice.

 

 

 

 

6. Expenses. Executive may from time-to-time be required to travel in connection with the performance of Executive’s services, as determined by the Board. Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket business and travel expenses incurred by Executive in connection with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder during the Term in accordance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policies and procedures.

 

7. Termination. The Company may terminate Executive’s employment with immediate effect at any time and for any reason in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal labor laws. Executive may terminate this Agreement and the employment at any time and for any reason in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal labor laws. At the time of termination, Employee agrees to return all Company property, including but not limited to computers, cell-phones, and any other electronic devices. The rights and obligations of the parties set forth in Confidentiality, Non-Disparagement, Inventions, and Miscellaneous Agreement are intended to survive termination, and will survive termination of this Agreement.

 

8. Confidentiality; Assignment of Inventions; Non-Disparagement.

 

(a) Confidential and Proprietary Information. Executive agrees that all materials and items produced or developed by Executive for the Company or any entity that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Company (each such entity, an “Affiliate” and collectively, the “Company Group”) or obtained by Executive from the Company Group either directly or indirectly pursuant to this Agreement, shall be and remains the property of the Company Group. Executive acknowledges that Executive will, during Executive’s association with the Company, acquire, or be exposed to, or have access to, materials, data and information that constitute valuable, Confidential and Proprietary Information of the Company Group, including, without limitation, any or all of the following: business plans, practices and procedures, pricing information, sales figures, profit or loss figures, this Agreement and its terms, information relating to customers, clients, intellectual property, suppliers, technology, sources of supply and customer lists, research, technical data, trade secrets or know-how, software, developments, inventions, processes, formulas, technology, designs, drawings, engineering, hardware configuration information, marketing, finances, policies, training manuals and similar materials used by the Company in conducting its business operations, personnel information of any Person employed by the Company, potential business combinations, and such other information or material as the Company may designate as confidential and/or proprietary from time to time (collectively hereinafter, the “Confidential and Proprietary Information”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Confidential and Proprietary Information” does not include information that is or becomes publicly available, other than information made publicly available by Executive or another person in violation of Executive’s obligations in this Section 8(a).

 

 

 

 

(b) Confidentiality Obligations. During Executive’s employment with the Company and at all times thereafter, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, use, misuse, misappropriate, disclose or make known, without the prior written approval of the Board, to any party, firm, corporation, association or other entity, any such Confidential and Proprietary Information for any reason or purpose whatsoever, except as may be required in the course of Executive’s performance of Executive’s duties hereunder. In consideration of the unique nature of the Confidential and Proprietary Information, all obligations pertaining to the confidentiality and nondisclosure thereof shall remain in effect until the Company Group have released such information; provided that the provisions of this Section 8(b) shall not apply to the disclosure of Confidential and Proprietary Information to the Company’s Affiliates together with each of their respective shareholders, directors, officers, accountants, lawyers, and other representatives or agents, in furtherance of Executive’s duties hereunder, nor to a Protected Activity as defined in Section 8(c) below. In addition, it shall not be a breach of the confidentiality obligations hereof if Executive is required by applicable law to disclose any Confidential and Proprietary Information; provided that in such case, Executive shall (i) give the Company the earliest notice possible that such disclosure is or may be required and (ii) cooperate with the Company, at the Company’s expense, in protecting to the maximum extent legally permitted, the confidential or proprietary nature of the Confidential and Proprietary Information which must be so disclosed. Upon termination of Executive’s employment, Executive agrees that all Confidential and Proprietary Information, directly or indirectly, in Executive’s possession that is in writing or other tangible form (together with all duplicates thereof) will promptly (and in any event within ten (10) days following such termination) be returned to the Company and will not be retained by Executive or furnished to any person, either by sample, facsimile, film, audio or video cassette, electronic data, oral communication, or any other means of communication.

 

(c) Protected Activities. This Agreement shall not be construed or applied in a manner that limits or interferes with Executive’s right to discuss or disclose information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that employees have reason to believe is unlawful, and, without notice to or authorization of the Company, (i) to communicate and cooperate in good faith with any self-regulatory organization or U.S. federal, state, or local governmental or law enforcement branch, agency, commission, or entity (collectively, a “Government Entity”) for the purpose of (A) reporting a possible violation of any U.S. federal, state, or local law or regulation, (B) participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted or managed by any Government Entity, including by providing documents or other information, or (C) filing a charge or complaint with a Government Entity, provided that in each case, such communications, participation, and disclosures are consistent with applicable law, or (ii) to engage counsel to pursue enforcement and/or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

(d) Defend Trade Secrets Act. Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, Executive shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made (i) in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, or to an attorney, solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. If Executive files a lawsuit for retaliation by the Company Group for reporting a suspected violation of law, Executive may disclose the trade secret to the Executive’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if Executive files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. All disclosures and other conduct permitted under this Section 8(d) are herein referred to as “Protected Activities.” Notwithstanding the foregoing, under no circumstance will Executive be authorized to disclose any Confidential and Proprietary Information as to which the Company may assert protections from disclosure under the attorney-client privilege or the attorney work product doctrine, without prior written consent of the Company’s General Counsel or other authorized officer designated by the Company, except to the extent disclosure of such privileged information to a Government Entity is permitted under applicable law, regulation or state attorney conduct rules. Additionally, this Agreement does not interfere with Executive’s right to disclose information regarding Executive’s compensation and benefits to Executive’s spouse, accountants, counsel, financial advisors and lenders with a need to know such information, it being understood that Executive will advise such persons of their confidentiality obligations with respect thereto, and ensure that such persons are bound by obligations of confidentiality reasonably comparable to those imposed in this Agreement.

 

 

 

 

(e) Nondisparagement. Executive agrees that Executive shall refrain from making, directly or indirectly, any disparaging or defamatory comments concerning the Company, any of its Affiliates, or any of the Company’s or its Affiliates’ respective businesses, products or services, or their respective current or former directors, officers, agents, partners, shareholders or employees, either publicly or privately. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement is intended to or should be construed to prevent Executive from (i) fully and truthfully responding to a subpoena or other legal process or request by a governmental or regulatory body, (ii) testifying fully and truthfully in any action, proceeding, or regulatory matter, (iii) exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement, (iv) reporting any allegations of unlawful conduct to federal, state, or local officials for investigation, including, but not limited to, alleged criminal conduct or unlawful employment practices under federal or Illinois law, or (v) otherwise reporting in good faith any violation of law or regulations to any governmental agency or entity or making disclosures that are protected under whistleblower law.

 

(f) Inventions.

 

(i) Executive acknowledges and agrees that all patentable inventions that are made or conceived by Executive, solely or jointly with others, during the Term, either while performing Executive’s duties with the Company or on Executive’s own time, but only insofar as such inventions are related to Executive’s work as an employee or other service provider to the Company (the “Inventions”), shall belong exclusively to the Company (or its designee), whether or not patent applications are filed thereon. Executive will keep full and complete written records (the “Records”), in the manner prescribed by the Company, of all Inventions, and will promptly disclose all Inventions completely and in writing to the Company. The Records shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Company and Executive will surrender them upon the termination of the Term, or upon the Company’s request. Executive hereby assigns to the Company the Inventions and all patents that may be issued thereon in any and all countries, whether prior to, during or subsequent to the Term, together with the right to file, in Executive’s name or in the name of the Company (or its designee), applications for patents and equivalent rights (the “Applications”). Executive will, at any time during and subsequent to the Term, make such applications, sign such papers, take all rightful oaths, and perform all acts as may be requested from time to time by the Company with respect to the Inventions. Executive will also execute assignments to the Company (or its designee), of the Applications, and give the Company and its attorneys all reasonable assistance (including the giving of testimony) to obtain the Inventions for its benefit, all without additional compensation to Executive from the Company but entirely at the Company’s expense.

 

 

 

 

(ii) In addition, the Inventions will be deemed Work for Hire, as such term is defined under the copyright law of the United States, on behalf of the Company, and Executive agrees that the Company will be the sole owner of the Inventions and all underlying rights therein, in all media now known or hereinafter devised, throughout the universe and in perpetuity, without any further obligations to Executive. If the Inventions, or any portion thereof, are deemed not to be Work for Hire, Executive hereby irrevocably conveys, transfers and assigns to the Company all rights, in all media now known or hereinafter devised, throughout the universe and in perpetuity, in and to the Inventions, including, without limitation, all of Executive’s right, title and interest in the copyrights (and all renewals, revivals and extensions thereof) to the Inventions, including, without limitation, all rights of any kind or any nature now or hereafter recognized, including, without limitation, the unrestricted right to make modifications, adaptations and revisions to the Inventions, to exploit and allow others to exploit the Inventions and all rights to sue at law or in equity for any infringement or other unauthorized use or conduct in derogation of the Inventions, known or unknown, prior to the date hereof, including, without limitation, the right to receive all proceeds and damages therefrom. In addition, Executive hereby waives any so-called “moral rights” with respect to the Inventions. Executive hereby waives any and all currently existing and future monetary rights in and to the Inventions and all patents that may be issued thereon, including, without limitation, any rights that would otherwise accrue to Executive’s benefit by virtue of Executive being an employee of or other service provider to the Company.

 

(i) Subject to Section 8(a) above, nothing in this Section 8(f) will restrict Executive from use of concepts, ideas or methods that are generally known by others in the industry, nor shall Executive be restricted from using the general know-how or experience obtained during employment with the Company. In accordance with the Illinois Employee Patent Act or any other similar, applicable law, this Section 8(f) does not apply to any invention for which no equipment, supplies, facilities, or trade secret information of the Company Group is used, and which is developed entirely on Executive’s own time, unless: (i) the invention relates to either the business of the Company Group or its actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development; or (ii) the invention results from any work performed by Executive for the Company Group.

 

(iii) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Section 8(f), “Inventions” shall not include the patents and other assets set forth on Exhibit A hereto. Executive hereby represents and warrants that the patents and other assets owned by Executive set forth on Exhibit A are not related in any way to the Company Group, except as stated therein.

 

(g) Duty of Loyalty. Executive acknowledges and agrees that during the Term, Executive owes a fiduciary duty of loyalty, fidelity and allegiance to act in the best interests of the Company and to do no act that would materially injure the business, interests or reputation of the Company or any member of the Company Group. In keeping with these duties, during the Term, Executive shall make full disclosure to the Company of all business opportunities pertaining to the Company’s business and shall not appropriate for Executive’s own benefit business opportunities concerning the subject matter of the fiduciary relationship.

 

 

 

 

(h) Relief. The parties hereto further agree that Executive’s expertise in the business of the Company is of a special, unique, unusual, extraordinary, and intellectual character, which gives Executive’s expertise a peculiar value. Consequently, Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company Group will suffer irreparable harm from a breach of Section 8 by Executive and that money damages or the remedy at law available to the Company Group for breach of Executive’s obligations under this Agreement may be inadequate and will not be a reasonable or adequate remedy for any such breach. Therefore, in addition to any other rights or remedies that the Company Group may have at law or in equity, in the event of a breach or threatened breach of this Agreement, the Company Group shall be entitled to (without limitation) specific performance and/or temporary and permanent injunctive relief in any proceeding that may be brought to enforce any provision of this Agreement, injunctive or other equitable relief (including a restraining order) from a court of competent jurisdiction in order to enforce, or prevent any violations of, the provisions hereof, in each case, without (i) the necessity of proof of actual damage or adequacy of remedies at law, (ii) being required to post bond or other security and (iii) an award of their reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in enforcing their rights under this Agreement. Any and all remedies herein expressly conferred upon a party will be deemed cumulative with and not exclusive of any other remedy conferred hereby, or by applicable law or equity upon such party, and the exercise by a party of any one remedy will not preclude the exercise of any other remedy.

 

(i) Reasonableness. Executive acknowledges that due to the proprietary nature of the business of the Company, Executive’s obligations under this Agreement are reasonable (including as to duration, geographical area and scope) in light of the circumstances as they exist on the date of this Agreement and in the context of the injuries likely to be sustained by the Company Group if Executive were to violate such obligations and are necessary to ensure the preservation, protection and continuity of such business, Confidential and Proprietary Information, trade secrets and goodwill of the Company Group. Executive further acknowledges that this Agreement is made in consideration of and is adequately supported by the agreement of the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement, which Executive acknowledges constitutes good, valuable and sufficient consideration. Executive acknowledges and agrees that Executive has either reviewed the provisions of this Agreement with Executive’s legal counsel or had the opportunity to do so and willingly declined that opportunity. Executive further agrees and acknowledges that Executive has been provided with at least fourteen (14) days to consider this Agreement, including the restricted covenants set forth in this Agreement, or has voluntarily elected to execute this Agreement prior to the expiration of such fourteen (14) day period.

 

(j) Tolling. In the event of any violation of the provisions of this Section 8, Executive acknowledges and agrees that the post-termination restrictions contained in this Section 8 shall be extended by a period of time equal to the period of such violation, it being the intention of the parties hereto that the running of the applicable post-termination restriction period shall be tolled during any period of such violation.

 

9. Miscellaneous.

 

(a) Entire Agreement and Amendment. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior understandings of the Parties. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement will be binding unless executed in writing by both of the Parties.

 

 

 

 

(b) Notices. Any notice or other communication given or made to either Party under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by hand, sent by overnight courier service or sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address stated above or to another address as that party may subsequently designate by notice and shall be deemed given on the date of delivery.

 

(c) Waiver. Neither party shall be deemed to have waived any provision of this Agreement or the exercise of any rights held under this Agreement unless such waiver is made expressly and in writing. Waiver by either Party of a breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent or other breach or violation.

 

(d) Further Assurances. At the request of one party, the other party shall execute and deliver such other documents and take such other actions as may be reasonably necessary to give effect the terms of this Agreement.

 

(e) Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall not be affected and shall continue to be valid, legal and enforceable as though the invalid, illegal or unenforceable parts had not been included in this Agreement.

 

(f) No Assignment. This Agreement is personal to the Executive and shall not be assigned by the Executive.

 

(g) Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule. Executive expressly consents to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Illinois. for any proceeding relating to or arising in any way from this Agreement.

 

(h) AS A SPECIFICALLY BARGAINED INDUCEMENT FOR EACH OF THE PARTIES TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT (EACH PARTY HAVING HAD OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT COUNSEL), EACH PARTY EXPRESSLY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN ANY PROCEEDING RELATING TO OR ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED IN THIS AGREEMENT.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

  BOOST RUN INC.
     
  By: /s/ Andrew Karos
  Name: Andrew Karos
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
  EXECUTIVE
     
  /s/ Andrew Karos
  Andrew Karos

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

EXCLUDED INVENTIONS

 

I have no inventions.

 

The following is a complete list of all Inventions relative to the subject matter of my employment with the Company that have been created by me, alone or jointly with others, prior to the Effective Date, which might relate to the Company Group’s present business:

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Additional sheets attached.

 

Executive Signature: Date:

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.7

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of May 8, 2026 by and between Erik K. Guckel (“Executive”) and Boost Run Inc., a Delaware corporation (collectively with its direct or indirect subsidiaries, the “Company”).

 

WHEREAS, the Company, Willow Lane Acquisition Corp, Benchmark Merger Sub I Inc., Benchmark Merger Sub II LLC, Boost Run Holdings, LLC (the “Predecessor”) and the other parties named thereto have entered into a Business Combination Agreement and intend to effectuate the transactions contemplated thereby (the “Merger”);

 

WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ Executive as its Chief Financial Officer pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement following the closing of the Merger (the date on which such closing occurs, the “Closing Date”), subject to and contingent upon the closing of the Merger, and effective upon the date immediately following the Closing Date (such date on which this Agreement becomes effective, the “Effective Date”), and Executive is willing and able to render such services and desires to do so on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth herein.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

1. Employment Term. This Agreement shall govern the terms and conditions of Executive’s employment with the Company from and after the Effective Date and supersedes and replaces any prior offer letter or agreement between the Company and Executive as of the Effective Date, including, without limitation, that certain offer letter, dated as of July 31, 2025, by and between Executive and Boost Run LLC (the “Prior Agreement”), other than with respect to the restrictive covenants set forth in Appendix B thereto. Executive’s employment with the Company shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until terminated in accordance with Section 7 and Section 8 (such period of employment, the “Term”).

 

2. Employment Duties.

 

(a) During the Term, Executive shall have the title of Chief Financial Officer of the Company and shall have such duties, authorities and responsibilities as are consistent with such position. Executive shall report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Executive’s role will be located in Illinois. Executive shall devote Executive’s full working time and attention and Executive’s best efforts to Executive’s employment and service with the Company and shall perform Executive’s services in a capacity and in a manner consistent with Executive’s position for the Company; provided that this Section 2 shall not be interpreted as prohibiting Executive from (i) managing Executive’s personal investments (so long as such investment activities are of a passive nature), (ii) engaging in charitable or civic activities, or (iii) participating on boards of directors or similar bodies of non-profit organizations, in each case of (i) – (iii), so long as such activities do not, individually or in the aggregate, (A) materially interfere with the performance of Executive’s duties and responsibilities hereunder, (B) create a fiduciary conflict, or (C) result in a violation of Section 12 of this Agreement. If requested, Executive shall also serve as an executive officer and/or member of the board of directors (or similar governing body) of any entity that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Company (an “Affiliate”) without any additional compensation. Executive acknowledges and agrees that Executive will be subject to and shall comply with all Company policies, including, without limitation, the Company’s insider trading policy, conflict of interest policy, stock ownership guidelines and compensation clawback policies, as in effect from time to time.

 

 

 

 

(b) Executive shall support the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), its committees and the Company’s governance systems as reasonably requested from time to time. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is anticipated that Executive will provide governance support to the Board’s investor relations and audit and compliance committees. Subject to and at the invitation of the Board, Executive may attend meetings of the Board (and any committees thereof) in a non-voting observer capacity. Executive will receive all materials provided to the Board at the same time as the Board (subject to customary exclusions for privileged or conflict of interest materials, as determined by the Board in its discretion), and shall at all times maintain the confidentiality of all such materials. The Board shall determine in its discretion whether to nominate Executive for appointment to the Board following the Effective Date (subject to approval by the Company’s shareholders).

 

3. Base Salary. During the Term, the Company shall pay Executive a base salary at an annual rate of $400,000 (Four Hundred Thousand Dollars), payable in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll practices for employees as in effect from time to time. Executive’s annual base salary, as in effect from time to time, is hereinafter referred to as the “Base Salary.” The Base Salary shall be subject to annual review by the Board or its compensation committee (the “Committee”).

 

4. Annual Bonus/Long-Term Incentives.

 

(a) Annual Bonus. With respect to each fiscal year during the Term, Executive shall be eligible to earn an annual cash bonus (the “Annual Bonus”), with an initial target of seventy-five percent (75%) of Base Salary (the “Target Bonus”) with the ability to earn between 0%–150% of such Target Bonus in any given year, based upon the achievement of Company and individual performance metrics that are determined in the first quarter of each fiscal year by the Board or the Committee in consultation with management. Company performance metrics may include consideration of revenue, revenue growth, ARR growth, EBITDA, EBITDA margin, cash flow, timeliness of reporting, investor relations and team development and audit governance, among other criteria, as determined by the Board or Committee for each fiscal year. All determinations as to whether any Annual Bonus is earned and payable, and the form in which any Annual Bonus is paid, will be made by the Board or the Committee in its or their sole discretion. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Board or Committee approves the payment of an Annual Bonus to Executive for a fiscal year, such Annual Bonus (i) shall not create a contractual entitlement or expectation to an Annual Bonus or similar level of Annual Bonus in future years; and (ii) shall be subject to the terms of any bonus plans, programs, agreements or arrangements of the Company that may be in place from time to time (including any clawback or similar policy). In any year in which an Annual Bonus is payable to Executive by the Company, Executive must be employed with the Company on the payment date in order to receive such Annual Bonus (except as otherwise provided in Section 8). In the event that an Annual Bonus is payable by the Company in a given year, such Annual Bonus will generally be paid in the first regularly scheduled payroll date after the approval and certification of the Company’s performance results by the Board or the Committee, as applicable, but in no event later than seventy-five (75) days following the end of the applicable fiscal year to which the Annual Bonus relates.

 

 

 

 

(b) Equity Awards. The Executive shall be eligible to receive a one-time long-term incentive award under the Company’s 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), as amended from time to time, as soon as reasonably practicable following the Effective Date (the “One-Time Award”). The One-Time Award shall be comprised of 1,156,304 time-based restricted stock units (“RSUs”), 722,691 performance-based RSUs, and a nonqualified option to purchase 1,011,766 shares of Company common stock, and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the applicable award agreements. The Executive shall be eligible to participate in the Plan and receive subsequent annual long-term incentive awards thereunder. The Board or the Committee will determine in its discretion the terms of any equity award in accordance with the terms of the Plan as in effect from time to time.

 

5. Benefits. During the Term, Executive shall be provided the opportunity to participate in all standard employee benefit programs made available by the Company to the Company’s senior executive employees generally, in accordance with the terms and conditions of such plans, including the eligibility and participation provisions of such plans and programs, as such plans or programs may be in effect from time to time. The Company reserves the right to amend any employee benefit plan, policy, program or arrangement from time to time, or to terminate such plan, policy, program or arrangement, consistent with the terms thereof at any time and for any reason without providing Executive with notice.

 

6. Travel and Expense Reimbursement. Executive may from time-to-time be required to travel in connection with the performance of Executive’s services, as determined by the Board. Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket business and travel expenses incurred by Executive in connection with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder during the Term in accordance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policies and procedures.

 

7. Termination of Employment. Executive’s employment during the Term may be terminated as follows:

 

(a) Automatically in the event of the death of Executive;

 

(b) At the option of the Company, by written notice to Executive or Executive’s personal representative in the event of the Disability of Executive. As used herein, the term “Disability” shall mean Executive’s inability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential duties, responsibilities, and functions of Executive’s position with the Company as a result of any mental or physical disability or incapacity for a length of time that the Company determines is sufficient to satisfy such obligations as it may have to provide leave under applicable family and medical leave laws and/or “reasonable accommodation” under applicable federal, state or local disability laws. Family and medical leave or disability leave provided under federal, state or local law may be unpaid as per the requirements of such laws; provided, however, that Executive shall be entitled to such payments and benefits under the Company’s vacation, sick leave or disability leave programs as per the terms of such programs. The Company may terminate Executive’s active employment because of a Disability by giving written notice to Executive at any time effective at or within twenty (20) days after the end of the period of leave as may be required under the family and medical leave laws or under federal, state or local disability laws, but the Company shall retain Executive as an inactive employee if necessary to maintain Executive’s eligibility for any disability leave benefits. A reassignment, reduction or elimination of the duties defined in Section 2 because of Executive’s inability to perform such duties during any period of a disability leave or during the period Executive is designated as an inactive employee, or the appointment of a temporary or permanent replacement for Executive during any disability leave, shall not constitute Good Reason under Section 9(b) below.

 

 

 

 

(c) At the option of the Company for Cause, by delivering prior written notice to Executive;

 

(d) At the option of the Company at any time without Cause, by delivering written notice of its determination to terminate to Executive;

 

(e) At the option of Executive for Good Reason; or

 

(f) At the option of Executive without Good Reason, upon thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to the Company (which the Company may, in its sole discretion, make effective earlier than the termination date provided in such notice; provided, however, that in such event, the Company shall have no obligation to pay Executive any compensation or benefits for any portion of the notice period following the accelerated termination date).

 

For the avoidance of doubt, the expiration of the Term as a result of either party providing a timely notice of non-renewal in accordance with Section 1 shall not, in and of itself, constitute a termination by the Company without Cause or a resignation by Executive for Good Reason under this Agreement, and no severance or other termination-related benefits shall be payable solely as a result thereof.

 

8. Payments Upon Termination of Employment.

 

(a) Termination by the Company Without Cause or by Executive For Good Reason other than in connection with a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment is terminated during the Term by the Company without Cause (excluding for death or Disability) or by Executive for Good Reason other than in connection with a Change in Control (as defined in the Plan), subject to Section 8(d) of this Agreement and all applicable withholdings and deductions, Executive shall be entitled to the following payments and benefits (collectively, the “Severance Benefits”):

 

(i) (A) within thirty (30) days following such termination (or such earlier date as required by applicable law), payment of Executive’s accrued and unpaid Base Salary through the date of termination, (B) reimbursement of expenses in accordance with Section 6 of this Agreement, and (C) all other vested employee benefits in accordance with the Company’s benefit plans, programs or policies (other than severance) and as required under law (the “Accrued Amounts”);

 

 

 

 

(ii) an amount equal to Executive’s Base Salary, as in effect immediately prior to Executive’s date of termination, payable in substantially equal installments in accordance with the Company’s regular payroll practices as in effect from time to time for twelve (12) months (the “Severance Period”) following such termination, with the first payment to be made on the first regularly scheduled payroll date following the expiration of the applicable revocation period for the release of claims required in connection with such severance (as described in Section 8(d) herein), and such first payment shall include payment of any amounts that would otherwise be due prior thereto;

 

(iii) an amount equal to Executive’s target Annual Bonus (if any) earned for the fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which termination occurs, to the extent such bonus has been earned but not yet paid, payable in a lump sum at the same time such Annual Bonus would be due under Section 4(a) if Executive had remained employed with the Company through such payment date;

 

(iv) a pro-rata portion of the Annual Bonus for the year in which Executive’s termination occurs based on actual performance and the number of days during the fiscal year of termination during which Executive was employed with the Company, payable in a lump sum at the same time such prorated Annual Bonus would be due under Section 4(a) if Executive had remained employed with the Company through such payment date; and

 

(v) any equity granted to Executive under the Plan shall be treated in accordance with the terms set forth in the Plan and the applicable award agreement.

 

(b) Termination by the Company Without Cause or by Executive For Good Reason Following a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment is terminated during the Term by the Company without Cause (excluding for death or Disability) or by Executive for Good Reason on or within twelve (12) months following the consummation of a Change in Control, then, in lieu of the Severance Benefits provided under Section 8(a) and subject to Section 8(d) of this Agreement and all applicable withholdings and deductions, Executive shall be entitled to the following payments and benefits:

 

(i) (A) within thirty (30) days following such termination (or such earlier date as required by applicable law), payment of the Accrued Amounts;

 

(ii) an amount equal to eighteen (18) months of Executive’s Base Salary, as in effect immediately prior to Executive’s date of termination, payable in a single lump sum within thirty (30) days following the expiration of the applicable revocation period for the release of claims required in connection with such severance (as described in Section 8(d) herein);

 

(iii) an amount equal to Executive’s target Annual Bonus (if any) earned for the fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which termination occurs, to the extent such bonus has been earned but not yet paid, payable in a lump sum at the same time such Annual Bonus would be due under Section 4(a) if Executive had remained employed with the Company through such payment date;

 

(iv) an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the higher of (A) Executive’s Target Bonus as in effect for the fiscal year in which the Change in Control occurs or (B) Executive’s actual Annual Bonus for the fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which Executive’s termination of employment occurs; and

 

 

 

 

(v) acceleration of one hundred percent (100%) of Executive’s outstanding unvested equity awards on the date of Executive’s termination; provided, however, that if an outstanding equity award is to vest and/or the amount of the equity award to vest is to be determined based on the achievement of performance criteria, then the equity award will vest as to one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the equity award assuming the performance criteria had been achieved at target levels for the relevant performance period(s), unless otherwise provide in the applicable award agreement.

 

(c) Other Terminations. If Executive’s employment is terminated at any time (i) by the Company for Cause (as defined herein), (ii) by Executive due to a voluntary resignation (other than for Good Reason), or (iii) due to Executive’s death or Disability, then Executive (or Executive’s estate, if applicable) shall be entitled solely to receive the Accrued Amounts.

 

(d) Conditions to Payment. All payments and benefits due to Executive under this Section 8 other than the Accrued Amounts shall be payable only if Executive executes and delivers to the Company a separation agreement and general release of claims in a form provided by the Company, and such release is no longer subject to revocation (to the extent applicable), in each case, within sixty (60) days following termination of employment. Failure to timely execute and return such release or the revocation of such release during the revocation period shall be a waiver by Executive of Executive’s right to severance (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall not include any amounts required by law to be paid). In addition, severance shall be conditioned on Executive’s compliance with Sections 10, 11, 12 and 13 of this Agreement.

 

(e) No Other Severance. Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that, other than the severance payments described in this Section 8, upon the effective date of the termination of Executive’s employment, Executive shall not be entitled to any other severance payments or benefits of any kind under any Company benefit plan, severance policy generally available to the Company’s employees or otherwise and all other rights of Executive to compensation under this Agreement shall end as of such date.

 

9. Definitions.

 

(a) “Cause” shall mean any of the following, as reasonably determined by the Board or the Chief Executive Officer: (i) Executive’s material failure to perform such duties as are reasonably requested by the Board and that are consistent with Executive’s role, which is not cured within fifteen (15) days of Executive’s receipt of written notice detailing the same from the Board; (ii) Executive’s material failure to observe any material policy of the Company and its Affiliates generally applicable to executives of the Company and its Affiliates of which Executive has notice, which is not cured within fifteen (15) days of Executive’s receipt of written notice detailing the same from the Board; (iii) Executive’s gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of Executive’s duties or Executive’s willful disregard of Executive’s duties; (iv) Executive’s commission of any act which results in Executive’s conviction, or plea of guilty or no contest to, a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude, fraud or theft; (v) Executive’s material breach of Executive’s fiduciary duties with respect to the Company or any of its Affiliates; (vi) Executive’s material breach of any restrictive covenant with the Company or any of its Affiliates, including any restrictive covenant set forth in Section 12, which is not cured within fifteen (15) days of Executive’s receipt of written notice detailing the same from the Board; or (vii) Executive’s acts of dishonesty intended to result in Executive’s or any other person’s substantial enrichment, at the Company’s expense.

 

 

 

 

(b) “Good Reason” shall mean, without Executive’s prior written consent, the occurrence of any of the following events: (i) a material diminution in Executive’s duties or responsibilities that is inconsistent with Executive’s position as described herein or (ii) any material reduction in Executive’s Base Salary or Target Bonus opportunity (other than an across the board reduction that applies to all other senior executives of the Company); provided, that no event shall constitute Good Reason unless (A) Executive has given the Company written notice of the termination, setting forth the conduct of the Company that is alleged to constitute Good Reason, within thirty (30) days following the occurrence of such event, (B) Executive has provided the Company at least sixty (60) days following the date on which such notice is provided to cure such conduct and the Company has failed to do so, and (C) Executive resigns from employment for Good Reason within thirty (30) days following the expiration of such cure period.

 

10. Return of Company Property. Within ten (10) days following the effective date of Executive’s termination of employment for any reason, Executive or Executive’s personal representative shall return all property of the Company or any of its Affiliates in Executive’s possession, including, but not limited to, all Company-owned computer equipment (hardware and software), telephones, facsimile machines, tablet computers and other communication devices, credit cards, keys, security access cards or fobs, badges, identification cards and all copies (including drafts) of any documentation or information (however stored) relating to the business of the Company or any of its Affiliates, the Company’s or any of its Affiliates’ customers and clients or their respective prospective customers or clients.

 

11. Resignation as Officer or Fiduciary. Upon the effective date of any termination of Executive’s employment, Executive shall be deemed to have resigned from Executive’s position and, to the extent applicable, as an officer of the Company or any of its Affiliates and as a fiduciary of any Company benefit plan. On or immediately following the effective date of any such termination of Executive’s employment, Executive shall confirm the foregoing by submitting to the Company in writing a confirmation of Executive’s resignation(s).

 

12. Confidentiality; Intellectual Property Assignment; Non-Competition; Non-Solicitation.

 

(a) Confidential and Proprietary Information. Executive agrees that all materials and items produced or developed by Executive for the Company and its affiliates (collectively, the “Company Group”) or obtained by Executive from the Company Group either directly or indirectly pursuant to this Agreement, shall be and remains the property of the Company Group. Executive acknowledges that Executive will, during Executive’s association with the Company, acquire, or be exposed to, or have access to, materials, data and information that constitute valuable, Confidential and Proprietary Information of the Company Group, including, without limitation, any or all of the following: business plans, practices and procedures, pricing information, sales figures, profit or loss figures, this Agreement and its terms, information relating to customers, clients, intellectual property, suppliers, technology, sources of supply and customer lists, research, technical data, trade secrets or know-how, software, developments, inventions, processes, formulas, technology, designs, drawings, engineering, hardware configuration information, marketing, finances, policies, training manuals and similar materials used by the Company in conducting its business operations, personnel information of any Person employed by the Company, potential business combinations, and such other information or material as the Company may designate as confidential and/or proprietary from time to time (collectively hereinafter, the “Confidential and Proprietary Information”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Confidential and Proprietary Information” does not include information that is or becomes publicly available, other than information made publicly available by Executive or another person in violation of Executive’s obligations in this Section 12(a).

 

 

 

 

(b) During Executive’s employment with the Company and at all times thereafter, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, use, misuse, misappropriate, disclose or make known, without the prior written approval of the Board, to any party, firm, corporation, association or other entity, any such Confidential and Proprietary Information for any reason or purpose whatsoever, except as may be required in the course of Executive’s performance of Executive’s duties hereunder. In consideration of the unique nature of the Confidential and Proprietary Information, all obligations pertaining to the confidentiality and nondisclosure thereof shall remain in effect until the Company Group have released such information; provided that the provisions of this Section 12(b) shall not apply to the disclosure of Confidential and Proprietary Information to the Company’s Affiliates together with each of their respective shareholders, directors, officers, accountants, lawyers and other representatives or agents in furtherance of Executive’s duties hereunder, nor to a Protected Activity as defined in Section 12(c) below. In addition, it shall not be a breach of the confidentiality obligations hereof if Executive is required by applicable law to disclose any Confidential and Proprietary Information; provided that in such case, Executive shall (i) give the Company the earliest notice possible that such disclosure is or may be required and (ii) cooperate with the Company, at the Company’s expense, in protecting to the maximum extent legally permitted, the confidential or proprietary nature of the Confidential and Proprietary Information which must be so disclosed. Upon termination of Executive’s employment, Executive agrees that all Confidential and Proprietary Information, directly or indirectly, in Executive’s possession that is in writing or other tangible form (together with all duplicates thereof) will promptly (and in any event within ten (10) days following such termination) be returned to the Company and will not be retained by Executive or furnished to any person, either by sample, facsimile, film, audio or video cassette, electronic data, verbal communication or any other means of communication.

 

(c) Protected Activities. This Agreement shall not be construed or applied in a manner that limits or interferes with Executive’s right to discuss or disclose information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that employees have reason to believe is unlawful, and, without notice to or authorization of the Company, (i) to communicate and cooperate in good faith with any self-regulatory organization or U.S. federal, state, or local governmental or law enforcement branch, agency, commission, or entity (collectively, a “Government Entity”) for the purpose of (A) reporting a possible violation of any U.S. federal, state, or local law or regulation, (B) participating in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted or managed by any Government Entity, including by providing documents or other information, or (C) filing a charge or complaint with a Government Entity, provided that in each case, such communications, participation, and disclosures are consistent with applicable law, or (ii) to engage counsel to pursue enforcement and/or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

 

 

 

(d) Defend Trade Secrets Act. Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, Executive shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made (i) in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, or to an attorney, solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (ii) in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. If Executive files a lawsuit for retaliation by the Company Group for reporting a suspected violation of law, Executive may disclose the trade secret to the Executive’s attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if Executive files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. All disclosures and other conduct permitted under this Section 12(d) are herein referred to as “Protected Activities.” Notwithstanding the foregoing, under no circumstance will Executive be authorized to disclose any Confidential and Proprietary Information as to which the Company may assert protections from disclosure under the attorney-client privilege or the attorney work product doctrine, without prior written consent of the Company’s General Counsel or other authorized officer designated by the Company, except to the extent disclosure of such privileged information to a Government Entity is permitted under applicable law, regulation or state attorney conduct rules. Additionally, this Agreement does not interfere with Executive’s right to disclose information regarding Executive’s compensation and benefits to Executive’s spouse, accountants, counsel, financial advisors and lenders with a need to know such information, it being understood that Executive will advise such persons of their confidentiality obligations with respect thereto, and ensure that such persons are bound by obligations of confidentiality reasonably comparable to those imposed in this Agreement.

 

(e) Non-Solicitation. Executive agrees that (i) for the period commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the twelve (12) month anniversary of the date on which Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated for any reason (such period shall be referred to as the “Restricted Period”), Executive will not, without written consent of the Company directly or indirectly Solicit, recruit, induce or encourage to leave employment or association with the Company or other Company Group Member, or to become employed by, become associated with or consult for, any Person other than the Company Group, or hire, attempt to hire, employ or engage (whether as an employee, consultant, agent, independent contractor, director, equity holder, member, manager, general or limited partner or in any other capacity), any Person who or which is or was employed or engaged by the Company Group at the time of such solicitation, recruitment, inducement, or encouragement or the one-year period preceding such activity (each such Person, a “Specified Individual”), or (ii) during the Restricted Period, directly or indirectly induce or encourage any customer, client or supplier of the Company Group to cease to engage the services of the Company Group; provided, however, that (A) the foregoing shall not apply with respect to Executive causing to be placed any general advertisements in newspapers and/or other media of general circulation (including advertisements posted on the Internet or social media) that are not targeted specifically at the Company Group or its respective employees or consultants, provided that in no event shall a Specified Individual be hired or otherwise retained as a result of such general advertisement, in each case, with actual knowledge of Executive and (B) during Executive’s employment, Executive may not engage in the foregoing activities with respect to any Person who was employed or engaged by the Company Group at any time during the Restricted Period. “Person” means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, an association, a limited liability company, a joint stock company, a trust, a joint venture, an unincorporated organization or a governmental entity or any department, agency or political subdivision thereof. “Solicit” shall mean making any direct or indirect communication of any kind, regardless of who initiates it, or engaging in any conduct that in any way invites, advises, encourages, or requests any Person to take or refrain from taking any action.

 

 

 

 

(f) Non-Competition.

 

(i) Executive has had and/or will have access to and is familiar with the trade secrets related to the Restricted Business (as defined below) and the Company, and with other Confidential Information concerning the Restricted Business and the Company, including all (A) inventions, technology and research and development related to the Restricted Business and the Company, (B) suppliers, distributors, customers, third party payors, vendors, contractors, or other business relations, including, without limitation lists identifying such Persons, (C) products (including products under development) and services related to the Restricted Business and the Company and related costs and pricing structures, (D) accounting and business methods and practices related to the Restricted Business and the Company, and (E) similar and related Confidential Information and trade secrets related to the Restricted Business and the Company. Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company would be irreparably damaged if Executive were to directly or indirectly provide services to any Person competing with the Restricted Business or the Company or engaging in a similar business and that such direct or indirect competition by Executive would result in a significant loss of goodwill by the Company.

 

(ii) In order to protect the Confidential Information and goodwill of the Company and to maintain the value of the Restricted Business and for such other consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged and agreed, Executive hereby agrees that during the Restricted Period, Executive will not, directly or indirectly, individually or on behalf of any Person, whether for compensation or otherwise, (A) engage in or assist others in engaging in the Restricted Business anywhere in the Restricted Area; (B) have an interest in any Person that engages directly or indirectly in the Restricted Business in any capacity, including as a partner, shareholder, member, lender, employee, principal, agent, trustee or consultant; or (C) interfere with the business relationships (whether formed prior to or after the date of this Agreement) between the Company Group and any client, customer, vendor or supplier of the Company Group. However, the acquisition of up to 1% for passive investment purposes of any class of the outstanding equity, debt securities, or other equity interests of any person, corporation, partnership, or other business entity or enterprise shall not, in and of itself, be construed as a breach of this Section 12(f). “Restricted Business” means the business of owning or operating bare metal graphics processing unit servers within data centers and/or any other material business or enterprise of the Company Group that occurs during the Term or the Restricted Period. The “Restricted Area” means anywhere in the United States or in any other market in which the Company Group is engaged, or is actively contemplating becoming engaged, in the Restricted Business during the Restricted Period.

 

(g) Nondisparagement. Executive agrees that Executive shall refrain from making, directly or indirectly, any disparaging or defamatory comments concerning the Company, any of its Affiliates, or any of the Company’s or its Affiliates’ respective businesses, products or services, or their respective current or former directors, officers, agents, partners, shareholders or employees, either publicly or privately. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement is intended to or should be construed to prevent Executive from (i) fully and truthfully responding to a subpoena or other legal process or request by a governmental or regulatory body, (ii) testifying fully and truthfully in any action, proceeding, or regulatory matter, (iii) exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement, (iv) reporting any allegations of unlawful conduct to federal, state, or local officials for investigation, including, but not limited to, alleged criminal conduct or unlawful employment practices under federal or Illinois law, or (v) otherwise reporting in good faith any violation of law or regulations to any governmental agency or entity or making disclosures that are protected under whistleblower law.

 

 

 

 

(h) Inventions.

 

(i) Executive acknowledges and agrees that all patentable inventions that are made or conceived by Executive, solely or jointly with others, during the Term, either while performing Executive’s duties with the Company or on Executive’s own time, but only insofar as such inventions are related to Executive’s work as an employee or other service provider to the Company (the “Inventions”), shall belong exclusively to the Company (or its designee), whether or not patent applications are filed thereon. Executive will keep full and complete written records (the “Records”), in the manner prescribed by the Company of all Inventions and will promptly disclose all Inventions completely and in writing to the Company. The Records shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Company and Executive will surrender them upon the termination of the Term, or upon the Company’s request. Executive hereby assigns to the Company the Inventions and all patents that may be issued thereon in any and all countries, whether prior to, during or subsequent to the Term, together with the right to file, in Executive’s name or in the name of the Company (or its designee), applications for patents and equivalent rights (the “Applications”). Executive will, at any time during and subsequent to the Term, make such applications, sign such papers, take all rightful oaths, and perform all acts as may be requested from time to time by the Company with respect to the Inventions. Executive will also execute assignments to the Company (or its designee), of the Applications, and give the Company and its attorneys all reasonable assistance (including the giving of testimony) to obtain the Inventions for its benefit, all without additional compensation to Executive from the Company but entirely at the Company’s expense.

 

(ii) In addition, the Inventions will be deemed Work for Hire, as such term is defined under the copyright law of the United States, on behalf of the Company, and Executive agrees that the Company will be the sole owner of the Inventions and all underlying rights therein, in all media now known or hereinafter devised, throughout the universe and in perpetuity, without any further obligations to Executive. If the Inventions, or any portion thereof, are deemed not to be Work for Hire, Executive hereby irrevocably conveys, transfers and assigns to the Company all rights, in all media now known or hereinafter devised, throughout the universe and in perpetuity, in and to the Inventions, including, without limitation, all of Executive’s right, title and interest in the copyrights (and all renewals, revivals and extensions thereof) to the Inventions, including, without limitation, all rights of any kind or any nature now or hereafter recognized, including, without limitation, the unrestricted right to make modifications, adaptations and revisions to the Inventions, to exploit and allow others to exploit the Inventions and all rights to sue at law or in equity for any infringement or other unauthorized use or conduct in derogation of the Inventions, known or unknown, prior to the date hereof, including, without limitation, the right to receive all proceeds and damages therefrom. In addition, Executive hereby waives any so-called “moral rights” with respect to the Inventions. Executive hereby waives any and all currently existing and future monetary rights in and to the Inventions and all patents that may be issued thereon, including, without limitation, any rights that would otherwise accrue to Executive’s benefit by virtue of Executive being an employee of or other service provider to the Company.

 

 

 

 

(iii) Subject to Section 12(a) and (f) above, nothing in this Section 12(h) will restrict Executive from use of concepts, ideas or methods that are generally known by others in the industry, nor shall Executive be restricted from using the general know-how or experience obtained during employment with the Company. In accordance with the Illinois Employee Patent Act or any other similar, applicable law, this Section 8(c) does not apply to any invention for which no equipment, supplies, facilities, or trade secret information of the Company Group is used, and which is developed entirely on Executive’s own time, unless: (i) the invention relates to either the business of the Company Group or its actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development; or (ii) the invention results from any work performed by Executive for the Company Group.

 

(iv) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Section 12(h), “Inventions” shall not include the patents and other assets set forth on Exhibit A hereto. Executive hereby represents and warrants that the patents and other assets owned by Executive set forth on Exhibit A are not related in any way to the Company Group, except as stated therein.

 

(i) Duty of Loyalty. Executive acknowledges and agrees that during the Term, Executive owes a fiduciary duty of loyalty, fidelity and allegiance to act in the best interests of the Company and to do no act that would materially injure the business, interests or reputation of the Company or any member of the Company Group. In keeping with these duties, during the Term, Executive shall make full disclosure to the Company of all business opportunities pertaining to the Company’s business and shall not appropriate for Executive’s own benefit business opportunities concerning the subject matter of the fiduciary relationship.

 

(j) Relief. The parties hereto further agree that Executive’s expertise in the business of the Company is of a special, unique, unusual, extraordinary, and intellectual character, which gives Executive’s expertise a peculiar value. Consequently, Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company Group will suffer irreparable harm from a breach of Section 12 by Executive and that money damages or the remedy at law available to the Company Group for breach of Executive’s obligations under this Agreement may be inadequate and will not be a reasonable or adequate remedy for any such breach. Therefore, in addition to any other rights or remedies that the Company Group may have at law or in equity, in the event of a breach or threatened breach of this Agreement, the Company Group shall be entitled to (without limitation) specific performance and/or temporary and permanent injunctive relief in any proceeding that may be brought to enforce any provision of this Agreement, injunctive or other equitable relief (including a restraining order) from a court of competent jurisdiction in order to enforce, or prevent any violations of, the provisions hereof, in each case, without (i) the necessity of proof of actual damage or adequacy of remedies at law, (ii) being required to post bond or other security and (iii) an award of their reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in enforcing their rights under this Agreement. Any and all remedies herein expressly conferred upon a party will be deemed cumulative with and not exclusive of any other remedy conferred hereby, or by applicable law or equity upon such party, and the exercise by a party of any one remedy will not preclude the exercise of any other remedy. Additionally, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by Executive of Section 12, in addition to all other available legal and equitable rights and remedies, the Company shall have the right to cease making payments, if any, being made pursuant to Section 8(a) or 8(b) (as applicable) hereunder.

 

 

 

 

(k) Reasonableness. Executive acknowledges that due to the proprietary nature of the business of the Company, Executive’s obligations under this Agreement are reasonable (including as to duration, geographical area and scope) in light of the circumstances as they exist on the date of this Agreement and in the context of the injuries likely to be sustained by the Company Group if Executive were to violate such obligations and are necessary to ensure the preservation, protection and continuity of such business, Confidential Information, trade secrets and goodwill of the Company Group. Executive further acknowledges that this Agreement is made in consideration of and is adequately supported by the agreement of the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement, which Executive acknowledges constitutes good, valuable and sufficient consideration. Executive acknowledges and agrees that Executive has either reviewed the provisions of this Agreement with Executive’s legal counsel or had the opportunity to do so and willingly declined that opportunity. Executive further agrees and acknowledges that Executive has been provided with at least fourteen (14) days to consider this Agreement, including the non-competition and other restricted covenants set forth in this Agreement, or has voluntarily elected to execute this Agreement prior to the expiration of such fourteen (14) day period.

 

(l) Tolling. In the event of any violation of the provisions of this Section 12, Executive acknowledges and agrees that the post-termination restrictions contained in this Section 12 shall be extended by a period of time equal to the period of such violation, it being the intention of the parties hereto that the running of the applicable post-termination restriction period shall be tolled during any period of such violation.

 

13. Cooperation. From and after Executive’s termination of employment, Executive shall provide Executive’s reasonable cooperation in connection with any action or proceeding (or any appeal from any action or proceeding) which relates to events occurring during Executive’s employment hereunder, and assist and advise the Company in any investigation which may be performed by the Company, provided that the Company shall reimburse Executive for Executive’s reasonable costs and expenses and such cooperation shall not unreasonably burden Executive or unreasonably interfere with any subsequent employment that Executive may undertake. In the event Executive is subpoenaed by any person or entity (including, but not limited to, any Government Entity) to give testimony or provide documents (in a deposition, court proceeding, or otherwise), that in any way relates to Executive’s employment by the Company, Executive will give prompt notice of such subpoena to the Company and will make no disclosure until the Company has had a reasonable opportunity to contest the right of the requesting person or entity to such disclosure. Nothing in this Section 13 shall limit Executive’s right to engage in Protected Activities as provided in Section 12(c) above.

 

14. Clawback. To the extent required by applicable law or regulation, any applicable stock exchange listing standards or any clawback policy adopted by the Company pursuant to any such law, regulation or stock exchange listing standards, or to comport with good corporate governance practices, the Annual Bonus and any other incentive compensation granted to Executive (whether pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise) shall be subject to the provisions of any applicable clawback policies or procedures, which may provide for forfeiture and/or recoupment of such amounts paid or payable under this Agreement or otherwise.

 

 

 

 

15. Miscellaneous.

 

(a) All notices hereunder, to be effective, shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given and effective: (i) when delivered in person; (ii) when sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier service (with written confirmation of delivery); (iii) when sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; or (iv) when transmitted by email, provided that (A) the email is sent to the recipient’s email address listed below (or as updated by written notice), and (B) no automated message is received by the sender indicating that the email was undeliverable or not successfully sent. Any such notice shall be delivered or addressed to the parties at the following addresses (or to such other address or email address as either party may designate by notice to the other in accordance with this Section 15):

 

If to the Company:

 

Boost Run Inc.

5 Revere Drive

Northbrook, IL 60062

Attention: Chief Executive Officer

 

with copies (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Winston & Strawn LLP

800 Capitol St., Suite 2400

Houston, Texas 77002-2925

Attn: Mike Blankenship

Telephone No.: (713) 651-2678

Email: [email protected]

 

If to Executive: At Executive’s home address as then shown in the Company’s personnel records, or to such other address as either party may have furnished to the other in writing in accordance herewith, except that notices of change of address shall be effective only upon receipt.

 

(b) This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. This Agreement is personal to Executive and shall not be assigned by Executive. Any purported assignment by Executive shall be null and void from the initial date of the purported assignment. The Company may assign this Agreement to any successor or assign (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, each member of the Company Group are intended third party beneficiaries of the covenants set forth in Section 12 of this Agreement, and the parties agree that each member of the Company Group shall have the right to enforce such covenants.

 

 

 

 

(c) This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all other agreements, term sheets, offer letters, and drafts thereof, oral or written, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the Prior Agreement), but excluding any restrictive covenants which may remain in force (including the restrictive covenants set forth in Appendix B thereto). No promises, statements, understandings, representations or warranties of any kind, whether oral or in writing, express or implied, have been made to Executive by any person or entity to induce Executive to enter into this Agreement other than the express terms set forth herein, and Executive is not relying upon any promises, statements, understandings, representations, or warranties other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.

 

(d) No change or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by all of the parties hereto. No waiver of any provisions of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the party charged with waiver. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver, unless so provided in the waiver.

 

(e) If any provisions of this Agreement (or portions thereof) shall, for any reason, be held invalid or unenforceable, such provisions (or portions thereof) shall be ineffective only to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement (or portions thereof) shall nevertheless be valid, enforceable and of full force and effect. If any court of competent jurisdiction finds that any restriction contained in this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties hereto agree that such invalid or unenforceable restriction shall be deemed modified so that it shall be valid and enforceable to the greatest extent permissible under law, and if such restriction cannot be modified so as to make it enforceable or valid, such finding shall not affect the enforceability or validity of any of the other restrictions contained herein.

 

(f) Executive expressly understands and agrees that although the parties hereto consider the provisions, agreements, obligations and undertakings contained in this Agreement (including the restrictions in Section 12) to be reasonable, if a final judicial determination is made by a court of competent jurisdiction that any provision of this Agreement constitutes an unreasonable or otherwise unenforceable restriction against Executive, such provision shall be rendered void only to the extent that such final judicial determination finds the provision to be unreasonable or otherwise unenforceable with respect to Executive. In this regard, Executive hereby agrees that any court of competent jurisdiction construing this Agreement shall be empowered to reform any portion of the Restricted Area, any prohibited business activity or any time period in order to make the covenants herein binding and enforceable with respect to Executive, and to apply the provisions of this Agreement and to enforce against Executive the remaining portion of the Restricted Area, the remaining business activities, and the remaining time period as such court of competent jurisdiction determines to be reasonable and enforceable. All of the covenants contained in this Agreement shall be construed as an agreement independent of any other provisions in this Agreement, and the existence of any claim or cause of action Executive may have against the Company Group, shall not constitute a defense to the enforcement by the Company Group of such covenants. Moreover, if any provision of this Agreement were determined not to be specifically enforceable, the Company Group shall nevertheless be entitled to seek monetary damages as a result of the breach of such provision by Executive.

 

 

 

 

(g) This Agreement may be executed in two or more identical counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or by an e-mail which contains a portable document format (.pdf) file of an executed signature page, such signature page shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such signature page were an original thereof.

 

(h) The section or paragraph headings or titles herein are for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement. The parties have jointly participated in the drafting of this Agreement, and the rule of construction that a contract shall be construed against the drafter shall not be applied. The terms “including,” “includes,” “include” and words of like import shall be construed broadly as if followed by the words “without limitation.” The terms “herein,” “hereunder,” “hereof” and words of like import refer to this entire Agreement instead of just the provision in which they are found.

 

(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement:

 

(i) The parties agree that this Agreement shall be interpreted to comply with or be exempt from Section 409A of the Code and the regulations and authoritative guidance promulgated thereunder to the extent applicable (collectively “Section 409A”), and all provisions of this Agreement shall be construed in a manner consistent with the requirements for avoiding taxes or penalties under Section 409A. In no event whatsoever will the Company, any of its Affiliates, or any of their respective directors, officers, agents, attorneys, employees, executives, shareholders, investors, members, managers, trustees, fiduciaries, representatives, principals, accountants, insurers, successors or assigns be liable for any additional tax, interest or penalties that may be imposed on Executive under Section 409A or any damages for failing to comply with Section 409A.

 

(ii) A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits considered “nonqualified deferred compensation” under Section 409A upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “separation from service” within the meaning of Section 409A, and for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “terminate,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean separation from service. If any payment, compensation or other benefit provided to Executive in connection with the termination of Executive’s employment is determined, in whole or in part, to constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A and Executive is a specified employee as defined in Section 409A(2)(B)(i) of the Code, no part of such payments shall be paid before the day that is six (6) months plus one (1) day after the date of termination or, if earlier, ten (10) business days following Executive’s death (the “New Payment Date”). The aggregate of any payments that otherwise would have been paid to Executive during the period between the date of termination and the New Payment Date shall be paid to Executive in a lump sum on such New Payment Date. Thereafter, any payments that remain outstanding as of the day immediately following the New Payment Date shall be paid without delay over the time period originally scheduled, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

 

 

 

 

(iii) All reimbursements for costs and expenses under this Agreement shall be paid in accordance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policies and procedures, but in no event later than the end of the calendar year following the calendar year in which Executive incurs such expense. With regard to any provision herein that provides for reimbursement of costs and expenses or in-kind benefits, except as permitted by Section 409A, (A) the right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit, and (B) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursements or in-kind benefits provided during any taxable year shall not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement or in-kind benefits to be provided in any other taxable year.

 

(iv) If under this Agreement, an amount is paid in two or more installments, for purposes of Section 409A, each installment shall be treated as a separate payment. Whenever a payment under this Agreement specifies a payment period with reference to a number of days (e.g., “payment shall be made within thirty (30) days following the date of termination”), the actual date of payment within the specified period shall be within the sole discretion of the Company.

 

(j) This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule. Executive expressly consents to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Illinois for any proceeding relating to or arising in any way from this Agreement.

 

(k) AS A SPECIFICALLY BARGAINED INDUCEMENT FOR EACH OF THE PARTIES TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT (EACH PARTY HAVING HAD OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT COUNSEL), EACH PARTY EXPRESSLY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN ANY PROCEEDING RELATING TO OR ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED IN THIS AGREEMENT.

 

(l) Executive hereby represents and warrants to the Company that (i) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Executive do not and shall not conflict with, breach, violate or cause a default under any contract, agreement, instrument, order, judgment or decree to which Executive is a party or by which Executive is bound, (ii) Executive is not a party to or bound by any employment agreement, noncompete agreement or confidentiality agreement with any other person or entity, and (iii) upon the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company, this Agreement shall be the valid and binding obligation of Executive on and after the Effective Date, enforceable in accordance with its terms. Executive hereby acknowledges and represents that Executive has had the opportunity to consult with independent legal counsel or other advisor of Executive’s choice and has done so regarding Executive’s rights and obligations under this Agreement, that Executive is entering into this Agreement knowingly, voluntarily, and of Executive’s own free will, that Executive is relying on Executive’s own judgment in doing so, and that Executive fully understands the terms and conditions contained herein.

 

(m) The Company shall have the right to withhold from any amount payable hereunder any Federal, state and local taxes in order for the Company to satisfy any withholding tax obligation it may have under any applicable law or regulation.

 

(n) The covenants and obligations of the Company and Executive under Sections 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 15 hereof, shall continue and survive termination of Executive’s employment and any termination of this Agreement.

 

[signature page follows]

 

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

  BOOST RUN INC.
     
  By: /s/ Andrew Karos
  Name: Andrew Karos
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
  EXECUTIVE
   
  /s/ Erik K. Guckel
  Erik K. Guckel

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

EXCLUDED INVENTIONS

 

I have no inventions.

 

The following is a complete list of all Inventions relative to the subject matter of my employment with the Company that have been created by me, alone or jointly with others, prior to the Effective Date, which might relate to the Company Group’s present business:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional sheets attached.

 

Executive Signature:     Date:  

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 16.1

 

May 14, 2026

 

Office of the Chief Accountant

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, NE

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

We have read Boost Run Inc. (legal successor of Willow Lane Acquistion Corp.) statements included under Item 4.01 of its Form 8-K dated May 14, 2026. We agree with the statements set forth in Item 4.01, insofar as they relate to our firm. We are not in a position to agree or disagree with other statements contained therein.

 

Very truly yours,

/s/ WithumSmith+Brown, PC

New York, New York

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID Number 100)   F-2
Financial Statements:    
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024   F-3
Statements of Operations for year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from July 3, 2024 (Inception) through December 31, 2024   F-4
Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Deficit for the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from July 3, 2024 (Inception) through December 31, 2024   F-5
Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from July 3, 2024 (Inception) through December 31, 2024   F-6
Notes to Financial Statements   F-7 to F-21

 

BOOST RUN HOLDINGS, LLC

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID Number 149)   F-22
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024   F-23
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024   F-24
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Members’ Capital for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024   F-25
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024   F-26
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   F-27 to F-46

 

BOOST RUN INC.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID Number 149)   F-47
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2025   F-48
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the period from September 5, 2025 (inception) through December 31, 2025   F-49
Consolidated Statement of Stockholder’s Deficit for the period from September 5, 2025 (inception) through December 31, 2025   F-50
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the period from September 5, 2025 (inception) through December 31, 2025   F-51
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   F-52 to F-58

 

F-1

 

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of

Willow Lane Acquisition Corp.

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the period from July 3, 2024 (Inception) through December 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended and the period from July 3, 2024 (Inception) through December 31, 2024, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Going Concern

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, if Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. is unable to raise additional funds to alleviate liquidity needs and complete a business combination, currently by November 12, 2026, then Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. will cease all operations except for the purpose of liquidating. The liquidity condition and date for mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution raise substantial doubt about the Willow Lane Acquisition Corp.’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding these matters are also described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the entity’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

/s/ WithumSmith+Brown, PC

 

We have served as Willow Lane Acquisition Corp.’s auditor since 2024.

 

New York, New York

 

February 19, 2026

PCAOB ID Number 100

 

F-2

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

BALANCE SHEETS

 

   December 31, 2025   December 31, 2024 
Assets          
Current assets          
Cash  $322,830   $1,368,608 
Reimbursement receivable   10,000     
Accounts receivable          
Deferred transaction costs          
Prepaid expenses   121,954    132,158 
Other current assets          
Total current assets   454,784    1,500,766 
Operating lease right-of-use assets          
Finance lease right-of-use assets          
Equipment, net          
Intangible assets          
Capitalized software          
Long-term prepaid insurance       89,583 
Investments in Trust Account   132,583,821    127,163,421 
Total Assets  $133,038,605   $128,753,770 
           
Liabilities, Class A Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible Redemption, and Shareholders’ Deficit          
Liabilities          
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable          
Credit card payable          
Operating lease liabilities, current          
Finance lease liabilities, current          
Other current liabilities          
Related party payable          
Debt, current          
Accrued expenses  $923,157   $1,772 
Accrued offering costs       75,000 
Total current liabilities   923,157    76,772 
Operating lease liabilities, non-current          
Finance lease liabilities, non-current          
Related party loan, non-current          
Debt, non-current          
Deferred Fee payable   4,427,500    4,427,500 
Total Liabilities   5,350,657    4,504,272 
           
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)          
Class A Ordinary Shares subject to possible redemption, 12,650,000 shares at redemption value of approximately $10.48 and $10.05 per share at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively   132,583,821    127,163,421 
           
Shareholders’ Deficit          
Preference shares, $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 2024        
Class A Ordinary Shares, $0.0001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding (excluding 12,650,000 shares subject to possible redemption) at December 31, 2025 and 2024        
Class B Ordinary Shares, $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 4,628,674 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 2024   463    463 
Ordinary Shares, Value   463    463 
Additional paid-in capital        
Accumulated deficit   (4,896,336)   (2,914,386)
Total Shareholders’ Deficit   (4,895,873)   (2,913,923)
Total Liabilities, Class A Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible Redemption, and Shareholders’ Deficit  $133,038,605   $128,753,770 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

F-3

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

   For the Year Ended
December 31, 2025
   For the Period from July 3, 2024 (inception) through
December 31, 2024
 
Revenue          
Operating costs and expenses:          
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)          
Selling, general and administrative (excluding depreciation and amortization)          
Depreciation and amortization          
Colocation lease cost          
General and administrative costs  $2,017,653   $167,031 
Total operating costs and expenses          
Loss from operations   (2,017,653)   (167,031)
           
Other income:          
(Loss) gain on sale of fixed assets          
Interest expense          
Loss in fair value of digital asset receivable          
Loss in change in fair value of liability-classified warrants          
Other income, net          
Interest earned on cash in the bank account   35,703     
Interest earned on Investments in Trust Account   5,420,400    283,921 
Total other income   5,456,103    283,921 
           
Net income  $3,438,450   $116,890 
           
Net loss attributable to Class A unit holders - basic           
Net loss attributable to Class A unit holders - dilutive          
Net loss per share - basic           
Net loss per share - dilutive          
Weighted average shares outstanding of Class A Ordinary Shares   12,650,000    3,424,586 
Basic and diluted net income per share, Class A Ordinary Shares  $0.20   $0.02 
Weighted average shares outstanding of Class B Ordinary Shares   4,628,674    3,877,057 
Basic and diluted net income per share, Class B Ordinary Shares  $0.20   $0.02 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

F-4

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND

FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 3, 2024 (INCEPTION) THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024

 

   Shares   Amount   Capital   Deficit   Deficit 
   Class B   Additional       Total 
   Ordinary Shares   Paid-in   Accumulated   Shareholders’ 
   Shares   Amount   Capital   Deficit   Deficit 
Balance — July 3, 2024 (inception)      $   $   $   $ 
                          
Issuance of Class B Ordinary Shares to Sponsor   4,628,674    463    24,537        25,000 
                          
Allocated value of transaction costs to Public Warrants           (71,545)       (71,545)
                          
Fair value of Public Warrants at issuance           822,250        822,250 
                          
Sale of 5,145,722 Private Placement Warrants           5,145,722        5,145,722 
                          
Accretion for Class A Ordinary Shares to redemption amount           (5,920,964)   (3,031,276)   (8,952,240)
                          
Net income               116,890    116,890 
                          
Balance – December 31, 2024   4,628,674    463        (2,914,386)   (2,913,923)
Balance   4,628,674    463        (2,914,386)   (2,913,923)
                          
Accretion for Class A Ordinary Shares to redemption amount               (5,420,400)   (5,420,400)
                          
Net income               3,438,450    3,438,450 
Net income (loss)               3,438,450    3,438,450 
                          
Balance – December 31, 2025   4,628,674   $463   $   $(4,896,336)  $(4,895,873)
Balance   4,628,674   $463   $   $(4,896,336)  $(4,895,873)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

F-5

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   For the Year Ended
December 31, 2025
   For the Period from July 3, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:          
Net income  $3,438,450   $116,890 
Net income (loss)  $3,438,450   $116,890 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization          
Unit-based compensation expense          
Loss (gain) on sale of fixed assets          
Non-cash lease expense          
Loss in change in fair value of digital asset receivable          
Loss in change in fair value of liability-classified warrants          
Non-cash interest expense          
Payment of general and administrative costs through IPO Promissory Note       (81,365)
Interest earned on investments in Trust Account   (5,420,400)   (283,921)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable          
Prepaid expenses          
Other current assets          
Accounts payable          
Operating lease liabilities          
Credit card payable          
Other current liabilities          
Reimbursement receivable   (10,000)    
Prepaid expenses and insurance   99,785    (210,543)
Accrued expenses   921,387    1,772 
Related party payable        
Accrued offering costs   (75,000)    
Net cash used in operating activities   (1,045,778)   (457,167)
           
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:          
Purchases of equipment          
Purchase of intangible assets          
Proceeds from sale of equipment          
Capitalized software costs          
Investment of cash in Trust Account   —     (126,879,500)
Net cash used in investing activities   —     (126,879,500)
           
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:          
Capital contributions          
Proceeds from Bridge Loan, net          
Payments toward deferred transaction costs          
Proceeds from Related Party Loan          
Finance lease liabilities          
Proceeds from sale of Units, net of underwriting discounts paid       123,970,000 
Proceeds from sale of Private Placement Warrants       5,145,722 
Payments of offering costs       (410,447)
Net cash provided by financing activities   —     128,705,275 
           
Net Change in Cash   (1,045,778)   1,368,608 
Cash – Beginning of period   1,368,608     
Cash – End of period  $322,830   $1,368,608 
           
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:          
Cash paid for interest          
Non-cash financing activities:          
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities          
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities          
Purchased fixed assets included in accounts payable          
Issuance of Class C Units          
Deferred transaction costs in accounts payable and other current liabilities          
Offering costs included in accrued offering costs  $   $75,000 
Deferred offering costs paid by Sponsor in exchange for issuance of Class B Ordinary Shares  $   $14,137 
Deferred offering costs paid through IPO Promissory Note - related party  $   $81,030 
Prepaid expenses paid through IPO Promissory Note - related party  $   $335 
Deferred Fee payable  $   $4,427,500 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

F-6

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

Note 1 — ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

 

Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) is a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted corporation on July 3, 2024. The Company was incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses (the “Business Combination”).

 

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had not commenced any operations. All activity for the period from July 3, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2025, relates to the Company’s formation and the Initial Public Offering (as defined below), and subsequent to the Initial Public Offering, identifying a target company for and consummating a Business Combination, including the Boost Run Business Combination (as defined and described below). The Company will not generate any operating revenues until after the completion of its initial Business Combination, at the earliest. The Company generates non-operating income in the form of interest income on investments from the proceeds derived from the Initial Public Offering. The Company has selected December 31 as its fiscal year end.

 

The Company’s sponsor is Willow Lane Sponsor, LLC, a Delaware limited liability Company (the “Sponsor”).

 

The Registration Statement on Form S-1 for the Initial Public Offering, initially filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 3, 2024, as amended (File No. 333-282495), was declared effective on November 7, 2024 (the “IPO Registration Statement”). On November 12, 2024, the Company consummated the initial public offering of 12,650,000 units of the Company at $10.00 per unit (the “Units”), which included the full exercise by the several underwriters of the Initial Public Offering (the “Underwriters”) of their over-allotment option (the “Over-Allotment Option”) in the amount of 1,650,000 Units (the “Option Units”), at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $126,500,000 (the “Initial Public Offering”, and such proceeds, the “IPO Proceeds”), which is discussed in Note 3. Each Unit consists of one Class A ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company (the “Class A Ordinary Shares” and with respect to the Class A Ordinary Shares included in the Units, the “Public Shares”) and one-half of one redeemable warrant of the Company (the “Public Warrants”).

 

Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Company consummated the sale of an aggregate of 5,145,722 warrants (the “Private Placement Warrants,” and together with the Public Warrants, the “Warrants”) at a price of $1.00 per Private Placement Warrant, in a private placement to (i) the Sponsor, (ii) BTIG, LLC, representative of the Underwriters (“BTIG”) and (iii) Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC, the co-manager of the Initial Public Offering (“Craig-Hallum”), generating gross proceeds of $5,145,722 (the “Private Placement”), which is described in Note 4. Each whole Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Class A Ordinary Share at a price of $11.50 per share.

 

The Company’s management (“Management”) has broad discretion with respect to the specific application of the net proceeds of the Initial Public Offering and the Private Placement, although substantially all of the net proceeds are intended to be generally applied toward consummating a Business Combination (less the Deferred Fee (as defined in Note 6) and taxes payable, if any).

 

Transaction costs amounted to $7,538,114, consisting of $2,530,000 of cash underwriting fees, the Deferred Fee of up to $4,427,500, and $580,614 of other offering costs.

 

The Business Combination must be with one or more target businesses that together have a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the net balance in the Trust Account (as defined below) (excluding the amount of the Deferred Fee held and income taxes payable on the income earned on the Trust Account) at the time of the signing an agreement to enter into a Business Combination. However, the Company will only complete a Business Combination if the post-Business Combination company owns or acquires 50% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the target or otherwise acquires a controlling interest in the target sufficient for it not to be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”). There is no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully effect a Business Combination.

 

F-7

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

Following the closing of the Initial Public Offering on November 12, 2024, the amount of $126,879,500 ($10.03 per Unit) from both the net proceeds of the Initial Public Offering and a portion of the net proceeds from the Private Placement was placed in a trust account (the “Trust Account”) located in the United States, with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (“Continental”) acting as trustee and are initially held in cash, including in demand deposit accounts at a bank, or invested in U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) obligations with a maturity of 185 days or less or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act, that invest only in direct Treasury obligations; the holding of these assets in this form is intended to be temporary and for the sole purpose of facilitating the intended Business Combination. To mitigate the risk that the Company might be deemed to be an investment company for purposes of the Investment Company Act, which risk increases the longer that the Company holds investments in the Trust Account, the Company may, at any time (based on Management’s ongoing assessment of all factors related to the potential status of the Company under the Investment Company Act), instruct Continental to liquidate the investments held in the Trust Account and instead to hold the funds in the Trust Account in cash or in an interest-bearing demand deposit account at a bank.

 

Except with respect to amounts withdrawn to pay taxes, other than excise taxes if any, the proceeds from the Initial Public Offering and the portion of proceeds from the Private Placement deposited into the Trust Account will not be released from the Trust Account until the earliest of (i) the completion of the initial Business Combination, (ii) the redemption of the Public Shares if the Company is unable to complete the initial Business Combination by November 12, 2026 (as may be extended by shareholder approval to amend the Company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association (the “Amended and Restated Articles”) to extend the date by which the Company must consummate an initial Business Combination) or by such earlier liquidation date as the Company’s board of directors may approve (the “Combination Period”)), subject to applicable law, or (iii) the redemption of the Public Shares properly submitted in connection with a shareholder vote to amend the Amended and Restated Articles to modify (x) the substance or timing of the Company’s obligation to allow redemption in connection with the initial Business Combination or to redeem 100% of the Public Shares if the Company has not consummated an initial Business Combination within the Combination Period or (y) any other material provisions relating to shareholders’ rights or pre-initial Business Combination activity. The proceeds deposited in the Trust Account could become subject to the claims of the Company’s creditors, if any, which could have priority over the claims of the holders of the Public Shares (the “Public Shareholders”).

 

The Company will provide the Public Shareholders with the opportunity to redeem all or a portion of their Public Shares upon the completion of the initial Business Combination either (i) in connection with a general meeting called to approve the initial Business Combination or (ii) without a shareholder vote by means of a tender offer. The decision as to whether the Company will seek shareholder approval of a proposed initial Business Combination or conduct a tender offer will be made by the Company, solely in its discretion. The Public Shareholders will be entitled to redeem their Public Shares at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the initial Business Combination, including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account (less taxes payable, if any), divided by the number of then outstanding Public Shares, subject to the limitations of applicable law and the Amended and Restated Articles. As of December 31, 2025, the amount of the Trust Account was $10.48 per Public Share.

 

The Ordinary Shares (as defined in Note 5) subject to redemption were recorded at a redemption value and classified as temporary equity at the completion of the Initial Public Offering, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity”.

 

The Company has only the duration of the Combination Period to complete the initial Business Combination. If the Company is unable to complete its initial Business Combination within the Combination Period, the Company will as promptly as reasonably possible, but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the Public Shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account, including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account (less taxes payable, if any, and up to $100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses), divided by the number of then outstanding Public Shares, which redemption will constitute full and complete payment for the Public Shares and completely extinguish Public Shareholders’ rights as shareholders (including the right to receive further liquidation or other distributions, if any), subject to the Company’s obligations under Cayman Islands law to provide for claims of creditors and subject to the other requirements of applicable law.

 

F-8

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

The Sponsor and the Company’s officers and directors have entered into a letter agreement with the Company, dated November 7, 2024 (as amended, the “Letter Agreement”), pursuant to which they have agreed to (i) waive their redemption rights with respect to their Founder Shares (as defined in Note 5) and Public Shares in connection with (x) the completion of the initial Business Combination or an earlier redemption in connection with the commencement of the procedures to consummate the initial Business Combination if the Company determines it is desirable to facilitate the completion of the initial Business Combination and (y) a shareholder vote to approve an amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles to modify (1) the substance or timing of the Company’s obligation to allow redemption in connection with the initial Business Combination or to redeem 100% of the Public Shares if the Company has not consummated an initial Business Combination within the Combination Period or (2) any other material provisions relating to shareholders’ rights or pre-initial Business Combination; (ii) waive their redemption rights with respect to their Founder Shares and Public Shares in connection with a shareholder vote to approve an amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles; (iii) waive their rights to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account with respect to their Founder Shares if the Company fails to complete the initial Business Combination within the Combination Period, although they will be entitled to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account with respect to any Public Shares they hold if the Company fails to complete the initial Business Combination within the Combination Period and to liquidating distributions from assets outside the Trust Account; and (iv) vote any Founder Shares held by them and any Public Shares purchased during or after the Initial Public Offering (including in open market and privately negotiated transactions) in favor of the initial Business Combination.

 

The Sponsor has agreed that it will be liable to the Company if and to the extent any claims by a third party (other than the Company’s independent public accountants) for services rendered or products sold to the Company, or a prospective target business with which the Company has entered into a written letter of intent, confidentiality or other similar agreement or Business Combination agreement, reduce the amount of funds in the Trust Account to below the lesser of (i) $10.00 per Public Share and (ii) the actual amount per Public Share held in the Trust Account as of the date of the liquidation of the Trust Account, if less than $10.00 per Public Share due to reductions in the value of the Trust Account assets, less income taxes payable, provided that such liability will not apply to any claims by a third party (other than the Company’s independent public accountants) or prospective target business who executed a waiver of any and all rights to the monies held in the Trust Account (whether or not such waiver is enforceable) nor will it apply to any claims under the Company’s indemnity of the Underwriters against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). However, the Company has not asked the Sponsor to reserve for such indemnification obligations, nor has the Company independently verified whether the Sponsor has sufficient funds to satisfy its indemnity obligations, and the Company believes that the Sponsor’s only assets are securities of the Company. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the Sponsor will be able to satisfy those obligations.

 

Boost Run Business Combination

 

On September 15, 2025, the Company entered into a Business Combination Agreement (as amended by the Boost Run BCA Amendment (as defined and described in Note 10), the “Boost Run BCA”) with (i) Boost Run Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Boost Run”), (ii) Boost Run Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Pubco”), (iii) Benchmark Merger Sub I Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco (“SPAC Merger Sub”), (iv) Benchmark Merger Sub II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco (“Company Merger Sub”, and together with the SPAC Merger Sub, the “Merger Subs”), (v) George Peng, solely in his capacity as the representative (the “SPAC Representative”), from and after the Effective Time (as defined below), of the Company’s shareholders as of immediately prior to the Effective Time and their successors and assigns (other than the holders of Boost Run’s issued and outstanding membership interests (the “Sellers”)), in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Boost Run BCA, and (vi) Andrew Karos, solely in his capacity as the representative (the “Seller Representative”), from and after the Effective Time, of the Sellers as of immediately prior to the Effective Time and their successors and assigns, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Boost Run BCA.

 

F-9

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

Prior to the Mergers (as defined below), the Company shall transfer, by way of continuation, out of the Cayman Islands and into the State of Delaware so as to re-domicile as and become a Delaware corporation. At the consummation (the “Closing”) of the transactions contemplated by the Boost Run BCA (the “Boost Run Business Combination”), (i) SPAC Merger Sub shall merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving entity (the “SPAC Merger”), as a result of which the securities of the Company immediately prior to the Effective Time shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be cancelled in exchange for the consideration described in the Boost Run BCA; (ii) Company Merger Sub will merge with and into Boost Run, with Boost Run continuing as the surviving entity (the “Company Merger”, and together with the SPAC Merger, the “Mergers”), as a result of which the securities of Boost Run immediately prior to the Effective Time shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be cancelled in exchange for the consideration described in the Boost Run BCA; and (iii) as a result of the Mergers, the Company and Boost Run will become wholly owned subsidiaries of Pubco and Pubco will become a publicly traded company. As used herein, “Effective Time” means 5:00 p.m. New York City Time. on the date of the Closing (or such other date and/or time as may be agreed in writing by Boost Run and the Company), at which time each of the Mergers shall be consummated simultaneously by the filing of appropriate certificates of merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.

 

 For more information regarding the Boost Run BCA and the Boost Run Business Combination, see Item 1 “Business” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, of which the accompanying financial statements and these notes thereto form a part (the “Report”), as well as the registration statement on Form S-4, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus, in connection with the Boost Run Business Combination and was initially filed by Pubco with the SEC on January 13, 2026, as may be amended from time to time (File No. 333-292712), and the other filings that the Company and Pubco may make from time to time with the SEC.

 

Liquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern

 

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $322,830 in cash and working capital deficit of $468,373.

 

In connection with the Company’s assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Update Topic 2014-15, “Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” the Company has determined that it has incurred and expects to continue to incur significant costs in pursuit of its acquisition plans The Company’s officers, directors and Sponsor may, but are not obligated to, loan the Company funds, from time to time or at any time, in whatever amount they deem reasonable in their sole discretion, to meet the Company’s working capital needs. Accordingly, the Company may not be able to obtain additional financing. If the Company is unable to raise additional capital, it may be required to take additional measures to conserve liquidity, which could include, but not necessarily be limited to, curtailing operations, suspending the pursuit of a potential transaction, and reducing overhead expenses. The Company cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available to it on commercially acceptable terms, if at all.

 

Management plans to address this uncertainty through a Business Combination, such as the Boost Run Business Combination. If a Business Combination is not consummated by the end of the Combination Period, currently November 12, 2026, there will be a mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution of the Company. If a Business Combination is not consummated by then, the Company may, however, elect to seek to extend the Combination Period consistent with applicable laws, regulations and stock exchange rules. Such an extension requires the approval of the Company’s shareholders, who will be provided the opportunity at that time to redeem all or a portion of their Public Shares (which would likely have a material adverse effect on the amount held in the Trust Account and other adverse effects on the Company). Management has determined that the liquidity condition, the date of mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. No adjustments have been made to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities in the accompanying financial statements should the Company be required to liquidate after the Combination Period. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to consummate any Business Combination by the end of the Combination Period.

 

F-10

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

Note 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the accounting and disclosure rules and regulations of the SEC.

 

Emerging Growth Company Status

 

The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”), and it may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in its periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

 

Further, Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies, but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. The Company has elected not to opt out of such extended transition period, which means that, when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, the Company, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison of the accompanying financial statements with another public company that is neither an (i) emerging growth company nor (ii) emerging growth company that has opted out of using the extended transition period difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the accompanying financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the accompanying financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Making estimates requires Management to exercise significant judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the accompanying financial statements, which Management considered in formulating its estimate, could change in the near term due to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly, the actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

 

Cash

 

The Company considers all short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. The Company had $322,830 and $1,368,608 in cash and no cash equivalents as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

 

Investments Held in Trust Account

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the assets held in the Trust Account, amounting to $132,583,821 and $127,163,421, respectively, were held in money market funds investing in Treasury securities, within the meaning set forth in Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act, with a maturity of 185 days or less, or investments in money market funds that invest in Treasury securities and generally have a readily determinable fair value, or a combination thereof. Such investments are classified as trading securities which are presented at fair value. Gains and losses resulting from the change in fair value of these securities are included in interest earned on investments in the Trust Account in the accompanying statements of operations. The estimated fair values of investments held in the Trust Account are determined using available market information. No amounts were withdrawn from the Trust Account in 2025 and 2024.

 

F-11

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

Offering Costs

 

The Company complies with the requirements of the FASB ASC Topic 340-10-S99, “Accounting for Offering Costs”, and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 5A, “Expenses of Offering.” Offering costs consist principally of professional and registration fees that are related to the Initial Public Offering. FASB ASC Topic 470-20, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options,” addresses the allocation of proceeds from the issuance of convertible debt into its equity and debt components. The Company applied this guidance to allocate Initial Public Offering proceeds from the Units between Public Shares and Public Warrants, using the residual method by allocating Initial Public Offering proceeds first to assigned value of the Public Warrants and then to the Public Shares. Offering costs allocated to the Public Shares were charged to temporary equity. Offering costs allocated to the Warrants were charged to shareholders’ deficit. After Management’s evaluation, the Warrants were accounted for under equity treatment.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of a cash account in a financial institution, which, at times, may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation coverage limit of $250,000. Any loss incurred or a lack of access to such funds could have a significant adverse impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities, which qualify as financial instruments under FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” approximates the carrying amounts represented in the accompanying balance sheets, primarily due to its short-term nature.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company complies with the accounting and reporting requirements of FASB ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes”, which prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statements recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. Management determined that the Cayman Islands is the Company’s only major tax jurisdiction. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no unrecognized tax benefits and no amounts accrued for interest and penalties. The Company is currently not aware of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material deviation from its position.

 

There is currently no taxation imposed on income by the government of the Cayman Islands. In accordance with Cayman Islands federal income tax regulations, income taxes are not levied on the Company. Consequently, income taxes are not reflected in the accompanying financial statements. Management does not expect that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will materially change over the next twelve months.

 

Warrant Instruments

 

The Company accounted for the 6,325,000 Public Warrants and the 5,145,722 Private Placement Warrants issued in connection with the Initial Public Offering and the Private Placement in accordance with the guidance contained in FASB ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC 815”). Accordingly, the Company evaluated and classified the Warrant instruments under equity treatment at their assigned values.

 

F-12

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

Class A Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible Redemption

 

The Public Shares contain a redemption feature that allows for the redemption of such Public Shares in connection with the Company’s liquidation, or if there is a shareholder vote or tender offer in connection with the initial Business Combination. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 480-10-S99, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity,” the Company classifies Class A Ordinary Shares subject to redemption outside of permanent deficit as the redemption provisions are not solely within the control of the Company. The Company recognizes changes in redemption value immediately as they occur and will adjust the carrying value of redeemable shares to equal the redemption value at the end of each reporting period. Immediately upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Company recognized the accretion from initial book value to redemption amount value. The change in the carrying value of redeemable Class A Ordinary Shares resulted in charges against additional paid-in capital (to the extent available) and an accumulated deficit. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, Class A Ordinary Shares subject to possible redemption are presented at redemption value as temporary equity, outside of the shareholders’ deficit section of the accompanying balance sheets. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Class A Ordinary Shares subject to redemption reflected in the accompanying balance sheets are reconciled in the following table:

 Schedule of Class a Ordinary Shares Subject to Redemption

    - 
Gross proceeds  $126,500,000 
Less:     
Proceeds allocated to Public Warrants   (822,250)
Class A Ordinary Shares issuance costs   (7,466,569)
Plus:     
Remeasurement of carrying value to redemption value   8,952,240 
Class A Ordinary Shares subject to possible redemption, December 31, 2024   127,163,421 
Plus:     
Remeasurement of carrying value to redemption value   5,420,400 
Class A Ordinary Shares subject to possible redemption, December 31, 2025  $132,583,821 

 

Net Income Per Ordinary Share

 

The Company complies with accounting and disclosure requirements of FASB ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share.” The Company has two classes of Ordinary Shares, Class A Ordinary Shares and Class B Ordinary Shares (as defined in Note 5). Income and losses are shared pro rata between the two classes of Ordinary Shares. This presentation assumes a Business Combination as the most likely outcome. Net income per Ordinary Share is calculated by dividing the net income by the weighted average Ordinary Shares outstanding for the respective period.

 

The calculation of diluted net income per Ordinary Share does not consider the effect of the Warrants issued in connection with the Initial Public Offering and the Private Placement to purchase an aggregate of 11,470,722 Class A Ordinary Shares in the calculation of diluted income per Ordinary Share, because their exercise is contingent upon future events. As a result, diluted net income per Ordinary Share is the same as basic net income per Ordinary Share for the year ended December 31, 2025 and for the period from July 3, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024. Accretion associated with the redeemable Class A Ordinary Shares is excluded from earnings per Ordinary Share as the redemption value approximates fair value. 

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used to compute basic and diluted net income per Ordinary Share for each class of Ordinary Shares:

 Schedule of Reconciliation of the Numerator and Denominator Used to Compute Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Ordinary Share

   For the Year Ended
December 31, 2025
  

For the Period from July 3,
2024 (inception)
through

December 31, 2024

 
   Class A   Class B   Class A   Class B 
Basic and diluted net income per Ordinary Share:                    
Numerator:                    
Allocation of net income  $2,517,346   $921,104   $54,823   $62,067 
Denominator:                    
Weighted-average shares outstanding   12,650,000    4,628,674    3,424,586   3,877,057 
Basic and diluted net income per Ordinary Share  $0.20   $0.20   $0.02   $0.02 

 

F-13

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.

 

Note 3 — INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING

Initial Public Offering

In the Initial Public Offering that closed on November 12, 2024, the Company sold 12,650,000 Units, which included the full exercise of the Over-Allotment Option in the amount of 1,650,000 Option Units, at a price of $10.00 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one Class A Ordinary Share and one-half of one redeemable Public Warrant. Each whole Public Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Class A Ordinary Share at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment. Each Public Warrant will become exercisable 30 days after the completion of the initial Business Combination and will expire five years after the completion of the initial Business Combination, or earlier upon redemption or liquidation.

 

Note 4 — PRIVATE PLACEMENT

Private Placement

 

Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Sponsor, BTIG and Craig-Hallum purchased an aggregate of 5,145,722 Private Placement Warrants at a price of $1.00 per Private Placement Warrant, or $5,145,722 in the aggregate, in the Private Placement. Of those 5,145,722 Private Placement Warrants, the Sponsor purchased 4,007,222 Private Placement Warrants and BTIG and Craig-Hallum, together, purchased an aggregate of 1,138,500 Private Placement Warrants. Each whole Private Placement Warrant entitles the registered holder to purchase one Class A Ordinary Share at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment.

 

The Private Placement Warrants are identical to the Public Warrants sold in the Initial Public Offering except that, so long as they are held by the Sponsor, BTIG and Craig-Hallum, or their permitted transferees, the Private Placement Warrants (i) may not (including the Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of these Private Placement Warrants), subject to certain limited exceptions, be transferred, assigned or sold by the holders until 30 days after the completion of the initial Business Combination, (ii) are entitled to registration rights and (iii) with respect to Private Placement Warrants held by the BTIG and Craig-Hallum and/or their designees, are not exercisable more than five years from the commencement of sales in the Initial Public Offering in accordance with Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Rule 5110(g)(8).

 

Note 5 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Related Party Transactions

 

Founder Shares

 

On July 17, 2024, the Sponsor purchased, and the Company issued 4,364,250 of the Company’s Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class B Ordinary Shares”, and together with the Class A Ordinary Shares, the “Ordinary Shares”), to the Sponsor (such shares, the “Founder Shares”) for $25,000, or approximately $0.006 per share. Subsequently, on September 27, 2024, the Company through a share capitalization issued to the Sponsor an additional 264,424 fully paid Class B Ordinary Shares; consequently, the Sponsor has purchased and holds an aggregate of 4,628,674 Class B Ordinary Shares. Following and because of that capitalization and issuance of additional Class B Ordinary Shares, the Sponsor is deemed to have purchased the Class B Ordinary Shares for $0.005 per share.

 

The number of Founder Shares outstanding was determined based on the expectation that the total size of the Initial Public Offering would be a maximum of 12,650,000 Units if the Over-Allotment Option was exercised in full, and therefore that such Founder Shares would represent approximately 26.79% of the issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares after the Initial Public Offering. Up to 603,740 Founder Shares were to be surrendered for no consideration depending on the extent to which the Over-Allotment Option was exercised. On November 12, 2024, the Over-Allotment Option was exercised in full and such Founder Shares are no longer subject to forfeiture.

 

F-14

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, the Sponsor and the Company’s directors and officers have agreed not to transfer, assign or sell any of their Founder Shares and any Class A Ordinary Shares issued upon conversion thereof until the earlier to occur of (i) six months after the completion of the initial Business Combination or (ii) the date on which the Company completes a liquidation, merger, share exchange or other similar transaction after the initial Business Combination that results in all of the Company’s shareholders having the right to exchange their Class A Ordinary Shares for cash, securities or other property. Any permitted transferees will be subject to the same restrictions and other agreements as the Sponsor and the Company’s directors and officers with respect to any Founder Shares (the “Lock-up”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if (x) the closing price of the Class A Ordinary Shares equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for share subdivisions, share capitalizations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period commencing after the initial Business Combination or (y) if the Company consummates a transaction after the initial Business Combination that results in the Company’s shareholders having the right to exchange their shares for cash, securities or other property, the Founder Shares will be released from the Lock-up.

 

IPO Promissory Note

 

The Sponsor agreed to loan the Company an aggregate of up to $300,000 to be used for a portion of the expenses of the Initial Public Offering pursuant to a promissory note (the “IPO Promissory Note”). The loan was non-interest-bearing, unsecured and due at the earlier of December 31, 2024, or the closing of the Initial Public Offering. As of November 12, 2024, the Company had borrowed $103,576 under the IPO Promissory Note. Subsequently, on November 18, 2024, the Company paid the IPO Promissory Note balance of $103,576. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the IPO Promissory Note had been paid in full and borrowings under the IPO Promissory Note were no longer available.

 

Administrative Services Agreement

 

The Company entered into an agreement with an affiliate of the Sponsor, commencing on November 8, 2024, through the earlier of consummation of the initial Business Combination and the Company’s liquidation to pay an aggregate of $10,000 per month for office space, utilities and secretarial and administrative support. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company incurred and paid $120,000 in fees for these services. For the period from July 3, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024, the Company incurred and paid $20,000 in fees for these services.

 

Working Capital Loans

 

In order to finance transaction costs in connection with a Business Combination, the Sponsor or an affiliate of the Sponsor or certain of the Company’s officers and directors may, but are not obligated to, loan the Company funds as may be required (the “Working Capital Loans”). If the Company completes a Business Combination, the Company would repay the Working Capital Loans. In the event that a Business Combination does not close, the Company may use a portion of the working capital held outside the Trust Account to repay the Working Capital Loans, but no proceeds from the Trust Account would be used to repay the Working Capital Loans. Up to $1,500,000 of such Working Capital Loans may be convertible into warrants of the post-Business Combination entity at a price of $1.00 per warrant at the option of the lender. Such warrants would be identical to the Private Placement Warrants. Other than as set forth above, the terms of such Working Capital Loans, if any, have not been determined and no written agreements exist with respect to such Working Capital Loans. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, no such Working Capital Loans were outstanding.

 

Note 6 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments and Contingencies

Risks and Uncertainties

 

The Company’s ability to complete an initial Business Combination may be adversely affected by various factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. The Company’s ability to consummate an initial Business Combination could be impacted by, among other things, changes in laws or regulations, downturns in the financial markets or in economic conditions, inflation, fluctuations in interest rates, increases in tariffs, supply chain disruptions, declines in consumer confidence and spending, public health considerations, and geopolitical instability, such as the military conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. The Company cannot at this time predict the likelihood of one or more of the above events, their duration or magnitude or the extent to which they may negatively impact the Company’s ability to complete an initial Business Combination.

 

F-15

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

Registration Rights Agreement

 

The holders of the (i) Founder Shares, (ii) Private Placement Warrants and (iii) warrants that may be issued upon conversion of Working Capital Loans (and in each case holders of their underlying securities, as applicable) have registration rights to require the Company to register for resale of any of the Company’s securities held by them and any other securities of the Company acquired by them prior to the consummation of the initial Business Combination pursuant to a registration rights agreement, dated November 7, 2024, which the Company entered into with the Sponsor and the other signatories thereto. The holders of these securities are entitled to make up to three demands, excluding short form demands, that the Company registers such securities. In addition, the holders have certain “piggyback” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to completion of the initial Business Combination. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, BTIG and Craig-Hallum may only make a demand on one occasion and only during the five-year period beginning on the effective date of the IPO Registration Statement. In addition, BTIG and Craig-Hallum may participate in a “piggyback” registration only during the seven-year period beginning on the effective date of the IPO Registration Statement. The Company will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.

 

Underwriting Agreement

 

The Underwriters had a 45-day option from the date of the Initial Public Offering to purchase up to an additional 1,650,000 Option Units to cover over-allotments, if any. On November 12, 2024, simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Underwriters elected to fully exercise the Over-Allotment Option to purchase the additional 1,650,000 Option Units at a price of $10.00 per Option Unit.

 

The Underwriters were entitled to a cash underwriting discount of $2,530,000 (2.0% of the IPO Proceeds, including the proceeds from the Option Units). This amount was paid at the closing of the Initial Public Offering. Additionally, the Underwriters are entitled to a deferred underwriting fee of up to $4,427,500 (3.50% of the IPO Proceeds held in the Trust Account, including the proceeds from the Option Units) upon the completion of the initial Business Combination (the “Deferred Fee”), subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement, dated November 7, 2024, that the Company entered into with BTIG as the representative of the Underwriters (as amended by the Underwriting Agreement Amendment (as defined below), the “Underwriting Agreement”). The Deferred Fee shall be based partly on amounts remaining in the Trust Account following all properly submitted shareholder redemptions in connection with the consummation of the initial Business Combination. See Note 10 for more information on the Deferred Fee.

 

On October 17, 2025, the Company and BTIG entered into an amendment to the Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement Amendment”), pursuant to which the Deferred Fee of 3.5% of the IPO Proceeds payable to the Underwriters under the Underwriting Agreement upon the occurrence of the Specified Event (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement) shall be comprised of the following components: (i) a gross spread of 2.25% of the IPO Proceeds, payable to the Underwriters in cash, (ii) a gross spread of up to 0.75% of the IPO Proceeds, payable to the Underwriters in cash, such amount to be based on the funds available in the Trust Account after redemptions of Public Shares, solely in the event that the Company completes an initial Business Combination and (iii) a gross spread of 0.5% of the IPO Proceeds (the “Allocable Amount”), payable to BTIG in cash, provided that the Sponsor or the Company shall have the right to allocate (in their sole discretion) any portion of the Allocable Amount to pay for expenses incurred by the Company in consummating an initial Business Combination.

 

In addition, the Underwriting Agreement Amendment provides that each Underwriter may, prior to the Specified Event and at its sole discretion, forfeit all or any part of its right or claim to the Deferred Fee by giving written notice to the Company.

 

Advisory Agreement

 

On September 15, 2025, D.A. Davidson & Co. (“Davidson”) was engaged by the Company as a capital markets advisor in connection with the Boost Run Business Combination (the “Advisory Agreement”). For performing the services pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Company will pay Davidson a cash fee of $700,000, payable only upon closing the Boost Run Business Combination, which shall become due immediately upon the closing of the Boost Run Business Combination. The Advisory Agreement terminates upon the closing of the Boost Run Business Combination, or upon the written notice of either party.

 

F-16

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

NOTE 7 — SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 Stockholder’s Deficit

 

Preference Shares

 

The Company is authorized to issue a total of 5,000,000 preference shares at par value of $0.0001 each. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no preference shares issued or outstanding.

 

Class A Ordinary Shares

 

The Company is authorized to issue a total of 500,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares at par value of $0.0001 each. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no Class A Ordinary Shares issued or outstanding, excluding 12,650,000 Class A Ordinary Shares subject to possible redemption.

 

Class B Ordinary Shares

 

The Company is authorized to issue a total of 50,000,000 Class B Ordinary Shares at par value of $0.0001 each. On July 17, 2024, the Sponsor purchased, and the Company issued to the Sponsor, 4,364,250 Class B Ordinary Shares for $25,000, or approximately $0.006 per share. Subsequently, on September 27, 2024, the Company, through a share capitalization, issued to the Sponsor an additional 264,424 fully paid Class B Ordinary Shares; consequently, the Sponsor has purchased and holds an aggregate of 4,628,674 Class B Ordinary Shares. Following and because of that capitalization and issuance of additional Class B Ordinary Shares, the Sponsor is deemed to have purchased the Class B Ordinary Shares for $0.005 per share. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were 4,628,674 Class B Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding.

 

The Founder Shares will automatically convert into Class A Ordinary Shares concurrently with or immediately following the consummation of the initial Business Combination or earlier at the option of the holder on a one-for-one basis, subject to adjustment for share subdivisions, share capitalizations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like, and subject to further adjustment as provided herein. In the case that additional Class A Ordinary Shares, or any other equity-linked securities, are issued or deemed issued in excess of the amounts sold in the Initial Public Offering and related to or in connection with the closing of the initial Business Combination, the ratio at which Class B Ordinary Shares convert into Class A Ordinary Shares will be adjusted (unless the holders of a majority of the outstanding Class B Ordinary Shares agree to waive such adjustment with respect to any such issuance or deemed issuance) so that the number of Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of all Class B Ordinary Shares will equal, in the aggregate, 26.79% of the sum of (i) the total number of all Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding upon the completion of the Initial Public Offering (including any Class A Ordinary Shares issued pursuant to the exercises of the Over-Allotment Option and excluding the Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of the Private Placement Warrants), plus (ii) all Class A Ordinary Shares and equity-linked securities issued or deemed issued, in connection with the closing of the initial Business Combination (excluding any shares or equity-linked securities issued, or to be issued, to any seller in the initial Business Combination and any warrants issued to the Sponsor or any of its affiliates or to the Company’s officers or directors upon conversion of Working Capital Loans) minus (iii) any redemptions of Public Shares by Public Shareholders in connection with an initial Business Combination; provided that such conversion of Founder Shares will never occur on a less than one-for-one basis.

 

Holders of the Ordinary Shares are entitled to one vote for each Ordinary Share held on all matters to be voted on by shareholders. Unless specified in the Amended and Restated Articles or as required by the Companies Act (As Revised) of the Cayman Islands or stock exchange rules, an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law and the Amended and Restated Articles, which requires the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by such shareholders as, being entitled to do so, vote in person or, where proxies are allowed, by proxy at the applicable general meeting of the Company is generally required to approve any matter voted on by the Company’s shareholders. Approval of certain actions requires a special resolution under Cayman Islands law, which (except as specified below) requires the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the votes cast by such shareholders as, being entitled to do so, vote in person or, where proxies are allowed, by proxy at the applicable general meeting, and pursuant to the Amended and Restated Articles, such actions include amending the Amended and Restated Articles and approving a statutory merger or consolidation with another company. There is no cumulative voting with respect to the appointment of directors, meaning, following the initial Business Combination, the holders of more than 50% of the Ordinary Shares voted for the appointment of directors can elect all of the directors. Prior to the consummation of the initial Business Combination, only holders of the Class B Ordinary Shares (i) have the right to vote on the appointment and removal of directors and (ii) are entitled to vote on continuing the Company in a jurisdiction outside the Cayman Islands (including any special resolution required to amend the constitutional documents or to adopt new constitutional documents, in each case, as a result of approving a transfer by way of continuation in a jurisdiction outside the Cayman Islands). Holders of Class A Ordinary Shares are not entitled to vote on these matters during such time. These provisions of the Amended and Restated Articles may only be amended if approved by a special resolution passed by the affirmative vote of at least 90% (or, where such amendment is proposed in respect of the consummation of the initial Business Combination, two-thirds) of the votes cast by such shareholders as, being entitled to do so, vote in person or, where proxies are allowed, by proxy at the applicable general meeting of the Company.

 

F-17

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

Warrants

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were 11,470,722 Warrants outstanding, including 6,325,000 Public Warrants and 5,145,722 Private Placement Warrants. Each whole Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Class A Ordinary Share at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment as discussed herein. The Warrants cannot be exercised until 30 days after the completion of the initial Business Combination, and will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, five years after the completion of the initial Business Combination or earlier upon redemption or liquidation.

 

The Company will not be obligated to deliver any Class A Ordinary Shares pursuant to the exercise of a Warrant and will have no obligation to settle such Warrant exercise unless a registration statement under the Securities Act with respect to the Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants is then effective and a prospectus relating thereto is current. No Warrant will be exercisable and the Company will not be obligated to issue a Class A Ordinary Share upon exercise of a Warrant unless the Class A Ordinary Share issuable upon such Warrant exercise has been registered, qualified or deemed to be exempt under the securities laws of the state of residence of the registered holder of the Warrants. In the event that the conditions in the two immediately preceding sentences are not satisfied with respect to a Warrant, the holder of such Warrant will not be entitled to exercise such Warrant and such Warrant may have no value and expire worthless. In no event will the Company be required to net cash settle any Warrant. In the event that a registration statement is not effective for the exercised Warrants, the purchaser of a Unit containing such Warrant will have paid the full purchase price for the Unit solely for the Class A Ordinary Share underlying such Unit.

 

Under the terms of the Warrant Agreement, dated November 7, 2024 that the Company entered into with Continental (the “Warrant Agreement”), the Company has agreed that, as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 20 business days, after the closing of its Business Combination, it will use its commercially reasonable efforts to file with the SEC a post-effective amendment to the IPO Registration Statement or a new registration statement covering the registration under the Securities Act of the Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants and thereafter will use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the same to become effective within 60 business days following the initial Business Combination and to maintain a current prospectus relating to the Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants until the expiration of the Warrants in accordance with the provisions of the Warrant Agreement. If a registration statement covering the Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants is not effective by the sixtieth (60th) business day after the closing of the initial Business Combination, warrant holders may, until such time as there is an effective registration statement and during any period when the Company will have failed to maintain an effective registration statement, exercise Warrants on a “cashless basis” in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act or another exemption. Notwithstanding the above, if the Class A Ordinary Shares are at the time of any exercise of a Warrant not listed on a national securities exchange such that they satisfy the definition of a “covered security” under Section 18(b)(1) of the Securities Act, the Company may, at its option, require holders of Public Warrants who exercise their Public Warrants to do so on a “cashless basis” in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act and, in the event the Company so elects, the Company will not be required to file or maintain in effect a registration statement, and in the event the Company does not so elect, the Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to register or qualify the Class A Ordinary Shares under applicable blue sky laws to the extent an exemption is not available.

 

F-18

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

If the holders exercise their Public Warrants on a cashless basis, they would pay the warrant exercise price by surrendering the Public Warrants for that number of Class A Ordinary Shares equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the product of the number of Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of the Public Warrants, multiplied by the excess of the “fair market value” of the Class A Ordinary Shares over the exercise price of the Public Warrants by (y) the fair market value. The “fair market value” is the average reported closing price of the Class A Ordinary Shares for the 10 trading days ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which the notice of exercise is received by the warrant agent or on which the notice of redemption is sent to the holders of Public Warrants, as applicable.

 

The Company may redeem the outstanding Public Warrants:

 

  in whole and not in part;
  at a price of $0.01 per Public Warrant;
  upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption; and
  if, and only if, the closing price of the Class A Ordinary Shares equals or exceeds $18.00 per share (as adjusted for adjustments to the number of Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise or the exercise price of a Public Warrant) for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period commencing at least 30 days after completion of the initial Business Combination and ending three business days before the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders.

 

Additionally, if the number of outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares is increased by a share capitalization payable in Class A Ordinary Shares, or by a subdivision of Ordinary Shares or other similar event, then, on the effective date of such share capitalization, subdivision or similar event, the number of Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant will be increased in proportion to such increase in the outstanding Ordinary Shares. A rights offering made to all or substantially all holders of Ordinary Shares entitling holders to purchase Class A Ordinary Shares at a price less than the fair market value will be deemed a share capitalization of a number of Class A Ordinary Shares equal to the product of (i) the number of Class A Ordinary Shares actually sold in such rights offering (or issuable under any other equity securities sold in such rights offering that are convertible into or exercisable for Class A Ordinary Shares) and (ii) the quotient of (x) the price per Class A Ordinary Share paid in such rights offering and (y) the fair market value. For these purposes (i) if the rights offering is for securities convertible into or exercisable for Class A Ordinary Shares, in determining the price payable for Class A Ordinary Shares, there will be taken into account any consideration received for such rights, as well as any additional amount payable upon exercise or conversion and (ii) fair market value means the volume weighted average price of Class A Ordinary Shares as reported during the ten (10) trading day period ending on the trading day prior to the first date on which the Class A Ordinary Shares trade on the applicable exchange or in the applicable market, regular way, without the right to receive such rights.

 

Note 8 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair Value Measurements

 

The fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities reflects Management’s estimate of amounts that the Company would have received in connection with the sale of the assets or paid in connection with the transfer of the liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In connection with measuring the fair value of its assets and liabilities, the Company seeks to maximize the use of observable inputs (market data obtained from independent sources) and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs (internal assumptions about how market participants would price assets and liabilities). The following fair value hierarchy is used to classify assets and liabilities based on the observable inputs and unobservable inputs used in order to value the assets and liabilities:

 

  Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. An active market for an asset or liability is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
     
  Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs. Examples of Level 2 inputs include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities and quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
     
  Level 3: Unobservable inputs based on an assessment of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

 

F-19

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

The following tables present information about the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs the Company utilized to determine such fair value:

 Schedule of Fair Value Hierarchy of the Valuation Inputs

   Level   December 31, 2025 
Assets:          
Investments in Trust Account   1   $132,583,821 

 

   Level   December 31, 2024 
Assets:          
Investments in Trust Account   1   $127,163,421 

 

The Company accounted for the 6,325,000 Public Warrants issued in connection with the Initial Public Offering and the 5,145,722 Private Placement Warrants issued in the Private Placement in accordance with the guidance contained in ASC 815. Accordingly, the Company evaluated and classified the warrant instruments under equity treatment at their assigned values.

 

The fair value of Public Warrants was determined using a Monte Carlo Simulation Model. The Public Warrants have been classified within shareholders’ deficit and will not require remeasurement after issuance. The following table presents the quantitative information regarding market assumptions used in the valuation of the Public Warrants:

 Schedule of Market Assumptions Used in the Valuation of Public Warrants

   November 12, 2024 
Estimated share price  $9.93 
Exercise price  $11.50 
Term (years)   7.0 
Annual risk-free rate   4.16%
Annual volatility after expected Business Combination date   5.0%

 

The Warrants are not remeasured subsequent to the date of the Initial Public Offering.

 

Note 9 — SEGMENT INFORMATION

Segment

 

FASB ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting” establishes standards for companies to report in their financial statements information about operating segments, products, services, geographic areas, and major customers. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available that is regularly evaluated by the Company’s chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”), or group, in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance.

 

The Company’s CODM has been identified as the Chief Financial Officer, who reviews the operating results for the Company as a whole to make decisions about allocating resources and assessing financial performance. Accordingly, Management has determined that the Company only has one operating segment.

 

The CODM assesses performance for the single segment and decides how to allocate resources based on net income or loss that also is reported on the statements of operations as net income or loss. The measure of segment assets is reported on the accompanying balance sheets as total assets. When evaluating the Company’s performance and making key decisions regarding resource allocation, the CODM reviews several key metrics, which include the following:

 Schedule of Segment Information

   For the Year Ended
December 31, 2025
  

For the Period from

July 3, 2024 (Inception) Through
December 31, 2024

 
General and administrative costs  $2,017,653   $167,031 
Interest earned on investments in Trust Account  $5,420,400   $283,921 

 

F-20

 

 

WILLOW LANE ACQUISITION CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2025

 

   December 31, 2025   December 31, 2024 
Cash  $322,830   $1,368,608 
Investments in Trust Account  $132,583,821   $127,163,421 

 

The CODM reviews interest earned on the Trust Account to measure and monitor shareholder value and determine the most effective strategy of investment with the Trust Account funds while maintaining compliance with the Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated November 7, 2024, which the Company entered into with Continental, as trustee of the Trust Account. General and administrative expenses are reviewed and monitored by the CODM to manage and forecast cash to ensure enough capital is available to complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period. General and administrative costs, as reported on the statements of operations, are the significant segment expenses provided to the CODM on a regular basis. All other segment items included in net income or loss are reported on the accompanying statements of operations and described within their respective disclosures.

 

Note 10 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent Events

The Company evaluated subsequent events and transactions that occurred after the accompanying balance sheets date through the date that the accompanying financial statements were issued. Based upon this review, other than as set forth below, the Company did not identify any subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.

 

On January 9, 2026, Simón Gaviria Muñoz, a director of the Company, executed a joinder agreement to the amendment to the Letter Agreement that the Company entered into in connection with the Boost Run BCA, with Pubco, Boost Run and the Underwriters, on the one hand, and the Sponsor and the Company’s directors and officers, on the other hand.

 

On January 13, 2026, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of January 13, 2026, with (i) Boost Run, (ii) Pubco, (iii) the Merger Subs, (iv) the SPAC Representative and (v) the Seller Representative (the “Boost Run BCA Amendment”), which amends the Boost Run BCA to, among other things, (i) extend the Outside Date (as defined in the Boost Run BCA) to June 30, 2026, and (ii) remove the covenant that the post-closing Pubco board be comprised of a majority of directors who qualify as “independent” under the continued listing rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, as they exist as of the date of the Report.

 

On January 13, 2026, Pubco, Goodrich ILMJS LLC (the “SPV”) and the Sponsor entered into an amendment to the earnout agreement, dated September 15, 2025, which was entered into in connection with the signing of the Boost Run BCA (the “Earnout Agreement Amendment”). The Earnout Agreement Amendment, among other things, amends the number of Pubco Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 (the “Pubco Class A Common Stock”) the Sponsor and the SPV will receive. Pursuant to the Earnout Agreement Amendment, the previous share allocation of 1,687,500 newly issued shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock to the Sponsor and the SPV each has been amended to reflect that the Sponsor and the SPV will now be eligible to receive up to 1,125,000 and 1,968,750 newly issued shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock, respectively.

 

On January 13, 2026, the Company entered into a letter agreement with Boost Run and Craig-Hallum, pursuant to which, Craig-Hallum has agreed to reduce its portion of the Deferred Fee by $500,000, in exchange for the right of participation in any in any subsequent financing by Pubco (the “Pubco Subsequent Financings”) after the Closing where a bank or agent is paid commissions or fees (the “Right of Participation”). The Right of Participation will last for 12 months after the Closing, and Craig-Hallum will be offered no less than 10% economics of the commissions or fees paid to banks or agents in the Pubco Subsequent Financings. The Right of Participation will expire at the earlier of (i) 12 months from the Closing and (ii) receipt by Craig-Hallum of at least $250,000 in net fees or commissions as part of the Pubco Subsequent Financings.

 

Pursuant to the Weil Consulting Agreement, dated January 13, 2026, Pubco has engaged B. Luke Weil, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, to provide advice as needed with respect to business strategy and corporate governance and to use his reasonable efforts to introduce Pubco to clients and investors, commencing on the first business day following the day of the Closing and agreed to grant 336,000 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock, subject to price-based vesting from the date of the Closing.

 

F-21

 

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Managing Member of Boost Run Holdings, LLC

 

Opinion

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Boost Run Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in members’ capital, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements (collectively, the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Substantial Doubt about the Company’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company expects that cash outflows from operating expenses, lease commitments, finance lease and debt obligations will exceed available cash resources during the twelve months following issuance of the financial statements, and has stated that substantial doubt exists about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s evaluation of the events and conditions and management’s plans regarding those matters are also described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB and in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

/s/ Elliott Davis, PLLC

 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2025.

 

Charlotte, North Carolina

March 27, 2026

 

F-22

 

 

 

Boost Run Holdings, LLC

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

 

           
   December 31, 
   2025   2024 
         
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash  $9,747   $335 
Accounts receivable   2,607    253 
Deferred transaction costs   1,002    - 
Prepaid expenses   6,187    549 
Other current assets   131    29 
Total current assets  $19,674   $1,166 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   8,828    2,938 
Finance lease right-of-use assets   33,774    1,939 
Equipment, net   14,866    6,903 
Intangible assets   16    - 
Capitalized software   276    371 
Total assets  $77,434   $13,317 
           
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ CAPITAL          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $6,405   $77 
Credit card payable   222    359 
Operating lease liabilities, current   4,388    985 
Finance lease liabilities, current   12,721    616 
Other current liabilities   16,661    546 
Debt, current   242    - 
Total current liabilities  $40,639   $2,583 
Operating lease liabilities, non-current   4,971    1,830 
Finance lease liabilities, non-current   17,664    1,411 
Related party loan, non-current   1,430    - 
Debt, non-current   4,594    - 
Total liabilities  $69,298   $5,824 
           
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)   -    - 
           
Members’ capital:          
Members’ interests  $11,182   $7,690 
Additional paid-in capital   13,993    568 
Accumulated deficit   (17,039)   (765)
Total members’ capital   8,136    7,493 
Total liabilities and members’ capital  $77,434   $13,317 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

F-23

 

 

Boost Run Holdings, LLC

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

 

           
   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2025   2024 
     
Revenue  $26,887   $7,935 
Operating costs and expenses:          
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)   3,891    1,930 
Selling, general and administrative (excluding depreciation and amortization)   18,269    1,745 
Depreciation and amortization   10,536    2,534 
Colocation lease cost   5,244    1,795 
Total operating costs and expenses   37,940    8,004 
Loss from operations  $(11,053)  $(69)
           
Other (expense) income:          
(Loss) gain on sale of fixed assets   (195)   54 
Interest expense   (2,013)   (206)
Loss in fair value of digital asset receivable   (70)   - 
Loss in change in fair value of liability-classified warrants   (2,992)   - 
Other income, net   49    9 
Total other expenses, net   (5,221)   (143)
Net loss  $(16,274)  $(212)
           
Net loss attributable to Class A unit holders - basic & dilutive  $(16,274)  $(212.00)
Weighted average units outstanding - Class A - basic & dilutive   8,500    8,500 
Net loss per unit - Class A - basic & dilutive  $(1,914.59)  $(24.94)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

F-24

 

 

Boost Run Holdings, LLC

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital

 

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

 

                               
   Members’ interests   Additional      Total 
   Class A Units   Class C Units   Amounts   paid-in capital   Accumulated Deficit   members’ capital 
Balance at December 31, 2023   8,500    -   $6,187   $-   $(553)  $5,634 
Net loss   -    -    -    -    (212)   (212)
Net income (loss)   -    -    -    -    (212)   (212)
Unit-based compensation   -    -    -    568    -    568 
Contributions   -    -    1,503    -    -    1,503 
Balance at December 31, 2024   8,500    -   $7,690   $568   $(765)  $7,493 
Net loss   -    -    -    -    (16,274)   (16,274)
Net income (loss)   -    -    -    -    (16,274)   (16,274)
Unit-based compensation   -    -    -    13,425    -    13,425 
Contributions   -    -    500    -    -    500 
Issuance of Class C Units   -    128    2,992    -    -    2,992 
Balance at December 31, 2025   8,500    128   $11,182   $13,993   $(17,039)  $8,136 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

F-25

 

 

Boost Run Holdings, LLC

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

(in thousands)

 

           
   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2025   2024 
     
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net loss  $(16,274)  $(212)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   10,536    2,534 
Unit-based compensation expense   13,425    568 
Loss (gain) on sale of fixed assets   195    (54)
Non-cash lease expense   3,344    400 
Loss in change in fair value of digital asset receivable   70    - 
Loss in change in fair value of liability-classified warrants   2,992    - 
Non-cash interest expense   23    18 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (2,424)   (139)
Prepaid expenses   (5,638)   (743)
Other current assets   (75)   - 
Accounts payable   6,086    39 
Operating lease liabilities   (2,591)   (358)
Credit card payable   (138)   359 
Other current liabilities   15,399    546 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $24,930   $2,958 
Cash flows from investing activities          
Purchases of equipment   (11,553)   (3,729)
Purchase of intangible assets   (16)   - 
Proceeds from sale of equipment   915    313 
Capitalized software costs   -    (371)
Net cash used in investing activities   (10,654)  $(3,787)
Cash flows from financing activities          
Capital contributions   500    1,503 
Proceeds from Bridge Loan, net   4,812    - 
Payments toward deferred transaction costs   (70)   - 
Proceeds from Related Party Loan   1,430    - 
Finance lease liabilities   (11,536)   (405)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (4,864)  $1,098 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents   9,412    269 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period   335    66 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period  $9,747   $335 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:          
Cash paid for interest  $1,647   $188 
Noncash investing and financing activity:          
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities  $37,035   $- 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities  $9,135   $3,338 
Purchased fixed assets included in accounts payable  $2,944   $- 
Issuance of Class C Units  $2,992   $- 
Deferred transaction costs in accounts payable and other current liabilities  $932   $- 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

F-26

 

 

Boost Run Holdings, LLC

 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(Amounts in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

 

Note 1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

 

 

Description and Organization

 

Boost Run Holdings, LLC (“Boost Run Holdings” or the “Company”) is a Delaware limited liability company formed on March 21, 2024, to serve as the parent entity of Boost Run LLC, an Illinois limited liability company originally organized on August 16, 2023. On March 22, 2024, Boost Run Holdings and Boost Run LLC entered into a contribution agreement under which Boost Run Holdings acquired 100% of the membership interests of Boost Run LLC, resulting in Boost Run LLC becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Boost Run Holdings (the “Contribution”). This transaction represents a transfer of ownership interests between entities under common control and is accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805-50, Business Combinations—Subtopic 50: Transactions Between Entities Under Common Control. Under this guidance, the assets and liabilities of Boost Run LLC were transferred to Boost Run Holdings at their carrying amounts as of the date of transfer, with no recognition of goodwill or gain/loss. The Contribution also results in a change in the reporting entity under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), with Boost Run Holdings now serving as the ultimate parent company for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, comparative consolidated financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the financial position and results of operations of Boost Run Holdings as if the entities had always been combined.

 

The Company owns and operates bare metal Graphics Processing Unit (“GPU”) servers housed within top-tier certified data centers. The Company’s compute offerings are generally more affordable than those of major cloud providers, depending on contract duration and model type. Through its Infrastructure as Code (“IaC”) automation, the Company enables customers to access its services in a simple and secure manner. This makes the Company’s platform an ideal solution for organizations seeking to run sophisticated artificial intelligence (“AI”) models, including Large Language Models (“LLMs”), generative models, and other high-performance computing workloads. Whether training massive neural networks, running inference at scale, or executing computationally intensive scientific simulations, the Company’s GPU servers deliver the necessary performance at a cost that supports operational efficiency.

 

Amended and Restated LLC Agreement

 

In August 2025, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, replacing the original agreement dated March 22, 2024. The amended agreement formalizes a multi-class equity structure, including Class A, Class B, and Class C units, each with distinct economic and governance rights. Class A units retain voting rights and priority in distributions, Class B units are structured as profits interests subject to vesting and participation thresholds, and Class C units were issued to a lender in connection with a financing arrangement and are not profits interests and are not subject to vesting but do have participation thresholds. In August 2025, pursuant to the August 2025 Warrant Cancellation Agreement (as defined in Note 9 – Debt), the Company issued 128 newly-created Class C units. In September 2025, pursuant to the Amended and Restated LLC Agreement, the board of directors granted 506 Class B units.

 

Merger Agreement

 

On September 15, 2025, Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. (the “SPAC”) entered into a Business Combination Agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) by and among the SPAC, Boost Run Inc., (“Pubco”), Benchmark Merger Sub I Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco (“SPAC Merger Sub”), Benchmark Merger Sub II LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco (“Company Merger Sub”), and the Company.

 

F-27

 

 

The Merger Agreement provides for a two-step merger transaction (the “Mergers”) in which, first, SPAC Merger Sub will merge with and into the SPAC (the “SPAC Merger”), with the SPAC surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco, and, immediately thereafter, Company Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company (the “Company Merger”), with the Company surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco. By virtue of the consummation of the mergers, Pubco will become a publicly traded company, with the SPAC and the Company as its wholly owned subsidiaries. Prior to the closing of the Mergers, the SPAC will re-domicile from the Cayman Islands to the State of Delaware.

 

At closing, Boost Run Inc’s equity holders will receive total consideration consisting of (i) an $8,500 installment note, (ii) $441,500 in Pubco Class A and Class B Common Stock (based on a $10 per share valuation), and (iii) up to 7,875,000 additional Pubco Class A Common Shares (“Karos Earnout Shares”) contingent upon Pubco’s stock performance over a three-year earnout period. Karos Earnout shares will be issued in three equal tranches if Pubco’s volume-weighted average price per share meets or exceeds $12.50, $15.00, and $17.50, respectively, for twenty out of thirty consecutive trading days during the earnout period.

 

The transaction is intended to qualify as an “exchange” within the meaning of Section 351 of the Internal Revenue Code for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Each party to the Merger Agreement will be responsible for its own tax liabilities, including any adverse consequences arising from the failure of the transaction to qualify under Section 351.

 

Upon closing, Pubco will assume all outstanding SPAC securities, which will convert into equivalent Pubco securities.

 

Going Concern and Liquidity

 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern. Since inception in 2023, the Company has pursued rapid growth, investing heavily in equipment, data center leases, and personnel to meet rising demand for GPU infrastructure. For year ended December 31, 2025, the Company generated $26,887 in revenue and reported net loss of $16,274. The Company ended December 31, 2025 with a working capital deficit of $20,965, cash of $9,747, and lease liabilities totaling $39,744 (current and noncurrent). As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $17,039 and $765, respectively. In addition, on August 11, 2025, the Company drew $5,000 under its Bridge Loan Agreement (see Note 9 – Debt). The Company is obligated to make monthly interest payments during the first twelve months.

 

The Company’s current financial condition raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern for a period of twelve months from the issuance date of the consolidated financial statements. Management’s plans to address this need for capital include Boost Run’s pursuit of a proposed business combination with the SPAC, which is expected to provide significant capital through the SPAC’s cash in trust and potential financing transactions in connection with such transaction, if any. This transaction, which attributes a pre-money equity valuation of approximately $441,500 to the Company and contemplates aggregate consideration consisting of (i) an installment note in the initial principal amount of $8,500 (ii) newly issued shares of Pubco common stock equal to $441,500 divided by $10.00 per share, and (iii) up to 7,875,000 Karos Earnout Shares based on post-closing stock price performance. This transaction is expected to provide the Company with substantial liquidity to support ongoing operations and future growth initiatives; however, actual proceeds from such transaction are not certain. As the transaction has not been consummated as of the financial statement issuance date, there can be no assurance that it will be completed on the anticipated terms or timeline.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and applicable rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Any reference in these notes to applicable guidance is meant to refer to U.S. GAAP, as found in the ASC and Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”) of the FASB.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Boost Run Holdings, LLC and Boost Run LLC. In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position and its results of operations, changes in members’ interests and cash flows. The consolidated financial statements include the consolidated financial statements of Boost Run Holdings, LLC and Boost Run LLC. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

F-28

 

 

Prior Period Reclassifications

 

Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income or accumulated deficit.

 

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions impact the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the recognition of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

 

Estimates and judgments are based on several factors including historical experience, the facts and circumstances available at the time the estimates are made, general economic conditions and trends and the assessment of the probable future outcome. Significant estimates include the useful lives assigned to equipment and intangible assets, the fair value of blockchain awards receivable, the discount rates used for operating leases, unit-based compensation including the determination of the fair value of the Company’s Class B units (the “Profit Interest Units”) and warrants, and the determination of the fair value of the Company’s Class C units issued in conjunction with the execution of the Bridge Loan Agreement (see Note 9 – Debt), prior to the SPAC Merger.

 

Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of changes, if any, are reflected in the statements of operations in the period that they are determined.

 

Segment Information

 

The Company determined its operating segment after considering its organizational structure and the information regularly reviewed and evaluated by its chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company has determined that its CODM is its Chief Executive Officer, who reviews the financial information on a regular basis for purposes of making operating decisions, allocation of resources, and assessing financial performance.

 

The CODM uses net income (loss) to measure segment profit or loss in order to identify underlying trends in the performance of the business for purposes of allocating resources and evaluating financial performance. The Company’s objective in making resource allocation decisions is to optimize the financial results. Significant segment expenses that the CODM reviews and utilizes to manage the Company’s operations are cost of revenue, and selling, general and administrative expenses at the level which are presented in the Company’s statements of operations.

 

On the basis of these factors, the Company determined that it operates and manages its business as one operating segment and, therefore, has one reportable segment. The Company’s primary source of income is from GPU rental services. All ancillary revenue sources—such as revenue generated through the Boost Run Platform, third-party platforms, or brokers—are aggregated within this segment, as they primarily support the provision of GPU rental services. All of the Company’s long-lived assets are located in the United States, and substantially all revenue is earned from providing GPU rental services to customers throughout the United States.

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

Certain assets and liabilities are carried at fair value under U.S. GAAP. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value are to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three levels of the fair value hierarchy, of which the first two are considered observable and the last is considered unobservable:

 

Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

F-29

 

 

Level 2 — Observable inputs (other than Level 1 quoted prices), such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets or liabilities, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity that are significant to determining the fair value of the assets or liabilities, including pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques.

 

The carrying values of the Company’s accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, credit card payable, and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

The fair values of the Class B Profit Interest Units issued in 2024 and 2025 (see Unit-Based Compensation policy within Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 12, Unit-Based Compensation) were determined using the Option Pricing Method (“OPM”), which allocates the Company’s equity value among the various classes of units based on the rights and preferences within the capital structure, assuming a future exit event.

 

This model incorporates Level 3 inputs and critical assumptions and it takes into account factors such as vesting conditions, liquidation preferences, and the relative seniority of each instrument. Given the absence of a public market for the Company’s units, a discount for lack of marketability (“DLOM”) was applied to arrive at the final per-unit fair value.

 

The OPM requires the use of significant assumptions including expected term, expected volatility, expected dividend yield, and the risk-free interest rate. The expected term represents the anticipated period the awards will remain outstanding, based on current expectations regarding a potential liquidity event. Volatility was estimated based on the historical volatilities of comparable publicly traded companies over a period consistent with the expected holding period. The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, with a maturity matching the expected term of the awards. The Company has not declared or paid dividends to date and does not anticipate doing so in the foreseeable future; accordingly, a dividend yield of zero was applied.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

The Company’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash. The Company places its cash with a high credit quality U.S. financial institution. At various times throughout the period, the Company’s cash deposits may exceed the amount insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and, therefore, bear minimal risk. The Company has not experienced any losses of such amounts and management believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on its cash.

 

Concentration of Customers

 

The Company is exposed to certain inherent risks. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and requires no collateral. For each of the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024 three customers contributed at least 10% of the Company’s revenue, representing approximately 76% and 94% of total revenue, respectively. For each of the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, three and one customers contributed to at least 10% of the Company’s accounts receivable, representing 95% and 89% of total accounts receivable, respectively.

 

F-30

 

 

Cash

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company’s cash consists of bank deposits.

 

Deferred transaction costs

 

Deferred transaction costs, consisting of legal and accounting fees and costs relating to the Company’s planned Merger are capitalized and recorded on the consolidated balance sheets. The deferred transaction costs will be offset against the proceeds received upon the closing of the planned Merger. In the event that the Company’s plans for a Merger are terminated, all of the deferred transaction costs will be written off within operating expenses in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2025 there were $1,002 of deferred transaction costs capitalized. As of December 31, 2024, there were no deferred transaction costs capitalized.

 

Accounts receivable

 

The Company records accounts receivable at the invoiced amount, net of allowances for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is established through a provision for credit losses that reflects the Company’s estimate of expected credit losses over the life of the receivable, in accordance with ASC 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses. In developing this estimate, the Company considers a variety of factors, including historical collection experience, the aging of receivables, current and expected future economic conditions, customer-specific information, and other relevant qualitative factors.

 

Accounts receivable are written off when they are deemed uncollectible and after all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted. Recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received.

 

Equipment, net

 

Equipment acquired by the Company is recorded at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred, if any. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the respective assets as follows:

 

 Schedule of Equipment Useful Lives

Computer hardware 4 years
Computer equipment 3 years

 

Intangible Assets

 

The Company’s intangible assets consist solely of IP addresses, which are recognized when acquired and measured at cost or fair value if obtained through a business combination in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). Intangible assets are evaluated to determine whether they are indefinite-lived or definite-lived based on legal, regulatory, and contractual factors. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, while definite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life. As of December 31, 2025, the Company’s intangible assets are all indefinite-lived.

 

Intangible assets are tested for impairment in accordance with ASC 350-30, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”) for indefinite-lived assets and ASC 360, Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (“ASC 360”) for definite-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable, or annually for indefinite-lived assets. Impairment losses, if any, are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Costs to maintain or renew intangible assets are expensed as incurred. As of December 31, 2025, there was no impairment of the Company’s IP addresses.

 

Internal-Use Software

 

The Company capitalizes certain costs incurred for the development and implementation of computer software for internal use. These costs generally relate to the development and implementation of the internally developed software for the Company’s use in managing business activities. The Company capitalizes these costs when it is determined that it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended, and the preliminary project stage is completed. Capitalized internal-use software development and implementation costs are included in equipment, net within the consolidated balance sheets. Capitalized implementation costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of four years. Costs related to the preliminary project stage, post-implementation, training and maintenance are expensed as incurred. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded $96 of amortization expense related to internal-use software, which is included in the consolidated statement of operations. No amortization expense was recognized for these assets during the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

F-31

 

 

Leases - Lessee

 

The Company, as lessee, has entered into operating and finance leases for office space, data center facilities, and hardware. In accordance with ASU 2016-02, Leases (“Topic 842”), as amended, the Company determines whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease at the inception of the arrangement based on the unique facts and circumstances present in the arrangement, including whether the Company controls the use of identified assets. If a lease is determined to exist, the term of such lease is assessed based on the commencement date on which the underlying asset is made available for the Company’s use by the lessor. The Company’s assessment of the lease term reflects the non-cancelable term of the lease, inclusive of any rent-free periods and periods covered by early-termination options which the Company is reasonably certain of not exercising, as well as periods covered by renewal options which the Company is reasonably certain of exercising. The Company also determines lease classification as either operating or finance at lease commencement, which governs the pattern of expense recognition and presentation over the lease term. The total consideration in the Company’s operating leases are recognized as lease expense on a straight-line basis. The Company recognizes the amortization of its finance lease right-of-use assets on a straight-line basis and separately recognizes the accretion of interest on the finance lease liability using the effective interest method.

 

The Company has elected to apply the available expedient to combine lease and associated non-lease components for all classes of underlying assets. For leases with a term exceeding twelve months, a lease liability is recognized on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets at lease commencement, reflecting the present value of its fixed payment obligations over the lease term. A corresponding right-of-use asset equal to the initial lease liability is also recognized, adjusted for any prepaid rent and initial direct costs incurred in connection with the execution of the lease and reduced by any lease incentives received. For purposes of measuring the present value of its fixed payment obligations for a given lease, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate, as the rates implicit in the Company’s leases are not readily determinable. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate reflects the rate it would pay to borrow on a similarly secured basis and term, the economic environment of the associated lease, and other relevant information available to management.

 

For leases with a term of twelve months or less, at commencement, and that do not include an option to purchase the underlying assets that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise, the Company has elected the expedient to not measure and recognize an associated lease liability or right-of-use asset.

 

For the Company’s operating leases, fixed lease payments are recognized as lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease costs are recognized as the obligation for payment is incurred and primarily consist of insurance and property tax reimbursements to the lessor for its office space lease and electrical overage costs for its colocation leases.

 

The Company addresses lease modifications that are not accounted for as separate leases at the effective date of the modification. If the terms and conditions of the lease are changed, the classification of the lease is reassessed, the lease payments are updated and the lease liability is remeasured using the applicable incremental borrowing rate at the effective date of the lease modification. Any resulting changes in the lease liability are recognized in the carrying amount of the related right-of-use asset.

 

F-32

 

 

Leases - Lessor

 

Revenues from GPU Rentals

 

The Company generates revenue by providing customers with access to its high-performance GPU servers under GPU rental agreements. The Company enters into contracts with both end customers and with third parties who separately contract with their own customers to use Boost Run’s services. These agreements contain lease components for the right to use specifically identified GPU servers and related hardware within dedicated data center areas, along with non-lease components for ancillary services which include the provision of power, internet connectivity, security, and customer support. The company has elected the lessor practical expedient available under ASC Topic 842, Leases, to combine the non-lease components that have the same pattern of transfer as the related operating lease components into a single combined component. The single combined component is accounted for under ASC Topic 842 as an operating lease if the lease components are the predominant components and is accounted for under ASC Topic 606 if the nonlease components are the predominant components. The lease components are the predominant components in our GPU rental arrangements and the single combined components in these arrangements are accounted for under the operating lease guidance of ASC Topic 842.

 

The agreements provide customers with the exclusive right to control the use of the GPU servers during the contract term, including the ability to determine workloads, GPU utilization, and end-user access. Lease terms are based on the stated noncancellable initial term of the order, commencing when servers are provisioned. The initial terms of the GPU rental agreements may be extended if mutually agreed by both parties.

 

We have concluded that it is probable that substantially all of the payments will be collected over the term of the arrangements and recognize the combined lease component payments on a straight-line basis over the respective lease terms. The difference between revenue recognized during the period and the contractual payments made is recorded in customer deposits classified in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

Certain agreements include variable payments related to a percentage of net revenues generated in the period or for additional capacity or ancillary services requested by customers. Variable lease payments are recognized in profit or loss when the changes in facts and circumstances on which the variable lease payments are based occur. The GPU servers remain on the Company’s balance sheet and continue to be depreciated over their estimated useful lives of approximately four years.

 

In certain instances, payments can be collected in USDC, a stablecoin redeemable on demand on a one-to-one basis for U.S. dollars, with revenue measured based on the total amount of USDC received. USDC received as a form of payment are quickly converted to cash such that the Company held $0 in USDC as of December 31, 2025.

 

Debt

 

The Company issued a bridge loan to a lender (see Note 9 – Debt). The Company’s bridge loan is carried at an amortized cost basis, net of unamortized debt issuance costs and discount. The debt issuance costs and discount associated with the term loan are recorded as a reduction of the carrying value of the bridge loan and amortized to interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations using the effective interest method over the contractual terms of the bridge loan.

 

Revenue recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contract with Customers (“ASC 606”). The core principle of the revenue standard is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The following five steps are applied to achieve that core principle:

 

  Step 1: Identify the contract with the customer;
  Step 2: Identify of the performance obligations in the contract;
  Step 3: Determine of the transaction price;
  Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and
  Step 5: Recognize revenue when, or as, the Company satisfies a performance obligation.

 

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In order to identify the performance obligations in a contract with a customer, an entity must assess the promised goods or services in the contract and identify each promised good or service that is distinct. A performance obligation meets ASC 606’s definition of a “distinct” good or service (or bundle of goods or services) if both of the following criteria are met:

 

  The customer can benefit from the good or service either on its own or together with other resources that are readily available to the customer (i.e., the good or service is capable of being distinct); and
  The entity’s promise to transfer the good or service to the customer is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract (i.e., the promise to transfer the good or service is distinct within the context of the contract).

 

If a good or service is not distinct, the good or service is combined with other promised goods or services until a bundle of goods or services is identified that is distinct.

 

The transaction price is the amount of consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer. The consideration promised in a contract with a customer may include fixed amounts, variable amounts, or both. When determining the transaction price, an entity must consider the effects of all of the following:

 

  Variable consideration
  Constraining estimates of variable consideration
  The existence of a significant financing component in the contract
  Noncash consideration
  Consideration payable to a customer

 

Variable consideration is included in the transaction price only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized under the accounting contract will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved.

 

The transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation on a relative standalone selling price basis.

 

The transaction price allocated to each performance obligation is recognized when that performance obligation is satisfied, at a point in time or over time, as appropriate.

 

Blockchain Rewards

 

Blockchain rewards represent the revenues earned from the provision of GPU computing services to decentralized networks, Bittensor and Aethir. The Company contributes computing power to these networks, who meet the definition of a customer under ASC 606, in exchange for consideration in the form of TAO and ATH respectively (collectively, “digital assets”).

 

The Company’s performance obligation is to provide computing services that support network operations and validation. Each arrangement consists of a single performance obligation that is satisfied over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services provided. Contracts with customers are open-ended and can be terminated at any time without penalty. Accordingly, the contract term is limited to the period in which services are provided. For Bittensor, this period is defined as the processing of a block, or unit of data in the Bittensor blockchain, which takes approximately 72 minutes, after which rewards are calculated and distributed. For Aethir, rewards and service fees are calculated daily.

 

The transaction price is measured at the fair value of the digital assets earned at the end of the contract term when the consideration becomes determinable. Revenue is recognized over time as services are provided, with recognition occurring at the point the earned amount is fixed and determinable. Digital assets received as a form of payment are converted to cash or used to fulfill expenses shortly after they are earned. As such, the Company held $0 in TAO and ATH as of December 31, 2025.

 

Accounts receivable denominated in digital assets represent rights to receive a fixed amount of digital assets and are initially measured at the fair value of the asset receivable. These receivables are accounted for as hybrid instruments, with a receivable host contract that contains an embedded derivative based on the changes in the fair value of the underlying digital asset. The embedded derivative is accounted for at fair value.

 

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Cost of Revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)

 

Cost of revenue primarily consists of data center service fees and building rent, excluding depreciation and amortization, including costs associated with the Company’s facilities, such as third-party service fees, business licenses, personnel costs for employees involved in data center operations and customer success, including salaries, bonuses, benefits, unit-based compensation expense, and other related expenses.

 

Colocation rent (which includes utilities) and depreciation and amortization are reported separately as an operating cost and expense.

 

Selling, General and Administrative (excluding depreciation and amortization)

 

Selling expense consists of personnel costs associated with selling and marketing the Company’s platform, such as salaries, unit-based compensation expense, travel expenses, and other related expenses, short term and variable lease cost, and third-party professional services costs associated with marketing programs.

 

General and administrative expense consist of costs associated with corporate functions including the Company’s finance, legal, human resources, information technology (“IT”), and facilities. These costs include personnel costs, such as salaries, bonuses, benefits, unit-based compensation expense, and other related expenses, third-party professional services costs, such as legal, accounting, and audit services, corporate facilities, depreciation for equipment and other costs necessary to operate our corporate functions, including expenses for non-income taxes, insurance, and office rental.

 

Depreciation and amortization related to selling, general and administrative are reported separately as an operating cost and expense.

 

Advertising Expense

 

The Company has not incurred any advertising expenses since inception. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.

 

Unit-based Compensation

 

The Company grants Class B units to employees in exchange for services rendered to or on behalf of the Company and represents Profits Interests. The Company measures all Class B units granted to employees, directors and non-employees in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, based on the fair value of the awards on the date of grant. For employee awards, the expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for awards that actually vest, which is generally the period from the grant date to the end of the vesting period. For non-employee awards, the expense for awards that actually vest is recognized based on when the goods or services are provided as if the entity had paid cash for the goods or services. The Company elected to account for forfeitures of awards as they occur.

 

The Company classifies unit-based compensation expense in its statements of operations in the same manner in which the award recipient’s payroll costs are classified or in which the award recipient’s service payments are classified.

 

The fair value of the Profit Interest Units was estimated as described in the Fair Value Measurements section above, based on third-party valuations. As a privately held company, the fair value of the common units is determined by the board of directors at each grant date.

 

Colocation Lease Cost

 

Colocation lease costs represent the costs the Company incurs to rent data centers to house their GPUs. The expenses consist of costs such as operating lease expenses related to the data centers and equipment, as well as short-term lease cost and variable lease costs.

 

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Income Taxes

 

The Company is a limited liability company. As a limited liability company, the Company has elected to be treated as a partnership for federal and state income tax reporting purposes. Accordingly, for federal and certain state income tax purposes, the Company’s income will be included in the income tax returns of its members. In most jurisdictions, income tax liabilities and/or tax benefits are passed through to the individual members. As a result, there is no income tax impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, sets forth standards for financial presentation and disclosure of income tax liabilities and expense. Further, this standard prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The evaluation first will be required to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based upon the technical merits of the position. All related interest and penalties would be expensed as incurred. The Company has evaluated its tax positions for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and does not believe it has any uncertain tax positions that would require either recognition or disclosure in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

 

Emerging Growth Company Status

 

The Company is an emerging growth company, as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards issued subsequent to the enactment of the JOBS Act, until such time as those standards apply to private companies. The Company has elected to use this extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date that it (i) is no longer an emerging growth company or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opts out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act. As a result, these consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with the new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates.

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2023-08, Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets (“ASU 2023-08”), which provides guidance on the accounting for and disclosure of crypto assets and requires that the Company (i) subsequently remeasures crypto assets at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets and record gains and losses from remeasurement in net income (loss) in the consolidated statements of operations; (ii) present crypto assets separate from other intangible assets in the consolidated balance sheets; (iii) present the gains and losses from remeasurement of crypto assets separately in the consolidated statements of operations; and (iv) provide specific disclosures for crypto assets. The amendments in ASU 2023-08 are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2023-08 as of January 1, 2025.

 

In May 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-03, Determining the Accounting Acquirer in the Acquisition of a Variable Interest Entity (“ASU 2025-03”), which revises the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations, on identifying the accounting acquirer in a business combination in which the legal acquiree is a variable interest entity (VIE). The amendments in ASU 2025-03 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2025-03 as of January 1, 2025 in conjunction with the contemplating Mergers aforementioned. There has been no impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows as a result of the adoption.

 

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

 

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (“ASC 2024-03”), which requires entities to disaggregate any relevant expense caption presented on the face of the income statement within continuing operations into the following required natural expense categories, as applicable: (1) purchases of inventory, (2) employee compensation, (3) depreciation, (4) intangible asset amortization, and (5) depreciation, depletion, and amortization recognized as part of oil- and gas-producing activities or other depletion expenses. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this amended guidance may have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets (“ASC 2025-05”), which provides a practical expedient for all entities in developing reasonable and supportable forecasts as part of estimating expected credit losses to assumes that current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change for the remaining life of the asset. The amendments in ASU 2025-05 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this amended guidance may have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

There are no other new accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Note 3. Prepaid Expenses

 

Prepaid expenses consisted of the following:

 Schedule of Prepaid Expenses

           
   December 31, 
   2025   2024 
Operating lease prepaid  $6,050   $546 
Other   137    3 
Total prepaid expenses  $6,187   $549 

 

Note 4. Equipment, Net

 

Equipment, net consisted of the following:

Schedule of Equipment

           
   December 31, 
   2025   2024 
Computer hardware  $11,025   $9,257 
Fixed assets not in service   8,094    - 
Computer equipment   28    28 
Property plant and equipment gross   19,147    9,285 
Less: accumulated depreciation   (4,281)   (2,382)
Equipment, net  $14,866   $6,903 

 

All computer hardware shown above is leased to customers under operating lease arrangements.

 

Depreciation expense for equipment was $2,487 and $2,059 during the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The net carrying value of disposals of long-lived assets for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $1,110 and $258, respectively

 

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Note 5. Revenues

 

The following table presents the Company’s disaggregated revenues:

 Schedule of Disaggregated Revenues

           
   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2025   2024 
Lease revenue  $21,224   $7,935 
Blockchain award revenue   5,663    - 
Total revenue  $26,887   $7,935 

 

Note 6. Fair Value Measurements

 

The authoritative guidance on fair value measurements establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements as follows:

 

Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2 — Observable inputs (other than Level 1 quoted prices), such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets or liabilities, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity that are significant to determining the fair value of the assets or liabilities, including pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques.

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires management to make judgments and consider factors specific to the asset or liability.

 

The carrying values of the Company’s accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, other current assets, accounts payable, credit card payable, and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of long-term debt approximates fair value because of the market interest rate of the debt.

 

Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

 

August 2025 Warrant

 

As discussed in Note 9 – Debt, in August 2025, the Company issued a warrant under the Bridge Loan Agreement granting the holder rights to acquire up to 2.40% of a subsidiary’s economic interests on a fully diluted basis, subject to incremental increases tied to additional loan advances (the “August 2025 Warrant”). The issuance value of the August 2025 Warrant was $0 due to an error in the language of the agreement. The August 2025 Warrant was subsequently cancelled on August 28, 2025, pursuant to a Warrant Cancellation Agreement, and in exchange, the holder received Class C units in Boost Run Holdings, LLC. The settlement value of the August 2025 Warrant was equal to the fair value of the Class C units on the date of issuance (see below in “Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis” and Note 11 – Members’ Capital.”

 

The following table provides a summary of changes in the estimated fair value of the August 2025 Warrant using significant Level 3 inputs:

 Summary of Changes in the Estimated Fair Value

Balance - January 1, 2025  $- 
Issuance of August 2025 Warrant   - 
Change in fair value of the August 2025 Warrant   2,992 
Settlement of the August 2025 Warrant   (2,992)
Balance - December 31, 2025  $- 

 

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The change in fair value of the August 2025 Warrant is recorded as loss in change in fair value of liability-classified warrants in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

Digital Asset Receivable

 

As part of the Company’s Blockchain Rewards revenue generating activities, the Company was required to make an initial deposit of USDC and ATH tokens with the Aethir network. These tokens are given to the network in connecting with staking services and remain with the network until the end of the company’s provision of services to the network. As tokens are held and controlled by the network, the deposit represents a receivable for the Company, accounted for as a hybrid instrument under ASC 815 with the host contract representing the underlying digital assets receivable and an embedded derivative based on the changes in fair value of the underlying digital assets. Digital assets receivable are included in accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

The Company uses active spot prices as the only key input to determine the fair value of the embedded derivative related to digital assets receivable. Fair value is measured using quoted digital asset prices at the time of measurement within the Company’s principal market. Key inputs for measuring the embedded derivative on digital assets receivable are observable and can be validated against pricing sources with reasonable price transparency. The reliance on observable inputs supports the categorization of the embedded derivative as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

 

The following table provides a summary of changes in the estimated fair value of the digital asset receivable using Level 2 inputs:

 Summary of Changes in the Estimated Fair Value

Balance - January 1, 2025  $- 
Staking deposit   98 
Change in fair value   (70)
Balance - December 31, 2025  $28 

 

The change in fair value of the digital asset receivable is recorded as loss in fair value of digital asset receivable in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

 

Profit Interest Units and Class C units

 

The fair values of the Profit Interest Units and the Class C units issued in 2025 were determined using the Option Pricing Method (“OPM”), which allocates the Company’s equity value among the various classes of units based on the rights and preferences within the capital structure, assuming a future exit event.

 

This model incorporates Level 3 inputs and critical assumptions, and it takes into account factors such as vesting conditions, liquidation preferences, and the relative seniority of each instrument. Given the absence of a public market for the Company’s units, a discount for lack of marketability (“DLOM”) was applied to arrive at the final per-unit fair value.

 

The OPM requires the use of significant assumptions including expected term, expected volatility, expected dividend yield, and the risk-free interest rate. The expected term represents the anticipated period in which the awards will remain outstanding, based on current expectations regarding a potential liquidity event. Volatility was estimated based on the historical volatilities of comparable publicly traded companies over a period consistent with the expected holding period. The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, with a maturity matching the expected term of the awards. The Company has not declared or paid dividends to date and does not anticipate doing so in the foreseeable future; accordingly, a dividend yield of zero was applied.

 

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Based on these assumptions, the probability-weighted fair value per Class C unit was $23,414 resulting in an aggregate fair value of approximately $2,992 for 128 units issued. The fair value measurement is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy due to the use of significant unobservable inputs. See Note 11 – Member’s Capital for additional information.

 

The Profit Interest Units are accounted for as unit-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. Refer to Note 12 – Unit-Based Compensation for information regarding the grant date fair value of the grants during the period.

 

Note 7. Other Current Liabilities

 

Other current liabilities consisted of the following:

 Schedule of Other Current Liabilities 

         
   December 31, 
   2025   2024 
Customer deposits  $15,426   $424 
Accrued bonus   248    122 
Taxes   6    - 
Other   981    - 
Total other current liabilities  $16,661   $546 

 

Note 8. Leases

 

Operating Leases

 

GPU Sale-leaseback

 

In January 2024, the Company entered into a sale-leaseback agreement. Under this agreement, the Company sold GPU servers valued at $590 to a third party and simultaneously leased them back for a term of 36 months, with monthly rent payments of $16. Control was deemed to have transferred to the third party and the lease was determined to be classified as operating. The Company de-recognized the GPU servers and recognized the operating lease on its consolidated balance sheets.

 

Colocation and office leases

 

The Company enters into colocation leases in the United States for dedicated data center space where the Company keeps its GPU servers and related hardware. The colocation leases have lease terms up to three years and require fixed monthly payments to be made over the lease term. The colocation leases provide the Company with minimum amounts of power capacity and costs for overages above the established capacity thresholds are charged to the Company. These overage payments are treated as variable lease payments and are excluded from the measurement of the colocation leases. During both 2024 and 2025, the Company entered into two colocation leases with three-year lease terms in each period.

 

The Company leases office space in Chicago, IL, with an initial lease term of 12.5 months and the lease automatically extends for additional twelve-month renewal terms unless the Company provides advance notice of its intent to terminate the lease at the end of the then-current lease term. At lease commencement, the Company was reasonably certain to exercise the second renewal option which is scheduled to expire in February 2027.

 

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Finance Leases

 

During 2024, the Company entered into four finance lease agreements for GPU servers that commenced during the first half of 2024 and have 36-month lease terms. These leases provide the Company with an option to purchase the underlying assets at the end of the lease term for the lesser of the fair market value at that time and a specified percentage of the agreed upon cost of the asset at inception. During 2025, the Company entered into nine finance lease agreements for GPU servers that commenced in the first and second quarters of 2025 and have 30-month lease terms. The Company has the option at lease-end to purchase the equipment at fair market value, not to exceed 20% of the acquisition cost, continue leasing, or return the equipment. The Company is reasonably certain to exercise the available purchase options for the finance lease agreements that commenced in 2024 and 2025.

 

Short-term Leases

 

In October 2023, the Company entered into a twelve-month lease for dedicated colocation space and related services, whereby the Company can terminate at any time for convenience with advance notice of sixty days, with optional term extension. The lease is treated as a short-term lease and is not recognized on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company paid fees of $242 and $1,117 during the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company terminated the lease in the first quarter of 2025.

 

The components of lease cost were as follows:

 Schedule of Lease Costs 

Lease cost:  Financial statement line item  December 31, 2025   December 31, 2024 
Operating lease cost:             
Operating lease expense - data centers  Colocation lease cost  $3,609   $326 
Operating lease expense - office and equipment  Colocation lease cost   215    197 
Finance lease cost:             
Amortization of right-of-use assets  Depreciation and amortization   7,960    475 
Finance lease interest expense - office and equipment  Interest expense   1,746    206 
              
Short-term lease cost  Colocation lease cost   242    1,117 
Variable lease cost  Colocation lease cost   1,178    154 
Total lease cost     $14,950   $2,475 

 

Information relating to the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate is as follows:

 Schedule of Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate 

   December 31, 2025   December 31, 2024 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Years)          
Operating leases   2.1    2.6 
Finance leases   1.8    2.3 
Weighted Average Discount Rate          
Operating leases   6.54%   7.47%
Finance leases   6.62%   11.93%

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information related to leases is as follows:

 Schedule of Cash Flow Information Related to Leases  

   December 31, 2025   December 31, 2024 
Lease Payments          
Operating cash flows for operating leases  $3,169   $481 
Operating cash flows for finance leases  $1,647   $188 
Financing cash flows for finance leases  $11,536   $405 

 

The following table presents the maturity of the Company’s operating and finance lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025:

 Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments 

   Operating Leases   Finance Leases 
2026  $4,838   $14,268 
2027   4,295    18,323 
2028   850    - 
2029   -    - 
2030   -    - 
Thereafter   -    - 
Total lease payments   9,983    32,591 
Less: imputed interest   (624)   (2,206)
Present value of lease liabilities  $9,359   $30,385 

 

The Company entered into two colocation leases that had not yet commenced as of December 31, 2025, and are therefore excluded from the consolidated financial statements and the disclosures above. These leases have three and seven-year lease terms, are expected to commence in the first quarter of 2026, and require the Company to make fixed payments totaling $6,260 and $114,907, respectively, on an undiscounted basis. The Company was required to pay $365 and $3,824, in prepayments related to these leases during the third quarter and fourth quarter of 2025, respectively. Additionally, the seven-year colocation lease required the Company to issue a standby letter of credit in the amount of $6,435 during the fourth quarter of 2025.

 

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During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company made advance payments totaling $1,860 to secure leases of GPUs. The leases are expected to be executed and commence in the first quarter of 2026.

 

Lessor Accounting

 

The Company generates income by renting access to its Nvidia GPUs through its proprietary platform, third-party AI platforms, and GPU brokers, under rental agreements. The Company’s agreements with lessees are categorized as either having terms greater than one month or having month-to-month terms. For the Company’s agreements greater than one month, lessees are required to make up-front payments at the inception of the agreement. Lessees in month-to-month agreements are required to make payments in arrears after the provision of services has been rendered. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2025, lessees were not contractually obligated to make any future payments pursuant to existing agreements in place in excess of the accounts receivable balance of $2,607 presented on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. For year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, lease income generated for operating leases was $21,224 and $7,935, respectively.

 

Note 9. Debt

 

Bridge Loan

 

On August 11, 2025, the Company entered into a bridge loan agreement (the “August 2025 Bridge Loan Agreement”) providing for an initial draw of $5,000, with up to an additional $20,000 available at the lender’s discretion. The loan bears interest at the prime rate plus 4.50%, with interest-only payments for the first 12 months, followed by monthly amortization of 1.25% of the principal. The Company incurred a total debt discount of $142 and issuance costs of $46 at issuance which are being amortized over the life of the loan, and were $124 and $40 at December 31, 2025, respectively. The carrying amount of the bridge loan at December 31, 2025 was $4,836. The loan matures on August 11, 2028, and is secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets. The agreement includes customary financial covenants. As of December 31, 2025, the bridge loan had an outstanding balance of $5,000. The Company has opted to pay interest due in advance, therefore, there is no accrued interest recorded in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025. Interest expense associated with the bridge loan obligation, including amortization of debt issuance costs and discounts, was $262 within the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025. Although, pursuant to the terms of the bridge loan, delivery of certain required administrative documents did not occur and such omission constituted an event of default under the August 2025 Bridge Loan Agreement, the event of default was subsequently remedied through the Amended August 2025 Bridge Loan Agreement as discussed in Note 16 - Subsequent Events.

 

Related Party Loan

 

On November 25, 2025, the Company entered into a subordinated loan agreement with its CEO, Andrew Karos, under which the Company borrowed $1,430 (the “Related Party Loan”). The loan bears interest at 4.33% per annum and is subordinated to the Company’s obligations under its Bridge Loan. The loan matures on the earlier of August 11, 2028, or 91 days after repayment of the Bridge Loan, with optional prepayment with no penalty. The proceeds of the loan are to be used for equipment and or colocation expenses.

 

As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding principal balance of the Related Party Loan was $1,430, and accrued, but unpaid interest was $5. Also, see Note 10 – Related Party Agreement.

 

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Warrant Agreement

 

In connection with the August 2025 Bridge Loan Agreement, on August 11, 2025, the Company issued the August 2025 Warrant (as defined in Note 5 – Fair Value Measurements), entitling the holder to purchase equity interests representing 1.00% of the Company subsidiary’s economic interests on a fully diluted basis, at an aggregate exercise price of $750. The August 2025 Warrant provided for incremental increases in the equity percentage of 0.35% for each $5,000 of additional loans advanced under the August 2025 Bridge Loan Agreement, up to a maximum of 2.40%.

 

On August 28, 2025, the Company and the warrant holder entered into a Warrant Cancellation Agreement (the “August 2025 Warrant Cancellation Agreement”), pursuant to which the August 2025 Warrant was cancelled in its entirety. In consideration for the cancellation, the warrant holder received Class C units in Boost Run Holdings, LLC. See Note 11 – Members’ Capital for more details related to the issuance of Class C units. See Fair Value Measurements under Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for the valuation methodology and assumptions used to derive the fair value of the Class C units.

 

Debt Maturities

 

The following table reflects the Company’s debt maturities:

 Schedule of Maturities of Long Term Debt

      
2026  $250 
2027   750 
2028   5,430 
2029   - 
Thereafter   - 
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs and discount at December 31, 2025   (164)
Long Term Debt  $6,266 

 

Note 10. Related Party

 Related Party Transactions

 

On November 25, 2025, the Company entered into the Related Party Loan with its CEO, Andrew Karos, under which the Company borrowed $1,430. Refer to Note 9 – Debt for more information.

 

Note 11. Members’ Capital

 

The Company has authorized an unlimited number of Class A, Class B and Class C units as of December 31, 2025, of which 8,500 Class A units 128 Class C units are issued and outstanding. The Company is entitled to make distributions to members as approved by the managing member. Class A units have priority over the Class C.

 

Class C Units

 

On August 28, 2025, the Company issued 128 Class C units in connection with the 2025 August Warrant Cancellation Agreement (see Note 9 – Debt), which entitle the holder to certain economic rights in Boost Run Holdings, LLC. These units are non-voting and are subject to a participation threshold of $6,394 per unit. Distributions to Class C unit holders are subordinate to the return of capital to Class A members and are only made after the Class A members have received distributions equal to their return of capital and certain Class C participation thresholds have been met. Additional Class C units may be issued to the holder upon the funding of subsequent draw loans under the August 2025 Bridge Loan Agreement, with up to 179 Class C units issuable in total if the full $20,000 of subsequent loans are advanced. The Class C units are also subject to customary transfer restrictions, lack voting rights except in limited circumstances, and are governed by the terms of the Holdings LLC Agreement. The Company has determined that the Class C units are recorded as permanent equity, classified in member’s interests in the consolidated balance sheet. No redemption features exist outside issuer control.

 

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As discussed in Note 5 – Fair Value Measurements, the Company estimated the fair value of the Class C Units using the following Black-Scholes model assumptions on the date of grant:

 Schedule of Fair Value Measurements of Black Scholes Model Assumptions

   August 30, 
   2025 
Weighted average expected volatility   82.5%
Risk-free interest rate   3.8%
Dividend yield   0%
M&A expected term (years)   1.0 
de-SPAC scenario (years)   0.45 
M&A Discount for lack of marketability (“DLOM”)   20%
deSPAC DLOM   12.5%

 

The fair value measurement is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy due to the use of significant unobservable inputs.

 

Note 12. Unit-Based Compensation

 

Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement dated August 2025 to provide appropriate equity-based incentives to key employees, the Company issued Profit Interest Units to individuals in exchange for services rendered to or on behalf of the Company. These units, once granted, are generally subject to vesting conditions, which may vary by individual.

 

Profit Interest Units do not require any capital contribution and entitle holders to share in the future appreciation of the Company’s fair market value through distributions. A Profit Interest Unit becomes eligible for distributions only if: (i) the unit is vested as of the distribution date, and (ii) the total distribution amount exceeds a threshold (or “Participation Threshold”) amount established by the Board on the date of grant. Holders of Profit Interest Units, however, have no voting rights with respect to such units on matters concerning the Company’s business or affairs.

 

The Profit Interest Units are accounted for as unit-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. These units generally vest over two years and do not have a contractual expiration date. The Profit Interest Units are subject to forfeiture until the service-based vesting requirement is satisfied through continued employment or service with the Company.

 

The following is a summary of the Profit Interest Unit activity for the year ended December 31, 2025:

 Schedule of Profit Interest Unit Activity

   Profit Interest Units   Weighted Average Profit Interest Unit Participation Threshold 
Unvested balance as of December 31, 2023   -   $- 
Granted   3,643    1,000 
Vested   -    - 
Forfeited   -    - 
Unvested balance as of December 31, 2024   3,643    1,000 
Granted   506    4,418 
Vested   (126)   4,418 
Forfeited   -    - 
Unvested balance as of December 31, 2025   4,023   $1,322 
Vested balance as of December 31, 2025   126   $4,418 

 

During the years ended December 31, 2025, the Company granted 506 profit interest units that include post-termination restrictive covenants. The Company determined that these awards do not contain substantive service conditions for accounting purposes under ASC 718. Accordingly, compensation cost related to these awards was recognized upon grant based on the grant date fair value.

 

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During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded unit-based compensation expense of $13,425 and $568, respectively, related to the Profit Interest Units to selling, general and administrative expense within the consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2025, unrecognized unit-based compensation expense related to the Profit Interest Units was $248, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 0.41 years.

 

The weighted-average grant date fair value per Profit Interest Units granted during the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were $24,921 and $448, respectively. The total fair value of vested options during December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $3,152 and $0, respectively.

 

The Company estimated the fair value of the Profit Interest Units using the OPM on the date of grant. The assumptions used in the OPM were as follows:

 Schedule of Fair Value of Profit Interest Units

         
   December 31, 
   2025   2024 
Weighted average expected term (years)   0.59    6.00 
Weighted average expected volatility   80.8%   77.5%
Risk-free interest rate   3.8%   4.2%
Dividend yield   0%   0%
Weighted average Marketability Discount   14.4%   32.5%

 

Note 13. Earnings (Loss) Per Unit

 

The Company has structured its equity interests into three classes of units: Class A, Class B and Class C. Class A consisted of 8,500 units as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. During 2025, the Company granted 506 restricted Class B and 128 Class C units. Class B Units (otherwise known as Profit Interest Units) are subject to a service-based vesting schedule and have a Participation Threshold of $1,000 or $4,418 per unit. Class C units have a Participation Threshold of $6,394 per unit.

 

The Company computes its basic earnings (loss) per unit (“Basic EPU”) and diluted earnings (loss) per unit (“Diluted EPU”) using the two-class method. The allocation of earnings between Class A, Profit Interest Units and Class C units is determined based on their respective economic rights and target capital accounts in relation to the Company’s undistributed earnings. Basic EPU is computed as net income (loss) divided by the weighted-average number of units outstanding for the period. Diluted EPU reflects the potential dilution that could occur using the treasury stock and if-converted methods, as applicable.

 

As the Company incurred a net loss for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the Profit Interest Units are not obligated to share losses, the related Participation Threshold was not met for the year ended December 31, 2025, the Profit Interest Units were not eligible for distributions for both periods presented. As such, the Profit Interest Units are excluded from the Basic EPU computation, as their income allocation would be zero.

 

The Profit Interest Units are not convertible into Class A units and were therefore not considered under the if-converted method for the Diluted EPU computation. In addition, inclusion of the Profit Interest Units would have no dilutive impact on the Diluted EPU, as there were no earnings allocations as discussed above and their effect would be zero per unit. Accordingly, the Profit Interest Units were excluded from the Diluted EPU computation.

 

The Class C units were excluded from the Basic and Diluted EPU computation because the income distribution threshold was not met for the year ended December 31, 2025, therefore the earnings per share for Class C units is zero for the period presented.

 

Refer to the consolidated statements of operations for the computations of Basic and Diluted EPU. There were no adjustments to the numerator or denominator for the periods presented.

 

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Note 14. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Graphics Processing Unit and Managed Services Agreement

 

On November 6, 2025, the Company entered into a graphics processing unit (“GPU”) and managed services agreement with a customer to provide GPU clusters and related managed services. The agreement covers 1152 B300 GPUs for a two-year term beginning upon delivery and acceptance, expected February 2026. The committed fees are approximately $63,577, including a $12,715 prepayment and remaining monthly fees of $2,649 million, except for a reduced payment of $530 in the 20th month.

 

From time to time, the Company may be involved in legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. When deemed appropriate by management, the Company records reserves in its consolidated financial statements for pending litigation matters. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, management was not aware of any pending or threatened legal actions that would require accrual or disclosure.

 

Note 15. Segment Information

Segment

 

When evaluating the Company’s performance and making key decisions regarding resource allocation the CODM reviews several key metrics, which include the following:

 Schedule of Segment Information 

         
   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2025   2024 
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)  $3,891   $1,930 
Selling, general and administrative (excluding depreciation and amortization)   18,269    1,745 
Depreciation and amortization   10,536    2,534 
Colocation lease cost   5,244    1,795 
Total operating expenses  $37,940   $8,004 

 

The Company’s long-lived assets were located in the U.S. as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

 

Note 16. Subsequent Events

 

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through March 27, 2026 the date these consolidated financial statements were available to be issued, and determined that there have been no events that have occurred that would require adjustments to disclosures in the consolidated financial statements other than the following.

 

Merger Agreement Amendment and Waiver

 

On January 13, 2026, the Company, Pubco, and the SPAC entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement, which, among other matters, confirms that the post-closing board of directors of Pubco will consist of seven directors—two designated by the SPAC and five designated by the Company—and extends the latest date for closing to June 30, 2026.

 

Simultaneously, and in connection with the previously announced earnout structure, the Company, Pubco, Willow Lane Sponsor, LLC (the “Sponsor”), and Goodrich ILMJS LLC (the “SPV”) entered into an amendment to the earnout agreement providing that the Sponsor may earn up to 1,125,000 newly issued shares of Pubco Class A common stock and the SPV may earn up to 1,968,750 newly issued shares of Pubco Class A common stock (3,093,750 shares in total) based on the performance of Pubco Class A common stock during the three-year period beginning on and following the closing, as follows: in the event that the volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of Pubco Class A common stock equals or exceeds (i) $12.50 per share, the Sponsor will be entitled to 375,000 such shares and the SPV to 656,250 such shares; (ii) $15.00 per share, the Sponsor will be entitled to 375,000 such shares and the SPV to 656,250 such shares; and (iii) $17.50 per share, the Sponsor will be entitled to 375,000 such shares and the SPV to 656,250 such shares (in each case, measured for any 20 trading days within any consecutive 30 trading days during the earnout period).

 

Bridge Loan Amendment

 

On February 27, 2026, the Company entered into a First Amendment and Waiver to its August 2025 Bridge Loan Agreement (the “Amended August 2025 Bridge Loan Agreement”), providing $11,000 in additional term loans, from which the Company received $10,000 in net proceeds, reflecting a $1,000 original issue discount. The amendment increased the aggregate commitment to $16,000 and permits up to $9,000 of additional discretionary borrowings (the “February 2026 Bridge Loans”). The February 2026 Bridge Loans mature on the earlier of April 28, 2026 or a permitted SPAC acquisition, while all other Bridge Loans continue to mature on August 11, 2028. The February 2026 Bridge Loans bear no stated interest, and the original issue discount will be amortized to the repayment amount under the effective interest method. The amendment also includes a continued reimbursement of lender expenses, preserves existing mandatory prepayment and make-whole provisions, and includes a waiver of certain existing defaults.

 

Customer Agreements

 

On March 15, 2026, subsequent to the balance sheet date, the Company entered into a multi-year GPU server rental agreement with a customer, pursuant to which the Company will provide 160 NVIDIA B300 GPU servers (1,280 GPUs) hosted in Charlotte, North Carolina for an initial 36-month term commencing April 21, 2026. The agreement has a total contract value of approximately $116,052 based on pricing of $3.45 per GPU hour. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is entitled to receive total prepaid consideration equal to 30% of the contract value, consisting of a prepayment of approximately $11,605 due upon execution of the agreement and an additional prepayment of approximately $23,210 due on the service start date, together with the first month’s rental fee. Thereafter, the Company will bill monthly rental fees of approximately $2,257 subject to proration in the initial month. The agreement also includes optional one-year renewal periods for years four and five, with total contract values of approximately $23,883 and $19,622 respectively, if exercised by the customer.

 

On March 16, 2026, the Company entered into a one-year GPU server rental agreement with a customer, pursuant to which the Company will provide 32 NVIDIA H200 GPU servers (256 GPUs) hosted in Raleigh, North Carolina, beginning April 11, 2026. The agreement has a total contract value of approximately $3,700 based on pricing of $1.65 per GPU hour for a 12-month term, and requires 100% prepayment of the contract value upon execution of the agreement. As a result, the Company became entitled to receive a prepayment of approximately $3,700 with no additional monthly rental payments due during the contract term.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Stockholder of Boost Run Inc.

 

Opinion

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Boost Run Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2025, the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholder’s deficit, and cash flows for the period from September 5, 2025 (inception) to December 31, 2025, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements (collectively, the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period from September 5, 2025 (inception) to December 31, 2025, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Substantial Doubt about the Company’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company had no operating activities other than expenses incurred for legal and accounting professional services, had no cash, and has stated that substantial doubt exists about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s evaluation of the events and conditions and management’s plans regarding those matters are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB and in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

/s/ Elliott Davis, PLLC

 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2025.

 

Charlotte, North Carolina

March 11, 2026

 

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Boost Run Inc.

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

   December 31, 2025 
Liabilities     
Current liabilities:     
Accrued expenses  $25,450 
Related party payable   26,000 
Total liabilities  $51,450 
      
Stockholder’s deficit     
Common stock (1,000,000,000 authorized, $0.0001 par value, 1 share issued and outstanding)   - 
Common stock, value   - 
Accumulated deficit   (51,450)
Total stockholder’s deficit   (51,450)
Total liabilities and stockholder’s deficit  $- 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Boost Run Inc.

 

Consolidated Statement of Operations

 

  

For the period from

September 5, 2025

(inception) through

December 31, 2025

 
Operating costs and expenses:     
General and administrative  $51,450 
Loss from operations   (51,450)
Net Loss  $(51,450)
      
Weighted average common stock outstanding   1 
Net loss per share - basic and dilutive  $(51,450.00)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Boost Run Inc.

 

Consolidated Statement of Stockholder’s Deficit

 

  

Common stock

shares

  

Accumulated

deficit

  

Total
Stockholder’s

deficit

 
             
Beginning balance at September 5, 2025 (date of inception)   -   $-   $- 
Common stock issuance   1    -    - 
Net loss   -    (51,450)   (51,450)
Ending balance at December 31, 2025   1   $(51,450)  $(51,450)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Boost Run Inc.

 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 

  

For the period from

September 5, 2025

(inception) through

December 31, 2025

 
Cash flows from operating activities     
Net loss  $(51,450)
Changes in operating liabilities:     
Accrued expenses   25,450 
Related party payable   

26,000

 
Net cash used in operating activities  $- 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents   - 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period   - 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period  $- 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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BOOST RUN INC.

 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

AS OF DECember 31, 2025 AND FOR THE Period from September 5, 2025 (INCEPTION) thROUGH DECember 31, 2025

 

 

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

 

Boost Run Inc. (“Boost Run” or the “Company”) was incorporated on September 5, 2025 (the “Inception Date”), under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Company’s registered office is located in Wilmington, Delaware, and its registered agent at that address is The Corporation Trust Company.

 

On September 5, 2025, Boost Run Inc. entered into two subscription agreements to acquire ownership interests in affiliated entities formed for the purpose of facilitating a special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”) merger transaction, as discussed in Note 6, Commitments and Contingencies – Merger (the “Merger”).

 

Investment in Benchmark Merger Sub I Inc.

 

The Company subscribed for and purchased 1,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Benchmark Merger Sub I Inc. (“SPAC Merger Sub”), a Delaware corporation, for a total consideration of $100. The shares acquired represent 100% of the issued and outstanding equity of SPAC Merger Sub. This entity is intended to serve as a merger subsidiary in connection with the Merger.

 

Investment in Benchmark Merger Sub II LLC

 

The Company also subscribed for and purchased 100% of the issued and outstanding limited liability interests of Benchmark Merger Sub II LLC (“Company Merger Sub”), a Delaware limited liability company, for a total consideration of $100. This entity is also intended to facilitate the Merger.

 

Management has evaluated the nature and purpose of these entities and determined that consolidation under ASC 810, Consolidation, is appropriate. Accordingly, the financial results of Benchmark Merger Sub I Inc. and Benchmark Merger Sub II LLC are included in the consolidated financial statements of Boost Run Inc.

 

As a result of these transactions, Benchmark Merger Sub I Inc. and Benchmark Merger Sub II LLC became wholly owned subsidiaries of Boost Run Inc.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Any reference in these notes to applicable guidance is meant to refer to U.S. GAAP, as found in the ASC and Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) of the Financial Accounting Standards Board. The Company has selected December 31 as its fiscal year end.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The financial statements include the accounts of Boost Run Inc., Benchmark Merger Sub I Inc. and Benchmark Merger Sub II LLC. In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position and its results of operations, changes in stockholder’s deficit and cash flows. The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Boost Run Inc., Benchmark Merger Sub I Inc. and Benchmark Merger Sub II LLC. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

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2. LIQUIDITY AND GOING CONCERN

 Liquidity and Going Concern

As of December 31, 2025, and for the period from the Inception Date through December 31, 2025, the Company had no operating activities other than expenses incurred for legal and accounting professional services. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had no cash.

 

These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date these consolidated financial statements are available to be issued.

 

The Company was formed for the purpose of facilitating a business combination transaction and is not intended to have independent operating activities. The Company is seeking to alleviate going concern risk through debt and equity financing in the United States (“U.S.”) capital markets to support its working capital needs and merger-related activities following the consummation of the Merger.

 

However, there is no guarantee that such financing will be available or sufficient to alleviate the substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the successful completion of the business combination transaction, the availability of additional financing, and the support of its shareholders and affiliates to fund its ongoing administrative and merger-related obligations.

 

These accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern and do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of estimates

 

The preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Management adjusts estimates as facts and circumstances become known. There were no significant estimates or assumptions affecting the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025.

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

Fair value is defined as the price that the Company would receive to sell an investment in a timely transaction or pay to transfer a liability in a timely transaction with an independent buyer in the principal market, or in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the investment or liability. A framework is used for measuring fair value utilizing a three-tier hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3).

 

The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

 

  Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
     
  Level 2—Quoted prices in markets that are not considered to be active or financial instrument valuations for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly; and,
     
  Level 3—Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

 

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Financial instruments are categorized in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and considers factors specific to the investment.

 

The Company may choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value at specified election dates. Subsequent unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected will be reported in earnings.

 

Advertising Expense

 

The Company has no operating activities other than incurring professional fees and has not incurred any advertising expenses since inception.

 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

 

The Company computes basic earnings (loss) per share (“basic EPS”) and diluted earnings (loss) per share (“diluted EPS”) for its common shares in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 260, Earnings Per Share.

 

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income (loss) available to shareholders by the weighted-average number of respective shares outstanding during the period.

 

Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common shares were exercised or converted into common shares, using the treasury stock and if-converted methods, as applicable.

 

Since inception, the Company has one share of common stock outstanding and has not had any potentially dilutive or other participating securities outstanding; therefore, basic and diluted net loss per share are the same for all periods presented.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, the Company determines deferred tax assets and liabilities on the basis of the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities by using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

 

The Company recognizes deferred tax assets to the extent that it believes that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, it considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If the Company determines that it would be able to realize its deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, it would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

 

The Company records uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 on the basis of a two-step process in which (1) it determines whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, it recognizes the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority.

 

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits on the income tax expense line in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

 

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Segment Information

 

The Company determined its operating segment after considering its organizational structure and the information regularly reviewed and evaluated by its chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company has determined that its CODM is its Chief Executive Officer, who reviews the financial information on a regular basis for purposes of making operating decisions, allocation of resources, and assessing financial performance.

 

The CODM uses net income (loss) to measure segment profit or loss in order to identify underlying trends in the performance of the business for purposes of allocating resources and evaluating financial performance. The Company’s objective in making resource allocation decisions is to optimize the financial results. Significant segment expenses that the CODM reviews and utilizes to manage the Company’s operations are general and administrative expenses at the level which are presented in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations.

 

On the basis of these factors, the Company determined that it operates and manages its business as one operating segment and, therefore, has one reportable segment.

 

Emerging Growth Company Status

 

The Company is an emerging growth company, as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards issued subsequent to the enactment of the JOBS Act, until such time as those standards apply to private companies. The Company has elected to use this extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date that it (i) is no longer an emerging growth company or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opts out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act. As a result, these consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with the new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates.

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which focuses on the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. ASU No. 2023-09 requires a public business entity (“PBE”) to disclose, on an annual basis, a tabular rate reconciliation using both percentages and currency amounts, broken out into specified categories with certain reconciling items further broken out by nature and jurisdiction to the extent those items exceed a specified threshold. In addition, all entities are required to disclose income taxes paid, net of refunds received disaggregated by federal, state/local, and foreign and by jurisdiction if the amount is at least 5% of total income tax payments, net of refunds received. For PBEs, the new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. For entities other than PBEs, the requirements will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2025. An entity may apply the amendments in this ASU prospectively by providing the revised disclosures for the period ending December 31, 2025 and continuing to provide the pre-ASU disclosures for the prior periods, or may apply the amendments retrospectively by providing the revised disclosures for all period presented. As of December 31, 2025, the Company adopted this new ASU and it only impacts the Company’s income tax disclosures with no impact to its operations, cash flows, or financial condition.

 

 

4. STOCKHOLDER’S DEFICIT

Stockholder’s Deficit

 

Authorized Capital Stock

 

As of December 31, 2025, the Company was incorporated in the State of Delaware and authorized to issue up to 1,000,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share, resulting in a total authorized par value of $100,000. On September 5, 2025, Andrew Karos, the Chief Executive Officer of Boost Run Inc., was issued one share of common stock for $0 in connection with the Company’s formation.

 

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Equity-Based Compensation and Dividends

 

As of December 31, 2025, no equity-based compensation plans or dividend distributions have been authorized or declared.

 

5.RELATED PARTY

 

During the period from September 5, 2025 (inception) through December 31, 2025, Boost Run Holdings LLC (“Boost Run Holdings”), a related party, paid $26,000 in audit fees directly to the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm on behalf of the Company. The Company and Boost Run Holdings are separate legal entities, and the Company was the beneficiary of the services provided.

 

As a result, the Company recorded a related party payable to Boost Run Holdings for the amount paid. The balance remained outstanding as of December 31, 2025. The payable is unsecured, non-interest bearing, and due on demand, and no formal repayment terms exist between the parties.

 

6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Commitments and Contingencies

Merger

 

Merger Agreement

 

On September 15, 2025, the Company entered into a SPAC merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) by and among Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. (the “SPAC”), Boost Run Holdings LLC, the Company, SPAC Merger Sub, and Company Merger Sub.

 

The Merger Agreement provides for a two-step merger transaction (the “Mergers”) in which, first, SPAC Merger Sub will merge with and into the SPAC (the “SPAC Merger”), with the SPAC surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and, immediately thereafter, Company Merger Sub will merge with and into Boost Run Holdings LLC. (the “Company Merger”), with Boost Run Holdings LLC. surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. By virtue of the consummation of the Mergers, the Company will become a publicly traded company, with the SPAC and Boost Run Holdings LLC as its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Prior to the closing of the Mergers, the SPAC will re-domicile from the Cayman Islands to the State of Delaware.

 

At closing, the equity holders of Boost Run Holding LLC will receive total consideration consisting of (i) an $8,500 thousand installment note, (ii) $441,500 thousand in the Company’s Class A and Class B Common Stock (based on a $10 per share valuation), and (iii) up to 7,875,000 additional Company Class A Common Shares contingent upon the Company’s stock performance over a three-year earnout period. Earnout shares will be issued in three equal tranches if the Company’s volume-weighted average price per share meets or exceeds $12.5, $15.0, and $17.5, respectively, for twenty out of thirty consecutive trading days during the earnout period.

 

The transaction is intended to qualify as an “exchange” within the meaning of Section 351 of the Internal Revenue Code for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Each party to the Merger Agreement will be responsible for its own tax liabilities, including any adverse consequences arising from the failure of the transaction to qualify under Section 351.

 

The closing of the Mergers is subject to customary closing conditions, including, among others, approval of the transaction by the equity holders/member of the SPAC and Boost Run Holdings LLC, effectiveness of a registration statement on Form S-4 to be filed by the Company with the SEC, expiration or termination of any applicable waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, accuracy of representations and warranties, approval for listing of the Company’s Class A Common Stock on Nasdaq, absence of any law or order prohibiting the consummation of the transaction, and other conditions as set forth in the Merger Agreement.

 

Upon closing, the Company will assume all outstanding SPAC securities, which will convert into equivalent Company securities.

 

7. INCOME TAXES

 

Income Taxes

 

As of December, 31, 2025, the Company’s net loss was from domestic operations.

 

As of December 31, 2025, there was $0 tax provision recorded due to the Company generating tax losses and maintaining a full valuation allowance against deferred tax assets.

 

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The reconciliation of the Company’s statutory rate and effective tax rate is as follows:

 Schedule of Statutory Rate and Effective Tax Rate

  

For the period from

September 5, 2025

(inception) through

December 31, 2025

 
   Amount   Percent 
         
Pretax Loss   $(51,450)     
US Federal statutory tax rate  $(10,805)   21%
State and local income taxes, net of Federal benefit    -    - 
Change in Federal valuation allowance   10,805    (21)%
Total   $-    - 

 

The components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

 Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets

  

For the period from

September 5, 2025

(inception) through

December 31, 2025

 
Deferred tax assets:     
Capitalized start-up costs  $14,243 
Net operating loss carryforwards   112 
Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance   $14,355 
Valuation allowance   (14,355)
Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance   $- 

 

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $400 of U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards that have an unlimited carryforward period. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $400 of state net operating loss carryforwards that have an unlimited carryforward period.

 

The future realization of the tax benefits from existing temporary differences and tax attributes ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income. The Company assesses the realizability of its deferred tax assets at each balance sheet date. In assessing the realization of its deferred tax assets, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company considers the projected future taxable income, expected reversal of existing deferred tax liabilities, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. After consideration of all available evidence, both positive and negative, the Company determined that it is not more likely than not that its net deferred tax assets will be realized in the foreseeable future. As a result, the Company increased its valuation allowance by $14,355 as of December 31, 2025.

 

The future realization of the Company’s net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes may also be limited by the change in ownership rules under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 382. Under Section 382, if a corporation undergoes an ownership change (as defined), the corporation’s ability to utilize its net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes to offset income may be limited. The Company has not completed a study to assess whether an ownership change has occurred or whether there have been multiple ownership changes.

 

The Company records uncertain tax positions as liabilities in accordance with ASC 740-10 and adjusts these liabilities when judgment changes as a result of the evaluation of new information not previously available. Since there is complexity in some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from the current estimate of the unrecognized tax benefit liabilities. These differences will be reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense in the period in which new information is available. The calculation and assessment of the Company’s income tax exposures generally involves the uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations for federal, state, and foreign jurisdictions. A tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon local tax examination including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation on the basis of the technical merits.

 

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The Company files income tax returns in the US where it is subject to tax examination by federal and state tax authorities. The Company is not currently under examination for income taxes, and is not aware of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material deviation from its tax positions. To the extent the Company has tax attribute carryforwards, the tax years in which the attribute was generated may still be adjusted upon examination by local tax authorities to the extent utilized in a future period. The statute of limitations for the Company is open for the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

As of December 31, 2025, the Company has not recorded any unrecognized tax benefits.

 

8. SEGMENT

 

Segment

When evaluating the Company’s performance and making key decisions regarding resource allocation the CODM reviews several key metrics, which include general and administrative expenses of $51,450 for the period from September 5, 2025 (inception) through December 31, 2025.

 

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent Events

 

Subsequent events have been evaluated through March 11, 2026, the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued and have determined that there have been no events that have occurred that would require adjustments or disclosures in the consolidated financial statements except for the below items:

 

Merger Agreement Amendment

 

On January 13, 2026, the Company, Boost Run LLC and the SPAC entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Merger Agreement, which, among other matters, confirms that the post-closing board of directors of the Company will consist of seven directors—two designated by the SPAC and five designated by the Company—and extends the latest date for closing to June 30, 2026.

 

Simultaneously, and in connection with the previously announced earnout structure, the Company, Boost Run LLC, Willow Lane Sponsor, LLC (the “Sponsor”), and Goodrich ILMJS LLC (the “SPV”) entered into an amendment to the earnout agreement providing that the Sponsor may earn up to 1,125,000 newly issued shares of Pubco Class A common stock and the SPV may earn up to 1,968,750 newly issued shares of Pubco Class A common stock (3,093,750 shares in total) based on the performance of Pubco Class A common stock during the three-year period beginning on and following the closing, as follows: in the event that the volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of Pubco Class A common stock equals or exceeds (i) $12.50 per share, the Sponsor will be entitled to 375,000 such shares and the SPV to 656,250 such shares; (ii) $15.00 per share, the Sponsor will be entitled to 375,000 such shares and the SPV to 656,250 such shares; and (iii) $17.50 per share, the Sponsor will be entitled to 375,000 such shares and the SPV to 656,250 such shares (in each case, measured for any 20 trading days within any consecutive 30 trading days during the earnout period).

 

Consulting Agreement

 

On January 13, 2026, the Company entered into a consulting services agreement with B. Luke Weil, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the SPAC, pursuant to which Mr. Weil will provide advice on business strategy and corporate governance and use reasonable efforts to introduce the Company to clients and investors, commencing on the first business day following the closing of the Merger. In consideration for these services, the Company agreed to grant Mr. Weil 336,000 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on the date of closing, subject to vesting based on the Company’s stock price performance during the post-closing period. Specifically, 112,000 shares will vest if the VWAP of the Company’s Class A common stock equals or exceeds $12.00 per share for any 30 trading days within any consecutive 45 trading days, an additional 112,000 shares will vest if the VWAP equals or exceeds $14.50 per share for any 30 trading days within any consecutive 45 trading days, and the remaining 112,000 shares will vest if the VWAP equals or exceeds $17.00 per share for any 30 trading days within any consecutive 45 trading days. If any price target is not met, the corresponding shares will not vest.

 

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Exhibit 99.2

 

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Defined terms included below have the same meaning as terms defined and included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.

 

Introduction

 

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information and accompanying notes are provided to aid you in your analysis of the financial aspects of the Business Combination. The following information is also relevant to understanding the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information contained herein:

 

  On September 15, 2025, Willow Lane (or “SPAC”), entered into the Business Combination Agreement, as amended on January 13, 2026, with (i) Pubco, (ii) SPAC Merger Sub, (iii) Company Merger Sub, (iv) Boost Run (or the “Company”), (v) George Peng, solely in the capacity as the representative from and after the Effective Time (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) for Willow Lane shareholders as of immediately prior to the Effective Time and their successors and assigns (other than the holders of Boost Run’s issued and outstanding membership interests) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, and (vi) Andrew Karos, solely in the capacity as the representative from and after the Effective Time for the Sellers as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (and their successors and assigns) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement. On May 8, 2026, the Business Combination was consummated. Pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, among other things:

 

  Willow Lane Conversion

 

Prior to the Effective Time, the SPAC changed of the domicile of Willow Lane pursuant to a transfer by way of continuation of an exempted company out of the Cayman Islands and a domestication into the State of Delaware (the “Conversion”). Upon consummation of the Conversion, all of the issued and outstanding securities of the SPAC remained outstanding and automatically converted into substantially identical securities of the SPAC as a Delaware corporation.

 

  The SPAC Merger

 

SPAC Merger Sub merged with and into Willow Lane, with Willow Lane continuing as the surviving entity and as a result of which each issued and outstanding security of Willow Lane immediately prior to the effective time of the SPAC Merger was no longer outstanding and was automatically cancelled in exchange for which the security holders of Willow Lane received substantially equivalent securities of Pubco:

 

  (a) Willow Lane Public Units. At the Effective Time, each issued and outstanding Willow Lane Public Unit was automatically detached, and the holder was deemed to hold one Willow Lane Ordinary Share and one-half (1/2) of one Willow Lane Public Warrant.
     
  (b) Willow Lane Ordinary Share. At the Effective Time, each issued and outstanding Willow Lane Ordinary Shares was converted automatically into and thereafter represented the right to receive one share of Pubco Class A Common Stock; following which, all Willow Lane Ordinary Shares were ceased to be outstanding and automatically were cancelled and ceased to exist.
     
  (c) Willow Lane Warrants. At the Effective Time, each issued and outstanding Willow Lane Public Warrant was converted into one Pubco Public Warrant and each issued and outstanding Willow Lane Private Warrant was converted into one Pubco Private Warrant. At the Effective Time, Willow Lane Warrants ceased to be outstanding and were automatically cancelled and retired and ceased to exist. Each of the Pubco Public Warrants had, and was subject to, substantially the same terms and conditions set forth in Willow Lane Public Warrants, and each of the Pubco Private Warrants had, and was subject to, substantially the same terms and conditions set forth in Willow Lane Private Warrants, except that in each case they represented the right to acquire shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock in lieu of Willow Lane Ordinary Shares.
     
  (d) Treasury Stock. At the Effective Time, if there were any shares of capital stock of Willow Lane that were owned by Willow Lane as treasury shares or by any direct or indirect Subsidiary of Willow Lane, such shares were cancelled and extinguished without any conversion thereof or payment therefor.

 

 

 

 

  The Company Merger

 

The Company Merger Sub merged with and into Boost Run, with Boost Run continuing as the surviving entity, and as a result of which each issued and outstanding security of Boost Run immediately prior to the effective time of the Company Merger was no longer outstanding and automatically was cancelled in exchange for which the security holders of Boost Run received shares of Pubco Common Stock:

 

(a) Company Interests. At the Effective Time, each Company Interest issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was cancelled and ceased to exist in exchange for the right to receive (i) first, the Note (defined below) to the Seller holding the Class A Units, and then (ii) the merger consideration plus (iii) the percentage share of the Karos Earnout Shares. As of the Effective Time, each holder of Company Interests ceased to have any other rights with respect to the Company Interests.

 

(b) Treasury Interests. At the Effective Time, if there were any equity securities of the Company that were owned by the Company in treasury or any equity securities of the Company owned by any direct or indirect subsidiary of the Company immediately prior to the Effective Time, such equity interests (collectively, the “Excluded Interests”) were canceled and ceased to exist without any conversion thereof or payment therefor.

 

(c) Company Convertible Securities. Any outstanding Company Convertible Security, if not exercised or converted prior to the Effective Time, was cancelled, retired and terminated and ceased to represent a right to acquire, be exchanged for or convert into Company Interests.

 

(d) Company Merger Sub Interests. At the Effective Time, each membership interest of Company Merger Sub outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was converted into an equal number of membership interests of Company surviving subsidiary, with the same rights, powers and privileges as the membership interests so converted and constituted the only equity interests in Company surviving subsidiary.

 

(e) SPAC Merger Sub Stock. At the Effective Time, each share of common stock of SPAC Merger Sub outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was converted into an equal number of shares of common stock of SPAC surviving subsidiary, with the same rights, powers and privileges as the shares so converted and constituted the only outstanding shares of capital stock of SPAC surviving subsidiary.

 

  Effect of Mergers on Issued and Outstanding Securities of Pubco

 

At the Effective Time, all of the shares of Pubco issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time were canceled and extinguished without any conversion or payment.

 

  The Aggregate Consideration

 

The aggregate consideration to be paid in connection with the Company Merger consisted of: (i) a number of newly issued shares of Pubco common stock equal to $441.5 million divided by $10.00, (ii) an installment note in the initial principal amount of $8.5 million to be issued to Andrew Karos, Chief Executive Officer of Boost Run (the “Note”), and (iii) the Earnout Shares payable to Andrew Karos.

 

 

 

 

  Karos Earnout Shares

 

Mr. Karos has a contingent right to receive up to 7,875,000 Karos Earnout Shares, based on the performance of the Pubco Class A Common Stock (the “Share Price Targets”) during the three-year period after the Closing (the “Earnout Period”), in three equal tranches, subject to the following conditions:

 

  (i) one-third of the Karos Earnout Shares, if, within the Earnout Period, the VWAP of Pubco Class A Common Stock equals or exceeds $12.50 per share, subject to adjustments, for a period of at least 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days;
     
  (ii) one-third of the Karos Earnout Shares, if, within the Earnout Period, the VWAP of Pubco Class A Common Stock equals or exceeds $15.00 per share, subject to adjustments, for a period of at least 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days; and
     
  (iii) the remaining one-third of the Karos Earnout Shares, if, within the Earnout Period, the VWAP of Pubco Class A Common Stock equals or exceeds $17.50 per share, subject to adjustments, for a period of at least 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days.

 

  Sponsor and SVP Earnout Shares

 

The Sponsor, Pubco and the SPV entered into an Earnout Agreement, dated as of September 15, 2025 and amended on January 13, 2026, providing that the Sponsor may earn up to 1,125,000 Sponsor Earnout Shares and the SPV may earn up to 1,968,750 SPV Earnout Shares (or 3,093,750 shares in total) based on the performance of Pubco Class A Common Stock during the three-year period beginning on and following the Closing, as follows: in the event that the VWAP of Pubco Class A Common Stock equals or exceeds the prices set forth below for any 20 trading days within any consecutive 30 trading days during the specified earnout period, the Sponsor and the SPV shall be entitled to receive the following amounts of such shares: (i) $12.50 per share – 375,000 such shares for the Sponsor and 656,250 for the SPV; (ii) $15.00 per share – 375,000 such shares for the Sponsor and 656,250 for the SPV; and (iii) $17.50 per share –375,000 such shares for the Sponsor and 656,250 for the SPV.

 

Management has concluded that Karos Earnout Shares and Sponsor and SVP Earnout Shares, together “earnout shares” are equity-classified in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging as the arrangements are considered free-standing, indexed to Pubco’s own stock, and meet the remaining equity-classification criteria. The earnout shares are reflected within Additional paid-in capital in the unaudited pro forma financial information. As the earnout shares represent consideration transferred in a reverse recapitalization, the value of these earnout shares is recorded as a reduction to Additional paid-in capital, thus the net impact of these transactions to Additional paid-in capital is $0.

 

  Weil Consulting Agreement

 

Pursuant to the Weil Consulting Agreement, dated January 13, 2026, Pubco has agreed to engage B. Luke Weil, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Willow Lane, to provide advice as needed with respect to business strategy and corporate governance and to use his reasonable efforts to introduce Pubco to clients and investors, commencing on the first business day following the day of the Closing and agreed to grant in three equal tranches totaling 336,000 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock, subject to vesting provided that Pubco’s VWAP meets or exceeds $12.00, $14.50 and $17.00, respectively, for 30 out of 45 days during the earnout period following the date of the Closing (collectively, the “Deferred Shares Arrangement”). The Deferred Shares Arrangement pursuant to the Weil Consulting Agreement has been accounted for as equity under ASC 718, Compensation  Stock Compensation.

 

  Craig-Hallum Letter Agreement

 

On January 13, 2026, Willow Lane, Boost Run and Craig-Hallum entered into a letter agreement, pursuant to which, Craig-Hallum has agreed to reduce its Deferred Underwriting Commission by $500,000, in exchange for the Right of Participation in any Pubco Subsequent Financing after the Closing where a bank or agent is paid commissions or fees. The Right of Participation will last for 12 months after the Closing, and Craig-Hallum will be offered no less than 10% economics of the commissions or fees paid to banks or agents in the Pubco Subsequent Financings, and will expire at the earlier of (i) 12 months from the Closing and (ii) receipt by Craig-Hallum of at least $250,000 in net fees or commissions as part of the Pubco Subsequent Financings.

 

 

 

 

  February 2026 Bridge Loan

 

On February 27, 2026, the Company entered into a First Amendment and Waiver to its August 2025 Bridge Loan Agreement (the “Amended August 2025 Bridge Loan Agreement”), providing $11,000 in additional term loans, from which the Company received $10,000 in net proceeds, reflecting a $1,000 original issue discount. The amendment increased the aggregate commitment to $16,000 and permits up to $9,000 of additional discretionary borrowings (the “February 2026 Bridge Loans”). The February 2026 Bridge Loans bear no stated interest, and the original issue discount will be amortized to the repayment amount under the effective interest method. The amendment also includes a continued reimbursement of lender expenses, preserves existing mandatory prepayment and make-whole provisions, and includes a waiver of certain existing defaults. The February 2026 Bridge Loans and all other Bridge Loans were fully paid in cash upon the Closing.

 

The table below presents the exchange of Boost Run Class A Units, Class B Units and Class C Units for Pubco Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock that has occurred upon the Closing:

 

   Boost Run Units outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and immediately prior to Closing   Estimated shares of Pubco Common Stock issued to Boost Run Unit Holders upon Closing
Class A Units   8,500   Class B (1)   29,533,018 
Class B Units   4,149   Class A   14,241,982 
Class C Units   128   Class A   375,000 
    12,777       44,150,000 

 

  (1) In connection with the Company Merger, Pubco issued Note in amount of $8.5 million to Mr. Karos. The Note was fully paid in cash by Pubco upon the Closing.

 

Willow Lane Redeemable Class A Ordinary Shares

 

On April 29, 2026, Willow Lane issued a press release announcing that, as of the deadline for holders of redeemable Class A Ordinary Shares of Willow Lane to request redemption of such Willow Lane public shares in connection with the anticipated consummation of the proposed business combination between Willow Lane and Boost Run, Willow Lane has received no redemption requests.

 

Additional Information Related to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared based on Willow Lane’s and Boost Run’s historical financial statements as adjusted to give effect to the Business Combination. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 gives pro forma effect to the Business Combination as if it had occurred on December 31, 2025. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 reflects adjustments assuming that any adjustments that were made to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 are assumed to have been made on January 1, 2025 for the purpose of adjusting the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations.

 

Pubco was incorporated on September 5, 2025 and is deemed as a surviving entity for the sole purpose of effectuating the Business Combination. Upon closing of the SPAC Merger, SPAC Merger Sub merged with and into Willow Lane, with Willow Lane remaining as the surviving wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco. Upon closing of the Company Merger, Company Merger Sub merged with and into Boost Run, with Boost Run remaining as the surviving wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco. 

 

Pubco is presented as a separate column in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 and unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the period from September 5, 2025 (inception) through December 31, 2025 solely for illustrative purposes, to demonstrate that its results were not inadvertently excluded. Pubco had no revenue and only incurred minimal general and administrative expenses during the period from September 5, 2025 through December 31, 2025. As a result, its inclusion had no impact on the pro forma net loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

 

 

 

The pro forma financial information has been derived from and should be read in conjunction with:

 

  the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information;

 

  the historical audited financial statements of Willow Lane as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the related notes included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus;

 

  the historical audited consolidated financial statements of Boost Run as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the related notes included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus;

 

 

the historical audited consolidated financial statements of Boost Run Inc., as of December 31, 2025 and for the period from September 5, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and the related notes included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus;

 

  the sections entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Willow Lane,” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Boost Run,” and the other financial information relating to Willow Lane and Boost Run included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations and financial position would have been had the Business Combination taken place on the dates indicated, nor are they indicative of the future consolidated results of operations or financial position of the combined company. The unaudited pro forma adjustments are based on information currently available, and assumptions and estimates underlying the unaudited pro forma adjustments are described in the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information. If the actual facts are different than these assumptions, the amounts and shares outstanding in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information that follows will be different, and those changes could be material.

 

 

 

 

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025

(in thousands)

 

   Historical            
   Boost Run Inc.   Willow Lane   Boost Run   Transaction Accounting Adjustments  

Notes

  Pro Forma Balance Sheet 
                        
Assets                             
Current assets                             
Cash  $-   $323   $9,747   $132,584    3(b)  $114,678 
                   10,000    3(a)     
                   (11,000)   3(s)     
                   (1,400)   3(r)     
                   (22)   3(c)     
                   (4,086)   3(f)     
                   (225)   3(i)     
                   (3,103)   3(k)     
                   (85)   3(l)     
                   (8,500)   3(m)     
                   (5,000)   3(s)     
                   (1,430)   3(s)     
                   (380)   3(n)     
                   (2,745)   3(h)     
Reimbursement receivable   -    10    -             10 
Accounts receivable   -    -    2,607             2,607 
Deferred transaction costs   -    -    1,002    (1,002)   3(k)   - 
Prepaid expenses, current   -    122    6,187    (122)   3(g)   7,587 
                   1,400    3(r)     
Other current assets   -    -    131    (26)   3(t)   105 
Total current assets   -    455    19,674    104,858        124,987 
Long Term prepaid insurance   -    -    -    -    3(g)   - 
Investments in Trust Account   -    132,584    -    (132,584)   3(b)   - 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   -    -    8,828             8,828 
Finance lease right-of-use assets   -    -    33,774             33,774 
Equipment, net   -    -    14,866             14,866 
Intangible assets   -    -    16             16 
Capitalized software   -    -    276             276 
Total assets  $-   $133,039   $77,434   $(27,726)      $182,747 
                              
Liabilities and Shareholders’ (Deficit) Equity                             
Current liabilities                             
Accounts payable  $-   $-   $6,405   $(216)   3(k)  $6,189 
Credit card payable   -    -    222             222 
Operating lease liability, current   -    -    4,388             4,388 
Finance lease liabilities, current   -    -    12,721             12,721 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   25    923    16,661    (22)   3(c)   16,220 
                   250    3(d)     
                   (716)   3(k)     
                   (901)   3(h)     
Debt, current   -    -    242    10,000    3(a)   - 
                   (242)   3(s)     
                   (10,000)   3(s)     
Related party payable   26    -    -    (26)   3(t)   - 
Total current liabilities   51    923    40,639    (1,873)       39,740 
Operating lease liability, non-current   -    -    4,971             4,971 
Finance lease liabilities, non-current   -    -    17,664             17,664 
Related party loan, non-current             1,430    (1,430)   3(s)   - 
Debt, non-current   -    -    4,594    (4,594)   3(s)   - 
Deferred underwriting fee payable   -    4,428    -    (500)   3(d)   - 
                   158    3(e)     
                   (4,086)   3(f)     
Total liabilities   51    5,351    69,298    (12,325)       62,375 
                              
WLAC Ordinary Shares, subject to possible redemption   -    132,584    -    (132,584)   3(j)   - 
                              
Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit):                             
Willow Lane Preference shares   -    -         -    3(j)   - 
Willow Lane Class A Ordinary Shares   -    -         -    3(j)   - 
Willow Lane Class B Ordinary Shares   -    -         -    3(j)   - 
Members’ interests             11,182    (11,182)   3(m)   - 
                              
Pubco Class A Common Stock                  2    3(j)   3 
                   1    3(m)     
Pubco Class B Common Stock                  3    3(m)   3 
Additional paid-in capital   -    -    13,993    132,582    3(j)   142,519 
                   (4,409)   3(m)     
                   (3,173)   3(k)     
                   -    3(o)     
                   250    3(d)     
                   (158)   3(e)     
                   248    3(q)     
                   3,186    3(p)     
Accumulated deficit   (51)   (4,896)   (17,039)   (1,844)   3(h)   (22,153)
                   (122)   3(g)     
                   (225)   3(i)     
                   (380)   3(n)     
                   (248)   3(q)     
                   (85)   3(l)     
                   (3,186)   3(p)     
                   (164)   3(s)     
                   (1,000)   3(s)     
                   7,087    3(m)     
Total shareholders’ equity (deficit)   (51)   (4,896)   8,136    117,183        120,372 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit)  $-   $133,039   $77,434   $(27,726)      $182,747 

 

 

 

  

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

  

   Historical            
   For the period from September 5, 2025 (Inception) through December 31, 2025   Year ended December 31, 2025   Year ended December 31, 2025   Transaction Accounting      Pro Forma Statement 
   Boost Run Inc.   Willow Lane   Boost Run   Adjustments   Notes  of Operations 
Revenue  $-   $-   $26,887   $-      $26,887 
Operating costs and expenses:                            
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)   -    -    3,891            3,891 
Selling, general and administrative (excluding depreciation and amortization)   51    2,018    18,269    1,844   4(b)   27,527 
                   122   4(c)     
                   225   4(d)     
                   85   4(f)     
                   248   4(j)     
                   (120)  4(e)     
                   1,400   4(k)     
                   380   4(g)     
                   3,005   4(h)     
Depreciation and amortization   -    -    10,536            10,536 
Colocation lease cost   -    -    5,244            5,244 
Total operating costs and expenses   51    2,018    37,940    7,189       47,198 
Loss from operations   (51)   (2,018)   (11,053)   (7,189)      (20,311)
Other income (expense):                            
Gain on sale   -    -    (195)           (195)
Interest expense   -    -    (2,013)   267   4(i)   (1,746)
Loss in fair value of digital asset receivable   -         (70)           (70)
Loss in change in fair value of liability-classified warrants   -         (2,992)           (2,992)
Other income, net   -    -    49            49 
Interest earned on cash in the bank account   -    36         (36)  4(a)   - 
Interest earned on Investments in Trust Account   -    5,420    -    (5,420)  4(a)   - 
Total other income (expense), net   -    5,456    (5,221)   (5,189)      (4,954)
Net income (loss)  $(51)  $3,438   $(16,274)  $(12,378)  4(l)  $(25,265) 4(m)
                             
Weighted average shares outstanding of Class A Ordinary Shares        12,650,000                   
Basic and diluted net income per share, Class A Ordinary Shares       $0.20                   
Weighted average shares outstanding of Class B Ordinary Shares        4,628,674                   
Basic and diluted net income per share, Class B Ordinary Shares       $0.20                   
                             
Net loss attributable to Class A unit holders - basic & dilutive            $(16,274)             
Weighted average units outstanding - Class A - basic & dilutive             8,500              
Net loss per unit - Class A - basic & dilutive            $(1,914.59)             
                             
Weighted average shares outstanding, Pubco Class A Common Stock - basic and diluted   1                      31,895,656 
Net loss per share attributable to Pubco Class A Common Stock - basic and dilutive  $(51,450.00)                    $(0.41)
Weighted average shares outstanding, Pubco Class B Ordinary Share - basic and dilutive                          29,533,018 
Net loss per share attributable to Pubco Class B Common Stock - basic and dilutive                         $(0.41)

 

 

 

 

NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

1. Basis of Pro Forma Presentation

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information was prepared in accordance with Article 11 of SEC Regulation S-X, as amended. The adjustments presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information have been identified and presented to provide relevant information necessary for an understanding of Pubco upon consummation of the Business Combination.

 

The pro forma adjustments reflecting the consummation of the Business Combination are based on certain currently available information and certain assumptions and methodologies that both Willow Lane and Boost Run believe are reasonable under the circumstances. The pro forma adjustments, which are described in the accompanying notes, may be revised as additional information becomes available and is evaluated. Therefore, it is likely that the actual adjustments will differ from the pro forma adjustments, and it is possible the differences may be material. Both Willow Lane and Boost Run believe that the assumptions and methodologies provide a reasonable basis for presenting all the significant effects of the Business Combination based on information available to management at this time and that the pro forma adjustments give appropriate effect to those assumptions and are properly applied in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

 

The following table summarizes the pro forma number of shares of Pubco common stock outstanding following the consummation of the Business Combination, excluding the potential dilutive effect of 6,325,000 outstanding Pubco Public Warrants and 5,145,722 Pubco Private Warrants. The Pubco Public Warrants and Pubco Private Warrants became exercisable upon completion of the Business Combination and will expire five years after the completion of the Business Combination or earlier upon their redemption or liquidation.

 

   Pro Forma Combined Share Ownership 
   Shares   % 
         
Pubco Class A Common Stock issued to Sponsors and Insiders   4,628,674    8%
Pubco Class A Common Stock issued to WLAC Public Shareholders   12,650,000    21%
Pubco Class B Common Stock issued to Boost Run Unit Holders   29,533,018    48%
Pubco Class A Common Stock issued to Boost Run Unit Holders   14,616,982    23%
Total Shares of PubCo Common Stock   61,428,674    100%

 

The following table summarizes the combined voting power of Pubco following the consummation of the Business Combination, excluding the potential dilutive effect of 6,325,000 outstanding Pubco Public Warrants and 5,145,722 Pubco Private Warrants. The Pubco Public Warrants and Pubco Private Warrants became exercisable upon completion of the Business Combination and will expire five years after the completion of the Business Combination or earlier upon their redemption or liquidation.

 

   Pro Forma Combined Share Ownership 
   Votes   % 
         
Pubco Class A Common Stock issued to Sponsors and Insiders   4,628,674    1%
Pubco Class A Common Stock issued to WLAC Public Shareholders   12,650,000    4%
Pubco Class B Common Stock issued to Boost Run Unit Holders   295,330,176    91%
Pubco Class A Common Stock issued to Boost Run Unit Holders   14,616,982    4%
Total votes determined based on the outstanding shares of PubCo Common Stock.   327,225,832    100%

 

 

 

 

2. Accounting for the Business Combination

 

The Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Under this method of accounting, although Willow Lane acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Boost Run in the Business Combination, Willow Lane was treated as the “acquired” company and Boost Run was treated as the accounting acquirer for financial statement reporting purposes. Accordingly, the Business Combination was treated as the equivalent of Boost Run issuing stock for net assets of Willow Lane, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of Willow Lane and Boost Run were stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. Subsequent to the completion of the Business Combination, the results of operations are those of Boost Run.

 

Boost Run has been determined to be the accounting acquirer based on evaluation of the following facts and circumstances:

 

  Under all redemption scenarios, legacy Boost Run stockholders has a majority of the voting interest in Pubco, with 95% of the voting power depending on the redemption scenario.
     
  Boost Run appointed a majority of the directors to Pubco Board;
     
  Boost Run’s operations comprise the ongoing operations of Pubco; and
     
  Boost Run’s existing senior management comprises all of the senior management of Pubco.

 

3. Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

 

The pro forma notes and adjustments, based on preliminary estimates that could change materially as additional information is obtained, are as follows:

 

Pro Forma Transaction Accounting Adjustments:

 

  a) To reflect the issuance of the February 2026 Bridge Loan of $11.0 million in additional term loans net of debt discount of $1.0 million, from which Boost Run received $10.0 million in net proceeds. The February 2026 Bridge Loan was fully paid in cash upon the Closing. See Note 3(s).

 

  b)

To reflect the release of the marketable securities held in the Trust Account to cash as no Public Shareholders exercised their right to have their Willow Lane Public Shares redeemed for their pro rata share of the Trust Account.

 

  c) To reflect the cash payment of accrued expenses of Willow Lane, which was paid upon the Closing.

 

  d) To reflect the $0.5 million reduction in the deferred underwriting fee payable pursuant to the letter agreement, under which Craig-Hallum agreed to reduce its deferred underwriting fee in exchange for a Right of Participation in any Pubco Subsequent Financings after Closing. The reduction was recorded as a decrease to deferred underwriting fee payable and a corresponding increase to additional paid-in capital. In addition, a $0.3 million current liability was recognized to be paid to Craig-Hallum, recorded as an increase to accrued expenses and other current liabilities and a corresponding decrease to additional paid-in capital.

 

  e) To reflect the $0.2 million increase in deferred underwriting fees payable to Craig-Hallum, as agreed between Willow Lane and Craig-Hallum, with a corresponding decrease to additional paid-in capital.
     
  f) To reflect the payment of Willow Lane’s deferred underwriting commission of $4.1 million, net of a $0.5 million reduction pursuant to the January 13, 2026 letter agreement described in Note 3(d), and inclusive of an additional $0.2 million payment described in Note 3(e). This payment was made from the funds in the Trust Account upon the Closing.

 

  g) To reflect the derecognition of $0.1 million prepayments primarily related to the D&O insurance which was fully utilized at Closing.

 

 

 

 

  h) To reflect transaction costs of $1.8 million, not yet reflected in the historical financial statements of Willow Lane, which incurred by Willow Lane in connection with the Business Combination, such as advisory, legal, accounting, auditing, and other professional fees as a decrease in cash of $2.7 million upon settlement and decrease of $0.9 million to accrued expenses and a corresponding increase in accumulated deficit in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet.

 

  i) To reflect the payment of $0.2 million for the D&O insurance tail policies that were purchased by Willow Lane before the completion of the Business Combination, pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement. The policy does not cover any claims incurred after the consummation of the Business Combination.

 

  j) To reflect reclassification of 12,650,000 Willow Lane Public Shares subject to possible redemption from temporary equity to equity upon the consummation of the Business Combination as no Public Shareholders of Willow Lane Public Shares subject to possible redemption exercised their redemption rights. Immediately prior to Closing, all outstanding 4,628,674 Willow Lane Class B Ordinary Shares were automatically converted into Willow Lane Class A Ordinary Shares. Upon closing of the SPAC Merger, all Willow Lane Class A Ordinary Shares were automatically converted into Pubco Class A Common Stock on a one-to-one basis, pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement.

 

  k) To reflect transaction costs of $3.2 million incurred by Boost Run in connection with the Business Combination, such as advisory, legal, accounting and auditing fees and other professional fees, as a $3.1 million reduction in cash and a $3.2 million reduction in additional paid-in capital, decrease of deferred transaction costs of $1.0 million, decrease of accounts payable of $0.2 million and decrease of accrued expenses and other current liabilities of $0.7 million in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet. As the Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization equivalent to the issuance of equity for the net assets of Pubco, these direct and incremental costs of the Business Combination were treated as a reduction of the net proceeds received within additional paid-in capital.

 

  l) To reflect the payment of $0.1 million for the D&O insurance tail policies that were purchased by Boost Run before the completion of the Business Combination, pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement. The policy does not cover any claims incurred after the consummation of the Business Combination.

 

  m) To reflect the recapitalization of Boost Run through the contribution of all outstanding Boost Run Class A units, Class B units and Class C units to Pubco, and the issuance of 14,616,982 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock and the issuance of 29,533,018 shares of Pubco Class B Common Stock and the derecognition of the accumulated deficit of Willow Lane, the accounting acquiree. As a result of the recapitalization, Boost Run’s Members’ Interests of $11.2 million and Willow Lane’s accumulated deficit of $7.1 million, comprising the historical accumulated deficit of $4.9 million and the impact to accumulated deficit of pro forma adjustments related to the derecognition of $0.1 million of prepaid expenses which was fully utilized at Closing, the recognition of $1.8 million of Willow Lane transaction costs and the payment of $0.2 million of D&O insurance tail policies (see adjustments 3(g), 3(h), 3(i), respectively), have been derecognized. The shares of Pubco common stock issued and payment of Note of $8.5 million in exchange for Boost Run’s Member’s Interests were recorded as an increase to Pubco common stock of $4 thousand, a decrease to cash of $8.5 million and a decrease to additional paid-in capital in amount of $4.4 million.

 

  n) To reflect the payment of $0.4 million bonus by Boost Run in connection with the completion of Business Combination.
     
  o) To reflect the earnout shares issuable to Mr. Karos, the Sponsor and the SPV within equity in Additional paid-in capital as the earnout shares are classified as equity in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging because the arrangements are considered free-standing, indexed to Pubco’s own stock, and meet the remaining equity-classification criteria. As the earnout shares represent consideration transferred in a reverse recapitalization, the value of these earnout shares is recorded as a reduction to Additional paid-in capital, thus the net impact of these transactions to Additional paid-in capital is $0.

 

 

 

 

  p) To reflect additional transaction costs of $3.2 million incurred in connection with the Business Combination related to the deferred shares pursuant to the Weil Consulting Agreement. The Deferred Shares Arrangement under the Weil Consulting Agreement has been accounted for as equity in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation.

 

  q)

To reflect share-based compensation expense of $0.2 million related to the accelerated vesting of 4,022 Class B units at Closing, immediately before Boost Run Class B Units are exchanged for Pubco Class A Common Stock.

 

  r) To reflect the payment of a $1.4 million premium for a prepaid directors’ and officers’ insurance policy for the combined company’s directors and officers upon the Closing.
     

 

s)

To reflect the payment of the February 2026 Bridge Loan, August 2025 Bridge Loan and related party loan in cash upon the Closing

 

 

t) To eliminate related party receivable and related party payable between Boost Run and Pubco.

 

4. Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations

 

The pro forma notes and adjustments, based on preliminary estimates that could change materially as additional information is obtained, are as follows:

 

Pro Forma Transaction Accounting Adjustments:

 

  a)

To reflect an adjustment to eliminate interest and dividend earned related to the cash and investments held in the Trust Account and interest earned on cash in the bank account, assuming the adjustment described in Note 3(b) was made on January 1, 2025.

 

  b) To reflect Willow Lane’s advisory, legal, accounting, auditing, and other professional fees incurred in connection with the Business Combination, as an increase to general and administrative expenses in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025, assuming that the adjustment described in Note 3(h) was made on January 1, 2025.

 

  c) To reflect the derecognition of $0.1 million prepayment primarily related to the D&O insurance that was fully utilized at Closing, assuming that the adjustment described in Note 3(g) was made on January 1, 2025.

 

  d) To reflect an adjustment to recognize $0.2 million for the D&O insurance tail policies that were purchased by Willow Lane before the completion of the Business Combination, pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, assuming the adjustment described in Note 3(i) was made on January 1, 2025. The policy does not cover any claims incurred after the consummation of the Business Combination.

 

  e) To reflect an adjustment to eliminate Willow Lane’s administrative support fees, incurred under an administrative services arrangement for general and administrative services, including office space, administrative and support services, as if the Business Combination had occurred on January 1, 2025.

 

  f) To reflect an adjustment to recognize $0.1 million for the D&O insurance tail policies that were purchased by Boost Run before the completion of the Business Combination, pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, assuming the adjustment described in Note 3(l) was made on January 1, 2025. The policy does not cover any claims incurred after the consummation of the Business Combination.

 

  g) To reflect estimated bonus expenses of $0.4 million expected to be incurred by Boost Run in connection with the Business Combination, assuming the adjustment described in Note 3(n) was made on January 1, 2025.

 

 

 

 

  h) To reflect the one year of share-based compensation expense of $3.0 million related to the vesting of the Deferred Shares pursuant to the Weil Consulting Agreement described in Note 3(p).

 

  i) To reflect pro forma elimination of interest expense as all debt was fully paid in cash upon the Closing described in Notes 3(s).

 

  j)

To reflect share-based compensation expense of $0.2 million related to the accelerated vesting of 4,022 Class B units at Closing, immediately before Boost Run Class B Units are exchanged for Pubco Class A Common Stock in Note 3(q).

 

  k) To reflect one year of amortization expense for the combined company’s directors’ and officers’ insurance policy recorded in Note 3(r) for the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

  l) Pubco did not recognize current or deferred tax expense upon consummation of the transaction. Pubco would be in a taxable loss for the period and the U.S. deferred tax balances would be offset by a full valuation allowance. Therefore, no income tax provision impact related to the transaction accounting adjustments is reflected.

 

  m) The pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share amounts presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations are based upon the number of Pubco common stock outstanding at the Closing of the Business Combination, as if the Business Combination occurred on January 1, 2025. The calculation of weighted-average shares outstanding for pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share assumes that the shares issuable in connection with the Transactions have been outstanding for the entirety of the period presented

 

Pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders is calculated as follows for the year ended December 31, 2025:

 

   Year ended December 31, 2025 
   Class A   Class B 
   (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) 
Numerator:          
Net loss  $(13,118)  $(12,147)
Denominator:          
Pubco Class A Common Stock issued to Sponsors and Insiders   4,628,674    - 
Pubco Class A Common Stock issued to WLAC Public Shareholders   12,650,000    - 
Pubco Class A Common Stock issued to Boost Run Unit Holders   14,616,982    - 
Pubco Class B Common Stock issued to Boost Run Unit Holders   -    29,533,018 
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding - basic   31,895,656    29,533,018 
           
Pro forma net loss per share attributable to stockholders - basic & diluted  $(0.41)  $(0.41)

 

The computation of pro forma diluted net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2025 and excludes the 6,325,000 outstanding Pubco Public Warrants and 5,145,722 Pubco Private Warrants, as their inclusion would have been antidilutive.

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.3

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS of boost run

 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes of Boost Run Holdings, LLC. (“Boost Run,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. This discussion contains forward-looking statements reflecting our current expectations, estimates and assumptions concerning events and financial trends that may affect our future operating results or financial position. Actual results and timing of events may differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those discussed in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

 

These statements include, among other things, statements concerning our expectations regarding:

 

  continued growth and market share gains;
  variability in sales in certain product and service categories from year to year;
  expected impact on sales of certain products and services;
  increasing or decreasing inflation or stagflation, and changing interest rates in many geographies and changes in currency exchange rates and currency regulations;
  competition in our markets;
  macroeconomic, geopolitical factors and other disruptions, including the transition in administrations, tariffs or other trade disruptions, public health issues, wars, natural disasters and economic growth;
  government regulation, tariffs and other policies;
  drivers of long-term growth and operating leverage, such as pricing of our products and services, sales productivity, pipeline and capacity, functionality, value and technology improvements in our service offerings;
  growing our solution sales through channel partners to businesses / service providers, our ability to execute these sales and the complexity of providing solutions (including the increased competition and unpredictability of timing associated with sales to larger enterprises), the impact of sales to these organizations on our long-term growth, expansion and operating results, and the effectiveness of our sales organization;
  our ability to successfully anticipate market changes, including those related to cloud-based solutions and to sell, support and meet service level agreements related to cloud-based solutions;
  growth expectations for the secure networking market;
  forecasts of future demand including changing market drivers and demands;
  our ability to hire properly qualified and effective sales, support and engineering employees;
  trends in revenue, cost of revenue and gross margin;
  trends in our operating expense, including cost of revenue, selling, general and administrative expense, depreciation and amortization expense, colocation lease cost, and expectations regarding these expenses;
  expected impact of plans and strategy for the acceleration of our data center footprint and our points of presence deployment;
  expectations that our operating expense will increase year over year during 2026;
  uncertain tax benefits and our effective domestic and global tax rates, the impact of interpretations of, or changes to tax law, and the timing of tax payments;
  expectations regarding spending related to real estate assets, acquisitions and development, including data centers and points of presence, office building and warehouse investments, as well as other capital expenditures and related to the impact on cash flow and expenses;
  estimates of a range of 2026 spending on capital expenditures;
  expansions and other changes to our real property holdings and development;
  expected outcomes and liabilities in alleged claims;
  our intentions regarding the sufficiency of our existing cash, cash equivalents and investments to meet our cash needs, including our debt servicing requirements, for at least the next 12 months;
  other statements regarding our future operations, financial condition and prospects and business strategies; and
  adoption and impact of new accounting standards.

 

1

 

 

Business Overview

 

We are a Delaware limited liability company formed on March 21, 2024, to serve as the parent entity of Boost Run LLC, an Illinois limited liability company originally organized on August 16, 2023. On March 22, 2024, Boost Run LLC and we entered into a contribution agreement under which we acquired 100% of the membership interests of Boost Run LLC, resulting in Boost Run LLC becoming our wholly owned subsidiary (the “Contribution”). The Contribution represents a transfer of ownership interests between entities under common control and is accounted for in accordance with ASC 805-50, Business Combinations-Subtopic 50: Transactions Between Entities Under Common Control. Under this guidance, the assets and liabilities of Boost Run LLC were transferred to us at their carrying amounts as of the date of transfer, with no recognition of goodwill or gain/loss. The Contribution also results in a change in the reporting entity under U.S. GAAP, with us now serving as the ultimate parent company for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the accompanying comparative consolidated financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect our financial position and results of operations as if the entities had always been combined.

 

We own, lease, and operate bare metal GPUs servers housed within top-tier certified data centers. Our compute offerings are, on average, 40% to 60% more affordable than those of major cloud providers, depending on contract duration and model type. Through the Infrastructure as Code (“IaC”) automation, we enable customers to access our services in a simple and secure manner. This makes our platform an ideal solution for organizations seeking to run sophisticated artificial intelligence (“AI”) models, including Large Language Models (“LLMs”), generative models, and other high-performance computing workloads. Whether training massive neural networks, running inference at scale, or executing computationally intensive scientific simulations, our GPU servers deliver the necessary performance at a cost that supports operational efficiency.

 

Amended and Restated LLC Agreement

 

In August 2025, we entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, replacing the original agreement dated March 22, 2024. The amended agreement formalizes a multi-class equity structure, including Class A, Class B, and Class C units, each with distinct economic and governance rights. Class A units retain voting rights and priority in distributions, Class B units are structured as profits interests subject to vesting and participation thresholds, and Class C units were issued to a lender in connection with a financing arrangement and are not profits interests and are not subject to vesting but do have participation thresholds. In addition, the board of directors authorized unlimited number of Class A units, Class B units, and Class C units. As of December 31, 2025, 8,500 Class A units and 128 Class C units were issued and outstanding. The agreement also provides for the issuance of up to 179 additional Class C units under certain conditions. In August 2025, pursuant to the August 2025 Warrant Cancellation Agreement, we issued 128 newly-created Class C units. In September 2025, pursuant to the Amended and Restated LLC Agreement, the board of directors granted 506 Class B units.

 

Business Combination Agreement

 

On September 15, 2025, we entered into a Business Combination Agreement with Willow Lane, Pubco, SPAC Merger Sub, and Company Merger Sub. The Business Combination Agreement provides for a two-step merger transaction, or the Mergers, in which, first, SPAC Merger Sub will merge with and into Willow Lane, with Willow Lane surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco, and, immediately thereafter, Company Merger Sub will merge with and into us, with us surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco. By virtue of the consummation of the Mergers, Pubco will become a publicly traded company, with Willow Lane and us as its wholly owned subsidiaries. Prior to the closing of the Mergers, Willow Lane will re-domicile from the Cayman Islands to the State of Delaware.

 

At Closing, our equity holders will receive total consideration consisting of (i) an $8.5 million installment note, (ii) $441.5 million in Pubco Class A and Class B common stock (based on a $10.00 per share valuation), and (iii) up to 7,875,000 Karos Earnout Shares contingent upon Pubco’s stock performance over a three-year earnout period. Karos Earnout Shares will be issued in three equal tranches if Pubco’s volume-weighted average price meets or exceeds $12.50, $15.00, and $17.50, respectively, for twenty out of thirty consecutive trading days during the earnout period.

 

The transaction is intended to qualify as an “exchange” within the meaning of Section 351 of the Internal Revenue Code for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Each party to the Business Combination Agreement will be responsible for its own tax liabilities, including any adverse consequences arising from the failure of the transaction to qualify under Section 351.

 

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Upon Closing, Pubco will assume all outstanding Willow Lane securities, which will convert into equivalent Pubco securities.

 

Business Combination Agreement Amendment

 

On January 13, 2026, the parties to the Business Combination Agreement entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Business Combination Agreement, which, among other matters, extends the outside date to June 30, 2026 and removes the covenant that the Pubco Board be comprised of a majority of directors who qualify as “independent” under Nasdaq rules.

 

Simultaneously, the Pubco, the Sponsor and the SPV entered into an amendment to the earnout agreement providing that the Sponsor may earn up to 1,125,000 newly issued shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock and the SPV may earn up to 1,968,750 newly issued shares of Pubco Class A common stock (3,093,750 shares in total) based on the performance of Pubco Class A Common Stock during the three-year period beginning on and following the Closing, as follows: in the event that the VWAP of Pubco Class A Common Stock equals or exceeds (i) $12.50 per share, the Sponsor will be entitled to 375,000 such shares and the SPV to 656,250 such shares; (ii) $15.00 per share, the Sponsor will be entitled to 375,000 such shares and the SPV to 656,250 such shares; and (iii) $17.50 per share, the Sponsor will be entitled to 375,000 such shares and the SPV to 656,250 such shares (in each case, measured for any 20 trading days within any consecutive 30 trading days during the earnout period).

 

Pursuant to the Weil Consulting Agreement, dated January 13, 2026, Pubco has agreed to engage B. Luke Weil, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Willow Lane, to provide advice as needed with respect to business strategy and corporate governance and to use his reasonable efforts to introduce Pubco to clients and investors, commencing on the first business day following the day of the Closing and agreed to grant in three equal tranches totaling 336,000 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock, subject to vesting provided that Pubco’s VWAP meets or exceeds $12.00, $14.50 and $17.00, respectively, for 30 trading days within consecutive 45 trading days following the date of the Closing.

 

Financial Summary for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

  Total revenue was $26.89 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of 239% compared to $7.94 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
  Total cost of revenue was $3.89 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of 102% compared to $1.93 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
  Total selling, general and administrative was $18.27 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of 947% compared to $1.75 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
  Total depreciation and amortization was $10.54 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of 316% compared to $2.53 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
  Total colocation lease cost was $5.24 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of 192% compared to $1.80 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
  Total other expenses, net was $5.22 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of 3,551% compared to $0.14 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
  Net loss was $16.27 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of 7,576% compared to $0.21 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

Financial Summary for the year ended December 31, 2024 and for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023

 

  Total revenue was $7.94 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 4,076% compared to $0.19 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023.

 

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  Total cost of revenue was $1.93 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 4,388% compared to $0.04 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023.
  Total selling, general and administrative was $1.75 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 1,033% compared to $0.15 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023.
  Total depreciation and amortization was $2.53 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 666% compared to $0.33 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023.
  Total colocation lease cost was $1.80 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 759% compared to $0.21 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023.
  Total other expense, net was $0.14 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 2,283% compared to $0.01 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023.
  Net loss was $0.21 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of 62% compared to $0.55 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023.

 

Impact of Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Developments

 

Our overall performance depends in part on worldwide economic and geopolitical conditions, such as Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”) growth, the war in Ukraine or tensions between China and Taiwan, and their impact on customer behavior. Worsening economic conditions, including inflation, changing interest rates, tariffs and other trade disruptions, slower growth, any recession, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and other changes in economic conditions, may result in decreased sales productivity and growth and adversely affect our results of operations and financial performance. We have seen certain impacts on our business, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, liquidity and capital and financial resources such as longer sales cycles and delayed purchases.

 

Worsening economic conditions may have a material negative impact on our results in future periods and may negatively impact our billings, revenue and costs, and may decrease growth and profitability. The extent of the impact of economic conditions on our operational and financial performance will depend on ongoing developments, including those discussed above and others identified in the “Risk Factors” section in this proxy statement/prospectus. Given the dynamic nature of these circumstances, the full impact of worsening economic conditions on our business and operations, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, liquidity and capital and financial resources cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.

 

Business Model

 

We typically provide compute power via high-performance GPU servers through three primary channels:

 

  Our Platform - Customers rent GPU compute directly via our proprietary platform. We also utilize excess GPU compute on our platform for blockchain rewards.
  Third-Party Platforms - We supply GPU infrastructure to other AI platforms that lack their own hardware, earning revenue based on GPU usage.
  Brokers - GPU brokers purchase access to our GPU capacity for resale to their customers.

 

We own GPU infrastructure which is housed across multiple colocation facilities in the U.S., such as Oregon, Washington; Richardson, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Charlotte, North Carolina; Seattle, Washington; and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The colocation facilities provide hosting services-including space, power, connectivity, and physical security-but do not own or supply the GPU hardware.

 

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Regardless of channel, our GPU rental agreements are similar in nature: once servers are provisioned, the customer assumes full control over the equipment, including GPU utilization, workloads executed, and end-user access. We do not retain operating rights after commencement. In addition to the GPU servers, the agreements require us to provide supporting services-such as preparing facilities to host the equipment, supplying reliable and continuous power and internet connectivity, maintaining physical security, configuring the operating system and automation tooling as requested by the lessee, and assisting with deployment or redeployment of the equipment in the event of failure. These ancillary responsibilities are bundled with the server rentals as part of our fulfillment of the obligations. They do not alter the lessee’s control of the GPU servers but ensure the servers remain operational and usable throughout the lease term.

 

Key Metrics

 

We monitor several key metrics, including the key financial metrics set forth below, in order to help us evaluate growth trends, establish budgets, measure the effectiveness of our sales and marketing efforts, and assess operational efficiencies. The following table summarizes revenue, gross profit, gross profit margin and capital expenditure on GPU acquisitions. We discuss revenue below under “Components of Operating Results,” and we discuss gross profit, gross profit margin and capital expenditure on GPU acquisitions immediately below in the following tables for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, as well as for the year ended December 31, 2024 and the period from August 16, 2023 (inception) through December 31, 2023.

 

   For the years ended December 31, 
   2025   2024 
   (in thousands) 
Revenue  $26,887   $7,935 
Gross profit  $22,996   $6,005 
Gross profit margin   85.5%   75.7%
Capital expenditure on GPU acquisitions  $11,553   $3,729 

 

Gross profit. We define gross profit as revenue less cost of revenue. Gross profit was $23.00 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $6.01 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $16.99 million, or 283%. The increase primarily reflects higher GPU utilization rates, expansion of customer contracts in the enterprise AI vertical, and incremental pricing adjustments. Revenue outpaced cost of revenue as we gained efficiencies in operations period over period.

 

Gross profit margin. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue, or gross profit margin, has been and will continue to be affected by a variety of factors, including the GPU utilization rates, the number of customer contracts, expansion/contraction of existing customer contracts, and pricing adjustments. Gross profit margin was 85.5% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 75.7% for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 9.8%. We attribute the increase in gross profit margin to greater efficiencies in operations.

 

Capital Expenditure on GPU acquisitions. We define capital expenditure as money spent to acquire, upgrade, or extend the life of our GPU equipment. Capital expenditures on GPU equipment was $11.55 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $3.73 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $7.82 million, or 210%. We attribute the increase in capital expenditure to larger upfront purchases attributable to certain contracts for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

   For the Year Ended
December 31, 2024
  

For the period from August 16, 20231 through

December 31, 2023

 
   (in thousands) 
Revenue  $7,935   $190 
Gross profit  $6,005   $147 
Gross profit margin   75.7%   77.4%
Capital expenditure on GPU acquisitions  $3,729   $5,822 

 

 

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Gross profit. Gross profit was $6.01 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $0.15 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023, an increase of $5.86 million, or 3,985%. The increase primarily reflects higher GPU utilization rates, expansion of customer contracts in the enterprise AI vertical, and incremental pricing adjustments. The increase is further driven by the number of days of generating revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

Gross profit margin. Gross profit margin was 75.7% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 77.4% for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023, a decrease of 1.7%. We attribute the decline in gross profit margin to higher year-over-year service fees associated with existing customers.

 

Capital Expenditure on GPU acquisitions. Capital expenditure on GPU equipment was $3.73 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $5.82 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023, a decrease of $2.09 million, or 36%. We attribute the decrease in capital expenditure to more significant upfront or start-up costs during the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023.

 

Components of Operating Results

 

Revenue. We generate income by providing lessees with access to our high-performance GPU servers under GPU rental agreements. We enter into contracts with both end lessees and with third parties who separately contract with their own customers to use our solutions. These agreements contain lease components for the right to use specifically identified GPU servers and related hardware within dedicated data center areas, along with non-lease components for ancillary services which include the provision of power, internet connectivity, security, and lessee support.

 

Cost of revenue. Cost of revenue primarily consists of data center service fees and building rent, excluding depreciation and amortization, including costs associated with our facilities, such as third-party service fees, business licenses, and other related expenses. Colocation rent (which includes utilities) and depreciation and amortization are reported separately as an operating cost and expense.

 

Selling, general and administrative. Selling, general and administrative is primarily comprised of unit-based compensation expense in connection with grants for our unit-based awards, payroll costs, legal and accounting services, software and applications, travel, taxes paid, office expenses, and finance charges.

 

Depreciation and amortization. Equipment acquired is recorded at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the respective assets.

 

Colocation lease cost. Colocation lease costs represent the costs we incur to rent data centers to house our GPUs. The expenses consist of costs such as operating lease expenses related to the data centers and office and equipment, as well as short-term lease cost and variable lease costs.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. These principles require us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, cost of revenue and expenses, and related disclosures. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, internal-use software, unit-based compensation, debt, and income taxes. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and our actual results, our future consolidated financial statements will be affected. Some of the judgments that we make in applying our accounting estimates in these areas are described in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements section included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. Since the date of our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025, there have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates other than the items noted below:

 

Leases - Lessor

 

Revenue from GPU Rentals

 

We generate income by providing lessees with access to our high-performance GPU servers under GPU rental agreements. We enter into contracts with both end customers and with third parties who separately contract with their own customers to use our solutions. These agreements contain lease components for the right to use specifically identified GPU servers and related hardware within dedicated data center areas, along with non-lease components for ancillary services which include the provision of power, internet connectivity, security, and customer support. We elect the lessor practical expedient available under ASC Topic 842, Leases (“ASC Topic 842”), to combine the non-lease components that have the same pattern of transfer as the related operating lease components into a single combined component. The single combined component is accounted for under ASC Topic 842 as an operating lease if the lease components are the predominant components and is accounted for under ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), if the non-lease components are the predominant components. The lease components are the predominant components in our GPU rental arrangements and the single combined component in these arrangements are accounted for under the operating lease guidance of ASC Topic 842.

 

Our agreements provide customers with the exclusive right to control the use of the GPU servers during the contract term, including the ability to determine workloads, GPU utilization, and end-user access. Lease terms are based on the stated noncancellable initial term of the order, commencing when servers are provisioned. The initial terms of the GPU rental agreements may be extended if mutually agreed by both parties.

 

We have concluded that it is probable that substantially all of the payments will be collected over the term of the arrangements and recognize the combined lease component payments on a straight-line basis over the respective lease terms. The difference between revenue recognized during the period and the contractual payments made is recorded in customer deposits on the consolidated balance sheets.

 

Certain agreements include variable payments related to a percentage of net revenue generated in the period or for additional capacity or ancillary services requested by customers. Variable lease payments are recognized in profit or loss when the changes in facts and circumstances on which the variable lease payments are based occur. The GPU servers remain on our consolidated balance sheet and continue to be depreciated over their estimated useful lives of approximately four years.

 

In certain instances, payments can be collected in USD Coin (“USDC”), a stablecoin redeemable on demand on a one-to-one basis for U.S. dollars, with revenue measured based on the total amount of USDC received. USDC received as a form of payment are quickly converted to cash such that we held zero in USDC as of December 31, 2025. We did not have this payment arrangement for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

Leases - Lessee

 

As a lessee, we enter into operating and finance leases for office space, data center facilities, and hardware. In accordance with ASC Topic 842, we determined whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease at the inception of the arrangement based on the unique facts and circumstances present in the arrangement, including whether we control the use of identified assets. If a lease is determined to exist, the term of such lease is assessed based on the commencement date on which the underlying asset is made available for our use by the lessor. Our assessment of the lease term reflects the non-cancellable term of the lease, inclusive of any rent-free periods and periods covered by early-termination options which we are reasonably certain of not exercising, as well as periods covered by renewal options which we are reasonably certain of exercising. We also determine lease classification as either operating or finance at lease commencement, which governs the pattern of expense recognition and presentation over the lease term. The total consideration of our operating leases is recognized as lease expense on a straight-line basis. We recognize the amortization of our finance lease right-of-use assets on a straight-line basis and separately recognizes the accretion of interest on the finance lease liability using the effective interest method.

 

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We elected to apply the available expedient to combine lease and associated non-lease components for all classes of underlying assets. For leases with a term exceeding twelve months, lease liability is recognized on the consolidated balance sheets at lease commencement, reflecting the present value of our fixed payment obligations over the lease term. A corresponding right-of-use asset equal to the initial lease liability is also recognized, adjusted for any prepaid rent and initial direct costs incurred in connection with the execution of the lease and reduced by any lease incentives received. For purposes of measuring the present value of our fixed payment obligations for a given lease, we use an incremental borrowing rate, as the rates implicit in our leases are not readily determinable. Our incremental borrowing rate reflects the rate we would pay to borrow on a similarly secured basis and term, the economic environment of the associated lease, and other relevant information available to us.

 

For leases with a term of twelve months or less, at commencement, and that do not include an option to purchase the underlying assets that we are reasonably certain to exercise, we elected the expedient to not measure and recognize an associated lease liability or right-of-use asset.

 

For our operating leases, fixed lease payments are recognized as lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease costs are recognized as the obligation for payment is incurred and primarily consist of insurance and property tax reimbursements to the lessor for our office space lease and electrical overage costs for our colocation leases.

 

We address lease modifications that are not accounted for as separate leases at the effective date of the modification. If the terms and conditions of the lease are changed, the classification of the lease is reassessed, the lease payments are updated, and the lease liability is remeasured using the applicable incremental borrowing rate at the effective date of the lease modification. Any resulting changes in the lease liability are recognized in the carrying amount of the related right-of-use asset.

 

Revenue

 

We recognize revenue in accordance with ASC 606. The core principle of the revenue standard is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The following five steps are applied to achieve that core principle:

 

  Step 1: Identify the contract with the customer;
  Step 2: Identify of the performance obligations in the contract;
  Step 3: Determine of the transaction price;
  Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and
  Step 5: Recognize revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.

 

In order to identify the performance obligations in a contract with a customer, an entity must assess the promised goods or services in the contract and identify each promised good or service that is distinct. A performance obligation meets ASC 606’s definition of a “distinct” good or service (or bundle of goods or services) if both of the following criteria are met:

 

  The customer can benefit from the good or service either on its own or together with other resources that are readily available to the customer (i.e., the good or service is capable of being distinct); and
  The entity’s promise to transfer the good or service to the customer is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract (i.e., the promise to transfer the good or service is distinct within the context of the contract).

 

If a good or service is not distinct, the good or service is combined with other promised goods or services until a bundle of goods or services is identified that is distinct.

 

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The transaction price is the amount of consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer. The consideration promised in a contract with a customer may include fixed amounts, variable amounts, or both. When determining the transaction price, an entity must consider the effects of all of the following:

 

  Variable consideration
  Constraining estimates of variable consideration
  The existence of a significant financing component in the contract
  Noncash consideration
  Consideration payable to a customer

 

Variable consideration is included in the transaction price only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized under the accounting contract will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved.

 

The transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation on a relative standalone selling price basis.

 

The transaction price allocated to each performance obligation is recognized when that performance obligation is satisfied, at a point in time or over time, as appropriate.

 

Blockchain Rewards

 

Blockchain rewards represent the revenues earned from the provision of GPU computing services to decentralized networks, Bittensor and Aethir. We contribute computing power to these networks, who meet the definition of a customer under ASC 606, in exchange for consideration in the form of TAO and ATH respectively (collectively, “digital assets”).

 

Our performance obligation is to provide computing services that support network operations and validation. Each arrangement consists of a single performance obligation that is satisfied over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services provided. Contracts with customers are open-ended and can be terminated at any time without penalty. Accordingly, the contract term is limited to the period in which services are provided. For Bittensor, this period is defined as the processing of a block, or unit of data in the Bittensor blockchain, which takes approximately 72 minutes, after which rewards are calculated and distributed. For Aethir, rewards and service fees are calculated daily.

 

The transaction price is measured at the fair value of the digital assets earned at the end of the contract term when the consideration becomes determinable. Revenue is recognized over time as services are provided, with recognition occurring at the point where the amount earned is fixed and determinable. Digital assets received as a form of payment are converted to cash or used to fulfil expenses shortly after they are earned. We held zero in TAO and ATH as of December 31, 2025.

 

Accounts receivable denominated in digital assets represent rights to receive a fixed amount of digital assets and are initially measured at the fair value of the asset receivable. These receivables are accounted for as hybrid instruments, with a receivable host contract that contains an embedded derivative based on the changes in the fair value of the underlying digital asset.

 

Intangible Assets

 

Our intangible assets consist solely of IP addresses, which are recognized when acquired and measured at cost or fair value if obtained through a business combination in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). Intangible assets are evaluated to determine whether they are indefinite-lived or definite-lived based on legal, regulatory, and contractual factors. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, while definite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life. Our intangible assets are all indefinite-lived.

 

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Intangible assets are tested for impairment in accordance with ASC 350-30, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”) for indefinite-lived assets and ASC 360, Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (“ASC 360”) for definite-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable, or annually for indefinite-lived assets. Impairment losses, if any, are recognized in our consolidated statements of operations. Costs to maintain or renew intangible assets are expensed as incurred. As of December 31, 2025, there was no impairment of our IP addresses.

 

Deferred transaction costs

 

Deferred transaction costs, consisting of legal and accounting fees and costs relating to our planned Business Combination are capitalized and recorded on the consolidated balance sheets. The deferred transaction costs will be offset against the proceeds received upon the closing of the planned Business Combination. In the event that our plans for the Business Combination are terminated, all of the deferred transaction costs will be written off within operating expenses in consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were $1.00 million and zero deferred transaction costs capitalized, respectively.

 

Debt

 

We issued a bridge loan to a lender. Our bridge loan is carried at an amortized cost basis, net of unamortized debt issuance costs and discount. Accrued interest associated with the bridge loan is included in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities within our consolidated balance sheets. The debt issuance costs and discount associated with the term loan are recorded as a reduction of the carrying value of the bridge loan and amortized to interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations using the effective interest method over the contractual terms of the bridge loan.

 

Known Trends and Uncertainties

 

We expect continued growth in demand for GPU-based computing and AI-driven infrastructure. However, market conditions remain dynamic. Component supply constraints, power availability, and changes in data-center energy regulation could influence our ability to scale operations or maintain current pricing levels. Additionally, fluctuations in interest rates or macroeconomic slowdowns in our end markets may affect our customers’ spending patterns and project timing.

 

Results of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024

 

The following tables set forth our results of operations for the periods presented. The period-to-period comparison of financial results is not necessarily indicative of financial results to be achieved in future periods.

 

  

For the years ended

December 31,

         
   2025   2024   Change   % 
   (in thousands)         
Revenue  $26,887   $7,935   $18,952    239%
Operating costs and expenses:                    
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)   3,891    1,930    1,961    102%
Selling, general and administrative (excluding depreciation and amortization)   18,269    1,745    16,524    947%
Depreciation and amortization   10,536    2,534    8,002    316%
Colocation lease cost   5,244    1,795    3,449    192%
Total operating costs and expenses   37,940    8,004    29,936    374%
Loss from operations  $(11,053)  $(69)  $(10,984)   (15,919)%
                     
Other (expense) income:                    
(Loss) gain on sale of fixed assets   (195)   54    (249)   (461)%
Interest expense   (2,013)   (206)   (1,807)   (877)%
Loss in fair value of digital asset receivable   (70)   -    (70)   - 
Loss in change in fair value of liability-classified warrants   (2,992)   -    (2,992)   - 
Other income, net   49    9    40    444%
Total other expenses, net   (5,221)   (143)   (5,078)   (3,551)%
Net loss  $(16,274)  $(212)  $(16,062)   (7,576)%

 

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Year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024

 

Revenue

 

  

For the years ended

December 31,

         
   2025   2024   Change   % 
   (in thousands)         
Revenue  $26,887   $7,935   $18,952    239%

 

Revenue was $26.89 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $7.94 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 an increase of $18.95 million, or 239%. The increase primarily reflects higher GPU utilization rates, expansion of customer contracts in the enterprise AI vertical, and incremental pricing adjustments. We added twelve new lessees which contributed lease income of $6.13 million and four new customers who contributed blockchain rewards of $5.66 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. Existing lessees contributed $7.16 million more revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

Cost of revenue

 

  

For the years ended

December 31,

         
   2025   2024   Change   % 
   (in thousands)         
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)  $3,891   $1,930   $1,961    102%

 

Cost of revenue was $3.89 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $1.93 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Cost of revenue increased $1.96 million, or 102%. The increase primarily reflects higher GPU utilization rates and expansion of customer contracts in the enterprise AI vertical. The increase in cost of revenue was outpaced by the increase in revenue as we gained efficiencies in operations period over period.

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

  

For the years ended

December 31,

         
   2025   2024   Change   % 
   (in thousands)         
Selling, general and administrative (excluding depreciation and amortization)  $18,269   $1,745   $16,524    947%

 

Selling, general and administrative expense was $18.27 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $1.75 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Selling, general and administrative increased $16.52 million, or 947%. The increase primarily reflects higher GPU utilization rates and expansion of customer contracts in the enterprise AI vertical. Of the $16.52 million increase, it is primarily driven by a: (i) $12.86 million increase in unit-based compensation, (ii) $1.65 million increase in legal and accounting services, (iii) $1.47 million increase in payroll expense related to eight new employees added during the year ended December 31, 2025, (iv) $0.21 million increase in software and application expenses due to our growth, (v) $0.09 million increase in travel expenses, and (vi) $0.06 million increase in taxes paid. The remaining $0.18 million net increase in selling, general and administrative expense is mostly due to increases in office expenses, shipping, property insurance, meals and general business expenses.

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

  

For the years ended

December 31,

         
   2025   2024   Change   % 
   (in thousands)         
Depreciation and amortization  $10,536   $2,534   $8,002    316%

 

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Depreciation and amortization expense was $10.54 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $2.53 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $8.01 million or 316%. The increase primarily reflects higher GPU utilization rates and expansion of lessee contracts in the enterprise AI vertical. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense is further attributable to the timing of GPU servers placed into service and the capital expenditures of $11.55 million made during the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

Colocation lease cost

 

  

For the years ended

December 31,

         
   2025   2024   Change   % 
   (in thousands)         
Colocation lease cost  $5,244   $1,795   $3,449    192%

 

Colocation lease cost was $5.24 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $1.80 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Colocation lease cost increased $3.44 million, or 192%. The increase primarily reflects higher GPU utilization rates and expansion of customer contracts in the enterprise AI vertical, offset in part by increased data-center operating costs. We have colocation leases in Oregon, Washington; Richardson, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Charlotte, North Carolina; Seattle, Washington; and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

 

Other expenses, net

 

  

For the years ended

December 31,

         
   2025   2024   Change   % 
   (in thousands)         
Total other expenses, net  $(5,221)  $(143)  $(5,078)   3,551%

 

Total other expenses, net was $5.22 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $0.14 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The change of $5.08 million, or 3,551%, in total other expense, net was primarily due to the loss in change in fair value of liability-classified warrants, increase in finance lease interest expense for office and equipment leasing agreements, and loss on sale associated with the disposal of hardware equipment.

 

Results of Operations For the year ended December 31, 2024 and for the period from August 16, 2023 (inception) through December 31, 2023

 

The following tables set forth our results of operations for the periods presented. The period-to-period comparison of financial results is not necessarily indicative of financial results to be achieved in future periods.

 

   For the Year Ended December 31, 2024   For the period from August 16, 20231 through December 31, 2023   Change   % 
   (in thousands)         
Revenue  $7,935   $190   $7,745    4,076%
Operating costs and expenses:                    
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)   1,930    43    1,887    4,388%
Selling, general and administrative (excluding depreciation and amortization)   1,745    154    1,591    1,033%
Depreciation and amortization   2,534    331    2,203    666%
Colocation lease cost   1,795    209    1,586    759%
Total operating costs and expenses   8,004    737    7,267    986%
Loss from operations  $(69)  $(547)  $478    87%
                     
Other (expense) income:                    
Gain on sale of fixed assets   54    -    54    - 
Interest expense   (206)   (6)   (200)   (3,333)%
Other income, net   9    -    9    - 
Total other expenses, net   (143)   (6)   (137)   (2,283)%
Net loss  $(212)  $(553)  $341    62%

 

 

1: Date of inception

 

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Year ended December 31, 2024 compared to period from August 16, 2023 through December 31, 2023

 

   For the Year Ended December 31, 2024   For the period from August 16, 20231 through December 31, 2023   Change   % 
   (in thousands)         
Revenue  $7,935   $190   $7,745    4,076%

 

 

1: Date of inception

 

Revenue was $7.94 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $0.19 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023, an increase of $7.75 million, or 4,076%. The increase primarily reflects higher GPU utilization rates, expansion of customer contracts in the enterprise AI vertical, and incremental pricing adjustments. Existing customers contributed an increase in revenue of $6.50 million, which was primarily due to (i) an increase in the number of days of generating revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the period from the inception date of August 16, 2023 through December 31, 2023, as well as (ii) an increase in monthly revenue earned from our existing customers. The remaining increase in revenue was primarily driven by five new customers contracted with us for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

Cost of revenue

 

   For the Year Ended
December 31, 2024
   For the period from August 16, 20231 through December 31, 2023   Change   % 
   (in thousands)         
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)  $1,930   $43   $1,887    4,388%

 

 

1: Date of inception

 

Cost of revenue was $1.93 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $0.04 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023. Cost of revenue increased $1.89 million, or 4,388%. The increase primarily reflects higher GPU utilization rates and expansion of customer contracts in the enterprise AI vertical. The increase is further driven by the number of days of generating revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

    For the Year Ended
December 31, 2024
    For the period from August 16, 20231
through December 31, 2023
    Change     %  
    (in thousands)              
Selling, general and administrative (excluding depreciation and amortization)   $ 1,745     $ 154     $ 1,591       1,033 %

 

 

1: Date of inception

 

Selling, general and administrative expense was $1.75 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $0.15 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023. Selling, general and administrative increased $1.59 million, or 1,033%. The increase primarily reflects higher GPU utilization rates and expansion of customer contracts in the enterprise AI vertical. Of the $1.59 million increase, it is primarily driven by a: (i) $0.57 million increase in unit-based compensation, (ii) $0.40 million increase in payroll expense related to five new employees added during the year ended December 31, 2024, (iii) $0.21 million increase in legal and accounting services expense, (iv) $0.12 million increase in employee bonus expense related to performance-based discretionary bonuses incurred during the year ended December 31, 2024, and (v) $0.06 million increase in employee benefits expense associated with the new hires for the year ended December 31, 2024. The remaining increase in selling, general and administrative expense is mostly due to an increase in the number of days of operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the period from the inception date of August 16, 2023 through December 31, 2023.

 

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Depreciation and amortization

 

   For the Year Ended December 31, 2024   For the period from August 16, 20231 through December 31, 2023   Change   % 
   (in thousands)         
Depreciation and amortization  $2,534   $331   $2,203    666%

 

 

1: Date of inception

 

Depreciation and amortization expense was $2.53 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $0.33 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023, an increase of $2.20 million or 666%. The increase primarily reflects higher GPU utilization rates and expansion of customer contracts in the enterprise AI vertical. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense is further attributable to the timing of GPU servers placed into service, the capital expenditures of $3.73 million made during the year ended December 31, 2024, and an increase in the number of days of operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the period from the inception date of August 16, 2023 through December 31, 2023.

 

Colocation lease cost

 

    For the Year Ended December 31, 2024     For the period from August 16, 20231 through December 31, 2023     Change     %  
    (in thousands)              
Colocation lease cost   $ 1,795     $ 209     $ 1,586       759 %

 

 

 

1: Date of inception

 

Colocation lease cost was $1.80 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $0.21 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023. Colocation lease cost increased $1.59 million, or 759%. The increase primarily reflects higher GPU utilization rates and expansion of customer contracts in the enterprise AI vertical, offset in part by increased data-center operating costs. The increase is further attributable to an increase in the number of days of operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the period from the inception date of August 16, 2023 through December 31, 2023. We have colocation leases in Oregon, Washington; Richardson, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; and Chicago, Illinois.

 

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Other expense, net

 

   For the Year Ended December 31, 2024   For the period from August 16, 20231 through December 31, 2023   Change   % 
   (in thousands)         
Total other expenses, net  $(143)  $(6)  $(137)   (2,283)%

 

 

1: Date of inception

 

Total other expenses, net was $0.14 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $0.01 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023. The increase of $0.14 million, or 2,283%, in total other expense, net was primarily due to an increase in interest expense of $0.20 million associated with office and equipment finance leasing agreements in connection with an increase in the number of days of operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the period from the inception date of August 16, 2023 through December 31, 2023, offset by increases in (i) a gain on sale of $0.05 million related to disposals of equipment and (ii) other income of $0.01 million.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Liquidity and capital resources are primarily impacted by our operating activities, as well as purchases of equipment and capital contributions from the owners. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had cash of $9.75 million and $0.34 million, respectively.

 

Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including the timing of the consummation of the Business Combination. In order to finance these opportunities, we may need to raise additional financing. Until such time, if ever, that we can generate revenue sufficient to achieve profitability, we intend to raise such capital through issuances of additional members’ interest and/or the issuance of debt, which may or may not be needed for additional working capital, capital expenditures or other strategic investments. To the extent that Pubco raises additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, the ownership interests of our members will be diluted, and the terms of these securities may include liquidation or other preferences for which we may need to obtain the consent of our members prior to issuance. If additional financing is required from outside sources, we may not be able to raise such capital on terms acceptable to it or at all. If we are unable to raise additional capital when desired, our business, results of operations and financial condition would be materially and adversely affected.

 

As a result of the above, in connection with our assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Update 2014-15, Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, we have determined that our liquidity condition raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern through twelve months from the date these financial statements are available to be issued.

 

Our opinions concerning liquidity are based on currently available information. To the extent our liquidity assumptions prove to be inaccurate, or if circumstances change, future availability of credit or other sources of financing may be reduced and our liquidity could be adversely affected. Our future capital requirements and the adequacy of available funds will depend on many factors, including those described in the section titled “Risk Factors” included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.

 

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Financing Arrangements

 

Bridge Loan

 

On August 11, 2025, we entered into a bridge loan agreement (the “August 2025 Bridge Loan Agreement”) providing for an initial draw of $5.00 million, with up to an additional $20.00 million available at the lender’s discretion. The loan bears interest at the prime rate plus 4.50%, with interest-only payments for the first 12 months, followed by monthly amortization of 1.25% of the principal. We incurred a total debt discount of $0.14 million and issuance costs of $0.05 million at issuance which are being amortized over the life of the loan, and were $0.12 million and $0.04 million at December 31, 2025, respectively. The carrying amount of the bridge loan at December 31, 2025 was $4.84 million. The loan matures on August 11, 2028, and is secured by substantially all of our assets. The agreement includes customary financial covenants. As of December 31, 2025, the bridge loan had an outstanding balance of $5.00 million. We have opted to pay interest due in advance, therefore, there is no accrued interest recorded in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025. Interest expense associated with the bridge loan obligation, including amortization of debt issuance costs and discounts, was $0.26 million within the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025. Although, pursuant to the terms of the bridge loan, delivery of certain required administrative documents did not occur and such omission constituted an event of default under the August 2025 Bridge Loan Agreement, the event of default was subsequently remedied through the Amended August 2025 Bridge Loan Agreement (as defined below).

 

On February 27, 2026, we entered into a First Amendment and Waiver to our August 2025 Bridge Loan Agreement (the “Amended August 2025 Bridge Loan Agreement”), providing $11.00 million in additional term loans, from which we received $10.00 million in net proceeds, reflecting a $1.00 million original issue discount. The amendment increased the aggregate commitment to $16.00 million and permits up to $9.00 million of additional discretionary borrowings (the “February 2026 Bridge Loans”). The February 2026 Bridge Loans mature on the earlier of April 28, 2026 or a permitted SPAC acquisition, while all other Bridge Loans continue to mature on August 11, 2028. The February 2026 Bridge Loans bear no stated interest, and the original issue discount will be amortized to the repayment amount under the effective interest method. The amendment also includes a continued reimbursement of lender expenses, preserves existing mandatory prepayment and make-whole provisions, and includes a waiver of certain existing defaults.

 

Refer to Notes 9 and 16 to our consolidated financial statements section included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus for more information related to our Bridge Loan.

 

Related Party Loan

 

During the year ended December 31, 2025, we received $1.43 million proceeds from the subordinated loan agreement with our chief executive officer, Andrew Karos (“Related Party Loan”). The loan bears interest at 4.33% per annum and is subordinated to our obligations under its Bridge Loan. The loan matures on the earlier of August 11, 2028, or 91 days after repayment of the Bridge Loan. The loan bears interest at 4.33% per annum and is subordinated to the Bridge Loan.

 

Post-Combination Capitalization and Liquidity Outlook

 

Following completion of the proposed Business Combination with Willow Lane, assuming no redemptions, Pubco is expected to have 31,895,656 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock outstanding, 29,533,018 shares of Pubco Class B Common Stock outstanding, and 6,325,000 Public Warrants and 5,145,722 Private Warrants outstanding, each exercisable for 11,470,722 shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock. Upon the consummation of the Business Combination, Willow Lane Class A Ordinary Shares and Warrants will cease trading on The Nasdaq Global Market. Currently, there is no public market for the equity securities of Boost Run or Pubco. We intend to apply to list shares of Pubco Class A Common Stock and Pubco Public Warrants on the Global Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Market under the ticker symbols “BRUN” and “BRUNW”, respectively, upon Closing. Further, assuming no redemptions, we expect to receive approximately $132.58 million in gross proceeds, net of estimated transaction costs of $4.92 million at Closing. To the extent that the public shareholders of Willow Lane Public Shares exercise their redemption rights prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, the aforementioned gross proceeds of $132.58 million may be reduced. These proceeds are expected to strengthen liquidity and support the expansion of our GPU infrastructure and working-capital needs following the Business Combination. As of the date of this filing, we estimate that we have sufficient cash inflows from revenues and various investing and financing activities to sustain operations for the next twelve months. Based on our current capital resource, we expect to be able to fund planned operations for the next twelve months. Refer to the section entitled “Certain Forecasts and Projections Regarding Boost Run” on page 47 for further information.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Financing Arrangements

 

We have no obligations, assets or liabilities which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. We do not participate in transactions that create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as variable interest entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements. We have not entered into any off-balance sheet financing arrangements, established any special purpose entities, guaranteed any debt or commitments of other entities, or purchased any non-financial assets.

 

Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments

 

Leases

 

As of December 31, 2025, we had future operating and finance lease liabilities of $9.36 million and $30.39 million, respectively. Of those amounts, an aggregate of $19.11 million is payable before December 31, 2026.

 

As of December 31, 2024, we had future operating and finance lease liabilities of $2.82 million and $2.03 million, respectively. Of those amounts, an aggregate of $1.97 million is payable before December 31, 2025.

 

Bridge Loan

 

We entered into a $5.0 million Bridge Loan agreement on August 11, 2025. Monthly repayments of the loan are due beginning on September 1, 2026, with a lump sum payment of $3.5 million due at the loan’s maturity on August 11, 2028. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had a loan balance of $4.84 million and zero, respectively, outstanding.

 

Related Party Loan

 

We entered into a $1.43 million Related Party Loan agreement on November 25, 2025. The loan matures on the earlier of August 11, 2028, or 91 days after repayment of the Bridge Loan, and the loan bears interest at 4.33% per annum. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding Related Party Loan principal balance was $1.43 million with accrued interest of $0.01 million. We did not have a Related Party Loan as of December 31, 2024.

 

Cash Flow

 

The following table summarizes our cash flow data for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

 

   For the years ended December 31, 
   2025   2024 
   (in thousands) 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $24,930   $2,958 
Net cash used in investing activities   (10,654)   (3,787)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (4,864)   1,098 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents  $9,412   $269 

 

Operating Activities

 

Cash generated by operating activities is our primary source of liquidity. It is primarily comprised of net income, as adjusted for non-cash items and changes in operating assets and liabilities. Non-cash adjustments consist primarily of depreciation and amortization, unit-based compensation expense, loss (gain) on sale of fixed assets, non-cash lease expense, loss in change of fair value of digital asset receivable, loss in change in fair value of liability-classified warrants, and non-cash interest expense. Changes in operating assets and liabilities consisted of changes in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, other current assets, accounts payable, operating lease liabilities, credit card payable, and other current liabilities.

 

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Net cash provided by operating activities was $24.93 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $2.96 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, or an increase of $21.97 million or 742%. The increase in operating cash flow was a result of the continued growth of our business, improved profitability and our ability to successfully manage our working capital.

 

Investing Activities

 

The changes in cash flows from investing activities primarily relate to purchases and sale of equipment. Historically, in making a lease-versus-ownership decision related to office or data center space, we have considered various factors including financial metrics, expected long-term growth rates, time to market, operating costs and changes in asset values. We may also make cash payments in connection with future business combinations.

 

Net cash used in investing activities of $10.65 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 was primarily related to purchases of equipment of $11.55 million and intangible assets of $0.02 million, partially offset by proceeds from the sale of equipment of $0.92 million.

 

Net cash used in investing activities of $3.79 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily related to purchases of equipment of $3.73 million and capitalized software of $0.37 million, partially offset by proceeds from the sale of equipment of $0.31 million.

 

Financing Activities

 

The changes in cash flows from financing activities primarily relate to capital contributions, proceeds from the Bridge Loan, net, payments toward deferred transaction costs, proceeds from related party loans, and principal payments on finance lease liabilities.

 

Net cash used by financing activities of $4.86 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 was primarily driven by finance lease payments of $11.53 million and payments toward deferred transaction costs of $0.07 million, partially offset by net proceeds from the Bridge Loan, net of $4.81 million, net proceeds from the Related Party Loan of $1.43 million, and capital contributions from the owners of $0.50 million.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities of $1.10 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily driven by capital contributions from the owners of $1.50 million, partially offset by payment of finance lease liabilities of $0.40 million.

 

The following table summarizes our cash flow data for the year ended December 31, 2024 and for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023:

 

   For the Year Ended
December 31, 2024
  

For the period from August 16, 20231 through

December 31, 2023

 
   (in thousands) 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  $2,958   $(299)
Net cash used in investing activities   (3,787)   (5,822)
Net cash provided by financing activities   1,098    6,187 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents  $269   $66 

 

 

1: Date of inception

 

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Operating Activities

 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $2.96 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $0.30 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023, or an increase of $3.26 million, or 1,089%. The increase in operating cash flow was a result of the continued growth of our business, improved profitability and our ability to successfully manage our working capital.

 

Investing Activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities of $3.79 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily related to purchases of equipment of $3.73 million and capitalized software of $0.37 million, partially offset by proceeds from the sale of equipment of $0.31 million.

 

Net cash used in investing activities of $5.82 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023 was related to purchases of equipment.

 

Financing Activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities of $1.10 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily driven by capital contributions from the owners of $1.50 million, partially offset by payment of finance lease liabilities of $0.40 million.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities of $6.19 million for the period from August 16, 2023 (date of inception) through December 31, 2023 was primarily attributable to capital contributions from the owners.

 

Recent /Accounting Pronouncements

 

Refer to the notes to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus in this proxy statement/prospectus for a full description of recently adopted accounting pronouncements.

 

Emerging Growth Company Status

 

We are an emerging growth company, as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards issued subsequent to the enactment of the JOBS Act, until such time as those standards apply to private companies. We have elected to use this extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date that it (i) is no longer an emerging growth company or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opts out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act. As a result, the accompanying consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with the new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Interest Rate Risk

 

We had cash and cash equivalents totaling $9.75 million and $0.34 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Cash equivalents were invested primarily in money market funds. Our investment policy is focused on the preservation of capital and supporting our liquidity needs. Under our investment policy, we invest in highly rated securities, issued by the U.S. government or liquid money market funds. We do not invest in financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes, nor do we use leveraged financial instruments. We utilize external investment managers who adhere to the guidelines of our investment policy. A hypothetical 10% change in interest rates would not have a material impact on the value of our cash, cash equivalents, net loss or cash flows.

 

As of the date of this filing, we have exposure to interest rate risk from our variable rate debt. We do not hedge our exposure to changes in interest rates. We had $4.84 million and zero in variable rate debt outstanding and $1.43 million and zero in the Related Party Loan outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. A hypothetical 10% change in interest rates would not have a material impact on annualized interest expense.

 

Cryptocurrency Exchange Risk

 

We are exposed to cryptocurrency risks that arise from normal business operations. These risks include transaction gains and losses associated with transactions denominated in currencies other than our functional currency and the remeasurement of cryptocurrencies to our U.S. dollar reporting currency. As such, we have exposure to adverse changes in cryptocurrency exchange rates associated with blockchain rewards, and network compute services offered to customers. Transaction gains or losses are included in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations, as incurred.

 

Our primary exposures related to cryptocurrency denominated sales and expenses are in Aethir tokens (“ATH”) and Bittensor tokens (“TAO”), however, the respective balances were zero as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

 

Inflation Risk

 

We do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations, other than its impact on the general economy, which includes labor costs. Nonetheless, if our costs, in particular personnel-related costs, continue to become subject to significant inflationary pressures, we may not be able to fully offset such higher costs through price increases. Our inability or failure to do so could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

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Exhibit 99.4

 

Boost Run Completes Business Combination with Willow Lane and is Approved to List

on Nasdaq with Ticker Symbol “BRUN”

 

Company Enters Public Markets with Expanded Customer Commitments,

Strengthened Supply Chain, and Growing AI Infrastructure Footprint

 

NORTHBROOK, Ill. and NEW YORK, May 8, 2026 — Boost Run, Inc. (“Boost Run” or the “Company”), a provider of AI cloud infrastructure and high performance compute (“HPC”), today announced the completion of its business combination (the “Business Combination”) with Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. (“Willow Lane”), further strengthening its balance sheet with gross proceeds (prior to transaction expenses) of $134.5 million, representing the full Willow Lane trust account as a result of no redemptions being submitted.

 

Boost Run delivers scalable infrastructure for enterprise AI and HPC workloads, including GPU compute, CPU nodes, managed Kubernetes, and shared storage through an intuitive console and API, all backed by SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and ISO 27701 certifications at the operator level.

 

Shares of the Company are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq on May 11, 2026, under the ticker “BRUN.”

 

“Today is an important milestone and we remain focused on execution. We built Boost Run to deliver trusted, high-performance AI infrastructure for customers that need control, speed, reliability, and compliance. Since announcing this transaction, we have achieved NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud validation, expanded contracted demand, strengthened supply and financing relationships, and increased deployment capacity,” said Andy Karos, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Boost Run. “That progress reflects the operating model we set out to build: aligning customer demand with hardware availability, data center capacity, and financing to enable rapid deployment. We appreciate Willow Lane’s partnership in getting us to this point, and our focus now is delivering for customers and shareholders as a public company.”

 

“From the outset, we believed Boost Run was different. This was not a speculative capacity story, but a company built by proven operators with a trusted, compliant AI infrastructure platform, a capital-efficient deployment model designed to efficiently convert contracted demand into cash flow, and clear alignment across customer demand, hardware, data center capacity and capital. Since signing, that thesis has been reinforced by larger and longer-duration customer commitments, expanded ecosystem relationships, and meaningful third-party validation. We believe today’s closing marks the beginning of Boost Run’s next phase of value creation, and we look forward to supporting the company’s long-term objectives as shareholders,” said Luke Weil, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Willow Lane. “On behalf of Willow Lane, I want to thank Andy and the entire Boost Run team for their partnership, as well as our legal, banking, investor relations and strategic partners for their commitment, expertise and hard work throughout this process.”

 

 
 

 

Since announcing the business combination agreement in September 2025, Boost Run has:

 

Achieved elite NVIDIA technical validation. Boost Run achieved NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud status on NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, joining an exclusive group of global cloud providers validated against NVIDIA’s highest cloud performance standards. The Company continues to build on its position as an NVIDIA Preferred Cloud Service Provider, supporting access to next-generation AI infrastructure in a supply-constrained market.
   
Strengthened its relationship with Dell across hardware, software, and financing to provide scale. The Company entered into a $1.44 billion purchase agreement with Dell Technologies to support growing enterprise demand for AI compute and storage infrastructure. The Company also expanded its relationship with Dell Financial Services, which seeks to align flexible capital deployment with customer contract timelines.
   
Expanded data center footprint to increase available capacity and geographic diversification: The Company has secured additional data center capacity in the United States, leveraging colocation economics while adding geographic diversity. Phased capacity activation aligned with hardware availability and customer demand ensures rapid deployment and customer onboarding.

 

Advisors

 

BTIG, LLC, Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC, and D.A. Davidson & Co. served as capital markets advisors to Willow Lane. Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP and Ogier (Cayman) LLP served as legal advisors to Willow Lane. Winston & Strawn LLP has served as legal advisor to Boost Run. Riveron Consulting LLC served as the equity capital markets and investor relations advisor on the transaction.

 

About Boost Run

 

Boost Run is a leading provider of scalable cloud infrastructure purpose-built for enterprise AI and high-performance computing workloads. The platform delivers GPU compute, CPU nodes, managed Kubernetes orchestration, and shared storage through an intuitive management console and a robust API layer, enabling organizations to provision and scale resources across thousands of nodes in minutes. Organizations rely on Boost Run to power their most demanding AI workloads with the performance, security, and reliability their operations require. Boost Run maintains SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and ISO 27701 certifications at the operator level, and partners with data center facilities that uphold equivalent security and compliance standards.

 

 
 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “expect,” “continue,” “should,” “would,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “future,” “outlook” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, references with respect to statements about Boost Run’s new and expanded commercial relationships; statements about Boost Run’s market opportunity and the potential growth of that market; Boost Run’s strategy, outcomes and growth prospects; trends in Boost Run’s industry and markets; the competitive environment in which Boost Run operates; and the ability for Boost Run to raise funds to support its business. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Boost Run’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Boost Run.

 

These forward-looking statements (including projections) are predictions, and other statements about future events or conditions that are based on current expectations, estimates and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties; the inability of Boost Run to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination; the ability to maintain the listing of Boost Run’s securities on Nasdaq; changes in business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; Boost Run’s limited operating history, lack of history of operating as a public company and the rapidly evolving industry in which it operates; Boost Run’s use and reporting of business and operational metrics; uncertainties surrounding Boost Run’s business model; Boost Run’s expectations regarding future financial performance, capital requirements and unit economics; Boost Run’s competitive landscape; capital market, interest rate and currency exchange risks; Boost Run’s ability to manage growth and expand its operations; Boost Run’s ability to attract and retain additional customers and additional business from existing customers; Boost Run’s ability to secure additional data center capacity at affordable rates; Boost Run’s ability to acquire the GPUs necessary to expand its business at anticipated prices; the prices at which Boost Run will be able to sell the services it provides; Boost Run’s ability to provide reliable high compute services; Boost Run’s ability to successfully develop and sell new products and services; the risk that Boost Run’s technology and infrastructure may not operate as expected, including but not limited to as a result of significant coding, manufacturing or configuration errors; the failure to offer high quality technical support; Boost Run’s dependence on members of its senior management and its ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; uncertainty or changes with respect to taxes, trade conditions and the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment; risks related to the marketing of Boost Run’s services to various government entities; uncertainty or changes with respect to laws and regulations; data protection or cybersecurity incidents and related regulations; disruption in the electrical power grid at or near one or more of Boost Run’s data centers; physical security breaches; supply chain disruptions; changes in tariffs or import restrictions; Boost Run’s lack of business interruption insurance; Boost Run’s ability to maintain, protect and defend its intellectual property rights; past performance by Boost Run management team may not be indicative of the future performance of Boost Run; the risk that an active market for the securities of Boost Run may not develop; and those risk factors discussed in documents of Boost Run filed, or to be filed, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). If any of these risks materialize or the assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Boost Run does not presently know or cannot anticipate or that it currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Boost Run’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Boost Run anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Boost Run’s assessments to change. However, while Boost Run may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Boost Run specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. Readers are referred to the most recent reports filed with the SEC by Boost Run. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and Boost Run undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Contacts

 

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