LightJump Acquisition stockholders approved merging with Moolec Science, a food ingredient company focused on producing animal proteins in plants through molecular farming. Approximately 92% of the votes cast were in favor of the business combination, according to a press release.
The SPAC in a later 8-K filing disclosed that 2,716,176 shares were redeemed in connection with the vote. Following previous cash-outs in connection with an extension vote on the deal, LightJump’s final redemption rate hovered at 99.6%.
At deal announcement in June, the combined company was expected to be funded with $138 million cash held in LightJump’s trust, assuming no redemptions and before payment of transaction expenses. In addition, LightJump entered into a backstop agreement with entities affiliated with Moolec to guarantee a minimum of $10 million at closing.
The transaction is still expected to close Friday.
UK-based Moolec Sciences is engaged in molecular farming for the new food industry that uses plants to produce animal proteins. Read more.
