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DMIIU CEO Lynn Stockwell resigns after Sponsor fails to repay $566K overpayment; Roger Bendelac appointed CEO
Drugs Made In America Acquisition II Corp.
- Lynn Stockwell resigned as CEO, Executive Chair, and Board member on Feb 28, 2026, after Board learned Sponsor could not repay $566,269 overpayment.
- Board accepted resignation and removed Stockwell from all positions effective Feb 28, 2026.
- Roger Bendelac, 69, with 30+ years in investment banking and advisory, appointed CEO effective Feb 28, 2026.
- Sponsor withdrew $1.1M from working capital; $566K+ used for expenses unrelated to the Company and not repaid.
- Bendelac's compensation not yet determined; Board will consider and disclose terms later.