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8-K filed May 6, 2026, 7:59 PM ET ticker QLEP CIK 0002102155
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Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp closes $200M SPAC IPO on NYSE

Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp

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Appointed

David Novak

Director
QLEP · Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp
Effective
2026-05-04
Filed
May 6, 2026, 7:59 PM ET
Richard Jhang, Joel Leonoff, and David Novak (collectively with Kervin Pillay, Haydar Haba, and David James Chapman, the "Directors") were appointed to the board of directors of the Company (the "Board").
Appointed

Richard Jhang

Director
QLEP · Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp
Effective
2026-05-04
Filed
May 6, 2026, 7:59 PM ET
Richard Jhang, Joel Leonoff, and David Novak (collectively with Kervin Pillay, Haydar Haba, and David James Chapman, the "Directors") were appointed to the board of directors of the Company (the "Board").
Appointed

Joel Leonoff

Director
QLEP · Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp
Effective
2026-05-04
Filed
May 6, 2026, 7:59 PM ET
Richard Jhang, Joel Leonoff, and David Novak (collectively with Kervin Pillay, Haydar Haba, and David James Chapman, the "Directors") were appointed to the board of directors of the Company (the "Board").

Source-grounded claims

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David Novak was appointed as Director at Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp.

Richard Jhang, Joel Leonoff, and David Novak (collectively with Kervin Pillay, Haydar Haba, and David James Chapman, the "Directors") were appointed to the board of directors of the Company (the "Board").

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Richard Jhang was appointed as Director at Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp.

Richard Jhang, Joel Leonoff, and David Novak (collectively with Kervin Pillay, Haydar Haba, and David James Chapman, the "Directors") were appointed to the board of directors of the Company (the "Board").

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Joel Leonoff was appointed as Director at Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp.

Richard Jhang, Joel Leonoff, and David Novak (collectively with Kervin Pillay, Haydar Haba, and David James Chapman, the "Directors") were appointed to the board of directors of the Company (the "Board").

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp: Filed amended and restated memorandum and articles of association in connection with the IPO, effective April 29, 2026 (effective 2026-04-29).

In connection with the IPO, the Company filed its amended and restated memorandum and articles of association (the “Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association”) with the Cayman Islands Registrar of Companies. The Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association have an effective date of April 29, 2026, being the date on which the special resolution to adopt the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association was passed.

SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp entered into Underwriting Agreement with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners valued at Gross proceeds of $200,000,000 (effective 2026-04-30).

An Underwriting Agreement, dated April 30, 2026, by and among the Company and A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (“A.G.P.”), as representatives of the several underwriters, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp entered into Letter Agreement with Company, its officers, its directors and the Sponsor (effective 2026-05-04).

A Letter Agreement, dated May 4, 2026, by and among the Company, its officers, its directors and the Sponsor, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.5 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp entered into Warrant Agreement with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (effective 2026-05-04).

A Warrant Agreement, dated May 4, 2026, by and between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as rights agent, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 4.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp entered into Investment Management Trust Agreement with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (effective 2026-05-04).

An Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated May 4, 2026, by and between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as trustee, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp entered into Administrative Services Agreement with Paddington Partners 88 LLC (effective 2026-05-04).

An Administrative Services Agreement, dated May 4, 2026, by and between the Company and Paddington Partners 88 LLC, which is attached as Exhibit 10.7 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp entered into Registration Rights Agreement with Paddington Partners 88 LLC and A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (effective 2026-05-04).

A Registration Rights Agreement, dated May 4, 2026, by and among the Company, Paddington Partners 88 LLC (the “Sponsor”), and A.G.P., as representatives of the several underwriters, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.2 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp entered into Private Placement Units Purchase Agreement with Paddington Partners 88 LLC (effective 2026-05-04).

A Private Placement Units Purchase Agreement, dated May 4, 2026 (the “Sponsor Private Placement Units Purchase Agreement”), by and between the Company and the Sponsor, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.3 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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