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PowerUp shareholders approve merger with Aspire Biopharma; redemptions of ~$5.8M
Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc.
- All proposals approved at Feb 4 meeting, including business combination, domestication, and charter changes.
- 507,631 shares redeemed for $5.8M ($11.43/share), leaving ~$5.8M removed from trust.
- Closing expected before Feb 17, 2025; combined company to trade as ASBP (common) and ASBPW (warrants) on Nasdaq.
- Seven directors elected to staggered board, including Kraig Higginson, Michael Howe, Gary Stein, others.
- Adjournment proposal not needed due to sufficient votes for all proposals.