LanzaTech to spin out LanzaX synthetic biology unit as JV with Tharsis; appoints interim CFO

LanzaTech Global, Inc.

CFO Geoff Trukenbrod resigned effective Jan 21, 2025; Justin Pugh (FTI) appointed interim CFO.
Plans to spin out LanzaX, its synbio platform, as a joint venture with Tharsis Capital.
LanzaX will include 30+ employees and a portfolio of over 100 molecules.
Expected cost savings of ~$8M annually; spin-out expected to complete in 2025.
Move aims to accelerate synbio development and sharpen focus on core biorefining and SAF projects.

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Departed

Geoff Trukenbrod

Chief Financial Officer

LNZA · LanzaTech Global, Inc.

Effective: 2025-01-21
Successor: Justin D. Pugh
Filed: January 22, 2025, 6:59 PM ET

On January 21, 2025, Geoff Trukenbrod, Chief Financial Officer of LanzaTech Global, Inc. (the “Company”), resigned from the Company effective immediately

Appointed (interim)

Justin D. Pugh

interim Chief Financial Officer

LNZA · LanzaTech Global, Inc.

Effective: 2025-01-21
Filed: January 22, 2025, 6:59 PM ET

appointed Justin D. Pugh, to serve as interim Chief Financial Officer commencing January 21, 2025.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Geoff Trukenbrod resigned as Chief Financial Officer at LanzaTech Global, Inc..

Action: resigned
Role: Chief Financial Officer

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On January 21, 2025, Geoff Trukenbrod, Chief Financial Officer of LanzaTech Global, Inc. (the “Company”), resigned from the Company effective immediately

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Justin D. Pugh was appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer at LanzaTech Global, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: interim Chief Financial Officer

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appointed Justin D. Pugh, to serve as interim Chief Financial Officer commencing January 21, 2025.

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