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Zapata Quantum, Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Zapata Quantum, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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James W. Keyes departed as Director at Zapata Quantum, Inc..

“Effective upon the Closing, and in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, each of Zakary C. Brown, James W. Keyes, Cassandra S. Lee, Gerald D. Putnam and John J. Romanelli ceased serving as a director of the Surviving Company, and each of William J. Sandbrook, Michael M. Andretti and William M. Brown ceased serving as an executive officer of the Surviving Company.”

Zakary C. Brown departed as Director at Zapata Quantum, Inc..

“Effective upon the Closing, and in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, each of Zakary C. Brown, James W. Keyes, Cassandra S. Lee, Gerald D. Putnam and John J. Romanelli ceased serving as a director of the Surviving Company, and each of William J. Sandbrook, Michael M. Andretti and William M. Brown ceased serving as an executive officer of the Surviving Company.”
Shareholder Votes

Zapata Quantum, Inc. shareholders approved Election of directors to serve as directors of the Surviving Company at the 2024-02-13 meeting.

“Proposal No. 7 - The Director Election Proposal - to approve, by ordinary resolution under Cayman Island law, the election of the following persons to serve as directors of the Surviving Company until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified: Christopher Savoie, William M. Brown, Clark Golestani, Dana Jones, Jeffrey Huber, William Klitgaard and Raj Ratnakar: For Against Abstain 5,750,000 0 0”
Shareholder Votes

Zapata Quantum, Inc. shareholders approved The Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal at the 2024-02-13 meeting.

“Proposal No. 6 - The Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal - to approve, by ordinary resolution under Cayman Island law, the proposed Zapata Computing Holdings Inc. 2024 Employee Stock Purchase Plan: For Against Abstain 9,679,414 1,259,108 96”
Shareholder Votes

Zapata Quantum, Inc. shareholders approved The Equity Incentive Plan Proposal at the 2024-02-13 meeting.

“Proposal No. 5 - The Equity Incentive Plan Proposal - to approve, by ordinary resolution under Cayman Island law, the proposed Zapata Computing Holdings Inc. 2024 Equity and Incentive Plan: For Against Abstain 9,318,559 1,619,963 96”
Shareholder Votes

Zapata Quantum, Inc. shareholders approved The NYSE Issuance Proposal at the 2024-02-13 meeting.

“Proposal No. 4 - The NYSE Issuance Proposal - to approve, by ordinary resolution under Cayman Island law, for purposes of complying with the applicable listing rules of the New York Stock Exchange, the issuance of New Company Common Stock pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement and the Exchange Agreements: For Against Abstain 10,081,507 857,085 26”
Shareholder Votes

Zapata Quantum, Inc. shareholders approved The Merger Proposal at the 2024-02-13 meeting.

“Proposal No. 3 - The Merger Proposal - to approve, by ordinary resolution under Cayman Island law, the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby: For Against Abstain 10,081,371 856,997 250”
Shareholder Votes

Zapata Quantum, Inc. shareholders approved Removal of Blank Check Company Provisions at the 2024-02-13 meeting.

“Proposal 2E – Removal of Blank Check Company Provisions 10,080,912 857,356 350”
Shareholder Votes

Zapata Quantum, Inc. shareholders approved Forum Selection at the 2024-02-13 meeting.

“Proposal 2D – Forum Selection 9,681,449 1,259,073 96”
Shareholder Votes

Zapata Quantum, Inc. shareholders approved Director Election, Vacancies and Removal at the 2024-02-13 meeting.

“Proposal 2C – Director Election, Vacancies and Removal 9,679,419 1,259,103 96”
Shareholder Votes

Zapata Quantum, Inc. shareholders approved Amendments to Governing Documents at the 2024-02-13 meeting.

“Proposal 2B – Amendments to Governing Documents 9,679,034 1,259,462 122”
Shareholder Votes

Zapata Quantum, Inc. shareholders approved Increase of Authorized Shares at the 2024-02-13 meeting.

“Proposal 2A – Increase of Authorized Shares 9,679,140 1,259,382 96”
Shareholder Votes

Zapata Quantum, Inc. shareholders approved The Charter Proposal at the 2024-02-13 meeting.

“Proposal No. 2 - The Charter Proposal - to approve, by special resolution under Cayman Island law, the amendment and restatement of the Existing Governing Documents by their deletion and substitution in their entirety with the Surviving Company’s proposed certificate of incorporation (the “ Proposed Certificate of Incorporation ”) following the Domestication and the Merger: For Against Abstain 5,750,000 0 0”
Shareholder Votes

Zapata Quantum, Inc. shareholders approved The Domestication Proposal at the 2024-02-13 meeting.

“Proposal No. 1 - The Domestication Proposal - to approve, by special resolution under Cayman Island law, the change of Andretti’s jurisdiction of incorporation from the Cayman Islands to the State of Delaware (the “ Domestication ”): For Against Abstain 5,750,000 0 0”
Material Agreements

Zapata Quantum, Inc. entered into Lincoln Park Registration Rights Agreement with Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC (effective 2023-12-19).

“on December 19, 2023, Andretti and Zapata also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Lincoln Park Registration Rights Agreement”) with Lincoln Park, pursuant to which the Surviving Company has agreed to file the Lincoln Park Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) within forty-five (45) days following the Closing”
Material Agreements

Zapata Quantum, Inc. entered into Lincoln Park Purchase Agreement with Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC valued at up to $75,000,000 (effective 2023-12-19).

“On December 19, 2023, Andretti and Zapata entered into a purchase agreement (the “Lincoln Park Purchase Agreement”) with Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC (“Lincoln Park”) pursuant to which Lincoln Park has agreed to purchase from the Surviving Company, at the option the Surviving Company, up to $75,000,000 of shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Surviving Company”
Material Agreements

Zapata Quantum, Inc. entered into Business Combination Agreement with Andretti Acquisition Corp., Tigre Merger Sub, Inc., and Zapata Computing, Inc. (effective 2023-09-06).

“On September 6, 2023, Andretti Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company incorporated with limited liability (“AAC”) entered into a Business Combination Agreement”
Governance Changes

Zapata Quantum, Inc.: Shareholders approved amendments to the Company's amended and restated memorandum and articles of association (Extension Amendment and Redemption Limitation Amendment) (effective 2023-07-14).

“On July 14, 2023, in connection with the Extraordinary General Meeting (as defined below), shareholders of Andretti Acquisition Corp. (the “ Company ”) approved the Extension Amendment and the Redemption Limitation Amendment (both as defined below) to the Company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association (as may be amended from time to time, the “ Articles ”).”
Shareholder Votes

Zapata Quantum, Inc. shareholders approved The Redemption Limitation Amendment Proposal at the 2023-07-14 meeting.

“For Against Abstain 19,944,067 1,877,114 46”
Shareholder Votes

Zapata Quantum, Inc. shareholders approved The Extension Amendment Proposal at the 2023-07-14 meeting.

“For Against Abstain 19,944,769 1,876,422 36”
Debt Financings

Zapata Quantum, Inc. incurred loan of total principal amounts of $500,000, $500,000 and $100,000, respectively with Michael M. Andretti, William J. Sandbrook, William M. Brown at 4.50% per annum maturing the earlier of (i) the date on which the Company consummates an initial business combination and (ii) the liquidation of the Company.

“On March 21, 2023, Andretti Acquisition Corp. (the “ Company ”) issued three separate unsecured promissory notes (the “ Notes ”) to each of Michael M. Andretti, William J. Sandbrook and William M. Brown (collectively, the “ Payees ”), in total principal amounts of $500,000, $500,000 and $100,000, respectively. The proceeds of the Notes, which may be drawn from time to time prior to the Maturity Date (as defined below), will be used by the Company for general working capital purposes. The Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.50% per annum and shall be due and payable on the earlier of (i) the date on which the Company consummates an initial business combination (a “ Business Combination ”) and (ii) the liquidation of the Company in accordance with its amended and restated memorandum (the “ Maturity Date ”).”

William M. Brown was appointed as President and Chief Financial Officer at Zapata Quantum, Inc..

“On August 12, 2022, the board of directors of Andretti Acquisition Corp. (the “ Company ”) appointed William M. Brown to the office of President of the Company, effective immediately.”

Romanelli was appointed as Director at Zapata Quantum, Inc..

“On January 12, 2022, in connection with the IPO, Mr. Z. Brown, Mr. Keyes, Ms. Lee, Mr. Putnam and Mr. Romanelli were appointed to the board of directors of the Company.”

Putnam was appointed as Director at Zapata Quantum, Inc..

“On January 12, 2022, in connection with the IPO, Mr. Z. Brown, Mr. Keyes, Ms. Lee, Mr. Putnam and Mr. Romanelli were appointed to the board of directors of the Company.”

Lee was appointed as Director at Zapata Quantum, Inc..

“On January 12, 2022, in connection with the IPO, Mr. Z. Brown, Mr. Keyes, Ms. Lee, Mr. Putnam and Mr. Romanelli were appointed to the board of directors of the Company.”

Keyes was appointed as Director at Zapata Quantum, Inc..

“On January 12, 2022, in connection with the IPO, Mr. Z. Brown, Mr. Keyes, Ms. Lee, Mr. Putnam and Mr. Romanelli were appointed to the board of directors of the Company.”

Z. Brown was appointed as Director at Zapata Quantum, Inc..

“On January 12, 2022, in connection with the IPO, Mr. Z. Brown, Mr. Keyes, Ms. Lee, Mr. Putnam and Mr. Romanelli were appointed to the board of directors of the Company.”

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