MIAMI, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vision Sensing Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:VSACU, VSAC, VSACW)) (the "Company"), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that on March 1, 2024, its sponsor, Vision Sensing, LLC, deposited $60,000 into the Company's trust account, which is the sum that the Company must pay to extend the date by which the Company must consummate its initial business combination from March 3, 2024, to April 3, 2024 (the "Extension"). The Company has issued to its sponsor a non-interest bearing, unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of $60,000 as consideration for the funding. This is the fifth of up to six one-month extensions that the Company is authorized to obtain under its amended and restated certificate of incorporation as recently amended on October 25, 2023.
The Extension provides the Company with additional time to complete its initial business combination (the "Business Combination") with Mediforum Co. Ltd., a Korean company ("Mediforum"), pursuant to a merger agreement dated January 12, 2024 (as it may be amended and/or restated from time to time, the "Merger Agreement").
About Mediforum
Mediforum Co., Ltd is a leading Korean biotechnology company established in 2015, headquartered in Seoul, Korea and led by a management team that has a deep understanding of the biotech industry and a proven track record of success. Mediforum's mission is to enhance the quality of life for those facing conditions like Alzheimer's disease (AD) and neuropathic pain. With a diverse portfolio, including anti-dementia medications and health functional foods, our flagship product, PM012, is currently in Phase 2b trials for Alzheimer's disease (AD), with plans for subsequent Phase 3 trials in Korea and the U.S. PM012 also explores indications for Parkinson's disease (PD) and stroke. Addressing the non-narcotic therapies, MF018 is in Phase 2 for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN), with Phase 3 trials planned. Its versatility extends to Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN). As Mediforum anticipates its listing on NASDAQ, Mediforum is poised to become the first Korean biotech on this global platform, solidifying their commitment to technology, innovation, and transformative healthcare solutions. For more information, please visit: http://gmediforum.com/us.
Norwich Capital Limited and American General Business Association & SME Overseas IPO Capital Group are acting as the Lead Advisor and Co-Advisor for Mediforum, Loeb & Loeb LLP is acting as the US Legal Counsel to Mediforum and Next Law LLP is acting as the Korean Legal Counsel to Mediforum.
About Vision Sensing Acquisition Corp.
Vision Sensing Acquisition Corp. ("VSAC") is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company ("SPAC") that has been established to focus on the acquisition of a private technology company.
EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, is serving as Capital market Advisor to VSAC and ARC Group Limited is serving as Financial Advisor to VSAC.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains, and certain oral statements made by representatives of VSAC, Mediforum, and their respective affiliates, from time to time may contain, "forward-looking statements" within the ...