WinVest Acquisition Corp. Announces Extension of Termination Date and Additional Contribution to Trust Account to Extend Termination Date

Rhea-AI Summary

WinVest Acquisition Corp. (OTC: WINV) has announced a one-month extension of its deadline to complete an initial business combination, moving from July 17, 2025, to August 17, 2025. To facilitate this extension, the company will deposit $30,000 (approximately $0.116 per unredeemed share) into its trust account.

The funds will come from a drawdown on a $90,000 unsecured non-interest-bearing promissory note issued to WinVest SPAC LLC on June 16, 2025. This extension provides additional time for the SPAC to identify and complete a suitable business combination.

Positive

• Extension provides additional time to complete a business combination
• Additional $30,000 contributed to trust account protects shareholder value
• Company has secured financing through $90,000 promissory note for potential future extensions

Negative

• Delay in finding/completing initial business combination
• Additional costs incurred for extension
• Risk of potential liquidation if no deal is completed by new deadline

Cambridge, MA, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WinVest Acquisition Corp. (OTC: WINV, the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved an extension of the period of time available to the Company to consummate an initial business combination by one month from July 17, 2025 to August 17, 2025 (the “Termination Date”), as permitted under the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended. The purpose of the extension is to provide additional time for the Company to complete an initial business combination.

In connection with the extension, $30,000 (representing approximately $0.116 per unredeemed share of common stock issued in the Company’s initial public offering) will be deposited into the trust account established in connection with the Company’s initial public offering pursuant to the Company’s second drawdown upon an unsecured non-interest-bearing promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $90,000 issued by the Company to WinVest SPAC LLC (the “Sponsor”) on June 16, 2025.

About WinVest Acquisition Corp.

WinVest Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, including statements about the successful consummation of the Company’s initial business combination, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and prospectus for the Company’s initial public offering and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based, except as required by law.

Contact:

WinVest Acquisition Corp.
Manish Jhunjhunwala
(617) 658-3094

FAQ

What is the new termination date for WinVest Acquisition Corp (WINV)?

WinVest Acquisition Corp has extended its termination date by one month from July 17, 2025, to August 17, 2025.

How much is WINV contributing to the trust account for the extension?

WINV is contributing $30,000, which represents approximately $0.116 per unredeemed share of common stock from the IPO.

What is the source of funds for WINV's extension payment?

The funds come from a drawdown on an unsecured non-interest-bearing promissory note of $90,000 issued to WinVest SPAC LLC on June 16, 2025.

What happens if WINV doesn't complete a business combination by the new deadline?

If WINV fails to complete a business combination by August 17, 2025, they may need to seek another extension or face potential liquidation according to SPAC regulations.

How does the WINV extension affect shareholders?

Shareholders benefit from $0.116 per unredeemed share being added to the trust account, while getting additional time for the company to complete a business combination.