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Sponsor overpayment leads to CEO change at Drugs Made In America II (DMII)

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Drugs Made In America Acquisition II Corp. reported a leadership change following sponsor-related cash withdrawals from its working capital account. Between its September 2025 IPO and September 30, 2025, the sponsor withdrew an aggregate $1,100,000, including $325,000 to repay a working capital note and $208,000 for other offering costs and expenses.

An additional $566,269 appeared as an overpayment to the sponsor, and at least $200,000 was withdrawn to pay expenses described as unrelated to the company, together referred to as the Overpayment Amount. After the board directed the sponsor to return this Overpayment Amount and learned on February 12, 2026 that it would not be repaid, the board requested the resignation of CEO and executive chair Lynn Stockwell. Her resignation became effective February 28, 2026, and she was removed as CEO, executive chair, and director.

On February 28, 2026, the board appointed Roger Bendelac as Chief Executive Officer, effective upon Ms. Stockwell’s resignation. The company highlights Mr. Bendelac’s multi‑decade experience in investment banking, capital markets, and corporate advisory roles, and notes that his compensation terms will be determined and disclosed in a future filing.

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  • Material governance and leadership disruption: Sponsor-related withdrawals, an overpayment that the sponsor would not repay, and the resulting removal of CEO and executive chair Lynn Stockwell represent a significant governance event and leadership turnover that could concern investors in this SPAC.

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Board replaces CEO after sponsor overpayment issue and non-repayment.

The company describes sizeable cash withdrawals by its sponsor, totaling $1,100,000, from the working capital account soon after the IPO. Portions repaid sponsor obligations, while $566,269 plus at least $200,000 are characterized as an overpayment and expenses unrelated to the company.

After directing the sponsor to return this Overpayment Amount, the board reports learning on February 12, 2026 that it would not be repaid. The board then requested and accepted the resignation of CEO and executive chair Lynn Stockwell, effective on February 28, 2026, and removed her from all roles, signaling a serious governance response.

On the same date, the board appointed Roger Bendelac as Chief Executive Officer, citing more than 30 years of capital markets and advisory experience. His compensation package remains to be determined and will be addressed in a later disclosure. Overall, this sequence reflects a material leadership change following a significant sponsor-related cash issue.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 5, 2026 (February 28, 2026)

 

Drugs Made In America Acquisition II Corp.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Cayman Islands   001-42863   99-1815624
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

1 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 700

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

646-726-7074

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e 4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Units, each consisting of one ordinary share, $0.0001 par value, and one right to receive one-tenth of one ordinary share   DMIIU   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share   DMII   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Rights, each entitling the holder to receive one-tenth of one Ordinary Share   DMIIR   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.02. Departures of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

As previously reported in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2025, for Drugs Made In America Acquisition II Corp. (the “Company”), between the completion of the Company’s initial public offering on September 26, 2025 and September 30, 2025, the sponsor to the Company (the “Sponsor”) withdrew an aggregate amount of $1,100,000 (the “Withdrawal”) from the Company’s working capital account (the “Account”). Of the aggregate Withdrawal amount, $325,000 was used to repay an outstanding working capital note (the “Note”) to the Sponsor and $208,000 was used to repay other offering costs and expenses to the Sponsor, which amounts, in aggregate, were above the amounts previously advanced by the sponsor to the Company under the Note. An additional amount of $566,269 also appeared as an overpayment to the Sponsor by the Company and between September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2025, the Sponsor withdrew additional funds from the Account, in an amount no less than $200,000 to pay for expenses unrelated to the Company (the “Overpayment Amount”). On February 12, 2026, after the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) directed the Sponsor to return the full Overpayment Amount, the Board and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (the “CFO”) learned that Sponsor would not be able to repay the Overpayment Amount back to the Company. 

 

Based on the foregoing, on February 18, 2026, at the request of the Board, Lynn Stockwell agreed to tender her resignation as Chief Executive Officer, Executive Chair of the Board and as a Board member. The Board received notification of Ms. Stockwell’s resignation on February 28, 2026 and such resignation was effective upon receipt. The Board accepted Ms. Stockwell’s resignation and Ms. Stockwell was removed as Chief Executive Officer, Executive Chair of the Board and as a member of the Board.

 

As a result of the above conduct by the Sponsor and Ms. Stockwell, the Board adopted resolutions taking the following actions:

 

1. On February 28, 2026, Ms. Stockwell was removed as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Executive Chair of the Board and as a member of the Board; and

 

2. On February 28, 2026, Roger Bendelac was appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Company to be effective as of the date of Ms. Stockwell’s resignation as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

 

Mr. Bendelac’s background is as follows:

 

Roger Bendelac, 69 years old, has over 30 years of experience in investment banking, capital markets, and corporate advisory services. Since 2015, Mr. Bendelac has also engaged in corporate advisory and investment activities through multiple advisory entities under his direction, providing services in capital formation, mergers and acquisitions, public company structuring, and cross-border transactions. Since September 2025, he has served as a consultant with Silverbear Inc., a corporate business consulting firm. He has also served as a director for Apex AI Solutions Limited, an artificial intelligence applications and technology company since September 2025. Since April 2023, Mr. Bendelac has served as secretary of RB Consulting Group Ltd. a corporate consulting firm. Starting in March, 2018, he was appointed and has continued to serve as a director for Opencap Global Inc. He is also currently a business consultant and has served as president and director of SP Associates Corp., a management consulting and corporate advisory services firm since March 2016.

 

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Bendelac and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed as an officer of the Company. There are no family relationships between Mr. Bendelac and any director or executive officer of the Company. Mr. Bendelac has not been involved in any related party transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

In connection with his appointment, Mr. Bendelac’s compensation has not yet been determined. The Board of Directors intends to consider and approve a compensation arrangement at a future date. The Company will disclose the material terms of any such arrangement in a subsequent filing, as required.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: March 6, 2026

 

  DRUGS MADE IN AMERICA ACQUISITION II CORP.
     
  By:  /s/ Roger Bendelac
    Name:  Roger Bendelac
    Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

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FAQ

What governance issue did Drugs Made In America Acquisition II Corp. (DMII) disclose?

The company disclosed that its sponsor withdrew an aggregate $1,100,000 from its working capital account soon after the IPO, including an additional $566,269 overpayment and at least $200,000 for expenses described as unrelated to the company.

Why did the CEO of Drugs Made In America Acquisition II Corp. (DMII) resign?

CEO and executive chair Lynn Stockwell agreed to tender her resignation after the board directed the sponsor to return the Overpayment Amount and later learned on February 12, 2026 that the sponsor would not be able to repay it.

When did Lynn Stockwell’s resignation at Drugs Made In America Acquisition II Corp. (DMII) become effective?

The board received Lynn Stockwell’s resignation on February 28, 2026, and it became effective upon receipt. On that date she was removed as Chief Executive Officer, Executive Chair of the Board, and as a member of the Board.

Who is the new CEO of Drugs Made In America Acquisition II Corp. (DMII)?

On February 28, 2026, the board appointed Roger Bendelac as Chief Executive Officer, effective as of Lynn Stockwell’s resignation date. He brings over 30 years of experience in investment banking, capital markets, and corporate advisory services.

How much did the sponsor withdraw that was described as an overpayment at DMII?

The company reports an additional $566,269 that appeared as an overpayment to the sponsor, plus withdrawals of no less than $200,000 used to pay expenses described as unrelated to the company, collectively referred to as the Overpayment Amount.

Has Drugs Made In America Acquisition II Corp. (DMII) set compensation for its new CEO?

The company states that compensation for new Chief Executive Officer Roger Bendelac has not yet been determined. The board intends to consider and approve a compensation arrangement later and will disclose the material terms in a subsequent filing.

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