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Illumination Acquisition Corp. I (ILLUU) sponsor discloses 25.7% stake

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SCHEDULE 13D

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Illumination Acquisition 1 Sponsor LLC and two executives report a significant ownership position in Illumination Acquisition Corp. I. They beneficially own 8,031,667 Class A ordinary shares, representing 25.7% of the class, based on 31,291,667 shares outstanding.

The sponsor initially acquired 7,666,667 ordinary shares on November 21, 2025 for $25,000, and later purchased 365,000 units for $3,650,000 in the February 26, 2026 IPO. Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one-third of a redeemable warrant.

Chief Executive Officer John Lipman and Chairman David Rosenberg indirectly share voting and dispositive power over these shares through the sponsor. They have registration rights and are party to an insider agreement requiring them to support a business combination, restrict transfers for set periods, and waive redemption rights, while stating they currently have no additional specific change-of-control plans.

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John Lipman
570 Lexington Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY, 10022
646-348-9369

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
03/02/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






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SCHEDULE 13D


Illumination Acquisition 1 Sponsor LLC
Signature:/s/ John Lipman
Name/Title:John Lipman, Chief Executive Officer
Date:03/05/2026
LIPMAN JOHN C
Signature:/s/ John Lipman
Name/Title:John Lipman
Date:03/05/2026
Rosenberg David I.
Signature:/s/ David Rosenberg
Name/Title:David Rosenberg
Date:03/05/2026

FAQ

What ownership stake is reported in the Illumination Acquisition Corp. I (ILLUU) Schedule 13D?

The Schedule 13D reports that the sponsor and two executives beneficially own 8,031,667 Class A ordinary shares, representing 25.7% of the class, based on 31,291,667 shares outstanding. This makes them a major shareholder with significant voting and dispositive influence.

Who are the reporting persons in the Illumination Acquisition Corp. I (ILLUU) Schedule 13D?

The reporting persons are Illumination Acquisition 1 Sponsor LLC, Chief Executive Officer John Lipman, and Chairman David Rosenberg. The sponsor directly holds the shares, while Lipman and Rosenberg report indirect beneficial ownership through their roles and interests in the sponsor entity.

How and when did the Illumination sponsor acquire its Illumination Acquisition Corp. I (ILLUU) shares?

On November 21, 2025, the sponsor acquired 7,666,667 ordinary shares for $25,000, about $0.003 per share. On February 26, 2026, concurrent with the IPO, it purchased 365,000 units for $3,650,000, each unit including one Class A share and one-third warrant.

What special agreements affect the Illumination Acquisition Corp. I (ILLUU) sponsor’s shares?

The sponsor, CEO John Lipman, and Chairman David Rosenberg are party to a Registration Rights Agreement and an Insider Letter Agreement. These grant registration rights, require voting in favor of a business combination, restrict transfers for specified periods, and waive redemption rights on their Class A shares.

Do the Illumination Acquisition Corp. I (ILLUU) reporting persons plan major corporate changes?

They state they currently have no plans for actions such as significant additional share acquisitions, major mergers, asset sales, board changes, or other material shifts in capitalization, structure, or listing status, beyond pursuing a business combination consistent with the SPAC’s stated business plan.

How is voting power over Illumination Acquisition Corp. I (ILLUU) shares allocated among the reporting persons?

The sponsor has sole voting and dispositive power over 8,031,667 Class A ordinary shares. John Lipman and David Rosenberg have shared voting and dispositive power over the same 8,031,667 shares, reflecting their indirect beneficial ownership through the sponsor entity.