ZincFive, Inc. ("ZincFive" or the "Company") and Spark I Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ:SPKL) ("SPKL" or "Spark I") today announced the public filing of a registration statement on Form S-4 (as may be amended and supplemented from time to time, the "Registration Statement") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with their previously announced proposed business combination (the "Transaction" or the "Business Combination").

The Business Combination remains subject to approval by SPKL shareholders, the Registration Statement being declared effective by the SEC, and other customary closing conditions. Following the completion of the Business Combination, the combined company is expected to operate under the name ZincFive, Inc., securities of which are expected to trade on Nasdaq, subject to exchange listing approval. The Business Combination is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.