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PepperLime Health Acquisition Corporation Announces Plan to Liquidate

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PepperLime Health Acquisition Corporation (PEPL) announced its inability to finalize an initial business combination by January 19, 2024. As a result, the company plans to liquidate promptly, with record holders expected to receive their pro rata portion of funds from the Trust Account on or after February 7, 2024.
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From a financial perspective, the liquidation of PepperLime Health Acquisition Corporation represents a significant event for shareholders and the market. The inability to secure an initial business combination is often indicative of broader market conditions or specific challenges within the company's strategic approach. Shareholders can expect to receive their pro rata share of the liquidated trust account, which is a common mechanism in special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) to protect investors. However, the deduction of taxes and dissolution expenses will impact the final amount disbursed. This event underscores the inherent risks associated with SPAC investments, where success is contingent upon identifying and successfully merging with a target company within a set timeframe.

The announcement by PepperLime Health Acquisition Corporation may have ripple effects within the SPAC sector and broader investment community. The failure to complete a business combination could deter investor confidence in similar ventures, especially in the health sector. Market research would monitor the aftermath of this liquidation for shifts in investor sentiment and potential impacts on the valuation of other SPACs. Additionally, the timeline for liquidation and distribution of funds will be critical for investors, who will be keen to understand the efficiency of the process and any precedents it might set for future SPAC liquidations.

Legally, the process of liquidation for a SPAC like PepperLime Health Acquisition Corporation is governed by its Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association. Investors should be aware that the company is bound by these legal documents to distribute the funds from the Trust Account in accordance with the terms set forth. The allocation of up to $100,000 for dissolution expenses is a standard practice to cover the costs associated with the liquidation process. It is crucial for stakeholders to review the legal terms of their investment to understand their rights and the procedures during liquidation, which can serve as a learning point for due diligence in future investments.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / January 25, 2024 / PepperLime Health Acquisition Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:PEPL) today announced that it was not able to consummate an initial business combination by January 19, 2024, and pursuant to its Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Company intends to liquidate promptly.

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It is currently expected that record holders as of February 7, 2024, will receive their pro rata portion of funds (less taxes and up to $100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses) from the trust account of the Company (the "Trust Account") on or about February 8, 2024. Beneficial owners of the Company's ordinary shares held in "street name" will not need to take any action in order to receive the redemption amount. The Company's sponsor waived its liquidation rights with respect to its outstanding ordinary shares issued prior to the Company's initial public offering. There will be no liquidating distributions with respect to the Company's redeemable warrants.

The Company expects that the last day of trading of the Company's Class A ordinary shares, redeemable warrants and units (collectively, the "Securities") on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") will be February 7, 2024.

About PepperLime Health Acquisition Corporation
PepperLime Health Acquisition Corporation is a blank check company incorporated in the Cayman Islands whose business purpose is to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may include, and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company may include, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements regarding possible business combinations and the financing thereof, and related matters, as well as all other statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release, are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would" and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management team, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company's management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors detailed in the Company's filings with the SEC. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are qualified in their entirety by this paragraph. 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 filed with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Contact Information

Eran Pilovky
Chief Financial Officer
eran@pepperlimehealth.com

SOURCE: PepperLime Health Acquisition Corporation

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FAQ

What is the latest announcement from PepperLime Health Acquisition Corporation (PEPL)?

PEPL announced its inability to consummate an initial business combination by January 19, 2024, and plans to liquidate promptly.

When will record holders receive their portion of funds from the Trust Account?

Record holders are expected to receive their pro rata portion of funds from the Trust Account on or after February 7, 2024.

What is the ticker symbol for PepperLime Health Acquisition Corporation?

The ticker symbol for PepperLime Health Acquisition Corporation is PEPL.

What is the reason behind the decision to liquidate promptly?

The decision to liquidate promptly was made due to the inability to finalize an initial business combination by the specified date.

How much interest will be paid to cover dissolution expenses?

Up to $100,000 of interest will be paid to cover dissolution expenses from the Trust Account.

What is the expected date for record holders to receive their portion of funds?

Record holders are expected to receive their pro rata portion of funds from the Trust Account on or after February 7, 2024.

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