Newcourt Acquisition Corp (“Newcourt”) (NASDAQ: NCAC) announced today that the conditions to closing the business combination (the “Business Combination”) pursuant to the Amended and Restated Business Combination Agreement, dated July 31, 2023 (as amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Amended and Restated Business Combination Agreement”), by and among Newcourt, Newcourt SPAC Sponsor LLC, Psyence Group Inc. (CSE: PSYG) (“Psyence”), Psyence Biomedical Ltd., a corporation organized under the laws of Ontario, Canada (“Pubco”), Psyence (Cayman) Merger Sub, Psyence Biomed Corp., and Psyence Biomed II Corp. have not yet been satisfied and the business combination has not closed. The parties are working together to expeditiously satisfy such closing conditions, including obtaining the approval of Nasdaq to list Pubco’s ordinary shares following the closing of the business combination. On January 22, 2024, Newcourt’s shareholders approved to extend the date by which Newcourt must consummate its initial business combination from January 22, 2024 to February 22, 2024. There can be no assurance that the business combination will be consummated by February 22, 2024.
About Newcourt Acquisition Corp
Newcourt is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) committed to identifying and merging with high-potential companies. Newcourt focuses on creating value for its shareholders by facilitating strategic business combinations with companies that demonstrate strong growth prospects and a commitment to excellence.
Psyence is a life science biotechnology company listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange with a focus on natural psychedelics. The Psyence Biomed Division works with natural psilocybin products for the healing of psychological trauma and its mental health consequences in the context of palliative care. Our name “Psyence” combines the words psychedelic and science to affirm our commitment to producing psychedelic medicines developed through evidence-based research.
Informed by nature and guided by science, we built and operate one of the world’s first federally licensed commercial psilocybin mushroom cultivation and production facilities in Southern Africa. Our team brings international experience in both business and science and includes experts in mycology, neurology, palliative care, and drug development. We work to develop advanced natural psilocybin products for clinical research and development. Our key divisions, Psyence Production, Psyence Therapeutics and Psyence Function, anchor an international collaboration, with operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, Southern Africa, Australia, and a presence in the United States.