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SEC filingIllumination Acquisition Corp 1 appointed John DeMarais as Chief Operating Officer effective April 13, 2026, with a standard indemnification agreement and no material conflicts disclosed.
The appointment of John DeMarais as COO strengthens the leadership team of Illumination Acquisition Corp 1, a SPAC, with his deep expertise in over 20 SPAC transactions and 100+ lower middle market deals. His background in investment banking at Lucid Capital Markets (Director since April 2025) and Craig-Hallum (2021-2025), plus earlier EY experience, positions him to drive deal sourcing, execution, and capital markets activities critical for SPAC operations. The standard indemnification agreement provides typical officer protections, while the absence of disclosed material interests under Item 404(a) ensures transparency for investors.