On April 8, 2024, Nelson Gentiletti, a member of the Board of Directors (the ?Board?) and chair of the audit committee (the ?Audit Committee?) of Valuence Merger Corp. I (the ?Company?), resigned from the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Gentiletti?s resignation was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company?s operation, policies or practices.