MarketWise, Inc. announced that on March 1, 2023, Paul Idzik, who has served as the lead independent director of the company since the completion of the Company's initial business combination in July 2021, informed the Company that he will step down from the board of directors at the end of his current term, which coincides with the Company's upcoming annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Idzik's decision is not the result of any disagreement regarding the Company's financial condition, results of operations, internal controls, disclosure controls and procedures, policies or practices.