Helix Acquisition Corp. announced the pricing of its $100 million IPO this evening and its shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “HLXA” tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20.
The new company aims to combine with a biotechnology company that has a drug candidate or therapy with compelling data for the next stage in its development. Helix is led by CEO and Chairman Bihua Chen and CFO Jay Scollins.
Total SPAC deal count for 2020 year-to-date is now 145 with $55.42 billion in gross proceeds raised. This offering is expected to close on Thursday, October 22.
Jefferies LLC is serving as sole book running manager for the offering. White & Case LLP and Maples and Calder are serving as Issuer’s Counsel with Kirkland & Ellis LLP serving as Underwriter’s Counsel. WithumSmith+Brown, PC serves as auditor. Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company LLC is acting as trustee.
EQV Ventures II (NASDAQ:EVACU) announced the pricing of its upsized $420 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “EVACU”, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The new SPAC plans to merge with an energy target involved in upstream exploration or production. EQV II’s management team is led by...
Vendome Acquisition Corporation I (NASDAQ:VNMEU) announced the pricing of its $200 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “VNMEU”, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The new SPAC plans to focus its search on target business in the consumer sector operating in North America, Southeast Asia, and Europe....
Origin Investment Corp. I (NASDAQ:ORIQU) announced the pricing of its $60 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “ORIQU”, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The new SPAC aims to mount a broad search for a target with a strong management and both revenue and earnings growth potential....
1RT Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:ONCHU) announced the pricing of its $150 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “ONCHU”, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The new SPAC plans to target company in the digital asset ecosystem involved in the creation, storage, exchange or management of such assets, whether...
D. Boral ARC Acquisition II Corp. (NASDAQ:ARBCU) has filed for a $250 million SPAC to give underwriter D. Boral a second in-house SPAC to pursue deals with. The new SPAC offers investors a 1/2 warrant and an initial 18-month time frame to complete a deal. D. Boral II’s sponsor may automatically extend this once by...