Bright Lights Acquisition Corp. announced the pricing of its $200 million IPO this evening and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “BLTSU” Thursday, January 7.
The new company aims to combine with a business operating in the consumer products and media, entertainment and sports sectors valued at $500 million to $1.5 billion. Bright Lights is led by CEO Michael Mahan, CFO and Secretary Hahn Lee alongside non-executive Co-Chairmen Allen Shapiro and John Howard.
Total SPAC deal count for 2021 year-to-date is now 10 with $2.2 billion in gross proceeds raised. This offering is expected to close on Monday, January 11.
Jefferies LLC and Moelis & Company LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is serving as Issuer’s Counsel with Paul Hastings LLP serving as Underwriter’s Counsel. Marcum LLP serves as auditor. Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company LLC is acting as trustee.
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