FTAC Hera Acquisition Corp. announced the pricing of its upsized $800 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “HERAU,” Thursday, March 4.
The new company intends to identify technology and financial services technology, or fintech, companies that power transformation and innovation. FTAC Hera is led by Chairman Betsy Z. Cohen and President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel G. Cohen.
Total SPAC deal count for 2021 year-to-date is now 208. This offering is expected to close on Monday, March 8.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are serving as the joint book-running managers for the offering. Ledgewood is serving as Issuer’s Counsel with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP serving as Underwriter’s Counsel. WithumSmith+Brown, PC serves as auditor. Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company is acting as trustee.
Ribbon (NASDAQ:RIBB) has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Japanese biotech firm DRC Medicine at a pro forma equity value of $422 million. Tokyo-based DRC Medicine manufactures reusable anti-bacterial and anti-allergen wearables and aims to go deeper into the medical device and pharmaceutical space. Transaction Overview Ribbon is expected to provide $50.4 million...
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NMP Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:NMPAU) announced the pricing of its $100 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “NMPAU”, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The new SPAC plans to combine with a target company that has a resilient business model with potential to scale up revenue. NMP’s management...