VMG Acquisition Corp. announced the pricing of its $200 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “VMGAU” Thursday, November 11.
The new SPAC intends to identify and complete a business transaction with a company in the high-growth consumer and retail industry. VMG is led by CEO Aarti Kapoor, CFO and Secretary Angad S. Hira, and Chairman of the Board of Directors Michael Mauze.
Total SPAC deal count for 2021 year-to-date is now 538. This offering is expected to close on Monday, November 15.
Credit Suisse and Moelis & Company are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as Issuer’s Counsel with Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP serving as Underwriter’s Counsel. Marcum, LLP serves as auditor. Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company is acting as trustee.
Hudson I (NASDAQ:HUDA) has signed a definitive agreement to combine with EV maker Aiways Europe at an equity value of $410 million. Munich, Germany-headquartered Aiways Europe is developing a line of EV SUVs for the European market with support from an affiliate manufacturer in China. The combined company is expected to trade on the Nasdaq...
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At the SPAC of Dawn Wednesday night saw two more SPACs price their IPOs, which means November’s eight listings will now eclipse October’s haul of seven and the five IPOs of September. Amid this accelerating momentum, a new name could soon be seen on a number of new SPACs. EF Hutton rebranded to D. Boral...