Crown PropTech (OTC:CPTKW) has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with rare earth mining firm Mkango Resources (TSX-V:MKA) at a pre-money equity value of $400 million. London-based Mkango is working to commercialize a chain of rare earth mining and refining facilities in Africa and Europe. The combined company is expected to trade on the...
At the SPAC of Dawn One of the biggest sources of uncertainty in the SPAC market in recent years has been regulatory changes, but new shifts could be in its favor. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins told CNBC yesterday that the commission would review the rules for SPACs after “rather controversial” changes to the rules passed...
McKinley Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ:MKLYU) has filed for a $150 million SPAC to hunt for an innovative target company with an experienced financial team that has dabbled in SPACs before. The new SPAC is offering investors one right to a 1/10 share in each unit with no overfunding of the trust, but it could provide a...
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...
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...
In June 2025, the SPAC market was marked by a notable rise in meeting delays, with adjournments and postponements playing a central role in extension activity, as sponsors navigated a more cautious market environment. Still, several SPACs secured shareholder approvals, and seven business combinations were completed during the month. At the same time, IPO issuance...