Spark I Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: SPKLU) announced the pricing of its $100 million IPO this evening and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “SPKLU” on Friday, October 6, 2023. After the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “SPKL” and “SPKLW,” respectively.
The Company will likely focus its search on targets that are late-stage technology startups in Asia, or a U.S. technology company with a strong Asia presence or strategy, with enterprise value greater than $1 billion. The Company is led by its Chief Executive Officer and Chairman James Rhee, Chief Operating Officer and Board Member Kurtis Jang, and Chief Financial Officer and Board Member Ho Min (Jimmy) Kim.
Total SPAC deal count for 2023 year-to-date is now 24. This offering is expected to close on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is acting as the sole book-running manager of the offering. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. is serving as Issuer’s Counsel with Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP serving as Underwriter’s Counsel. Marcum LLP serves as auditor. Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company is acting as trustee.
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