Calisa Acquisition Corp Announces Closing of $60,000,000 Initial Public Offering

Rhea-AI Summary

Calisa Acquisition Corp (ALIS) completed its initial public offering on October 23, 2025, selling 6,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit for gross proceeds of $60,000,000. Each unit contains one ordinary share and one right convertible to one-tenth of a share upon a qualifying business combination. Proceeds from the offering and a concurrent private placement were placed in trust ($60,000,000).

The units trade on Nasdaq Global Market as ALISU; ordinary shares and rights are expected to trade as ALIS and ALISR once separated. The company is a Cayman blank-check company targeting business combinations in Asia. Underwriters have a 45-day option to purchase up to 900,000 additional units to cover over-allotments.

Positive

• Gross proceeds of $60,000,000
• Issued 6,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit
• All offering proceeds placed in trust ($60,000,000)
• Nasdaq listing: units ALISU; ordinary shares ALIS; rights ALISR

Negative

• 45-day over-allotment option for 900,000 units (15% potential increase)
• Structure as a blank-check company increases business-combination uncertainty for investors

Insights

SPAC capital markets analyst

Calisa closed a standard $60,000,000 SPAC IPO with proceeds placed in trust; initial trading on Nasdaq occurred under unit ticker ALISU.

Calisa sold 6,000,000 units at $10.00 each, generating gross proceeds of $60,000,000, and placed that amount in trust. Each unit contains one ordinary share and a right to receive one tenth of one ordinary share upon completion of an initial business combination; the units currently trade under ALISU and the ordinary shares and rights are expected to trade as ALIS and ALISR once separated.

Key structural facts to note are the trust funding of $60,000,000, the underwriters\' 45-day over-allotment option for up to 900,000 units at the IPO price, and the registration statement effective October 20, 2025. The company is a Cayman exempt blank check company focused on business combinations in Asia. Watch for exercise of the over-allotment option, the timing and target of any announced business combination, and any disclosures in the prospectus\' Risk Factors and the SEC filings for concrete deal terms and use of proceeds within the next 45 days.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calisa Acquisition Corp (the “Company”) announced today that it consummates its initial public offering of 6,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The offering resulted in gross proceeds to the Company of $60,000,000.

The Company’s units are listed on the Global Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) and trade under the ticker symbol “ALISU.” Each unit consists of one ordinary share and one right entitling its holder to receive one tenth of one ordinary share upon the Company’s completion of an initial business combination, subject to adjustment. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the ordinary shares and rights are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “ALIS” and “ALISR,” respectively.

The Company is a Cayman exempt company, formed as a blank check company for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The Company intends to focus its search on businesses throughout Asia.

Of the proceeds received from the consummation of the initial public offering and a simultaneous private placement of units, $60,000,000 was placed in trust.

EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. acted as the book-running manager for the offering. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 900,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained, when available, from EarlyBirdCapital, Inc., 366 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10017, Attention: Syndicate Department, or (212) 661-0200.

A registration statement relating to these securities was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and became effective on October 20, 2025. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements.” No assurance can be given that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated in the offering prospectus. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and final prospectus for the offering filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Contact:

Hongfei Zhang
hongfei.zhang@calisaspac.com

FAQ

What did Calisa Acquisition Corp (ALIS) announce on October 23, 2025?

Calisa announced it closed an IPO of 6,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit for gross proceeds of $60,000,000.

How are Calisa units and shares expected to trade on Nasdaq after separation?

Units trade as ALISU now; ordinary shares and rights are expected to trade as ALIS and ALISR, respectively, once separated.

How much of the IPO proceeds were placed in trust for Calisa Acquisition Corp (ALIS)?

$60,000,000 of proceeds were placed in a trust following the offering and a concurrent private placement.

Does Calisa Acquisition Corp (ALIS) have an over-allotment option and how large is it?

Yes — the underwriters have a 45-day option to buy up to 900,000 additional units to cover over-allotments.

What type of company is Calisa Acquisition Corp and what is its acquisition focus?

Calisa is a Cayman blank-check company formed to complete a business combination, with a stated focus on acquisitions throughout Asia.