BHAV Acquisition Corp II Announces Pricing of $100 Million Initial Public Offering

Investors receive shares and rights, with the rights converting into additional shares upon completion of an initial business combination.

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BHAV Acquisition Corp II (BHAIU) priced its $100 million initial public offering, with trading expected to begin October 29, 2026.

The offering comprises 10,000,000 units at $10.00 each. Each unit contains one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fourth of a Class A ordinary share upon completion of the company's initial business combination. The units are expected to trade on the Nasdaq Global Market. Closing is expected on October 30, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Sole book-running manager Maxim Group has a 45-day option to purchase up to 1,500,000 additional units at the offering price less the underwriting discount to cover over-allotments. BHAV is a blank check company formed to combine with one or more businesses. Its registration statement became effective on October 28, 2026.

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• Major point$100 million IPO priced through 10,000,000 units at $10.00 each; closing expected October 30, 2026.

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• Major point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.10,000,000 units at $10.00 each issue shares and rights, adding dilution upon the initial business combination.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.45-day over-allotment option permits up to 1,500,000 additional units at the IPO price less underwriting discount.

News Explained

BHAV has priced the IPO, but it has not yet closed; each right can deliver one-quarter of a Class A share upon a business combination, which would increase the share count and reduce existing holders’ ownership percentages if no offsetting changes occur.

Key Figures

Offering size: $100 million Units offered: 10,000,000 units Offering price: $10.00 per unit +5 more

Offering size

$100 million

Initial public offering

Units offered

10,000,000 units

Initial public offering

Offering price

$10.00 per unit

Initial public offering

Right conversion

1/4 of one Class A ordinary share

Upon consummation of the initial business combination

Over-allotment option

Up to 1,500,000 additional units

Underwriter option

Option period

45 days

Underwriter option to purchase additional units

Expected offering close

October 30, 2026

Subject to customary closing conditions

Registration statement effective

October 28, 2026

Form S-1 registration statement

Key Terms

over-allotments, underwriting discount, form s-1, registration statement

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over-allotments financial

"to cover over-allotments, if any"

An over-allotment is a temporary extra batch of shares that the underwriters of a stock offering are allowed to sell beyond the original amount, with the right to buy those shares back later. Think of it as spare tickets sold to meet demand and then reclaimed if needed to keep the market orderly; it helps stabilize the stock price after an offering and can affect short-term supply and potential dilution, which matters to investors tracking price and ownership stakes.

underwriting discount financial

"at the initial public offering price less the underwriting discount"

The underwriting discount is the fee that investment banks or broker-dealers keep when they buy securities from an issuer and resell them to the public; it’s the difference between the price paid to the company and the public offering price, shown per share or as a percentage. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash the company actually raises and is a cost built into the deal—like a sales commission—so a larger discount can mean higher issuance costs, tighter returns for new investors, and a signal about how much effort underwriters must expend to sell the offering.

form s-1 regulatory

"A registration statement on Form S-1"

A Form S-1 is the registration filing a company submits to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission when it plans to offer stock to the public, most commonly for an initial public offering. Think of it as the company’s full disclosure packet or blueprint: it contains audited financials, business description, management background, risk factors and details of the offering, giving investors the information needed to judge the company’s financial health and potential risks before buying shares.

registration statement regulatory

"A registration statement on Form S-1"

A registration statement is a formal document that companies file with a government agency to offer new shares of stock to the public. It provides essential information about the company's finances, operations, and risks, helping investors make informed decisions. Think of it as a detailed product description that ensures transparency and trust before buying into a company.

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PISCATAWAY, N.J., Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BHAV Acquisition Corp II (the “Company” or “BHAV”) today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 10,000,000 units at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one right. Each right entitles the holder to receive one-fourth (1/4) of one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of the Company’s initial business combination. The units are expected to trade on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol “BHAIU” beginning on October 29, 2026. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and rights are expected to trade on Nasdaq under the symbols “BHAI” and “BHAIR,” respectively.

BHAV is led by Giri Devanur, Chief Executive Officer and Director, and Chaitanya Kumar Setti, Chief Financial Officer and Director.

Maxim Group LLC is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

The Company has granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to 1,500,000 additional units at the initial public offering price less the underwriting discount to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is expected to close on October 30, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-299203) (as amended, the “Registration Statement”) relating to the securities to be sold in the initial public offering was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 28, 2026. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained from Maxim Group LLC, 300 Park Avenue, 16^th Floor, New York, NY 10022, Attention: Syndicate Department, by telephone at (212) 895-3745 or by email at syndicate@maximgrp.com, or by accessing the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About BHAV Acquisition Corp II

BHAV Acquisition Corp II is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the Company’s initial public offering and search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. 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 Registration Statement and related preliminary prospectus filed in connection with the initial public offering 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 Information

BHAV Acquisition Corp II
Giri Devanur
Chief Executive Officer
E-mail: giri@bhavspac.com

FAQ

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What is the price and unit structure of BHAV Acquisition Corp II's IPO?

The IPO comprises 10,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one right. Each right entitles its holder to receive one-fourth of a Class A ordinary share upon completion of the company's initial business combination.

When will BHAV Acquisition Corp II's IPO units start trading and the offering close?

The units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under BHAIU on October 29, 2026. The offering is expected to close on October 30, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

What symbols will BHAV Acquisition Corp II's shares and rights use when they trade separately?

Once separate trading begins, the Class A ordinary shares and rights are expected to trade on Nasdaq under BHAI and BHAIR, respectively.