Trailblazer Acquisition Corp. Announces the Pricing of Upsized $240,000,000 Initial Public Offering

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Trailblazer Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:BLZR) has announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of 24,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, totaling $240 million. Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant, with whole warrants exercisable at $11.50 per share.

Trading will commence on September 10, 2025, under the symbol "BLZRU" on Nasdaq. The units will later separate into shares (BLZR) and warrants (BLZRW). The company has granted underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 3.6 million additional units.

As a blank check company, Trailblazer aims to pursue business combinations in media, communications, sports, entertainment, technology, and consumer retail sectors. The management team is led by CEO Eric Semler and CFO Eamon P. Smith, with Cantor Fitzgerald serving as the sole book-running manager.

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• Blank check company with no operating history or existing business
• No guaranteed successful business combination within required timeframe
• Investors' capital locked in trust until business combination or liquidation
• Potential dilution from warrant exercises at $11.50 per share

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SPAC IPO Specialist

Trailblazer Acquisition Corp priced its upsized $240M SPAC IPO at $10 per unit with standard structure and targeting media, technology and consumer sectors.

Trailblazer Acquisition Corp has successfully priced its upsized $240 million SPAC IPO at $10.00 per unit, which represents 24 million units in total. Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one-third of a warrant (exercisable at $11.50). The company increased its offering size, indicating strong investor interest during the roadshow process.

The SPAC has a standard structure with $10.00 per unit being placed in trust, giving shareholders the potential to redeem at this price before any acquisition closes. Trading begins September 10 on Nasdaq under "BLZRU" with the components eventually separating to trade as "BLZR" and "BLZRW" for shares and warrants respectively.

Management is led by Eric Semler as CEO and Eamon Smith as CFO, with notable board members including Thomas Lee and Tad Smith. The team has indicated they'll target businesses in media, communications, sports, entertainment, technology, and consumer retail - a fairly broad mandate that gives them flexibility in their acquisition search.

Cantor Fitzgerald is the sole book-runner, and underwriters have a 45-day option to purchase an additional 3.6 million units to cover over-allotments, potentially bringing the total raise to $276 million. With the standard 24-month timeline implied, Trailblazer now enters the growing field of SPACs seeking acquisition targets, with its focus industries providing a wide hunting ground for potential combinations.

New York, NY, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trailblazer Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) announced today the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of 24,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units are expected to be listed on The Nasdaq Global Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) and begin trading on September 10, 2025, under the ticker symbol “BLZRU.” Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant, each whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. An amount equal to $10.00 per unit will be deposited into a trust account upon the closing of the offering. Once the securities constituting the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “BLZR” and “BLZRW,” respectively. The offering is expected to close on September 11, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,600,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.

The Company is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company may pursue an acquisition opportunity in any business or industry but expects to focus on a target in in the media and communications, sports and entertainment, technology, and consumer retail industries.

The Company’s management team is led by Eric Semler, the Chief Executive Officer and Director, and Eamon P. Smith, its Chief Financial Officer. The Board of Directors also includes Thomas J. Lee, Thomas S. (“Tad”) Smith, Jr. and Steven Silverstein.

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is acting as sole book-running manager for the offering.

The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the prospectus may be obtained from Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Attention: Capital Markets, 110 East 59^th Street, New York, New York 10022, or by email at prospectus@cantor.com, or by accessing the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov.

A registration statement relating to the securities has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and became effective on September 9, 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,” including with respect to the expected closing of the proposed 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.

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 prospectus for the Company’s initial public offering filed with the SEC. Copies of these documents 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.

Investor Contacts

Trailblazer Acquisition Corp.
Eamon P. Smith, CFO
esmith@tcscapital.com

 

FAQ

What is the IPO price and size of Trailblazer Acquisition Corp. (BLZR)?

Trailblazer Acquisition Corp. priced its IPO at $10.00 per unit for a total of 24 million units, raising $240 million. Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one warrant.

When will BLZR stock start trading on Nasdaq?

The units will begin trading on September 10, 2025 under the symbol 'BLZRU'. After separation, the Class A shares and warrants will trade under 'BLZR' and 'BLZRW' respectively.

What industries is Trailblazer Acquisition Corp. targeting for merger?

Trailblazer is targeting businesses in the media and communications, sports and entertainment, technology, and consumer retail industries.

Who are the key executives leading Trailblazer Acquisition Corp. (BLZR)?

The company is led by Eric Semler as CEO and Director, and Eamon P. Smith as CFO. The board includes Thomas J. Lee, Thomas S. Smith, Jr., and Steven Silverstein.

What are the terms of BLZR's warrants?

Each whole warrant allows holders to purchase one Class A ordinary share at $11.50 per share. Only whole warrants will trade, and no fractional warrants will be issued.