Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp. Announces Closing of $75,000,000 Initial Public Offering

Rhea-AI Summary

Charlton Aria Acquisition (Nasdaq: CHARU) has successfully completed its initial public offering of 7,500,000 units at $10.00 per unit, raising gross proceeds of $75 million before deducting underwriting discounts and expenses. Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one right, with the right entitling holders to receive one-eighth of one Class A Ordinary Share upon the company's initial business combination. The units began trading on Nasdaq under 'CHARU' on October 24, 2024, with Class A Ordinary Shares and Rights to be listed separately under 'CHAR' and 'CHARR' respectively. Clear Street served as the sole book-running manager.

Positive

• Successfully raised $75 million through IPO
• Secured listing on Nasdaq Global Market
• Units priced at $10.00, indicating strong initial valuation

Negative

• Gross proceeds subject to reduction from underwriting discounts and offering expenses
• Shareholder dilution potential through rights conversion mechanism

Insights

Financial Analyst

A new blank check company has entered the market with a $75 million IPO, offering 7,500,000 units at $10.00 each. The SPAC structure includes one Class A ordinary share and one right, with the right convertible into one-eighth of a share upon business combination completion. This follows the typical SPAC pattern but with a rights component instead of the more common warrants structure.

The market's appetite for SPACs has significantly cooled since the 2020-2021 boom, making this a notable launch in the current environment. The relatively modest size suggests a focus on smaller acquisition targets, likely in the $200-500 million enterprise value range. Investors should note that SPAC investments carry inherent risks, including potential dilution from rights conversion and uncertainty about the eventual acquisition target.

Wilmington, DE, Oct. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: CHARU), a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”) today announced that it closed its initial public offering of 7,500,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The gross proceeds from the offering were $75 million before deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq") under the ticker symbol "CHARU” on October 24, 2024.

Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share (“Class A ordinary Share”) and one right (“Right”). Each Right entitles the holder to receive one-eighth of one Class A Ordinary Share at the closing of the initial business combination of the Company. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A Ordinary Shares and Rights are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols "CHAR" and "CHARR", respectively.

Clear Street acted as the sole book-running manager in the offering.

Robinson & Cole LLP served as legal counsel to the Company. Winston & Strawn LLP served as legal counsel to Clear Street.

The offering was made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained from Clear Street, Attn: Syndicate Department, 150 Greenwich Street, 45th floor, New York, NY 10007, or by email at ecm@clearstreet.io.

A registration statement relating to these securities was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on October 24, 2024.

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 Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation

Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation is a blank check company incorporated in the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability for the purpose of effecting into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. Our efforts to identify a prospective target business will not be limited to a particular industry or geographic region.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. 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 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.

Contact Information:
Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp.

Mr. Robert W. Garner
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Director
221 W 9th St #848
Wilmington, DE 19801
Email: ceo@charltonaria.com

FAQ

How much did Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp (CHARU) raise in its IPO?

Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp raised $75 million in gross proceeds through its IPO, selling 7,500,000 units at $10.00 per unit.

When did CHARU begin trading on Nasdaq?

CHARU began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on October 24, 2024.

What does each CHARU unit consist of?

Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right, with each right entitling the holder to receive one-eighth of one Class A Ordinary Share at the closing of the initial business combination.

What are the trading symbols for Charlton Aria's securities?

The units trade under 'CHARU', with Class A Ordinary Shares and Rights to be listed under 'CHAR' and 'CHARR' respectively once separate trading begins.