An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company first sells its shares to the public and becomes a stock-listed company. It matters because it allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors, helping it grow, while giving early shareholders a way to sell some of their ownership.
special purpose acquisition companyfinancial
A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a company formed with the sole purpose of raising money through a public offering to buy or merge with an existing private business. It acts like a vehicle that allows private companies to go public more quickly and with less complexity. For investors, it offers an opportunity to invest early in a potential acquisition, though it also carries risks if the intended deal doesn’t materialize.
SPACfinancial
A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a company formed specifically to raise money through an initial public offering (IPO) with the goal of buying or merging with an existing private company. For investors, a SPAC offers a way to invest in a potential future business without initially knowing which company it will acquire, making it a way to access new investment opportunities that might otherwise be difficult to invest in directly.
An over-allotment option is a special agreement that allows underwriters to sell more shares than initially planned if demand is high. Think of it like a retailer offering extra units of a popular product to meet additional customer interest. This option helps ensure the full sale is completed and can also give investors extra shares if they want more.
trust accountfinancial
A trust account is a special bank or brokerage account where assets are held and managed by a designated person or firm (the trustee) for the benefit of another person or group (the beneficiary). It matters to investors because it separates assets from personal or corporate funds, can protect assets, control how and when money is used, and may affect tax or legal rights—think of it as a locked drawer opened only under agreed rules.
Form 8-Kregulatory
A Form 8-K is a report that companies file with the government to share important news quickly, such as changes in leadership, major business deals, or financial updates. It matters because it helps investors stay informed about significant events that could affect the company's value or stock price.
final prospectusregulatory
A final prospectus is the official, completed disclosure document that describes a securities offering, including the business, financial details, risks, how many shares are being sold and how proceeds will be used. Think of it like the full instruction manual and ingredient list for an investment: it gives potential buyers the facts they need to judge value and risk before committing money. Investors rely on it to compare offerings and make informed choices.
forward-looking statementsregulatory
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
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PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
GigCapital9 Corp. (NASDAQ: GIXXU) (the “Company” or “GigCapital9”), a Cayman Islands exempted company, and the 9th Private-to-Public Equity (PPE) ™ of GigCapital Global (also known as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC), announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 25,300,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit, including an additional 3,300,000 units sold pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option, for gross proceeds of $253 million. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fifth (1/5) of one Class A ordinary share. Each whole right entitles the holder to receive one Class A ordinary share upon the closing of the Company’s initial business combination.
The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market (“NASDAQ”) under the ticker symbol “GIXXU” on January 27, 2026. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and the rights are expected to be traded on NASDAQ under the symbols “GIX” and “GIXXR,” respectively.
Led by Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Dr. Avi Katz, Founding Managing Member of GigCapital Global, the Company has a duration of 24 months to identify an exceptional TMT company to take public by business combination. The Company intends to focus on opportunities in the aerospace and defense services industry and the technology, media and telecommunications industry (“TMT”), including TMT companies focused on cybersecurity and secured communications and quantum-based command and control systems, and artificial intelligence and machine learning industries.
D. Boral Capital LLC acted as the sole lead book-running manager for the offering. The Company was represented by DLA Piper LLP (US) as its legal counsel and D. Boral Capital was represented by Lucosky Brookman LLP as its legal counsel.
Of the proceeds received from the consummation of the initial public offering and a simultaneous private placement of units, $253 million (or $10.00 per unit sold in the public offering) was placed in the Company’s trust account. An audited balance sheet of the Company as of January 28, 2026 reflecting receipt of the proceeds upon consummation of the initial public offering and the private placement will be included as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
A final prospectus relating to and describing the final terms of the offering has been filed with the SEC. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by contacting D. Boral Capital LLC, Attn: Syndicate Department, 590 Madison Ave., 39th Floor, New York, New York, by telephone at (212) 970-5150 or by email at dbccapitalmarkets@dboralcapital.com. Copies of the final prospectus can also be accessed through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
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.
Note Concerning Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the initial public offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such 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 Company’s offering filed with the SEC, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. 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, except as required by law.
About GigCapital9 Corp.
GigCapital9 Corp. is a Private-to-Public Equity (PPE) company, also known as special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) with a Mentor-Investor™ methodology and a mission to partner with a high technology differentiating company to forge a successful path to the public markets through a business combination. GigCapital9 Corp. aims to partner with an innovative company with exceptional leaders in order to create an industry-leading partnership that will be successful for years to come.
Private-to-Public Equity (PPE)™ and “Mentor-Investor™ are trademarks of GigManagement, LLC, a member entity of GigCapital Global and affiliate of GigCapital9 Corp., used pursuant to agreement.
