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The INAQW news page on Stock Titan provides historical coverage related to INSU Acquisition Corp. II’s warrants and the broader corporate actions of the SPAC. INSU Acquisition Corp. II was formed as a special purpose acquisition company with a focus on the insurance industry, and its securities, including warrants under the symbol INAQW, were listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
News items associated with INAQW trace the company’s lifecycle from its upsized initial public offering of units, through the commencement of separate trading of its Class A common stock and warrants, to its definitive business combination with Metromile, Inc. Articles describe the pricing and completion of the initial public offering, the effective date of the registration statement for the proposed combination, regulatory approvals, and stockholder approval of the transaction.
Subsequent announcements detail the closing of the business combination between INSU Acquisition Corp. II and Metromile, Inc., a digital insurance platform and pay-per-mile auto insurer. These releases explain that the combined company would be named Metromile, Inc., with its common stock and warrants expected to trade on Nasdaq under the symbols MILE and MILEW. Additional communications from Metromile discuss its business, its technology platform, and participation in investor conferences, all in the context of the pending and completed combination with INSU Acquisition Corp. II.
Investors and researchers using this news page can review how the INAQW warrants fit into the SPAC’s capital structure, how the transaction with Metromile, Inc. was structured and approved, and how the listing symbols transitioned following the closing of the business combination. This historical news flow helps provide context for the evolution of INSU Acquisition Corp. II from a blank-check company into a combined entity operating under the Metromile name.
On February 9, 2021, Metromile completed its business combination with INSU Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ: INAQ), now trading as Metromile, Inc. under the ticker symbol 'MILE' starting February 10, 2021. The transaction was funded by $230 million cash-in-trust and $170 million from a private placement. CEO Dan Preston emphasized the company’s commitment to technology-driven, personalized auto insurance. This merger is expected to enhance growth opportunities and end fixed-price auto insurance, positioning Metromile for sustainable growth and profitability.
INSU Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ: INAQ) announced that its stockholders approved the business combination with Metromile, a digital insurance platform. Over 99% of shares voted in favor during a special meeting on February 9, 2021. Following the transaction, INSU II expects to have approximately $400 million in proceeds, including $170 million from a private placement. The combined company will be renamed Metromile, Inc. and begin trading on NASDAQ under the ticker symbols 'MILE' and 'MILEW' starting February 10, 2021.
Ryan Graves, former senior VP of Uber, is investing $50 million in Metromile through his firm, Saltwater, joining notable backers like Mark Cuban and Chamath Palihapitiya. He will also join Metromile’s board post-merger with INSU Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ: INAQ). Graves commends Metromile for its innovative pay-per-mile insurance model, which offers significant savings compared to traditional insurers. The merger is set to occur in Q1 2021, rebranding INSU Acquisition Corp. II to Metromile, Inc., which will trade under the new ticker symbol “MILE.”
MetroMile announced it received regulatory approvals for its business combination with INSU Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ: INAQ). The Special Meeting for stockholders will take place virtually on February 9, 2021, allowing Class A and Class B shareholders to vote. If approved, the combination will close soon after, pending other conditions. MetroMile offers pay-per-mile auto insurance and licenses its technology globally, potentially resulting in efficiency and cost reductions for partner insurers.
INSU Acquisition Corp. II has announced the effectiveness of its Form S-4 registration statement concerning its upcoming business combination with MetroMile, Inc.. The definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to stockholders, with a Special Meeting scheduled for February 9, 2021, to vote on the transaction. Stockholders have until February 5, 2021, to exercise their redemption rights. The virtual meeting aims to ensure safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and further details on voting procedures are available in the filed materials.
On January 7, 2021, Metromile announced CEO Dan Preston will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the ICR Conference on January 12, 2021, at 9:30 AM ET. A live webcast will be available on Metromile’s website, with replays post-conference. Additionally, Metromile is set to close a business combination with INSU Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ: INAQ) in Q1 2021, after which it will operate as a subsidiary under the ticker symbol MILE. Metromile offers pay-per-mile auto insurance and has reported average savings of 47% for customers compared to traditional insurers.
INSU Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ:INAQU) announced that starting October 23, 2020, holders of its units can trade Class A common shares and warrants separately. The units will continue to trade under the symbol 'INAQU,' while the Class A shares and warrants are expected to trade under 'INAQ' and 'INAQW'. A registration statement for these securities was effective as of September 2, 2020. The press release also includes a forward-looking statement disclaimer, highlighting conditions impacting the initial public offering.
Cohen & Company and INSU Acquisition Corp. II announced the successful completion of an initial public offering (IPO) on September 3, 2020. A total of 23,000,000 units were sold at $10.00 each, raising $230,000,000, including 3,000,000 units from the underwriters' over-allotment. Each unit comprises one Class A common stock share and one-third of a warrant, with whole warrants exercisable at $11.50. The IPO was managed by Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and Northland Capital Markets. The Company is focused on acquiring businesses in the insurance sector.
INSU Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ: INAQU) announced its upsized initial public offering of 20 million units priced at $10.00 each, generating $200 million in gross proceeds. The units will trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market starting September 3, 2020. Each unit includes one share of Class A common stock and one-third of a warrant, with whole warrants exercisable at $11.50 per share. The offering's completion is expected by September 8, 2020, subject to customary conditions, with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. as the sole book-running manager. A registration statement became effective on the same day.