Oyster Enterprises II Acquisition Corp Completes Upsized $253,000,000 Initial Public Offering
Oyster Enterprises II Acquisition Corp (OYSEU) has successfully completed its upsized IPO, raising $253 million through the sale of 25.3 million units at $10.00 per unit. Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive 1/10 of a Class A ordinary share upon business combination completion.
The company is a blank check company focused on pursuing acquisition opportunities in technology, media, entertainment, sports, consumer products, financial services, real estate, and hospitality sectors, with particular interest in AI companies and the blockchain ecosystem. The management team is led by Mario Zarazua as CEO and Vice Chairman, and Heath Freeman as Chairman.
Trading began on Nasdaq Global Market on May 22, 2025, under "OYSEU". The proceeds of $253 million have been placed in a trust account.
Oyster Enterprises II Acquisition Corp (OYSEU) ha completato con successo la sua IPO ampliata, raccogliendo 253 milioni di dollari tramite la vendita di 25,3 milioni di unità a 10,00 dollari per unità. Ogni unità comprende un'azione ordinaria di Classe A e il diritto a ricevere 1/10 di azione ordinaria di Classe A al completamento della combinazione aziendale.
L'azienda è una blank check company focalizzata sulla ricerca di opportunità di acquisizione nei settori della tecnologia, media, intrattenimento, sport, prodotti di consumo, servizi finanziari, immobiliare e ospitalità, con un particolare interesse per le società di intelligenza artificiale e l'ecosistema blockchain. Il team di gestione è guidato da Mario Zarazua come CEO e Vice Presidente, e da Heath Freeman come Presidente.
Le negoziazioni sono iniziate sul Nasdaq Global Market il 22 maggio 2025, con il simbolo "OYSEU". I proventi di 253 milioni di dollari sono stati depositati in un conto fiduciario.
Oyster Enterprises II Acquisition Corp (OYSEU) ha completado con éxito su oferta pública inicial ampliada, recaudando 253 millones de dólares a través de la venta de 25.3 millones de unidades a 10.00 dólares por unidad. Cada unidad consta de una acción ordinaria Clase A y el derecho a recibir 1/10 de una acción ordinaria Clase A al completarse la combinación empresarial.
La compañía es una blank check company enfocada en buscar oportunidades de adquisición en los sectores de tecnología, medios, entretenimiento, deportes, productos de consumo, servicios financieros, bienes raíces y hospitalidad, con un interés particular en empresas de inteligencia artificial y el ecosistema blockchain. El equipo directivo está liderado por Mario Zarazua como CEO y Vicepresidente, y Heath Freeman como Presidente.
La negociación comenzó en Nasdaq Global Market el 22 de mayo de 2025, bajo el símbolo "OYSEU". Los ingresos de 253 millones de dólares se han colocado en una cuenta fiduciaria.
Oyster Enterprises II Acquisition Corp (OYSEU)는 증액된 기업공개(IPO)를 성공적으로 완료하여, 단위당 10.00달러에 2,530만 단위를 판매해 2억 5,300만 달러를 조달했습니다. 각 단위는 클래스 A 보통주 1주와 사업 결합 완료 시 클래스 A 보통주 1/10주를 받을 권리 1개로 구성되어 있습니다.
이 회사는 기술, 미디어, 엔터테인먼트, 스포츠, 소비재, 금융 서비스, 부동산 및 환대 산업에서 인수 기회를 모색하는 블랭크 체크 회사로, 특히 인공지능(AI) 기업과 블록체인 생태계에 관심을 가지고 있습니다. 경영진은 Mario Zarazua가 CEO 겸 부회장으로, Heath Freeman가 회장으로 이끌고 있습니다.
2025년 5월 22일 나스닥 글로벌 마켓에서 "OYSEU"라는 티커로 거래가 시작되었으며, 2억 5,300만 달러의 자금은 신탁 계좌에 예치되었습니다.
Oyster Enterprises II Acquisition Corp (OYSEU) a réussi son introduction en bourse élargie, levant 253 millions de dollars grâce à la vente de 25,3 millions d’unités à 10,00 dollars par unité. Chaque unité comprend une action ordinaire de classe A et un droit de recevoir 1/10 d’action ordinaire de classe A lors de la finalisation de la fusion d’entreprise.
La société est une blank check company axée sur la recherche d’opportunités d’acquisition dans les secteurs de la technologie, des médias, du divertissement, du sport, des produits de consommation, des services financiers, de l’immobilier et de l’hôtellerie, avec un intérêt particulier pour les entreprises d’intelligence artificielle et l’écosystème blockchain. L’équipe de direction est dirigée par Mario Zarazua, PDG et vice-président, et Heath Freeman, président.
Les échanges ont débuté sur le Nasdaq Global Market le 22 mai 2025, sous le symbole "OYSEU". Les fonds de 253 millions de dollars ont été placés sur un compte en fiducie.
Oyster Enterprises II Acquisition Corp (OYSEU) hat seinen erweiterten Börsengang erfolgreich abgeschlossen und dabei 253 Millionen US-Dollar durch den Verkauf von 25,3 Millionen Einheiten zu je 10,00 US-Dollar pro Einheit eingenommen. Jede Einheit besteht aus einer Stammaktie der Klasse A und einem Recht auf den Erhalt von 1/10 einer Stammaktie der Klasse A nach Abschluss der Unternehmenszusammenführung.
Das Unternehmen ist eine Blankoscheckgesellschaft, die sich auf Akquisitionsmöglichkeiten in den Bereichen Technologie, Medien, Unterhaltung, Sport, Konsumgüter, Finanzdienstleistungen, Immobilien und Gastgewerbe konzentriert, mit besonderem Interesse an KI-Unternehmen und dem Blockchain-Ökosystem. Das Managementteam wird von Mario Zarazua als CEO und Vice Chairman sowie Heath Freeman als Chairman geleitet.
Der Handel begann am 22. Mai 2025 am Nasdaq Global Market unter dem Symbol "OYSEU". Die Erlöse in Höhe von 253 Millionen US-Dollar wurden auf einem Treuhandkonto hinterlegt.
- Successfully raised $253 million through upsized IPO
- Full exercise of over-allotment option by underwriters, indicating strong demand
- Broad target sector focus including high-growth areas like AI and blockchain
- 100% of IPO proceeds ($10.00 per unit) placed in trust account
- No specific acquisition target identified yet
- Success depends on finding and completing suitable business combination
- Competitive SPAC market may affect ability to complete attractive deal
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Oyster Enterprises II successfully raises $253M in upsized SPAC IPO with full over-allotment exercise, targeting tech, media, entertainment and AI acquisitions.
Oyster Enterprises II Acquisition Corp has successfully completed an upsized IPO raising
Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-tenth of a share upon business combination completion. The entire
The SPAC's leadership includes CEO Mario Zarazua and Chairman Heath Freeman, with a board featuring experienced members including Divya Narendra. Their acquisition strategy targets several high-growth sectors including technology, media, entertainment, sports, consumer products, financial services, real estate, and hospitality, with a particular focus on AI companies that could disrupt these industries and businesses in the digital assets and blockchain ecosystem.
The full exercise of the over-allotment option is particularly noteworthy as it indicates strong initial investor confidence in the management team's ability to identify and execute a valuable business combination. With BTIG serving as the sole book-runner, this SPAC now joins the market with substantial capital to pursue acquisition opportunities across its targeted industries.
Miami, Florida, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oyster Enterprises II Acquisition Corp (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: OYSEU) announced today the closing of its upsized initial public offering of 25,300,000 units, which includes 3,300,000 units issued pursuant to the full exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option. The offering was priced at
The Company’s units began trading on May 22, 2025 on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol “OYSEU.” Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share of the Company and one right (the “Share Right”) to receive one tenth (1/10) of one Class A ordinary share of the Company upon the consummation of an initial business combination. Once the securities constituting the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and Share Rights are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “OYSE” and “OYSER,” respectively.
Of the proceeds received from the consummation of the initial public offering (including the full exercise of the over-allotment option by the underwriters) and a simultaneous private placement of units,
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, industry, sector or geographical location, but is focused on industries that align with the background of the Company’s management team and advisor, including technology, media, entertainment, sports, consumer products, financial services, real estate and hospitality. The Company will also focus on AI companies positioned to complement or disrupt those industries, as well as companies within the digital assets and blockchain ecosystem.
The Company’s management team is led by Mario Zarazua, its Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman, and Heath Freeman, its Chairman. In addition, the Board includes Divya Narendra, Lief Haniford and Jordan Fliegel. Randall D. Smith is an Advisor to the Company, and Mike Rollins is the Chief Financial Officer.
BTIG, LLC acted as sole book-running manager for the offering.
Registration statements relating to the securities were declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 21, 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 anticipated use of the net proceeds of the initial public offering and the simultaneous private placement, and the search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given 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 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.
Company Contact:
Oyster Enterprises II Acquisition Corp
801 Brickell Avenue, 8th Floor
Miami, Florida, 33131
Attn: Mario Zarazua, CEO and Vice Chairman
mario@oysteracquisition.com
(786) 744-7720
www.oysteracquisition.com
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