Quantum Leap Acquisition (NYSE:QLEP) announced the full exercise and closing of its IPO over-allotment option. Underwriters purchased an additional 3,000,000 units at $10.00 each, bringing total units sold to 23,000,000 and aggregate gross proceeds to $230,000,000.
Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one redeemable warrant exercisable at $11.50 per share. Units traded as QLEPU until the securities began separate trading on June 23, 2026, with shares and warrants now listed as QLEP and QLEP WS on the NYSE.
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Over-allotment adds 3,000,000 units at $10.00 each
Total IPO units reach 23,000,000
Aggregate IPO gross proceeds total $230,000,000
Public warrants exercisable at $11.50 per Class A share
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This announcement confirms full over-allotment exercise, taking IPO gross proceeds to $230,000,000 a...
Analysis
This announcement confirms full over-allotment exercise, taking IPO gross proceeds to $230,000,000 and defining warrant economics at $11.50 per share. Investors will likely watch how capital deployment and future business-combination terms balance dilution versus upside.
Key Figures
Over-allotment units:3,000,000 unitsPublic offering price:$10.00 per unitTotal units sold:23,000,000 units+5 more
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Over-allotment units3,000,000 unitsAdditional units from full over-allotment exercise
Public offering price$10.00 per unitUnit price in initial public offering
Total units sold23,000,000 unitsTotal IPO units after over-allotment
Gross proceeds$230,000,000Aggregate gross proceeds from 23,000,000 units
Warrant exercise price$11.50 per shareExercise price for each whole redeemable warrant
Unit tickerQLEPUUnits listed on NYSE until separation of securities
Share tickerQLEPClass A ordinary shares listed on NYSE
Warrant tickerQLEP WSRedeemable warrants listed on NYSE
Key Terms
over-allotment option, redeemable warrant, form s-1, book-running manager
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over-allotment optionfinancial
"underwriters of its previously announced initial public offering fully exercised their over-allotment option to purchase an additional 3,000,000 units"
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.
redeemable warrantfinancial
"Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one redeemable warrant."
A redeemable warrant is a financial tool that gives its holder the right to buy shares of a company at a fixed price within a certain period. If the holder chooses to do so, the company can buy back or cancel the warrant before it expires, often to encourage investment or manage share issuance. For investors, it provides an option to potentially buy shares at a favorable price while offering some flexibility for the issuing company.
form s-1regulatory
"A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to the securities, as amended (File No. 333-293359), was previously filed"
A Form S-1 is the registration filing a company submits to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission when it plans to offer stock to the public, most commonly for an initial public offering. Think of it as the company’s full disclosure packet or blueprint: it contains audited financials, business description, management background, risk factors and details of the offering, giving investors the information needed to judge the company’s financial health and potential risks before buying shares.
book-running managerfinancial
"A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners acted as sole book-running manager for the offering."
A book-running manager is the lead organizer responsible for coordinating a large financial sale, such as issuing new stocks or bonds. They oversee preparing all necessary documents, setting the sale’s price, and finding buyers, much like a concert promoter arranging a major event. Their role matters to investors because they help ensure the offering is successfully sold at the best possible terms.
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp (“Quantum Leap” or the “Company”) today announced that the underwriters of its previously announced initial public offering fully exercised their over-allotment option to purchase an additional 3,000,000 units at the public offering price of $10.00 per unit, bringing the total units sold to 23,000,000, resulting in aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $230,000,000. The closing of the full exercise of the over-allotment option occurred Monday, June 22, 2026.
The units began trading on The New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the ticker symbol "QLEPU" on May 1, 2026. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share of the Company at a price of $11.50 per share. The securities comprising the units began separate trading, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The Class A ordinary shares and warrants are listed and traded on the NYSE under the symbols "QLEP" and "QLEP WS," respectively, and the units will cease trading under the symbol "QLEPU."
A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners acted as sole book-running manager for the offering.
A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to the securities, as amended (File No. 333-293359), was previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and declared effective on April 30, 2026.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved of the contents of this press release.
About Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp
Quantum Leap is a blank check company that was 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. While the Company may pursue an acquisition in any business, industry, sector, or geographic location (with the exception of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau), it intends to focus on target companies within the artificial intelligence (“AI”), quantum computing, and blockchain technology sectors.
Quantum Leap is led by Chief Executive Officer Kervin Pillay, Chairman and Chief Financial Officer Haydar Haba, and Chief Operating Officer David James Chapman. Messrs. Pillay, Haba, and Chapman have more than six decades of collective experience in the AI, quantum computing, cybersecurity, and blockchain technology industries. The Company will focus on leveraging the unique strengths of its leadership team to identify, acquire, and operate a business or businesses that can benefit from their operating and capital markets experience, sector expertise, and established global relationships across these industries.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the proposed initial public offering, listing on the NYSE, satisfaction of closing conditions, the acquisition of a business and the anticipated use of the net proceeds. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or 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 preliminary prospectus for the Company's offering filed with the SEC. Copies 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.
Media Contacts Scott Deveau / Nate Johnson August Strategic Communications QuantumLeap@AugustCo.com (323) 892-5562
FAQ
What did Quantum Leap Acquisition (NYSE:QLEP) announce on June 24, 2026 about its over-allotment option?
Quantum Leap Acquisition reported that underwriters fully exercised and closed the IPO over-allotment option. According to Quantum Leap, they purchased 3,000,000 additional units at $10.00 each, increasing total units sold to 23,000,000 and aggregate gross proceeds to $230,000,000.
How many IPO units did Quantum Leap Acquisition (QLEP) sell in total and at what price?
Quantum Leap Acquisition sold a total of 23,000,000 units in its IPO. According to Quantum Leap, this includes 3,000,000 units from the fully exercised over-allotment, all priced at $10.00 per unit, resulting in aggregate gross proceeds of $230,000,000.
What does each Quantum Leap Acquisition (QLEP) unit and warrant represent for investors?
Each Quantum Leap unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one redeemable warrant. According to Quantum Leap, each whole warrant allows the holder to purchase one Class A ordinary share of the company at an exercise price of $11.50 per share.
When did Quantum Leap Acquisition (QLEP) units, shares, and warrants begin trading on the NYSE?
Quantum Leap units began trading on the NYSE under QLEPU on May 1, 2026. According to Quantum Leap, the underlying Class A shares and warrants started separate trading on June 23, 2026, under the symbols QLEP and QLEP WS, respectively.
What happens to the Quantum Leap Acquisition (QLEPU) units after the securities trade separately?
Quantum Leap units trading under QLEPU will cease once the securities trade separately. According to Quantum Leap, after June 23, 2026, investors can trade the Class A ordinary shares under QLEP and the redeemable warrants under QLEP WS on the NYSE.
What is the exercise price of Quantum Leap Acquisition (QLEP) public warrants from its IPO units?
Quantum Leap public warrants have an exercise price of $11.50 per Class A ordinary share. According to Quantum Leap, each whole warrant included in the IPO units entitles the holder to purchase one Class A ordinary share at that $11.50 price.
