SIM Acquisition Corp. I Completes $230.0 Million Initial Public Offering

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SIM Acquisition Corp. I successfully closed its initial public offering (IPO) on July 11, 2024, raising gross proceeds of $230 million from the sale of 23 million units, including the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option. Each unit, priced at $10, comprises one Class A ordinary share and one-half of a redeemable warrant, allowing the purchase of one Class A share at $11.50 per share. Trading commenced on July 10, 2024, on the Nasdaq under the ticker 'SIMAU,' with separate listings for shares ('SIMA') and warrants ('SIMAW') expected. The IPO proceeds are placed in trust, and the company, led by CEO Erich Spangenberg and CFO David Kutcher, aims for a business combination in the healthcare sector.

Positive

• Successful IPO raised $230 million.
• Units oversubscribed, including full exercise of over-allotment option.
• Focused on healthcare sector for future acquisition.

Negative

• Potential risks associated with future business combination and market volatility.

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NEW YORK, July 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SIM Acquisition Corp. I (the “Company”) announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 23,000,000 units, which includes 3,000,000 units issued pursuant to the exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option in full. The offering was priced at $10.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $230,000,000.

The Company’s units began trading on July 10, 2024 on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol “SIMAU.” Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share of the Company and one-half of one redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share of the Company at an exercise price of $11.50 per share. Once the securities constituting the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “SIMA” and “SIMAW,” respectively.

Of the proceeds received from the consummation of the initial public offering and a simultaneous private placement of warrants (as well as the exercise of the over-allotment option), $230,000,000 (or $10.00 per unit sold in the public offering) was placed in trust.

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 or industry or at any stage of its corporate evolution. The Company’s primary focus, however, will be in completing a business combination with a company in the healthcare industry. 

The Company’s management team is led by Erich Spangenberg, its Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and David Kutcher, its Chief Financial Officer. The Company’s Board of Directors includes Delos (“Toby”) Marshall Cosgrove, M.D., Janine Grasso and Vincent Capone.

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. acted as sole book-running manager for the offering.

A registration statement relating to the securities was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 9, 2024. 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 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 proposed initial public offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds thereof. 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 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.

For Media and Investor Relations, please contact:

David Kugelman
Atlanta Capital Partners LLC
(866) 692-6847 Toll Free - U.S. & Canada
(404) 281-8556 Mobile and WhatsApp
Email: dk@atlcp.com

Company contact:

David Kutcher
SIM Acquisition Corp. I
Chief Financial Officer
(786) 753 9305
Email: spac@sauvegarder.io

FAQ

What was the gross proceeds from SIM Acquisition Corp. I's IPO?

The gross proceeds from SIM Acquisition Corp. I's IPO were $230 million.

When did SIM Acquisition Corp. I commence trading on Nasdaq?

SIM Acquisition Corp. I commenced trading on Nasdaq on July 10, 2024.

What is included in each unit of SIM Acquisition Corp. I's IPO?

Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one-half of a redeemable warrant.

What is the exercise price of the redeemable warrants from SIM Acquisition Corp. I's IPO?

The exercise price of the redeemable warrants is $11.50 per share.

Under which ticker symbols will SIM Acquisition Corp. I's shares and warrants trade separately?

The Class A ordinary shares will trade under 'SIMA' and the warrants under 'SIMAW'.

What is the focus of SIM Acquisition Corp. I's future business combination?

SIM Acquisition Corp. I aims to combine with a company in the healthcare industry.