West Enclave Merger Corp. Announces Pricing of $100 Million Initial Public Offering

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West Enclave Merger Corp (NYSE: WENC) priced a $100.0 million initial public offering of 10,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, with trading expected to begin April 30, 2026 on the NYSE as WENC U. Each unit contains one ordinary share and one right to receive one-tenth of a share upon a business combination. The underwriters have a 45-day option to purchase up to 1,500,000 additional units. The offering is expected to close on or about May 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

The company is a special purpose acquisition company focused on potential targets in Latin America or U.S. businesses tied to U.S.–Latin America economic links.

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Positive

• IPO proceeds of $100.0 million from 10,000,000 units
• NYSE listing expected to commence April 30, 2026
• Underwriters granted a 45-day 1,500,000-unit over-allotment option

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• Units include rights equal to 0.1 share on combination, dilutive to shareholders
• SPAC structure and broad target scope increase deal completion uncertainty

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CIUDAD DE MEXICO, Mexico, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- West Enclave Merger Corp. (the "Company") announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 10,000,000 units, at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units are expected to commence trading on April 30, 2026 on The New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol "WENC U".

The Company is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company may pursue a target in any geography or industry and intends to focus on identifying a high-quality business that operates in Latin America or a U.S. based business whose revenues, operations or strategic growth are positioned to benefit from the economic interconnection between the United States and Latin America, particularly Mexico.

Each unit sold in the offering consists of one ordinary share and one right entitling the holder thereof to receive one-tenth of one ordinary share upon the completion of an initial business combination. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the ordinary shares and rights are expected to be listed on NYSE under the symbols "WENC" and "WENC RT", respectively.

EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. is serving as the sole book-running manager of the offering. The underwriters have been granted a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,500,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.

The offering is expected to close on or about May 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

A registration statement relating to these securities became effective on April 29, 2026. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by contacting EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. at 366 Madison Avenue, 8^th Floor, New York, New York 10017, Attention: Syndicate Department, by telephone at 212-661-0200. 

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a 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.

About West Enclave Merger Corp.

West Enclave Merger Corp. is a blank check company organized for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, or reorganization or engaging in any other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The Company is led by Emilio Mahuad Quijano, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, and Adrian Otero Rosiles, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer. The Company may pursue a target in any geography or industry and intends to focus on identifying a high-quality business that operates in Latin America or a U.S. based business whose revenues, operations or strategic growth are positioned to benefit from the economic interconnection between the United States and Latin America, particularly Mexico.

Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, including with respect to the initial public offering and the anticipated use of the proceeds thereof, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements, including those set forth in the risk factors section of the registration statement and prospectus for the Company's initial public offering. Copies of these documents can be accessed through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. 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. 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.

Media Contact:

West Enclave Merger Corp.

Emilio Mahuad Quijano
emilio.mahuad@wenclave.com

Adrian Otero Rosiles
adrian.otero@wenclave.com

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SOURCE West Enclave Merger Corp.

FAQ

When will WENC units begin trading on the NYSE and under what symbol?

WENC units are expected to begin trading on April 30, 2026 under the symbol WENC U. According to the company, once separated the ordinary shares and rights will trade as WENC and WENC RT respectively.

How large is the West Enclave Merger Corp initial public offering (WENC)?

The offering is priced at $10.00 per unit for 10,000,000 units, totaling $100.0 million. According to the company, underwriters have a 45-day option for an additional 1,500,000 units.

What does each WENC unit include and what are the rights?

Each unit includes one ordinary share and one right to receive 0.1 ordinary share upon a business combination. According to the company, the rights convert only upon completion of the initial business combination.

When is the WENC offering expected to close and what conditions apply?

The offering is expected to close on or about May 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. According to the company, completion depends on satisfying registration and other standard closing requirements.

What target opportunities will WENC pursue after the IPO?

WENC intends to pursue a business combination with targets in Latin America or U.S. firms linked to U.S.–Latin America economics. According to the company, it may consider targets in any geography or industry that meet that strategic focus.