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Athena Consumer Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: ACAQ.U)

Athena Consumer Acquisition Corp. (ACAQ.U) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) incorporated in Delaware. The company aims to merge, acquire, or reorganize with one or more businesses or entities, primarily in the technology and consumer sectors. Athena Consumer is unique as it is the second all-women Athena SPAC, following the pioneering path of Athena Technology Acquisition Corp.

IPO and Financials
In October 2021, Athena Consumer successfully closed its initial public offering (IPO) at $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $230 million. Each unit consists of one share of Class A common stock and one-half of one redeemable warrant. The shares and warrants, once separated, trade on the NYSE under the symbols ACAQ and ACAQ WS, respectively.

Leadership and Vision
The company is chaired by Isabelle Freidheim, with Jane Park serving as Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Carr-Smith as President, and Angy Smith as Chief Financial Officer. The entire leadership team and board members are comprised of women, emphasizing the company’s commitment to diversity and innovation.

Operational Focus
While Athena Consumer has not selected a specific target for its initial business combination, it intends to focus on businesses in the technology and consumer sectors. The company’s strategy is to leverage its extensive network and expertise to identify and merge with high-potential firms, providing them with the necessary capital and strategic support to accelerate their growth.

Recent Developments
Throughout 2022 and 2023, Athena Consumer has been actively managing its financial deadlines, with multiple extensions to the deadline by which it must complete its initial business combination. The company has also maintained transparency and communication with its shareholders, ensuring they are well-informed about each step of the process.

Partnerships and Market Positioning
With Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serving as the sole bookrunner and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. as co-manager of the offering, Athena Consumer is well-positioned in the market. The company continues to explore potential business combinations that align with its strategic goals and market vision.

Commitment to ESG
Athena Consumer is also committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. This is reflected in their latest endeavor to merge with Next.e.GO Mobile SE, a company focused on manufacturing battery electric vehicles for urban environments, showcasing their dedication to sustainable business practices.

For more information, visit the company’s website or contact their media representative at athena@lambert.com.