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RMG ML Sports (NASDAQ: SHOT) completes $216.5M SPAC IPO funding

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RMG ML Sports Holdings, a Cayman Islands-based special purpose acquisition company, has completed its initial public offering and a partial exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option. The IPO consisted of 20,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $200,000,000.

The underwriters then partially exercised their over-allotment option for an additional 1,650,000 units at $10.00 per unit, adding $16,500,000 of gross proceeds. In total, 21,650,000 units have been sold, and $216,500,000 has been placed in the company’s trust account to fund a future initial business combination in the global sports and adjacent entertainment sectors.

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  • SPAC IPO fully funded with over-allotment: RMG ML Sports Holdings sold 21,650,000 units at $10.00 each, placing a total of $216,500,000 in its trust account to support a future business combination in the global sports and related sectors.

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RMG ML Sports secures $216.5M in SPAC IPO capital.

RMG ML Sports Holdings has completed a SPAC IPO, selling 20,000,000 units at $10.00 each and raising $200,000,000, followed by a partial over-allotment exercise for 1,650,000 additional units and $16,500,000 more in proceeds.

All IPO and over-allotment proceeds, totaling $216,500,000, have been placed in a trust account as of June 15, 2026. This structure aligns with typical SPAC mechanics, where capital is held in trust while management searches for an initial business combination in targeted sectors.

The company plans to pursue opportunities across the global sports industry and adjacent areas such as entertainment, eSports, gaming, music publishing and stadium-focused real estate. Actual value creation will depend on the pricing, quality and execution of any eventual business combination disclosed in future filings.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
IPO units sold 20,000,000 units Initial public offering units at $10.00 per unit
IPO gross proceeds $200,000,000 Gross proceeds from initial sale of 20,000,000 units
Over-allotment units 1,650,000 units Underwriters’ partial over-allotment option exercise
Over-allotment proceeds $16,500,000 Gross proceeds from 1,650,000 additional units at $10.00
Total units sold 21,650,000 units Units sold after giving effect to over-allotment
Trust account balance $216,500,000 Total held in trust account as of June 15, 2026
over-allotment option financial
"the underwriters of its previously announced initial public offering have partially exercised their option to purchase an additional 1,650,000 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.
special purpose acquisition company financial
"a newly organized special purpose acquisition company formed as a Cayman Islands exempted company"
A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a company formed with the sole purpose of raising money through a public offering to buy or merge with an existing private business. It acts like a vehicle that allows private companies to go public more quickly and with less complexity. For investors, it offers an opportunity to invest early in a potential acquisition, though it also carries risks if the intended deal doesn’t materialize.
trust account financial
"resulting in a total of $216,500,000 held in the trust account"
A trust account is a special bank or brokerage account where assets are held and managed by a designated person or firm (the trustee) for the benefit of another person or group (the beneficiary). It matters to investors because it separates assets from personal or corporate funds, can protect assets, control how and when money is used, and may affect tax or legal rights—think of it as a locked drawer opened only under agreed rules.
initial business combination financial
"upon the consummation of the Company’s initial business combination"
An initial business combination is the deal in which a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merges with or acquires an operating business to bring that business onto public markets. Think of the SPAC as an empty shell that raises money from investors, then uses that cash to buy a private company—this transaction turns the private company into a public one and often changes its ownership, valuation, and access to capital, so investors should watch for shifts in risk, future growth prospects, and shareholder rights.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the Company’s initial public offering"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
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FAQ

What did RMG ML Sports Holdings (SHOT) raise in its SPAC IPO?

RMG ML Sports Holdings raised $216.5 million in its SPAC IPO. It initially sold 20,000,000 units for $200 million, then added 1,650,000 units through a partial over-allotment exercise, bringing total units sold to 21,650,000.

How many units did RMG ML Sports Holdings (SHOT) sell, and at what price?

The company sold 21,650,000 units at $10.00 per unit. That includes 20,000,000 units from the initial public offering and 1,650,000 additional units from the underwriters’ partial over-allotment option exercise.

How much cash did RMG ML Sports Holdings (SHOT) place in its trust account?

RMG ML Sports Holdings placed $216,500,000 into its trust account. This amount reflects the net proceeds from selling 21,650,000 units in its initial public offering and the underwriters’ partial over-allotment exercise.

What does each RMG ML Sports Holdings (SHOTU) unit consist of?

Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right. Each right entitles the holder to receive one-eighth (1/8) of one Class A ordinary share upon completion of the company’s initial business combination.

What markets and symbols do RMG ML Sports Holdings securities trade under?

The units trade on Nasdaq’s Global Market under “SHOTU”. Once separated, the Class A ordinary shares are expected to trade under “SHOT”, and the rights under “SHOTR”, all on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

What sectors does RMG ML Sports Holdings (SHOT) plan to target for a business combination?

RMG ML Sports Holdings intends to target the global sports industry and adjacent sectors. These include entertainment, eSports, gaming, music publishing and stadium- and venue-focused real estate development for its initial business combination.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 11, 2026

 

RMG ML Sports Holdings

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Cayman Islands   001-43340   98-1904489

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

930 Tahoe Blvd STE 802 PMB 45

Incline Village, NV 89451

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (775) 204-1489

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Units, each consisting of one Class A ordinary share, $0.0001 par value, and one right to receive one-eighth (1/8) of one Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of the Company’s initial business combination   SHOTU   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Class A ordinary shares included as part of the units   SHOT   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
One right to receive one-eighth (1/8) of one Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of the Company’s initial business combination   SHOTR   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

 

As previously disclosed, on June 11, 2026, RMG ML Sports Holdings (the “Company”) consummated its initial public offering (“IPO”) of 20,000,000 units (the “Units”). Each Unit consists of one Class A ordinary share of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Ordinary Shares”) and one right to receive one-eighth (1/8) of one Ordinary Share upon the consummation of the Company’s initial business combination. The Units were sold at a price of $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds to the Company of $200,000,000. The Company granted Santander US Capital Markets LLC, as representative of the several underwriters named on Schedule I thereto (the “Underwriters”), the right to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 Units to cover over-allotments, within 45 days of the closing (the “Over-Allotment Option”).

 

Subsequently, on June 11, 2026, the Underwriters partially exercised the Over-Allotment Option for 1,650,000 Units. The closing of the issuance and sale of the additional Units (the “Over-Allotment Option Units”) occurred on June 15, 2026. The total aggregate issuance by the Company of 1,650,000 Over-Allotment Option Units at a price of $10.00 per unit generated total gross proceeds of $16,500,000.

 

On June 15, 2026, an additional $16,500,000 consisting of the net proceeds from the sale of the Over-Allotment Option Units was placed in the trust account, resulting in a total of $216,500,000 held in the trust account.

 

On June 15, 2026, the Company issued a press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, announcing the exercise of the Over-Allotment Option.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release, dated June 15, 2026.
104   The Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  RMG ML SPORTS HOLDINGS
     
  By: /s/ James Carpenter
  Name:  James Carpenter
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
Dated: June 15, 2026    

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

RMG ML Sports Holdings Announces Closing of Partial Exercise of Over-Allotment Option in Connection with its Initial Public Offering

 

Incline Village, NV, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RMG ML Sports Holdings (the “Company”), a newly organized special purpose acquisition company formed as a Cayman Islands exempted company and led by Chief Executive Officer, James Carpenter, and President and Chief Financial Officer, Douglas Horlick, today announced that the underwriters of its previously announced initial public offering have partially exercised their option to purchase an additional 1,650,000 units at the public offering price of $10.00 per unit, resulting in additional gross proceeds of $16.5 million. After giving effect to this partial exercise of the over-allotment option, the total number of units sold in the public offering increased to 21,650,000 units, resulting in total gross proceeds of $216,500,000 for the Company’s initial public offering. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-eighth (1/8) of one Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of the Company’s initial business combination. The units began trading on the Global Market tier of the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol “SHOTU” on June 10, 2026. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the ordinary shares and the rights are expected to be traded on Nasdaq under the symbols “SHOT” and “SHOTR,” respectively.

 

Santander is acting as sole book-running manager.

 

A registration statement relating to the securities sold in the initial public offering was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on June 9, 2026. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained from Santander US Capital Markets LLC, 437 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, Attention: ECM Syndicate, by email at equity-syndicate@santander.us, by telephone at 833-818-1602, or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

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 RMG ML Sports Holdings

 

RMG ML Sports Holdings is a public acquisition vehicle and intends to target opportunities in the global sports industry and adjacent sectors including, but not limited to, entertainment, eSports, gaming, music publishing and real estate development (focused on stadiums and venues). RMG ML Sports Holdings intends to capitalize on the investment and operational experience of its management team, as well as its affiliation with Riverside Management Group.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the Company’s initial public offering (“IPO”) and search for an initial business combination. 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 IPO 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.

 

Contacts:

 

Douglas Horlick

930 Tahoe Blvd STE 802 PMB 45

Incline Village, NV 89451

Telephone: (775) 204-1489 

  

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