Spartan Acquisition Corp. III Announces Closing of $552,000,000 Initial Public Offering, Including Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional Units

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Spartan Acquisition Corp. III has successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO), raising $552 million by offering 55,200,000 units at $10.00 each. This includes a full option exercise by underwriters for an additional 7,200,000 units. The units, trading under the symbol 'SPAQ.U', consist of one share of Class A common stock and a redeemable warrant. The transaction was managed by Credit Suisse, Citigroup, and Cowen. Spartan aims to focus on mergers and acquisitions in North America's energy sector, specifically targeting energy transition and sustainability.

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• Raised $552 million in IPO.
• Full exercise of underwriters' option for additional units.
• Focus on energy transition and sustainability, potentially aligning with market trends.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spartan Acquisition Corp. III (the “Company”) announced today the closing of its initial public offering (the “IPO”) of 55,200,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. This includes the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase up to an additional 7,200,000 units. The units are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and trade under the ticker symbol “SPAQ.U”. Each unit consists of one share of the Company’s Class A common stock and one-fourth of one redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one share of the Company’s Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, which is expected to be on the 52^nd day following the date of the final prospectus related to the offering, the shares of Class A common stock and warrants are expected to be listed on the NYSE under the symbols “SPAQ” and “SPAQ.WS,” respectively.

Credit Suisse, Citigroup and Cowen are acting as book-running managers and representatives of the underwriters. Morgan Stanley, Barclays and RBC Capital Markets are acting as book-running managers for the offering. TD Securities, MUFG and Siebert Williams Shank are acting as co-managers for the offering.

The public offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained from Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 6933 Louis Stephens Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina 27560, or by telephone at (800) 221-1037 or by email at usa.prospectus@credit-suisse.com; Citigroup Global Markets Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717 or by telephone at (800) 831-9146; or Cowen and Company, LLC c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, Attn: Prospectus Department, by email at PostSaleManualRequests@broadridge.com or by telephone at (833) 297-2926.

Registration statements relating to these securities have been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 8, 2021. 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.

About Spartan Acquisition Corp. III

Spartan Acquisition Corp. III was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination. The Company intends to focus its search for a target business in the energy value chain in North America, with a particular focus on opportunities aligned with energy transition and sustainability themes. The Company is sponsored by Spartan Acquisition Sponsor III LLC, which is owned by a private investment fund managed by an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO).

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the IPO. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all. 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.

Contacts:

For investors please contact:
info@spartanspaciii.com

For media inquiries please contact:
communications@apollo.com

FAQ

What was the price of Spartan Acquisition Corp. III's IPO?

The IPO price was $10.00 per unit.

How many units were offered in Spartan Acquisition Corp. III's IPO?

A total of 55,200,000 units were offered.

What is the trading symbol for Spartan Acquisition Corp. III's units?

The units trade under the symbol 'SPAQ.U' on the NYSE.

Which companies managed the IPO for Spartan Acquisition Corp. III?

Credit Suisse, Citigroup, and Cowen acted as book-running managers.

What sectors is Spartan Acquisition Corp. III focusing on for its future business combinations?

The company is focusing on opportunities in the energy value chain, particularly aligned with energy transition and sustainability themes.