B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp. Announces Closing of $172.5 Million Initial Public Offering

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B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp. closed its initial public offering (IPO) on February 23, 2021, raising gross proceeds of $172.5 million. The offering consisted of 17,250,000 units, priced at $10.00 per unit, with trading beginning under the ticker symbol BRPMU. Each unit includes one share of Class A common stock and one-third redeemable warrant. The company plans to use the proceeds for potential business combinations, focusing on firms with an enterprise value of $300 million to $1 billion. B. Riley Securities, Inc. was the sole book-running manager.

Positive

• Closed IPO raised $172.5 million, indicating strong market interest.
• Plans to target established businesses with enterprise values between $300 million and $1 billion for merger opportunities.

Negative

• The success of the IPO does not guarantee effective use of proceeds for future business combinations.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp. (the "Company"), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY), today announced it closed its initial public offering of 17,250,000 units, including 2,250,000 units issued pursuant to the full exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option. The offering was priced at $10.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $172,500,000. The units are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") and commenced trading under the ticker symbol "BRPMU" on February 19, 2021.

Each unit consists of one share of Class A common stock and one-third of one redeemable warrant, each whole warrant exercisable to purchase one share of Class A common stock at a price of $11.50 per share. After the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the shares of Class A common stock and the warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols "BRPM" and "BRPMW," respectively. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

B. Riley Securities, Inc. acted as the sole book-running manager.

The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained from B. Riley Securities, Inc. at 299 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10171, by telephone at (800) 846-5050 or by email at prospectuses@brileyfin.com.

A registration statement relating to these securities was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 18, 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 B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp.

B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp. is a blank check company incorporated as a Delaware corporation whose business purpose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses. It may pursue an initial business combination target in any business or industry. While the Company may pursue an initial business combination target in any industry or geographic region, it intends to focus on established businesses that have an aggregate enterprise value of approximately $300 million to $1 billion and would benefit from access to public markets and the operational and strategic expertise of its management team and board of directors. The Company will seek to capitalize on the significant experience of its management team in consummating an initial business combination with the ultimate goal of pursuing attractive returns for shareholders. The Company is sponsored by an affiliate of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY). Visit https://brileyfin.com/principalmergercorp/ for more information.

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," including with respect to the search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the 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 for the initial public 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

Investors:	Media:
Daniel Shribman	Jo Anne McCusker
dshribman@brileyfin.com	jmccusker@brileyfin.com
(212) 457-3300	(646) 885-5425

 

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SOURCE B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp.

FAQ

What was the purpose of B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp.'s IPO on February 23, 2021?

The IPO aimed to raise funds for potential mergers and acquisitions with established businesses.

What are the ticker symbols for B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp. units and shares?

The units trade under BRPMU, the shares under BRPM, and the warrants under BRPMW.

How much capital did B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp. raise through the IPO?

The company raised $172.5 million from its IPO.

When did B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp. begin trading?

Trading commenced on February 19, 2021.

Who acted as the book-running manager for the IPO?

B. Riley Securities, Inc. served as the sole book-running manager for the IPO.