Concord Acquisition Corp III Announces Full Exercise of Underwriters' Over-Allotment Option and Closing of Upsized $345 Million Initial Public Offering

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Concord Acquisition Corp III has successfully closed its upsized IPO, raising $345 million by offering 34,500,000 units at $10.00 each, including an over-allotment of 4,500,000 units. The units will trade on the NYSE under the symbol CNDB.U, comprising one share of Class A common stock and one-half of a warrant. The company aims to pursue mergers in the financial services and technology sectors. Citigroup and Cowen acted as joint book-running managers for the offering, with effective registration statements filed with the SEC.

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• Successfully raised $345 million with upsized IPO.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Concord Acquisition Corp III (the "Company") today announced the closing of its upsized initial public offering of 34,500,000 units on November 8, 2021, including 4,500,000 units issued pursuant to the underwriters' exercise in full of their over-allotment option. The offering was priced at $10.00 per unit, generating total gross proceeds of $345,000,000.

The units are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") and trade under the ticker symbol "CNDB.U." Each unit consists of one share of the Company's Class A common stock and one-half of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one share of Class A common stock at a price of $11.50 per share. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Company expects that its Class A common stock and warrants will be listed on the NYSE under the symbols "CNDB" and "CNDB.WS," respectively.

The Company was formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. While the Company may pursue a merger opportunity in any industry or sector, it intends to capitalize on the ability of its management team and sponsor to identify, acquire and manage a business in the financial services and financial technology sectors, including payments, enterprise software, and data analytics.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Cowen and Company, LLC served as joint book-running managers of the offering. AmeriVet Securities, Inc. served as the co-manager of the offering.

The offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained from Citigroup Global Markets Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at (800) 831-9146 or by email at prospectus@citi.com; or Cowen and Company, LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, Attn: Prospectus Department, by telephone at (833) 297-2926 or by email at postSaleManualRequests@broadridge.com.

Registration statements relating to the securities have been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and became effective on November 3, 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.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," including with respect to the anticipated use of the net proceeds of the public offering. No assurance can be given 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 prospectus for the Company's offering filed with the SEC. Copies of these documents 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.

Contact:
Concord Acquisition Corp III
Jeff Tuder
jeff@tremsoncapital.com

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FAQ

What is the total amount raised by Concord Acquisition Corp III in its IPO?

Concord Acquisition Corp III raised a total of $345 million in its upsized initial public offering.

What does the IPO of Concord Acquisition Corp III entail?

The IPO consists of 34,500,000 units priced at $10.00 each, including an over-allotment of 4,500,000 units.

Under which ticker symbol will Concord Acquisition Corp III's units trade?

The units of Concord Acquisition Corp III will trade under the ticker symbol CNDB.U.

What sectors is Concord Acquisition Corp III targeting for mergers?

Concord Acquisition Corp III intends to pursue mergers primarily in the financial services and financial technology sectors.

Who managed the IPO for Concord Acquisition Corp III?

The IPO was managed by Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Cowen and Company, LLC.