FTAC Hera Acquisition Corp. Announces Completion of $851 million Initial Public Offering, Including Partial Exercise of Over-Allotment Option

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FTAC Hera Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:HERAU) completed its initial public offering on March 8, 2021, raising $851,477,600 through the sale of 85,147,760 units at $10.00 each. The units consist of one Class A ordinary share and one-fourth of a warrant, with the latter being exercisable at $11.50. Trading began on March 4, 2021, under the symbol 'HERAU.' Citigroup and J.P. Morgan acted as joint book-running managers. The registration statement was effective as of March 3, 2021. This press release includes forward-looking statements, subject to risks outlined in the offering documents.

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• Raised $851,477,600 from IPO, enhancing capital structure.
• Successful completion of IPO indicates strong investor interest.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTAC Hera Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:HERAU) (the “Company”), a blank-check company led by Betsy Z. Cohen as Chairman of the Board and Daniel G. Cohen as President and Chief Executive Officer formed for the purpose of acquiring or merging with one or more technology and financial services technology companies, announced the completion of its initial public offering on March 8, 2021 and the partial exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option today, resulting in the sale of 85,147,760 units at a price of $10.00 per unit, for gross proceeds to the Company of $851,477,600. The Company's units began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "HERAU" on March 4, 2021. Each unit issued in the offering consists of one Class A ordinary share of the Company and one-fourth of one warrant, each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on NASDAQ under the symbols “HERA” and “HERAW,” respectively. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as the joint book-running managers for the offering. 

A registration statement relating to the units and the underlying securities was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 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.

The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Citigroup, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, tel: 800-831-9146; or J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, tel: 866-803-9204, or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com. Copies of the registration statement can be accessed for free through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the initial public offering. 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 offering filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this press release, except as required by law.

Contact Information:

Amanda Abrams
amanda@ftspac.com
(215) 701-9693

FAQ

What was the gross proceeds from FTAC Hera Acquisition Corp.'s IPO on March 8, 2021?

FTAC Hera Acquisition Corp. raised $851,477,600 from its IPO on March 8, 2021.

What is the trading symbol for FTAC Hera Acquisition Corp. units?

The trading symbol for FTAC Hera Acquisition Corp. units is HERAU.

When did FTAC Hera Acquisition Corp. begin trading on NASDAQ?

FTAC Hera Acquisition Corp. began trading on NASDAQ on March 4, 2021.

What does each unit of FTAC Hera Acquisition Corp. consist of?

Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-fourth of a warrant.

What is the exercise price for the warrants issued by FTAC Hera Acquisition Corp.?

The warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $11.50 per share.