ION Acquisition Corp 2 Ltd. Announces Pricing of $220 Million Initial Public Offering

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ION Acquisition Corp 2 Ltd. announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 22,000,000 units at $10.00 each, set to trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol IACB.U starting February 11, 2021. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-eighth of a redeemable warrant, which can be exercised at $11.50 per share. The offering is expected to close on February 16, 2021. The company aims to target business combinations with Israeli tech firms, sponsored by ION Holdings 2, LP, and is backed by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley.

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• Initial public offering of 22,000,000 units at $10.00 each, raising significant capital.
• Targeting the rapidly growing Israeli tech ecosystem for potential business combinations.

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• Forward-looking statements indicate uncertainty regarding the completion of the offering and its terms.
• No assurance of the intended use of proceeds, raising potential concerns for investors.

ION Acquisition Corp 2 Ltd. (the “Company”) announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 22,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on The New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and trade under the ticker symbol “IACB.U” beginning on February 11, 2021. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-eighth of one redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share. After the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on the NYSE under the symbols “IACB” and “IACB WS,” respectively. The offering is expected to close on February 16, 2021.

The Company is a blank check company incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. While the Company may pursue a business combination target in any business or industry, the Company intends to focus on the rapidly growing universe of Israeli companies and entrepreneurs that apply technology and innovation to our everyday lives. The Company is sponsored by ION Holdings 2, LP, an affiliate of ION Asset Management Ltd.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley are serving as joint book-running managers for the offering. AmeriVet Securities is acting as co-manager for the offering. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,300,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.

The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained from: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282, by telephone: 866-471-2526 or email: prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com or Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, Second Floor, New York, New York 10014.

A registration statements relating to these securities became effective on February 10, 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.

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the initial public offering 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 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 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (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.

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FAQ

What are the details of ION Acquisition Corp 2 Ltd.'s IPO?

The IPO consists of 22,000,000 units priced at $10.00 each, expected to trade on NYSE under IACB.U starting February 11, 2021.

When will the IPO for ION Acquisition Corp 2 Ltd. close?

The IPO is expected to close on February 16, 2021.

What does each unit of the ION Acquisition Corp 2 Ltd. IPO contain?

Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-eighth of one redeemable warrant.

What is the exercise price for the warrants in ION Acquisition Corp 2 Ltd.'s IPO?

The warrants can be exercised to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50.

Who are the underwriters for ION Acquisition Corp 2 Ltd.'s IPO?

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley are the joint book-running managers.