Liberty Media Acquisition Corporation Announces Closing of $575,000,000 Initial Public Offering

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Liberty Media Acquisition Corporation (LMACU) has successfully closed its initial public offering, raising $575 million by offering 57.5 million units at $10.00 each, including an additional 7.5 million units from the underwriters’ over-allotment option. The units began trading on Nasdaq on January 22, 2021. Each unit consists of one Series A common stock and one-fifth of a redeemable warrant. LMAC aims to identify targets in media, entertainment, technology, and related sectors. Liberty Media Corporation, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, sponsors LMAC, holding a 20% interest attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock.

Positive

• Raised $575 million from the IPO.
• Successful start of trading on Nasdaq.
• Strong management team from Liberty Media Corporation.

Negative

• Potential risks associated with market conditions.
• Uncertain timeline for the business combination after IPO.

Liberty Media Acquisition Corporation (“LMAC”) (Nasdaq: LMACU), a newly formed special purpose acquisition company, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 57,500,000 units, including 7,500,000 units sold pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option, at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol “LMACU” on January 22, 2021. Each unit consists of one share of Series A common stock and one-fifth of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant may be exercised for one share of Series A common stock at a price of $11.50 per share following the later of 30 days after the completion of LMAC's initial business combination and 12 months from the closing of LMAC's initial public offering. Only whole warrants are exercisable. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the shares of Series A common stock and warrants are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq under the symbols “LMACA” and “LMACW,” respectively.

LMAC intends to search for a target in the media, digital media, music, entertainment, communications, telecommunications and technology industries. LMAC's management team is led by Greg Maffei and includes other members of Liberty Media Corporation’s ("Liberty") current management team. Liberty operates and owns interests in a broad range of media, communications and entertainment businesses. LMAC's sponsor is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty and holds a 20% interest in LMAC. Liberty’s ownership interest in LMAC is attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock.

Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as joint book-running managers for the offering. Copies of the prospectus related to the initial offering by LMAC may be obtained for free by visiting Edgar on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) at www.sec.gov or from Citigroup Global Markets Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at (800) 831-9146, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, Second Floor, New York, NY 10014, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, 6933 Louis Stephens Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina 27560, Telephone: 1-800-221-1037, Email: usa.prospectus@credit-suisse.com or Goldman, Sachs & Co. LLC, 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282, Attention: Prospectus Department, by calling (866) 471-2526 or by emailing prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com.

A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to the securities of LMAC has been filed with, and declared effective by, the SEC. 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 includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the use of proceeds from LMAC's initial public offering and the listing on Nasdaq of the shares and warrants underlying the units. These forward-looking statements involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including, without limitation, general market conditions. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and LMAC expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the expectations of LMAC with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of LMAC, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the prospectus related to LMAC’s initial public offering.

About Liberty Media Acquisition Corporation

Liberty Media Acquisition Corporation (“LMAC”) is a newly incorporated blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. LMAC intends to search for a target in the media, digital media, music, entertainment, communications, telecommunications and technology industries. The sponsor of LMAC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation, holds a 20% interest in LMAC that is attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock (Nasdaq: FWONA, FWONK).

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Liberty Media Acquisition Corporation's IPO?

The IPO aims to raise capital for acquiring businesses in the media and technology sectors.

What was the total amount raised in LMAC's IPO?

LMAC raised a total of $575 million from its initial public offering.

When did LMACU begin trading on the Nasdaq?

LMACU began trading on the Nasdaq on January 22, 2021.

Who is the sponsor of LMAC and what is their stake?

The sponsor of LMAC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation, holding a 20% interest.

What are the ticker symbols for LMAC's shares and warrants?

The shares are expected to trade under the symbol LMACA, and the warrants under LMACW.