Malacca Straits Acquisition Company Limited Announces Closing of Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional Units in Connection with its Initial Public Offering

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Malacca Straits Acquisition Company Limited (Nasdaq: MLACU) has closed the issuance of an additional 1,875,000 units through the underwriters’ purchase option, generating $18,750,000 and increasing total IPO proceeds to $143,750,000. The units, trading since July 15, 2020, consist of a Class A ordinary share and half a redeemable warrant, with warrants exercisable at $11.50 per share. $143,750,000 from the IPO proceeds is held in trust. The offering was managed by BTIG, LLC, with legal counsel provided by Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP.

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• Total IPO proceeds reached $143,750,000, providing significant capital for future acquisitions.
• Successful exercise of the underwriters’ option reflects strong demand for units.

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• None.

New York, New York, July 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malacca Straits Acquisition Company Limited (Nasdaq: MLACU) (the “Company”) announced today that it closed the issuance of an additional 1,875,000 units pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional units in connection with its initial public offering at $10.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $18,750,000 and bringing the total gross proceeds of the initial public offering to $143,750,000.

The Company’s units are listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) and commenced trading under the ticker symbol “MLACU” on July 15, 2020. Each unit consists of one of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares and one-half of one redeemable warrant, each whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share. Only whole warrants will trade and are exercisable. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be traded on Nasdaq under the symbols “MLAC” and “MLACW,” respectively.

BTIG, LLC acted as the sole book running manager for the offering and I-Bankers Securities, Inc. acted as co-manager for the offering.

Of the proceeds received from the consummation of the initial public offering (as well as the exercise of the option to purchase additional units) and related private placements of warrants, $143,750,000 (or $10.00 per unit sold in the public offering) was placed in trust. An audited balance sheet of the Company as of July 17, 2020 reflecting receipt of the proceeds upon consummation of the initial public offering and the concurrent private placement (but not including the closing of the additional units described herein or the private placement on such date) will be included as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP acted as counsel to the Company and White & Case LLP acted as counsel to the underwriters.

The offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained from BTIG, LLC at 65 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022, or by email at equitycapitalmarkets@btig.com.

A registration statement relating to the securities became effective on July 14, 2020. 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.
  
This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the initial public offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds. 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 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. 

About Malacca Straits Acquisition Company Limited

The Company is a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company and formed 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 an acquisition opportunity in any industry or sector, the Company intends to focus on businesses which are currently part of Southeast Asian business conglomerates in the media, food processing, renewable energy and healthcare industries.

Contact

Kenneth Ng
Chief Executive Officer and President
+852 21060888

FAQ

What is the significance of Malacca Straits Acquisition Company's additional unit issuance?

The additional issuance raised $18,750,000, increasing total IPO proceeds to $143,750,000, which is crucial for future business combinations.

What does the unit of MLACU consist of?

Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant.

When did Malacca Straits Acquisition Company IPO?

The IPO commenced trading on July 15, 2020.

What is the expected use of the net proceeds from MLACU's IPO?

The net proceeds are intended for pursuing mergers, acquisitions, or similar business combinations, particularly in Southeast Asia.

Who managed the Malacca Straits Acquisition Company's IPO?

The IPO was managed by BTIG, LLC, with I-Bankers Securities, Inc. as co-manager.