Mercato Partners Acquisition Corporation Announces the Full Exercise of Overallotment Option in Connection with its Initial Public Offering

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Mercato Partners Acquisition Corporation (MPRA) announced the exercise of its underwriter's overallotment option, resulting in the issuance of an additional 3,000,000 units priced at $10.00 each. This brings the total units issued during the initial public offering to 23,000,000, for a cumulative offering price of $230,000,000. The units consist of one share of Class A common stock and one-half warrant, trading under the ticker symbol MPRAU. The company aims to leverage its management expertise for potential acquisitions in technology or branded consumer products.

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• Successful exercise of overallotment option raised additional $30 million.
• Total proceeds from IPO reached $230 million, enhancing financial flexibility.
• Broad acquisition strategy allows for potential high growth in various sectors.

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• None.

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercato Partners Acquisition Corporation ("MPRA" or the "Company") announced today that the underwriter of its previously announced public offering of units has exercised its overallotment option, resulting in the issuance of an additional 3,000,000 units at a public offering price of $10.00 per unit. After giving effect to the exercise of the option, an aggregate of 23,000,000 units have been issued in the initial public offering at an aggregate offering price of $230,000,000.

MPRA 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. The Company intends to capitalize on the ability of its management team and the broader Mercato Partners platform to identify, acquire and operate a business in either the technology or branded consumer products sector that possesses the suitable characteristics to achieve attractive long-term risk adjusted returns, though it reserves the right to pursue an acquisition opportunity in any business or industry.

The units are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq") and began trading under the ticker symbol "MPRAU" on November 4, 2021. Each unit consists of one share of the Company's Class A common stock and one-half of one redeemable warrant, each whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A common stock and warrants are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq under the symbols "MPRA" and "MPRAW," respectively.

BofA Securities acted as the sole book-running manager and underwriter for the initial public offering.

The offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained by contacting BofA Securities, NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3^rd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attention: Prospectus Department, or by email at dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com.

A registration statement related to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (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 an 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 forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, including the successful consummation of the Company's initial public offering, are subject to risks and uncertainties, 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 SEC, any of which could cause actual results to differ from such forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based, except as required by law.

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SOURCE Mercato Partners

FAQ

What did Mercato Partners Acquisition Corporation announce on November 23, 2021?

They announced the full exercise of the underwriter's overallotment option, resulting in 3,000,000 additional units issued.

How much total capital was raised by MPRA during the public offering?

MPRA raised a total of $230 million from its initial public offering.

What are the components of the units offered by MPRA?

Each unit consists of one share of Class A common stock and one-half of one redeemable warrant.

What is the purpose of Mercato Partners Acquisition Corporation?

MPRA was formed to pursue business combinations in sectors like technology and branded consumer products.

When did MPRA begin trading on the Nasdaq?

MPRA began trading on the Nasdaq on November 4, 2021, under the ticker symbol MPRAU.