Medicus Sciences Acquisition Corp. Announces Pricing of $80,000,000 Initial Public Offering

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Medicus Sciences Acquisition Corp. (MSAC) has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $10.00 per unit, raising $80 million. The offering consists of 8,000,000 units, each containing one Class A ordinary share, one-ninth of a redeemable warrant, and a contingent right to additional warrants post-business combination. Trading is set to begin on February 16, 2021 under the symbol MSAC.U, with closing anticipated on February 18, 2021. MSAC focuses on acquiring companies within the healthcare sector, particularly medical technology.

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• Successful pricing of IPO at $10.00 per unit, generating $80 million in gross proceeds.
• Strategic focus on the healthcare and medical technology sectors.

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• Dependence on successful business combination may pose risks.
• Forward-looking statements indicate uncertainty in completion and usage of proceeds.

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Medicus Sciences Acquisition Corp. (the "Company," or "MSAC") announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 8,000,000 units, at a price to the public of $10.00 per unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $80,000,000. Each unit consists of (i) one Class A ordinary share, (ii) one-ninth of one redeemable warrant, and (iii) a contingent right to receive, in certain circumstances, at least two-ninths of one redeemable warrant following the initial business combination. The units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on February 16, 2021 under the symbol "MSAC.U". The offering is expected to close on February 18, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

MSAC is a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company and incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. While MSAC may acquire a company in any industry, it expects that its focus will be on the healthcare industry, particularly the medical technology sector, both in the United States and internationally.

MSAC's sponsor, Medicus Sciences Holdings LLC, is an affiliate of Altium Capital Management, LP ("Altium") and Sio Capital Management, LLC ("Sio"), two healthcare-focused investment funds with combined gross investment assets of over $1.0 billion.

Maxim Group LLC is acting as sole book-running manager for the offering. MSAC has granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,200,000 units at the initial offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.

A registration statement relating to the securities was declared effective by the SEC on February 12, 2021. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Maxim Group LLC, 405 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10174. Copies of the registration statement can be accessed through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

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 contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," including the consummation of the Company's proposed offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or 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 preliminary prospectus for the offering filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Copies will be 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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SOURCE Medicus Sciences Acquisition Corp

FAQ

What is the pricing of MSAC's initial public offering?

MSAC's IPO is priced at $10.00 per unit, with gross proceeds of $80 million.

When does trading of MSAC units start?

Trading is expected to begin on February 16, 2021, under the symbol MSAC.U.

What will MSAC use the proceeds from the IPO for?

The proceeds are intended for potential mergers or acquisitions in the healthcare sector.

What is the expected closing date for MSAC's IPO?

The offering is expected to close on February 18, 2021.

What does MSAC focus on in terms of acquisitions?

MSAC aims to acquire companies primarily in the healthcare industry, with a focus on medical technology.