Murphy Canyon Acquisition Corp. Announces Pricing of $115 Million Initial Public Offering

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Murphy Canyon Acquisition Corp. announced the pricing of its initial public offering (IPO) of 11,500,000 units at $10.00 per unit, which includes one share of common stock and one redeemable warrant. Trading is set to begin on February 3, 2022 on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol MURFU, with the IPO expected to close on February 7, 2022. The company targets businesses in the real estate sector, aiming for an aggregate enterprise value of $300 million to $1.2 billion for potential mergers or acquisitions.

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• Initial public offering of 11,500,000 units at $10.00 per unit.
• Focus on real estate industry with a target enterprise value of $300 million to $1.2 billion.
• Sole book-running manager is A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, indicating strong underwriting support.

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SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 2, 2022 / Murphy Canyon Acquisition Corp. (the "Company") newly organized blank check company formed as a Delaware corporation, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 11,500,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and one redeemable warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one share of common stock at $11.50 per share. The units are expected to trade on The Nasdaq Global Market ("NASDAQ") under the ticker symbol "MURFU" beginning February 3, 2022. Murphy Canyon Acquisition Corp. expects the initial public offering to close on February 7, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the common stock and the warrants are expected to be traded on NASDAQ under the symbols "MURF" and "MURFW," respectively.

Murphy Canyon Acquisition Corp. is a 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 focus on companies in the real estate industry, including construction, homebuilding, real estate owners and operators, arrangers of financing, insurance, and other services for real estate, and adjacent businesses and technologies targeting the real estate space with an aggregate combined enterprise value of approximately $300 million to $1.2 billion. The Company is sponsored by Murphy Canyon Acquisition Sponsor, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Presidio Property Trust, Inc.

A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

The Benchmark Company, LLC is acting as the co-manager for the offering.

Murphy Canyon Acquisition Corp. has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 1,725,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any. Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP served as counsel to Murphy Canyon Acquisition Corp. and Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP served as counsel to the underwriters in this offering.

A registration statement relating to these securities was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 2, 2022. 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. No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved of the contents of this press release.

The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained from A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, 590 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022, or by telephone at (212) 624-2060, or by email at prospectus@allianceg.com or by visiting EDGAR on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," including with respect to the IPO 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 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 IPO 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.

Contacts:

For investors:
Murphy Canyon Acquisition Corp.
Lowell Hartkorn, Investor Relations
lowell.hartkorn@murphycanyonac.com
Telephone: (760) 471-8536 x1244

SOURCE: Murphy Canyon Acquisition

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FAQ

What is Murphy Canyon Acquisition Corp.'s IPO price?

Murphy Canyon Acquisition Corp. priced its IPO at $10.00 per unit.

When will Murphy Canyon Acquisition Corp.'s units start trading?

The units are expected to trade on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol 'MURFU' starting February 3, 2022.

What is the purpose of Murphy Canyon Acquisition Corp.?

The company aims to effect a merger or similar business combination focusing on the real estate industry.

What is the expected closing date for the IPO?

The IPO is expected to close on February 7, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.