Magnum Opus Acquisition Limited Announces Pricing of US$200 Million Initial Public Offering

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Magnum Opus Acquisition Limited announced the pricing of its IPO, offering 20 million units at $10.00 each, expected to trade on NYSE under symbol 'OPA.U' starting March 23, 2021. Each unit comprises a Class A ordinary share and a half warrant, with whole warrants exercisable at $11.50 per share. The company aims to identify targets in consumer, technology, and media sectors that leverage technology for growth, particularly in Asia. The offering also allows underwriters a 45-day option for an additional 3 million units. The IPO closes on March 25, 2021, pending conditions.

Positive

• IPO of 20 million units raises $200 million for future business combinations.
• Focus on global consumer, technology, and media sectors provides potential for substantial market expansion.
• Strategic emphasis on Asian markets aligns company with significant growth opportunities.

Negative

• No guarantee that the offering will be completed on the proposed terms.
• Risks associated with identifying and finalizing a suitable business combination.

HONG KONG, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Magnum Opus Acquisition Limited (the "Company") today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at a price of US$10.00 per unit. The units are expected to be listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "OPA.U" beginning March 23, 2021. Each unit consists of one of the Company's Class A ordinary shares and one-half of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of US$11.50 per share. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Company expects that its Class A ordinary shares and warrants will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols "OPA" and "OPA WS," respectively.

The Company was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Although the Company's efforts to identify a prospective business combination opportunity will not be limited to a particular industry, it intends to search globally for a target with operations or prospects focusing on global consumer, technology or media sectors with disruptive growth potential through the use of technology that can benefit from operations in Asia. It intends to seek proprietary and unique targets that can benefit from its large addressable markets underpinned by strong consumer-driven shifts. It also aims to identify proven business models that can be tailored to the Asian market and benefit from accelerated growth.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC is acting as the representative of the several underwriters. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 3,000,000 additional units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.

The public offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from 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.

A registration statement relating to the securities became effective on March 22, 2021. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, 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. The offering is expected to close on March 25, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," including with respect to the proposed initial public offering and the Company's plans with respect to the target industry for a potential 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 Company will ultimately complete a business combination transaction. 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 Company's offering filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Copies of these documents are available on the SEC's website, at 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.

Contact:

Hou Pu Jonathan Lin
Chief Executive Officer
15th Floor, Nexxus Building
77 Des Voeux Road
Central, Hong Kong
+852 3757 9857
jonathan.lin@opusacquisition.com

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FAQ

What is the price of Magnum Opus Acquisition Limited's IPO units?

The IPO units are priced at $10.00 each.

When will Magnum Opus Acquisition Limited's shares start trading?

Shares are expected to begin trading on March 23, 2021.

What is the ticker symbol for Magnum Opus Acquisition Limited?

The ticker symbol is 'OPA.U'.

What are the components of each IPO unit offered by Magnum Opus Acquisition Limited?

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

What is the exercise price for the warrants related to Magnum Opus Acquisition Limited's IPO?

The exercise price for the warrants is $11.50 per share.

When is the expected closing date for the IPO of Magnum Opus Acquisition Limited?

The IPO is expected to close on March 25, 2021.