Shepherd Ave Capital Acquisition Corp Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering

Rhea-AI Summary

Shepherd Ave Capital Acquisition (NASDAQ: SPHAU) has successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO), raising $86,250,000 in gross proceeds through the sale of 8,625,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The offering included the full exercise of the underwriter's over-allotment option.

Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share and one right, with each whole right convertible into one-fifth of a Class A ordinary share upon completing an initial business combination. The units trade on Nasdaq under 'SPHAU', with Class A shares and rights to later trade separately as 'SPHA' and 'SPHAR' respectively.

SPAC Advisory Partners , a division of Kingswood Capital Partners, , served as the sole book-running manager for the IPO.

Positive

• Successfully raised $86.25 million in gross proceeds from IPO
• Full exercise of underwriter's over-allotment option indicates strong demand
• Secured listing on Nasdaq Global Market

Negative

• Dilutive effect on shareholders due to rights conversion feature
• No specific business combination target identified yet

Insights

Financial Analyst

The successful IPO of Shepherd Ave Capital Acquisition Corp, raising $86.25M, marks another SPAC entry into the market. The full exercise of the over-allotment option indicates strong initial demand. The unit structure, combining one Class A share with one right convertible to 1/5th of a share post-business combination, offers investors potential upside participation. This SPAC will now join the hunt for an attractive merger target, with the capital raised providing a decent war chest for potential acquisitions. The backing by SPAC Advisory Partners, a division of Kingswood Capital Partners, adds credibility to the offering. However, investors should note the increasingly competitive SPAC landscape and the challenges many SPACs face in finding suitable targets within their designated timeframes.

Wilmington, DE, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shepherd Ave Capital Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: SPHAU) (“SPHA” or the “Company”) announced today that it closed its initial public offering of 8,625,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $86,250,000. The offering size reflects the full exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option. Each unit consists of one of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares (the “Class A Ordinary Shares”) and one right (the “Rights”), with each whole right entitling the holder thereof to receive one-fifth (1/5^th) of one Class A Ordinary Share upon the consummation of an initial business combination. No fractional rights will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole rights will trade.

The units are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) and began trading under the ticker symbol “SPHAU” on December 5, 2024. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A Ordinary Shares and Rights are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq under the symbols “SPHA” and “SPHAR,” respectively.

SPAC Advisory Partners LLC, a division of Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC, acted as the sole book-running manager for the initial public offering.

A registration statement related to these securities has been filed on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission and became effective on December 2, 2024 (File No. 333-280986). The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained, when available, by contacting Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC, 126 East 56th Street, Suite 22S, New York, NY 10022, or by calling 212-487-1080 or emailing Syndicate@kingswoodUS.com. 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.

About Shepherd Ave Capital Acquisition Corporation

SPHA is a newly incorporated, blank check company formed in the Cayman Islands for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. While the Company may pursue an initial business combination target in any business or industry, it intends to identify companies with strong management team, niche deal size with growth potential, long-term revenue visibility with defensible market position, and benefits from being a U.S. public company. The sponsor of the Company is Aitefund Sponsor LLC. 

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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Company contact:

William W. Snyder, CEO
221 W 9th St, #859
Wilmington, DE 19801
bill@shepherdavecapital.com

FAQ

How much did Shepherd Ave Capital Acquisition Corp (SPHAU) raise in its IPO?

Shepherd Ave Capital Acquisition Corp raised $86,250,000 in gross proceeds through the sale of 8,625,000 units at $10.00 per unit.

What does each SPHAU unit consist of?

Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right, with each whole right entitling the holder to receive one-fifth of one Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination.

When did SPHAU begin trading on Nasdaq?

SPHAU began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on December 5, 2024.

What will be the separate trading symbols for SPHAU components?

Once the securities begin separate trading, the Class A Ordinary Shares will trade under 'SPHA' and the Rights under 'SPHAR' on Nasdaq.