Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II Announces the Separate Trading of its Class A Ordinary Shares and Warrants Commencing May 13, 2021

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Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II announced that holders of its 35,000,000 initial public offering units can separate and trade their Class A ordinary shares and warrants starting May 13, 2021. The units will continue to trade on the NYSE under the symbol VGII.U, while separated shares and warrants will trade under VGII and VGII.WS. The offering was managed by Credit Suisse, and the Company aims for business combinations in sectors like travel, technology, and renewable energy.

Positive

• Successful completion of initial public offering raising capital.
• Allows investors flexibility to trade shares and warrants separately.

Negative

• Potential dilution for existing shareholders post-separation.

NEW YORK, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II (the "Company") announced today that, commencing May 13, 2021, holders of the units sold in the Company's initial public offering of 35,000,000 units, completed on March 25, 2021 and the subsequent sale of an additional 5,250,000 units upon full exercise of the underwriter'over-allotment option, on April 13, 2021, may elect to separately trade the shares of Class A ordinary shares and warrants included in the units. Those units not separated will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol "VGII.U," and the shares of Class A ordinary shares and warrants that are separated will trade on the NYSE under the symbols "VGII" and "VGII.WS," respectively. Holders of units will need to have their brokers contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the Company's transfer agent, in order to separate the units into Class A ordinary shares and warrants.

The offering was made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which 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.

Credit Suisse acted as the sole book-running manager of the offering. A registration statement relating to the securities has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 22, 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 offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II

Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company intends to focus on businesses that operate in one of the Virgin Group's core sectors: travel & leisure, financial services, health & wellness, technology & internet-enabled, music & entertainment, media & mobile and renewable energy/resource efficiency. The management team includes Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Company, a renowned global entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group and responsible for the Virgin Group; Josh Bayliss, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and director, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Group and is responsible for the Virgin Group's strategic development, licensing of the brand globally and management of direct investments on behalf of the Virgin Group in various companies around the world; and Evan Lovell, the Company's Chief Financial Officer and director, who is a Chief Investment Officer of the Virgin Group and is responsible for managing the Virgin Group's investment team and portfolio in North America.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements." 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 prospectus for the Company's offering filed with the SEC. Copies of these documents 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.

Investor Contact

For inquiries please contact Tamara Bennett at info-vgacii@vgacquisition.com.

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FAQ

What are the trading symbols for Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II's shares and warrants?

The shares will trade under symbol VGII and the warrants under symbol VGII.WS, while the units will continue to trade under VGII.U.

When can holders of the units trade their shares and warrants separately?

Holders can begin to trade their shares and warrants separately starting May 13, 2021.

Who managed the initial public offering of Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II?

Credit Suisse acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

What sectors does Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II focus on for business combinations?

The company focuses on sectors such as travel & leisure, financial services, health & wellness, technology, and renewable energy.

What is the purpose of Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II?

The Company aims to effect a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, or similar business combination with businesses in its core sectors.