Golden Falcon Acquisition Corp. Announces Closing of $345 Million Initial Public Offering
December 22 2020 - 4:00PM
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Golden Falcon Acquisition Corp.
(NYSE: GFX.U) (the “Company”) announced today that it
closed its initial public offering of 34,500,000 units, which
included the full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment
option. The offering was priced at $10.00 per unit, generating
total gross proceeds of $345,000,000.
The units are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (the
“NYSE”) and trade under the ticker symbol “GFX.U”.
Each unit consists of one share of the Company’s Class A common
stock and one-half of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant
entitles the holder thereof to purchase one share of Class A common
stock at a price of $11.50 per share. Once the securities
comprising the units begin separate trading, shares of the Class A
common stock and warrants are expected to be listed on the NYSE
under the symbols “GFX” and “GFX WS,”
respectively.
The Company, led by Makram Azar and Scott Freidheim, was 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 or entities. While
the Company may pursue an initial business combination with any
target business and in any sector or geographical location, it
intends to focus its search on companies operating in the
technology, media, telecommunications and fintech sectors that are
headquartered in Europe, Israel, the Middle East or North
America.
UBS Securities LLC and Moelis & Company LLC acted as joint
book-running managers of the offering and EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. as
lead manager for the offering. The offering was made only by means
of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained from UBS
Securities LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, 1285 Avenue of the
Americas, New York, NY 10019, or by telephone at (888) 827-7275, or
by e-mail at olprospectusrequest@ubs.com.
Registration statements relating to these securities have been
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)
and became effective on December 17, 2020. 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 Golden Falcon Acquisition Corp.
The Company is a blank check company formed for the purpose of
effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition,
stock purchase, reorganisation or similar business combination with
one or more businesses. While the Company may pursue an initial
business combination target in any business or industry, it intends
to focus its search on companies in the technology, media,
telecommunications and fintech sectors that are headquartered in
Europe, Israel, the Middle East or North America. The Company is
led by Chief Executive Officer, Makram Azar, and Chairman, Scott
Freidheim.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains statements that constitute
“forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the
anticipated use of the net proceeds of the public offering. No
assurance can be given 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 prospectus for the
offering 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.
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Investor Contact: Golden Falcon Acquisition Corp.
John M. Basnage de Beauval, General Counsel
john@goldenfalconcorp.com Media Contacts: Salamander
Davoudi T: +442034342334 M: +447957549906
fullcirclecapital@tancredigroup.com Helen Humphrey T:
+442034342321 M: +447449226720
fullcirclecapital@tancredigroup.com
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