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SPAC B&R Technology Merger Corp. Prices $325 Million IPO on Nasdaq

Summary
B&R Technology Merger Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, has priced its initial public offering of 32.5 million units at $10.00 each, raising $325 million before its debut on the Nasdaq Global Market.
B&R Technology Merger Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), announced it has priced its initial public offering of $325 million. The company's units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on July 21, 2026, under the ticker symbol "BRTMU."
Offering Structure
The IPO consists of 32,500,000 units priced at $10.00 per unit, according to the company's statement. Each unit is composed of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant.
Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50. Once the securities begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols "BRTM" and "BRTMW," respectively.
Blank-Check Company Mission
As a SPAC, or "blank-check" company, B&R Technology Merger Corp. was formed to raise capital through an IPO for the purpose of effecting a merger, asset acquisition, or similar business combination. The company has stated it may pursue an acquisition target in any industry or sector.
AdThe proceeds from the offering are typically held in a trust account until the SPAC identifies and completes a transaction. Investors in the IPO will have the opportunity to approve the future business combination or redeem their shares.
Underwriting and Potential Upsize
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the company's registration statement effective.
The underwriters have been granted a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 4,875,000 units at the IPO price to cover any over-allotments. If this option is exercised in full, the total gross proceeds of the offering could increase to approximately $373.75 million.
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