Armada Acquisition Corp. III announced that it priced an initial public offering of 22.5 million units at $10 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $225 million, according to the company's statement.
The units are scheduled to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "AACIU" on February 18, 2026. Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share and one-half of a redeemable warrant. When warrants trade separately, holders of one whole warrant will be able to purchase one Class A ordinary share at $11.50 per share.
Once the bundled securities are split for separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and the warrants are expected to trade under the symbols "AACI" and "AACIW," respectively.
The special purpose acquisition company is led by Stephen P. Herbert, who serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Douglas M. Lurio, who is President and Chief Financial Officer. The company’s board also includes directors Mohammad A. Khan, Thomas A. Decker, and Celso L. White.
Cohen & Company Capital Markets acted as the lead book-runner on the offering, with Northland Capital Markets serving as joint book-runner. The underwriting syndicate received a 45-day option to purchase up to 3.375 million additional units to cover any over-allotments. The offering is expected to close on February 19, 2026.
Armada Acquisition Corp. III has stated that it intends to concentrate its search for acquisition targets in businesses operating in financial services, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), or the generative artificial intelligence sector for potential business combinations.
The SEC declared the registration statement for the offering effective on February 17, 2026.
Summary
Armada Acquisition Corp. III priced its IPO at $10 per unit, issuing 22.5 million units and raising $225 million. The units will list on the Nasdaq Global Market under AACIU beginning February 18, 2026, and the company plans to target deals in financial services, SaaS, and generative AI. Management and board members were identified, and underwriters were named, with a 45-day over-allotment option included. The registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on February 17, 2026, and the offering is expected to close on February 19, 2026.
Key points
- Armada priced 22.5 million units at $10 each, raising $225 million for potential acquisitions.
- Units begin trading on Nasdaq Global Market as AACIU on February 18, 2026; separate trading for Class A shares and warrants is expected under AACI and AACIW.
- The SPAC will focus on targets in financial services, SaaS, and generative AI, and underwriters hold a 45-day option to buy up to 3.375 million additional units.
Risks and uncertainties
- The offering is described as expected to close on February 19, 2026, indicating timing remains subject to completion conditions.
- The underwriters’ option to purchase additional units of up to 3.375 million may affect share dilution depending on exercise.
- The company has stated its intended target sectors for business combinations, but there is no guarantee a suitable transaction will be identified or completed.