NY-GOLDEN-FALCON
18.12.2020 02:26:13 CET | Business Wire | Press release
Golden Falcon Acquisition Corp. (the “Company ”) announced today that it priced its initial public offering of 30,000,000 units, upsized from 25,000,000 units, at $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE ”) and will begin trading tomorrow, Friday, December 18, 2020 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 entitling 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 offering is expected to close on December 22, 2020.
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 are acting as joint book-running managers of this offering and EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. as lead manager for the offering. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 4,500,000 units to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained, when available, 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 .
A registration statement relating to these securities has 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 initial public offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds thereof. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all , or 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 preliminary 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.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201217006206/en/
About Business Wire
Subscribe to releases from Business Wire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Business Wire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Business Wire
PIF Named as Official Tournament Supporter of FIFA World Cup 2026™14.5.2026 15:08:00 CEST | Press release
PIF strengthens partnership with FIFA at FIFA World Cup 2026™ as Official Tournament Supporter, incorporating PIF companies, Savvy Games Group and Qiddiya City Announcement builds on successful FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ partnership and reflects PIF’s and FIFA’s shared commitment to driving growth and engagement in football Partnership reinforces PIF’s ongoing commitment to sport as priority sector PIF and FIFA has announced PIF as an Official Tournament Supporter in North America and Asia of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to expanding the growth of football at every level, from the grassroots to elite competition, as well as enabling greater participation in sport by unlocking new opportunities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260514974404/en/ 14 May, 2026: Front row (L-R), Romy Gai, Chief Business Officer, FIFA and Kevin Foster, Managing Director and Head of Corporate A
Planet Releases First Light from Latest Pelican Launch, Including Imagery from Sweden’s First Sovereign Satellite14.5.2026 15:04:00 CEST | Press release
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today released first light images from its latest Pelican launch, including the Swedish Armed Forces (SwAF)’s first ever sovereign satellite. Planet launched these three Pelican spacecraft to orbit aboard the CAS500-2 rideshare mission with SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on May 3, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260514665846/en/ Ambursu, Nigeria • May 11, 2026 • Altitude: 510 km • Pelican Planet received high-resolution first light imagery from the Pelican satellites within days of their May 3 launch. Each satellite captured imagery from around the world, including Gotland, Sweden, on May 7, 2026, from an altitude of 515 km; Taiyuan, in Shanxi, China, on May 5, 2026, from an altitude of 512 km; and Ambursu, Nigeria, on May 11, 2026, from an altitude of 510 km. As the spacecraft complete
Viz.ai Launches Viz Pulmonary Suite, the First Comprehensive AI-Powered Solution Dedicated to Pulmonary Care Delivery14.5.2026 15:00:00 CEST | Press release
Early Results Demonstrate Reduced Time to Treatment and Improved Patient Outcomes Viz.ai, the leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced the launch of the Viz Pulmonary™ Suite, an integrated AI-powered solution in the Viz.ai enterprise platform, designed to help health systems streamline care delivery for pulmonary conditions. The suite brings acute and chronic pulmonary workflows together in a single solution, giving clinicians a more streamlined way to manage patients to help get them on guideline-directed care. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260514994555/en/ With 55%-65% of potential in-network referrals lost due to health system leakage,1 improving continuity across the patient journey becomes a critical challenge. The Viz Pulmonary Suite, which integrates seamlessly with EHR systems, is designed to help pulmonary teams improve retention and outcomes by combi
Xsolla Showcases Industry Insights and Regional Commitment at Digital Dragons 202614.5.2026 15:00:00 CEST | Press release
Reinforcing Commitment To Eastern Europe Alongside New Industry Insights Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced its participation in Digital Dragons 2026, one of Europe’s premier game industry conferences. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260514302984/en/ Graphic: Xsolla As the video game industry continues to evolve, early indicators from Q1 2026 point to sustained momentum across key segments. Xsolla’s presence at Digital Dragons will reflect on several emerging themes shaping the market, including: The ongoing strength of live-service and hybrid monetization models Increased adoption of direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategies by developers and publishers Growing demand for localized payment solutions to support global player bases A heightened focus on player engagement, retention, and community-building tools These insights unde
AS Graanul Invest Appoints Energy Industry Veteran Lars Christian Bacher as Chief Executive Officer14.5.2026 14:45:00 CEST | Press release
ASGraanul Invest (“Graanul” or the “Company”), Europe’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets used for electricity and heat production, today announces energy industry veteran Lars Christian Bacher will be joining the business as Chief Executive Officer, effective 18 May. Bacher will drive the Company’s growth across Europe as Graanul doubles down on its strategy to provide its customers with sustainable fuel to enable the production of renewable, dispatchable power and heat. Outgoing Chief Executive Nicholas Dottino will support Bacher with his transition to his new role as an advisor to Apollo on infrastructure and energy investments. Bacher joins Graanul having previously worked at Norwegian multinational energy company Equinor as a member of the Executive Committee for over eight years, including two years as Chief Financial Officer, where he had responsibility for managing financial operations and strategic planning. Prior to this, he was executive Vice President, Developme
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom