DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation Announces Closing of $69 Million Initial Public Offering

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DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation, a newly organized blank check company, has announced the closing of its initial public offering (IPO) of 6,900,000 units at an offering price of $10.00 per unit. This includes the exercise in full by the underwriters' over-allotment option to purchase up to an additional 900,000 units. The units are listed on The Nasdaq Global Market and began trading under the ticker symbol "DTSQU" on July 25, 2024.

The Company has secured $69 million in gross proceeds from the IPO, with $66.9 million of the funds expected to be held in trust until an initial business combination is completed. The excess $2.1 million will be used to cover the expenses related to the IPO. The registration statement relating to these securities was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 24, 2024.

Key Takeaways:

  • DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation raised $69 million in gross proceeds from its initial public offering (IPO) of 6,900,000 units.
  • The Company's units began trading on The Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "DTSQU" on July 25, 2024.
  • A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering.
  • The net proceeds from the offering will be held in trust until an initial business combination is completed.
  • The excess funds will be used to cover expenses related to the IPO.
  • The Company is led by Mr. Bian Fan, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Kenneth Lam, Chief Financial Officer.
  • The Company intends to focus its search on industries that complement its management team's background.

Statistics:

  • Gross proceeds: $69 million
  • Total units raised: 6,900,000
  • Additional units purchased by the underwriters: 900,000
  • Offering price per unit: $10.00
  • Trading symbol: DTSQU
  • Net proceeds held in trust: $66.9 million
  • Excess funds to cover expenses: $2.1 million

Sources:

  • DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation, "DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation Announces Closing of $69 Million Initial Public Offering" (GlobeNewswire, 26 July 2024)
  • GlobeNewswire, "DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation Announces Closing of $69 Million Initial Public Offering" (GlobeNewswire, 26 July 2024)