Wen Acquisition Corp Closes Initial Public Offering, Raising $300.15 Million

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Wen Acquisition Corp, a blank check company focused on the fintech sector, announced the closing of its initial public offering (IPO) on May 19, 2025, raising $300,150,000. The IPO included the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option in full, with 3,915,000 units issued at $10.00 per unit. The Company's units began trading on May 16, 2025, on The Nasdaq Global Stock Market LLC under the ticker symbol "WENNU."

Key Takeaways:

  • Wen Acquisition Corp, a blank check company, has closed its initial public offering, raising $300,150,000 at $10.00 per unit.
  • The offering included the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option in full, with 3,915,000 units issued.
  • The Company's units began trading on May 16, 2025, on The Nasdaq Global Stock Market LLC under the ticker symbol "WENNU."
  • The proceeds from the IPO, including a simultaneous private placement of warrants, will be placed in trust, with $300,150,000 slated for acquisition opportunities.
  • The Company is focused on infrastructure companies in the fintech sector, with an emphasis on enablement of digital assets through the incorporation and integration of blockchain networks into traditional financial systems.
  • Management is led by Julian M. Sevillano, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, and Jurgen van de Vyver, Chief Financial Officer.
  • Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. acted as sole book-running manager for the offering.

Statistics:

  • The IPO raised $300,150,000 at $10.00 per unit.
  • 3,915,000 units were issued as a result of the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option in full.
  • The Company's units began trading on May 16, 2025.
  • The Company plans to use $300,150,000 of the proceeds from the IPO for acquisition opportunities.
  • The Company is focused on infrastructure companies in the fintech sector.

Sources:

  • GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
  • Wen Acquisition Corp press release, May 19, 2025.