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US IPO Weekly Recap: Flurry of SPACs and IPOs fill the pipeline in short holiday week

June 21, 2024
Weekly Recap

One IPO and three SPACs debuted this week. Meanwhile, six IPOs and seven SPACs submitted initial filings this past week.

Singapore-based safety equipment provider Rectitude Holdings (RECT) priced at the bottom of the range to raise $8 million at a $58 million market cap. The company makes safety equipment, encompassing items such as personal protective clothing, hand gloves, safety footwear, and personal fall arrest systems; portable fire extinguishers; and traffic products such as rubber speed humps, wheel stops, and wheel chocks. It finished down 3%.

Three blank check IPOs priced this past week. Lionheart Capital-backed Lionheart Holdings (CUBWU) raised $200 million, Melar Acquisition I (MACIU) raised $150 million to target “emerging finance”, and Flag Ship Acquisition (FSHPU) raised $60 million to target middle-market growth businesses.

4 IPOs During the Week of June 17th, 2024
Issuer
Business
Deal
Size
Market Cap
at IPO
Price vs.
Midpoint
First Day
Return
Return
at 06/21
Melar Acquisition I (MACIU)$150M$203M0%+0%+0%
Blank check company targeting the "emerging finance" sector.
Flag Ship Acquisition (FSHPU)$60M$77M0%+0%+0%
Blank check company targeting middle-market growth businesses.
Lionheart Holdings (CUBWU)$200M$267M0%+0%+0%
Blank check company formed by Lionheart Capital.
Rectitude Holdings (RECT)$8M$58M-20%-3%-3%
Singapore-based provider of safety equipment and other industrial products.

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Six IPOs submitted initial filings this past week. Hospital and health care clinic operator Ardent Health (ARDT) led the pack, filed to raise an estimated $500 million. Country club owner and operator Aureus Greenway Holdings (AGH) filed to raise $19 million at a $119 million market cap. Real estate platform Linkhome (LHAI) filed to raise $12 million. China-based TV program distributor Unitrend Entertainment Group (INHI) filed to raise $6 million at a $186 million market cap. Chinese business services provider YSX Tech (YSXT) filed to raise $6 million at a $116 million market cap. Chinese precision parts manufacturer ZJK Industrial (ZJK) filed to raise $5 million at a $305 million market cap.

Seven SPACs submitted initial filings this week. Voyager Acquisition (VACHU) filed to raise $261 million to target healthcare. SIM Acquisition I (SIMAU), formed by Sauvegarder Investment Management, filed to raise $200 million to target healthcare. SilverBox IV (SBXD.U), the fourth SPAC formed by members of SilverBox Capital, filed to raise $200 million. HCM II Acquisition (HONDU), backed by Hondiu Capital Management, filed to raise $200 million. Tavia Acquisition (TAVAU.RC) filed to raise $175 million to target energy transition, the circular economy, and food tech. Black Spade Acquisition II (BSIIU) filed to raise $150 million to target entertainment, lifestyle, and technology. Future Vision II Acquisition (FVNNU) filed to raise $50 million to target the TMT industry in the Greater China region.

13 Filings During the Week of June 17th, 2024
Issuer
Business
Deal
Size
SectorLead
Underwriter
Ardent Health (ARDT)$500MHealth CareJP Morgan
Operates hospitals and health care clinics in six states.
Black Spade Acq. II (BSIIU)$150MSPACClear Street
Blank check company targeting the entertainment, lifestyle, and tech industries.
Linkhome (LHAI)$12MTechnologyEF Hutton
Operates a platform for buying and selling real estate.
ZJK Industrial (ZJK)$5MIndustrialsRevere Sec.
Chinese manufacturer of precision fasteners and other parts for electronic devices.
Aureus Greenway (AGH)$19MConsumer DiscretionaryRevere Sec.
Owns and operates two public golf country clubs in Florida.
Future Vision II Acq. (FVNNU)$50MSPACEF Hutton
Blank check company targeting the TMT industry in the Greater China region.
HCM II Acquisition (HONDU)$200MSPACCantor Fitz.
Second blank check company formed by Hondius Capital Management.
SilverBox IV (SBXD.U)$200MSPACSantander
Fourth blank check company formed by members of SilverBox Capital.
Voyager Acquisition (VACHU)$261MSPACCantor Fitz.
Blank check company targeting the healthcare sector.
YSX Tech (YSXT)$6MIndustrialsTiger Brokers
Provides value-added and other services primarily to insurers and brokerages in China.
SIM Acquisition I (SIMAU)$200MSPACCantor Fitz.
Blank check company formed by Sauvegarder Investment Management targeting healthcare.
Tavia Acquisition (TAVAU.RC)$175MSPACEarlyBird
Blank check company targeting energy transition, the circular economy, and food tech.
Unitrend Entertainment (INHI)$6MCommunication ServicesRevere Sec.
Provides TV program distribution and ad placement services in China.

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IPO Market Snapshot

The Renaissance IPO Indices are market cap weighted baskets of newly public companies. As of 6/20/2024, the Renaissance IPO Index was up 5.2% year-to-date, while the S&P 500 was up 15.5%. Renaissance Capital's IPO ETF (NYSE: IPO) tracks the index, and top ETF holdings include Kenvue (KVUE) and Nu Holdings (NU). The Renaissance International IPO Index was down 4.9% year-to-date, while the ACWX was up 6.5%. Renaissance Capital’s International IPO ETF (NYSE: IPOS) tracks the index, and top ETF holdings include Barito Renewables Energy and Porsche.