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ARYA Sciences Acquisition, a healthcare SPAC, files for a $125 million IPO

September 11, 2018
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ARYA Sciences Acquisition, a blank check company formed by Perceptive Advisors to acquire a healthcare business, filed for a $125 million IPO on Tuesday.

The New York, NY-based company plans to raise $125 million by offering 12.5 million units at a price of $10. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one-half warrant redeemable at $11.50.  At $10, ARYA Sciences would command a market value of $156 million.

The New York, NY-based company was founded in 2018 and plans to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol ARYAU. ARYA Sciences Acquisition filed confidentially on July 17, 2018. Jefferies is the sole bookrunner on the deal. No pricing terms were disclosed.