The IPO Buzz: Ares Acquisition III (AAC.U) Upsizes SPAC IPO to Raise $345 Million
Ares Acquisition Corp. III (AAC.U) upsized its SPAC IPO at pricing to 34.5 million units – up from 30 million units in the prospectus – and priced the deal at $10.00 per unit, as expected – to raise $345 million on Monday night, June 29, 2026. Each unit consists of one share and one-tenth (1/10th) of one redeemable warrant. Ares Acquisition Corp. III (AAC.U) is expected to start trading..
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| Company | Symbol proposed | Shares (Millions) | Est. $ Volume | Expected to Trade | SCOOP Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ares Acquisition Corp. III | AAC.U | 34.5 | $ 345.0 mil | 6/30/2026 Priced | S/O | S/O |
| Bending Spoons S.p.A. | BSP | 58.0 | $ 1565.2 mil | 7/1/2026 Wednesday | S/O | S/O |
| CopperTech Metals (Postponed) | CUX | 23.5 | $ 400.0 mil | 7/1/2026 Postponed | S/O | S/O |
Last 100 IPOs - June 29, 2026
| Number of IPOs priced : | 100 |
| Number Up: | 55 |
| Number Down: | 42 |
| Number Unchanged: | 3 |
| Percentage Change From Issue Price: | 9.28% |
| Percentage Change for The Nasdaq Composite | 35.22% |
2026 IPO Scorecard - June 29, 2026
| Number of IPOs priced (Excluding 115 units) : | 90 |
| Number Up: | 48 |
| Number Down: | 39 |
| Number Unchanged: | 3 |
| Total Return From Issue Price: | 8.82% |
| The Nasdaq Composite Index YTD % Change | 35.22% |