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Business initial public offering

Catalyst Acquisition Corp. IPO

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026

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The IPO provides Amanat Acquisition Corporation with $200 million in gross proceeds to pursue acquisitions in the media sector. The offering is a routine SPAC IPO with limited immediate market impact beyond the company's own capitalization.

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Amanat Acquisition Corporation, a blank check company focused on media and digital sectors, priced its initial public offering of 20 million units at $10.00 per unit on July 27, 2026. The units will trade on Nasdaq under ticker CATLU starting July 28. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-seventh of a share upon a business combination. Banco Santander acted as sole book-running manager, with an over-allotment option for up to 3 million additional units. The offering is expected to close on July 29, 2026. The company intends to pursue acquisitions in traditional and digital media, including video games, mobile gaming, publishers, studios, and media platforms. Leadership includes co-CEOs Steven P. Beeks and Nicolas A. van Dyk, CFO Craig A. Elson, and board members Melvin D. Lindsey, Richard W. Cook, and Bong Go.

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Amanat Acquisition Corporation completed its IPO, raising $200 million to fund future business combinations in media and digital sectors.
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Steven P. Beeks is co-CEO of Amanat Acquisition Corporation, leading the company's acquisition strategy.
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Nicolas A. van Dyk is co-CEO of Amanat Acquisition Corporation, leading the company's acquisition strategy.
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Banco Santander acted as sole book-running manager for the IPO, earning underwriting fees.
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Craig A. Elson is CFO of Amanat Acquisition Corporation, overseeing financial operations.
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Nasdaq will list the units and later the shares and rights of Amanat Acquisition Corporation
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Melvin D. Lindsey serves as a board member of Amanat Acquisition Corporation
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Richard W. Cook serves as a board member of Amanat Acquisition Corporation
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Bong Go serves as a board member of Amanat Acquisition Corporation
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The SEC declared the registration statement effective on July 27, 2026, enabling the IPO.
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Amanat Acquisition Corporation is incorporated as a United Kingdom — Cayman Islands exempted company.
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