- Iron Horse Acquisition II (IRHO) amended its Electra merger agreement and filed a Form S-4 on May 19, 2026.
- Best SPAC I Acquisition Corp (BSAA) held an extension vote on May 19, 2026.
- Flag Ship Acquisition Corp (FSHP) set a June 11, 2026 extension vote today.
- Plum Acquisition Corp IV (PLMK) amended its CTL Resources merger agreement on May 19, 2026.
- Cartesian Growth Corp III (CGCT) amended its merger agreement with Factorial Energy on May 19, 2026.
- May 2026 SPAC IPO activity reached 11 IPOs totaling $1,799M through May 19, 2026.
Iron Horse Acquisition II (IRHO) amended its Electra merger agreement and filed a Form S-4 on May 19, 2026. Separately, BSAA held an extension vote, FSHP set a June 11, 2026 extension vote, and May SPAC IPO activity reached 11 deals totaling $1,799M through the first 19 days.
SPAC IPO Update — May 19, 2026
No SPAC IPOs priced on May 19, 2026; May MTD now stands at 11 IPOs totaling $1.80B over 19 sessions.
SPAC IPO Count
| Date | Ticker | Issuer | IPO Size | Trust Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15 | GUAC | BERTO ACQUISITION CORP II | $274M $41M overallotment | 100.0% |
| May 15 | CLSO | ENERGY TRANSITION SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES | $150M | 100.5% |
| May 15 | IDAC | IRON DOME ACQUISITION I CORP | $150M | 100.5% |
| May 15 | PTAC | PATRIOT ACQUISITION CORP | $200M | 100.5% |
| May 14 | GSRV | GSR V ACQUISITION CORP | $200M $30M overallotment | 100.0% |
| May 13 | BREZ | BREEZE ACQUISITION CORP II | $125M $15M overallotment | 100.2% |
Daily SPAC Update — May 19, 2026
SPAC DEAL & EXTENSION VOTES SET
Flag Ship Acquisition Corp (FSHP) * EXTENSION VOTE SET: June 11, 2026 * trust $11.01
EXTENSION VOTES
BEST SPAC I ACQUISITION CORP (BSAA)vote May 19, 2026 -> extend from from June 16, 2026 to from June 16, 2027
DeSPACs
May 18 | CAEP DeSPAC → Air (AIIR)Air, headquartered in Dubai, specializes in social inhalation products and operates in over 90 markets globally. Its portfolio includes Al Fakher, a prominent hookah brand, Hookah.com, a leading B2B e-commerce platform for hookah and shisha in North America, and OOKA, a charcoal-free shisha device. The company collaborates with independent laboratories to develop products that blend traditional practices with modern technology.
SEPARATE WARRANTS/RIGHTS
May 20: RRE VENTURES ACQUISITION CORP (RREV)
May 19: VERNAL CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP (VECA)
May 18: FUTURE MONEY ACQUISITION CORP (FMAC)
May 18: INFLECTION POINT ACQUISITION CORP VI (IPFX)
OTHER SPAC NEWS
IRON HORSE ACQUISITION II CORP (IRHO) * S-4 FiledIRHO amended its merger agreement with Electra and filed a Form S-4, outlining updated terms and a merger timeline.
PLUM ACQUISITION CORP IV (PLMK) * Merger Agreement AmendmentAmendment extends key deadlines for Plum IV-CTL Resources deal (financials, antitrust, consents).
CARTESIAN GROWTH CORP III (CGCT) * Merger Agreement AmendmentAmendment to merger agreement: Cartesian III will rename to Factorial Energy, Inc. on closing; institutional investor funding arrangements.
SPRING VALLEY ACQUISITION CORP III (SVAC) * Merger Agreement AmendmentAmendment No.1 to the Business Combination Agreement adjusts SPAC redemption timing and the 15% equity incentive pool; updates closing forms.
IRON HORSE ACQUISITION II CORP (IRHO) * Merger Agreement AmendmentIRHO amended its merger agreement with Electra and filed a Form S-4, outlining updated terms and a merger timeline.
SPAC Executive & Director Moves — May 19, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Moves |
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| BERTO ACQUISITION CORP II | GUACU |
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| GSR V ACQUISITION CORP | GSRVU |
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| IRON DOME ACQUISITION I CORP | IDACU |
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| MCKINLEY ACQUISITION CORP | MKLY |
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| PATRIOT ACQUISITION CORP | PTACU |
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SPAC Movers — May 19, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONEBRIDGE ACQUISITION II CORP | APAC | 24.4% | $ 13.08 | Pre-Deal |
| BEST SPAC I ACQUISITION CORP | BSAA | 6.6% | $ 11.00 | Announced |
| JATT II ACQUISITION CORP | TBD | 4.1% | $ 10.95 | Pre-Deal |
| ASPAC III ACQUISITION CORP | ASPC | 2.8% | $ 11.43 | Announced |
| CHARLTON ARIA ACQUISITION CORP | CHAR | 1.6% | $ 10.91 | Pre-Deal |
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORIZON SPACE ACQUISITION II CORP | HSPT | -9.2% | $ 7.81 | Announced |
| VOYAGER ACQUISITION CORP | VACH | -8.0% | $ 9.53 | Announced |
| GENERAL PURPOSE ACQUISITION CORP | GPAC | -5.3% | $ 10.68 | Pre-Deal |
| RISING DRAGON ACQUISITION CORP | RDAC | -3.8% | $ 8.62 | Announced |
| CANTOR EQUITY PARTNERS II INC | CEPT | -2.5% | $ 11.91 | Announced |
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Iron Horse Acquisition II file on May 19, 2026?
Iron Horse Acquisition II (IRHO) amended its merger agreement with Electra and filed a Form S-4 on May 19, 2026, outlining updated terms and a merger timeline.
How many SPAC IPOs priced in May 2026 through May 19?
May 2026 produced 11 SPAC IPOs totaling $1,799M through May 19, 2026, across the first 19 days in the period.
Which SPAC held an extension vote on May 19, 2026?
Best SPAC I Acquisition Corp (BSAA) held an extension vote on May 19, 2026 to extend its deadline from June 16, 2026 to June 16, 2027.
Which SPAC set a June 11, 2026 extension vote?
Flag Ship Acquisition Corp (FSHP) set an extension vote for June 11, 2026, according to the May 19, 2026 SPAC activity update.