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SPAC Market Update June 30, 2026: CEPT-Securitize Clears After $73M Redemptions, AAC $345M IPO

Cantor Equity Partners II Inc (CEPT) won approval for its merger with Securitize, Inc. on June 30, 2026 after $73M in redemptions. Separately, Ares Acquisition Corp III (AAC) priced a $345M IPO, bringing June issuance to 19 SPAC IPOs for $3.93B through 30…

SPAC IPO Update — June 30, 2026

1 SPAC IPO priced on June 30, 2026, raising $345M; June MTD now stands at 19 IPOs totaling $3.93B over 30 sessions.

SPAC IPO Count

Monthly IPOs (last 13 months)
Latest: 19Prior: 20MoM: -1
10
Jun ’25
13
Jul ’25
8
Aug ’25
14
Sep ’25
14
Oct ’25
10
Nov ’25
22
Dec ’25
24
Jan ’26
27Peak
Feb ’26
11
Mar ’26
16
Apr ’26
20
May ’26
19
Jun ’26
Source: Boardroom Alpha
IPO Activity Snapshot1 SPAC IPO today raising $345M · AAC ($345M)
Month-to-date: 19 IPOs ($3.93B) vs. first 30 days of last month 20 ($2.89B) · 12-mo avg: 16/mo
$ totals include underwriter over-allotment.
Size
$345M
Ticker
AAC / AAC.U
Sponsor
Ares Partners Holdco LLC

Ares Acquisition Corp III is launching a $345M IPO on the NYSE under the ticker AAC. The SPAC is backed by Ares Partners Holdco LLC and aims to target businesses with differentiated and sustainable business models, strong growth prospects, and a solid market position. The focus is on North America, Europe, and Asia.

Leadership
David B KaplanCEO, Director
Co-Founder and Partner of Ares Management Corporation, previously Senior Principal at Shelter Capital Partners and Senior Partner at Apollo Management.
Jarrod PhillipsCFO
Partner and CFO of Ares Management Corporation, former Partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Kathryn V MarinelloDirector
Former President and CEO of Hertz Global Holdings and PODS Enterprises.
Michael A WoronoffDirector
Former partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and co-founder of Shelter Capital Partners.
Michael J AroughetiDirector
Co-Founder and CEO of Ares Management Corporation, previously Managing Partner at RBC Capital Partners.

Structure: 30M units at $10.00 each, with each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-tenth of one redeemable warrant. Units trade on the NYSE under AAC.U.

New SPAC IPOs
Date Ticker Issuer IPO Size Trust Funding
Jun 30 AAC Ares Acquisition Corp III $345M 100.0%
Jun 25 ALPX ALPEX ACQUISITION CORP $100M  $15M overallotment 100.0%
Jun 25 CGCF CARTESIAN GROWTH CORP IV $250M 100.0%
Jun 25 FWAC FUTUREWAVE ACQUISITION CORP $75M 100.0%
Jun 23 GHXI GORES HOLDINGS XI INC $312M  $47M overallotment 100.0%
Source: Boardroom Alpha

Daily SPAC Update — June 30, 2026

SPAC VOTE RESULTS
CANTOR EQUITY PARTNERS II INC (CEPT) * Deal Approved with Securitize, Inc.6,842,508 redeemed · $72,530,585 removed · trust $10.60

SPAC DEALS ANNOUNCED
June 29 | Jatt II Acquisition Corp (JATT) + Talawar Tx IncTalawar Tx Inc is a biotechnology company focused on developing bispecific antibodies that target independent disorder drivers within a single therapy. Its lead program, TALA-125, combines anti-IL-13 and anti-IL-18 mechanisms, aiming to address limitations of existing treatments. The therapy is intended for both first-line patients and those who have not responded to previous therapies.
June 26 | Columbus Circle Capital Corp II (CMII) + Elroy Air, Inc.Elroy Air, Inc. develops autonomous aircraft systems and software for express shipping. Its hybrid-electric, vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) aircraft serve commercial air cargo, humanitarian aid, and military logistics. The company operates from facilities in Byron, California, and has received investment from various venture capital firms and industry partners.
June 25 | Launch Two Acquisition Corp (LPBB) + NuCube Energy IncNuCube Energy Inc, founded in 2023 and based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, develops factory-built microreactors that provide carbon-free electricity and high-temperature process heat. Its NuSun™ platform features a solid-state, heat-pipe-cooled reactor designed to simplify licensing and reduce lifecycle costs. The company employs an integrated develop-build-operate model that includes site selection, factory fabrication, fuel procurement, and commercialization through reactor sales and operations-as-a-service.

SPAC DEAL & EXTENSION VOTES SET
Future Vision II Acquisition Corp (FVN) * DEAL VOTE SET: July 23, 2026 * trust $10.90
M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp (MBAV) * EXTENSION VOTE SET: July 17, 2026 * trust $10.86
Compass Digital Acquisition Corp (CDAQ) * EXTENSION VOTE SET: July 15, 2026 * trust $11.82

SPAC EXTENSIONS
CONSTELLATION ACQUISITION CORP I (CSTAF) * Extension FilingSPAC extends deadline to July 29, 2026 with $5,000 sponsor funds under a non-interest promissory note.

SPAC DEAL TERMINATIONS (Last 10 Days)
2026-06-22: ISRL + Gadfin Ltd.

SEPARATE WARRANTS/RIGHTS
July 1: AEON ACQUISITION I CORP (AESP)
June 29: AMPERCAP ACQUISITION CO (APMC)

OTHER SPAC NEWS
JATT II ACQUISITION CORP (JATT) * Merger Agreement
PLUM ACQUISITION CORP IV (PLMK) * Vote PostponedPlum Acquisition Corp. IV postpones shareholder meeting to July 10, 2026 and extends the redemption deadline to July 8, 2026.
SPRING VALLEY ACQUISITION CORP III (SVAC) * Investor Deck
TITAN ACQUISITION CORP (TACH) * F-4 FiledOpenPayd files Form F-4 for its business combination with Titan Acquisition Corp. The combined company is expected to list on Nasdaq as OP with a pro forma value exceeding $1 billion and up to about $276 million in gross proceeds.

SPAC LATE 10-K FILINGS
Uy Scuti Acquisition Corp (UYSC) : Late 10-K

SPAC Executive & Director Moves — June 30, 2026

SPAC Executive & Director Moves
Company Ticker Moves
AIMEI HEALTH TECHNOLOGY CO LTD AFJK
  • On June 24, 2026, Ms. Julianne Huh resigned as a director of Aimei Health Technology Co., Ltd., and on June 29, 2026, Mr. Daniel Veikko Polvi was appointed as a new director.  (view source)
Source: SEC EDGAR filings via Boardroom Alpha

SPAC Movers — June 30, 2026

YESTERDAY’S TOP SPAC GAINERS
Company Ticker Change Price Stage
CANTOR EQUITY PARTNERS II INC CEPT 19.7% $ 13.00 Announced
CHURCHILL CAPITAL CORP XI CCXI 18.3% $ 16.40 Announced
FG MERGER II CORP FGMC 3.9% $ 10.60 Announced
AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM ACQUISITION CORP A AEXA 3.4% $ 11.84 Pre-Deal
SPARK I ACQUISITION CORP SPKL 3.4% $ 12.56 Announced
YESTERDAY’S TOP SPAC LOSERS
Company Ticker Change Price Stage
STONEBRIDGE ACQUISITION II CORP APAC -11.6% $ 10.16 Pre-Deal
GENERAL PURPOSE ACQUISITION CORP GPAC -1.6% $ 10.00 Pre-Deal
ASPAC III ACQUISITION CORP ASPC -1.2% $ 10.77 Announced
BLUEPORT ACQUISITION LTD BPAC -0.9% $ 10.04 Announced
CANTOR EQUITY PARTNERS I INC CEPO -0.7% $ 10.45 Announced
Source: Boardroom Alpha market data

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much did CEPT holders redeem in the Securitize vote?
    Cantor Equity Partners II Inc (CEPT) holders redeemed 6,842,508 shares, removing $73M from trust at $10.60 per share as the Securitize, Inc. merger was approved.
  • How many SPAC IPOs priced in June 2026 through June 30?
    19 SPAC IPOs priced for $3.93B through June 30, 2026, compared with 20 IPOs for $2.89B over the same 30-day span in May 2026.
  • Who sponsored AAC‘s June 30 IPO?
    Ares Partners Holdco LLC sponsored Ares Acquisition Corp III (AAC), which priced a $345M IPO on the NYSE under the ticker AAC.
  • When is Future Vision II Acquisition Corp’s deal vote scheduled?
    Future Vision II Acquisition Corp (FVN) set July 23, 2026 for its deal vote.
  • Which SPACs scheduled extension votes today?
    M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp (MBAV) set July 17, 2026 for an extension vote, and Compass Digital Acquisition Corp (CDAQ) set July 15, 2026.


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Published Jun 30, 2026

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