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Pelican Acquisition II Corporation Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering

Pelican Acquisition II Corporation completes $86.25 million IPO on Nasdaq Capital Market

By Sofia Navarro
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Pelican Acquisition II Corporation successfully closed its IPO on July 27, 2026, raising gross proceeds of approximately $86.25 million by issuing 8,625,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The units, each comprising one ordinary share and one right to receive one-tenth of a share upon a business combination, began trading on Nasdaq under the ticker PLCIU. The blank check company intends to use the proceeds to pursue mergers or acquisitions across various industries and regions.

Pelican Acquisition II Corporation Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering
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Key Points

  • Pelican Acquisition II Corporation raised $86.25 million through its initial public offering on Nasdaq.
  • Each IPO unit includes one ordinary share and a fractional right convertible upon business combination.
  • The company is a blank check (SPAC) entity seeking acquisitions without industry or geographic restrictions.

NEW YORK, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pelican Acquisition II Corporation (Nasdaq: PLCIU, the “Company”) announced today that it has closed on July 27, 2026 its initial public offering of 8,625,000 units at $10.00 per unit, including the 1,125,000 units issued pursuant to the full exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option, resulting in aggregate gross proceeds of $86,250,000, before deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses.

Each unit consists of one ordinary share of the Company and one right, with each right entitling the holder thereof to receive one-tenth (1/10) of one ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination. The units are listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) and began trading under the ticker symbol “PLCIU” on July 24, 2026. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the ordinary shares and rights are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “PLCI,” and “PLCIR,” respectively.

EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. acted as sole book-running manager for this offering.

A registration statement relating to these securities was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 23, 2026. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained, by contacting EarlyBirdCapital, Inc., 366 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017, Attention: Syndicate Department, or by calling 212-661-0200. Copies of the registration statement can be accessed through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Pelican Acquisition II Corporation

Pelican Acquisition II Corporation is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company’s efforts to identify a prospective target business will not be limited to a particular industry or geographic region.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Contact

Robert Labbe

Chief Executive Officer

Email: [email protected]

Tel: (212) 612-1400


Risks

  • Uncertainty around the identification and successful completion of a target business combination.
  • Potential dilution or loss of value for shareholders if no business combination is consummated within the designated timeframe.
  • Market volatility and regulatory risks associated with SPAC structures and future acquisitions.

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