Churchill Capital XI, a blank check company founded by dealmaker and former Citi executive Michael Klein, raised $360 million by offering 36 million units at $10.00. The company offered 6 million more units than anticipated. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one-tenth of one warrant, exercisable at $11.50.
The company is led by CEO and Chairman Michael Klein, the founder and Managing Partner of strategic advisory firm M. Klein and Company. He previously held various roles at Citi and Salomon Smith Barney. He is joined by CFO Jay Taragin, the CFO of M. Klein and Company. The SPAC plans to target businesses that generate stable free cash flow, are sourced through Churchill's proprietary channels, and have a committed and capable management team, among other characteristics.
Klein's most recent SPACs include Churchill Capital X (CCCX; +38% from $10 offer price), which is pending a merger with quantum computer developer Infleqtion, Churchill Capital Corp IX (CCIX; +6%), which is pending a merger with autonomous trucking software developer PlusAI, and Churchill Capital Corp VII (formerly NYSE: CVII), Churchill Capital VI (formerly NYSE: CCVI.U), and Churchill Capital V (formerly NYSE: CCV.U) which have all liquidated. Other past SPACs include Churchill Capital Corp IV, which merged with EV maker Lucid (NYSE: LCID; -89%) in 2021, and Churchill Capital Corp III, which merged with healthcare services provider MultiPlan (now Claritev; NYSE: CTEV; -90%) in 2020.
Churchill Capital XI plans to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol CCXIU. Citi acted as sole bookrunner on the deal.
