BLSA News

Five IPOs and 17 SPACs went public this past week. While new filing activity has slowed as the election approaches, four IPOs and four SPACs submitted initial filings. Leading security software provider McAfee (MCFE) priced slightly below the midpoint to raise $740 million at a $9.4 billion market cap. Taken private by Intel in 2011, McAfee provides...read more

BCLS Acquisition, a blank check company formed by Bain Capital Life Sciences targeting the healthcare industry, raised $125 million by offering 12.5 million shares at $10. The SPAC did not offer warrants that would become exercisable following completion of the initial business combination. It may raise an additional $25 million at the closing of an acquisition pursuant to a forward...read more

BCLS Acquisition, a blank check company formed by Bain Capital Life Sciences targeting the healthcare industry, filed on Friday with the SEC to raise up to $125 million in an initial public offering. The Boston, MA-based company plans to raise $125 million by offering 12.5 million shares at $10. The SPAC is not offering warrants that would become exercisable following...read more