Key Highlights

  • IPO issued 23,000,000 units at $10.00 per Unit, delivering $230,000,000 in gross proceeds.
  • Private placement added 610,000 units, split between 300,000 units to the Sponsor for $3,000,000 and 310,000 units to Cohen for $3,100,000.
  • All proceeds, totaling $230,000,000, were deposited in a JPMorgan Chase trust account pending the completion of a business combination.

Viking Acquisition Corp.

IPO Scale

The public offering consisted of 23,000,000 units. Each unit combines one ordinary share, having a par value of $0.0001, and one‑third of a redeemable warrant. The units were sold for $10.00 each, delivering gross proceeds of $230,000,000.

Private Placement Structure

At the same time, Viking Acquisition Corp. II completed a private placement of 610,000 units. The sponsor entity, Viking Acquisition Sponsor II, LLC, acquired 300,000 of those units at $10.00 per unit, resulting in $3,000,000 of cash.

The remaining 310,000 units were purchased by Cohen & Company Capital Markets on the same terms, contributing $3,100,000.

Funding Allocation

The total cash of $230,000,000 was deposited into a trust account held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Located in the United States. The trust arrangement retains the funds until the earliest of (i) the consummation of a business combination, (ii) the redemption of public shares, or (iii) other events outlined in the charter.

Redemption Terms

Holders of ordinary shares may elect to receive cash equal to $11.50 per share, with the amount subject to the adjustments prescribed in the charter documents. The company’s obligation to redeem applies to 100% of the public shares if a business combination is not finalized within the designated period, independent of any amendment to the memorandum and articles of association.

Regulatory Context

Both the public offering and the private placement were conducted under the private‑placement exemption provided by the Securities Act, allowing transactions that are not offered to the general public. No underwriting discounts or commissions were paid for the private placement, and the securities issued are identical to those sold in the IPO. Viking Acquisition Corp.

II’s approach, using a modest-sized IPO combined with a targeted private placement, reflects a broader industry trend of balancing capital efficiency with shareholder protection. By securing a substantial trust balance, the company positions itself to negotiate a strategic acquisition while preserving liquidity for shareholders. Overall, the infusion of $230,000,000 from the IPO and an additional $6,100,000 from the private placement equips Viking Acquisition Corp.

II with the financial resources needed to pursue its stated objectives and deliver value to its investors.

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