Core Viewpoint - Legato Merger Corp. IV successfully closed its initial public offering, raising $230 million through the sale of 23 million units at $10.00 per unit, including an over-allotment option [1][4]. Group 1: IPO Details - The offering consisted of 23,000,000 units, with gross proceeds amounting to $230,000,000 [1]. - Each unit includes one ordinary share and one-third of a redeemable warrant, with the whole warrant allowing the purchase of one ordinary share for $11.50 [2]. - The units are listed on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol "LEGO U" [2]. Group 2: Company Purpose and Focus - Legato Merger Corp. IV is incorporated in the Cayman Islands and aims to engage in mergers, acquisitions, and similar business combinations [3]. - The company plans to focus on target businesses in the infrastructure, industrial, artificial intelligence, and technology sectors [3]. Group 3: Use of Proceeds - The entire gross proceeds of $230,000,000 from the IPO and a simultaneous private placement will be placed in trust and used for the company's initial business combination [4].

Group 1 - In 2025, 145 SPACs listed on the US stock market, accounting for 39.08% of the total new listings that year, indicating a strong momentum that may continue into this year [1] - Recently, two new stocks, BITGO HOLDINGS (BTGO) and Aldabra 4 Liquidity Opportunity Vehicle (ALOVU), were listed on the US stock market, with three additional SPACs, Spring Valley Acquisition IV (SVIVU) and Starlink AI Acquisition (OTAIU), submitting listing applications [1] - Aldabra 4 Liquidity Opportunity Vehicle, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), was initiated by Chairman Nathan Leight and aims to target companies valued between $500 million and $2 billion without limiting the industry or region [4] Group 2 - On January 22, Aldabra 4 Liquidity Opportunity Vehicle listed on NASDAQ at a price of $10 per share, issuing 26.1 million shares and raising $261 million [2] - Spring Valley Acquisition IV and Starlink AI Acquisition submitted their prospectuses to the SEC, seeking to raise $200 million and $60 million, respectively [5] - Spring Valley Acquisition IV focuses on energy, targeting the "power infrastructure" and "decarbonization" ecosystems, while Starlink AI Acquisition aims at blockchain, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and fintech/energy tech sectors [6] Group 3 - Five SPACs are set to list tonight, including Legato Merger IV (LEGOU), Praetorian Acquisition (PTORU), Xsolla SPAC 1 (XSLLU), Helix Acquisition Corp. III (HLXC), and Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners III (ARCIU), raising funds of $200 million, $220 million, $250 million, $125 million, and $200 million, respectively [6] - Legato Merger IV, initiated by Director Gregory Monahan, plans to target the industrial and AI sectors [7] - Praetorian Acquisition, led by Director Justin Di Rezze, focuses on AI and automation, while Xsolla SPAC 1, chaired by Aleksandr Agapitov, emphasizes video games, fintech, ad tech, and telecommunications [7]

Company Overview - Legato Merger Corp. IV is a Cayman Islands exempted company established for the purpose of engaging in mergers, share exchanges, asset acquisitions, share purchases, recapitalizations, reorganizations, or similar business combinations with one or more businesses or entities [2] Initial Public Offering (IPO) Details - The company has priced its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, which will be listed on the NYSE American Market under the ticker symbol "LEGO U" starting January 23, 2026 [1] - Each unit consists of one ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant allowing the holder to purchase one ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share [1] - The underwriters have been granted a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments [3] Target Business Focus - The company intends to initially focus on target businesses in the infrastructure, industrial, artificial intelligence, and technology industries, without limiting its efforts to a specific industry or geographic region [2]

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 6770 98-1880768 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 9, 2026. Registration No. 333-292320 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Legato Merger Corp. IV (I.R.S. Employer Iden ...

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 19, 2025. Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Legato Merger Corp. IV (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 6770 98-1880768 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) Legato Merger Corp. IV 777 Third Avenue, 37 ...