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Galata Acquisition Corp. II Completes $172.5 Million Initial Public Offering

Core Points - Galata Acquisition Corp. II has successfully closed its initial public offering (IPO) of 17,250,000 units, generating gross proceeds of $172,500,000 at a price of $10.00 per unit [1][3] - The units began trading on September 19, 2025, on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "LATAU," with each unit comprising one Class A ordinary share and one-third of a redeemable warrant [2] - The company is a blank check entity aimed at pursuing mergers or acquisitions across various sectors, including energy, fintech, real estate, and technology [4] Financial Details - The IPO included an over-allotment option that was fully exercised, resulting in the issuance of an additional 2,250,000 units [1] - A total of $172,500,000 from the IPO proceeds has been placed in trust [3] Management Team - The management team is led by Daniel Freifeld (Chief Investment Officer and Chairman), Craig Perry (Chief Executive Officer), William Weir (President and COO), and Powers Spencer (Chief Financial Officer) [5] - The Board of Directors includes Douglas Lute, Agostina Nieves, and Andy Abell [5] Regulatory Information - The registration statement for the securities was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 18, 2025 [6]