Bleichroeder III to Take Ursa Major Public in $1.6B SPAC Deal with $350M PIPE
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Summary
Bleichroeder III agreed to merge with Ursa Major Technologies at a $1.6B valuation, backed by $350M in committed PIPE financing and new Inflection Point leadership.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · BCCQU
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Definitive Merger Agreement Signed
Bleichroeder III will merge with Ursa Major Technologies at a $1.6 billion purchase price, with Ursa Major shareholders receiving 160 million shares of New Ursa Major common stock at $10.00 per share.
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$350M Committed PIPE Financing
A $242.5 million Series A preferred PIPE closes at the merger, while a $107.5 million pre-funded PIPE was already issued and sold at signing — providing immediate capital to Ursa Major.
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Investor-Protective Preferred Terms
The Series A preferred carries a 10% PIK dividend, full-ratchet anti-dilution, and a VWAP reset floor of $8.00, creating potential future dilution for common holders.
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New Leadership Appointed
Michael Blitzer becomes Chairman and Kevin Shannon becomes Co-CEO, both affiliates of Inflection Point Fund I LP, a member of the sponsor.
Analysis · BCCQU · Real Estate & Construction
A definitive agreement has been signed to merge Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III with Ursa Major Technologies, a maker of hypersonic propulsion and solid rocket motors, at a $1.6 billion enterprise value. The transaction is backstopped by $350 million in committed financing — a $242.5 million Series A preferred PIPE at closing plus a $107.5 million pre-funded PIPE already funded at signing. The Series A carries a 10% PIK dividend, full-ratchet anti-dilution, and a VWAP reset floor of $8.00, terms that protect investors but create meaningful overhang and potential dilution for common holders. Michael Blitzer and Kevin Shannon of Inflection Point take over as Chairman and Co-CEO, signaling a sponsor-led push to close. The transaction remains subject to shareholder approval, a $150 million minimum cash condition, and regulatory clearances, with an outside date of August 24, 2027.
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