Patriot Acquisition Corp. Closes $160M IPO and Private Placement, Appoints Board

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Patriot Acquisition Corp. announced the closing of its $160 million initial public offering and a $5.2 million private placement of warrants, alongside the appointment of its board of directors and the filing of its amended charter.

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• IPO Consummation

  The company closed its initial public offering on May 18, 2026, selling 16,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $160,000,000. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant.

• Private Placement of Warrants

  Simultaneously with the IPO, the company completed a private sale of 5,200,000 warrants to its Sponsor and underwriter (KBW) at $1.00 per warrant, raising an additional $5,200,000. These warrants are identical to the public warrants but have transfer restrictions.

• Board of Directors Appointed

  Four independent directors (James Barresi, Robert Jones, Michael Taff, Joseph V. Topper, Jr.) were appointed to the board on May 12, 2026, with staggered terms. Key committee roles, including Audit and Compensation, were also filled.

• Trust Account Funded

  A total of $160,800,000 from the IPO and private placement proceeds (including $6.4 million in deferred underwriting discount) was placed into a U.S.-based trust account for future business combinations.

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Patriot Acquisition Corp. successfully completed its initial public offering, raising significant capital to pursue its intended business combination. The simultaneous private placement of warrants provides additional funding. The establishment of the board of directors and key committees, along with the amended charter, sets the governance framework for the newly public company. The substantial amount placed in the trust account is critical for future acquisition activities.