New York – September 20, 2026 -- Haymaker Acquisition Corp V raised $287.5 million in gross proceeds after closing its initial public offering of 28,750,000 units, including the full exercise of a 3,750,000-unit over-allotment option by underwriters.
Units Begin Trading on NYSE Under Ticker HYACU
The blank-check company priced its offering at $10.00 per unit, with shares beginning trading on the New York Stock Exchange on September 17, 2026. Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share and one-third of a redeemable warrant, exercisable at $11.50 per share. Once separated, the Class A shares and warrants are expected to list under the symbols HYAC and HYACW.
Full $287.5 Million Placed in Trust Account
Proceeds from the IPO and a simultaneous private placement of warrants resulted in $287,500,000 — equal to $10.00 per unit sold — being deposited into a trust account. The SEC declared the company's registration statement effective on September 16, 2026.
Company Targets Industrial and Consumer Sector Deals
Haymaker Acquisition Corp V is structured to pursue a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition or similar business combination, with a stated focus on industrial, consumer and consumer-related products and services companies. Christopher Bradley serves as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. The board also includes Brian Shimko, Harris Heyer, Walter McLallen, William Heyer and James Heyer.
Cantor Fitzgerald and William Blair Lead Underwriting Syndicate
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and William Blair acted as joint book-running managers for the offering, with Roth Capital Partners serving as co-manager.