M EVO GLOBAL ACQUISITION CORP II Announces Closing of $300 Million Initial Public Offering
New York, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — M EVO GLOBAL ACQUISITION CORP II (the “Company”) announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 30,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, including 3,000,000 units issued pursuant to the full exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option, resulting in gross proceeds of $300,000,000.
The units commenced trading on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol “MEVOU” on January 30, 2026. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share of the Company, $0.0001 par value per share, and one-half of one redeemable warrant, each whole warrant entitling the holder to purchase one Class A ordinary share upon exercise, at a price of $11.50 per share. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq under the symbols “MEVOX” and “MEVOW,” respectively.
The Company, led by Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Silver, and by member of the Board of Directors and Chief Operations Officer, Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes, is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. While the Company may pursue an initial business combination in any industry, the Company intends to concentrate its search on businesses with a focus on those that own, operate, or are developing assets in the critical minerals sector that are fundamental to the economic and national security interests of the United States.
Cohen and Company Capital Markets, a division of Cohen & Company Securities, LLC acted as book-running manager and lead underwriter for the offering. The offering was made by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained from Cohen & Company Capital Markets, a division of Cohen & Company Securities, LLC, 3 Columbus Circle, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10019, Attention: Prospectus Department, or by email at capitalmarkets@cohencm.com or by accessing the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov.
A registration statement relating to the securities was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 29, 2026. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the Company’s search for and/or completion of an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the Company will complete an initial business combination. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks, conditions and other uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and prospectus for the Company’s offering filed with the SEC. Copies of these documents are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.
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Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes
M Evo Global Acquisition Corp II
