The IPO Buzz: Armada Acquisition Corp. III Raises $225 Million in SPAC IPO
FinTech-focused Armada Acquisition Corp. III (AACIU) priced its SPAC IPO on Tuesday night, Feb. 17, 2026, and raised $225 million - as expected. Armada Acquisition III's SPAC IPO consisted of 22.5 million units at $10.00 each. Armada Acquisition Corp. III (AACIU) slipped in its NASDAQ debut today - Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 - opening at $9.97 - down 3 cents from its SPAC IPO price - when it st..
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| Company | Symbol proposed | Shares (Millions) | Est. $ Volume | Expected to Trade | SCOOP Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abony Acquisition I Corp. | AACOU | 20.0 | $ 200.0 mil | 2/19/2026 Priced | S/O | S/O |
| Averin Capital Acquisition Corp. | ACAAU | 25.0 | $ 250.0 mil | 2/19/2026 Priced | S/O | S/O |
| Paloma Acquisition Corp. I | PALOU | 15.0 | $ 150.0 mil | 2/19/2026 Priced | S/O | S/O |
Last 100 IPOs - February 18, 2026
| Number of IPOs priced : | 100 |
| Number Up: | 52 |
| Number Down: | 42 |
| Number Unchanged: | 6 |
| Percentage Change From Issue Price: | -3.11% |
| Percentage Change for The Nasdaq Composite | 35.22% |
2026 IPO Scorecard - February 18, 2026
| Number of IPOs priced (Excluding 42 units) : | 26 |
| Number Up: | 13 |
| Number Down: | 10 |
| Number Unchanged: | 3 |
| Total Return From Issue Price: | 7.65% |
| The Nasdaq Composite Index YTD % Change | 35.22% |