Conyers Park III (CPAAU) Prices $350M IPO

Conyers Park III Acquisition Corp. announced the pricing of its $350 million IPO and its shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “CPAAU”, Tuesday, August 10.

The new company intends to combine with a consumer-focused enterprise that provides enduring products, with the potential for revenue, market share and distribution improvements. The Company’s management team is led by James M. Kilts and David J. West, as the Co-Chief Executive Officers, Brian K. Ratzan, as the Chief Financial Officer, and Max Papkov, as the Vice President of Strategy. Mr. Kilts’ and Mr. West’s careers have centered on identifying and implementing value creation initiatives throughout the consumer industry. They have collectively created approximately $50 billion in shareholder value throughout their combined 75+ year careers in the consumer industry. Mr. Ratzan and Mr. Papkov collectively bring over 35 years of private equity and SPAC investing experience.

Total SPAC deal count for 2021 year-to-date is now 396. This offering is expected to close on Thursday, August 12.

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are serving as the underwriters for the offering. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as Issuer’s Counsel with Ropes & Gray LLP serving as Underwriter’s Counsel. WithumSmith+Brown, PC serves as auditor. Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company is acting as trustee.