Viking Acquisition Corp. II (VII.U) Prices $200M IPO

Viking Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE:VII.U) announced the pricing of its $200 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the NYSE under the symbol “VII.U” on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

The new SPAC plans to mount a generalist search for a combination target leveraging the strategic experience and network of its management team.

Viking Acquisition Corp. II is to be led by Chief Executive Officer N. Håkan Wohlin, Chairman Louis Jaffe, Chief Strategy Officer Gil Ottensoser, and Chief Financial Officer Philipp von Girsewald. Dr. Josef Ackermann, Yassine Bouhara, Fred Brettschneider, and Seth Waugh will serve on its Board of Directors.

Total SPAC deal count for 2026 year-to-date is now 120. This offering is expected to close on Monday, July 6, 2026.

Cohen & Company Capital Markets is acting as the sole book-running managers for this offering. DLA Piper LLP is serving as Issuer’s Counsel with Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP serving as Underwriter’s Counsel. WithumSmith+Brown, PC serves as auditor. Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company is acting as trustee.