Crane Harbor II closes $345 million IPO; full $345 million placed in trust account
Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. II, a blank check company, closed its initial public offering of 34,500,000 units at $10.00 per unit on December 17, 2025, for gross proceeds of $345 million, including the over-allotment option exercised in full. The filing says $345 million of IPO and private placement proceeds was placed in a trust account for public shareholders, to be released only after an initial business combination or redemption rights are triggered, with a 24-month deadline to complete a deal.
Key points
- 34,500,000 units sold at $10.00 each, including 4,500,000 units from the over-allotment option exercised December 16, 2025
- Private placement of 900,000 units for $9 million, with the sponsor buying 600,000 units
- $345 million placed in trust; funds generally not released until a business combination or redemption if none is completed within 24 months
- Seven directors appointed December 15, 2025, and Jeffrey F. Brotman resigned from the board
The filing
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