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Branson's Virgin Orbit hires bankers to go public through a SPAC - WSJ

Published 03/12/2021, 01:14 PM
Updated 03/12/2021, 01:15 PM
© Reuters. Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit, prior to its takeoff on a key drop test of its high-altitude launch system for satellites from Mojave, California
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(Reuters) - Billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit has hired bankers to go public through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), while seeking a $3 billion valuation, the Wall Street Journal reported https://www.wsj.com/articles/richard-branson-plans-next-spac-deal-this-time-for-virgin-orbit-11615569059 on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Virgin Orbit has hired Credit Suisse (SIX:CSGN) Group AG and LionTree LLC, the report said, as the satellite launching company aims for a value ranging from $2.5 billion to over $3 billion.

Virgin Orbit was not immediately available for comment.

The development comes as Branson, a serial entrepreneur and a prolific investor, has raised hundreds of millions through multiple blank-check companies so far.

© Reuters. Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit, prior to its takeoff on a key drop test of its high-altitude launch system for satellites from Mojave, California

Earlier this week, Branson-backed blank-check firm Virgin Group Acquisition Corp III said https://www.reuters.com/article/us-virgin-group-acquisition-ipo-idUSKBN2B12UN it was looking to raise as much as $500 million through an initial public offering.

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