Disciplined Growth Acquisition Corp. Prices $150 Million Initial Public Offering

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Disciplined Growth Acquisition Corporation, a newly organized special purpose acquisition company, announced on May 26, 2026, the pricing of its initial public offering of 15,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The offering, which is expected to raise gross proceeds of $150 million, signals continued activity in the market for so-called “blank check” companies designed to take private businesses public. The units are slated to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on May 27, 2026, under the ticker symbol “DGACU.” The successful pricing of this IPO demonstrates that the SPAC vehicle, despite market fluctuations and increased regulatory scrutiny over the past few years, remains a viable, though intricate, pathway for mid-sized companies seeking access to public capital markets. According to the company’s announcement, each unit consists of one share of Class A common stock and one-half of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A common stock and warrants are expected to be listed on the NYSE under the symbols “DGAC” and “DGACW,” respectively. Disciplined Growth Acquisition Corporation was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. As is typical for a SPAC at this stage, the company has not yet selected a specific target for its business combination. The capital raised in the IPO will be placed into a trust account until the company identifies and completes an acquisition. For a mid-sized business, being approached by a SPAC like Disciplined Growth can seem like an accelerated path to the public markets, and in many ways, it is. However, in our experience, while the timeline can be faster than a traditional IPO, the process is fraught with its own unique complexities. Valuations can be contentious, shareholder dilution is a significant factor that must be carefully modeled, and the operational readiness required to be a public company almost overnight is often underestimated. We guide clients through these high-stakes negotiations, focusing on structuring a deal that preserves long-term value for the original owners and employees, rather than just closing a transaction quickly. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering. The company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,250,000 units at the initial public offering price. If this over-allotment option is exercised in full, the total gross proceeds of the offering could reach $172.5 million. The existence of this option, often called a “greenshoe,” provides a mechanism to stabilize the price of the units shortly after they begin trading. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, following the effectiveness of a registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 26, 2026. The company’s press release explicitly stated that it does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction where such an offer would be unlawful. Navigating the due diligence and negotiation process with a SPAC requires a robust and forward-looking capital raising and investor strategy. It is critical for a private company’s leadership to have experienced advisors who can analyze the terms of a potential merger from every angle, ensuring the resulting public entity is set up for success. This is precisely the kind of specialized advisory that C&S Finance Group LLC provides for its clients at csfinancegroup.com, helping them evaluate such opportunities with clarity and confidence. With the IPO proceeds secured in its trust, the management team of Disciplined Growth Acquisition Corporation will now begin the formal search for a private operating company to acquire. The company typically has a window of 18 to 24 months to complete a transaction. Market observers will now watch for any announcements regarding a potential merger target, which will be the next major catalyst for the company’s stock.