GrabAGun Goes Public Through SPAC Deal with Donald Trump Jr.'s Help
NEW YORK CITY, JUL 16 – GrabAGun raised over $119 million through a SPAC merger but saw its shares fall more than 20% on debut despite backing from Donald Trump Jr. and conservative investors.
- Wednesday, GrabAGun Digital Holdings debuted on the NYSE, trading under ticker “PEW” after a merger with SPAC Colombier Acquisition Corp.
- Over $90 million in revenue last year and Donald Trump Jr. joined GrabAGun’s board Tuesday ahead of the debut.
- GrabAGun raised $179 million in gross proceeds and shares spiked then plunged 21% in midday trading underscore the debut’s volatility.
- Donald Trump Jr. said, `feels like such a vindication of all the insanity, all the woke nonsense that we've been watching and facing for the last decade in America`, while supporting the company's debut, Trump Jr. told Fox Business.
- Looking ahead, GrabAGun plans to accelerate growth initiatives and leverage SPAC deals trend to drive the company’s next phase.
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