M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
Graf Global Corp. enters business combination with BIG3 basketball league, valuing Big3 at $290M
Graf Global Corp.
- Graf SPAC to acquire Big3, a professional 3-on-3 basketball league, for $290M plus Big3's cash position.
- Consideration in Pubco Class A shares; certain sellers receive high-vote Class B shares with 10 votes per share.
- Closing expected Q4 2026, subject to Graf shareholder approval, Big3 noteholder consent, and at least $50M in trust.
- Earnout shares: up to 2M additional Pubco shares vest if price ≥$15 for 20 of 30 trading days within 5 years.
- Post-closing board: up to 7 directors (1 from Graf, 6 from Big3); Big3's CEO and CFO to continue.