New York, New York, July  23, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Market Technology Acquisition Corp (the &#34;Company&#34;), a newly organized special purpose acquisition company formed as a Cayman Islands exempted company

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Market Technology Acquisition Corp Announces the Pricing of $200 Million Initial Public Offering

Market Technology Acquisition SPAC prices IPO; MTAK to start trading with warrants

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    <p>New York, New York, July  23, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Market Technology Acquisition Corp (the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;), a newly organized special purpose acquisition company formed as a Cayman Islands exempted company</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Market Technology Acquisition priced its IPO at $10 per unit for 20 million units, with each unit including one Class A share and half a redeemable warrant exercisable at $11.50. The units will trade on Nasdaq as MTAKU starting July 24, with separate MTAK and MTAKW trading thereafter. The deal includes a 45-day option to purchase up to 3 million additional units and a closing target of July 27, 2026.</p>
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    <ul><li>MTAK SPAC priced IPO at $10/unit for 20 million units.</li><li>Each unit includes 1 Class A share and 1/2 redeemable warrant.</li><li>Whole warrant exercisable at $11.50; MTAKU trades July 24; MTAK/MTAKW later.</li><li>Underwriter BTIG; 45-day option for 3 million units; closing targeted July 27, 2026.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Market Technology Acquisition Corp (MTAK)</strong>: SPAC aiming to merge with a capital markets ecosystem target; primary trading impact tied to IPO and future business combination.</li><li><strong>BTIG, LLC (BTIG)</strong>: Sole book-running manager; affects perceived credibility and potential aftermarket demand.</li><li><strong>Jonathan Slone (CEO)</strong>: CEO of MTAK; leadership track record could influence deal sourcing and timing of a target.</li><li><strong>Christopher Hayes (CFO/COO)</strong>: CFO/COO on the management team; core governance and execution capabilities to secure an initial business combination.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. The article details an IPO pricing and SPAC mechanics, with implications for listing dynamics and potential merger targets rather than immediate earnings or operations.</p>
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    <ul><li>Nasdaq listing could drive initial price moves for MTAK.</li><li>Warrant value hinges on future price and merger timing (MTAKW).</li><li>Over-allotment option may dilute later price if exercised.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>20,000,000 units priced at $10 each.</li><li>Each unit includes 1 Class A share + 1/2 warrant.</li><li>Warrant strike price $11.50 per share.</li><li>Trading symbols: MTAKU (units), MTAK (shares), MTAKW (warrants).</li><li>Underwriter: BTIG, 45-day option for up to 3,000,000 additional units; close date July 27, 2026.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>MTAK offers near-term price discovery via listing mechanics; warrants add optionality but SPAC-specific risk remains.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p align="justify">New York, New York, July  23, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Market Technology Acquisition Corp (the "Company"), a newly organized special purpose acquisition company formed as a Cayman Islands exempted company today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at $11.50 per share. The units are expected to trade on the Global Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") under the ticker symbol "MTAKU" beginning July 24, 2026. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the ordinary shares and the warrants are expected to be traded on Nasdaq under the symbols "MTAK" and "MTAKW," respectively.</p>  <p>BTIG, LLC is acting as sole book-running manager for the offering.</p>  <p align="justify">The Company has granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is expected to close on July 27, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.</p>  <p align="justify">A registration statement relating to the securities sold in the initial public offering was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on July 23, 2026. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the prospectus may be obtained from: BTIG, LLC, 65 East 55th Street, New York, New York 10022, or by email at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=r3Jj7XFKJ_sRNa26QwFkga8KqwyZPhYJ1eByctl17NipH6mlxceiF0W2hjGtoo45ia6aRgg7YzHya_I0VVfPDRyM9Gh22PcSFW7FlNZF8ViiIAvgEt1Zontj9o1leb7t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ProspectusDelivery@btig.com</a>, or by accessing the SEC’s website at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=WGoeEe7moOP4xV0O5u7x0wsfH2_Ed4jqiHpJ1ezPKrzvqUZWk2uMS15-ngvV2-kA9Se7iy0l54_Wz3MzmHK2Rw==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sec.gov</a>.</p>  <p align="justify">This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.</p>  <p><b>About Market Technology Acquisition Corp</b></p>  <p align="justify">Market Technology Acquisition Corp is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, which we refer to throughout this prospectus as our initial business combination. While the Company’s strategy allows for an initial business combination in any business or industry or at any stage of its corporate evolution, its primary focus is businesses operating across the global capital markets ecosystem, with particular emphasis on licensed U.S. equities and options clearing businesses and related market infrastructure, and post-trade, brokerage, custody, execution and financial technology platforms. The Company’s management team is anchored by CEO Jonathan Slone, and CFO and COO, Christopher Hayes, supported by a board of directors with extensive industry, operational and capital markets expertise.</p>  <p><b>Forward-Looking Statements</b></p>  <p align="justify">This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," including with respect to the Company’s initial public offering ("IPO") and search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and preliminary prospectus for the IPO filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=WGoeEe7moOP4xV0O5u7x0_iVjcFbYHWdz6Rf8YtZbeH9k58eLBQcCIs0NlUMMGQvouIKiRZKfaIkUQTymbFWlA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sec.gov</a>. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.</p>  <p>Contacts:</p>  <p>Jonathan Slone<br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=V06qL5m__JRnvrxsmPH8uULnC1vUvY2HKpKH8XuVm0A99HC9NI5rzrR5m8D7lDi7C9irhlccfB59H3EWkRr8a0zm5gLOxMaMLQqLstsYTSg=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jslone@mtechak.com</a><br></br>(917) 362-1067</p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTc2NzQ4NSM3NzIxMzI0IzUwMDE2NTM3Nw=="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/ZTNjODFhYTgtOTY2ZS00YTJmLTgwYmUtYmRmODIzMzdmZGRkLTUwMDE2NTM3Ny0yMDI2LTA3LTIzLWVu/tiny/Market-Technology-Acquisition-.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img>

Market Technology Acquisition priced its IPO at $10 per unit for 20 million units, with each unit including one Class A share and half a redeemable warrant exercisable at $11.50. The units will trade on Nasdaq as MTAKU starting July 24, with separate MTAK and MTAKW trading thereafter. The deal includes a 45-day option to purchase up to 3 million additional units and a closing target of July 27, 2026.

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