PISCATAWAY, N.J., March 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BHAV Acquisition Corp (the “Company” or “BHAV”) today announced the closing of its previously announced initial public offering of 10,000,000 units (the “Offering”) at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one right. Each right entitles the holder to receive one-fourth (1/4) of one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of the Company’s initial business combination. An amount equal to $10.00 per unit was deposited into a trust account with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company acting as trustee upon the closing of the Offering. The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol “BHAVU” on March 19, 2026. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and rights are expected to trade on Nasdaq under the symbols “BHAV” and “BHAVR,” respectively.

BHAV intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering and the simultaneous private placement of units to pursue and consummate a business combination. BHAV is led by Giri Devanur, Chief Executive Officer and Director, and Chaitanya Kumar Setti, Chief Financial Officer and Director.

Maxim Group LLC acted as the sole book-running manager for the Offering.

The Company has granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to 1,500,000 additional units at the Offering price less the underwriting discount to cover over-allotments, if any.

A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-293399) (as amended, the “Registration Statement”) relating to the securities to be sold in the Offering was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 18, 2026. The Offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus relating to this Offering may be obtained from Maxim Group LLC, 300 Park Avenue, 16 th Floor, New York, NY 10022, Attention: Syndicate Department, by telephone at (212) 895-3745 or by email at [email protected] , or by accessing the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov .

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.

About BHAV Acquisition Corp

BHAV 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, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the anticipated use of the net proceeds from the Offering and simultaneous private placement of units and the Company’s search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the net proceeds of the Offering and simultaneous private placement of units 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 Registration Statement and related preliminary prospectus filed in connection with the initial public offering with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov . The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Contact Information

BHAV Acquisition Corp
Giri Devanur
Chief Executive Officer
E-mail: [email protected]