Chairman Jonathan Chan Delivers Keynote on Future of SPACs

New York, NY — January 15, 2024 — Jonathan Chan, Chairman and CEO of Aetherium Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: AETH), delivered the keynote address at the 2024 Global SPAC Conference at the New York Hilton Midtown. His presentation, titled “SPACs 3.0: The Next Chapter in Cross-Border Capital Formation,” outlined a forward-looking vision for how special purpose acquisition companies will evolve to serve international technology companies seeking U.S. public listings.

Keynote Highlights

• Regulatory Evolution: Chan discussed the SEC’s proposed SPAC regulations and how responsible sponsors can embrace enhanced disclosure as a competitive advantage
• Southeast Asian Opportunity: Presented data on the $1 trillion total addressable market for technology services in ASEAN, with fewer than 20 ASEAN technology companies currently listed on U.S. exchanges
• Institutional Best Practices: Outlined Aetherium’s approach to due diligence, valuation, and post-merger integration as a model for high-quality SPAC execution
• Future Outlook: Predicted continued institutional demand for well-managed SPACs with differentiated sector and geographic mandates

“The SPAC structure is not going away. It is evolving,” said Chan. “Sponsors who bring genuine expertise, rigorous process, and alignment of interests with shareholders will continue to attract institutional capital and deliver compelling outcomes for all stakeholders.”

The conference was attended by over 1,000 capital markets professionals, including investment bankers, institutional investors, attorneys, and SPAC sponsors from across the United States and internationally.

About Aetherium Acquisition Corp Aetherium Acquisition Corp is a NASDAQ-listed blank-check company focused on identifying and completing a business combination with a technology-driven company in Southeast Asia. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, CT with a regional office in Singapore.