Italy's Everli clears SPAC merger, heads to Nasdaq as EVRL
What's the deal? Melar Acquisition Corp. IDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → (Nasdaq: MACI), a special purpose acquisition company, said its shareholders voted on October 22, 2026, to approve a merger with Everli Global Inc. The combined company will operate as Everli Global Holdings Inc. Terms were not disclosed.
What does Everli do? Everli is an e-grocery technology and fulfillment platform in Italy that connects shoppers with grocery retailers through a digital marketplace. It manages the full logistics chain — from online ordering to in-store picking and last-mile delivery — letting retailers sell online without new infrastructure or staff.
What's next? Melar expects to complete the deal promptly once remaining conditions are satisfied or waived. After closing, the company's Class A common stock and warrants are expected to trade on Nasdaq under "EVRL" and "EVRLW."
Why now? The shareholder vote clears a key hurdle for the business combination. Melar, sponsored by Melar Acquisition Sponsor I LLC, was formed to complete a merger or similar deal with an operating business — a mandate it has now fulfilled.
How Everli operates: The platform relies on exclusive partnerships with Italy's top grocery chains and a network of trained shoppers to handle order accuracy and freshness. Its delivery framework is union-endorsed, which the company ties to fair labor practices and consistent service.
The signal: Everli's path to Nasdaq via SPAC gives a European e-grocery operator a US public listing, a route that remains an alternative to traditional IPOs for startups seeking public markets. The full voting results will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a Form 8-K.
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