Special purpose acquisition companies are promising 100% and 200% profits in mere days. Who wouldn’t want a piece of that action?
Will SPAC popularity burn out in 2021?
David Gallers, Wealthspring Capital Managing Partner and Co-Founder joins Yahoo Finance Live to break down why 2020 was the year of SPACs and what investors can expect from SPACs in 2021.
DraftKings/Skillz SPAC Team Announces New IPO By Spinning Eagle Acquisition Corp.
It seems like December is going to pack an extraordinary amount of movement in the commercial gaming space.
Clearlake-backed Janus International to merge with SPAC
Metal windows and doors maker Janus International Group LLC, backed by private equity firm Clearlake Capital, said on Tuesday it is merging with a blank-check company Juniper Industrial Holdings Inc.
PIC Stock: Pivotal Shares Soar Ahead of XL Fleet SPAC Merger Vote
The shares of Pivotal Investment (NYSE:PIC) were up more than 21% after the opening bell ahead of a shareholder vote on the SPAC merger of the company with XL Fleet. So what do you need to know about PIC stock here?
What the $614M CareMax SPAC Deal Could Mean for Senior Living Providers
A transaction announced last Friday provides another sign of the increasing role of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in shaping how older adults receive care and services.
Indonesian unicorn Traveloka mulls SPAC merger to go public, following Tokopedia
Indonesian travel app Traveloka is evaluating a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) as a possible option to go public, Reuters reported on Monday.
Group Nine Media Forms SPAC to Acquire Competitors
Group Nine Media has formed a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), according to an SEC filing on Monday.
Analysis: New blank-check firms arm up for Asian unicorn hunt
A new fundraising frenzy that swept Wall Street this year looks set to take hold in Asia with more than a dozen special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, on the hunt for fast-growing technology firms that are ready to go public.
12 New SPACs Filed Offerings On Friday: What Investors Should Know
A record 12 new SPACs filed offerings on Friday, Dec. 18. Here is a summary on the new offerings and what investors can expect.
SPAC Recap: 5 Merger Announcements, Merger Votes, New ETF Highlight Busy Week
Last week saw a flurry of activity in the SPAC world with several deals announced, merger vote dates and a new SPAC ETF.
SoftBank to File Monday for SPAC to Raise Over $500 Million
SoftBank Group Corp. plans to file Monday to raise at least $500 million through a blank-check company, a person familiar with the situation said, tapping investor enthusiasm for the controversial listing vehicles.
Why a former GM executive quit to start a blank-check company
Just five years after being recruited for an executive post at General Motors Co., Barry Engle in November 2019 ascended to president of the automaker’s $100 billion North American business, the company’s profit center.
The 7 Best 2020 SPACs That Could Make You More Money
This year has seen an incredible increase in interest surrounding special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). In fact, many companies have come to the market via this path. These companies do not have operations, but instead exist to raise capital via an initial public offering (IPO) to fund the company they merge with.
BARK, A Leading Brand for Dogs, to List on NYSE Through Merger with Northern Star Acquisition Corp
Barkbox, Inc. (“BARK” or the “Company”), a leading global omni-channel brand for dogs, and Northern Star Acquisition Corp. (“Northern Star”) (NYSE: STIC.U).
Recent SPAC IPO Performace
The most recent SPAC IPO Performance as December 16, 2020.
SPAC Investigations LLC Created to Provide Independent Investigative Research to SPAC Investors
SPAC Investigations LLC, a newly formed company, today announces the launch of its independent investigative research services for special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) investors.
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square SPAC Is a Unique Vehicle for Investors
Pershing Square Tontine Holdings Ltd (NYSE:PSTH) has bucked the trend of most SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Corp.), both in terms of the type of deal it’s looking to make and its size.
Tokopedia is accelerating IPO plans after SPAC merger rumor
Indonesian e-commerce platform Tokopedia has confirmed that it is working towards an initial public offering.
Equity Commonwealth: A Grave-Dancing SPAC In Disguise
Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) is a cash box trading for ~90 cents on the dollar. With ~$3 billion in cash, $25 million in debt, four office properties, and grave dancer Sam Zell at the helm