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Page 30Third Time’s a Charm for ESSC
ESSC announces DA with ICONIQ, its third after terminating with both JDS and Ufin Holdings. DUNE heads to court with its merger target. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
SeatGeek-Redball IPO in the Spotlight
RBAC amended its S-4 for its merger with ticketing tech provider SeatGeek. Redemption update at GLSPT. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
ALAC Breaks up with SolarMax
Adding to the wave of deal terminations, Alberton Acquisition Corp. (ALAC) intends to terminate its merger with SolarMax. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Danimer Scientific’s CEO on How Bioplastics Can Help Save the World
Boardroom Alpha talks to Steve Croskrey, CEO of Danimer Scientific (DNMR), on why bioplastics technology is ready for takeoff and how the company is moving the world toward a…
Spotify Rival Deezer to Go Public via SPAC
Spotify rival Deezer is said to be in talks with I2PO, a SPAC backed by France’s Pinault family, controlling shareholder of Gucci-owner Kering. A $100M IPO for Southeast…
SPAC Deal for 8i and EUDA Health
SPAC deal for 8i Acquisition 2 Corp. (LAX) and EUDA Health. A look at upcoming merger and extension votes. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
ARTA / Prenetics Sets Merger Vote
Vote date set for Hong-Kong based COVID-19 lab provider Prenetics. A look at upcoming merger and extension votes. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs. And the rest of the…
FOXO Technologies CEO Jon Sabes Is About to Disrupt the Insurance Industry
Boardroom Alpha talks to Jon Sabes, CEO of FOXO Technologies, which announced a SPAC merger with sponsor Delwinds Insurance Acquisition Corp. (DWIN). Sabes explains how epigenetic…
NuScale Set for Merger Approval
We wrap a busy week in SPACs: deSPACs, DAs…and even some old fashioned rumor and speculation is back.
In a Nod to the SEC, Citi Redlights SPACs
WIth the SEC’s new rules looming large, Citi says no more SPAC IPO underwriting for now. A SPAC IPO is offset by two withdrawals. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Citi Redlights SPACs as Potential Liability Looms Large
Citigroup (C) pauses underwriting new SPAC IPOs amidst the potential for incremental legal risks. Regulatory scrutiny and monetary tightening are likely to mean more pain for the…
Deal Announcements still flowing- PAFO / Caravelle Group
Deal announcements keep flowing with PAFO / Caravelle Group. NuScale gets PIPE financing. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
Gogoro Debuts in the Green
Gogoro (GGR) deSPACs in the green. Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC) takes a hit on warrant redemption. And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
GGPI/ Polestar revs up on HTZ Deal. DWAC Slammed by Elon’s TWTR Stake.
GGPI / Polestar revs on HTZ order. DWAC / Truth Social slammed by 2 executive departures and Elon’s TWTR stake. Two DAs! And the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
GGPI / Polestar gaining momentum on 5-Year HTZ Deal
GGPI shares are up 6% on an announced Polestar partnership with HTZ that includes purchasing up to 65,000 EVs over five years. We continue to view the shares as undervalued…
Bitcoin Miner Primeblock gets a $1.25B SPAC Deal
Ending the week with a bang: two SPAC IPOs, DA for VCXA, and merger approval for HLXA/ Immunotherapeutics AG.
SPAC Market Review – March 2022
Despite increased scrutiny and apparent investor fatigue, deals are getting done and SPACs remain an attractive path to the public markets.
All Eyes on Swvl, Gogoro Gets Approval.
Mass transit and shared mobility provider Swvl (SWVL) is the latest deSPAC. PPGH approved its merger with battery-swapping provider Gogoro. And extensions are a key theme as 3…
SEC Debuts New SPAC Rules
The SEC debuts new proposed SPAC rules. Taiwanese EV battery swapping infrastructure player Gogoro gears up for merger approval, BREZ extends. And the day’s news in SPACs.
Starry falls in trading debut
STRY deSPACs, Only Fans gets even more eyeballs as it reportedly looks for a deal. Swvl /GMBT makes noise ahead of tomorrow’s merger vote. And the day’s news in SPACs.
FMAC Drops PIPE Price Ahead of Starry Vote
FMAC closes its merger with Starry, with some major tweaks. ACBA extends merger vote. And the day’s news in SPACs.
Signs of Spring? SPAC Deal Activity Picked up this Week.
Signs of life in SPACland, with 4 deals and an IPO announced this week. Emerging Markets Horizon (HORI) cuts Russia ties. The week ends with the all-too-familiar deal…
Say Hello to the Latest SPAC IPO. Meanwhile, deSPACs are Still Getting Squeezed.
RF Acquisition (RFAC) prices $100M IPO, Asia ex-China focus. FRGE and DRTS get juiced.
Innoviz (INVZ) CEO Omer Keilaf on LiDAR, Trust, and Commercial Production
Boardroom Alpha talks to Innoviz (INVZ) CEO Omer Keilaf on why LiDAR is equal parts trust and tech as the company captures the holy grail: volume commercial production.