SPAC Daily: Ackrell Calls it Quits and Liquidates

by | Aug 31, 2022

Less than a week after its target Blackstone refused to pay the SPAC the $200k it needed to continue, Ackrell SPAC Partners I Co. (ACKIT) confirmed today that it will liquidate. A continuation of a frustrating time for SPACs and deal partners who are quarreling and not getting deals closed in tough market conditions. 10 deals were called off in August, and no reason not to believe that won’t continue as we enter September.

August SPAC Deal Cancellations

Source: Boardroom Alpha

Cancelled deals and sponsors not paying up for extensions have escalated the pace of liquidations, of which another 10 SPACs have announced liquidations since the start of August.

Elsewhere in SPACs

  • Warrior Technologies Acquisition (WARR) chose to forego its extension vote and instead liquidated
  • Former SPAC target SeatGeek raised $260M at a discounted valuation from where it was struck to go public via RedBall Acquisition (RBAC). RBAC ultimately liquidated following the termination of their merger agreement
  • Aesther Healthcare Acquisition Corp. (AEHA) struck a deal to take biotech Ocean Biomedical public in a deal valued at $345M. The DA comes less than 2 months after AEHA terminated its previous deal with United Gear & Assembly. Ocean is more along the lines of its healthcare mandate.
  • CF Acquisition Corp. VIII (CFFE) confirmed a 9/27 vote date for a 6month extension from September out to March. Will deposit the lesser of $0.33 per share and $1,210,000 to the trust.

Upcoming SPAC Events

Today’s SPAC Movers

Biggest SPAC Gainers

7.26% ~ $ 10.93 | NLIT – Northern Lights Acquisition Corp. (Announced)
3.47% ~ $ 11.33 | CFVI – CF Acquisition Corp. VI (Announced)
2.44% ~ $ 10.50 | CLAQ – cleantech Acquisition Corp. (Announced)
1.45% ~ $ 10.14 | WNNR – Andretti Acquisition Corp. (Pre-Deal)
.80% ~ $ 10.04 | HORI – Emerging Markets Horizon Corp. (Pre-Deal)
.78% ~ $ 10.07 | PGSS – Pegasus Digital Mobility Acquisition Corp. (Pre-Deal)
.71% ~ $ 9.97 | LGTO – LEGATO MERGER CORP. II (Announced)
.62% ~ $ 9.79 | SEDA – SDCL EDGE Acquisition Corp (Pre-Deal)
.60% ~ $ 10.07 | MPRA – Mercato Partners Acquisition Corp (Pre-Deal)
.59% ~ $ 10.14 | AXAC – AXIOS Sustainable Growth Acquisition Corp (Pre-Deal)
.58% ~ $ 10.35 | MPAC – Model Performance Acquisition Corp (Announced)
.51% ~ $ 9.89 | CSLM – Consilium Acquisition Corp I, Ltd. (Pre-Deal)
.51% ~ $ 9.94 | HHLA – HH&L Acquisition Co. (Pre-Deal)
.50% ~ $ 10.00 | VMGA – VMG Consumer Acquisition Corp. (Pre-Deal)
.50% ~ $ 10.05 | ALOR – ALSP Orchid Acquisition Corp I (Pre-Deal)
.50% ~ $ 10.08 | SHUA – SHUAA Partners Acquisition Corp I (Pre-Deal)
.50% ~ $ 10.08 | CITE – Cartica Acquisition Corp (Pre-Deal)
.48% ~ $ 10.43 | THCA – Tuscan Holdings Corp. II (Announced)
.48% ~ $ 10.47 | RAM – Aries I Acquisition Corp (Announced)
.41% ~ $ 9.87 | EMLD – FTAC Emerald Acquisition Corp. (Pre-Deal)

Biggest SPAC Losers

-11.85% ~ $ 7.74 | SLCR – Silver Crest Acquisition Corporation (Announced)
-4.70% ~ $ 9.73 | VTAQ – Ventoux CCM Acquisition Corp. (Announced)
-.98% ~ $ 10.11 | PCX – Parsec Capital Acquisitions Corp. (Pre-Deal)
-.85% ~ $ 24.38 | DWAC – Digital World Acquisition Corp. (Announced)
-.81% ~ $ 9.80 | RCAC – Revelstone Capital Acquisition Corp. (Pre-Deal)
-.51% ~ $ 9.72 | GFOR – Graf Acquisition Corp. IV (Pre-Deal)
-.41% ~ $ 9.71 | CPAA – Conyers Park III Acquisition Corp. (Pre-Deal)
-.41% ~ $ 9.71 | CDAQ – Compass Digital Acquisition Corp. (Pre-Deal)
-.41% ~ $ 9.81 | DTOC – Digital Transformation Opportunities Corp. (Pre-Deal)
-.41% ~ $ 9.82 | EOCW – Elliott Opportunity II Corp. (Pre-Deal)
-.40% ~ $ 9.86 | EBAC – European Biotech Acquisition Corp. (Pre-Deal)
-.40% ~ $ 9.95 | WAVS – Western Acquisition Ventures Corp. (Pre-Deal)
-.39% ~ $ 9.96 | GLLI – Globalink Investment Inc. (Announced)
-.39% ~ $ 9.77 | MTAL – Metals Acquisition Corp (Pre-Deal)
-.34% ~ $ 10.13 | PCCT – Perception Capital Corp. II (Pre-Deal)
-.31% ~ $ 9.68 | APMI – AxonPrime Infrastructure Acquisition Corp (Pre-Deal)

Recent Analysis

Daily SPAC Update – December 10, 2024

Jackson Acquisition II $200M IPO (Jackson I Liquidated). APXI Shareholders Approve Extension w/ 5M Redemptions. HCVI Merger Amendment. SLAMF Vote Adjourned and IVCB Vote Postponed. 

Daily SPAC Update – December 9, 2024

TCHP + Coincheck Deal Approved. GLLI, INAQ, ESHA Shareholders Approve Extensions. DP Cap Acquisition  (DPCS) Dismisses Accountant. SLAM and BRKH Extension Votes.

Daily SPAC Update – December 4, 2024

Global Star (GLST) Extension Approved. APXI Extension Vote Today. ATMC Updates Trust Numbers. LATG Deal Vote Set for Dec 23. ATMV, SHAP, TRON, INAQ Set Extension Votes.

Subscribe to Boardroom Alpha Newsletters

Subscribe to Boardroom Alpha's research to receive the latest on governance, SPACs, and people.

Disclaimer

The opinions and information contained herein have been obtained or derived from sources believed to be reliable, but Boardroom Alpha cannot guarantee its accuracy and completeness, and that of the opinions based thereon. 

This report contains opinions and is provided for informational purposes only – it does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. You should not rely solely upon the research herein for purposes of transacting securities or other investments, and you are encouraged to conduct your own research and due diligence, and to seek the advice of a qualified securities professional before you make any investment.  

None of the information contained in this report constitutes, or is intended to constitute a recommendation by Boardroom Alpha of any particular security or trading strategy or a determination by BA that any security or trading strategy is suitable for any specific person. To the extent any of the information contained herein may be deemed to be investment advice, such information is impersonal and not tailored to the investment needs of any specific person.  

No representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made on behalf of Boardroom Alpha as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Boardroom Alpha does not accept any liability for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on all or any part of this research and any liability is expressly disclaimed.