On 24 January 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), by a 3-to-2 vote, adopted the long-awaited final rules regarding special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), shell companies, and projections. The final...more
An Introduction to the SPAC IPO Process: In our initial alert (Part I), we provided an overview of key considerations for private equity (PE) mid-sized and emerging managers when deciding whether to launch a SPAC. In this...more
SPAC initial public offerings (IPOs) were all the rage in 2020, and they have picked up even more steam in 2021—reaching new heights. Private equity sponsors have emerged as key players in the SPAC sponsorship space, and...more