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New Rules Capital Markets Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FCA Preserves Key Tool for Activists in Listing Rules Reform

Activist shareholders had a busy 2023: The incidence of activist campaigns in Europe soared by almost 70% compared to 2022, according to data compiled by Skadden and Activistmonitor. As we described in a previous issue of The...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

SEC Adopts New SPAC Rules

On January 24, 2024, the SEC adopted new rules that apply to SPAC transactions and the adopted rules largely track the agency’s proposals with some notable exceptions. The new rules will become effective 125 days after...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Announced New Listing Regime for SPAC

On December 17, 2021, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange) announced new listing regime for special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC).  These new rules will take effect on January 1, 2022.  This...more

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FCA’s New Rules for SPACs

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In response to Lord Hill’s review of the UK Listing Regime, the FCA consulted earlier this year on changes to the Listing Rules for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). The proposed changes remove the presumption of...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FCA Releases Policy Statement on New Rules for SPACs

On 30 April 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation paper (the Consultation) proposing changes to the Listing Rules applicable to special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), discussed in our...more

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