SPAC

A special purpose acquisition company, also known as a "blank check company" is a shell corporation listed on a stock exchange with the purpose of acquiring a private company, thus making it public without going through the traditional initial public offering process.

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Topps’ Blank Check Merger Plan Strikes Out

Topps’ Blank Check Merger Plan Strikes Out
Topps’ Blank Check Merger Plan Strikes Out
August 20, 2021  |  IPO

The baseball card company Topps’ plan to go public through a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) has fallen through. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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FinTech SPAC Activity Heats Up
FinTech SPAC Activity Heats Up
August 20, 2021  |  IPO

FinTech-related special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) activity got a bit of a rebound this past week — specifically, targeting banking services and products, where new...

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SPAC-Bound Green Banking Startup Aspiration Bets On Conscientious Consumer Demand
SPAC-Bound Green Banking Startup Aspiration Bets On Conscientious Consumer Demand
August 19, 2021  |  Banking

Long before its SPAC announcement on Wednesday (Aug. 18), green banking startup Aspiration was making waves in the FinTech space, with its ESG-friendly business plan...

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Forbes Media Could Soon Go Public Through SPAC Deal
Forbes Media Could Soon Go Public Through SPAC Deal
August 17, 2021  |  IPO

Forbes Media LLC is in talks about a merger with special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Magnum Opus Acquisition Ltd., which would lead to the company going...

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Suit Vs Ackman SPAC May Raise Existential Questions For Blank Check Firms
Suit Vs Ackman SPAC May Raise Existential Questions For Blank Check Firms
August 17, 2021  |  Legal & Regulation

Turns out blank check firms may have blank checks of their own to write — for counsel fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Neobanks And Blockchain Firms Eye Public Listings
Neobanks And Blockchain Firms Eye Public Listings
August 13, 2021  |  IPO

Incremental activity in public listings this past week – via traditional initial public listings (IPOs) and special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) – was focused on digital...

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FinTech Startup Aspiration Considers $2B+ SPAC
FinTech Startup Aspiration Considers $2B+ SPAC
August 12, 2021  |  IPO

The green FinTech Aspiration is in discussions about going public through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in a deal that could value the firm...

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Mexican SMB FinTech Credijusto Could Be Listed On NYSE This Year
Mexican SMB FinTech Credijusto Could Be Listed On NYSE This Year
August 06, 2021  |  IPO

Tidjane Thiam’s special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is in exclusive talks with Mexican FinTech Credijusto and CIAL Dun & Bradstreet about merging the companies and listing...

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