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SPAC Lock-Up Expirations to Watch in September

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SPAC Lock-Up Expirations to Watch in September

September is set to be a lighter month for lock-up expirations after a busy summer with 11 companies and 13 sponsors coming free from their lockups. But, it includes some noteworthy pairs, including one that is literally zooming to the Moon. First up, both quantum computing firm Rigetti (NASDAQ:RGTI) and Supernova Partners II‘s sponsor are
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New SPAC: Translational Development Acquisition Corp. Files for $150M IPO

Following a quiet few weeks with no new S-1 registration statements, Translational Development Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:TDAC) filed its S-1 last Friday for a $150 million IPO, marking the second and final SPAC to file for an IPO in August. While Translational Development may acquire a business in any industry, its primary focus will be a target in
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The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: September 1, 2022

 


Below is a daily summary of links to the latest SPAC news and rumors gathered across the web. 

Latest SPAC News: Polestar doubles revenue, SeatGeek raises $238M after cancelling SPAC deal, and crypto miner PrimeBlock’s CEO leaves firm


Polestar revenue doubles as it rides electric car boom

Electric vehicle maker Polestar (NASDAQ: PSNY) said on Thursday that its revenue nearly doubled in the first half of 2022 on soaring demand and that it may have to raise its prices further if material costs continue to rise.

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Ackrell SPAC Partners I (ACKIT) Terminates Blackstone Products Deal, Liquidates Trust

Ackrell I (NASDAQ:ACKIT) announced this afternoon that its business combination with outdoor cooking company Blackstone Products has been terminated and will instead liquidate its trust.

While most SPACs have terminated their deals due to unfavorable market conditions, Ackrell claims its target company refused to fund a promissory note to extend the transaction deadline.

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Aesther Healthcare (AEHA) to Combine with Ocean Biomedical in $345M Deal

Aesther Healthcare Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:AEHA) has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with biotech firm Ocean Biomedical at an enterprise value of $345 million. Providence, Rhode Island-based Ocean Biomedical is developing treatments for malaria and different cancer types. The combined company is expected to trade on the Nasdaq under the symbols “OCEA” once the
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Vision Sensing Acquisition Corp. (VSAC) to Combine with Newsight Imaging in $380M Deal

Vision Sensing (NASDAQ:VSAC) has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with chip-maker Newsight at an enterprise value of $380 million, or 9.2x its 2023E revenue. Ness Ziona, Israel-based Newsight has developed a series of lidar and spectral imaging products that serve applications in the automotive, manufacturing and medical sectors. The combined company is expected
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The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: August 30, 2022

 


Below is a daily summary of links to the latest SPAC news and rumors gathered across the web. 

Latest SPAC News: Amazon seller Packable to shut down in bankruptcy, and Otonomo to lay off dozens after losing 90% of value


Amazon Seller Packable to Shut Down in Bankruptcy After SPAC Deal Sinks

Packable Holdings LLC, a Carlyle Group-backed e-commerce platform valued at more than $1 billion less than two years ago, is shutting down in bankruptcy after it failed to go public through a merger with Highland Transcend Partners I Corp.

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East Resources Acquisition Company (ERES) to Combine with Abacus Life in $618M Deal

East Resources (NASDAQ:ERES) has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with life insurance company Abacus Life at an enterprise value of $618 million, or 26x its 2021 revenue. Orlando, Florida-based Abacus trades and holds active life insurance policies as investment assets. The combined company is expected to trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol
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GigInternational1 (GIW) Announces Term Sheet with Convalt Energy

GigInternational1, Inc.(NASDAQ:GIW) announced this morning that it has entered into a non-binding term sheet to combine with renewable, manufacturing and power generating company Convalt Energy.

Convalt, a portfolio company of ACO Investment Group, focuses on power generation, transmission, and solar manufacturing development within the United States.

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The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: August 29, 2022

 


Below is a daily summary of links to the latest SPAC news and rumors gathered across the web. 

Latest SPAC News: New 1% excise tax on stock buybacks may have consequences for SPACs, investors and sponsors find ways to improve deal integrity, and DWAC falls as shareholders weigh delaying merger


New 1% Excise Tax on Stock Buybacks May Have Far-Reaching Consequences for Capital Markets, SPAC and M&A Transactions

On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, H.R.

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Tailwind Acquisition Corp. (TWND) Adds $5M Note to NUBURU Deal

Tailwind (NYSE:TWND) announced this morning that it has secured over $5 million of convertible promissory notes in connection to its combination with manufacturing equipment-maker NUBURU.

The notes will convert into shares of NUBURU common stock immediately prior to the closing of the business combination, which will convert into common stock of the combined company.

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Aurora Acquisition Corp. (AURC) Revises Better Deal Again

Aurora (NASDAQ:AURC) announced its fourth tweak to its combination with homebuying marketplace Better, which includes an extension of the deal’s outside date to March 8, 2023.

Better must also cover up to $15 million in expenses for Aurora, half of which must be delivered within five days of this agreement, and the remainder in two $3.75 million tranches on January 2 and March 8.

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Westrock Coffee (WEST) Signs $350M Credit Agreement

Westrock Coffee (NASDAQ:WEST) announced this morning that it has entered into a new credit agreement after closing its business combination with Riverview Acquisition Corp. today.

The coffee and tea supplier will now have access to $350 million in debt capital that includes a $175 million senior secured first lien term loan facility and a $175 million senior secured first lien revolving credit facility.

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