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The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: August 12, 2022

 


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

Latest SPAC News: Rocket Lab proves its business model and will benefit from increase in military spending


Unlike Other Former SPACs, Rocket Lab is Already Science, Not Fiction

The small-satellite launcher has already proven its business model and will benefit from a post-Ukraine increase in military spending.

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The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: August 11, 2022

 


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

Latest SPAC News: United Airlines puts down $10 million deposit on flying taxis from Archer Aviation and Swvl announces $20 million private placement


United Airlines bets $10 million on flying taxis

The days of a Jetsons-like society zipping around in flying cars are still a long, long way away, but United Airlines is making a $10 million bet on flying cars.

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Hainan Manaslu Acquisition Corp. (HMACU) Prices $60M IPO

Aug 10, 2022 IPOs by Marlena Haddad

Hainan Manaslu Acquisition Corp. priced its $60 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “HMACU” Thursday, August 11, 2022.

The new SPAC aims to focus on targets with high growth potential in the post COVID-19 market including companies targeting vast consumer segments, platform based businesses, and products targeting the younger generation of consumers.

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Liberty Resources (LIBY) to Combine with Caspi Oil Gas LLP in $428M Deal

Liberty Resources (NASDAQ:LIBY) has entered into a binding amendment to a previously executed non-binding acquisition letter with Caspi Oil Gas LLP at a pro forma enterprise value of $427.7 million. West Kazakhstan-based Caspi is the owner of the Rakushechnoye Oil Field, which covers an area of about 287 sq km in the south-western Manghystau Province. The
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Equity Distribution Acquisition Corp (EQD) to Liquidate Trust

Equity Distribution Acquisition Corp. (NYSE:EQD.U) announced this afternoon that it will not complete a business combination and will instead redeem all shares.

The SPAC anticipates that the public shares will cease trading as of the close of business on September 16, 2022, and will redeem all of its outstanding shares effective as of the close of business on September 19. 

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The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: August 9, 2022

 


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

Latest SPAC News: D-Orbit announces launch and deployment contract with Astrocast and Nogin partners with United Sports Brand


D-Orbit Announces Multi-Year Launch and Deployment Contract with Swiss Satellite Internet of Things (IoT) Network Operator Astrocast

D-Orbit, a space logistics company, announced today the signing of a multiple launch and deployment contract with Astrocast, a leading Swiss IoT-focused nanosatellite company.

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Mudrick Capital II (MUDS) Terminates Blue Nile Deal

Mudrick II (NASDAQ:MUDS) announced this morning that it has terminated its combination with online jewelry retailer Blue Nile.

The termination comes just weeks after the $683 million deal announcement, which was originally announced on June 13, and Blue Nile will now be subject to pay a hefty termination fee of up to $10 million, equal to Mudrick II’s expenses.

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New SPAC: BCGF Acquisition Corp. Files for $87M IPO

Following a quiet week with no new S-1 registration statements, BCGF Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:BCGF) filed its S-1 this morning for an $87 million IPO, marking the first SPAC to file for an IPO in August. While BCGF may acquire a business in any industry, its primary focus will be a target in the biotechnology sector with a total
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The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: August 8, 2022

 


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

Latest SPAC News: Novibet announces agreement with Caesars Entertainment and Hyzon Motors falls after disclosing financial troubles


Novibet Provides Updates on North America Expansion Strategy Including Recent Agreement With Caesars Entertainment Granting Company New Jersey Market Access for iGaming and Online Sports Betting

Logflex MT Holding Limited (doing business as Novibet), an established, profitable, iGaming and Online Sportsbook provider operating in several countries across Europe, today provided an update on its progress toward furthering its North America expansion strategy.

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DPCM Capital (XPOA) Shareholders Approve D-Wave Systems Deal

DPCM Capital (NYSE:XPOA) announced in a press release this afternoon that its shareholders have approved its combination with quantum computing firm D-Wave Systems at a special meeting held August 2.

But, the SPAC’s 8-K filing disclosed that stockholders holding 29,097,787 shares of Class A Common Stock exercised their right to redeem for a pro rata portion of the funds in DPCM’s trust account.

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New SPAC: Global Star Acquisition, Inc. Files for $80M IPO

Global Star Acquisition, Inc. (NASDAQ:GLSTU) filed its S-1 last Friday for an $80 million IPO, marking the fifth and final SPAC to file for an IPO in July. The new SPAC intends to focus its efforts on middle market fintech and proptech businesses that offer technology solutions, broader technology software, services or products to the financial services
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The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: August 5, 2022

 


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

Latest SPAC News: SPACs remain hotter than IPOs, Arrival halts electric bus and car projects, and WeWork posts smaller loss as office occupancy grows 


SPACs remain hotter than IPOs

Fintech firm Seamless, which agreed to go public at an implied $400 million valuation via a SPAC called INFINT Acquisition Corp. (NYSE:IFIN),

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Colonnade Acquisition Corp. II (CLAA) to Combine with Plastiq in $480M Deal

Colonnade Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: CLAA) has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with payment platform Plastiq at an enterprise value of $480 million, or 6.4x 2022E net revenue of $75 million. San Fransisco-based Plastiq enables small and midsize business (SMB) to scale faster with easy access to working capital, freedom of choice in B2B payments,
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Mobiv Acquisition Corp. (MOBVU) Prices $87M IPO


Mobiv Acquisition Corp.  priced its $87 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol “MOBVU” Thursday, August 4, 2022.

The new SPAC will focus its efforts on acquiring a technology company that is driving its growth in the electric vehicle (“EV”) and urban “smart” mobility industry including adjacent businesses in the sustainable transportation and related ecosystem.

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