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10 CFO Tips for the SPAC Transition

10 CFO Tips for the SPAC Transition

How to navigate both the “going public” and “being public” phases.

By Vincent Ryan | August 2, 2021

SEC Alleges Fraud in Space SPAC Merger

Risk & Compliance

SEC Alleges Fraud in Space SPAC Merger

Space exploration startup Momentus and its blank-check partner allegedly misled investors in statements promoting the $1.2 billion deal.

By Matthew Heller | July 15, 2021

Creating a Compelling IPO Roadshow Presentation

Credit & Capital

Creating a Compelling IPO Roadshow Presentation

The road to a successful IPO is paved with exhaustive preparation. Use these three key recommendations for a successful presentation.

By Moira Conlon | July 15, 2021

Nextdoor Lands SPAC Deal With Khosla

Credit & Capital

Nextdoor Lands SPAC Deal With Khosla

The social media platform for neighbors plans to go public at a valuation of $4.3 billion.

By Lauren Muskett | July 6, 2021

Memo to SPACs: The Bar Has Been Raised

Memo to SPACs: The Bar Has Been Raised

The SEC’s quandary is trying to solve a problem of incentives with a toolkit consisting exclusively of disclosure and enforcement actions.

By Vincent Ryan | June 28, 2021

Lordstown Motors May Run Out of Gas

Working Capital

Lordstown Motors May Run Out of Gas

The electric vehicle pickup truck maker issued a "going concern" warning, disclosing it didn't have the funds to start commercial production.

By Vincent Ryan | June 8, 2021

Acorns to Go Public Through $2B SPAC Deal

Acorns to Go Public Through $2B SPAC Deal

“Now was the time to go public to accelerate our growth and get the tools of responsible wealth-making in everyone’s hands as fast as possible."

By Matthew Heller | May 27, 2021

Two More SPACs to Restate Financial Results

Two More SPACs to Restate Financial Results

The restatements follow new SEC guidance on how SPACs should account for the warrants that they typically issue as part of initial public offerings.

By Matthew Heller | May 14, 2021

SmartRent Going Public in SPAC Deal

Credit & Capital

SmartRent Going Public in SPAC Deal

The merger with Fifth Wall Acquisition values the smart home technology company at $2.2 billion.

By Lauren Muskett | April 22, 2021

SEC Could Reclassify SPAC Warrants And Hold Up New Filings: Report

Mergers & Acquisitions

SEC Could Reclassify SPAC Warrants And Hold Up New Filings: Report

Warrants could soon be considered liabilities instead of equity for accounting purposes.

By Vincent Ryan | April 13, 2021

WeWork to Go Public Via SPAC Merger in $9B Deal

WeWork to Go Public Via SPAC Merger in $9B Deal

The office-sharing startup is capitalizing on the SPAC boom following investor rejection of the IPO due to its losses.

By Lauren Muskett | March 26, 2021

SEC Cautions On Celebrity SPACs

Risk & Compliance

SEC Cautions On Celebrity SPACs

“Celebrities, like anyone else, can be lured into participating in a risky investment or may be better able to sustain the risk of loss.”

By Lauren Muskett | March 12, 2021

Clover Health Shares Rally After Short-Seller’s Report

Clover Health Shares Rally After Short-Seller’s Report

Hindenburg Research faulted the insurer for not disclosing it was under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.

By Matthew Heller | February 8, 2021

Automotive Chip Company Agrees to SPAC Deal

Automotive Chip Company Agrees to SPAC Deal

Indie Semiconductor will go public through a blank-check merger to raise capital for its expansion efforts.

By Matthew Heller | December 15, 2020

Electric Last Mile Delivery Vehicle Maker Chooses SPAC Merger

Credit & Capital

Electric Last Mile Delivery Vehicle Maker Chooses SPAC Merger

The company's Class I van will have the same price as gas vehicles and also 20% more cargo space, which could make it attractive to delivery companies.

By Vincent Ryan | December 11, 2020