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The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: May 27, 2022

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The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: May 27, 2022

 


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

Latest SPAC News: SPACs see a flurry of deals, first blank-check company in the Middle East surges


SPACs Make Flurry of Deals as Blank Checks Seek Something to Own

Blank-check companies settled on deals to buy a members-only startup airline, a startup augmented reality firm and a company called Two Bit Circus this month as SPACs face pressing deadlines to strike deals or close shop.

At least 16 special-purpose acquisition company tie-ups have been announced so far in May, the most since December, chipping away at a backlog of nearly 600 SPACs that need something to buy. Almost half the targets aren’t expected to be profitable this year, according to merger presentations, which could hurt their prospects in a sector that’s been one of the market’s worst performers.

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First SPAC in the Middle East Surges in Abu Dhabi Trading Debut 

The first special purpose acquisition company to list in the Middle East soared in its Abu Dhabi trading debut as the region’s blank-check market gains traction.

ADC Acquisition Corp., backed by Abu Dhabi’s wealth fund ADQ and Chimera Investments, rose as much as 30% before trimming gains to trade at 11.48 dirhams as of 10:24 a.m. local time. The SPAC sold 36.7 million shares at 10 dirhams apiece.

Abu Dhabi is the first exchange in the Middle East to set up a legal framework for blank-check firms, with Dubai looking to follow suit. Saudi Arabia’s bourse said last year it’s still considering whether to open its doors to SPACs.

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