CHW Acquisition Corp. (CHWA) Adds FPA Post-Vote
CHW Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:CHWA), which saw its combination with pet-services marketplace Wag approved on July 28, announced a new forward purchase agreement to add financing.
This will keep about $24.6 million with the post-combination company as holders of 2,393,378 shares have agreed to sell these to CHW for $10.30 on the three-month anniversary of the deal’s close rather than redeem them for the pro rata trust amount. ...READ MORE
Founder SPAC (FOUN) Adds FPA of Up to $150M
Founder SPAC (NASDAQ:FOUN) announced this morning that it has entered into a forward purchase agreement (FPA) of up to $150 million to help secure its combination with Rubicon Technologies.
The parties gained approval of the deal at Founder SPAC’s special meeting August 2, but this move could reflect putting in protections in the event redemptions are higher than expected in conjunction with the completion vote. ...READ MORE
Top 3 SPAC Targets – Chip-Makers
SPACInsider contributors Anthony Sozzi and Sam Beattie this week compiled their three favorite potential SPAC targets among companies manufacturing chips and other components for the modern economy. We look at why they are compelling and why each could be a fit for a blank-check merger. ...READ MORE
FAST Acquisition Corp. (FST) to Liquidate and Keep Fertitta Breakup Fee
FAST Acquisition Corp (NYSE: FST) noted in a 10-Q this morning that it intends to liquidate its trust shortly after its August 25 transaction deadline.
As a result, FAST will now receive $26 million in a settlement from Fertitta Entertainment, which sought to terminate their combination just before close in December. ...READ MORE
Founder SPAC (FOUN) Shareholders Approve Rubicon Deal
Founder SPAC (NASDAQ:FOUN) announced that its shareholders approved its combination with digital garbage-hauling marketplace Rubicon at a special meeting August 2.
The SPAC’s initial press release did not disclose redemption figures but noted that 97% of votes cast were in favor of the deal. ...READ MORE
Ribbit LEAP (LEAP) to Liquidate $403M Trust
Ribbit LEAP Ltd. (NYSE:LEAP) announced late last night that it will not complete a business combination by its initial deadline of September 10, and will instead redeem all shares.
The SPAC will cease all operations on August 15 and shareholders will shortly thereafter receive $10.02 per share. ...READ MORE
ACE Convergence (ACEV) PIPE Investor Terminates $175M Investment
ACE Convergence (NASDAQ:ACEV) announced in an 8-K this morning that its PIPE investor Oaktree had terminated its subscription agreement funding $175 million of the $200 million in convertible notes the SPAC had arranged for its combination with Tempo Automation. ...READ MORE
RedBall Acquisition Corp. (RBAC) to Liquidate Trust
RedBall Acquisition Corp. (NYSE:RBAC) announced over the weekend that it will not complete a transaction before its August 17 deadline and it intends to liquidate its trust.
Its shares will cease trading on August 16 and the SPAC is set to return about $10.02 per share to investors shortly after this date. ...READ MORE
Top 3 SPAC Targets – Metals
SPACInsider contributors Anthony Sozzi and Sam Beattie this week compiled their three favorite potential SPAC targets among companies on the supplying the world’s new and existing metals resources. We look at why they are compelling and why each could be a fit for a blank-check merger. ...READ MORE
