The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: March 21, 2023
Below is a daily summary of links to the latest SPAC news and rumors gathered across the web.
Latest SPAC News: eToro secures $250M at $3.5B valuation after scrapping SPAC, DWAC stock gains amid speculation Trump may be arrested, and Morgan Creek SPAC ETF to shut down
eToro secures $250M at a $3.5B valuation after scrapping SPAC, seeing slower growth
After calling off its plans to go public via a SPAC at a $10.4 billion valuation in 2022, trading platform eToro has secured $250 million in funding at a $3.5 billion valuation. ...READ MORE
JATT Acquisition Corp. (JATT) Closes Zura Bio Deal
JATT Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: JATT) announced this morning that it has closed its combination with biotech firm Zura Bio.
The combined company’s shares and warrants are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq later today, March 21, under the symbols “ZURA” and “ZURAW”, respectively. ...READ MORE
Aimfinity Investment Corp. I (AIMA) Undergoes Leadership Change
Aimfinity Investment Corp. I (NASDAQ:AIMA) announced this afternoon that its sponsor entered into a repurchase agreement with previous directors and officers of the company and will undergo a change in management.
On March 16, Aimfinity’s sponsor initiated a distribution of 300,000 founder shares and 492,000 private placement units to its existing members and entered into a repurchase agreement with Xin Wang, Joshua Gordon, James J. ...READ MORE
The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: March 20, 2023
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Latest SPAC News: Virgin Orbit plans for insolvency amid rescue talks with investors, WeWork reaches deal to cut debt, and Pear Therapeutics explores “strategic alternatives”
Virgin Orbit plans for insolvency amid rescue talks with investors
Sky News has learned that the commercial space satellite venture founded by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is working with Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) and Ducera, two restructuring firms, on fallback plans in the event that it cannot secure new funding. ...READ MORE
two (TWOA) Postpones Extension Vote
two (NYSE:PIAI) announced in an 8-K this morning that it has pushed back its special meeting one week from March 24 to 10 am ET, March 31.
Shareholders at the meeting will consider a proposal to extend its transaction deadline from April 1 to January 1, 2024. ...READ MORE
The Latest Liquidations: March 17, 2023
Latest SPAC Liquidations: Northern Genesis III, MSD, and Tech and Energy Transition Corp.
Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. III (NGC) to Liquidate on March 24
Northern Genesis III (NYSE:NGC) announced that it will redeem all outstanding shares effective as of the close of business on March 27. ...READ MORE
Tech and Energy Transition Corp. (TETC) Shareholders Vote Against Extension, Forced to Liquidate
Tech and Energy Transition Corp. (NASDAQ: TETC) announced this afternoon that its shareholders have voted against a proposal to extend the SPAC’s timeline to complete a business combination.
Holders of 38,069,946 shares of TETC’s common stock, comprised of 28,495,396 shares of Class A common stock, and 9,575,000 shares of Class B common stock, were present at yesterday’s special meeting, representing approximately 79.11% of the voting power of issued and outstanding shares. ...READ MORE
Direct Selling Acquisition Corp. (DSAQ) Adjourns Extension Vote, Signs LOI
Direct Selling Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: DSAQ) announced this morning that it intends to adjourn its extension vote, originally scheduled to be held on March 22, and will reconvene on March 24 at 11:00 a.m. ...READ MORE
The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: March 17, 2023
Below is a daily summary of links to the latest SPAC news and rumors gathered across the web.
Latest SPAC News: Saudi Arabia explores setting up framework for SPAC listings, and Boxed considers filing for bankruptcy
Saudi Arabia Explores Setting Up Framework for SPAC Listings
Saudi Arabia’s market regulator is looking into setting up a legal framework to allow special-purpose acquisition companies to list in the kingdom. ...READ MORE
Blockchain Moon Acquisition Corp. (BMAQ) Reverses Decision to Liquidate
After announcing its intent to liquidate yesterday, Blockchain Moon Acquisition Corp.(NASDAQ:BMAQ) disclosed this afternoon that it no longer plans to dissolve its trust and will instead continue its search for an alternative target to combine with. ...READ MORE
Four Leaf Acquisition Corporation (FORL) Prices Downsized $52M IPO
Four Leaf Acquisition Corp. priced its downsized $52 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “FORL” Friday, March 17, 2023.
The SPAC intends to pursue an acquisition of a company focused on the Internet of Things (“IoT”) and adjacent technologies that target the IoT market such as devices, components, software, and communication protocols. Four ...READ MORE
JATT Acquisition Corp. (JATT) Shareholders Approve Zura Bio Deal
JATT Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: JATT) announced this afternoon that its shareholders have approved its combination with clinical-stage biotechnology company Zura Bio.
A total of 4,907,863 ordinary shares, or 95.5% of JATT’s issued and outstanding ordinary shares, were present at today’s special meeting. ...READ MORE
The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: March 16, 2023
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Latest SPAC News: Energy storage stockholders sue SPAC board alleging deceit, Virgin Orbit stock falls on operations pause, and tax surprises surface for SPACs
Energy Storage Stockholders Sue SPAC Board Alleging Deceit
Stockholders for an energy storage company sued their firm’s board of directors alleging they misled investors when bringing their corporation public through a SPAC merger. ...READ MORE
GX Acquisition Corp. II (GXII) Shareholders Approve NioCorp Deal
GX Acquisition Corp. II (OTC:GXII) announced this morning that its shareholders have approved its combination with rare earth mineral miner NioCorp (TSX:NB) and the parties expect to close the transaction on March 17. ...READ MORE
The Latest Liquidations: March 15, 2023
Latest SPAC Liquidations: Blockchain Moon
Blockchain Moon Acquisition Corp. (BMAQ) to Liquidate
Blockchain Moon Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:BMAQ) announced this afternoon that it has terminated its deal with Web 3.0 infrastructure builder DLTx ASA (OSX:DLTX) and will liquidate its trust. ...READ MORE
Blockchain Moon Acquisition Corp. (BMAQ) Terminates DLTx Deal, Intends to Liquidate
Blockchain Moon Acquisition Corp.(NASDAQ:BMAQ) announced this afternoon that it has unilaterally terminated its deal with Web 3.0 infrastructure builder DLTx ASA (OSX:DLTX).
As a result of the termination, the SPAC’s sponsor, Jupiter Sponsor LLC, disclosed that it will not contribute any additional funds to its trust account. ...READ MORE
