The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: June 7th, 2021

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

Aurora plans to merge with Reinvent Technology Partners Y, SPAC target Astra makes acquisition, and Israeli Prime Minister-designate to rake in $5 million from SPAC merger

Aurora Innovation Reportedly Next In Line For SPAC

Autonomous vehicle startup Aurora is close to finalizing a deal to combine with Reinvent Technology Partners Y, the newest SPAC launched by LinkedIn co-founder and investor Reid Hoffman, Zynga founder Mark Pincus and managing partner Michael Thompson. ...READ MORE

Deerfield Healthcare Technology (DFHT) Shareholders Approve CareMax Medical Group Deal

Deerfield Healthcare Technology. (NASDAQ:DFHT) announced that its shareholders have approved its business combination with CareMax with the much-coveted zero-redemption vote at a special meeting Friday.

The parties expect to close the transaction Tuesday, June 8, after which CareMax and IMC will become wholly owned subsidiaries of Deerfield, which will be renamed CareMax. ...READ MORE

GigCapital2, Inc. (GIX) Shareholders Approve UpHealth, Cloudbreak Deal

GigCapital2, Inc. (NYSE:GIX) announced that its shareholders approved its combination with UpHealth and Cloudbreak with at a special meeting earlier today.

The SPAC did disclose redemption figures but noted that 65.7% of shares participated in the vote, which is cutting mighty close to the standard 65% minimum turnout threshold. ...READ MORE

The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: June 4th, 2021

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

Lakestar SPAC plans to combine with HomeToGo on Frankfurt Stock Exchange 

Lakestar SPAC to Acquire HomeToGo in First German Deal of Its Kind

Lakestar, which is backed by venture capitalist Klaus Hommels, plans to acquire travel search engine HomeToGo in a deal that, if completed, would be the first of its kind to bring a company to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.  ...READ MORE

Pershing Square Tontine Holdings Causes SPARCs to Fly

The much anticipated Pershing Square Tontine (PSTH) deal has finally been announced. Except, it’s not a “deal”. And it’s also not a “done” deal since there are still a few parts that are being negotiated.  ...READ MORE

Top 3 SPAC Targets – Semiconductors

SPACInsider contributors Anthony Sozzi and Sam Beattie this week compiled their three favorite potential SPAC targets among semiconductor manufacturers. We look at why they are compelling and why each could be a fit for a blank-check merger. ...READ MORE

Juniper Industrial Holdings, Inc. (JIH) Shareholders Approve Janus International Deal

Juniper Industrial Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:JIH) announced in an 8-K filing this afternoon that its shareholders approved its combination with Janus International with minimal redemptions at a special meeting earlier today.

Just 11,150 shares were redeemed in connection with the vote, removing $112,070 from Juniper’s trust. ...READ MORE

TS Innovation Acquisitions Corp. (TSIA) Shareholders Approve Latch Deal

TS Innovation Acquisitions Corp. (NASDAQ:TSIA) announced in a press release this afternoon that its shareholders approved its combination with Latch at a special meeting earlier today.

Approximately 69% of shares participated in the meeting and 98% of these approved the business combination with Latch. ...READ MORE

The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: June 3rd, 2021

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

Palihapitiya files for four more SPACs while Canyon’s Josh Friedman sees mistakes being made

Billionaire Investor Chamath Palihapitiya Files For Four New Biotech SPACs

Chamath Palihapitiya filed for four blank-check companies on Wednesday along with a new partner Suvretta Capital Management, according to paperwork registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  ...READ MORE

Jaws Acquisition Corp. (JWS) Shareholders Approve Cano Health Deal

Jaws Acquisition Corp. (NYSE:JWS) announced in an 8-K filing this afternoon that its shareholders approved its combination with Cano Health at a special meeting earlier today.

The deal was overwhelmingly approved with 75.1% of shares participating in the vote, and the parties expect the transaction to close tomorrow June 3. ...READ MORE

Last Call! The NewHold (NHIC) / Evolv Technology Webinar Begin at 1:00pm (ET)

NewHold Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: NHIC) & Evolv Technology will be holding a live presentation and Q&A today at 1:00 p.m. (ET).  If you haven’t previously registered, you can do so by clicking the link below.

The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: June 2nd, 2021

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

SoFi starts strong, Yieldstreet and Hydrow consider going public via SPAC

SoFi Jumps 12% in Nasdaq Debut After Palihapitiya SPAC Merger

Stock-trading platform SoFi Technologies Inc. ...READ MORE

The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: June 1st, 2021

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

Japan and China hope to tap into the SPAC market, private companies gain leverage, and Virgin Galactic gets sued

Japan Mulls Allowing Blank-Check Company Listings, Nikkei Says

Japan is considering changing its rules to allow IPOs by blank-check companies in the country, according to the Nikkei. ...READ MORE

Reminder: NewHold Investment Corp. & Evolv Technology: Live Q&A – June 2nd, 1:00PM

NewHold Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: NHIC) & Evolv Technology will be holding a live presentation and Q&A Wednesday (tomorrow) at 1:00 p.m. (ET).  If you haven’t previously registered, you can do so by clicking the link below.