SPACs: An M&A Overview, Trends and Beating the Competition

In a robust deal market bursting with soaring valuations and low interest rates, corporate acquirers and private equity firms are fiercely competing. Meanwhile, a wave of SPACs — an alternative to the traditional IPO — are flexing their well-capitalized muscle. What are the best methods to stay competitive?   

• The SPAC Attack – What are the drivers for the boom? 
• Benefits of a SPAC IPO versus a traditional route 
• Considerations from tax, legal and financial perspective in forming a SPAC 
• What are the best methods to stay competitive?  
• SPAC Unpacked – How the Special Purpose Acquisition Company deal differs from traditional M&A 
• What lies ahead for SPACs? 

Running time
60 minutes 

Speakers 

• Moderator: Brian Hwang, Director – Strategic Alliances & Corporate Development, Intralinks 
• Andrew J. Sherman, Partner, Seyfarth 
• Nina Kelleher, Director, EisnerAmper  
• Justin Burchett, Managing Director, Stout