Chamath Files 4 New Biotech SPACs
Today s SPAC highlight came post market as Chamath dropped four new SPAC S-1s for $800M total. JWS vote passes, with TSIA and JIH set to vote tomorrow.
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In another win on Day-1 of new De-SPAC ticker trading,
BARK, which just closed its merger with Northern Star Acquisition Co. (STIC) rose nearly 7%. One more example of a recent De-SPAC that has traded up shortly after, following SOFI early this week and others last month. Investors will be sure to watch this price action for future De-SPACs, and, with over 20 this month there are plenty to keep an eye out for (list below).
Another EV charger going public as DCRN announces a $1.4b deal with Tritium. Post Holdings Partnering Corp (PSPC) priced a downsized $300m IPO. And, don t forget IPOE shareholders vote tomorrow.
All Eyes on SPACs and Congress, RIDE Plummets After Hours
No new SPAC mergers, IPOs or S-1s on Monday as equity markets rose, though SPACs generally stayed flat-ish to down. Lordstown Motors is falling big after hours.
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On a day that there were no new SPAC merger announcements, IPOs or new S-1s there was, however, a hearing in the House targeting the future of SPACs. In short, it could result in new legislation that takes away one of SPAC s perceived advantages over the traditional IPO: safe harbor protections for forward looking statements which could limit SPAC targets freedom to paint rosy financial projections to prospective investors.
SPAC Morning: PTK and Legato Strike Deals. Lordstown Continues Dive
Two SPAC deals and an IPO to kick off Tuesday. Lordstown Motors continues to fall.
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PTK Acquisition Corp (PTK) is merging with
Valens Semiconductor in a deal valued at $894M, supported by a $125M PIPE
Legato Merger Corp (LEGO) struck a deal with
Algoma Steel valued at $1.7B EV and supported by a $100M PIPE
In Other SPAC News:
Lordstown Motors (RIDE) continues to trade demonstrably lower following its earnings call yesterday in which the company slashed production expectations and noted a need for a capital raise.
Fifth Wall Acquisition III (FWAC) priced its $250M IPO, no warrants. The SPAC will be targeting Real Estate / PropTech.