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Blank check investors grow more selective amid SPAC boom

CTACU

2020’s SPAC mania is showing signs of fatigue. A record-shattering 168 blank check IPOs have raised $57 billion this year, more proceeds than the past 10 years combined. Another 64 SPACs are on file.  Yet in the past month, 14 SPACs have priced downsized...read more

US IPO Weekly Recap: McAfee leads a 5 IPO week

MCFE

Five IPOs and 17 SPACs went public this past week. While new filing activity has slowed as the election approaches, four IPOs and four SPACs submitted initial filings. Leading security software provider McAfee (MCFE) priced slightly below the midpoint to raise $740 million at a $9.4 billion market cap. Taken private by Intel in 2011, McAfee provides...read more

Entertainment and gaming SPAC Tekkorp Digital Acquisition prices $250 million IPO at $10

TEKKU

Tekkorp Digital Acquisition, a blank check company formed by Tekkorp Capital targeting the digital media and leisure industries, raised $250 million by offering 25 million units at $10. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one-half of a warrant, exercisable at $11.50. Insiders had indicated on $20 million worth of units in the offering. The company is led by ...read more

Entertainment and gaming SPAC Tekkorp Digital Acquisition lowers deal size by 17% ahead of $250 million IPO

TEKKU

Tekkorp Digital Acquisition, a blank check company formed by Tekkorp Capital targeting the digital media and leisure industries, lowered the proposed deal size for its upcoming IPO on Tuesday. The Las Vegas, NV-based company now plans to raise $250 million by offering 25 million units at $10. The company had previously filed to offer 30 million units at the same price. Each...read more