From idea to De-SPAC, drive your deal forward with our innovative solutions and expertise.
End-to-end software solutions help SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) go from startup to business combination. Accelerate your speed-to-success with the powerful, financial ecosystem your team needs to collaborate in real time, avoid risk, raise capital and go public faster.
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Work the way you want. Discover flexible options and on-demand expertise to minimise risk and reduce overhead at every turn of the transaction.
SPAC Formation: Power More Efficient Workflows
During the lead up to the IPO, effortlessly benchmark against peer disclosures and easily capital raise with secure, streamlined workflows, on-demand analytics and 24/7/365 expert support.
EDGAR Pro
Leverage the SEC filing data you need to help you make informed decisions.
Virtual Data Room
to show IPO readiness
Quickly and easily set up your virtual data room. Securely organise, share, distribute and safeguard documents to maximise fundraising.
Execute the IPO
Leverage our purpose-built SEC reporting platform to drive collaboration and speed across all stakeholders — legal, finance and third-party advisors. Draft, review and finalise your IPO documents, successfully list and kick off your road show.
SEC Reporting Platform
Harness the robust set of streamlined features for quick, real-time collaboration and accurate financial reporting to prepare for your IPO and beyond. Backed by the unparalleled support of DFIN experts, your business will be ready to operate as a public company, including the efficient submission of regular SEC filings.
Execute the IPO
Rely on our industry-leading experts to provide one-to-one support to accelerate the transaction. We handle the details so you can focus on the future.
File16
Allows you to easily prepare and submit your Section 16 filings, Forms 3, 4 and 5.
Identify SPAC Targets & Raise Additional Financing
Conduct a target search and pursue acquisition opportunities. Perform due diligence, commence negotiation, draft agreements and access additional (PIPE) capital.
Virtual Data Room +
AI-Driven Due Diligence
Built-in AI contract review lets you analyse 50 files in less than a minute, significantly speeding due diligence. Streamline your capital raise and stay ahead of your deal with real-time insights on potential investors.
File the Proxy
Our proxy advisors help you solicit shareholder approval to seal the deal.
Navigate the De-SPAC Transaction & Become a New Operating Entity
Leverage our experts and solutions to merge your SPAC with a private, or public company carve-out, and ultimately deliver value to your investors.
Complete the Merger
Simplify your transaction. DFIN's dedicated specialists assist with every aspect — from providing artificial intelligence used during the diligence process, delivering regulatory expertise and managing the documents to EDGARising, SEC filing and post-merger integration tools.
Become a New Operating Entity
Rely on DFIN software solutions & expert support to get in front of SEC reporting requirements.
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Largest SPAC ever raised! The SPAC was formed by Bill Ackman of Pershing Square targeting "Mature Unicorns." It raised $4 billion in its IPO by offering 200 million units at $20 each in 2020. Listed on the NYSE under ticker PSTH.
Raised $900 million by offering 90 million shares at $10 each in 2021. The SPAC was formed by PE firm Thoma Bravo targeting a software business. Listed on the NYSE under ticker TBA.
Raised $870 million by offering 87 million units at $10 each in 2021. The SPAC was formed by Ares Management targeting a sustainable business. Listed on the NYSE under ticker AAC'U.
Sixth blank check company formed by The Gores Group raised $300 million by offering 30 million units at $10 each in 2020. Listed on the Nasdaq under ticker GHVI.
Beijing-based SPAC formed by CITIC Capital raised $240 million by offering an upsized 24 million units at $10 each in 2020. The SPAC is targeting energy efficiency and technology businesses in China. Listed on the NYSE under ticker CCAC.
Second blank check company formed by Goldman Sachs, raised $700 million by offering 70 million units at $10 each in 2020. Listed on the NYSE under ticker GSAH.
Formed by Starwood Capital founder Barry Sternlicht, raised $600 million by offering 60 million units at $10 each in 2020. Listed on the NYSE under ticker JWS.
The fourth blank check company led by semiconductor veteran Avi Katz, raised $312 million by offering 31.2 million units at $10 each in 2021. The SPAC plans to target businesses in the TMT and sustainable industries with enterprise values larger than $750 million. Listed on the Nasdaq under ticker GIGG.
Formed by UK-based PE firm Investindustrial, raised $350 million by offering 35 million units at $10 each in 2020. The SPAC is targeting the consumer, healthcare, industrial, and tech sectors. Listed on the NYSE under ticker IIAC.
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De-SPAC Deal
ARYA Sciences Acquisition II sponsored by Perceptive Advisors was acquired by Bain Capital-backed Cerevel Therapeutics in a reverse merger with an enterprise value of $847 million. The Boston, MA-based company dedicated to treating neuroscience diseases is trading on the Nasdaq under ticker CERE.
Fortress Value Acquisition sponsored by Fortress Investment Group was acquired by MP Materials in a reverse merger with an enterprise value of $1 billion. The Las Vegas, NV-backed owner and operator of Mountain Pass is trading on NYSE under ticker MP.
Gores Metropoulos sponsored by The Gores Group was acquired by Luminar Technologiesin a reverse merger with an enterprise value $2.9 billion. The Orlando, FL-based autonomous vehicle sensor and software company is trading on the Nasdaq under ticker LAZR.
Gores Holdings IV sponsored by The Gores Group combined with United Wholesale Mortgage in a reverse merger that valued it at $16.1 billion. This is the largest de-SPAC transaction to date. The Pontiac, MI-based wholesale mortgage lender started trading on the Nasdaq in 2021 under ticker UWMC.
Conyers Park II Acquisition was acquired by Leonard Green & Partners and CVC-Capital backed Advantage Solutions in a reverse merger with an enterprise value of $5.2 billion. The Irvine, CA-based provider of outsourced sales and marketing services to consumer goods manufacturers and retailers is trading on the Nasdaq under ticker ADV.
De-SPAC Deal
ARYA Sciences Acquisition II sponsored by Perceptive Advisors was acquired by Bain Capital-backed Cerevel Therapeutics in a reverse merger with an enterprise value of $847 million. The Boston, MA-based company dedicated to treating neuroscience diseases is trading on the Nasdaq under ticker CERE.
Fortress Value Acquisition sponsored by Fortress Investment Group was acquired by MP Materials in a reverse merger with an enterprise value of $1 billion. The Las Vegas, NV-backed owner and operator of Mountain Pass is trading on NYSE under ticker MP.
Gores Metropoulos sponsored by The Gores Group was acquired by Luminar Technologiesin a reverse merger with an enterprise value $2.9 billion. The Orlando, FL-based autonomous vehicle sensor and software company is trading on the Nasdaq under ticker LAZR.
Gores Holdings IV sponsored by The Gores Group combined with United Wholesale Mortgage in a reverse merger that valued it at $16.1 billion. This is the largest de-SPAC transaction to date. The Pontiac, MI-based wholesale mortgage lender started trading on the Nasdaq in 2021 under ticker UWMC.
Conyers Park II Acquisition was acquired by Leonard Green & Partners and CVC-Capital backed Advantage Solutions in a reverse merger with an enterprise value of $5.2 billion. The Irvine, CA-based provider of outsourced sales and marketing services to consumer goods manufacturers and retailers is trading on the Nasdaq under ticker ADV.
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