The rise of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) as a popular alternative structure for taking a company public in the past year has caused increased regulatory scrutiny surrounding the SPAC structure. On May 24,...more
5/24/2021
/ Acquisitions ,
Due Diligence ,
Financial Adviser ,
Mergers ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Safe Harbors ,
Securities Act of 1933 ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ,
Securities Litigation ,
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)
John Coates, Acting Director of the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), issued a public statement providing insight into the SEC’s views on the application of federal...more
4/12/2021
/ D&O Insurance ,
Due Diligence ,
Financial Adviser ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
New Guidance ,
Privately Held Corporations ,
PSLRA ,
Safe Harbors ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Exchange Act ,
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)