April 30, 2021

WTF is a SPAC?

Americas CRO Mark Williams comments on the impact of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) on the M&A industry. The article, which focuses on how SPACs work, why they've recently increased in popularity, and the benefits and risks to de-SPACing, also includes comments on whether SPACs are expected to stick around. 

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