Cooley M&A

OCTOBER 29, 2020

is the increased frequency at which SPAC IPOs are occurring. As reflected in Chart 1 , 102 SPAC IPOs have been announced this year as of September 18, 2020—almost double the number of SPAC IPOs in all of last year (and more than double the number of SPAC IPOs in 2018). SPAC vs. IPO. A distinct feature of SPAC 3.0

M&A 52

M&A IPO Valuation Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Cooley M&A

MARCH 1, 2019

Even where pre-IPO holders are able to participate in a hybrid primary-secondary IPO, the transaction will not serve as a complete exit for pre-IPO holders since new investors will ensure that they retain significant skin in the game. Is the IPO track suitable for (and available to) the business?

IPO 52

IPO Valuation M&A Business 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

However, one common point across all the verticals is that IPOs are not common because there aren’t that many publicly traded sports teams, stadiums, or arenas. SPAC IPOs for esports companies were “hot” for a short period in 2021, but they seem to have died off by now.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105