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SEC’s New Rules Give SPACs, Target Companies Much to Consider

JD Supra: Mergers

Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted new final rules relating to special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”). The new rules affect both initial public offerings (“IPOs”) for SPACs and so-called “de-SPAC” transactions involving target companies who enter into a business combination with SPACs.

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Google’s Plan to Buy Wiz for $23 Billion Falls Apart

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Wiz’s chief executive said the company walked away from a “humbling offer” and would pursue an initial public offering instead.

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Inside the Courts – An Update From Skadden Securities Litigators - May 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision in a high-profile securities case that could have broad implications for whether and how plaintiffs can assert Section 11 and 12(a)(2) claims if they purchased securities offered to the public in a direct listing as opposed to a traditional initial public offering (IPO).

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SEC Adopts Final Rules to Enhance Disclosures and Investor Protections Relating to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) and De-SPAC Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 24, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted final rules (the “Final Rules”) to enhance disclosure and investor protection in initial public offerings (“IPOs”) by special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”) and in business combination transactions involving shell companies, such as SPACs, and private operating companies (..)

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SEC Adopts Final Rules Enhancing Disclosures and Providing Additional Investor Protections Related to SPACs

JD Supra: Mergers

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted final rules aimed at enhancing investor protections in initial public offerings by SPACs and in subsequent de-SPAC transactions. Nearly two years after first proposing new rules related to special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), the U.S.

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SEC Adopts Final Rules Relating to SPACs, Shell Companies, and De-SPAC Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted new rules and guidance affecting initial public offerings (“IPOs”) of special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”) and business combinations between SPACs and private company targets (“de-SPAC transactions”). On January 24, 2024, the U.S.

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SEC Adopts Final Rules Related to SPAC IPOs and DeSPAC Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules (the “Final Rules”) related to special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and de-SPAC transactions.[1] On January 24, 2024, the U.S.

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