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Latest SPAC News: Ackman re-engages with target following deal for UMG stake, Syniverse in talks to merge with M3-Brigade, and Sebi to announce SPAC framework
Ackman Re-Engages With SPAC Target After Deal for UMG Stake
Bill Ackman said he has already re-engaged with a potential target for his remaining SPAC after reaching a deal to buy a 10% stake in Universal Music Group before its spinoff from Vivendi SE this year.
Ackman said he remains open to other opportunities, and may consider a majority stake or 100% ownership of a new target company after the restraints are lifted on the Remainco following the Vivendi deal.
READCarlyle-Backed Syniverse is in M3-Brigade SPAC Merger Talks
Carlyle-backed messaging company Syniverse Technologies LLC is in talks to go public through a merger with M3-Brigade Acquisition II Corp., people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg.
M3-Brigade is seeking new equity to support a transaction that’s set to value Tampa, Florida-based Syniverse at about $3 billion including debt.
READSebi Plans To Come Out With Framework For SPACs
Indian capital market regulator Sebi is planning to come out with a guideline on SPACs which will enable listing of startups on domestic stock exchanges. The framework is expected to be announced as soon as next week.
READLondon is Missing Out On Europe’s Record $4.4B SPAC Boom
2021 is already the best year for SPACs in Europe, and investment bankers estimate another 50 deals in the pipeline. The Wall Street boom in blank check companies is making its way across the pond, with annual records already smashed in the past three months as SPACs hit European exchanges, but the city of London has yet to be invited.
Three SPACs have listed the London Stock Exchange in 2021, with only one, the $181m tech-focused AdvancedAdvT Limited in March, raising more than $2m, according to Financial News. Meanwhile, the $485m Hedosophia European Growth SPAC and the $150m listing by Crystal Peak Acquisition chose to list in Amsterdam.
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Ribbon (NASDAQ:RIBB) has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Japanese biotech firm DRC Medicine at a pro forma equity value of $422 million. Tokyo-based DRC Medicine manufactures reusable anti-bacterial and anti-allergen wearables and aims to go deeper into the medical device and pharmaceutical space. Transaction Overview Ribbon is expected to provide $50.4 million...
In June 2025, the SPAC market was marked by a notable rise in meeting delays, with adjournments and postponements playing a central role in extension activity, as sponsors navigated a more cautious market environment. Still, several SPACs secured shareholder approvals, and seven business combinations were completed during the month. At the same time, IPO issuance...
An In-Depth Look at SPAC Activity Through the Second Quarter & First Half 2025 Below is a summary of the first half of 2025 SPAC market. If you’d like a pdf copy, you can access the link HERE. Q2 kicked off in chaos. President Trump’s shifting and often contradictory tariff announcements sent markets reeling, driving...
At the SPAC of Dawn The market is set to be showered with new SPACs today as three more SPACs priced their IPOs overnight, bringing 2025’s total to 66, already surpassing the full-year total of 2024. After hours, Ribbon (NASDAQ:RIBB) also added a new SPAC deal to June’s tally just under the wire, bringing the...
NMP Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:NMPAU) announced the pricing of its $100 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “NMPAU”, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The new SPAC plans to combine with a target company that has a resilient business model with potential to scale up revenue. NMP’s management...