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Latest SPAC News: Redwire back on acquisition trail with deal for QinetiQ Space and Footprint showcases development of plant-based recyclable packaging for Gillette
Redwire back on acquisition trail with deal for QinetiQ Space
British defense firm QinetiQ is selling its Belgian commercial satellite systems division to Redwire, a U.S.-based consolidator of space infrastructure.
Redwire (NYSE:RDW) said Oct.3 it plans to buy QinetiQ Space, which supplies small satellites and other instruments for European end-to-end space missions, for 32 million euros ($31.4 million).
In September 2021, Redwire became a public company by merging with Genesis Park Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, to fuel further acquisitions.
READFootprint Showcases Development of Innovative Plant-Based Recyclable Packaging for Gillette
Footprint, a global materials science technology company focused on creating a healthier planet, released a case study highlighting its recent development of a custom plant-based fiber tray to package the GilletteLabs Razor with Exfoliating Bar. Gillette, the world’s leading expert in men’s grooming and a core brand in the portfolio of multinational consumer goods corporation Procter & Gamble (P&G), became the first brand to implement Footprint’s new color-based molded fiber in its packaging. The plastic-free, certified recyclable tray from Footprint supports Gillette’s goal to achieve 100% recyclable packaging by 2030, as well as Footprint’s goal to create a healthier planet.
In December 2021, Footprint announced its intention to list on NASDAQ as a public company in a business combination agreement with Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. (Nasdaq: GIIX, GIIXW and GIIXU).
Below is a daily summary of links to the latest SPAC news and rumors gathered across the web. Latest SPAC News: SMX to create new subsidiary, trueSilver, and enters into exclusive agreement with Sunshine Minting SMX Extending Metals Business with trueSilver Aiming Both for Fashion Luxury and Bullion Products SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is pleased to announce...
Rice II (NYSE: RONI) announced in an 8-K today that its shareholders have approved its combination with energy technology company NET Power with relatively low redemptions. In the end, 21,195,224 shares were redeemed in connection vote, removing 61% of Rice II’s trust. This is the second best result among the 32 deals that have come...
Trajectory Alpha (NYSE:TCOA) announced in an 8-K this morning that it has opted to postpone its June 8 extension vote to June 12 at 10 am ET. The SPAC will use this extra time to engage with shareholders at work to reverse redemption decisions. Trajectory Alpha’s team may still be getting acquainted with some major...
Tracking SPACs and all of their various types of “corporate actions” can be challenging. After all, a SPAC can postpone, adjourn, extend, complete, liquidate early, do a tender offer, and in some cases, one SPAC do all of those actions within its lifespan. Naturally, this can be challenging to manage. More importantly, it can very...
Below is a daily summary of links to the latest SPAC news and rumors gathered across the web. Latest SPAC News: Byju skips payment on dollar loan and HNR affirms intent to purchase equity interests of Pogo Resources High-Flying Indian Startup Byju’s Skips Payment on Dollar Loan One of India’s best-known startups has skipped payment...