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SPACs: A Path to Public Markets That Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

MergersCorp M&A International

Yet, to dismiss them entirely would be to overlook their undeniable, and often unsung, benefits in democratizing access to public markets and fostering innovation. At their core, SPACs are shell corporations formed to raise capital via an initial public offering (IPO) with the sole purpose of acquiring an existing private company.

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Inception Growth Acquisition Limited Announces Extension of Business Combination Period

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

The purpose of the extension is to provide additional time for the Company to complete a business combination.

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Cooley’s 2024 Life Sciences M&A Year in Review: M&A Slims Down in 2024, but Will Appetites Grow in 2025?

Cooley M&A

Looking ahead, expect the fruits of these efforts to free up valuable resources capital and management bandwidth that can be redirected toward higher-value, strategic acquisitions in 2025 as the general economic backdrop (inflation, interest rates, antitrust) looks to become more conducive to bigger bets.

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This Chinese robotaxi stock can more than double as production ramps up, analysts say

CNBC: Investing

The analyst cited a recent meeting with Pony AI's management as a key reason for the optimistic view. Bank of America's Merrill Lynch unit and Goldman Sachs were the two lead underwriters on Pony AI's initial public offering at $13 a share last November.

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Preparing a VC-Backed Company for an Exit Event

JD Supra: Mergers

Initial public offerings (IPOs) and M&A exits are the two most common means of achieving liquidity in a private company. This article addresses an acquisition transaction, which requires preparation and oversight that many founders and managers need to learn as they go.

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JPMorgan says buy this 'well managed' Mediterranean restaurant chain with attractive expansion opportunities

CNBC: Investing

JPMorgan is gaining confidence in shares in this fast casual chain even after its 80% post-initial public offering run.

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Grab acquires Singapore’s third-largest taxi operator Trans-cab 

TechCrunch: M&A

. “By boosting the number of drivers on our platform and helping them to operate more efficiently, we improve how quickly and reliably we find a ride for our passengers whenever they need one,” Yee Wee Tang, managing director of Grab Singapore, said in a statement.