The Nightcap from SPAC Track
The Nightcap newsletter: SPAC Track’s nightly recap of the action in the SPAC world. (December 27, 2021)
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The Stats:
The Deals:
None today.
News:
Colin Kaepernick SPAC Deal Collapses, Testing Celebrity Halo (WSJ)
The Change Co. seemed like the perfect company for Colin Kaepernick’s SPAC to buy. The California lender focuses on minority borrowers underserved by traditional banks, a snug fit with the former National Football League star’s social-justice activism.
But a deal ran aground last week over a peculiar issue: Mr. Kaepernick’s reluctance to stump for the merger on live television, people familiar with the matter said.
Mr. Kaepernick balked at requests from Change Co. executives that he sit for an appearance with George Stephanopoulos on “Good Morning America” and declined to participate in interviews as part of the rollout, according to an internal document.
The deal is now dead, these people said.
“The Change Company would proudly consider a partnership with Mr. Kaepernick—yesterday, today, or tomorrow,” the lender’s chief executive, Steven Sugarman, said in a written statement on Thursday that praised the former quarterback’s commitment to racial justice.
A spokesman for Mr. Kaepernick’s Mission Advancement Corp. (MACC) said that the company operates “with the highest ethical standards” and will “continue our work while we look for a great fit to merge with in 2022.”
Merger Votes/ Completions:
Pardes Biosciences (PRDS +8.37%) completed its merger FS Development Corp. II (FSII) and started trading as PRDS today
Fathom Digital Manufacturing (FATH -10.26%) completed its merger with Altimar Acquisition Corp. II (ATMR) and started trading as FATH today
Roman DBDR Tech Acquisition Corp. (DBDR) completed its merger with CompuSecure. Ticker change to CMPO set for tomorrow, 12/28
Merger Vote Set:
Capstar Special Purpose Acquisition Corp. (CPSR) & Gelesis: 1/11
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Quick News:
Li-Cycle (LICY) announces redemption of public warrants with a deadline of 1/26
Zanite Acquisition Corp. (ZNTE) adds $10M to the PIPE for its merger with Eve, bringing the total PIPE investment to $315M
Merida Merger Corp. I (MCMJ) entered into non-redemption agreements of up to 3.2M shares
Aurora Acquisition Corp. (AURC) files an 8-K update on its merger partner, Better, and the transaction:
Better’s Chief Executive Officer Vishal Garg is taking a break to reflect and refocus. During this time, Vishal Garg will remain Chief Executive Officer while Kevin Ryan will help oversee the leadership team and continue his duties as Chief Financial Officer. Aurora remains confident in Better and the proposed transaction.
IPOs*:
1) Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition Corp. Announces Pricing of $75 Million Initial Public Offering (WTMA-U)
*Priced as of this writing
S-4 Activity (Pro subscribers only):
3 updates today
Tracking De-SPAC S-1s (including PIPE resale registrations*) (Pro subscribers only):
5 updates today
New S-1s (2):
1) Future Tech II Acquisition Corp. (FTII)
2) SHUAA Partners Acquisition Corp I (SHUA)
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