The Nightcap Newsletter from SPAC Track
The Nightcap newsletter: SPAC Track’s nightly recap of the action in the SPAC world. (September 15, 2021)
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The Deals (2):
1) EJF Acquisition Corp. (EJFA, warrants +91.8%) & Pagaya Technologies
Merger Partner Description:
Pagaya is a financial technology company working to reshape the lending marketplace by using machine learning, big data analytics, and sophisticated AI-driven credit and analysis technology. Pagaya was built to provide a comprehensive solution to enable the credit industry to deliver their customers a positive experience while simultaneously enhancing the broader credit ecosystem. Its proprietary API seamlessly integrates into its next-gen infrastructure network of partners to deliver a premium customer user experience and greater access to credit.
Valuation: $8.5B EV
PIPE: $200M from entities associated with the sponsor
After Hours Deal:
2) Artisan Acquisition Corp. (ARTA, warrants +166.7% After Hours) & Prenetics
Merger Partner Description:
Founded in 2014, Prenetics is a global leader in genomic and diagnostic testing that is disrupting and decentralising healthcare with a focus on prevention, diagnostics and personalized care. Prenetics is led by serial entrepreneur, Danny Yeung, and operational in 10 countries with a team of over 700. Prenetics develops consumer genetic testing and early colorectal cancer screening; provides COVID-19 testing, rapid point of care and at-home diagnostic testing and medical genetic testing; Prenetics has received strategic funding from Prudential, Alibaba Group, Apis Partners, Beyond Ventures, Gobi Partners and more.
Valuation: $1.25B EV
PIPE: $60M and $60M FPA including investments from Aspex, PAG, Lippo, Dragonstone, and Xen Capital
Quick News Corner:
D8 Holdings Corp (DEH) shareholders approved its merger with Vicarious Surgical
Vicarious Surgical is set to receive $220M in gross proceeds after 26,745,028 shares were redeemed (77.5%)
Min. cash condition was $125M. The PIPE was upsized from $115M to $142M last week
Closing is expected on 9/17 with ticker change to RBOT expected on 9/20
Rotor Acquisition Corp. (ROT) shareholders approved its merger with Sarcos Robotics
Awaiting transaction proceeds/ redemption numbers
Tracking De-SPAC S-1s (PIPE Registrations):
The following companies filed S-1s:
AEye (LIDR: $7.20 -5.88%)
IPOs to Begin Trading Tomorrow*:
1) SOAR Technology Acquisition Corp. Announces Pricing of $200 Million Initial Public Offering (FLYA-U)
*Priced at the time of this writing
New S-1s (1):
1) Rose Hill Acquisition Corp (ROSE)
$125M, 1/2 Warrant
Focus: Latin America
Upcoming Dates:
This Week’s Announced Shareholder Meetings, Unit Splits, Warrant Redemptions, and Expected Ticker Changes
Thurs, Sep 16
Merger Meetings:
Cerberus Telecom Acquisition Corp (CTAC) & KORE
Expected Ticker Change:
Rice Acquisition Corp. (RICE) → Archaea Energy (LFG)
Unit Split:
Alpha Healthcare Acquisition Corp. III (ALPA-U)
Fri, Sep 17
Expected Ticker Change:
Soaring Eagle Acquisition Corp. (SRNG) → Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA)
Atlas Crest Investment Corp (ACIC: $9.39 -7.85%) → Archer Aviation (ACHR)
Unit Split:
Mercury Ecommerce Acquisition Corp. (MEAC-U)
Thanks for reading,