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Buy the Unit, Sell the News: Recent SPAC Merger Announcements Show Safety with Upside

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It's no wonder SPACs have become hedge funds' new favorite investment. Of the 178 SPACs that have announced merger agreements since 2018, the shares of 174 (98%) finished at or above the IPO price at the time of the announcement, with the worst performer...read more

US IPO Weekly Recap: 3 IPOs price in quiet post-holiday week

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In another quiet week following the Thanksgiving holiday, just three companies came public. Micro-cap Chinese building materials supplier ReTo Eco-Solutions led the week with a 111% pop, followed by two blank-check...read more

Blank check for entertainment: Leisure Acquisition prices $200 million IPO at $10

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Leisure Acquisition, a blank check company led by gaming and entertainment veteran Lorne Weil, raised $200 million by offering 20 million units at $10. Leisure Acquisition plans to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol LACQU. Morgan Stanley acted as a lead...read more

Blank check company Leisure Acquisition files for $250 million IPO

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Leisure Acquisition, a blank check company led by gaming and entertainment veteran Lorne Weil, announced terms for its IPO on Saturday. The New York, NY-based company plans to raise $250 million by offering 25 million shares at a price range of $10 to $10....read more

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