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28 SPAC mergers that have outperformed in 2023

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After a dismal 2022, a number of SPAC mergers have outperformed this year alongside a strong rebound in IPO returns and the broader stock market. While most de-SPACs continue to trade below the $10 transaction price, investors may be finding hidden gems among...read more

15 profitable SPAC mergers that have traded up from listing

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About 440 companies have listed via SPAC mergers in the past five years, with only 9% (40) currently trading above their original IPO price. Below, we highlight the 15 de-SPACs in that group that are sizable, have positive revenue growth and EBITDA, and decent...read more

Goldman SPAC GS Acquisition Holdings II prices $700 million IPO at $10

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GS Acquisition Holdings II, the second blank check company formed by Goldman Sachs, raised $700 million by offering 70 million units at $10, as expected. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one-quarter of one redeemable warrant; whole...read more

Year's biggest blank check: Goldman-backed GS Acquisition prices $600 million IPO at $10

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GS Acquisition Holdings, a blank check company formed by Goldman Sachs and the former CEO of Honeywell, raised $600 million by offering 60 million units at $10, as expected. At pricing, GS Acquisition commands a market value of $750 million. Units consist...read more