14.30 PM to 15.15 PM

Panel Discussion : Launch of IPO to DeSPAC Completion ! SEC compliance, Investor Litigations and de-SPAC fairness-seeking reforms

SPAC participants continue to face challenges with the SEC review process, such as increased comments and longer transaction timelines. Thus, SPACs, sponsors and target companies should be prepared for increased diligence, longer transaction execution time frames and greater cost to complete transactions.. SPAC participants have to consider the new 1% excise tax on stock buybacks by U.S. public corporations starting in 2023. Despite the challenges, opportunities remain in the SPAC market, and we expect participants will continue to explore innovative strategies to pursue transactions.

Location: New York