SPACs: An M&A Overview, Trends and Beating the Competition

SPACs: An M&A Overview, Trends and Beating the Competition

Why industry experts are vital to avoiding SPAC risks.

Show notes

In a robust deal market bursting with soaring valuations and low interest rates, corporate acquirers and private equity firms are fiercely competing. Meanwhile, a wave of SPACs — an alternative to the traditional IPO — are flexing their well-capitalized muscle. What are the best methods to stay competitive? Listen to hear more from four industry experts on why SPACs need to focus on compliance obligations or they should be prepared to face consequences.

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Brian Hwang

Brian Hwang

Brian is the Director of Strategic Business & Corporate Business Development at SS&C Intralinks.

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Guests

Andrew Sherman

Andrew Sherman

Andrew Sherman is a legal and strategic advisor to both leaders of Fortune 500 companies and founders of rapid growth, emerging businesses in the areas of business planning, corporate finance, M&A and intellectual property harvesting, such as franchising and licensing strategies. Author of 26 books on business growth, M&A and strategy and frequent public speaker to business group. Adjunct Professor in the MBA program at University of Maryland and at Georgetown Law School for nearly 30 years.

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Justin Burchett

Justin Burchett

Justin Burchett is a Managing Director at Stout. Stout is a global investment bank and advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, valuation, financial disputes and investigations. Andrew has his PHD in Economics and specializes in various valuation and financial advisory services, industry specialization and structured products.

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Nina Kelleher

Nina Kelleher

Nina Kelleher is the Director of Process, Risk & Technology Solutions at Eisner Amper and is a SPAC industry expert. She's produced multiple podcast episodes featuring SPAC experts.

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