PODCAST

The SPAC renaissance: Risks, complexities and tradeoffs

Learn about working with special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and how to assess whether they’re right for your private company.

A Privately Speaking podcast from KPMG Private Enterprise

Podcast overview

SPACs are back in a big way. In fact, many well-known companies (including Jamba Juice and American Apparel) were acquired in deals involving special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and selling to a SPAC company can be quick and lucrative—if you know the risks, complexities and tradeoffs.

In this podcast, KPMG Audit partner and host Erika Whitmore sits down with Jeff Thomas, Senior Vice President of Nasdaq's Listings and Capital Markets, and Gus Garcia, Head of SPAC M&A for Bank of America, to discuss:

  • the renaissance in SPAC issuance
  • what the ideal SPAC candidate looks like and the four big benefits they can expect
  • a 360-degree view of how to prepare for a SPAC transaction
  • what to be aware of after a deal closes.
 

Speakers

Erika R. Whitmore

Erika R. Whitmore

Partner, Boulder Office Leader, KPMG US

Jeff Thomas

Jeff Thomas

Senior Vice President, Nasdaq

Gus Garcia

Gus Garcia

Managing Director, Bank of America

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