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8.31.21
SPACs in 2021: Part 2
Wilson Sonsini will join the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and partners for a virtual event, SPACs in 2021. Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are continuing to show growth in 2021, and this year's numbers have already surpassed the volume seen in 2020. A SPAC business combination can offer a quick and lucrative transaction for unlisted sellers, as well as provide an efficient way to tap the public equity markets, but there are a multitude of complex challenges and key considerations involved.
Speaking Engagements
6.16.21
NY/NJ NASPP Chapter Meeting - SPACs: A Primer
Selling to a SPAC can offer a quick and lucrative transaction for unlisted sellers, as well as provide an efficient way for private companies to tap public equity markets, but there are a number of key considerations, as SPACs involve a multitude of complex challenges.
Michael Nordtvedt, head of Wilson Sonsini’s capital markets practice, will provide an overview of SPACs, including:
• SPAC basics
• Recent trends
• Pros and cons
Michael Nordtvedt, head of Wilson Sonsini’s capital markets practice, will provide an overview of SPACs, including:
• SPAC basics
• Recent trends
• Pros and cons
Affiliated Programs
5.20.21
SPACs in Cleantech
Join Wilson Sonsini and co-hosts Silicon Valley Bank and Cleantech Group for an interactive webinar that will give you expert insight into the impact of SPACs on the global sustainable innovation and investment landscape. Get answers to your pressing questions: How is the 2020 trend evolving in 2021? What are the reports from the people involved? Where are experts looking next? Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, corporate change maker or policy expert committed to building the path from chaos to transformation, this interactive webinar will give you:
WSGR Events
4.29.21
SPACs, IPOs, and Direct Listings: Alternative Public U.S. Exit Strategies for European Tech Companies
As the U.S. exit landscape continues to evolve, alternative approaches—such as SPACs—are making U.S. IPOs accessible to a wider array of European companies. SPAC business combinations have recently offered private companies a potentially efficient way to raise funding at attractive valuations. However, while initially appealing, related factors such as outcome, opportunity, and underlying risks require careful consideration, especially as this red-hot industry faces new challenges ahead.
Affiliated Programs
4.27.21
ACC Austin's Webinar: M&A Trends: SPACs and IP Issues in M&A Transactions
Wilson Sonsini will sponsor the ACC-Austin webinar on “M&A Trends: SPACs and IP Issues in M&A Transactions.” Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) continue to show growth in 2021 and the de-SPAC process continues to provide private companies the opportunity to access public equity markets. Wilson Sonsini will provide an update on SPAC business combinations, including deal trends and new developments. The presentation will also include a discussion of key intellectual property and commercial contracts issues in M&A transactions. The topics covered will help in counsel prepare for future M& A transactions.
Affiliated Programs
3.17.21
SPACs in 2021
Special Acquisition Companies (SPACs) raised more than $75 billion in 2020, and are continuing to show growth in 2021. SPAC business combinations have provided another option for sellers, as well as an efficient way for private companies to tap public equity markets, but there are a number of key considerations. Selling to a SPAC can offer a quick and lucrative transaction for unlisted sellers, but also requires a multitude of complex challenges. Join experts from Nasdaq, KPMG, Wilson Sonsini, and Woodruff Sawyer, as they examine the uptick in SPACs in 2021 and share insights on what private companies should know about this path to going public.
Speaking Engagements
2.02.21
TechGC SPAC & Direct Listing Virtual Forum
SPACs and Direct Listings have emerged as a significant new liquidity path for high growth tech companies over the last several months. In this three-day virtual forum, we'll discuss how to approach these liquidity events strategically including evaluating which structure to use, understanding economics / dilution, and how to execute on these transactions.
Affiliated Programs
11.19.20
SPAC’s in 2020: Special-Purpose Acquisition Companies are Ready to Spend Capital on Privately Held Companies
Wilson Sonsini will join the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center with KPMG and Woodruff Sawyer for a virtual event, SPACs in 2020. This event will provide insights on Special Acquisition Companies (SPACs) merging with privately held companies. Expert partners will examine the uptrend in SPACs in 2020 and what private companies should know about this new path to going public.
Affiliated Programs
10.13.20
TechGC's Virtual Roundtable Dinner: Introduction to SPACs
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is proud to support TechGC’s Virtual Dinners, which are designed to enhance the general remote meeting experience by dedicating time for GCs (audience/members) and WSGR attorneys to network, provide a substantive presentation, and attendees to have meaningful small group discussions around SPACs. TechGC is an independent, invitation-only, community platform for General Counsels of leading venture capital funds and high growth technology companies. Their mission is to drive innovation, education and mentorship in the technology and legal industry while also creating a strong peer group and community whose members support each other throughout their lives and careers.