SPACs: Flavor of the month
Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are gaining popularity among private equity investors in Asia. While these structures have various attractive qualities, they aren't for everyone
Nearly two years ago, AVCJ ran a story titled “SPACs: Beneficiaries of the bull run.” It highlighted the growing popularity of special purpose acquisition companies in Asia, despite a string of disappointing...
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