The SPAC Conference 2019

The SPAC Conference is the largest forum for networking and discussion of special purpose acquisition companies and alternative IPO techniques.

DealFlow Events is pleased to offer the complete set of audio/video recordings from this event along with the official Event Book & Resource Guide.

If you missed the conference, you can still benefit from all the education of attending the event. Purchase the archive event kit today or call us at (516) 876-8006 or email team@dealflowevents.com with questions.

February 7, 2019

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Registration & Breakfast (sponsored by Morrow Sodali)

8:35 AM - 8:45 AM

Opening Remarks

8:50 AM - 9:10 AM

Presentation

State of The SPAC Market

speaker-1

Doug Ellenoff

Partner
Ellenoff Grossman & Schole

Speaker

9:15 AM - 9:35 AM

Presentation

Recent Trends: Successes and Challenges

speaker-1

Mitch Nussbaum

Co-Chair
Loeb & Loeb

Speaker

9:40 AM - 10:25 AM

Panel

SPAC Market Outlook Through 2019

  • SPACs continue to be an attractive vehicle for raising capital
  • Market interest remains strong, with IPO Vital Signs reporting 12 SPAC IPOs raising over $2.3 billion by Q3 2018
  • Tech, Biotech and Healthcare companies continue to be prime targets, but for how long?
  • Understanding costs – granting SPAC equity versus paying investment banking fees for traditional IPOs

speaker-1

Lou Taubman

Partner
HTFL

Panelist

speaker-2

AJ Dunklau

President
Megalith Financial Acquisition Corp.

Panelist

speaker-3

Joe Tonnos

Principal, Associate Portfolio Manager
Meteora Capital

Panelist

speaker-4

Tina Pappas

Managing Director
Jefferies

Speaker

10:25 AM - 10:55 AM

Networking Break

10:55 AM - 11:15 AM

Presentation

Navigating the Registration Statement Process

speaker-1

Jay Shepulski

Partner
Withum

Panelist

speaker-2

Mark Deters

Partner
Withum

Speaker

speaker-3

Marc Silverman

Partner
Withum

Speaker

11:20 AM - 12:05 PM

Presentation

Financial Statement Requirements for Business Combinations

  • SEC requirements for target financial statements in the SPAC business combination context
  • Identifying issues early in the process that could delay the deal
  • Process for seeking relief from the SEC from the technical requirements
  • Post-closing financial statement issues

speaker-1

Joel Rubinstein

Partner
White & Case

Speaker

speaker-2

Karim Anani

Americas FAAS Transaction Leader
Ernst & Young

Speaker

speaker-3

John Klenner

Partner
Marcum

Panelist

speaker-4

Carlos Alvarez

Managing Director
UBS

Panelist

speaker-5

Stuart Neuhauser

Partner
Ellenoff Grossman & Schole

Moderator

12:10 PM - 12:30 PM

Presentation

SPAC Investors and Strategies

speaker-1

Ed Kovary

Managing Director, Head of SPAC Capital Markets
BTIG

Speaker

12:30 PM - 1:35 PM

Lunch (sponsored by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust)

1:35 PM - 2:20 PM

Panel

Mechanics of the Redemption Process

  • Communicating with key stakeholders
  • Challenges with international deals and investors
  • Building credibility as an operating company
  • Wooing new investors with long-term strategies

speaker-1

Steven Nelson

President & Chairman
Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company

Moderator

speaker-2

James McEntee

President & CFO
FinTech Acquisition Corp III

Panelist

speaker-3

Eric Rosenfeld

CEO
Allegro Merger Corp.

Panelist

speaker-4

Dr. Marlene Krauss

CEO
KBL Merger Group

Panelist

2:20 PM - 2:45 PM

Networking Break

2:45 PM - 3:05 PM

Presentation

Working with Special Purpose Acquisition Companies

speaker-1

James Cotto

Managing Director
Morgan Stanley, Cotto Wealth Management Group

Speaker

3:10 PM - 3:55 PM

Panel

Current Wisdom on Prepping IPOs, Seeking Targets

  • Stronger market conditions since 2016 have opened a path for new fundraisers in equity markets
  • Manage resale restrictions that arise when dealing with illiquid, over the counter companies
  • Avoid hefty bank fees and underwriting discounts required in a traditional IPO
  • What investors are looking for

speaker-1

Craig Clay

President of Global Capital Markets
DFIN

Moderator

speaker-2

Mike McCrory

Chairman
I-Bankers Securities

Panelist

speaker-3

Jeffrey Schwarz

CEO
HL Acquisitions Corp.

Panelist

speaker-4

David Boris

Co-CEO
Forum Merger II Corp.

Panelist

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Panel

Positioning the IPO: Listing on the NYSE, Nasdaq, and TSX

speaker-1

Kevin Kelly

Senior Director
Morrow Sodali

Panelist

speaker-2

Ryan Thomas

Head of Business Development
TMX Group

Panelist

speaker-3

Jay Heller

Head of Capital Markets
Nasdaq

Panelist

speaker-4

Carolyn Saacke

COO
NYSE

Speaker

4:50 PM - 5:35 PM

Panel

In Conversation with SPAC Execs, Bankers & Investors

  • Notable deals this year
  • The most popular target sectors
  • Listing challenges with different exchanges
  • Notable failures (and what went wrong)

speaker-1

George Kaufman

Partner
Chardan

Moderator

speaker-2

Nathan Leight

Principal Investing Founder
Terrapin Partners

Panelist

speaker-3

James Graf

CEO
Graf Acquisition Corp

Panelist

speaker-4

Howard Fischer

Managing Partner
Basso Capital Management

Panelist

5:35 PM - 5:45 PM

Closing Remarks

5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

Cocktail Reception (sponsored by GigCapital)

Our 2019 Sponsors

PREMIER SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSORS

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Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company logo

NETWORKING SPONSORS

GigCapital
Marcum logo
EarlyBirdCapital
Morgan Stanley logo

SILVER SPONSORS

Ernst & Young
UBS logo

PROMOTIONAL SPONSORS

Hunter Taubman Fischer and Li logo
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