The SPAC Conference 2020
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 6, 2020
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast (sponsored by Morrow Sodali)
8:35 AM - 8:45 AM
Opening Remarks
8:55 AM - 9:15 AM
Presentation
State of The Market
- Why SPACs continue to be an attractive vehicle for raising capital
- Overview of year-to-date IPO and merger activity
- Technology and healthcare continue to be prime targets
- Updates on prevalent deal terms
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM
Presentation
Recent Trends: Success and Challenges
- Top performers, post-merger
- Rate of liquidated SPACs that unwind without a deal
- Sectors most likely to lead to success
- Industries where investor appetite is lacking
9:45 AM - 10:25 AM
Panel
How to Anticipate and Minimize Risks and Costs Pre- and Post-IPO
- The impact of competition from PE firms
- Mitigating cyber risks during due diligence
- SPAC insurance coverage
- Satisfying regulatory filing requirements
10:25 AM - 11:05 AM
Networking Break
11:05 AM - 11:25 AM
Presentation
Navigating the Registration Statement Process
- Regulatory exceptions and exemptions
- The latest on setting up deals
- Addressing how much capital to raise
- Extra SEC requirements for protecting investors
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Presentation
Technology SPAC full lifecycle execution using the Private-to-Public Equity (PPE) methodology
- Initial IPO of the Technology SPAC: Deal Size, Nature and Focus of the GigCapital operational team
- Searching, identifying and selection of the technology final target company for combination, using the PPE defined criteria
- Planning the closing of the combination to secure successful listing on national exchange, required cash, and financial performance post the combination
- Executing PPE and Mentor-Investor partnership methodology post-closing to support company’s performance and continuous growth
11:55 AM - 12:35 PM
Panel
SPACS: Boom vs. Bust Markets
- Can SPAC IPO volumes continue to grow
- How to think about yields and minimum guaranteed returns for investors in both boom and bust markets
- Is there any correlation between traditional M&A activity and SPAC IPO/M&A activity?
12:35 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch (sponsored by Woodruff Sawyer)
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Fireside Chat
Cannabis SPACs
- What’s hot -- and for how long?
- Navigating choppy regulatory waters
- Cannabis/blank-check hits and misses: Case studies covering what went right, and what went wrong
- Promoting a combination even as public cannabis companies slump
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM
Presentation
Considering Long Term Value for SPACs
- Provide an overview of long term value
- How long term value can play a role in the SPAC vehicle
- How Target/Operating companies can benefit from long term value
2:25 PM - 2:55 PM
Networking Break
2:55 PM - 3:15 PM
Presentation
Insuring the Modern SPAC - Perceptions, Threats and Strategic Opportunities
- Bridging the Gap - Insurance Underwriting and the Evolution of the SPAC
- Modern Threats - Cyber Threat Landscape and the Various Influences on SPAC Process
- A Strategic Perspective - Leveraging Risk Management for Success
3:20 PM - 4:00 PM
Panel
Best Practices for Investor Communications
- Fundamental regulations governing investor communications
- Communicating with key stakeholders
- Challenges for SPAC deals and their investors relative to De-SPACing/Business Combinations
- Alternate deal structures and finance models for today's sponsors
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM
Presentation
SPACs by The Numbers
- Formation and capital raising trends and statistics
- Annualized return profile from IPO to business combination
- Market and trading dynamics
- Outcomes and post-business combination performance
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM
Fireside Chat
Direct Listings: A New Path to the Public Markets
- Understanding direct listings
- Reasons a company might choose a direct listing
- Direct listings with a capital raise
- Why direct listings have drawn such interest
4:55 PM - 5:35 PM
Panel
How SPACs are Competing with Strategic Buyers in the Cutthroat M&A Market
- Formation and capital raising trends and statistics
- Annualized return profile from IPO to business combination
- Market and trading dynamics
- Outcomes and post-business combination performance
5:40 PM - 5:50 PM
Closing Remarks
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cocktail Reception (sponsored by Marcum)
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