The SPAC Conference 2022

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.

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June 15, 2022

7:45 AM - 8:45 AM

Breakfast (Sponsored By Morrow Sodali)

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Opening Remarks

Steven Dresner

CEO
DealFlow Events

Speaker

9:05 AM - 9:25 AM

Presentation

State of The Market

Overview of recent deal activity including a recap of 2021 year-end performance
Notable changes to SPAC deal structure and possible changes in light of SEC rulemaking
Market forecast through 2022
How the SEC's proposed rulemaking might impact future SPAC deals

Doug Ellenoff

Partner
Ellenoff Grossman & Schole

Speaker

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

Presentation

What’s Next for Blank-check Firms?

A ticking clock for existing SPACs to get deals done
More new SPACs entering the pipeline only means more competition
Anticipating what the SEC may do in 2022
U.S. SPAC expertise eyeing international targets

Mitch Nussbaum

Co-Chair
Loeb & Loeb

Speaker

9:55 AM - 10:15 AM

Presentation

SPAC Litigation: Pain is Inevitable, Suffering is Optional

The most alarming types of cases
Notable trends
Case studies: Avoid mistakes others have already made
Insurance as a defense litigation tool?
Our SPAC crystal ball

Yelena Dunaevsky

Senior Vice President & Partner
Woodruff Sawyer

Panelist

Emily Maier

Partner
Woodruff Sawyer

Speaker

10:20 AM - 10:50 AM

Networking Break

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

Presentation

Accounting & Audit Considerations during the Lifecycle of a SPAC

Pre- and post-IPO accounting requirements and report frequency
Audited financial statements and shareholder proxies
Accounting for the acquisition transaction
Post-merger (de-SPAC) accounting requirements

David Bukzin

Vice Chairman
Marcum

Speaker

11:25 AM - 11:55 AM

Presentation

What it Takes to be a SPAC Sponsor

Demonstrating expertise in at least one business sector
Maintaining deep connections to finance professionals, private equity
Proven hands-on M&A experience, preferably on both the buy and sell sides
Track record of C-Suite level management success

Joel Rubinstein

Partner
White & Case

Speaker

Harry You

Vice Chairman
GTY Technology Holdings Inc

Speaker

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Presentation

Counseling Private Companies Considering a SPAC in These Turbulent Times

Hear what advisors are telling private companies considering SPACs in this environment
Navigating some of the tough issues of the day and what to look out for
How market and other forces are influencing how companies should behave

Karim Anani

Americas FAAS Transaction Leader
Ernst & Young

Speaker

Mark Schwartz

IPO/SPAC/Privates Advisory Leader
Ernst & Young

Speaker

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Panel

Merger Special Meeting: The Final Hurdle to Approving a Business Combination

Arbitrage investors and empty voting
Advisory firm recommendations and timing
Redemption levels and exchange listing requirements
Compressed solicitation window to achieve required vote

William Dooley

Director - M&A and Activism Advisory Group
Morrow Sodali

Panelist

Tina Pappas

Managing Director
Jefferies

Speaker

Charlotte Kiaie

Partner
Longacre Square Partners

Panelist

Ramey Layne

Partner, Capital Markets and M&A
Vinson & Elkins

Panelist

Joe Reece

Co-Managing Director
SilverBox Capital

Panelist

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM

Presentation

SPACs by the Numbers

SPAC IPO activity
Yields and market dynamics
De-SPAC performance
Deal and financing trends

Ben Kwasnick

Founder
SPAC Research

Speaker

2:45 PM - 3:05 PM

Fireside

Venture Capital-backed Targets: From Moonshots to Predictable Cash Flows

Best advice for VC-backed companies considering SPAC route
Minority control: Fickle boards and strong founders
SEC proposed rulemaking and its impact on VC-backed companies
Generalist vs. specialist SPACs, tradeoffs the venture CEO should consider

Paul Martino

Co-founder
Bullpen Capital

Speaker

Eric Ver Ploeg

President
LightJump Capital

Speaker

3:10 PM - 3:35 PM

Networking Break

3:35 PM - 4:20 PM

Panel

Your Path to Going Public: De-SPAC or IPO

SPACs: The speedier path to market
Different costs associated with both routes
Why SPACs offer less volatile target valuation
Understanding shareholder dilution (and associated complaints)

Mike Schlanger

VP Solution Sales
Toppan Merrill

Moderator

Ed Kovary

Managing Director, Head of SPAC Capital Markets
BTIG

Speaker

Josh Motter

Director
Riveron

Panelist

Christopher Mora

Chief Revenue Officer & Partner
Centri Business Consulting

Panelist

4:25 PM - 5:05 PM

Panel

Spotting Red Flags on a Deal

Inadequate/rushed due diligence
SPAC management expertise (or lack thereof) in selected sectors
Disclosures that raise more questions than answers
Valuations unsupported by the numbers
SPAC management’s track record
How the SEC’s SPAC rulemaking proposal might affect transaction diligence and deal execution

Glenn Pollner

Partner
WilmerHale

Moderator

Lou Taubman

Partner
HTFL

Panelist

Ryan J. Maierson

Partner
Latham & Watkins

Speaker

Jim Zukin

Chairman & CEO
Zukin Certification Services

Panelist

5:10 PM - 5:30 PM

Closing Remarks

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Cocktail Reception (Sponsored By Marcum)

June 16, 2022

7:45 AM - 8:45 AM

Breakfast (Sponsored By Morrow Sodali)

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Opening Remarks

Steven Dresner

CEO
DealFlow Events

Speaker

9:05 AM - 9:35 AM

Round Table

Fostering Clear Communication with Retail SPAC Investors

Investor lawsuits against de-SPACed companies are on the rise
Marketing vigorously, making robust projections, avoiding hyperbole
Issuing regular updates and press releases
Rock the vote: Ensuring retail investors participate in shareholder meetings and merger votes

Stuart Neuhauser

Partner
Ellenoff Grossman & Schole

Moderator

Brandon Van Manen

Vice President, Operations Analytics
Broadridge Financial Solutions

Panelist

Joe Tonnos

Managing Director
Roth Capital Partners

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Fireside

Public Company Readiness for Business Combination Companies

SEC filing requirements
Audits and internal controls
Understanding investor relations

Jennie Dong

Head of SPACs
NYSE

Speaker

John Haynor

Managing Director
Solebury Capital

Speaker

Dave Horin

Partner
WilliamsMarston

Speaker

10:05 AM - 10:25 AM

Fireside

SPACs and Environmental, Social and Governance Investing: Latest Industry Trends

ESG global market added $40B in assets this year and demand is growing
ESG remains a major focus for target companies
Determining target sustainability based on ESG factors
Leading ESG sectors and a look at trends on target company management and boards
Gender diversity and SPACs

Fatema Raza

Partner
Withum

Speaker

Lauren Maillian

CEO
digitalundivided

Speaker

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Round Table

International Intrigue: Understanding the Overseas SPAC Market

Hot spots: Amsterdam, London (France, Sweden and Germany tied for distant 3rd place)
Asia emerges as growing SPAC market with Singapore and Hong Kong leading
Desire to list on American Exchanges gives US SPACs an edge in many sectors
Deal structures, taxes and other cross-border SPAC issues
US anti-inversion rules and international M&A

Will Braeutigam

US Capital Markets Transactions Leader
Deloitte

Speaker

Eklavya Saraf

Head of DMM Capital Markets and Business Development
Citadel Securities

Speaker

Josh DuClos

Partner
Sidley

Panelist

Michael Johns

Partner
Maples Group

Moderator

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Networking Break

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Panel

M&A Advice Wanted

Differing perspectives: Buy side vs. sell side
Keys to effective negotiation
Understanding the deal structure
Assessing the target’s true financial condition and prospects

Jason Osborn

Partner
Winston & Strawn

Panelist

Matthew Tuttle

CEO
Tuttle Capital Management

Panelist

Mark Solovy

Co-Head, Technology Finance Group
Monroe Capital

Moderator

Kristi Marvin

Founder
SPACInsider

Speaker

12:20 PM - 12:40 PM

Presentation

Navigating a Challenging PIPE Market and Alternative De-SPAC Financing Structures

Trends in De-SPAC PIPEs, including increased use of convertible debt and convertible preferred equity
Forward purchases
Backstop agreements
Sponsor participation in PIPEs and backstop

Michael Heinz

Partner
Sidley

Speaker

David Ni

Capital Markets Partner
Sidley

Speaker

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

Presentation