2020 saw an unprecedented surge in SPAC activity, fuelled by increased market volatility. With SPAC mergers becoming a real alternative for businesses looking to go public, momentum in the US is beginning to grow on a global scale.
Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of research and analytics services to financial institutions globally, including investment banks, PE firms and asset managers. As a valued partner, Acuity provides thought leadership, in-depth research and analytics support to clients across capital raising and M&A transaction life cycles. Our teams have vast experience and ability to work on a wide variety of origination and execution activities, enabling lean SPAC teams to focus on market activities and execution. Acuity’s tech platform BEAT augments our capacity to serve our clients efficiently.
BENEFITS AND IMPACT
Our Offerings – Support across the SPAC deal life cycle
SPAC Formation
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SPAC Formation
Idea generation
Evaluation of proposed structures/frameworks
Identification of partners
Document management
Capital Raising – IPO and Post IPO
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Capital Raising – IPO and Post IPO
Structure analysis/capital structure review
Business plan analysis
Investor targeting and distribution
Roadshow presentations
Capital raising support (PIPEs)
Target Screening and Due Diligence
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Target Screening and Due Diligence
Idea sourcing/Identification of potential targets
Market mapping
Competitive landscaping and peers benchmarking
Operational and financial due diligence
Target fundamental/business model analysis
Acquisition
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Acquisition
Financial modelling/sensitivity analysis
Target valuation (DCF, relative valuation, etc.)
Investment memorandums