Andrew Sherman a Panelist for Divestopedia Webinar "SPACs: An M&A Overview, Trends and Beating the Competition"

Andrew Sherman, partner in Seyfarth's Corporate department, will serve as a panelist for the Divestopedia webinar "SPACs: An M&A Overview, Trends and Beating the Competition" on April 22, 2021.

In a robust deal market bursting with soaring valuations and low interest rates, corporate acquirers and private equity firms are fiercely competing. Meanwhile, a wave of SPACs—an alternative to the traditional IPO—are flexing their well-capitalized muscle. What are the best methods to stay competitive?

The panel will discuss:

1. The SPAC Attack – What are the drivers for the boom?
2. Benefits of a SPAC IPO versus a traditional route
3. Considerations from tax, legal and financial prospective in forming a SPAC
4. What are the best methods to stay competitive?
5. SPAC Unpacked – How the Special Purpose Acquisition Company deal differs from traditional M&A
6. What lies ahead for SPACs?