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US SPAC IPO Issuance
| Year | Amount Raised ($bn) | # IPOs | Average Size ($mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 69.7 | 201 | 346.7 |
| 2019 | 13.6 | 59 | 230.5 |
| 2018 | 10.8 | 46 | 233.7 |
| 2017 | 10.0 | 34 | 295.5 |
| 2016 | 3.5 | 13 | 269.2 |
| 2015 | 3.9 | 20 | 195.1 |
| 2014 | 1.8 | 12 | 145.8 |
| 2013 | 1.4 | 10 | 144.7 |
Active SPAC Summary
| Group | # of SPACs | Amount in Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Total Active | 251 | $78,829,960,816 |
| Announced business combinations | 51 | $12,834,860,769 |
| Seeking target | 200 | $65,995,100,047 |
| Pre-IPO | 60 | $13,490,600,000* |
Latest SPAC News
Nov 30 2020
S-4/A Amendment #4 to registration statement containing preliminary proxy for Skillz business combination
- Special meeting to be held at 10am ET on 12/16/2020
- https://www.cstproxy.com/flyingeagleacquisitioncorp/sm2020
- Record date: 11/6/2020
- Redemption deadline: 12pm ET on 12/14/2020
- Certain financial statements updated
S-1/A Amendment #1
- Trust to be deposited at JPMorgan Chase (previously Wells Fargo)
- Deferred underwriting commissions increased from $14,437,500 to $15,437,500
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