SPAC
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies
Park Avenue Capital provides comprehensive advisory services for navigating the complex and dynamic world of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs). Our team brings a wealth of experience in structuring SPAC transactions, offering end-to-end guidance through every stage of the process, from initial planning and regulatory considerations to execution and post-transaction integration. We specialize in helping companies go public on major exchanges such as the NYSE, NASDAQ, and other global markets. Working closely with our clients, we develop customized strategies that align with their growth objectives, leveraging our deep capital markets expertise and strong industry relationships. With a focus on maximizing value and ensuring seamless execution, we position businesses for success in the increasingly competitive SPAC landscape. Our tailored advisory approach enables clients to capitalize on public market opportunities while effectively managing risks and regulatory complexities.
Park Avenue Capital, Focused on Small and Mid-Market corporations
PAC is uniquely positioned to exploit this mid-market M&A Opportunity
SPAC Transaction Timeline
It is possible to complete the SPAC transaction within 6 months from the start
We will target to complete the transaction faster, depending on availability of documentation and the PCAOB Audit
Why going public through a SPAC is a strategic advantage for companies
Instrument | Description | Best Scenario | Worst Scenario |
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Non Redeeming cash in trust | Investors non redeeming cash in trust in the SPAC. Today redemptions are very high and close to 100%. We imagine a SPAC with $69M cash in trus | 10% of the investors decide to notredeem. Approx. $7M of proceeds | Cash in trust is fully redeemed. $0M of proceeds for the Company |
PIPE Capital | Strategic investors, long term investors , purchasing a private placement into a public company. Usually the placement is at discount with a target of $7/$8 per share | $20M raised with the PIPE at $8 per share | $0M Raised with PIPE, no interest in the Company by any strategic investor |
Non-Redemption
Agreements (NRA) | Original SPAC Sponsors and
Investors accepting not to
redeem in exchange of a
significant discount | No need for no-redemption agreements | $20M raise only via nonredemption agreements. Diluting around 15% effective at around $6 per share (plus warrants) |
To assure enough capital, we will raise $20Mto pay all the fees, expenses and leave at least $15M in the balance sheet of the company
In the best case scenario, these $20M come from cash in trust plus a PIPE. In the worst case scenario the capital comes from Non Redemption agreements. The following calculations are based on the worst case scenario
Example of how we analyze the available SPACS
- | SPAC - 1 | SPAC - 2 | SPAC - 3 | SPAC - 4 |
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IPO | 3/22/24 | 2/21/24 | Dec 15th | 12/04/2023 |
Current Expiration | 6/22/25 | Nov 23rd | 9/19/24 | 12/06/2024 |
Current Trust Value ($m) | $69 | $69 | $60 | $69 |
Focus Sector | General | General | General | Healthcare |
Shares | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6 | 6.9 |
Sponsor Promote | 1.73 | 1.73 | 1.5 | 1.73 |
Rights | 1.38 | 0.99 | 0.6 | 1.38 |
Public Warrant | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Private Warrant | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
We have identified the above 4 SPACs as potential top candidates due to the following attributes:
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â–º10 or more months until maturity
â–ºIndustry agnostic or Healthcare focused
â–ºFounder Shares less than $20mm or 2mm shares
â–ºNo Warrants, and consequently no future dilution
â–ºHave Rights., which will get converted to Class A shares at close of the business combination and will increase public float
Example post merger Cap Table for a Company with an EV
of $160M raising $20M net in the transaction
- | VALUE | CASH | PRICE | NUMBER OF SHARES | % |
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Original Shareholders | $160M | $10 | 16,000,000 | 74.72% | |
SPAC Sponsors | $10M | $10 | 1,000,000 | 4.67% | |
SPAC Rights | $10M | $10 | 1,000,000 | 4.67% | |
PIPE Capital | $5M | $7 | 714,000 | 3.34% | |
Bridge Capital | $1M | $5 | 200,000 | 0.93% | |
NRA | $15M | $6 | 2,500,000 | 11.67% | |
Total | $21M | 21.414.000 | 100.00% |
Company shareholers will remain with around 75% of the company after the SPAC transaction
Additional Earnouts can be put in place to issue further shares to the original shareholders based on future achievements
Example Key Numbers
Based on a $160M valued company and $15M net transaction
with a bridge of $1M to pay for expenses
SPAC Transaction Summary
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Numbers assume worst case scenario of full redemption and only $5M of PIPE capital
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All proceedings are net of fees to be paid (success fees, expenses, advisors)
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$1M bridge to pay advisors, legal and audit
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When the stock price goes up more shares are issued to the shareholders bringing them to 80% ownership
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Equity value for the original shareholders $160M at closing of the transaction