Things Just Didn’t Work Out: De-SPAC Terminations in 2023

In 2023, the SPAC market continued to experience a wave of de-SPAC terminations. A majority of the terminated de-SPAC business combinations were resolved amicably through mutual agreement between the SPACs and private target companies. This collaborative approach reflects a pragmatic response to changing market dynamics. Delve into the 2023 market trends relating to de-SPAC business combination terminations. 

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