Italian luxury group Ermenegildo Zegna has agreed for a market listing in New York this year by merging itself with a U.S. special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in a deal that gives the Italian company a market value of $3.2 billion…. Read More ›
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Vietnam’s domestic car manufacturer Vinfast opens offices in Europe, North America
On Monday, Vietnam’s domestic car manufacturer Vinfast said, it has opened offices in Europe and in North America. The development marks the company joining a crowded sector as it tries to woo customers with smart electric cars. VinFast, a unit… Read More ›
Cloud-communications firm Twilio Inc nears deal to invest $750M in Syniverse Technologies LLC
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Twilio Inc, a cloud-communications firm, is in talks to invest around $750 million in Syniverse Technologies LLC. The investment is slated to be announced later today, which could be followed by… Read More ›
WeWork in talks to go public through SPAC
According to a source familiar with the matter at hand, WeWork is in talks to go public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC); it is also seeking funds from private investors a little more than a… Read More ›
U.S. artificial intelligence-driven energy storage company Stem Inc to go public through SPAC
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Stem Inc, a U.S. artificial intelligence-driven energy storage company stated it is closing in to a deal to go public through a merger with blank-check acquisition company Star Peak Energy Transition… Read More ›
Private equity investor Thoma Bravo raises funds for SPAC: Sources
According to a source familiar with the matter at hand, private equity investor Thoma Bravo has hired an investment bank to raise funds for an initial public offering for a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The development marks one of… Read More ›
William Ackman’s acquisition of Airbnb through blank-check company would mark 2020’s biggest SPAC deal
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, William Ackman, has approached Airbnb Inc about going public through a reverse merger with his blank-check company. The negotiations though are currently not moving ahead with Airbnb being more focused with… Read More ›