This webinar will cover:

1. Overview and Introduction
  • What is a SPAC and what is a SPAC Promoter?
  • The SPAC regime
  • What is a De-SPAC Target?
  • What is a DE-SPAC Transaction and how does this relate to a Successor Company?
  • Pre-De-SPAC Transaction proposal
  • DE-SPAC Transaction proposal
  • Liquidation and de-listing of a SPAC if the De-SPAC Transaction timeframes are not met.
2. Listing Requirements of a SPAC
  • The key SPAC listing requirements under Chapter 18B
  • Which Listing Rules do not apply to SPACs?
  • Who is a “core connected person”?
  • Fundraising, escrow and trustee requirements
  • Typical timeline for a SPAC listing, filing and listing documents requirements
3. What is a SPAC Promoter
  • Who is a SPAC Promoter?
  • What are the requirements for a SPAC Promoter?
4. Application of the Takeovers Code, Liquidation and De-listing
  • Application of the Code prior to the De-SPAC Transaction and application to the De-SPAC Transaction
  • De-listing and liquidation condition (i.e. when a SPAC must de-list and liquidate)

Course curriculum

    1. Video

    2. Presentation slides

    1. MC Quiz

    1. Evaluation form

About this course

  • 1 hour of video content

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Julia Charlton

Julia, a corporate finance lawyer, advises regulators, financial institutions and listed companies on the listing rules of both the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and GEM. She is experienced in the fields of securities law, capital markets, private equity, M&A, investment funds, restructuring and regulatory issues.
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