Don Duffy, ICR — SPACs: the ongoing evolution of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies

In recent years, a new way of taking companies public has exploded onto the scene: the special-purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. SPACs are regulated differently than traditional IPOs, they have different risks, and require different communication stra

Episode 3 of the Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders podcast, hosted by ICR, titled "Don Duffy, ICR — SPACs: the ongoing evolution of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies" was published on September 15, 2021 and runs 37 minutes.

September 15, 2021 ·37m · Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders

Summary

In recent years, a new way of taking companies public has exploded onto the scene: the special-purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. SPACs are regulated differently than traditional IPOs, they have different risks, and require different communication strategies. But if you understand them, SPACs can offer incredible opportunities for management and investors alike. For a deeper understanding of this new structure, we turned to a familiar face, someone who has been working on SPACs since the very beginning. President of ICR, Don Duffy, has spent almost 15 years working with SPACs and has seen the structure evolve into its current form. Don gives us his candid analysis on SPACs and how they've played a significant role in the modern stock market. Don also relays the historical context of institutionalised finance and how the market has reached the financial battleground that is active today. Since 2001, Don has worked towards building ICR’s industry teams and corporate culture. To understand how SPACs have forced their way into the public conversation, listen here to find out more.

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