2020 was thought to be the year of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), yet SPAC IPO volume in Q1 2021 quickly eclipsed the full-year 2020 tally. In particular, M&A in the tech sector continues to draw a large amount of capital from SPACs. But will this investor activity continue its meteoric growth or fizzle out?
Join our complimentary webinar to discuss the SPAC market with our thought leaders, as they will address:
A review of H1 2021 SPAC deal volumes
Key trends among specific sectors
Drivers of SPAC investment activity
The outlook for H2 2021, including potential market saturation and regulatory inquiries
Lawrence ChoyDirector, Corporates Segment, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Lawrence Choy is a Director with the Corporates segment at S&P Global Market Intelligence. In his role, he focuses on the strategic and product direction of the Consumer & Retail segment. Full Bio
Lawrence Choy is a Director with the Corporates segment at S&P Global Market Intelligence. In his role, he focuses on the strategic and product direction of the Consumer & Retail segment. In addition, he oversees the Corporate Development and Corporate Finance personas across the firm.
Previously, he worked extensively in the Investment Banking product segment as a product manager focused on building value-added enhancements for the global Investment Banking user base.
Lawrence holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Corporate Finance and Human Resources from the University at Buffalo. Minimize
Speakers
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Brenon DalyResearch Director, Tech M&A, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Brenon Daly oversees the financial analysis of the Market Insight and KnowledgeBase products at 451 Research, a part of S&P Global Market Intelligence, having covered more than a quarter-trillion dollars' worth of deal flow for both national publications and research firms. Full Bio
Brenon Daly oversees the financial analysis of the Market Insight and KnowledgeBase products at 451 Research, a part of S&P Global Market Intelligence, having covered more than a quarter-trillion dollars' worth of deal flow for both national publications and research firms.
Brenon began his career in 1991 as one of the initial reporters at Prognosis, the first English-language newspaper in the former Eastern Bloc. While there, he covered the Czech Republic's transition to a market economy, as well as larger financial stories across the region. Brenon moved to Vienna in 1995 to run the local bureau for United Press International. In addition to reporting extensively on Austrian politics and economics, he also coordinated and edited EuroBusiness stories from correspondents in Slovakia and Hungary. After UPI, Brenon moved to an analyst position with the Economist Group, where he researched and wrote reports for The Economist Intelligence Unit and the regional publication of The Economist.
Returning to the US in 1997, Brenon helped establish the editorial voice in the early days of financial news site CBS MarketWatch. During his time there, he helped launch OptionsWatch, covering options trading, and MarketPulse, a minute-by-minute report on stock activity licensed primarily to brokerages. Since 2000, Brenon has focused his reporting on M&A as a reporter for The Deal. During that time, he also sharpened his analytical skills, writing reports for TechDealmaker (since acquired by 451 Research) and the boutique research firm Intellectual Capital Associates. Minimize
Jeffery Harte is a managing director and senior research analyst at Piper Sandler. His research coverage includes universal banks, investment banks, and trust banks. Full Bio
Jeffery Harte is a managing director and senior research analyst at Piper Sandler. His research coverage includes universal banks, investment banks, and trust banks. Previously, he was a principal of Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. Harte joined Sandler O'Neill in 2002 from ABN AMRO, where he was a vice president and covered the same industry sectors. Harte has won numerous industry honors for stock picking prowess and earnings estimate accuracy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and a Master of Business Administration degree in finance from DePaul University. Minimize
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Joseph ShaposhnikChairman & CEO, TCW Special Purpose Acquisition Corp.
Joseph R. Shaposhnik serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TCW Special Purpose Acquisition Corp. Full Bio
Joseph R. Shaposhnik serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TCW Special Purpose Acquisition Corp. Mr. Shaposhnik established TCW’s New America business unit in 2015 and serves as Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of TCW New America Premier Equities, Global Premier ESG Equities, and Global Space Technology Equities portfolios. He previously served as a Senior Equity Analyst in the Equity Research group with coverage responsibility for the industrials and basic materials sectors. Prior to joining TCW in 2011, he was an Equity Research Associate at Fidelity Management and Research Company, with coverage responsibility for the semiconductor and entertainment software sectors for the firm’s U.S. domestic equity funds. Mr. Shaposhnik holds a BS in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Minimize
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Joseph WilliamsJournalist, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Joseph Williams is a 10-year veteran in financial journalism, and he has been reporting on technology, media and telecommunications trends for S&P Global Market Intelligence and its affiliates for seven years. Full Bio
Joseph Williams is a 10-year veteran in financial journalism, and he has been reporting on technology, media and telecommunications trends for S&P Global Market Intelligence and its affiliates for seven years. In the TMT group, he leads coverage of markets, financial institutions, private equity and investment banking. Joseph collaborates with various research groups within S&P Global to provide data-driven insights into his areas of coverage. Minimize
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