The SPAC Conference 2018 | DealFlow | 15 February 2018 | TKP Conference Center, 109 West 39th Street, New York, NY 10018, US

In an uncertain market for IPOs, special purpose acquisition companies have become increasingly popular. Many prominent executives and private equity firms have launched their own SPACs and are actively seeking acquisition targets.

This event offers a forum for discussion about recent deal activity and why SPACs and other alternative IPO techniques have been gaining in popularity.

Since 2008, The SPAC Conference hosted by DealFlow Events has offered the largest gathering of investors, bankers and management teams in the business.

Overview of the 2017/2018 SPAC Market – Presentation
• Discussion of changes to the structure of SPACs.
• Recap of current market dynamics and 2018 forecast.
• Recent private equity entrants and their perspective.
• Understanding the evolution of the market.

The SPAC Solution: A Look Toward the Future – Panel
• Will private equity investors continue to see this as a reliable liquidity solution?
• Understanding the Wall Street vs. Silicon Valley culture clash and its impact on traditional IPOs.
• SPACs as an alternative to small stock IPOs and alternative going-public techniques.
• Will SPACs be a better long-term fit for tech companies?

Navigating the Registration Statement Process – Presentation
• Initial S-1 registration statement filing process.
• Pricing and closing of the IPO.
• Independent registered public accountant’s involvement in the process.
• Important items and pitfalls that sponsor groups should consider.

SPAC IPO Structuring Alternatives – Panel
• Unit and warrant structure.
• Sponsor’s at-risk capital.
• Forward purchase agreements.
• Onshore vs. offshore SPACs.
• Use of IPO proceeds for expenses.

Private Equity & Venture Capital Roundtable Discussion – Panel
• Round table discussion of private equity and venture investors
• Changing approach to identifying acquisition targets
• Discussion of different sector strategies
• Navigating conflicts of interest

SPACs: By the Numbers
• State of the market presentation
• Analysis of money raised, merger activity, current deals
• Popular target areas, discussion of deal size, and new fund sources

Merger Mechanics: Understanding the SPAC Business Combination – Panel
• Legal and accounting requirements.
• Navigating proxy statement/S-4 reporting requirements.
• Transitioning from business combination filings through closing.
• The practicalities of getting a deal done.

Transitioning from Blank Check to Operating Company – Panel
• Examining ways to work with shareholders to get the vote.
• Strategies to build a new shareholder base.
• Creating post-merger liquidity.
• Understanding trading dynamics post-merger.

Everything You Need to Know about SPAC Deal Documentation – Presentation
• NDA’s, LOI’s and engagements with advisors.
• Agreements related to SPAC deal sponsors.
• Indemnifications, fairness opinions and insurance issues.
• Customary (and non-customary) reps and warranties.

The Listing Options: OTC, AIM, LSE, NYSE American, NYSE, and NASDAQ – Panel
• Overview of the listing requirements of each market/exchange.
• Review of current trading SPACs.
• Is there an ideal market for smaller offerings?
• Update on capital pool companies (CPCs).

2018 Speakers

Aamer Sarfraz
CEO, Draper Oakwood Technology Acquisition

Bill Meagher
Associate Editor, The Deal

Brian Zucker
CFO, RRBB

Carolyn Saacke
COO, NYSE

Cromwell Coulson
President & CEO, OTC Markets

Daniel Hennessy
Chairman, Hennessy Capital Acquisition

Daniel Silvers
CEO, Leisure Acquisition Corp.

Douglas Ellenoff
Partner, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole

Dr. Avi Katz
Executive Chairman & CEO, Gigcapital

Dr. Marlene Krauss
CEO, KBL Merger Corp.

George Kaufman
Partner, Chardan Capital Markets

Guy Barudin
COO, Terrapin Partners

Jamie Mendola
Founder And Portfolio Manager, Pacific Grove Capital

Jay Shepulski
Partner, Withum

Joel Rubinstein
Chair, Capital Markets Practice, Winston & Strawn

John Klenner
Partner, Marcum

Kathleen Smith
Chairman, Renaissance Capital

Kevin Kelly
Senior Director, Morrow Sodali

Larry Glassberg
Managing Director, Maxim Group

Louis Taubman
Partner, Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li

Marc Silverman
Partner, Withum

Mark Deters
Partner, Withum

Mark Zimkind
Svp And Director Of Shareholder Services, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust

Michael Bartels
Vice President Of Listing Services, Nasdaq

Mike Powell
Managing Director, Early Bird Capital

Mitch Nussbaum
Vice Chair, Loeb & Loeb

Ridge Barker
Partner, Withers Worldwide

Ryan Thomas
Head Of Business Development, TMX Group

Steve Calk
Senior Managing Director And Co-General Manager, Alpha IR Group

Steven Dresner
CEO & Founder, Dealflow Financial Products

Steven Kaplan
Head of capital markets, ladenburg thalmann & co.

Steven Nelson
President And Chairman, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust

Stuart Neuhauser
Partner, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole

2018 Sponsors

GOLD:
• Ellenoff Grossman & Schole
• Marcum LLP
• Withum
• Loeb & Loeb LLP
• Chardan

Breakfast Sponsor:
• Morrow Sodali

Luncheon Sponsor:
• Continental Stock Transfer & Trust

Cocktail Reception Sponsor:
• EarlyBirdCapital

SILVER:
• RRBB Accountants + Advisors
• Winston & Strawn LLP
• International Business Research
• Withers Worldwide
• Alpha IR Group
• Edgar Agents