Don’t even think about exiting via a Special Purpose Acquisitions Corporation (SPAC) without listening to this highly informative podcast.

Raj Shah shares a wealth of information about forming and structuring SPACS. The following are among the crucial issues discussed:

• What kinds of companies are good candidates for SPACs? What should management teams do before traversing the SPAC route?
• · What are examples of sponsor misalignment and inappropriate SPAC capital structures?
• When do redemptions occur? What is the role of warrants in SPAC transactions?
• Do SPACs have insider lock-ups? Should SPACs anticipate receiving analyst coverage?
• What impact do forward purchase agreements and share dividends have on stock trading activity?
• How do the expenses and required efforts associated with exiting via a SPAC compare with those of an IPO?

Raj Shah is a Co-Founder of Stoic Point Capital Management. Previously he was Managing Director and Partner at Stillwater Investment Management and Partner at Light Street Capital. Earlier in his career, Raj was an analyst with Highline Capital and Greenhill & Co.