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Latest SPAC News: Singapore Exchange considers lowering market cap requirements for SPACs, and Aurora releases tool to gauge safety of self-driving systems
Singapore Exchange Mulls Lower Market Cap Requirement for SPAC Listings
SGX (Singapore Exchange) is reportedly considering lowering the minimum market cap requirement for SPACs seeking to list in Singapore.
An SGX spokesperson said it has received more feedback from the SPACs consultation than any other previously, and is “working very hard” to publish the results as soon as possible.
READAurora Releases Tool to Gauge Safety of Self-Driving Systems
Aurora, the Silicon Valley self-driving startup founded by former Tesla, Uber and Google executives, has released what it says is the industry’s first tool for evaluating whether and when autonomous trucks and cars are safe to deploy on public roads without a human behind the wheel.
The release of the safety tool, which provides a methodology and metrics for gauging progress from development to deployment, comes days after the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation of Tesla’s Autopilot driving assistance feature following a series of crashes involving Tesla models and emergency vehicles.
Aurora entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Reinvent Y (NASDAQ:RTPY) on July 15.
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DT Cloud (NASDAQ:DYCQ) has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Maius Pharmaceutical at an equity value of $250 million. Shanghai-based Maius is a drug developer and researcher focused on small-molecule chemical treatments for different forms of cancer. The combined company is expected to trade on the Nasdaq once the deal is completed in...
Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation announced the pricing of its $75 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “CHARU”, Thursday, October 24, 2024. The new SPAC plans to focus on industries that complement the management team’s and board of director’s background and network. The sponsor team for...
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Bold Eagle Acquisition Corp. announced the pricing of its $250 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “BEAGU”, Thursday, October 24, 2024. The new SPAC plans to search for a combination target valued at $3 billion or more that would benefit from the relationships and experience...