Date of Completion
Spring 4-27-2021
Thesis Advisor(s)
Liping Qiu
Honors Major
Finance
Disciplines
Business | Corporate Finance | Finance and Financial Management
Abstract
The purpose of this research paper is to provide an overview of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) which has gained popularity relatively recently. First, an introduction to SPACs will be provided including its historical roots, structure, and investment process. Thereafter, the paper will walk through the current landscape of SPACs, criticisms, and comparisons with traditional IPOs. The paper will conclude with discussions on the future outlook of the investment vehicle along with a study on SPAC returns vs. those of traditional IPOs.
Recommended Citation
Kanamalla, Vaishali, "Exploring an Alternative to IPOs: Special-Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)" (2021). Honors Scholar Theses. 801.
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/srhonors_theses/801