SPAC stands for Special Purpose Acquisition Company. A SPAC company has no operating activities, achieves a stock exchange listing through a classic IPO and pursues the goal of acquiring or merging with a non-listed company within two years. If a SPAC transaction is structured correctly, this form of stock exchange listing offers an attractive alternative to the classic IPO which is advantageous for all parties involved.

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