In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, James outlines what makes the “ideal” SPAC target and why it’s often more about strategic fit and synergies than sector.

For James, public-company-ready management is the non-negotiable starting point. But beyond that, he describes scenarios where SPACs create unique value:

• A company like William Scotsman, with $120M EBITDA and a bolt-on acquisition opportunity that could only be executed via a SPAC.
• Consolidation plays, where multiple mid-sized companies can’t acquire each other directly, but a SPAC structure can bring them together.

The goal? To roll profitable businesses into a SPAC, pursue follow-on acquisitions, and unlock synergies that would otherwise be impossible.

Even if some owners are wary of SPACs from past experience, James argues that this type of structure remains one of the most powerful ways to combine businesses and capture value.

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Michael J. Blankenship is a licensed attorney and is a partner at Winston & Strawn LLP. Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The content of this podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal, financial, or compliance advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of any regulatory agency, law firm, employer, or organization.

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