Webinar on Listing SPACS on the HKEX on 6 August 2024

Please join Julia Charlton for a webinar on Listing SPACS on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at 5-6.00 pm HKT on 6 August 2024.

The webinar is accredited with 1 CPD point from The Law Society of Hong Kong.

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About the Webinar:

The webinar will cover the following topics and participants may enroll via the registration page:

  • Overview and Introduction
    • What is a SPAC and what is a SPAC Promoter?
    • The SPAC regime
    • What is a De-SPAC Target?
    • What is a DE-SPAC Transaction and how does this relate to a Successor Company?
    • Pre-De-SPAC Transaction proposal
    • DE-SPAC Transaction proposal
    • Liquidation and de-listing of a SPAC if the De-SPAC Transaction timeframes are not met.
  • Listing Requirements of a SPAC
    • The key SPAC listing requirements under Chapter 18B
    • Which Listing Rules do not apply to SPACs?
    • Who is a “core connected person”?
    • Fundraising, escrow and trustee requirements
    • Typical timeline for a SPAC listing, filing and listing documents requirements
  • What is a SPAC Promoter
    • Who is a SPAC Promoter?
    • What are the requirements for a SPAC Promoter?
  • Application of the Takeovers Code, Liquidation and De-listing
    • Application of the Code prior to the De-SPAC Transaction and application to the De-SPAC Transaction
    • De-listing and liquidation condition (i.e. when a SPAC must de-list and liquidate)

· Enrolment limited – enrolments will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
· Please note that we accept no liability for any non-availability for any CPD Point(s) for any participants whatsoever.