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Latest SPAC News: Nikola expects $125 million penalty in tentative pact with SEC, and Super Group provides update on Betway’s European soccer sponsorship and partnership deals
Nikola Sees $125 Million Fine as It Discusses Deal With SEC
Nikola Corp. (NASDAQ:NKLA) said it is in settlement discussions with U.S. regulators in which the company would pay a $125 million civil penalty, bringing the embattled electric-truck maker a step closer to closing an investigation that’s cast a shadow over its path to production.
The company expects to pay the fine in installments, with a final deal subject to further negotiations with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company said Thursday as it reported third-quarter financial results. The agency has been examining claims by a short-seller that Nikola deceived investors about its business prospects.
READSuper Group Provides Update on Betway’s European Soccer Sponsorship and Partnership Deals for 2021/22 Season
SGHC Limited, the parent company of leading online sports betting and gaming business Betway, and Spin, the multi-brand online casino, which has entered into a business combination agreement with Sports Entertainment Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: SEAH), today provided an update on Betway’s European soccer sponsorship and partnership deals.
Betway continues to make significant progress expanding its presence and commercial relationships across Europe’s top soccer leagues, recently renewing its sponsorship deal with Belgium’s Croky Cup, the country’s most renowned knockout competition, and becoming the official sports betting partner of the 11-time La Liga winner Atlético de Madrid in Spain.
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At the SPAC of Dawn One of the biggest sources of uncertainty in the SPAC market in recent years has been regulatory changes, but new shifts could be in its favor. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins told CNBC yesterday that the commission would review the rules for SPACs after “rather controversial” changes to the rules passed...
McKinley Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ:MKLYU) has filed for a $150 million SPAC to hunt for an innovative target company with an experienced financial team that has dabbled in SPACs before. The new SPAC is offering investors one right to a 1/10 share in each unit with no overfunding of the trust, but it could provide a...
At the SPAC of Dawn The rain of SPACs has continued with four expected to make their debuts during today’s trading sessions after pricing their IPOs overnight. The largest of these, EQV Ventures II (NASDAQ:EVACU), even managed an upsize, making it the largest SPAC IPO since Ares II (NYSE:AACT) pulled together $450 million in 2023....
EQV Ventures II (NASDAQ:EVACU) announced the pricing of its upsized $420 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “EVACU”, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The new SPAC plans to merge with an energy target involved in upstream exploration or production. EQV II’s management team is led by...
Vendome Acquisition Corporation I (NASDAQ:VNMEU) announced the pricing of its $200 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “VNMEU”, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The new SPAC plans to focus its search on target business in the consumer sector operating in North America, Southeast Asia, and Europe....