Reverse Merger & SPAC Blog


"Insights on reverse mergers, special purpose acquisition companies, other alternatives to traditional initial public offerings, the small and microcap markets, and the economy."

Author: David N. Feldman is the founder and of Feldman Weinstein & Smith in New York City and the author of Reverse Mergers: Taking a Company Public Without an IPO. He also authors Crisis Post.

Blawg Related Categories: Corporate Law • Securities Law • Solo / Small Firm

Recent Posts from Reverse Merger & SPAC Blog


  • Notes from SEC Small Business Conference

    Yesterday I went to Washington to attend the SEC’s annual small business conference, which they are mandated to hold by statute. SEC Chair Mary Schapiro opened it up recognizing the importance of smaller companies to…

  • Tip of the Week: Do an IPO if You Can?

    The IPO market is beginning to wake up. Several smaller underwriters are beginning to work on new issues for companies in the size range of some reverse mergers and self-filings. Is an IPO preferable to…

  • Thanks for Supporting the Book!

    I just thought I would let you know that a full three weeks before the second edition of my book, Reverse Mergers and other Alternatives to a Traditional IPO, is officially released it is already…

  • Permanent 404(b) Exemption for Non-Accelerated Filers Passes Major Hurdle

    Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank, approved the Investor Protection Act. An amendment proposed by New Jersey Reps. John Adler and Scott Garrett would create a permanent exemption from…

  • Off to China…Again!

    I’m headed to China today for my third visit this year. I remain a strong believer in the enormous opportunity for successful, growing Chinese companies to access capital and seek a path to liquidity with…

  • “New Contact Information”

    Reprinted from our sister blog at www.reboundpost.com: How many emails with this as the subject line have you gotten lately? I seem to be getting about two a day. Everyone is moving around. In a…

  • Tip of the Week: Value of Nasdaq or NYSE Amex Shell?

    Occassionally a client comes to my office excited that they have found a shell listed on Nasdaq or the NYSE Amex. It saves a step they say, because they can complete a reverse merger and…

  • Second SPAC of 2009 Filed

    In a hopeful sign, the SPAC Report confirmed that an off-shore SPAC formed by GSME Partners in China is in registration with the hope of raising about $41 million. The underwriter is Cohen & Company. The SPAC…

  • KKR Completes Reverse Merger

    Earlier this month Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, the famed private equity firm, featured in the classic book and movie Barbarians at the Gate, completed a reverse merger, without raising new funds, and is now a public company traded…

  • Third Quarter RM..Still Recovering

    The Reverse Merger Report this month brought more sobering news that the number of reverse mergers remained lower last quarter. There were 36 completed deals with an average value of $23 million, but that was…