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SPAC

SPAK

/spæk/

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SPAC

Dictionary meaning

Special Purpose Acquisition Company — a 'blank cheque' shell company raised to acquire a private firm.

Examples

  • Many startups chose to go public via SPAC during the 2020–21 boom.

Pronunciation tips

One syllable — spoken as a word 'spak'. Acronym for 'Special Purpose Acquisition Company'.

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