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June 20, 2025

Approval Process

The A in SPECIAL: how the SPAC shareholder vote works, and why public holders can redeem their share of the trust whether they vote for or against the deal.

“Shareholder Vote & Redemption Window”

Welcome back to The SPAC Podcast. We’re almost at the final stage of our SPECIAL series.


So far, we’ve covered:

  • S: Sponsor Setup
  • P: Public Raise
  • E: Evaluate Targets
  • C: Combination Planning
  • I: Investor Engagement


Now we’re at A: Approval Process.


After marketing and regulatory filings, the deal goes to a shareholder vote. Public shareholders can choose to redeem their shares for their portion of the trust — with interest — regardless of whether they vote for or against the deal.


Because of this, redemption risk is a key concern. PIPEs, backstop agreements, and minimum cash conditions all play a role in ensuring deal certainty.


Once the vote is passed and redemptions are handled, the deal is nearly complete.




Disclaimer: Michael J. Blankenship is a licensed attorney and partner at Winston Taylor. Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or compliance advice. All views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of any regulatory agency, law firm, organization, or employer. Listeners should consult their own legal counsel, compliance teams, or financial advisors to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, including SEC, FINRA, and other industry-specific requirements. This podcast does not constitute a solicitation or recommendation for any financial products or services.

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