Riverview Acquisition Corp.
Biggest Deals Down 74% in ’22
The state’s mergers and acquisitions market mirrored the global market, which also saw a significant decline. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Westrock Closes SPAC Deal, Begins Trading on Nasdaq
The company also announced a new $350 million credit agreement that will be used to pay down debt and fund expansion plans. read more >
Westrock Sets Wall Street Debut, Reports Q2 Results
Net sales for the period ending June 30 totaled $223.4 million, up 30.5% year-over-year. read more >
2021: A Good Year for Big Private Companies
For most of the businesses on this year’s list of Arkansas’ 75 largest private companies, top-line revenue in 2021 was significantly better than in 2019, before any of us had heard of COVID-19. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Westrock Reports Q1 Results Ahead of Public Listing
The Little Rock-based coffee and tea company said it narrowed its losses and upsized its new credit facility. read more >
Westrock Opens Books for SPAC Deal
The Little Rock-based custom coffee and tea manufacturer reported growing revenue in 2020 and 2021, with a significant milestone in sight. read more >
A New Route to Wall Street (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Many of us hadn’t heard of special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, until last year, when they were suddenly everywhere. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Westrock Coffee Going Public Through SPAC Deal
The deal places the Little Rock-based coffee, tea and extract company's value at $1.086 billion. read more >
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