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Let’s talk about the SPAC ‘promote.’

Sponsors typically receive 20% of the company’s post-IPO equity.

That’s the reward — or the ‘promote’ — for building the deal.

But here’s the controversy: if the deal underperforms, the sponsor might still win.

That’s why more deals now tie the promote to real results — like stock performance, revenue milestones, or investor approval.

When the promote aligns with performance, everyone wins.

Talking Points:

• “Promote” = typically 20% of post-IPO equity given to sponsor.
• Intended as reward for risk-taking and leadership.
• Can misalign incentives if sponsor profits regardless of deal quality.
• Recent trends: performance-based vesting, clawbacks, earn-outs.
• SEC scrutiny has increased around transparency of promote terms.

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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