Global Consumer Acquisition Corp.

Merged
CIK: 1406251•Ticker: GHC
Successfully merged with Western Liberty Bancorp

SPAC Overview

$300M
IPO Size
$296M
Trust Amount
Completed
Current Status
2007
IPO Year

Timeline Progress

About

Global Consumer Acquisition Corp. is a blank-check company seeking a business combination with one or more businesses in the global consumer products and services industry, particularly branded consumer products or services that can be expanded globally. It had no specific combination under consideration.

Investment Focus

Consumer, Hospitality, Entertainment, Healthcare, Beauty, Wellness, Fashion, Retail, Marketing, Food & Beverage

Geographic Focus

United States, international marketplace

Embarc dashboard

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SPAC Team

Extended Team Information

The sponsor is Hayground Cove Asset Management LLC, an investment management firm. Chairman Jason N. Ader founded and leads Hayground Cove and has investment, asset-management, and gaming/leisure research experience; CEO and President Scott LaPorta has acquisition, turnaround, brand-repositioning, and consumer-brand management experience. The directors bring experience in investment banking, automotive, consumer products, marketing, and public service.

Stock Performance

GHC
Trading Symbol
First Trade
2007-11-21
$792.99
At Merger
2010-10-29
$402.15
-49%
6 Months Post-Merger
2011-05-04
$442.25
+10%
1 Year Post-Merger
2011-11-03
$335.70
-17%
2 Years Post-Merger
2012-11-12
$337.92
-16%
Current Price
2026-10-02
$1,151.71
+45%

Key Information

IPO Date
2007-11-21
State of Incorporation
DE
SIC
6770
Completion Date
2010-10-28
Merger Target
Western Liberty Bancorp
SPAC Ticker
GHC