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David D. Sgro

Executive

Aggregate Capital Deployment Matrix

Active/Searching: $94.6M (11.2%)

Professional Biography

David D. Sgro, CFA, is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in the SPAC sector. He has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, demonstrating a strong track record in financial management and corporate governance. Since the inception of several SPACs, David has served as the Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and a Director, showcasing his multifaceted expertise in financial operations and strategic oversight. He has also been a member of the board of directors for Trio, where he is expected to contribute his insights upon the consummation of the merger. In addition to his roles in various SPACs, David has served as the Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of Harmony since its inception, further solidifying his reputation in the industry. His leadership capabilities are further exemplified by his tenure as the Chief Executive Officer of Legato, where he has been instrumental since the company's formation. David's governance experience extends to Allegro, where he has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors since April 2018. His commitment to corporate leadership is also reflected in his role as a non-executive Vice Chairman of the Board since November 2021, following his service as Chief Executive Officer from the inception of the organization until that date. With a robust background in finance and a proven history of successful leadership across multiple SPACs, David D. Sgro continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the companies he is involved with.

Total Capital Deployed

$840,715,000

Active / Searching Capital:
$94,570,000

Transaction Volume

9 Transactions

Time-to-Liquidity (Months)

-

Merger Completion Rate

22.2%

Professional Network Intelligence

Frequent Associates

Top Sectors

  • Steel Production2 Deals
  • Construction1 Deals
  • Restaurant1 Deals
  • LNG development1 Deals
  • Oilfield Services1 Deals

Syndicate Deal History

TickerCompanyStatusTrustPriceWarrantIPO DateTime LeftDeal ValueSectorBookrunner
SLND
Legato Merger Corp. II
announced
203.0M
$10.00
1/2Nov 2021-
463.0M
ConstructionEarlyBird Capital, Inc.
ASTL
Algoma Steel Group Inc.
closed
-
$10.00
-Oct 2021Done
1.7B
Steel Production
-
LEGO
Legato Merger Corp.
closed
175.0M
$10.00
1/1Sep 2020Done
1.7B
Steel ProductionEarlyBird Capital, Inc.
ALGR
Allegro Merger Corp.
closed
130.0M
$10.00
1/1May 2018Done-RestaurantCantor Fitzgerald & Co.
NEXT
Harmony Merger Corp.
announced
102.0M
$10.00
-Jul 2014--LNG developmentCantor Fitzgerald & Co.
Quartet Merger Corp.
closed
85.6M
$10.00
-Sep 2013Done-GeneralEarlyBird Capital, Inc.
Trio Merger Corp.
announced
50.5M
$10.00
1/1Mar 2011--Oilfield ServicesEarlyBird Capital, Inc.
Symphony Acquisition Corp.
searching
47.3M
$8.00
-Jun 2008--GeneralEarlyBird Capital, Inc.
Staccato Acquisition Corp.
searching
47.3M
$8.00
-Jun 2008--GeneralEarlyBird Capital, Inc.