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Gary P. Smith

Executive

Aggregate Capital Deployment Matrix

Active/Searching: $812M (66.8%)
Liquidated: $204M (16.8%)

Professional Biography

Gary P. Smith has served as Co-Chief Executive Officer and as a director since June 2019. He has extensive experience in senior management roles, having held positions at prominent companies including PepsiCo, Red Bull, and Big Red, Inc. In addition to his executive leadership, Mr. Smith has also functioned as the principal executive officer and has served as the principal executive, accounting, and financial officer for various organizations. His diverse background and leadership experience contribute significantly to his role in the SPAC sector, where he has been involved in multiple transactions.

Total Capital Deployed

$1,216,305,000

Active / Searching Capital:
$812,305,000

Transaction Volume

5 Transactions

Time-to-Liquidity (Months)

-

Merger Completion Rate

60.0%

Professional Network Intelligence

Frequent Associates

Top Sectors

  • Satellite Communications1 Deals

Syndicate Deal History

TickerCompanyStatusTrustPriceWarrantIPO DateTime LeftDeal ValueSectorBookrunner
NPAC
New Providence Acquisition Corp. III
searching
262.3M
$10.00
1/3Apr 2025
12mo
-GeneralCantor Fitzgerald & Co.
AURV
Aurvandil Acquisition Corp.
searching
250.0M
$10.00
1/2Apr 2021--GeneralB. Riley Securities, Inc.
NPAB
New Providence Acquisition Corp. II
liquidated
204.0M
$10.00
1/3Feb 2021Done-GeneralDeutsche Bank Securities Inc.
NPAC
New Providence Acquisition Corp. III
searching
300.0M
$10.00
1/3Feb 2021--GeneralDeutsche Bank Securities Inc.
ASTS
New Providence Acquisition Corp.
closed
200.0M
$10.00
1/2Aug 2019Done-Satellite Communications