Topps SPAC Presentation Deck
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Transaction Summary
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Blue Chip Private Equity and Public Company Sponsorship
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VORNANTE
THE TORNANTE COMPANY
In 2007, Tornante and Madison Dearborn Partners
partnered to take Topps private
Tornante's leadership has transformed Topps with a
specific focus on digital and long-term sustainable profit
Tornante will roll 100% of its equity interests as part of
the transaction; Michael Eisner will remain engaged as
Chairman of Topps
Founded in 2005 by Michael Eisner, Tornante is a
privately held company that invests in, acquires and
operates companies in media and entertainment (e.g.
Portsmouth Football Club, television studio Tornante
TV, and streaming platform Struum)
MUDRICKCAPITAL
Founded in 2009, Mudrick Capital currently manages
approximately $3.2 billion with a specialty in event-
driven and special situation investing in public and
private companies in North America
12 years of capital deployment spanning over 200
investments since the firm's inception
Over 30 investments with active involvement via board
of directors or creditor committee involvement
Experienced SPAC sponsor with a track record of
successful execution
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First SPAC launch in January 2018, with de-
SPAC in May 2020
Long-term investment focus with history of post-
transaction support for our portfolio companies
Typical hold period for core investments is 5
years, some substantially longer
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