General Finance CORP

General Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: GFN) originated as a blank check company that completed its SPAC initial public offering in 2006, with founder and chief executive Ronald F. Valenta serving as the primary sponsor. The company targeted the portable storage and modular space leasing sector, completing an initial business combination with Royal Wolf Holdings to establish operations in the Asia-Pacific region before subsequently expanding into North America through additional acquisitions. At the time of its Form 8-K filed July 28, 2008, GFN was an active and growing operator in specialty equipment leasing markets. The company remained publicly traded on Nasdaq until McGrath RentCorp completed its acquisition of GFN in 2021. Readers seeking full filing histories, deal timelines, and SPAC analytics for General Finance Corporation can sign up for access at SpacDesk.