Highland Acquisition Corp is a blank check company formed as a special purpose acquisition vehicle that filed an amended S-1 registration statement with the SEC on August 8, 2016, indicating the company was in the final stages of its IPO registration process that year. The vehicle was associated with Highland Capital Management, the Dallas-based alternative investment firm known for its credit and distressed-debt strategies, which served as its sponsor. Highland Acquisition Corp targeted acquisition opportunities in the financial services sector, consistent with the sponsor's investment background. Visit SpacDesk and sign up for full data on Highland Acquisition Corp, including deal timeline, filing history, and comparable transaction benchmarks.