Gores Holdings VIII Inc. (Nasdaq: GIIX) is a blank-check company sponsored by The Gores Group, the Beverly Hills-based private equity firm that has launched multiple SPAC vehicles under the Gores Holdings banner. GIIX completed its initial public offering in January 2021 and subsequently announced a proposed business combination with Footprint International Holdings, a sustainable food-service packaging and materials company. The SPAC filed an 8-K with the SEC on December 29, 2022, reflecting a significant late-stage corporate development. The Gores Group has been one of the most active SPAC sponsors in the materials and technology sectors over the past several years. Visit SpacDesk and sign up for full data, filings, and deal-timeline analytics on GIIX and the entire Gores Holdings SPAC family.