Black Spade Acquisition Co (NYSE: BSAQ), sponsored by Black Spade Capital Limited, completed its initial public offering in 2021 with a focus on the technology, media, and entertainment sectors. The company filed an 8-K on May 12, 2023, disclosing its definitive agreement to combine with VinFast Auto Ltd., the Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, marking a pivot toward the rapidly growing EV and clean mobility industry. Black Spade Capital, the Hong Kong-based investment firm associated with entrepreneur Lawrence Ho, served as the SPAC's sponsor throughout the de-SPAC process. The transaction represented one of the higher-profile SPAC mergers of 2023 involving an Asian automotive brand seeking a U.S. listing. Visit SpacDesk and sign up for full data, filings, and deal timelines on BSAQ and hundreds of other SPACs.