Authentic Equity Acquisition Corp.

Authentic Equity Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: AEAC) is a blank-check company that priced its initial public offering in 2020, targeting the specialty insurance and collector automotive sectors. The SPAC filed an 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 21, 2021, reflecting corporate activity during its target-search period. AEAC subsequently signed and completed a business combination with Hagerty, Inc., the Traverse City, Michigan-based specialty vehicle insurance and automotive enthusiast membership platform, with the transaction closing in December 2021 and Hagerty beginning to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HGT. Sign up for SpacDesk to access full deal timelines, sponsor profiles, and filing data across the SPAC market.