Yucaipa Acquisition Corporation

Yucaipa Acquisition Corporation is a special purpose acquisition company led by Ronald W. Burkle and formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities.

About Us

Our sponsor is an affiliate of the Yucaipa Companies, a premier investment firm that has established a record of fostering economic value through the growth and responsible development of companies. Founded in 1986 by Ronald W. Burkle, the firm has completed mergers and acquisitions valued at more than $40 billion in numerous sectors including retail, logistics, hospitality and entertainment. As an investor, Yucaipa works with management to strategically reposition businesses and implement operational improvements, resulting in value creation for investors. Yucaipa has a long standing experienced team of investment and operations professional that has had proven success at building market leaders and industry consolidation. Our team intends to apply its historic strengths and penchant for innovation to pursue investment opportunities in today’s market.

Our objective is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders by effecting a business combination, and thereafter driving operational and other improvements. Our efforts will not be limited to a particular industry or geographic region and may include companies that are undergoing some form of transition.

Meet the team