Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VIII's primary objective is to finalize a strategic business combination, potentially through a merger, acquisition, share exchange, or ...
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VIII (HCIC) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) incorporated in 2025 as a Cayman Islands exempted company, with its principal executive offices in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. The company was founded by Daniel Hennessy, a seasoned SPAC sponsor with over 17 SPACs under his belt, and ...Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VIII (HCIC) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) incorporated in 2025 as a Cayman Islands exempted company, with its principal executive offices in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. The company was founded by Daniel Hennessy, a seasoned SPAC sponsor with over 17 SPACs under his belt, and it went public on NASDAQ in March 2026, raising approximately $241.5 million through an upsized initial public offering. The company's primary objective is to finalize a strategic business combination with one or more entities in the technology sector, potentially through a merger, acquisition, share exchange, or restructuring. As of the latest data, HCIC has only three full-time employees, typical for a SPAC, and its financials reflect pre-combination operations with minimal revenue and significant negative equity. Key financial metrics show a market capitalization around $248 million, with a negative book value per share and a low trading volume, indicating a nascent stage. The company is led by CEO Daniel Hennessy, who brings extensive experience in the SPAC market, having founded Hennessy Capital Group in 2013 and sponsored numerous successful SPACs. HCIC's business model relies on identifying and merging with a high-growth technology company, after which it will transition from a shell company to an operating company. The company's prospects depend on the successful completion of a business combination, which could unlock significant value for shareholders. Until then, HCIC's financial performance is minimal, with expenses mainly from administrative and formation costs. The company's strategy focuses on leveraging the Hennessy network and expertise to source attractive deals. Investors should note the inherent risks of SPAC investing, including the possibility of not finding a suitable target and the potential for share price volatility. Overall, HCIC represents a speculative investment vehicle targeting the dynamic technology sector, with a management team experienced in navigating the SPAC landscape.
YoYYoY means Year-over-Year. It compares the latest annual value with the previous annual value to show long-term trend strength.
QoQQoQ means Quarter-over-Quarter. It compares the latest quarter with the immediately previous quarter to show short-term momentum changes.
RevenueThe total money that came through the front door from selling things, before paying a single bill. Think of it as the grand total of every credit card swipe from customers. (YoY compares this year to last year's performance, while QoQ compares the current three months to the previous three).
$0
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Net IncomeThe absolute bottom line. If the company paid every single supplier, employee, banker, and tax collector, this is the actual money left in their pocket at the end of the day.
$-44505
-100.4%
+126.0%
Gross MarginThe basic markup. If they sell a $100 pair of sneakers, this percentage tells you how much of that price tag is profit right after paying for the rubber and shoelaces, but before paying for things like store rent or TV commercials.
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Operating MarginThe 'day job' efficiency score. Out of every dollar a customer spends, this shows how many cents the company keeps after making the product AND paying for all the everyday corporate overhead (like salaries, marketing, and keeping the lights on).
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Net MarginThe final take-home percentage. When you strip away every conceivable cost, tax, and interest payment, this is the exact number of cents the company truly gets to keep from every dollar in sales.
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Free Cash FlowThe holy grail of corporate cash. It's the spendable, physical money left over after the business pays for its daily operations AND buys the big, expensive upgrades (like new factories or servers) it needs to survive. This is the 'free' money they can use to pay dividends or buy back stock.
$-10420
+99.5%
+46.1%
FCF MarginThe ultimate cash conversion rate. It shows how good the company is at turning regular sales directly into cold, hard, spendable cash. A high percentage means the business is an absolute cash-printing machine.
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Debt / EquityThe financial risk gauge. It compares how much of the company's empire was built using borrowed money (loans) versus the owners' own money (shareholders). A high number means they are heavily leveraged and playing a riskier game; a low number means they are playing it safe.
-82.0%
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Current RatioThe 12-month survival check. It simply compares the cash they have right now (plus things they can quickly turn into cash) against the immediate bills they absolutely must pay this year. A score above 1 means they have enough in the wallet to cover the upcoming bills without panicking.
0.00x
-97.9%
-34.9%
Total AssetsThe absolute size of the company's empire. It bundles together absolutely everything of value they own—from the cash in the register and the inventory in the warehouse, to the software patents in the vault and the factories on the ground.