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WeWork Completes Merger with SPAC, Will Trade on NYSE

WeWork Inc. and special purpose acquisition company BowX Acquisition Corp. have completed their business combination. The combined company, based in New York, will now operate as WeWork Inc. and will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “WE” on Oct. 21. 

Sandeep Mathrani, CEO of WeWork, said, “Today is a testament to the determination of our company to not only transform our business, but also to adapt and deliver the options that today’s workforce demands. As companies around the world reimagine their workplace, WeWork is uniquely positioned to offer the space and services that can power solutions built around flexibility.  

‘Providing employers and landlords around the world with our holistic offering of space-as-a-service, All Access and workplace management technology will enable WeWork to lead the market in mainstream adoption of flexible space,” he added. Mathrani will continue as CEO of the combined company. 

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