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Software Acquisition Group III Inc (SWAG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/12/2025: SWAG (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $4.5
1 Year Target Price $4.5
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 7.97% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 36.00M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 2.13 | 52 Weeks Range 0.73 - 1.95 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.73 - 1.95 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.13 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -2.19% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.21% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -3.78% | Return on Equity (TTM) -7.18% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 20471410 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.33 |
Enterprise Value 20471410 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.33 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.19 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.02 | Shares Outstanding 18555400 | Shares Floating 9885186 |
Shares Outstanding 18555400 | Shares Floating 9885186 | ||
Percent Insiders 46.78 | Percent Institutions 6.08 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Software Acquisition Group III Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Software Acquisition Group III Inc. (SWAG) was a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed in 2020. SPACs are shell companies that raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO) with the intention of acquiring an existing private company, thus allowing the private company to become publicly listed without undergoing the traditional IPO process. SWAG's purpose was to acquire a company in the software industry. It completed a merger and is no longer active under this ticker symbol.
Core Business Areas
- SPAC Formation: SWAG's core business was the formation and operation of a SPAC, focusing on identifying and acquiring a suitable software business. Their work was to raise capital and then find a merge candidate. After the merger they would cease to be a SPAC.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team of Software Acquisition Group III Inc. comprised individuals with experience in software investment, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. Being a SPAC, the structure was relatively lean, focusing on deal sourcing, negotiation, and execution.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- SPAC Structure: The main offering of Software Acquisition Group III Inc. was the SPAC structure itself, which provided a vehicle for a private software company to go public. The 'market share' here is less about traditional market share and more about SWAG's ability to successfully complete an acquisition and generate returns for its investors. Competitors include other SPACs seeking software targets.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The SPAC market experienced periods of intense activity followed by corrections. The software industry itself remains robust, with ongoing demand for innovative solutions.
Positioning
SWAG aimed to position itself as a knowledgeable and efficient SPAC sponsor within the competitive SPAC landscape. Their advantages hinged on their ability to identify and negotiate favorable terms with desirable software targets.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for software companies is very large (trillions of dollars). The proportion which SPACs like Software Acquisition Group III Inc attempt to capture fluctuates with their fund size and the current market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced management team
- Focus on software sector
- Access to public capital markets
Weaknesses
- Dependence on finding suitable acquisition target
- SPAC structure subject to regulatory scrutiny
- Market volatility impacting SPAC valuations
Opportunities
- Growing demand for software solutions
- Potential for high returns through successful acquisition
- Expansion into adjacent software verticals
Threats
- Increased competition from other SPACs
- Economic downturn impacting software spending
- Failure to identify suitable acquisition target
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DNAB
- BGSX
- SV
- GGGV
- ENNV
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape for SPACs is highly dynamic, with numerous SPACs seeking attractive targets. Success depends on deal-sourcing capabilities, valuation expertise, and the ability to close transactions.
Major Acquisitions
Data I/O Corporation (DAIO)
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 72
- Strategic Rationale: On December 19, 2023, Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO), an independent provider of advanced data and security programming solutions, announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of SPAC Software Acquisition Group III, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWAG) in a transaction that closed on December 15, 2023.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth is defined by the SPAC's ability to successfully complete an acquisition.
Future Projections: Future projections depended entirely on the performance of the acquired company.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives focused on identifying and evaluating potential acquisition targets.
Summary
Software Acquisition Group III Inc. operated as a SPAC seeking to acquire a software company. Its success depended on finding and merging with an attractive target, which ultimately happened with Data I/O Corporation. The SPAC's performance hinged on the quality of the acquired company and the prevailing market conditions. The merger transaction has effectively ended Software Acquisition Group III Inc's life as a SPAC, making its future performance tied to that of Data I/O Corporation.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Financial news articles
- Company press releases
Disclaimers:
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About Software Acquisition Group III Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Quincy, MA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-09-20 | Co-Founder, President, CEO & Director Mr. Andrew Shape | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Advertising Agencies | Full time employees 153 | Website https://www.stran.com |
Full time employees 153 | Website https://www.stran.com | ||
Stran & Company, Inc. provides outsourced marketing solutions in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company operates through Stran & Company, Inc. (Stran) and Stran Loyalty Solutions, LLC (SLS) segments. The company offers clients custom sourcing services; and e-commerce solutions for promoting branded merchandise and other promotional products, managing promotional loyalty and incentives, print collateral and event assets, order and inventory management, designing and hosting online retail popup shops, fixed public retail online stores, and online business-to-business service offerings. It also provides creative and merchandising services; warehousing/fulfillment and distribution; print-on-demand services; kitting services; point of sale displays; and loyalty and incentive programs. In addition, the company offers e-store, logistical support, and other promotional services. It serves pharmaceutical and healthcare, manufacturing, gaming, technology, finance, construction, and consumer goods industries through factories, decorators, printers, logistics firms, and warehouses. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts.
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