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United States

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 8-K

Current Report

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

December 15, 2021

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

Blue Safari Group Acquisition Corp.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

British Virgin Islands   001-40473   N/A
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

Cheung Kong Center,
58 Floor, Unit 5801
2 Queens Road Central
Central
Hong Kong
  N/A
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: +852 9258 9728

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

x Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which
registered
Units, each consisting of one Class A ordinary share, with no par value and one right to receive one-tenth of one Class A ordinary share BSGAU The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Class A ordinary shares included as part of the units BSGA The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Rights included as part of the units BSGAR The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

 

Emerging growth company x

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

Merger Agreement

 

As previously disclosed in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Blue Safari Group Acquisition Corp., a British Virgin Islands business company (“Blue Safari”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 18, 2021, Blue Safari entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Original Merger Agreement”) dated November 18, 2021 by and among Blue Safari, Blue Safari Mini Corp., an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of the Cayman Islands and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Safari (“SPAC Sub”), and Bitdeer Technologies Holding Company, an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of the Cayman Islands (“Bitdeer” or the “Company”).

 

On December 15, 2021, Blue Safari entered into an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended from time to time, the “Merger Agreement”) by and among (i) Blue Safari, (ii) Bitdeer Technologies Group, an exempted company with limited liability incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands (“BTG”), (iii) Blue Safari Merge Limited, a British Virgin Islands business company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of BTG (“Merger Sub 1”), (iv) Blue Safari Merge II Limited, a British Virgin Islands business company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of BTG (“Merger Sub 2”), (v) Bitdeer Merge Limited, an exempted company with limited liability incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands and a wholly-owned subsidiary of BTG (“Merger Sub 3”, and together with BTG, Merger Sub 1 and Merger Sub 2, the “Acquisition Entities”), (vi) SPAC Sub, and (vii) the Company, to amend and restate the Original Merger Agreement.

 

The Merger Agreement amended and restated the Original Merger Agreement to effect a change in structure of the business combination without affecting any underlying economic interests, whereby (a) Merger Sub 1 will merge with and into Blue Safari with Blue Safari being the surviving entity (the “First SPAC Merger”) and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of BTG, (b) immediately following the First SPAC Merger, Blue Safari will merge with and into Merger Sub 2 with Merger Sub 2 being the surviving entity (the “Second SPAC Merger”, and together with the First SPAC Merger, the “Initial Mergers”), and (c) following the Initial Mergers, Merger Sub 3 will merge with and into the Company (the “Acquisition Merger” and together with the Initial Mergers, the “Mergers”), with the Company being the surviving entity and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of BTG. The Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein were unanimously approved by the boards of directors of each of Blue Safari, BTG, Merger Sub 1, Merger Sub 2, Merger Sub 3, and Bitdeer.

 

The Mergers and other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement (the “Business Combination”) are expected to be consummated after obtaining the required approval by the shareholders of Blue Safari and Bitdeer and the satisfaction of certain other customary closing conditions.

 

Merger Consideration

 

In accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the effective time of the First SPAC Merger, each outstanding units of Blue Safari shall automatically be detached and the holder thereof shall be deemed to hold such number of Class A ordinary shares and rights of Blue Safari in accordance with the terms of the applicable units. In addition, upon the effective time of the First SPAC Merger, (i) each issued and outstanding ordinary share in Blue Safari will be cancelled and exchanged for the right to receive one class A ordinary share in BTG (“BTG Class A Ordinary Share”), which will trade in the United States in the form of American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”), and (ii) each SPAC Right will be cancelled and exchanged for the right to receive one-tenth (1/10) of a BTG Class A Ordinary Share in the same manner as SPAC Ordinary Share as set forth in subclause (iii) with fractional shares to be either rounded down to the nearest whole share or otherwise addressed in accordance with the applicable provisions of British Virgin Islands law.

 

Upon the effective time of the Acquisition Merger, (i) each issued and outstanding ordinary share and preferred share in Bitdeer will be cancelled and exchanged for the right to receive such number of BTG Class A Ordinary Share equal to the Exchange Ratio (as defined in the Merger Agreement), which will trade in the United States in the form of ADSs, provided that each issued and outstanding Key Executive Share (as defined in the Merger Agreement) will be cancelled and exchanged for the right to receive such number of Class V Ordinary Shares in BTG equal to the Exchange Ratio; (ii) each issued and outstanding Company restricted share unit will be converted into an award of restricted share units, representing the rights to receive BTG Class A Ordinary Share under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan of BTG, each subject to substantially the same terms, as adjusted for the Exchange Ratio; (iii) the outstanding Company Convertible Note (as defined in the Merger Agreement) will be assumed by BTG and represent the rights to receive BTG Class A Ordinary Share, subject to the same terms and conditions, as adjusted for the Exchange Ratio; and (iv) each Dissenting Share (as defined in the Merger Agreement) will represent only the right to receive the applicable payments set forth in the Merger Agreement.

 

 

Representations and Warranties; Covenants

 

The Merger Agreement contains representations and warranties of each of the parties thereto that are customary for transactions of this type, many of which are qualified by materiality and “Material Adverse Effect” (as defined in the Merger Agreement) standards. The representations and warranties of the respective parties to the Merger Agreement will not survive the closing of the Acquisition Merger (the “Acquisition Closing”).

 

The Merger Agreement contains certain covenants, including, among other things, providing for (i) the parties to conduct their respective business in the ordinary course through the Acquisition Closing; (ii) the parties to not initiate any negotiations or enter into any agreements for certain transactions; (iii) Blue Safari to prepare and file a registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) and take certain other actions to obtain the approval of the Transactions by the shareholders of Blue Safari; and (iv) the parties to use reasonable best efforts to consummate and implement the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement.

 

Conditions to Each Party’s Obligations

 

The Closings are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary conditions by the parties thereto, including, among others, (i) approval of the mergers and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement by the shareholders of Blue Safari and Bitdeer; (ii) effectiveness of the Registration Statement; (iii) expiration or termination of the waiting period under antitrust laws; and (iv) receipt of approval for listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market of BTG’s securities.

 

The obligations of Blue Safari and SPAC Sub (the "Blue Safari Parties") to consummate the Transactions also are conditioned upon, among other things, (i) the accuracy of the representations and warranties of Bitdeer and the Acquisition Entities (subject to customary bring-down standards), (ii) the covenants of Bitdeer and the Acquisition Entities having been performed in all material respects; and (iii) no Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the Merger Agreement) with respect to Bitdeer and the Acquisition Entities shall have occurred.

 

The obligations of Bitdeer to consummate the Transactions also are conditioned upon, among other things, (i) the accuracy of the representations and warranties of Blue Safari Parties (subject to customary bring-down standards), and (ii) the covenants of Blue Safari Parties having been performed in all material respects.

 

Termination

 

The Merger Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Acquisition Closing,

 

(i)          by mutual consent of Blue Safari and Bitdeer;

 

(ii)         by either Blue Safari or Bitdeer if the Transactions are not consummated on or before May 31, 2022, provided that the terminating party’s failure to fulfill any of its obligations under the Merger Agreement is not the primary cause of the failure of the Acquisition Closing to occur by such date;

 

(iii)        by either Blue Safari or Bitdeer if a governmental entity shall have issued an order, decree or ruling or taken any other action, in any case having the effect of permanently enjoining or prohibiting the Merger, which order, decree, judgment, ruling or other action is final and nonappealable;

 

(iv)        by either Blue Safari or Bitdeer if, at the special meeting of Blue Safari’s shareholders, the Transactions and the other Blue Safari Shareholder Approval Matters shall fail to be approved;

 

(v)         by Blue Safari if Bitdeer shall fail to obtain Bitdeer Shareholder Approval within five (5) business days after the effectiveness date of the Registration Statement; or

 

(vi)        by Blue Safari, Bitdeer or any Acquisition Entity if the other party has materially breached any of its representations, warranties, agreements or covenants which would result in the failure of certain conditions to be satisfied at the Closing and has not cured its breach prior to the earlier of 15 days of the notice of describing the breach and the Outside Closing Date, provided that the terminating party is not in breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in the Merger Agreement that would cause the failure of the Closing to occur.

 

 

The foregoing description of the Merger Agreement and the Mergers and other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement and related agreements. The Merger Agreement contains representations, warranties and covenants that the respective parties made to each other as of the date of such agreement or other specific dates set forth thereunder. The assertions embodied in those representations, warranties and covenants were made for purposes of the contract among the respective parties and are subject to important qualifications and limitations agreed to by the parties in connection with negotiating such agreement. The Merger Agreement has been included as Exhibit 2.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Current Report”) to provide information regarding its terms. It is not intended to provide any other factual information about Blue Safari, Bitdeer, or any other party to the Merger Agreement or any related agreement. In particular, the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in the Merger Agreement, which were made only for purposes of such agreement and as of specific dates, were solely for the benefit of the parties to the Merger Agreement, are subject to limitations agreed upon by the contracting parties (including being qualified by confidential disclosures made for the purposes of allocating contractual risk between the parties to the Merger Agreement instead of establishing these matters as facts) and are subject to standards of materiality applicable to the contracting parties that may differ from those applicable to investors and security holders. Investors and security holders are not third-party beneficiaries under the Merger Agreement and should not rely on the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements, or any descriptions thereof, as characterizations of the actual state of facts or condition of any party to the Merger Agreement. Moreover, information concerning the subject matter of the representations and warranties may change after the date of the Merger Agreement, which subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in Blue Safari’s public disclosures.

 

Voting and Support Agreement

 

Concurrently with the execution of the Merger Agreement, BTG, Blue Safari and Bitdeer also entered into a voting and support agreement (the “Voting and Support Agreement”) with certain Company shareholder (the “Supporting Shareholder”) with respect to the shares of Bitdeer currently owned by the Supporting Shareholder. The Voting and Support Agreement provides that the Supporting Shareholder will appear at shareholders meetings of Bitdeer and vote, consent or approve the Merger Agreement and the Transactions, whether at a shareholder meeting of Bitdeer or by written consent. It further provides that the Supporting Shareholder will vote against (or act by written consent against) any alternative proposals or actions that would impede, interfere with, delay, postpone or adversely affect the Merger or any of the Transactions.

 

The foregoing description of the Voting and Support Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of such agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

Attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference is an investor presentation (the “Investor Presentation”) that will be used by Blue Safari in making presentations to certain of the Blue Safari shareholders and other persons with respect to the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. The Investor Presentation and the information in this Item 7.01 is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. This Current Report will not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information of the information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1.

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as “will,” “are expected to,” “is anticipated,” “estimated,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “pro forma,” “outlook” or words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Bitdeer’s industry and market sizes, future opportunities for Bitdeer and Blue Safari, Bitdeer’s estimated future results and the proposed Business Combination between Blue Safari and Bitdeer, including pro forma market capitalization, pro forma revenue, the expected transaction and ownership structure and the likelihood, timing and ability of the parties to successfully consummate the proposed Business Combination. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Blue Safari’s and Bitdeer’s management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond Blue Safari’s or Bitdeer’s control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

 

 

Nothing in this Current Report should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except as may be required by law, neither Blue Safari nor Bitdeer undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements.

 

Additional Information and Where to Find It

 

In connection with the proposed Business Combination, Blue Safari intends to file relevant materials with the SEC, including a proxy statement which will be part of a registration statement on Form F-4 (the “Registration Statement”) to register securities to be issued in connection with the Business Combination, and will file other documents regarding the proposed Business Combination with the SEC. Blue Safari’s shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement filed in connection with the proposed Business Combination, as these materials will contain important information about Bitdeer, Blue Safari, and the proposed Business Combination. Promptly after the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC, Blue Safari will mail the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and a proxy card to each shareholder entitled to vote at the meeting relating to the approval of the Business Combination and other proposals set forth in the Registration Statement. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and shareholders of Blue Safari are urged to carefully read the entire registration statement and proxy statement/prospectus, when they become available, and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to these documents, because they will contain important information about the proposed Business Combination. The documents filed by Blue Safari with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

 

Participants in the Solicitation

 

Blue Safari and their directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Blue Safari’s shareholders with respect to the Business Combination. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in the proposed Transactions will be included in the Registration Statement for the Business Combination when available at www.sec.gov. Information about Blue Safari’s directors and executive officers and their ownership of Blue Safari shares is set forth in Blue Safari’s prospectus for its initial public offering. Other information regarding the interests of the participants in the proxy solicitation will be included in the Registration Statement pertaining to the Business Combination when it becomes available. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the source indicated above.

 

Bitdeer and its directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Blue Safari in connection with the Business Combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed Business Combination will be included in the Registration Statement for the Business Combination when available.

 

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

The Exhibit Index is incorporated by reference herein.

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   Description
   
2.1*   Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 15, 2021, by and among Blue Safari, the Company, SPAC Sub, BTG, Merger Sub 1, Merger Sub 2 and Merger Sub 3.
     
10.1*   Voting and Support Agreement, dated as of December 15, 2021, by and among Blue Safari, the Company and certain shareholders of the Company.
     
99.1   Investor Presentation
     
*   Schedules and exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The registrant hereby undertakes to furnish copies of any of the omitted schedules and exhibits upon request by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: December 15, 2021

 

BLUE SAFARI GROUP ACQUISITION CORP.

 

By: /s/ Naphat Sirimongkolkasem  
Name:  Naphat Sirimongkolkasem  
Title: Chief Financial Officer  

 

 

 

Exhibit 2.1

 

Execution Version

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

 

dated

 

December 15, 2021

 

by and among

 

Bitdeer Technologies Holding Company,

 

Blue Safari Group Acquisition Corp.,

 

Bitdeer Technologies Group,

 

Blue Safari Merge Limited,

 

Blue Safari Merge II Limited,

 

Bitdeer Merge Limited,

 

and

 

Blue Safari Mini Corp.

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Page

 

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 2
ARTICLE II INITIAL MERGERS 12
2.1 Initial Mergers      12
2.2 Initial Closings; Initial Mergers Effective Time      12
2.3 Effect of the First SPAC Merger      12
2.4 Memorandum and Articles of Association of Initial SPAC Surviving Sub      13
2.5 Directors and Officers of Initial SPAC Surviving Sub      13
2.6 Effect of the Second SPAC Merger      13
2.7 Memorandum and Articles of Association of Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub      13
2.8 Directors and Officers of Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub      13
2.9 Taking of Necessary Action; Further Action      13
ARTICLE III ACQUISITION MERGER 14
3.1 Acquisition Merger      14
3.2 Acquisition Closing; Acquisition Closing Effective Time      14
3.3 Effect of the Acquisition Merger      15
3.4 Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Surviving Company      15
3.5 Directors and Officers of the Surviving Company      15
3.6 Taking of Necessary Action; Further Action      15
3.7 U.S. Tax Treatment of the Mergers      16
3.8 American Depositary Shares      16
ARTICLE IV CONSIDERATION 16
4.1 Effect of First SPAC Merger on SPAC Securities      16
4.2 Effect of Second SPAC Merger      17
4.3 Effect of Acquisition Merger on Company Securities      18
4.4 Payment of Merger Consideration      20
4.5 Dissenter’s Rights      23
4.6 Withholding Rights      24
4.7 Transfer Taxes      24

 

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ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY 25
5.1 Corporate Existence and Power      25
5.2 Authorization      25
5.3 Governmental Authorization      26
5.4 Non-Contravention      26
5.5 Capital Structure      26
5.6 Charter Documents      27
5.7 Corporate Records      27
5.8 Subsidiaries      28
5.9 Consents      28
5.10 Financial Statements      28
5.11 Internal Accounting Controls      29
5.12 Absence of Certain Changes      29
5.13 Properties; Title to the Company Group’s Assets      30
5.14 Litigation      30
5.15 Contracts      30
5.16 Licenses and Permits      33
5.17 Compliance with Laws      34
5.18 Intellectual Property      35
5.19 Customers and Suppliers      37
5.20 Accounts Receivable and Payable; Loans      37
5.21 Pre-payments      37
5.22 Employees      38
5.23 Employment Matters      38
5.24 Withholding      39
5.25 Real Property      39
5.26 Tax Matters      40
5.27 Environmental Laws      41
5.28 Powers of Attorney and Suretyships      41
5.29 Directors and Officers      41
5.30 Other Information      41
5.31 Certain Business Practices      42
5.32 Sanctions; Anti-Money Laundering      42
5.33 Not an Investment Company      42
5.34 Insurance      42

 

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ARTICLE VI REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SPAC PARTIES 43
6.1 Corporate Existence and Power      43
6.2 Authorization      43
6.3 Governmental Authorization      43
6.4 Non-Contravention      43
6.5 Finders’ Fees      44
6.6 Capitalization      44
6.7 Trust Fund      45
6.8 Listing      45
6.9 Reporting Company      45
6.10 Board Approval      45
6.11 SPAC SEC Documents and Financial Statements      45
6.12 Litigation      46
6.13 Compliance with Laws      46
6.14 Not an Investment Company      46
6.15 Tax Matters      47
ARTICLE VII REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ACQUISITION ENTITIES 47
7.1 Corporate Existence and Power      47
7.2 Authorization      48
7.3 Governmental Authorization      48
7.4 Non-Contravention      48
7.5 Finders’ Fees      48
7.6 Issuance of Shares      48
7.7 Capitalization      49
7.8 Board Approval      49
7.9 Litigation      49
7.10 Compliance with Laws      50
7.11 Not an Investment Company      50
7.12 Business Activities      50
7.13 U.S. Entity Classification Elections      50
7.14 Intended Tax Treatment      50
7.15 Foreign Private Issuer      50
7.16 Organizational Documents      50

 

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ARTICLE VIII COVENANTS OF THE RELEVANT PARTIES PENDING CLOSING 51
8.1 Conduct of the Business      51
8.2 Access to Information      53
8.3 Notices of Certain Events      54
8.4 SEC Filings      54
8.5 The Registration Statement      55
8.6 Trust Account      58
8.7 Directors’ and Officers’ Indemnification and Insurance      58
8.8 Board of Directors of PubCo      59
8.9 Reporting and Compliance with Laws      59
ARTICLE IX COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY 59
9.1 Annual and Interim Financial Statements      59
9.2 Company Shareholder Approval      59
9.3 Restructuring      59
ARTICLE X COVENANTS OF ALL PARTIES HERETO 60
10.1 Reasonable Best Efforts; Further Assurances      60
10.2 Tax Matters      60
10.3 Settlement of the SPAC Parties’ Liabilities      61
10.4 Compliance with SPAC Agreements      61
10.5 Confidentiality      62
ARTICLE XI CONDITIONS TO CLOSING 62
11.1 Condition to the Obligations of the Parties      62
11.2 Additional Conditions to Obligations of SPAC Parties      63
11.3 Additional Conditions to Obligations of the Company      64
11.4 Frustration of Conditions      64
ARTICLE XII DISPUTE RESOLUTION 65
12.1 Jurisdiction      65
12.2 Waiver of Jury Trial; No Exemplary Damages      65
ARTICLE XIII TERMINATION 65
13.1 Termination      65
13.2 Effect of Termination      66

 

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ARTICLE XIV MISCELLANEOUS 67
14.1 Notices      67
14.2 Amendments; No Waivers; Remedies      68
14.3 Arm’s Length Bargaining; No Presumption Against Drafter      69
14.4 Publicity      69
14.5 Expenses      69
14.6 No Assignment or Delegation      69
14.7 Governing Law      69
14.8 Counterparts      69
14.9 Entire Agreement      70
14.10 Severability      70
14.11 Construction of Certain Terms and References; Captions      70
14.12 Further Assurances      71
14.13 Third Party Beneficiaries      71
14.14 Non-survival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants      71
14.15 Waiver      71
14.16 Enforcement      72
14.17 Non-Recourse      72

 

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AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

 

This AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (this “Agreement”), dated as of December 15, 2021, by and among (i) Bitdeer Technologies Holding Company, an exempted company with limited liability incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the “Company”), (ii) Blue Safari Group Acquisition Corp., a British Virgin Islands business company (“SPAC”), (iii) Bitdeer Technologies Group, an exempted company with limited liability incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands (“PubCo”), (iv) Blue Safari Merge Limited, a British Virgin Islands business company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of PubCo (“Merger Sub 1”), (v) Blue Safari Merge II Limited, a British Virgin Islands business company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of PubCo (“Merger Sub 2”), (vi) Bitdeer Merge Limited, an exempted company with limited liability incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands and a wholly-owned subsidiary of PubCo (“Merger Sub 3”), and (vii) Blue Safari Mini Corp., an exempted company with limited liability incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands and a wholly-owned subsidiary of SPAC (“SPAC Sub”).

 

W I T N E S S E T H :

 

A.           The Company, through its wholly owned or Controlled (as defined below) subsidiaries, is engaged in cryptocurrency mining related businesses.

 

B.            SPAC is a blank check company known as a special purpose acquisition company, formed for the sole purpose of entering into a share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities.

 

C.            PubCo is a newly formed Cayman Islands company, formed for the purpose of making acquisitions and investments, with the objective of acting as the publicly traded holding company for its investee entities.

 

D.            Merger Sub 1 is a newly formed British Virgin Islands business company, wholly owned by PubCo and formed for the purpose of effectuating the First SPAC Merger (as defined below).

 

E.            Merger Sub 2 is a newly formed British Virgin Islands business company, wholly owned by PubCo and formed for the purpose of effectuating the Second SPAC Merger (as defined below).

 

F.            Merger Sub 3 is a newly formed Cayman Islands company, wholly owned by PubCo and formed for the purpose of effectuating the Acquisition Merger (as defined below).

 

G.            SPAC, SPAC Sub and the Company have entered into an agreement and plan of merger, dated November 18, 2021 (the “Original Merger Agreement”).

 

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H.            The parties hereto desire and intend to amend and restate the Original Merger Agreement to effect a change in structure of the business combination without affecting any underlying economic interests, whereby (a) SPAC will merge with and into Merger Sub 1, with SPAC being the surviving entity (the “First SPAC Merger”), (b) immediately following the First SPAC Merger SPAC will merge with and into Merger Sub 2, with Merger Sub 2 being the surviving entity (the “Second SPAC Merger”, and together with the First SPAC Merger, the “Initial Mergers”), and (c) following the Initial Mergers, Merger Sub 3 will merge with and into the Company (the “Acquisition Merger” and together with the Initial Mergers, the “Mergers”), with the Company being the surviving entity and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of PubCo, each Merger to occur upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (As Amended) (the “BVI Companies Act”) or the Companies Act (As Revised) of the Cayman Islands (the “Cayman Companies Act”), as applicable.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises set forth above, which are incorporated in this Agreement as if fully set forth below, and the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties accordingly agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS

 

1.1            The following terms, as used herein, have the following meanings:

 

Acquisition Entity” means each of PubCo, Merger Sub 1, Merger Sub 2 and Merger Sub 3.

 

Action” means any action, suit, arbitration, claim, investigation, hearing or legal, judicial or administrative proceeding, including any audit, claim or assessment for Taxes or otherwise.

 

Additional Agreements” mean the Lock-up Agreements and Voting and Support Agreement.

 

Affiliate” means, with respect to any specified Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with such specified Person.

 

Anti-Corruption Laws” means any Laws relating to anti-bribery or anticorruption (governmental or commercial), which apply to the business and dealings of the Company Group, including Laws that prohibit the corrupt payment, offer, promise or authorization of the payment or transfer of anything of value (including gifts or entertainment), directly or indirectly, to any Government Official, government employee or commercial entity to obtain or retain business or a business advantage such as, without limitation, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 and the United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010, each as amended from time to time, and all applicable Laws enacted to implement the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Officials in International Business Transactions.

 

Authority” means any governmental, regulatory or administrative body, agency or authority, any court or judicial authority, any arbitrator, any relevant stock exchange, or any public, private or industry regulatory authority, whether international, national, federal, state, or local.

 

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Books and Records” means the financial books and records (whether written, electronic, or otherwise embodied) in which a Person’s assets, the business or its transactions are otherwise reflected, other than registers of members, stock books and minute books.

 

Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York, the Cayman Islands or the British Virgin Islands are authorized or required by applicable Law to close.

 

Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

Company Class A Ordinary Shares” means Class A ordinary shares of the Company, par value US$0.0000001 per share.

 

Company Class B Ordinary Shares” means Class B ordinary shares of the Company, par value US$0.0000001 per share.

 

Company Convertible Notes” means the convertible note issued by the Company that is convertible into the Company Class A Shares as disclosed in Section 5.5(c) of the Company Disclosure Schedule.

 

Company Disclosure Schedule” means the disclosure schedule delivered by the Company to SPAC and the Acquisition Entities concurrently with the signing of this Agreement.

 

Company Group” means the Company and its Subsidiaries, collectively.

 

Company Ordinary Shares” means Company Class A Ordinary Shares and Company Class B Ordinary Shares.

 

Company Plan” means the 2021 Share Incentive Plan adopted by the Company on July 20, 2021, as amended from time to time.

 

Company Preferred Shares” means the Series A preferred shares, par value US$0.0000001 per share, of the Company, Series B preferred shares, par value US$0.0000001 per share, of the Company and Series B+ preferred shares, par value US$0.0000001 per share, of the Company.

 

Company RSUs” means the restricted share units to acquire Company Shares issued pursuant to an award granted under the Company Plan.

 

Company Shareholder” means any shareholder of the Company.

 

Company Shares” means the Company Ordinary Shares and Company Preferred Shares.

 

Company Total Shares” means, as of immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, the sum of (i) the number of issued and outstanding Company Shares (on an as-converted basis), (ii) the aggregate number of Company Shares (on an as-converted basis) issuable upon the settlement of all vested Company RSUs as of immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time (including after giving effect to the consummation of the Acquisition Merger or any acceleration of any unvested Company RSUs in connection with the consummation of the Acquisition Merger) and (iii) the aggregate number of Company Shares (on an as-converted basis) issuable upon conversion of the Company Convertible Note.

 

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Contracts” means all contracts, agreements, leases (including equipment leases, car leases and capital leases), licenses, commitments, client contracts, statements of work (SOWs), sales and purchase orders and similar instruments, oral or written.

 

Control” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, as trustee or executor, by Contract or otherwise; and the terms “Controlled” and “Controlling” shall have the meaning correlative to the foregoing.

 

Deferred Underwriting Amount” means the portion of the underwriting discounts and commissions held in the Trust Account, which the underwriters of the IPO are entitled to receive upon the Acquisition Closing in accordance with the Underwriting Agreement, which amount is held in escrow pursuant to the Investment Management Trust Agreement.

 

DTC” means the Depository Trust Company.

 

Environmental Laws” shall mean all applicable Laws relating to pollution, human health and safety or protection of the environment (including natural resources), or prohibition, regulation or control of any Hazardous Material or any Hazardous Material Activity, including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, the Resource Recovery and Conservation Act of 1976, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Clean Air Act, the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act and the Clean Water Act.

 

Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

Exchange Ratio” means the quotient obtained by dividing (i) the Per Share Equity Value by (ii) ten dollars ($10.00).

 

Government Official” means (a) any official, officer, employee or representative of, or other individual acting for or on behalf of, any Authority or agency or instrumentality thereof (including any state-owned or controlled enterprise),or any public international organization (as defined in the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), (b) any political party or party official or candidate for political office or (c) any company, business, enterprise or other entity owned, in whole or in part, or controlled by any person described in the foregoing clause (a) or (b) of this definition.

 

Hazardous Material” shall mean any material, emission, chemical, substance or waste that has been designated or regulated as radioactive, toxic, hazardous, or as a pollutant or a contaminant (or words of similar intent or meaning) by any Authority or under applicable Laws.

 

Hazardous Material Activity” shall mean the transportation, transfer, recycling, storage, use, treatment, manufacture, removal, remediation, release, exposure of others to, sale, labeling, or distribution of any Hazardous Material or any product or waste containing a Hazardous Material, or product manufactured with ozone depleting substances, including, any required labeling, payment of waste fees or charges (including so-called e-waste fees) and compliance with any recycling, product take-back or product content requirements.

 

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HSR Act” means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

IFRS” means the International Financial Reporting Standards as in effect issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

 

IPO” means the initial public offering of SPAC pursuant to a prospectus dated June 9, 2021.

 

Indebtedness” means with respect to any Person, (a) all obligations of such Person for borrowed money, or with respect to deposits or advances of any kind (including amounts by reason of overdrafts and amounts owed by reason of letter of credit reimbursement agreements) including with respect thereto, all interests, fees and costs and prepayment and other penalties, (b) all obligations of such Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or similar instruments, (c) all obligations of such Person under conditional sale or other title retention agreements relating to property purchased by such Person, (d) all obligations of such Person issued or assumed as the deferred purchase price of property or services (other than accounts payable to creditors for goods and services incurred in the ordinary course of business), (e) all Indebtedness of others secured by (or for which the holder of such Indebtedness has an existing right, contingent or otherwise, to be secured by) any Lien or security interest on property owned or acquired by such Person, whether or not the obligations secured thereby have been assumed, (f) all obligations of such Person under leases required to be accounted for as capital leases under U.S. GAAP or IFRS (as applicable to such Person), (g) all guarantees by such Person and (h) any agreement to incur any of the same.

 

Intellectual Property Right” means any trademark, service mark, registration thereof or application for registration therefor, trade name, license, domain names, invention, patent, patent application, trade secret, trade dress, know-how, copyright, copyrightable materials, copyright registration, application for copyright registration, software programs, data bases, u.r.l.s., trade secrets, know-how, invention rights, rights of privacy and publicity, and any other type of proprietary intellectual property right, and all embodiments and fixations thereof and related documentation, registrations and franchises and all renewals, extensions, additions, improvements and accessions thereto and all allied, ancillary and subsidiary rights relating thereto; and with respect to each of the forgoing items in this definition, which is owned, licensed, filed, used by or proprietary to the Company Group, or used or held for use in the business operated by the Company Group, whether registered or unregistered, or domestic or foreign, and whether computer generated or otherwise.

 

Investment Management Trust Agreement” means the investment management trust agreement, dated as of June 9, 2021, by and between SPAC and the Trustee.

 

Key Executive” means the founder of the Company, Wu Jihan, or the entity Controlled by him, namely Victory Courage Limited.

 

Key Executive Shares” means, without duplication, the Company Shares held by a Key Executive immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time.

 

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Law” means any domestic, international or foreign, federal, state, municipality or local law, statute, ordinance, code, principle of common law, act, treaty or order of any Authority, including rule or regulation promulgated thereunder.

 

Lease” means any and all leases, subleases, licenses, concessions, sale/leaseback arrangements or similar arrangements and other occupancy agreements pursuant to which the Company Group holds any Leased Real Property, including the right to all security deposits and other amounts and instruments deposited by or on behalf of the Company Group thereunder.

 

Leased Real Property” means the real property leased, subleased, licensed or otherwise occupied by the Company Group as tenant, sublessee, licensee or occupier, together with, to the extent leased by the Company Group, all buildings and other structures, facilities, improvements or fixtures currently or hereafter located thereon.

 

Liabilities” means any and all liabilities, Indebtedness, claims, or obligations of any nature (whether absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise, whether known or unknown, whether direct or indirect, whether matured or unmatured and whether due or to become due), including Tax Liabilities due or to become due.

 

Lien” means, with respect to any asset, any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, security interest or encumbrance of any kind in respect of such asset, and any conditional sale or voting agreement or proxy, including any agreement to give any of the foregoing.

 

Lock-up Agreements” means the agreements in the form attached as Exhibit A or agreement(s) substantially equivalent thereto mutually agreed by SPAC and the Company, dated as of the Closing Date and entered into by and between PubCo and certain shareholders of the Company, which shall include holders of at least 95% of the outstanding Company Shares immediately prior to the Acquisition Closing (on an as converted and fully-diluted basis).

 

Material Adverse Effect” means any fact, event, circumstance, change, condition, occurrence or effect that, individually or in the aggregate with all other facts, events, circumstances, changes, conditions, occurrences and effects, is or would reasonably be expected to (a) have a material adverse effect on the assets, liabilities, condition (financial or otherwise), prospects, net worth, management, earnings, cash flows, business, operations or properties of the Company Group, whether or not arising from transactions in the ordinary course of business or (b) prevent or materially delay the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; provided, however, that in no event shall any of the following, alone or in combination, be taken into account in determining whether a Material Adverse Effect has occurred or would reasonably be expected to occur: (i) general economic or political conditions; (ii) conditions generally affecting the industries in which the Company operates; (iii) any changes in financial, banking or securities markets in general, including any disruption thereof and any change in the price of any security, Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency, currency, market index or prevailing interest rates; (iv) acts of war (whether or not declared), armed hostilities or terrorism, or the escalation or worsening thereof; (v) any action required or permitted by this Agreement or any action taken or not to take with the written consent of or at the written request of SPAC, provided that this clause (v) shall not apply to any representation or warranty set forth in Section 5.4 and, to the extent related thereto, the condition in Section 11.2(b); (vi) any changes in applicable Laws or accounting rules (including U.S. GAAP, IFRS or other applicable accounting principles) or the enforcement, implementation or interpretation thereof; (vii) the announcement, pendency or completion of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including losses or threatened losses of employees, provided that this clause (vii) shall not apply to any representation or warranty set forth in Section 5.4 and, to the extent related thereto, the condition in Section 11.2(b); (viii) any natural or man-made disaster or acts of God; and (ix) any failure in and of itself of the Company and any of its Subsidiaries to meet any projections, forecasts, or budgets (provided, that clause (ix) shall not prevent a determination that any change or event not otherwise excluded from this definition of Material Adverse Effect underlying such failure to meet projections, forecasts or budgets has resulted in a Material Adverse Effect); except in the cases of clauses (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (vi) or (viii), such facts, events, circumstances, conditions, occurrences and effects may be taken into account if the Company Group is disproportionately affected thereby as compared with other participants in the same industries or markets in which the Company Group operates.

 

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Order” means any decree, order, judgment, writ, award, injunction, rule, determination or consent of or by an Authority.

 

Organizational Documents” means, with respect to any Person, its certificate of incorporation and bylaws, memorandum and articles of association or similar organizational documents, in each case, as amended.

 

Owned Real Property” means all land, buildings, structures and improvements owned by any member of the Company Group.

 

Per Share Equity Value” means the quotient obtained by dividing (i) US$4,000,000,000 by (ii) the Company Total Shares.

 

Per Share Merger Consideration” means, (i) with respect to any Company Share (other than the Key Executive Shares) that is issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, a number of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares equal to the Exchange Ratio, or (ii) with respect to any Key Executive Share that is issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, a number of PubCo Class V Ordinary Shares equal to the Exchange Ratio.

 

Permitted Liens” means (i) mechanics’, carriers’, workers’, repairers’ and similar statutory Liens arising or incurred in the ordinary course of business for amounts (A) that are not delinquent, (B) that are not material to the business, operations and financial condition of the Company and/or any of its Subsidiaries so encumbered, either individually or in the aggregate, (C) that not resulting from a breach, default or violation by the Company and/or any of its Subsidiaries of any Contract or Law; and (ii) liens for Taxes not yet due and payable or which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings (and for which adequate accruals or reserves have been established in accordance to U.S. GAAP or IFRS).

 

Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership (including a general partnership, limited partnership or limited liability partnership), limited liability company, association, trust or other entity or organization, including a government, domestic or foreign, or political subdivision thereof, or an agency or instrumentality thereof.

 

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Pre-Closing Period” means any period that ends on or before the Closing Date or with respect to a period that includes but does not end on the Closing Date, the portion of such period through but excluding the Closing Date.

 

PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares” means the Class A ordinary shares of PubCo, par value US$0.0000001 per share.

 

PubCo Class V Ordinary Shares” means the Class V ordinary shares of PubCo, par value US$0.0000001 per share.

 

PubCo Ordinary Shares” means the PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares and the PubCo Class V Ordinary Shares.

 

Real Property” means, collectively, all real properties and interests therein (including the right to use), together with all buildings, fixtures, trade fixtures, plant and other improvements located thereon or attached thereto; all rights arising out of use thereof (including air, water, oil and mineral rights); and all subleases, franchises, licenses, permits, easements and rights-of-way which are appurtenant thereto.

 

Registration Statement” means the Registration Statement on Form S-4 or Form F-4, or other appropriate form determined by the parties hereto, including any pre-effective or post-effective amendments or supplements thereto, to be filed with the SEC by PubCo under the Securities Act with respect to PubCo Ordinary Shares to be issued in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

SEC” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

SPAC Class A Ordinary Shares” means the class A ordinary shares, no par value, of SPAC.

 

SPAC Class B Ordinary Shares” means the class B ordinary shares, no par value, of SPAC.

 

SPAC Ordinary Shares” means the SPAC Class A Ordinary Shares and the SPAC Class B Ordinary Shares.

 

SPAC Parties” means SPAC and SPAC Sub.

 

SPAC Rights” means the issued and outstanding rights of SPAC, each such right convertible into one-tenth (1/10) of a SPAC Class A Ordinary Share at the closing of a business combination.

 

SPAC Shareholder” means any shareholder of SPAC.

 

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SPAC Unit” means a unit of SPAC issued in the IPO or upon the exercise of the underwriters’ overallotment option comprised of one SPAC Class A Ordinary Share and one SPAC Right.

 

Sponsor” means BSG First Euro Investment Corp., a British Virgin Islands business company.

 

Subsidiary” means, with respect to any specified Person, any other Person (a) of which such specified Person or any other Subsidiary of such specified Person is a general or managing partner, (b) of which at least a majority of the securities (or other interests having by their terms ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the board of directors or other performing similar functions with respect to such corporation or other organization) is, directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by such specified Person or by any one or more of its Subsidiaries, (c) of which at least a majority of the economic interests is, directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by such specified Person or by any one or more of its Subsidiaries, including interests held through a variable-interest-entity structure or other similar contractual arrangements, or (d) whose assets and financial results are consolidated with the net earnings of such specified Person and are recorded on the books of such specified Person for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 

Tangible Personal Property” means all tangible personal property and interests therein, including machinery, computers and accessories, furniture, office equipment, communications equipment, automobiles, trucks, forklifts and other vehicles owned or leased by the Company and other tangible property.

 

Tax” means any federal, state, local or foreign tax, charge, fee, levy, custom, duty, deficiency, or other assessment of any kind or nature including any income (net or gross), gross receipts, profits, windfall profit, sales, use, goods and services, ad valorem, franchise, license, withholding, employment, social security, workers compensation, unemployment compensation, employment, payroll, transfer, excise, import, real property, personal property, intangible property, occupancy, recording, minimum, alternative minimum, environmental or estimated tax, including any liability therefor as a transferee or successor, as a result of Treasury Regulations Section 1.1502-6 or similar provision of applicable Law or as a result of any Tax sharing, indemnification or similar agreement, together with any interest, penalty, additions to tax or additional amount imposed with respect thereto.

 

Tax Return” means any return, information return, declaration, claim for refund or credit, report or any similar statement, and any amendment thereto, including any attached schedule and supporting information, whether on a separate, consolidated, combined, unitary or other basis, that is filed or required to be filed with any Taxing Authority in connection with the determination, assessment, collection or payment of a Tax or the administration of any Law relating to any Tax.

 

Taxing Authority” means the Internal Revenue Service and any other Authority responsible for the collection, assessment or imposition of any Tax or the administration of any Law relating to any Tax.

 

Trustee” means Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC.

 

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Underwriting Agreement” means the underwriting agreement dated June 9, 2021 between SPAC and Maxim Group LLC.

 

U.S. GAAP” means U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied.

 

Voting and Support Agreement” means the voting and support agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among SPAC, the Company and certain shareholders of the Company, pursuant to which such shareholders have agreed to vote their respective Company Ordinary Shares in favor of the Company Shareholder Approval.

 

$” or “US$” means U.S. dollars, the legal currency of the United States.

 

 

 

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1.2            The following terms have the meanings set forth in the Sections set forth below:

 

Defined Term Section
   
2021 Equity Incentive Plan of PubCo 8.5(ii) 
Acquisition Merger Preamble
Acquisition Merger Effective Time 3.2
ADS 3.8
ADS Registration Statement 3.8
Agreement Preamble
Alternative Transaction 8.1(d)
Amended PubCo Charter 8.5(ii)
Anti-Money Laundering Laws 5.32
Assumed RSU 4.3(c)(i)
Balance Sheet Date 5.10(a)
Bankruptcy and Equity Exception 5.2
Cayman Companies Act Preamble
Acquisition Closing 2.2
Closings 3.2
Closing Date 3.2
Company Preamble
Company Balance Sheet 5.10(a)
Company Closing Statement 4.4(a)
Company Dissenting Shareholders 4.3(e)
Company Dissenting Shares 4.3(e)
Company Shareholder Approval 5.2
Computer Systems 5.18(g)
D&O Indemnified Persons 8.7(a)
D&O Tail Insurance 8.7(b)
Financial Statements 5.10(a)
First SPAC Merger Preamble
Initial Mergers Preamble
Intended Tax Treatment 3.7
Key Personnel 5.22(a)
Labor Agreements 5.23(a)
Material Contract 5.15(a)

Merger Sub 1 Preamble
Merger Sub 1 Share 7.7(a)
Merger Sub 2 Preamble
Merger Sub 2 Share 7.7(a)
Merger Sub 3 Preamble
Merger Sub 3 Share 7.7(a)
Merger Sub Ordinary Shares 6.6(b)
Outside Closing Date 13.1(b)
Permits 5.16
Personal Information 5.17(b)
Plan of Acquisition Merger 3.2
PRC 9.3
PRC Entities 9.3
Prospectus 14.15
Proxy Statement 8.5(i)
PubCo Share 7.7(a)
Required SPAC Shareholder Approval 11.1(e)
Restructuring 9.3
Sanctions 5.32
Second SPAC Merger Preamble
SPAC Preamble
SPAC Dissenting Shareholders 4.1(e)
SPAC Dissenting Shares 4.1(e)
SPAC SEC Documents 6.11(a)
SPAC Shareholder Approval Matters 8.5(ii)
SPAC Special Meeting 8.5(i)
SPAC Sub Preamble
Surviving Company 3.1
Transfer Taxes 4.7
Trust Account 6.7

 

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ARTICLE II
INITIAL MERGERS

 

2.1            Initial Mergers. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement and in accordance with the applicable provisions of BVI Companies Act, at the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, SPAC shall be merged with and into Merger Sub 1. Following the First SPAC Merger, the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub 1 shall cease and SPAC shall continue as the surviving company (the “Initial SPAC Surviving Sub”) in the First SPAC Merger under the Laws of the British Virgin Islands. Immediately following the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, Initial SPAC Surviving Sub shall be merged with and into Merger Sub 2. Following the Second SPAC Merger Effective Time, the separate corporate existence of Initial SPAC Surviving Sub shall cease and Merger Sub 2 shall continue as the surviving company (the “Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub”) in the Second SPAC Merger under the Laws of the British Virgin Islands as a wholly owned subsidiary of PubCo.

 

2.2            Initial Closings; Initial Mergers Effective Time. Unless this Agreement is earlier terminated in accordance with Article XIII, the closing of the First SPAC Merger (the “First Closing”) shall take place at the offices of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, 450 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York at 9:00 a.m. New York time and Cayman Islands time (10:00 a.m. BVI time) on a date no later than three (3) Business Days after the satisfaction or (if permissible) waiver of all the conditions set forth in Article XI (other than those conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the First Closing, but subject to the satisfaction or, if permissible, waiver of those conditions), or at such other place and time as the Company and SPAC may mutually agree upon in writing. The closing of the Second SPAC Merger (the “Second Closing”, and together with the First Closing, the “Initial Closings”) shall immediately follow the First Closing (and, for the avoidance of doubt, shall be on the same date as the First Closing). The parties may participate in the Initial Closings via electronic means by the mutual exchange of electronic signatures (including portable document format (.PDF) and Verisign). The date on which the Initial Closings occur is hereinafter referred to as the “Initial Closing Date”. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, at the Initial Closings, (i) SPAC and Merger Sub 1 shall execute a plan of merger (the “First Plan of Merger”) substantially in the form set out in Exhibit B-1 attached hereto and an articles of merger (the “First Articles of Merger”) and the parties hereto shall cause the First SPAC Merger to be consummated by filing First Articles of Merger (appending the First Plan of Merger) (and other documents required by BVI Companies Act) with the Registrar of Corporate Affairs of the British Virgin Islands in accordance with the relevant provisions of BVI Companies Act (the time as agreed in writing by the Company and SPAC and specified in the First Articles of Merger, being the “First SPAC Merger Effective Time”) and (ii) after the filing of the First Articles of Merger, Initial SPAC Surviving Sub and Merger Sub 2 shall execute a plan of merger (the “Second Plan of Merger”) substantially in the form set out in Exhibit B-2 attached hereto and an articles of merger (the “Second Articles of Merger”) and the parties hereto shall cause the Second SPAC Merger to be consummated by filing the Second Articles of Merger (appending the Second Plan of Merger) (and other documents required by BVI Companies Act) with the Registrar of Corporate Affairs of the British Virgin Islands in accordance with the relevant provisions of BVI Companies Act (the time as agreed in writing by the Company and Initial SPAC Surviving Sub and specified in the Second Articles of Merger, being the “Second SPAC Merger Effective Time”; it being understood that the Second SPAC Merger Effective Time and the First SPAC Merger Effective Time shall be on the same day).

 

2.3            Effect of the First SPAC Merger. At the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, the effect of the First SPAC Merger shall be as provided in this Agreement, the First Articles of Merger, the First Plan of Merger and the applicable provisions of BVI Companies Act. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject thereto, at the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, all the property, rights, privileges, agreements, powers and franchises, debts, liabilities, duties and obligations of each of SPAC and Merger Sub 1 shall become the property, rights, privileges, agreements, powers and franchises, debts, liabilities, duties and obligations of Initial SPAC Surviving Sub, which shall include the assumption by Initial SPAC Surviving Sub of any and all agreements, covenants, duties and obligations of SPAC and Merger Sub 1 set forth in this Agreement to be performed after the First SPAC Merger Effective Time.

 

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2.4            Memorandum and Articles of Association of Initial SPAC Surviving Sub. At the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the First SPAC Merger and without any action on the part of SPAC, Merger Sub 1 or any other Person, the memorandum and articles of association of Merger Sub 1, as in effect immediately prior to the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, shall become the memorandum and articles of association of the Initial SPAC Surviving Sub until thereafter amended as provided therein, herein and under the BVI Companies Act, except that the name of the Initial SPAC Surviving Sub reflected therein shall be “Blue Safari Group Acquisition Corp.”

 

2.5            Directors and Officers of Initial SPAC Surviving Sub. At the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, the board of directors and officers of Merger Sub 1 and SPAC shall cease to hold office, and the board of directors and officers of Initial SPAC Surviving Sub shall be appointed as determined by the Company, each to hold office in accordance with the memorandum and articles of association of the Initial SPAC Surviving Sub then effective or until their respective successors are duly elected or appointed and qualified.

 

2.6            Effect of the Second SPAC Merger. At the Second SPAC Merger Effective Time, the effect of the Second SPAC Merger shall be as provided in this Agreement, the Second Articles of Merger, the Second Plan of Merger and the applicable provisions of BVI Companies Act. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject thereto, at the Second SPAC Merger Effective Time, all the property, rights, privileges, agreements, powers and franchises, debts, liabilities, duties and obligations of each of Initial SPAC Surviving Sub and Merger Sub 2 shall become the property, rights, privileges, agreements, powers and franchises, debts, liabilities, duties and obligations of Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub, which shall include the assumption by Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub of any and all agreements, covenants, duties and obligations of SPAC and Merger Sub 2 set forth in this Agreement to be performed after the Second SPAC Merger Effective Time.

 

2.7            Memorandum and Articles of Association of Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub. At the Second SPAC Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the Second SPAC Merger and without any action on the part of Initial SPAC Surviving Sub, Merger Sub 2 or any other Person, the memorandum and articles of association of Initial SPAC Surviving Sub, as in effect immediately prior to the Second SPAC Merger Effective Time, shall become the memorandum and articles of association of Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub until thereafter amended as provided therein and under the BVI Companies Act, except that the name of the Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub reflected therein shall be “Blue Safari Merge II Limited.”

 

2.8            Directors and Officers of Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub. At the Second SPAC Merger Effective Time, the board of directors and officers of Merger Sub 2 and Initial SPAC Surviving Sub shall cease to hold office, and the board of directors and officers of Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub shall be appointed as determined by the Company, each to hold office in accordance with the memorandum and articles of association of Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub in effect or until their respective successors are duly elected or appointed and qualified.

 

2.9           Taking of Necessary Action; Further Action.

 

(a)            If, at any time after the First SPAC Merger, any further action is necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement and to vest Initial SPAC Surviving Sub, as the surviving company in the First SPAC Merger, with full right, title and interest in, to and under, and/or possession of, all assets, property, rights, privileges, powers and franchises of SPAC and Merger Sub 1, the officers and directors of SPAC and Merger Sub 1 are fully authorized in the name of their respective corporations or otherwise to take, and will take, all such lawful and necessary action, so long as such action is not inconsistent with this Agreement.

 

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(b)            If, at any time after the Second SPAC Merger, any further action is necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement and to vest Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub, as the surviving company in the Second SPAC Merger, with full right, title and interest in, to and under, and/or possession of, all assets, property, rights, privileges, powers and franchises of Initial SPAC Surviving Sub and Merger Sub 2, the officers and directors of Initial SPAC Surviving Sub and Merger Sub 2 are fully authorized in the name of their respective corporations or otherwise to take, and will take, all such lawful and necessary action, so long as such action is not inconsistent with this Agreement.

 

ARTICLE III
ACQUISITION MERGER

 

3.1            Acquisition Merger. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement and in accordance with the applicable provisions of Cayman Companies Act, at the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, Merger Sub 3 shall be merged with and into the Company. Following the Acquisition Merger, the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub 3 shall cease and the Company shall continue as the surviving company in the Acquisition Merger (the “Surviving Company”) under the Laws of the Cayman Islands and become a wholly owned subsidiary of PubCo.

 

3.2            Acquisition Closing; Acquisition Closing Effective Time. Unless this Agreement is earlier terminated in accordance with Article XIII, the closing of the Acquisition Merger (the “Acquisition Closing”, and together with the Initial Closings, the “Closings”) shall take place at the offices of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, 450 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York at 9:00 a.m. New York time and Cayman Islands time (10:00 a.m. BVI time) one Business Day after the Initial Closing Date (the “Closing Date”), or at such other place and time as the Company and SPAC may mutually agree upon in writing. The parties may participate in the Acquisition Closing via electronic means by the mutual exchange of electronic signatures (including portable document format (.PDF) and Verisign). Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, at the Acquisition Closing, the Company and Merger Sub 3 shall execute a plan of merger (the “Plan of Acquisition Merger”) substantially in the form set out in Exhibit C attached hereto and the parties hereto shall cause the Acquisition Merger to be consummated by filing the Plan of Acquisition Merger (and other documents required by Cayman Companies Act) with the Registrar of Companies of the Cayman Islands in accordance with the relevant provisions of Cayman Companies Act (the time as agreed in writing by the Company and SPAC and specified in the Plan of Acquisition Merger, being the “Acquisition Merger Effective Time”; it being understood that the Acquisition Merger Effective Time shall be on a day that is one Business Day after the First SPAC Merger Effective Time and the Second SPAC Merger Effective Time).

 

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3.3           Effect of the Acquisition Merger. At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, the effect of the Acquisition Merger shall be as provided in this Agreement, the Plan of Acquisition Merger and the applicable provisions of Cayman Companies Act. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject thereto, at the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, all the property, rights, privileges, agreements, powers and franchises, debts, liabilities, duties and obligations of each of Merger Sub 3 and the Company shall become the property, rights, privileges, agreements, powers and franchises, debts, liabilities, duties and obligations of the Company, as the Surviving Company, which shall include the assumption by the Surviving Company of any and all agreements, covenants, duties and obligations of Merger Sub 3 and the Company set forth in this Agreement to be performed after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time.

 

3.4           Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Surviving Company. At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the Acquisition Merger and without any action on the part of the Company, Merger Sub 3 or any other Person, the memorandum and articles of association of the Merger Sub 3, as in effect immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, shall become the memorandum and articles of association of the Surviving Company until thereafter amended as provided therein and under the Cayman Companies Act, except that the name of the Surviving Company reflected therein shall be “Bitdeer Technologies Holding Company.”

 

3.5           Directors and Officers of the Surviving Company(a)      . At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, the directors of the Company as of immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time shall be the directors of the Surviving Company, each to hold office in accordance with the memorandum and articles of association of the Surviving Company until the earlier of his or her resignation or removal or he or she otherwise ceases to be a director or until his or her respective successor is duly elected and qualified, as the case may be. The officers of the Company immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time shall be the officers of the Surviving Company, each to hold office in accordance with the memorandum and articles of association of the Surviving Company until the earlier of his or her resignation or removal or he or she otherwise ceases to be an officer or until his or her respective successor is duly elected and qualified, as the case may be.

 

3.6           Taking of Necessary Action; Further Action. If, at any time after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, any further action is necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement and to vest the Surviving Company with full right, title and interest in, to and under, and/or possession of, all assets, property, rights, privileges, powers and franchises of Merger Sub 3 and the Company, the officers and directors of Merger Sub 3 and the Company are fully authorized in the name of their respective corporations or otherwise to take, and will take, all such lawful and necessary action, so long as such action is not inconsistent with this Agreement.

 

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3.7           U.S. Tax Treatment of the Mergers. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, it is intended that (i) the Initial Mergers, taken together, shall qualify as a transaction treated as a reorganization pursuant to Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code, (ii) the Acquisition Merger will qualify as a reorganization pursuant to Section 368(a) of the Code and (iii) this Agreement shall constitute a “plan of reorganization” within the meaning of United States Treasury Regulations Section 1.368-2(g) with respect to each of the Initials Mergers and the Acquisition Merger (the “Intended Tax Treatment”). The parties to this Agreement hereby (i) adopt this Agreement as a “plan of reorganization” within the meaning of Sections 1.368-2(g) and 1.368-3(a) of the United States Treasury Regulations and (ii) agree to report and file all Tax and other informational returns on a basis consistent with the Intended Tax Treatment, and not otherwise take any U.S. federal income tax position inconsistent with this Section 3.7, in each case, to the extent permitted by applicable Law. No such party shall assert that such reporting is not permitted by Law, or otherwise take a position inconsistent with the Intended Tax Treatment, unless (i) such party first makes a determination in good faith based on advice of a law firm or accounting firm that such reporting is not permitted by Law and (ii) consults in good faith with the other parties and the Sponsor about such determination. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the parties acknowledge and agree that no party is making any representation or warranty as to the qualification of any Merger as a nontaxable transaction for U.S. federal income Tax purposes or as to the effect, if any, that any transaction consummated on, after or prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time has or may have on the U.S. federal income Tax treatment of the Mergers. Each of the parties acknowledges and agrees that (i) it has had the opportunity to obtain independent legal and Tax advice with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and (ii) none of the Company, SPAC, PubCo, Merger Sub 1, Merger Sub 2, Merger Sub 3 or any other Person shall have any liability or obligation to any Person if any Merger is determined not to qualify for the Intended Tax Treatment or otherwise not to qualify as a nontaxable transaction to the SPAC’s or Company’s shareholders for U.S. federal income Tax purposes.

 

3.8           American Depositary Shares. PubCo shall appoint a depositary bank to issue American depositary shares (“ADSs”) to represent PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares in accordance with the terms set forth in a deposit agreement and registered with the SEC on Form F-6 (the “ADS Registration Statement”). The Parties shall take all actions necessary to have the ADSs listed on the stock exchange. Each party shall execute and deliver such documents and take such action, as may reasonably be considered within the scope of such party’s obligations hereunder, necessary to effectuate the ADS structure.

 

ARTICLE IV
CONSIDERATION

 

4.1           Effect of First SPAC Merger on SPAC Securities.

 

(a)           Treatment of SPAC Units. Immediately prior to the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, without any action on the part of PubCo, SPAC, Merger Sub 1 or the SPAC Shareholders, each SPAC Unit issued and outstanding immediately prior to the First SPAC Merger Effective Time shall automatically be detached and the holder thereof shall be deemed to hold such number of SPAC Class A Ordinary Shares and SPAC Rights in accordance with the terms of the applicable SPAC Unit.

 

(b)           Conversion of SPAC Rights. Immediately prior to the First SPAC Merger Effective Time (but immediately subsequent to the detachment of the SPAC Units as set forth in Section 4.1(a)), pursuant to the terms and conditions of the SPAC Rights, each SPAC Right outstanding immediately prior to the First SPAC Merger Effective Time (and immediately subsequent to the detachment of the SPAC Units as set forth in Section 4.1(a)) shall be cancelled and cease to exist in exchange for the right to receive, without interest, one-tenth (1/10) of a SPAC Class A Ordinary Share. Fractional shares will either be rounded pursuant to the terms of the Rights Agreement dated as of June 9th, 2021 by and between SPAC and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, or otherwise addressed in accordance with the applicable provisions of British Virgin Islands law.

 

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(c)           Conversion of SPAC Ordinary Shares. At the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the First SPAC Merger and without any action on the part of PubCo, SPAC, Merger Sub 1 or the SPAC Shareholders, each SPAC Ordinary Share issued and outstanding immediately prior to the First SPAC Merger Effective Time (but immediately subsequent to the conversion of the SPAC Rights as set forth in Section 4.1(b)) (other than SPAC Dissenting Shares) shall automatically be cancelled and cease to exist in exchange for the right to receive, without interest, one PubCo Class A Ordinary Share, which will trade in the United States in the form of ADSs, and may be evidenced by American depositary receipts. Except as provided in this Section 4.1(c), no shares of PubCo will be issued or outstanding at any time prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time other than the PubCo Share unless otherwise agreed in writing between the SPAC and the Company.

 

(d)           Merger Sub 1 Share. At the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, each share of Merger Sub 1 that is issued and outstanding immediately prior to the First SPAC Merger Effective Time shall automatically convert into one share of Initial SPAC Surviving Sub, which shall constitute the only outstanding share of Initial SPAC Surviving Sub and be owned by PubCo.

 

(e)           SPAC Treasury Shares. Notwithstanding Section 4.1(c)above or any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if there are any SPAC Ordinary Shares that are owned by SPAC as treasury shares or any SPAC Ordinary Shares owned by any direct or indirect subsidiary of SPAC immediately prior to the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, at the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, such SPAC Ordinary Shares shall be canceled and shall cease to exist without any conversion thereof or payment or other consideration therefor.

 

(f)           SPAC Dissenting Shares. Each SPAC Ordinary Share (the “SPAC Dissenting Shares”) owned by SPAC Shareholders who have validly exercised and not effectively withdrawn or lost their rights to dissent from the First SPAC Merger pursuant to the BVI Companies Act (the “SPAC Dissenting Shareholders”) shall thereafter represent only the right to receive the applicable payments set forth in Section 4.5(c), unless and until such SPAC Dissenting Shareholder effectively withdraws its demand for, or loses its rights to, dissent from the First SPAC Merger pursuant to the BVI Companies Act with respect to any SPAC Dissenting Shares in accordance with Section 4.5(c).

 

(g)           PubCo Shares. At the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, the PubCo Share that was the only share of PubCo outstanding immediately prior to the First SPAC Merger Effective Time shall be redeemed for an amount equal to US$0.0000001 and cancelled.

 

4.2           Effect of Second SPAC Merger.

 

(a)           Merger Sub 2 Share. At the Second SPAC Merger Effective Time, the share of Merger Sub 2 that is issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Second SPAC Merger Effective Time shall automatically convert into one share of Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub, which shall constitute the only outstanding share of Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub and be owned by PubCo.

 

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(b)           Initial SPAC Subsidiary Shares. The share of Initial SPAC Surviving Sub that is outstanding immediately prior to the Second SPAC Merger Effective Time shall be cancelled for no consideration.

 

4.3           Effect of Acquisition Merger on Company Securities.

 

(a)           Conversion of Company Ordinary Shares and Company Preferred Shares. At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the Acquisition Merger and without any action on the part of PubCo, Merger Sub 3, the Company or the Company Shareholders, each Company Ordinary Share and Company Preferred Share issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time (other than any Key Executive Shares and Company Dissenting Shares) shall automatically be cancelled and cease to exist in exchange for the right to receive, without interest, such number of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares that is equal to the Exchange Ratio, which will trade in the United States in the form of ADSs.

 

(b)           Conversion of Key Executive Shares. At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the Acquisition Merger and without any action on the part of PubCo, Merger Sub 3, the Company or the Company Shareholders, each Key Executive Share issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time shall automatically be cancelled and cease to exist in exchange for the right to receive, without interest, such number of PubCo Class V Ordinary Shares that is equal to the Exchange Ratio. For avoidance of any doubt, from and after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, any Person that was a holder of Company Shares (other than Company Dissenting Shares) shall thereafter cease to be a Company Shareholder and only have the right to receive the applicable Per Share Merger Consideration with respect to each Company Share held by it pursuant to Sections 4.3(a) and 4.3(b).

 

(c)           Conversion of Company RSUs.

 

(i)           At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the Acquisition Merger and without any further action on the part of PubCo, Merger Sub 3, the Company or any holder of Company RSUs, each Company RSU outstanding immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, whether vested or unvested, shall be assumed by PubCo and converted into an award of restricted share units (each an “Assumed RSU”) representing the rights to receive, on the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, settlement and expiration provisions) as applied to each such Company RSU immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares, except that the number of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares subject to such Assumed RSU shall equal to the product of: (A) the number of Company Ordinary Shares that were subject to such Company RSU immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, multiplied by (B) the Exchange Ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole share.

 

(ii)           At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the Acquisition Merger and without any further action on the part of PubCo, Merger Sub 3 and the Company, the Company Plan shall be terminated and the Assumed RSUs shall be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan of PubCo (as defined below); provided that any references in the award documents for such Assumed RSUs to the Company or the Company Ordinary Shares shall instead mean PubCo and PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares, respectively.

 

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(d)           Conversion of Company Convertible Note. At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the Acquisition Merger and without any further action on the part of PubCo, Merger Sub 3, the Company or holder of the Company Convertible Note, the Company Convertible Note outstanding immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, shall be assumed by PubCo and represents the rights to receive, on the same terms and conditions as applied to such Company Convertible Note, PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares, except that the number of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares to be received upon conversion of the Company Convertible Note shall equal to the product of: (A) the number of Company Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Company Convertible Note, multiplied by (B) the Exchange Ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole share.

 

(e)            Company Dissenting Shares. Each Company Share (the “Company Dissenting Shares”) owned by Company Shareholders who have validly exercised and not effectively withdrawn or lost their rights to dissent from the Acquisition Merger pursuant to the Cayman Companies Act (the “Company Dissenting Shareholders”) shall thereafter represent only the right to receive the applicable payments set forth in Section 4.5(a), unless and until such Company Dissenting Shareholder effectively withdraws its demand for, or loses its rights to, dissent from the Acquisition Merger pursuant to the Cayman Companies Act with respect to any Company Dissenting Shares.

 

(f)            Share Capital of Merger Sub 3. Each share of Merger Sub 3 that is issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time shall, by virtue of the Acquisition Merger and without further action on the part of the sole shareholder of Merger Sub 3, be converted into and become one issued and outstanding ordinary share, par value US$0.0001 per share, of the Surviving Company, which shall constitute the only issued and outstanding shares of the Surviving Company immediately after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, and shall be owned by PubCo.

 

(g)           Adjustments. Without limiting the other provisions of this Agreement, if at any time during the period between the date of this Agreement and the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, any change in the outstanding securities of the Company, SPAC or PubCo shall occur (other than the issuance of additional shares of share capital of the Company, SPAC or PubCo as permitted by this Agreement), including by reason of any reclassification, recapitalization, share split (including a reverse share split), or combination, exchange, readjustment of shares, or similar transaction, or any share dividend or distribution paid in share, the Exchange Ratio and any other amounts payable pursuant to this Agreement shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect such change; provided, however, that this sentence shall not be construed to permit SPAC, the Company or PubCo to take any action with respect to its securities that is prohibited by the terms of this Agreement.

 

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4.4           Payment of Merger Consideration.

 

(a)         At least three (3) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, the Company shall prepare and deliver to SPAC a statement (the “Company Closing Statement”) setting forth in good faith as of the Closing Date: (a) the aggregate number of Company Ordinary Shares (by classes) and Company Preferred Shares (by series) issued and outstanding; (b) the aggregate number of Company Ordinary Shares (by classes) underlying vested Company RSUs issued and outstanding; (c) the aggregate number of Company Shares issuable upon the exercise and conversion of the Company Convertible Note; (d) the aggregate number of Company Total Shares, (e) the Company’s calculation of the Per Share Equity Value; (f) the Company’s calculation of the Exchange Ratio, in each case, including reasonable supporting detail therefor; and (g) a list setting forth, with respect to each Company Shareholder, the name and address of such Company Shareholder, the number of Company Ordinary Shares and Company Preferred Shares owned by such Company Shareholder as of immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, and the number of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares and PubCo Class V Ordinary Shares to be issued to such Company Shareholder at the Acquisition Closing. From and after delivery of the Company Closing Statement until the Acquisition Closing, the Company shall (x) cooperate with and provide SPAC and its representatives all information reasonably requested by SPAC or any of its representatives and within the Company’s or its representatives’ possession or control in connection with SPAC’s review of the Company Closing Statement and (y) consider in good faith any comments to the Company Closing Statement provided by SPAC, and the Company shall revise such Company Closing Statement to incorporate any changes given such comments.

 

(b)         Prior to the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, PubCo shall appoint an exchange agent reasonably acceptable to the Company and SPAC (in such capacity, the “Exchange Agent”), for the purpose of exchanging (i) Company Shares for a number of PubCo Ordinary Shares or, at PubCo’s sole discretion, ADSs representing PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares, and (ii) SPAC Ordinary Shares for a number of PubCo Ordinary Shares or, at PubCo’s sole discretion, ADSs representing PubCo Class A Ordianry Shares, each in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, the First Plan of Merger, the Second Plan of Merger and the Plan of Acquisition Merger, as applicable. At or prior to the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, PubCo shall deposit, or cause to be deposited with the Exchange Agent, (i) that number of ADSs representing PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares and (ii) that number of PubCo Class V Ordinary Shares, as calculated pursuant to Section 4.1(c), Section 4.3(a) and Section 4.3(b). If the Exchange Agent requires that, as a condition to receive the PubCo Ordinary Shares or, at PubCo’s sole discretion, ADSs representing PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares, any holder of Company Shares, SPAC Ordinary Shares deliver a letter of transmittal to the Exchange Agent, then at or as promptly as practicable following the First SPAC Merger Effective Time or the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, as the case may be, PubCo shall send, or shall cause the Exchange Agent to send, to each SPAC Shareholder a letter of transmittal for use in such exchange, in a form reasonably acceptable to the Company and SPAC (a “SPAC Letter of Transmittal”) and to each Company Shareholder a letter of transmittal for use in such exchange, in a form reasonably acceptable to the Company and SPAC (a “Company Letter of Transmittal”).

 

(c)           Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 4.4, any obligation on PubCo under this Agreement to issue PubCo Ordinary Shares to (i) SPAC Shareholders entitled to PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares or (ii) Company Shareholders entitled to receive PubCo Ordinary Shares shall be satisfied (a) by PubCo issuing such PubCo Ordinary Shares directly to the holders entitled thereto by entering such holders on the register of members maintained by PubCo (or its share registrar) for the PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares or PubCo Class V Ordinary Shares, as applicable, (b) in the case of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares to be issued in the form of unrestricted ADSs, by satisfying the requirements of the deposit agreement with the depositary bank to issue the ADSs in book entry form and instructing the depositary bank to deliver such ADSs to the Exchange Agent for further delivery through the book entry transfer facilities maintained by to DTC to the SPAC Shareholders and Company Shareholders entitled thereto, and (c) in the case of all PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares subject to restrictions on sale and/or transfer and all PubCo Class V Ordianry Shares converted to PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares, by instructing the depositary bank in writing to accept for deposit the restricted PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares and issue restricted ADSs in book entry form registered on the books of the depositary bank in the name(s) and at the address(es) of the holder(s) entitled thereto and affixed with the applicable legends reflecting the restrictions on sale and/or transfer.

 

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(d)           Each SPAC Shareholder shall be entitled to receive such number of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares as calculated pursuant to Section 4.1(c) as soon as reasonably practicable after the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, but subject to the delivery to the Exchange Agent of the following items prior thereto: (i) the certificate(s), if any, representing SPAC Ordinary Shares (“SPAC Certificates”) (or a Lost Certificate Affidavit) and (ii) a properly completed and duly executed SPAC Letter of Transmittal (if required). Until so surrendered, each such SPAC Certificate shall represent after the First SPAC Merger Effective Time for all purposes only the right to receive such number of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares as calculated pursuant to Section 4.1(c) (as evidenced by the SPAC Certificate).

 

(e)           Each Company Shareholder shall be entitled to receive such number of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares or PubCo Class V Ordinary Shares, as the case may be, as calculated pursuant to Section 4.3(a) and Section 4.3(b), as soon as reasonably practicable after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, but subject to the delivery to the Exchange Agent of the following items prior thereto: (i) the certificate(s), if any, representing such Company Shares (“Company Certificates” and together with the SPAC Certificates, the “Stockholder Certificates” (or a Lost Certificate Affidavit)) and (ii) a properly completed and duly executed Company Letter of Transmittal (if required) (the documents to be submitted to the Exchange Agent pursuant to this sentence and the first sentence of Section 4.4(d), as applicable, may be referred to herein collectively as the “Transmittal Documents”). Until so surrendered, each such Company Certificate shall represent after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time for all purposes only the right to receive such number of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares or PubCo Class V Ordinary Shares, as the case may be, as calculated pursuant to Section 4.3(a) and Section 4.3(b) (as evidenced by the Company Certificate).

 

(f)            If any PubCo Class A Ordinary Share or PubCo Class V Ordinary Share is to be delivered or issued to a Person other than the Person in whose name the surrendered Stockholder Certificate is registered immediately prior to the First SPAC Merger Effective Time or Acquisition Merger Effective Time, as applicable, it shall be a condition to such delivery that (i) in the case of Company Shares, the transfer of such Company Shares shall have been permitted in accordance with the terms of the Organizational Documents of the Company and in case of SPAC Ordinary Shares, the transfer of such SPAC Ordinary Shares shall have been permitted in accordance with the Organizational Documents of SPAC, (ii) the recipient of such PubCo Class A Ordinary Share or PubCo Class V Ordinary Share, as applicable, or the Person in whose name such PubCo Class A Ordinary Share or PubCo Class V Ordinary Share is delivered or issued, shall have already executed and delivered duly executed counterparts to the applicable Transmittal Documents as are reasonably deemed necessary by the Exchange Agent and (iii) the Person requesting such delivery shall have paid to the Exchange Agent any transfer or other Taxes required as a result of such delivery to a Person other than the registered holder of such Stockholder Certificate, or establish to the satisfaction of the Exchange Agent that such Tax has been paid or is not payable.

 

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(g)           Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the event that any Stockholder Certificate shall have been lost, stolen or destroyed, in lieu of delivery of a Stockholder Certificate to the Exchange Agent, the SPAC Shareholder or Company Shareholder, as applicable, may instead deliver to the Exchange Agent an affidavit of lost certificate and indemnity of loss in form and substance reasonably acceptable to PubCo (a “Lost Certificate Affidavit”), which at the reasonable discretion of PubCo may include a requirement that the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed Stockholder Certificate deliver a bond in such sum as it may reasonably direct as indemnity against any claim that may be made against PubCo, SPAC or the Surviving Company with respect to the Company Shares or SPAC Ordinary Shares, as applicable, represented by the Stockholder Certificates alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed. Any Lost Certificate Affidavit properly executed and delivered in accordance with this Section 4.4(g) shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be treated as a Stockholder Certificate for all purposes of this Agreement.

 

(h)           After the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, the register of members of the Company shall be closed, and thereafter there shall be no further registration on the register of members of the Surviving Company of transfers of Company Shares that were issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time. After the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, the register of members of SPAC shall be closed, and thereafter there shall be no further registration on the register of members of SPAC of transfers of SPAC Ordinary Shares that were issued and outstanding immediately prior to the First SPAC Merger Effective Time. No dividends or other distributions declared or made after the date of this Agreement with respect to PubCo Ordinary Shares with a record date after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time (in the case of Company Shares) or the First SPAC Merger Effective Time (in the case of SPAC Ordinary Shares) will be paid to the holders of any Company Shares that were issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time or SPAC Ordinary Shares that were issued and outstanding immediately prior to the First SPAC Merger Effective Time (as applicable) in either case until the holders of record of such Company Shares or SPAC Ordinary Shares (as applicable) shall have provided the applicable Transmittal Documents in accordance with Section 4.4(d) and Section 4.4(e). Subject to applicable Law, following the delivery of the applicable Transmittal Documents, the Exchange Agent shall promptly deliver to the record holders thereof, without interest, the applicable PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares or PubCo Class V Ordinary Shares and the amount of any such dividends or other distributions with a record date after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time or the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, as applicable, theretofore paid with respect to such PubCo Ordinary Shares.

 

(i)            All securities issued upon the surrender of Stockholder Certificates (or delivery of a Lost Certificate Affidavit) in accordance with the terms hereof shall be deemed to have been issued in full satisfaction of all rights pertaining to SPAC Ordinary Shares or Company Shares, as applicable, represented by such Stockholder Certificates, provided that any restrictions on the sale and transfer of such Company Shares or SPAC Ordinary Shares shall also apply to the PubCo Ordinary Shares so issued in exchange, as applicable (such PubCo Ordinary Shares so restricted may not be issued in the form of unrestricted ADSs through the book-entry transfer system of DTC). Any portion of the PubCo Ordinary Shares made available to the Exchange Agent pursuant to Section 4.4(b) that remains unclaimed by SPAC Shareholders or Company Shareholders one year after the First SPAC Merger Effective Time shall be returned to PubCo, upon demand, and any such SPAC Shareholder or Company Shareholder, as applicable, who has not exchanged its SPAC Ordinary Shares or Company Shares, as applicable, for the applicable portion of PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares or PubCo Class V Ordinary Shares in accordance with this Section 4.4 prior to that time shall thereafter look only to PubCo for payment of the applicable PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares or PubCo Class V Ordinary Shares, without any interest thereon (but with any dividends paid with respect thereto). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, none of the Surviving Company, PubCo or any other party hereto or any representative of any of the foregoing shall be liable to any Person for any amount properly paid to a public official pursuant to any applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar Law.

 

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(j)            Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, no fraction of a PubCo Ordinary Share will be issued by virtue of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, and each holder of SPAC Ordinary Shares or Company Shares, as applicable who would otherwise be entitled to a fraction of a PubCo Ordinary Share (after aggregating all PubCo Ordinary Shares to which such holder otherwise would be entitled) shall instead have the number of PubCo Ordinary Shares issued to such holder rounded up or down to the nearest whole share (with 0.5 of a share or greater rounded up), as applicable. Such fractional share interests will not entitle the owner thereof to vote or to any rights of a shareholder of PubCo.

 

4.5           Dissenter’s Rights.

 

(a)           No person who has validly exercised their dissenters’ rights pursuant to the Cayman Companies Act shall be entitled to receive the Per Share Merger Consideration with respect to the Company Dissenting Shares owned by such Company Dissenting Shareholder unless and until such Company Dissenting Shareholder shall have effectively withdrawn or lost their dissenters’ rights under the Cayman Companies Act. Each Company Dissenting Shareholder shall be entitled to receive only the payment resulting from the procedure set forth in the Cayman Companies Act with respect to the Company Dissenting Shares owned by such Company Dissenting Shareholder. The Company shall give SPAC (i) prompt notice of any notices of objection, notices of dissent, written demands for appraisal, demands for fair value, attempted withdrawals of such demands, and any other instruments served pursuant to applicable Laws that are received by the Company relating to any Company Dissenting Shareholder’s rights of dissent under the Cayman Companies Act and (ii) the opportunity to direct all negotiations and proceedings with respect to demand for appraisal under the Cayman Companies Act. The Company shall not, except with the prior written consent of SPAC, voluntarily make any payment with respect to any demands for appraisal, offer to settle or settle any such demands or approve any withdrawal of any such demands.

 

(b)           In the event that any written notices of objection to the Acquisition Merger are served by any Company Shareholders pursuant section 238(2) of the Cayman Companies Act, the Company shall serve written notice of the authorization and approval of this Agreement, the Plan of Acquisition Merger and the Acquisition Merger on such shareholders pursuant to section 238(4) of the Cayman Companies Act within twenty (20) days of obtaining the Company Shareholder Approval, provided, that prior to serving any such notice, the Company shall consult with SPAC with respect to such notice and shall afford SPAC a reasonable opportunity to comment thereon.

 

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(c)           No person who has validly exercised their dissenters’ rights pursuant to the BVI Companies Act shall be entitled to receive applicable PubCo Class A Ordinary Shares under Section 4.1(c) with respect to the SPAC Dissenting Shares owned by such SPAC Dissenting Shareholder unless such SPAC Dissenting Shareholder shall have, prior to the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, effectively withdrawn or lost their dissenters’ rights under the BVI Companies Act. Each SPAC Dissenting Shareholder shall be entitled to receive only the payment resulting from the procedure set forth in the BVI Companies Act with respect to the SPAC Dissenting Shares owned by such SPAC Dissenting Shareholder. SPAC shall give the Company (i) prompt notice of any notices of objection, notices of dissent, written demands for appraisal, demands for fair value, attempted withdrawals of such demands, and any other instruments served pursuant to applicable Laws that are received by SPAC relating to any SPAC Dissenting Shareholder’s rights of dissent under the BVI Companies Act and (ii) the opportunity to direct all negotiations and proceedings with respect to demand for appraisal under the BVI Companies Act. SPAC shall not, except with the prior written consent of the Company, voluntarily make any payment with respect to any demands for appraisal, offer to settle or settle any such demands or approve any withdrawal of any such demands.

 

(d)           In the event that any written notices of objection to the First SPAC Merger are served by any SPAC Shareholders pursuant section 179 of the BVI Companies Act, SPAC shall serve written notice of the authorization and approval of this Agreement, the First Plan of Merger and the First SPAC Merger on such shareholders pursuant to section 179 of the BVI Companies Act within twenty (20) days of obtaining the Required SPAC Shareholder Approval, provided, that prior to serving any such notice, SPAC shall consult with the Company with respect to such notice and shall afford the Company a reasonable opportunity to comment thereon.

 

4.6           Withholding Rights. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, SPAC, PubCo, the Company, the Surviving Company and their respective Affiliates shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from amounts otherwise payable pursuant to this Agreement, any amount required to be deducted and withheld with respect to the making of such payment under applicable Law; provided, that if PubCo or any party acting on its behalf determines that any payment hereunder is subject to deduction and/or withholding, then PubCo shall (a) provide written notice to the recipient of such payment as soon as reasonably practicable after such determination and (b) consult and cooperate with the recipient of such payment reasonably and in good faith to reduce or eliminate any such deduction or withholding to the extent permitted by applicable Law. To the extent that amounts are so withheld and paid over to the appropriate Authority, such withheld amounts shall be treated for all purposes of this Agreement as having been paid to the Person in respect of which such deduction and withholding was made. Any amounts so withheld shall be timely remitted to the applicable Authority.

 

4.7           Transfer Taxes. The Company shall bear and pay any transfer, documentary, sales, use, stamp, registration, value added or other similar Taxes (“Transfer Taxes”). The parties shall file (or cause to be filed) all necessary Tax Returns with respect to all such Transfer Taxes. The parties agree to reasonably cooperate to (i) sign and deliver such resale and other certificates or forms as may be necessary or appropriate to establish an exemption from (or otherwise reduce) any such Transfer Taxes and (ii) prepare and file (or cause to be prepared and filed) all Tax Returns in respect of any such Transfer Taxes.

 

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ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY

 

Except as set forth in the Company Disclosure Schedule (it being understood that any information set forth in one section or subsection of the Company Disclosure Schedule shall be deemed to qualify the section or subsection of this Agreement to which it corresponds in number along with each other section or subsection of this Agreement to the extent that it is reasonably apparent that such information is relevant to such other section of subsection), the Company represents and warrants to SPAC, SPAC Sub and the Acquisition Entities that:

 

5.1           Corporate Existence and Power. The Company is an exempted company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the Cayman Islands and each Subsidiary of the Company is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or organization. The Company has all requisite power and authority, corporate and otherwise to own and operate its properties and assets and to carry on its business as presently conducted. Each Subsidiary of the Company has all requisite power and authority, corporate and otherwise to own and operate its properties and assets and to carry on its business as presently conducted, other than as would not be reasonably expected to individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect. Each member of the Company Group is duly licensed or qualified to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the properties owned or leased by it or the operation of its business as currently conducted makes such licensing or qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so licensed, qualified or in good standing would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

5.2           Authorization. The Company Group has the requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Additional Agreement to which it is a party and to perform all obligations to be performed by it hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company Group of this Agreement and the Additional Agreements to which it is a party, the consummation by the Company Group of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Company Group (including the board of directors of the Company), subject to the authorization and approval of this Agreement, the Plan of Acquisition Merger and the transactions contemplated hereby by way of a special resolution of the shareholders of the Company passed by the affirmative vote of holders of Company Shares representing at least two-thirds of the votes of the Company Shares present and voting in person or by proxy at a meeting of the shareholders of the Company in accordance with the memorandum and articles of association of the Company and the Cayman Companies Act (collectively, the “Company Shareholder Approval”). The affirmative vote of the holders that are parties to the Voting and Support Agreement is sufficient to duly obtain the Company Shareholder Approval in accordance with the Cayman Companies Act and the Company’s Organizational Documents. This Agreement has been, and each Additional Agreement (when executed and delivered by the Company Group) will be, duly and validly executed and delivered by the Company Group, and assuming due and valid authorization, execution and delivery by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement constitutes, and each Additional Agreement (when executed and delivered by the Company Group) will constitute, a valid and legally binding obligation of the Company Group, enforceable against the Company Group in accordance with their respective terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws of general applicability relating to or affecting creditors’ rights and to general principles of equity (the “Bankruptcy and Equity Exception”).

 

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5.3           Governmental Authorization. Neither the execution, delivery nor performance by the Company Group of this Agreement or any Additional Agreements to which it is a party requires any notice to, consent, approval, permit, license or other action by or in respect of, or registration, declaration or filing with, any Authority.

 

5.4           Non-Contravention. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement and any Additional Agreements to which it is a party does not and will not (a) contravene or conflict with the Organizational Documents of the Company Group, (b) contravene or conflict with or constitute a violation of any provision of any Law or Order binding upon or applicable to the Company Group, (c) constitute a default under or breach of (with or without the giving of notice or the passage of time or both) or violate or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation, amendment or acceleration of any right or obligation of the Company Group or require any payment or reimbursement or to a loss of any material benefit relating to the business to which the Company Group is entitled under any provision of any Permit, Contract or other instrument or obligations binding upon the Company Group or by which any of the Company Ordinary Share, or any of the Company Group’s assets is or may be bound, (d) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien on any of the Company Ordinary Shares, (e) cause a loss of any material benefit relating to the business to which the Company Group is entitled under any provision of any permit or Contract or (f) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien (except for Permitted Liens) on any of the Company Group’s material assets, except, in the cases of (b) to (d), for such conflict, violation, breach, default or failure to act that would not be reasonably expected to, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

5.5           Capital Structure.

 

(a)           Share Capital. The Company has an authorized capital of US$50,000 consisting of (i) 491,722,670,897 Company Class A Ordinary Shares, of which 4,384,796,703 are issued and outstanding as of the date hereof, (ii) 5,631,795,619 Company Class B Ordinary Shares, of which 5,631,795,619 are issued and outstanding as of the date hereof, (iii) 461,033,549 Series A preferred shares, par value US$0.0000001 per share, of which 461,033,549 are issued and outstanding as of the date hereof; (iv) 870,232,230 Series B preferred shares, par value US$0.0000001 per share, of which 870,232,230 are issued and outstanding as of the date hereof; and (v) 1,314,267,705 Series B+ preferred shares, par value US$0.0000001 per share, of which 1,314,267,705 are issued and outstanding as of the date hereof. No Company Share is held in its treasury. All of the issued and outstanding Company Shares have been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and non-assessable, and are not subject to any preemptive rights or have been issued in violation of any preemptive or similar rights of any Person. All of the issued and outstanding Company Shares are owned legally and beneficially by the Company Shareholders set forth on Section 5.5(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule. The only Company Shares that will be issued and outstanding immediately after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time will be the Company Ordinary Shares owned by PubCo. No other class in the share capital of the Company is authorized or issued or outstanding.

 

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(b)           Company RSUs. As of the date hereof, (i) an aggregate of 2,548,933,157 Company Class A Ordinary Shares were reserved for issuance pursuant to the Company Plan, and (ii) there are outstanding Company RSUs with respect to an aggregate of 1,101,772,000 Company Class A Ordinary Shares, none of which is vested. There are no Contracts to which the Company is a party obligating the Company to accelerate the vesting of any Company RSUs as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (whether alone or upon the occurrence of any additional or subsequent events). The Company has made available to the SPAC Parties accurate and complete copies of (i) the Company Plan pursuant to which the Company has granted the Company RSUs that are currently outstanding, and (ii) the form of award agreement evidencing such Company RSUs. There are no award agreements evidencing any Company RSUs with terms that are materially different from those set forth in the form of award agreement that has been made available to the SPAC Parties.

 

(c)           Company Convertible Note. Section 5.5(c) of the Company Disclosure Schedule set forth as of the date of this Agreement a complete and correct list of each Company Convertible Note.

 

(d)           Other than the Company RSUs, and the Company Convertible Note referred to in Section 5.5(c) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, there are no: (i) outstanding subscriptions, calls, options, warrants, rights (including preemptive rights), puts or other securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Company Shares or the equity interests of the Company, or any other Contracts to which the Company is a party or by which the Company is bound obligating the Company to issue or sell any shares of, other equity interests in or debt securities of, the Company, (ii) equity equivalents, or share appreciation rights, phantom stock or share ownership interests or similar rights in the Company, (iii) outstanding contractual obligations of the Company to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any securities or equity interests of the Company, or (iv) outstanding bonds, debentures, notes or other indebtedness of the Company having the right to vote (or convertible into, or exchangeable for, securities having the right to vote) on any matter for which the Company’s shareholders may vote. Other than the Voting and Support Agreement, the Company is not a party to any shareholders agreement, voting agreement, proxies, registration rights agreement or other similar agreements relating to its equity interests.

 

5.6           Charter Documents. Copies of Organizational Documents of each member of the Company Group have heretofore been made available to the SPAC Parties, and such copies are each true and complete copies of such instruments as amended and in effect on the date hereof. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary of the Company has taken any action in violation of its Organizational Documents.

 

5.7           Corporate Records. The register of members and all proceedings of the board of directors, including committees thereof, and shareholders of the Company Group since January 26, 2021, have been made available to the SPAC Parties, and are true, correct and complete copies of the original register of members or the equivalent documents and such proceeding records of the Company Group.

 

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5.8           Subsidiaries.

 

(a)           Section 5.8(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth the name of each Subsidiary of the Company, and with respect to each Subsidiary, its jurisdiction of organization, its authorized shares or other equity interests (if applicable), and the number of issued and outstanding shares or other equity interests and the record holders thereof. Each Subsidiary of the Company (i) is a legal entity duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of its jurisdiction of organization and (ii) has all requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and assets and to carry on its business as now conducted. (i) All of the outstanding equity securities of each Subsidiary of the Company are duly authorized and validly issued, duly registered and non-assessable (if applicable), were offered, sold and delivered in material compliance with all applicable securities Laws, and are owned by the Company or one of its Subsidiaries free and clear of all Liens (other than those, if any, imposed by such Subsidiary’s Organizational Documents); (ii) there are no Contracts to which the Company or any of its Affiliates is a party or bound with respect to the voting (including voting trusts or proxies) of the shares or other equity interests of any Subsidiary of the Company other than the Organizational Documents of such Subsidiary; (iii) there are no outstanding or authorized options, warrants, rights, agreements, subscriptions, convertible securities or commitments to which any Subsidiary of the Company is a party or which are binding upon any Subsidiary of the Company providing for the issuance or redemption of any shares or other equity interests in or of any Subsidiary of the Company; (iv) there are no outstanding equity appreciation, phantom equity, profit participation or similar rights granted by any Subsidiary of the Company; (v) except as set forth in Section 5.8(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, no Subsidiary of the Company has any limitation on its ability to make any distributions or dividends to its equity holders, whether by Contract, Order or applicable Law; (vi) except for equity interests of the Subsidiaries listed in Section 5.8(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company Group does not own or have any rights to acquire, directly or indirectly, any shares or other equity interests of, or otherwise Control, any Person; (vii) none of the Company or its Subsidiaries is a participant in any joint venture, partnership or similar arrangement, and (viii) except as set forth in Section 5.8(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, there are no outstanding contractual obligations of the Company or its Subsidiaries to provide funds to, or make any investment (in the form of a loan, capital contribution or otherwise) in, any other Person.

 

5.9           Consents. No Contracts binding upon the Company Group or by which any of the Company Ordinary Share, or any of the Company Group’s assets are bound, requiring a consent, approval, authorization, order or other action of or filing with any Person (other than the Company Group) as a result of the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement or any of the Additional Agreements or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.

 

5.10         Financial Statements.

 

(a)           The Company has made available to the SPAC Parties true and complete copies of (i) the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company Group as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, consisting of the audited consolidated balance sheets as of such dates, the audited consolidated income statements for the twelve (12) month periods ended on such dates, and the audited consolidated cash flow statements for the twelve (12) month periods ended on such dates, audited in accordance with the requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and (ii) reviewed financial statements of the Company as of and for the six (6) month period ended June 30, 2021 (the “Balance Sheet Date”), consisting of the unaudited consolidated balance sheets as of such date (the “Company Balance Sheet”), the reviewed consolidated income statement for the six (6) month periods ended on such date, and the reviewed consolidated cash flow statements for the six (6) month periods ended on such date ((i) and (ii) collectively, the “Financial Statements”).

 

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(b)           The Financial Statements are complete and accurate and fairly present in all material respects, in conformity with the IFRS applied on a consistent basis in all material respects, the financial position of the Company Group as of the dates thereof and the results of operations of the Company Group for the periods reflected therein. The Financial Statements (i) were prepared from the Books and Records of the Company; (ii) were prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with its applicable accounting standards consistently applied; (iii) contain and reflect all necessary adjustments and accruals for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial condition in all material respects as of their dates including for all warranty, maintenance, service and indemnification obligations; and (iv) contain and reflect adequate provisions for all liabilities for all material Taxes applicable to the Company with respect to the periods then ended.

 

(c)           Except as specifically disclosed, reflected or fully reserved against on the Company Balance Sheet, and for liabilities and obligations of a similar nature and in similar amounts incurred in the ordinary course of business since the Balance Sheet Date, there are no material liabilities, debts or obligations of any nature (whether accrued, fixed or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, asserted or unasserted or otherwise), or any “off-balance sheet arrangements” relating to the Company. All material debts and liabilities, fixed or contingent, which should be included under IFRS on the Company Balance Sheet are included therein.

 

(d)           The Company Balance Sheet accurately reflects in all material respects the outstanding Indebtedness of the Company as of the date thereof. Except as set forth in the Financial Statements, the Company does not have any material Indebtedness.

 

5.11         Internal Accounting Controls. The Company Group maintains a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that:

 

(i)           transactions are executed only in accordance with the respective management’s authorization;

 

(ii)          all income and expense items are promptly and properly recorded for the relevant periods in accordance with the revenue recognition and expense policies maintained by the Company Group, as permitted by the IFRS;

 

(iii)         access to assets is permitted only in accordance with the respective management’s authorization; and

 

(iv)         recorded assets are compared with existing assets at reasonable intervals, and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences.

 

5.12         Absence of Certain Changes. Since December 31, 2020, except as set forth on Section 5.12 of the Company Disclosure Schedule or contemplated by this Agreement, any Additional Agreements or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, (a) the Company Group has conducted the business in the ordinary course consistent with past practices; (b) there has not been any Material Adverse Effect; and (c) the Company Group has not taken any action set forth in Section 8.1, nor has any such event occurred.

 

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5.13         Properties; Title to the Company Group’s Assets.

 

(a)           The material items of Tangible Personal Property have no defects, are in good operating condition and repair and function in accordance with their intended uses (ordinary wear and tear excepted) and have been properly maintained, and are suitable for their present uses and meet all specifications and warranty requirements with respect thereto; and all of the Tangible Personal Property is in the control of the Company or its employees.

 

(b)           The Company Group has good, valid and marketable title in and to, or in the case of the assets which are leased or licensed pursuant to Contracts, a valid leasehold interest or license in or a right to use, all of their assets reflected on the Company Balance Sheet or acquired after Balance Sheet Date, other than as would not be material, individually or in the aggregate, to the Company Group. No such asset is subject to any Liens other than Permitted Liens. The Company Group’s assets constitute all of the material assets of any kind or description whatsoever, including goodwill, for the Company Group to operate the business immediately after the Closings in the same manner as the business is currently being conducted. Section 5.13(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true, correct and complete list of the model and number of cryptocurrency miners owned by the Company Group.

 

5.14         Litigation. Except as set forth in Section 5.14 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, (i) there is no Action (or any basis therefore) pending against, or to the knowledge of the Company Group threatened against or affecting, the Company Group, any of its officers or directors, the business currently conducted by the Company Group, or any Company Shares or Company RSUs, or any of the Company Group’s assets or Contracts before any court, Authority or official or which in any manner challenges or seeks to prevent, enjoin, alter or delay the transactions contemplated hereby or by the Additional Agreements, other than as would not reasonably be expected to, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect; (ii) there are no outstanding judgments against the Company Group that would reasonably to be expected to, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect on the ability of the Company to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement; and (iii) each member of the Company Group is not, and has not been since January 26, 2021, subject to any Action with any Authority, other than as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.

 

5.15         Contracts.

 

(a)           Section 5.15(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth a complete and accurate list of all Contracts, oral or written to which the Company Group is a party or is bound by falling within the following categories (each Contract required to be listed on Section 5.15(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, a “Material Contract”; it being understood that the Company is not required to list any Contract with the Company Group’s suppliers or customers entered into in the ordinary course of business in Section 5.15(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule if such Contract falls into categories set forth in Section 5.15(a)(i), (v), (vii) or (viii) but any such Contract shall still constitute a Material Contract for the purposes of this Agreement):

 

(i)           all Contracts that require annual payments or expenses by, or annual payments or income to, the Company Group of US$2,500,000 or more (other than standard purchase and sale orders and agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice);

 

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(ii)          all sales, advertising, agency, lobbying, broker, sales promotion, market research, marketing or similar contracts and agreements, in each case requiring the payment of any commissions by the Company Group in excess of US$2,500,000 annually;

 

(iii)         all employment Contracts, employee leasing Contracts, and consultant and sales representatives Contracts with any current or former officer, director, employee or consultant of the Company Group or other Person, under which the Company Group (A) has continuing obligations for payment of annual compensation of at least US$500,000 (other than oral arrangements for at-will employment), (B) has material severance or post termination obligations to such Person, or (C) has an obligation to make a payment upon consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or as a result of a change of control of the Company Group;

 

(iv)         all Contracts creating a material joint venture, strategic alliance, limited liability company and partnership agreements to which the Company Group is a party;

 

(v)          all Contracts relating to any material acquisitions or dispositions of assets by the Company Group in excess of US$2,500,000;

 

(vi)         all Contracts with a digital asset exchange or over-the-counter trading desk;

 

(vii)        all Contracts relating to power or energy supply in connection to the mining data centers owned or otherwise Controlled by the Company;

 

(viii)       each Contract or series of related Contracts pursuant to which the Company Group has agreed to purchase mining hardware or equipment in excess of US$2,500,000;

 

(ix)          all Contracts for material licensing agreements, including Contracts licensing Intellectual Property Rights, other than (i) “shrink wrap” licenses, and (ii) non-exclusive licenses granted in the ordinary course of business;

 

(x)           all Contracts (i) under which the Company Group is currently: (A) licensing or otherwise providing the right to use to any third party any Intellectual Property Rights owned by the Company Group, or (B) licensing or otherwise receiving the right to use from any third party any material Intellectual Property Right, with the exception of (1) non-exclusive licenses and subscriptions to commercially available software or technology used for internal use by the Company Group, with a dollar value individually not in excess of US$300,000, (2) any Contract related to open source software, or (3) any Contract under which the Company Group licenses any of its Intellectual Property Rights in the ordinary course of business, and (ii) under which the Company Group has entered into an agreement not to assert or sue with respect to any Intellectual Property Right;

 

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(xi)          all Contracts relating to material secrecy, confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements restricting the conduct of the Company Group or substantially limiting the freedom of the Company Group to compete in any line of business or with any Person or in any geographic area;

 

(xii)         all Contracts relating to material patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, brands, copyrights, trade secrets and other material Intellectual Property Rights of the Company Group;

 

(xiii)        all Contracts providing for material guarantees, indemnification arrangements and other hold harmless arrangements made or provided by the Company Group, including all ongoing agreements for repair, warranty, maintenance, service, indemnification or similar obligations;

 

(xiv)        all Contracts with the Company Group to which any 5% Company Shareholder or any director or officer of the Company Group (as set forth in Section 5.29 of the Company Disclosure Schedule) is a party (other than standard employment agreement or award agreements under the Company Plan with any director or officer of the Company Group);

 

(xv)         all Contracts relating to property or assets (whether real or personal, tangible or intangible) in which the Company Group holds a leasehold interest (including the Leases) and which involve payments to the lessor thereunder in excess of US$1,000,000 annually;

 

(xvi)        all Contracts relating to outstanding Indebtedness, including financial instruments of indenture or security instruments (typically interest-bearing) such as notes, mortgages, loans and lines of credit, except any such Contract with an aggregate outstanding principal amount not exceeding US$2,500,000;

 

(xvii)       any Contract entered into since January 26, 2021 involving a loan or advance to, or investment in, any Person other than the Company Group or any Contract relating to the making of any such loan, advance or investment, in each case individually or in the aggregate in excess of US$2,500,000;

 

(xviii)      any Contract relating to the voting or control of the equity interests of the Company Group or the election of directors of the Company (other than the Organizational Documents of the Company Group);

 

(xix)         any Contract that can be terminated, or the provisions of which are altered, as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of the Additional Agreements to which the Company Group is a party;

 

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(xx)         any Contract with any Authority;

 

(xxi)        any Contract relating to or in connection with any resolution or settlement of any actual or threatened Action in excess of US$500,000; and

 

(xxii)       any Contract for which any of the benefits, compensation or payments (or the vesting thereof) with respect to a director, officer, employee or consultant of a member of Company Group will be increased or accelerated by the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or the amount or value thereof will be calculated on the basis of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(b)         Except as would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Company Group or as set forth on Section 5.15(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, (i) each Material Contract is a valid and binding agreement, and is in full force and effect, and neither the Company Group nor, to the Company Group’s knowledge, any other party thereto, is in breach or default (whether with or without the passage of time or the giving of notice or both) under the terms of any such Material Contract, (ii) the Company Group has not assigned, delegated, or otherwise transferred any of its rights or obligations with respect to any Material Contracts, or granted any power of attorney with respect thereto or to any of the Company Group’s assets, and (iii) no Contract (A) requires the Company Group to post a bond or deliver any other form of security or payment to secure its obligations thereunder or (B) imposes any non-competition covenants that may be binding on, or restrict the business or require any payments by or with respect to SPAC or any of its Affiliates. The Company Group previously provided to the SPAC Parties true and correct fully executed copies of each written Material Contract.

 

(c)         Except as would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Company Group or as set forth on Section 5.15(c) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, none of the execution, delivery or performance by the Company Group of this Agreement or Additional Agreements to which the Company Group is a party or the consummation by the Company Group of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby constitutes a default under or gives rise to any right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any obligation of the Company or to a loss of any benefit to which the Company Group is entitled under any provision of any Material Contract.

 

(d)         Except as would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Company Group or set forth in Section 5.15(d) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company Group is in compliance with all covenants, including all financial covenants, in all notes, indentures, bonds and other instruments or agreements evidencing any Indebtedness.

 

(e)         Each of the transactions between the Company Group and any Company Shareholder, officer, employee or director of the Company Group or any Affiliate of any such Person entered into or occurring prior to the Closings is duly approved by the board of directors to the extent such approval is required under the Organizational Documents of such Company Group.

 

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5.16         Licenses and Permits. Section 5.16 of the Company Disclosure Schedule correctly lists each material license, franchise, permit, order or approval or other similar authorization affecting, or relating in any way to, the business conducted by the Company Group, together with the name of the Authority issuing the same (the “Permits”). Such Permits are valid and in full force and effect in material respects, and none of the Permits will be terminated or impaired or become terminable as a result of the transactions contemplated hereby. The Company Group has all material Permits, governmental licenses, franchises, authorisations, consents and approved necessary or required to own and operate its properties and assets and to carry on the business currently conducted.

 

5.17         Compliance with Laws.

 

(a)         Except as set forth in Section 5.17(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, (i) the Company Group is not in violation of, has not violated, and to the Company Group’s knowledge, is neither under investigation with respect to nor has been threatened to be charged with or given notice of any violation or alleged violation of, any Law, or judgment, order or decree entered by any court, arbitrator or Authority, domestic or foreign in any material respect, nor is there any basis for any such charge and since January 26, 2021 the Company Group has not received any subpoenas by any Authority; (ii) all material approvals, permits, licenses and registrations required under all applicable Laws for the due and proper establishment and operation of each Company Group have been duly obtained from the relevant Authorities or completed in accordance with the relevant Laws, and are in full force and effect; (iii) the Company Group has all approvals, permits, licenses and registrations necessary for the conduct of its business as currently conducted and is in compliance thereof in all material respects. In respect of the approvals, permits, licenses and registrations requisite for the conduct of any part of the business of the Company Group which are subject to periodic renewal, the Company Group has no reason to believe that such requisite renewals will not be timely granted by the relevant Authorities. The Company Group has been conducting and will conduct its business activities within the permitted scope of business, and has been operating or will operate its business in full compliance in all material respects with all relevant legal requirements and with all requisite approvals, permits, licenses and registrations granted by the competent Authorities.

 

(b)         In connection with its collection, storage, use, processing and/or disclosure of any information that constitutes “personal information,” “personal data” or “personally identifiable information” as defined in applicable Laws (collectively “Personal Information”) by or on behalf of any Company Group, the Company Group is and has been in compliance with (i) all applicable Laws (including, without limitation, Laws relating to privacy, personal data protection, use of data, data security, telephone and text message communications, and marketing by email or other channels) in all relevant jurisdictions, (ii) the Company Group’s privacy policies and public written statements regarding the Company Group’s privacy or data security practices, and (iii) the requirements of any contract codes of conduct or industry standards by which any Company Group is bound. The Company Group maintains and has maintained reasonable physical, technical, organizational and administrative security measures and policies designed to protect all Personal Information owned, stored, used, processed, maintained or controlled by or on behalf of the Company Group from and against unlawful, accidental or unauthorized access, destruction, loss, use, modification and/or disclosure. The Company Group is and has been in compliance in all material respects with all Laws relating to data loss, theft and breach of security notification obligations. To the knowledge of the Company Group, there has been no occurrence of (x) unlawful, accidental or unauthorized destruction, loss, use, processing, modification or disclosure of or access to Personal Information owned, stored, used, processed, maintained or controlled by or on behalf of the Company Group which require or required the Company Group to notify Authorities, affected individuals or other parties of such occurrence or (y) unauthorized access to or disclosure of the Company Group’s confidential information or trade secrets. No material Actions are pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened in writing against the Company Group relating to the collection, use, dissemination, storage and protection of personal data.

 

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5.18          Intellectual Property.

 

(a)            Section 5.18(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true, correct and complete list of all material Intellectual Property Rights of the Company Group, including all material Intellectual Property Right owned (including partially owned) and in process of registration or application by the Company Group, specifying as to each, as applicable: (i) the nature of such Intellectual Property Right; (ii) the owner or applicant of such Intellectual Property Right; (iii) the jurisdictions by or in which such Intellectual Property Right has been issued or registered or in which an application for such issuance or registration has been filed; and (iv) licenses, sublicenses and other agreements pursuant to which any Person is authorized to use such Intellectual Property Rights.

 

(b)            Except as would not reasonably be expected to, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect, the Company Group owns free and clear of all Liens, or has the valid right or license to use, all products, materials, scripts, pictures, software, tools, software tools, computer programs, specifications, source code, object code, improvements, discoveries, user interfaces, software, Internet domain names, enterprise or business names, logos, data, information and inventions, and all documentation and media constituting, describing or relating to the foregoing that is required or used in its business as currently conducted or as proposed to be conducted together with all Intellectual Property Rights in or to all of the foregoing. None of the material Intellectual Property Rights owned by the Company Group is subject to any Contract or other material obligation as a result of any funding or support from, or any arrangement with, any Authority or agency or nonprofit organization. No material Intellectual Property Right owned by the Company Group is the subject of any current opposition, cancellation, or similar proceeding before any Authority other than proceedings involving the examination of applications for registration of Intellectual Property Right (e.g., patent prosecution proceedings, trademark prosecution proceedings, and copyright prosecution proceedings). The Company Group is not subject to (i) any injunction or other specific judicial, administrative, or other Order that restricts or impairs its ownership, registrability, enforceability, use or distribution of any material Intellectual Property Right owned by the Company Group, or (ii) any current proceeding that the Company reasonably expects would adversely affect the validity, use or enforceability of any material Intellectual Property Right owned by the Company Group, in each case since January 26, 2021.

 

(c)            To the knowledge of the Company Group, the use of any Intellectual Property Rights in connection with the operation of businesses or otherwise by the Company Group does not infringe upon, misappropriate, or otherwise violate and has not infringed upon, misappropriated or otherwise violated the Intellectual Property Rights of any Person or any applicable Law in any material respect and is in accordance, in all material respects, with any applicable license pursuant to which the Company Group acquired the right to use such Intellectual Property Rights. Since January 26, 2021, there has been no material Action or, to the knowledge of the Company Group, threatened, against the Company Group alleging that the conduct of the business or activities of the Company Group (including the commercialization and exploitation of their products and services) is infringing upon, misappropriating or otherwise violating or has infringed upon, misappropriated or otherwise violated any Intellectual Property Right of any person, nor are there any facts or circumstances that would form the basis for any such Action. To the knowledge of the Company Group, no Person (including current and former officers, employees, consultants and contractors of the Company Group) is currently infringing or misappropriating any material Intellectual Property Rights owned or purported to be owned by the Company Group.

 

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(d)            All employees, agents, consultants or contractors who have contributed to or participated in the creation or development of any material copyrights, patents or trade secrets on behalf of the Company Group or any predecessor in interest thereto either: (i) is a party to a “work-for-hire” agreement under which the Company Group is deemed to be the original owner/author of all property rights therein; or (ii) has executed an assignment or an agreement to assign in favor of the Company Group (or such predecessor in interest, as applicable) all right, title and interest in such material.

 

(e)            None of the execution, delivery or performance by the Company Group of this Agreement or any of the Additional Agreements to which the Company Group is a party or the consummation by the Company Group of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby will cause any item of Intellectual Property Rights owned, licensed, used or held for use by the Company Group immediately prior to the Closings to not be owned, licensed or available for use by the Company Group on substantially the same terms and conditions immediately following the Closings in any material respect.

 

(f)            The Company Group has taken commercially reasonable measures, consistent with industry practices of companies offering similar services, to safeguard and maintain the confidentiality and value of all trade secrets and other items of Intellectual Property Rights owned by the Company Group that are confidential and all other confidential information, data and materials licensed by the Company Group or otherwise used in the operation of the business. To the knowledge of the Company Group, (A) there has been no unauthorized disclosure or use of any Person’s trade secrets by any officer, employee, contractor, or consultant of the Company Group, and none of the Company Group’s trade secrets have been disclosed to any Person except pursuant to valid and appropriate written non-disclosure agreements or license agreements, and (B) there has been no material breach of the Company Group’s security measures wherein any trade secrets have been disclosed or may have reasonably been disclosed without authorization to any Person.

 

(g)            The Company Group has established and implemented, and, to the knowledge of the Company, is operating in material compliance with, policies, programs and procedures that are commercially reasonable, consistent with industry practices or companies offering similar services. The Company Group maintains security controls, consistent with industry practices or companies offering similar services, for all material information technology systems owned by the Company Group, including computer hardware, software, networks, information technology systems, electronic data processing systems, telecommunications networks, network equipment, interfaces, platforms, peripherals, and data or information contained therein or transmitted thereby, including any outsourced systems and processes (collectively, the “Computer Systems”). Since January 26, 2021, the Computer Systems have not suffered any material failures, breakdowns, continued substandard performance, unauthorized intrusions, or other adverse events affecting any such Computer Systems that, in each case, have caused any substantial disruption of or interruption in or to the business operated by the Company Group and the use of such Computer Systems.

 

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(h)            No material software within the Intellectual Property Rights owned by the Company Group is currently or was in the past distributed or used by the Company Group with any open source software in a manner that requires any such software to be dedicated to the public domain, disclosed, distributed in source code form, made available at no charge, or reverse engineered.

 

5.19          Customers and Suppliers.

 

(a)            None of the Company Group’s ten (10) largest suppliers, as measured by the dollar amount of purchases therefrom or thereby for the first six (6) months ended June 30, 2021, has (i) terminated its relationship with the Company Group, (ii) materially reduced its business with the Company Group or materially and adversely modified its relationship with the Company Group, (iii) notified the Company Group in writing of its intention to take any such action, or (iv) to the knowledge of the Company Group, become insolvent or subject to bankruptcy proceedings.

 

5.20          Accounts Receivable and Payable; Loans.

 

(a)            To the Company’s knowledge, all accounts receivables and notes of the Company Group reflected on the Financial Statements, and all accounts receivable and notes arising subsequent to the date thereof, represent valid obligations arising from services actually performed or goods actually sold by the Company Group in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice. To the Company’s knowledge, the accounts payable of the Company Group reflected on the Financial Statements, and all accounts payable arising subsequent to the date thereof, arose from bona fide transactions in the ordinary course consistent with past practice.

 

(b)            There is no material contest, claim, or right of setoff in any agreement with any maker of an account receivable or note relating to the amount or validity of such account receivable or note. To the Company’s knowledge, except as set forth in Section 5.20(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, all account receivable or notes are good and collectible in the ordinary course of business.

 

(c)            The information set forth on Section 5.20(c) of the Company Disclosure Schedule separately identifies any and all accounts receivables or notes of the Company Group which are owed by any Affiliate of the Company Group as of the Balance Sheet Date. Except as set forth on Section 5.20(c) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company Group is not indebted to any of its Affiliates and no Affiliates are indebted to the Company Group.

 

5.21          Pre-payments. Except as set forth on Section 5.21 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company Group has not received any payments with respect to any services to be rendered or goods to be provided after the Closings except in the ordinary course of business.

 

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5.22          Employees.

 

(a)            Section 5.22(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true, correct and complete list of those employees designated by the Company Group as key personnel of the Company Group (the “Key Personnel”), setting forth the name, title for each such person.

 

(b)            Except as set forth on Section 5.22(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company Group is not a party to or subject to any, collective bargaining agreement, non-competition agreement restricting the activities of the Company Group, or any similar agreement, and there has been no activity or proceeding by a labor union or representative thereof to organize any employees of the Company Group.

 

(c)            There are no pending or, to the knowledge of the Company Group, threatened Actions against the Company Group under any worker’s compensation policy or long-term disability policy.

 

5.23          Employment Matters.

 

(a)            Section 5.23(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of (i) the form of employment agreement, confidentiality, non-competition and intellectual right agreement and if applicable, commission agreement to be signed with the employees (the “Labor Agreements” ), and (ii) each employee group or executive medical, life, or disability insurance plan, and each incentive, bonus, profit sharing, retirement, deferred compensation, equity, phantom stock, stock option, stock purchase, stock appreciation right or severance plan of the Company Group now in effect or under which the Company Group has any obligation, or any understanding between the Company Group and any employee concerning the terms of such employee’s employment that does not apply to the Company Group’s employees generally. The Company Group has previously delivered to the SPAC Parties true and complete copies of such forms of the Labor Agreements and each generally applicable employee handbook or policy statement of the Company Group.

 

(b)            Except as would not reasonably be expected to, individually or in aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect, to the knowledge of the Company Group, no current employee of the Company Group, in the ordinary course of his or her duties, has breached any obligation to a former employer in respect of any covenant against competition or soliciting clients or employees or servicing clients or confidentiality or any proprietary right of such former employer.

 

(c)            Except as would not reasonably be expected to, individually or in aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect, the Company Group is in compliance with all applicable Laws regarding employment and employment practices, including, without limitation, all laws respecting terms and conditions of employment, health and safety, employee classification, non-discrimination, wages and hours, immigration, disability rights or benefits, equal opportunity, plant closures and layoffs, affirmative action, workers’ compensation, labor relations, employee leave issues, the proper classification of employees and independent contractors, and unemployment insurance. The Company Group is not a party to any collective bargaining agreement, does not have any material labor relations disputes, and there is no pending representation question or union organizing activity respecting employees of the Company Group.

 

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5.24          Withholding. Except as disclosed on Section 5.24 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, all obligations of the Company Group applicable to its employees, whether arising by operation of Law, by contract, by past custom or otherwise, or attributable to payments by the Company Group to trusts or other funds or to any governmental agency, with respect to unemployment compensation benefits, social security benefits, social insurance, housing fund contributions or any other benefits for its employees with respect to the employment of said employees through the date hereof have been paid or adequate accruals therefor have been made on the Financial Statements in all material respects. Except as disclosed on Section 5.24 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, all reasonably anticipated material obligations of the Company Group with respect to such employees, whether arising by operation of Law, by contract, by past custom, or otherwise, for salaries and holiday pay, bonuses and other forms of compensation payable to such employees (except for those related to wages during the pay period immediately prior to the Closing Date and arising in the ordinary course of business) in respect of the services rendered by any of them prior to the date hereof have been or will be paid by the Company Group prior to the Closing Date.

 

5.25          Real Property.

 

(a)            Except as disclosed in Section 5.25(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company Group does not own and has not owned any Owned Real Property. Other than as would not be reasonably expected to, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect, the Company Group has good title to the Owned Real Property described in Section 5.25(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, free and clear of all Liens (except for the Permitted Liens).

 

(b)            Section 5.25(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth the address of each Leased Real Property. The Company has made available to SPAC true and complete copies of all Leases under which the Company Group uses or occupies or has the right to use or occupy any Leased Real Property. Except as would not be material to the Company Group and to the knowledge of the Company Group, (i) the Company Group has a good and valid leasehold or subleasehold interest in each relevant parcel of the Leased Real Property, free and clear of all Liens; (ii) each Lease is legal, valid, binding, enforceable and in full force and effect; (iii) the Company Group has not subleased, licensed or otherwise granted any Person the right to use or occupy such Leased Real Property or any portion thereof; (iv) the Company Group has not collaterally assigned or granted any other security interest in such Lease or any interest therein; (v) the Company Group’s possession and quiet enjoyment of the Leased Real Property under such Lease has not been disturbed, and there are no disputes with respect to such Lease; and (vi) the Company Group is not in breach or violation of, or default under any Lease and to the knowledge of the Company Group, no event has occurred or circumstance exists which, with the delivery of notice, the passage of time or both, would constitute such a breach or default, or permit the termination, modification or acceleration of rent under such Lease.

 

(c)            As of the date hereof, no party to any Lease has given written notice to the Company Group of, or made a written claim against the Company Group with respect to, any breach or default thereunder. As of the date hereof, the Company Group has not received written notice of the existence of any outstanding Order, and, to the knowledge of the Company Group, there is no such Order threatened, relating to the ownership, lease, use, occupancy or operation by any Person of any Leased Real Property.

 

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5.26          Tax Matters.

 

(a)            Except in each case as to matters that would not, individually or in the aggregate, be material to the Company Group, (i) each of the Company and its Subsidiaries has duly and timely filed all Tax Returns which are required to be filed by or with respect to it, and has paid all Taxes which have become due; (ii) all such Tax Returns are true, correct and complete and accurate and disclose all Taxes required to be paid; (iii) except as set forth on Section 5.26(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, all such Tax Returns have been examined by the relevant Taxing Authority or the period for assessment for Taxes in respect of such Tax Returns has expired; (iv) there is no Action, pending or proposed in writing or, to the knowledge of the Company Group, threatened, with respect to Taxes of the Company or any Subsidiary or for which a Lien may be imposed upon any of the Company Group’s assets; (v) no statute of limitations in respect of the assessment or collection of any Taxes of the Company or any Subsidiary for which a Lien may be imposed on any of the Company Group’s assets has been waived or extended, which waiver or extension is in effect, except for automatic extensions of time to file Tax Returns obtained in the ordinary course of business; (vi) the Company and each Subsidiary has complied with all applicable Laws relating to the reporting, payment, collection and withholding of Taxes and has duly and timely withheld or collected, paid over to the applicable Taxing Authority and reported all Taxes (including income, social, security and other payroll Taxes) required to be withheld or collected by the Company or any Subsidiary; (vii) none of the assets of the Company Group is required to be treated as owned by another Person for U.S. federal income Tax purposes pursuant to Section 168(f)(8) of the Code (as in effect prior to its amendment by the Tax Reform Act of 1986); (viii) there is no Lien (other than Permitted Liens) for Taxes upon any of the assets of the Company Group; (ix) there is no outstanding request for a ruling from any Taxing Authority, request for a consent by a Taxing Authority for a change in a method of accounting, subpoena or request for information by any Taxing Authority, or closing agreement with any Taxing Authority (within the meaning of Section 7121 of the Code or any analogous provision of the applicable Law), with respect to the Company or any Subsidiary; (x) except as set forth on Section 5.26(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, no claim has been made by a Taxing Authority in a jurisdiction where the Company or any Subsidiary has not paid any tax or filed Tax Returns, asserting that the Company or a Subsidiary is or may be subject to Tax in such jurisdiction; (xi) there is no outstanding power of attorney from the Company or any Subsidiary authorizing anyone to act on behalf of the Company or a Subsidiary in connection with any Tax, Tax Return or Action relating to any Tax or Tax Return of the Company or any Subsidiary; (xii) none of the Company or any Subsidiary is, or has ever been, a party to any Tax sharing or Tax allocation Contract, other than any customary commercial contract the principal subject of which is not Taxes; and (xiii) none of the Company or any Subsidiary is currently or has ever been included in any consolidated, combined or unitary Tax Return other than a Tax Return that includes only the Company Group.

 

(b)            The unpaid Taxes of the Company Group for the current fiscal year did not, as of the most recent fiscal month end, exceed the reserve for Tax liability (other than any reserve for deferred Taxes established to reflect timing differences between book and Tax income) set forth on the Financial Statements.

 

(c)            The Company is not aware of the existence of any fact, or any action it has taken (or failed to take) or agreed to take, that would reasonably be expected to prevent or impede any of the Mergers from qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment. This Section 5.26(c) shall not apply to any fact or action specifically contemplated under this Agreement.

 

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5.27          Environmental Laws.

 

(a)            Except as set forth on Section 5.27(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company Group has not (i) received any written notice of any alleged claim, violation of or Liability under any Environmental Law which has not heretofore been cured or for which there is any remaining liability; (ii) disposed of, emitted, discharged, handled, stored, transported, used or released any Hazardous Materials, arranged for the disposal, discharge, storage or release of any Hazardous Materials, or exposed any employee or other individual to any Hazardous Materials so as to give rise to any Liability or corrective or remedial obligation under any Environmental Laws; or (iii) entered into any agreement that may require it to guarantee, reimburse, pledge, defend, hold harmless or indemnify any other Person with respect to liabilities arising out of Environmental Laws or the Hazardous Materials Activities of the Company Group, except in each case as would not be material to the Company Group.

 

(b)            Except as set forth on Section 5.27(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company Group has been and is in compliance in all material respects with all Environmental Laws, including obtaining and complying with all Permits required pursuant to Environmental Laws. No Company Group is required by any Environmental Law (a) to perform an environmental audit or environmental assessment for Hazardous Materials, or (b) to record or deliver to any Person any disclosure document or statement pertaining to environmental matters.

 

(c)            Except as set forth on Section 5.27(c) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company Group (or any other Person to the extent giving rise to liability for the Company Group) has not manufactured, distributed, treated, stored, disposed of, arranged for or permitted the disposal of, transported, handled, released, or exposed any Person to, or owned or operated any property or facility which is or has been contaminated by, any Hazardous Materials, in each case, so as to give rise to any material liability (contingent or otherwise) to the Company Group, taken as a whole, under any Environmental Laws.

 

5.28          Powers of Attorney and Suretyships. Except as set forth on Section 5.28 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company Group does not have any general or special powers of attorney outstanding (whether as grantor or grantee thereof) outside the Company Group or any obligation or liability (whether actual, accrued, accruing, contingent, or otherwise) as guarantor, surety, co-signer, endorser, co-maker, indemnitor or otherwise in respect of the obligation of any Person outside the Company Group or other than as reflected in the Financial Statements.

 

5.29          Directors and Officers. Section 5.29 of the Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true, correct and complete list of all directors and officers of the Company Group.

 

5.30          Other Information. Neither this Agreement nor any of the documents or other information made available to the SPAC Parties or their Affiliates, attorneys, accountants, agents or representatives pursuant hereto or in connection with SPAC’s due diligence review of the business, assets, capitalization and other matters of the Company Group or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained therein not misleading. The Company Group has provided the SPAC Parties with all requested material information regarding the business conducted by the Company Group.

 

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5.31          Certain Business Practices.  The Company Group, its officers, directors, employees, and to the knowledge of the Company Group, its agents, representatives or other persons acting on its behalf, have complied with and are in compliance in all respects with Anti-Corruption Laws. Neither the Company Group nor any of its officers, directors, employees, nor to the knowledge of the Company Group, any of its agents, representatives or other persons acting on its behalf, (i) has offered, promised, given or authorized the giving of money or anything else of value, whether directly or through another person or entity, to (A) any Government Official or (B) any other Person with the knowledge that all or any portion of the money or thing of value will be offered or given to a Government Official, in each of the foregoing clauses (A) and (B) for the purpose of influencing any action or decision of the Government Official in his or her official capacity, including a decision to fail to perform his or her official duties, inducing the Government Official to use his or her influence with any Authority to affect or influence any official act, or otherwise obtaining an improper advantage; or (ii) has or will make or authorize any other person to make any payments or transfers of value which have the purpose or effect of commercial bribery, or acceptance or acquiescence in kickbacks or other unlawful or improper means of obtaining or retaining business. The Company Group has in place policies, procedures and controls that are reasonably designed to promote and ensure compliance with Anti-Corruption Laws.

 

5.32          Sanctions; Anti-Money Laundering.  Neither the Company Group nor, to the knowledge of the Company Group, any of the Company Group’s Affiliates or its or their directors, officers, employees, agents or representatives, is, or is owned or controlled by one or more Persons that are: (i) the subject of any sanctions administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) or the U.S. Department of State, the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, or other relevant sanctions authority (collectively, “Sanctions”), or (ii) located, organized or resident in a country or territory that is the subject of Sanctions (including, without limitation, Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria) or has conducted business with any Person or entity or any of its respective officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives or other Persons acting on its behalf that is located, organized or resident in a country or territory that is the subject of Sanctions (including, without limitation, Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria). The operations of the Company Group are and have been conducted at all times in material compliance with all applicable financial recordkeeping and reporting requirements, including those of the Bank Secrecy Act, as amended by Title III of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act), and the applicable anti-money laundering statutes of jurisdictions where the Company Group conducts business, the rules and regulations thereunder and any related or similar rules, regulations or guidelines, issued, administered or enforced by any Authority (collectively, the “Anti-Money Laundering Laws”).

 

5.33          Not an Investment Company. The Company is not an “investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

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5.34          Insurance Except as would not be material, individually or in the aggregate, to the Company Group: (a) all of the insurance policies held by, or forth benefit of, the Company Group with respect to policy periods that include the date of this Agreement are in full force and effect, and (b) the Company Group has not received any written notice of cancellation of any of such policies or of any material changes that are required in the conduct of the business of the Company Group as a condition to the continuation of coverage under, or renewal of, any of such policies.

 

ARTICLE VI
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SPAC PARTIES

 

Except as disclosed in the SPAC SEC Documents, SPAC and SPAC Sub, jointly and severally, represent and warrant to the Company that:

 

6.1            Corporate Existence and Power. SPAC is a business company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the British Virgin Islands. SPAC Sub is an exempted company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Cayman Islands. Each of the SPAC Parties has all requisite power and authority, corporate and otherwise, to own and operate its properties and assets and to carry on its business as presently conducted and as proposed to be conducted.

 

6.2            Authorization. Each SPAC Party has the requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Additional Agreement to which it is a party and to perform all obligations to be performed by it hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution, delivery and performance by each SPAC Party of this Agreement and the Additional Agreements to which it is a party and the consummation by the SPAC Parties of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby are within the corporate powers of the SPAC Parties and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the SPAC Parties, subject to the receipt of the Required SPAC Shareholder Approval. This Agreement has been, and each Additional Agreement (when executed and delivered by relevant SPAC Party) will be, duly and validly executed and delivered by relevant SPAC Party, and assuming due and valid authorization, execution and delivery by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement constitutes, and each the Additional Agreement (when executed and delivered by applicable SPAC Party) will constitute, a valid and legally binding obligation of the relevant SPAC Party, enforceable against the relevant SPAC Party in accordance with their representative terms subject to the Bankruptcy and Equity Exception.

 

6.3            Governmental Authorization. Other than as required under applicable Laws, neither the execution, delivery nor performance by the SPAC Parties of this Agreement or any Additional Agreements requires any consent, approval, permit, license or other action by or in respect of, or registration, declaration or filing with any Authority.

 

6.4            Non-Contravention. The execution, delivery and performance by any SPAC Party of this Agreement and any Additional Agreements to which it is a party do not and will not (a) contravene or conflict with the Organizational Documents of relevant SPAC Party, or (b) contravene or conflict with or constitute a violation of any provision of any Law or Order binding upon or applicable to relevant SPAC Party, except, in cases of (b), for such contravention or conflict that would not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the ability of the SPAC Parties to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of the Additional Agreements.

 

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6.5            Finders’ Fees. There is no investment banker, broker, finder or other intermediary which has been retained by or is authorized to act on behalf of SPAC or other Affiliates who might be entitled to any fee or commission from the Company, or any of its Affiliates upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of the Additional Agreements.

 

6.6            Capitalization.

 

(a)            As of the date hereof, SPAC is authorized to issue a maximum of 111,000,000 shares with no par value divided into three classes of shares, namely, (i) 100,000,000 SPAC Class A Ordinary Shares with no par value, (ii) 10,000,000 SPAC Class B Ordinary Shares with no par value, and (iii) 1,000,000 preferred shares with no par value, of which 6,100,000 SPAC Class A Ordinary Shares (5,750,000 shares of which are subject to redemption) and 1,437,500 SPAC Class B Ordinary Shares are issued and outstanding. As of the date hereof, 604,250 SPAC Ordinary Shares are reserved for issuance with respect to SPAC Rights. No other shares of capital stock or other voting securities of SPAC are issued, reserved for issuance or outstanding. All issued and outstanding SPAC Ordinary Shares are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and not subject to or issued in violation of any purchase option, right of first refusal, preemptive right, subscription right or any similar right under any provision of Laws of British Virgin Islands, SPAC’s Organizational Documents or any contract to which SPAC is a party or by which SPAC is bound. Except as set forth in SPAC’s Organizational Documents, there are no outstanding contractual obligations of SPAC to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any SPAC Ordinary Shares or any capital equity of SPAC. There are no outstanding contractual obligations of SPAC to provide funds to, or make any investment (in the form of a loan, capital contribution or otherwise) in, any other Person.

 

(b)            The authorized share capital of SPAC Sub is US$50,000 divided into 500,000,000 ordinary shares, par value US$0.0001 per share (the “SPAC Sub Ordinary Shares”) of which one (1) SPAC Sub Ordinary Share is issued and outstanding as of the date hereof. No other shares or other voting securities of SPAC Sub are issued, reserved for issuance or outstanding. All issued and outstanding SPAC Sub Ordinary Share(s) are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and not subject to or issued in violation of any purchase option, right of first refusal, preemptive right, subscription right or any similar right under any provision of Cayman Islands Law, SPAC Sub’s Organizational Documents or any contract to which SPAC Sub is a party or by which SPAC Sub is bound. Except as set forth in SPAC Sub’s Organizational Documents, there are no outstanding contractual obligations of SPAC Sub to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any SPAC Sub Ordinary Share(s) or any share capital or equity of SPAC Sub. There are no outstanding contractual obligations of SPAC Sub to provide funds to, or make any investment (in the form of a loan, capital contribution or otherwise) in, any other Person.

 

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6.7            Trust Fund. As of the date of this Agreement, SPAC has at least $57,500,000 in the trust fund established by SPAC for the benefit of its public shareholders in a United States-based account located in the United States, maintained by the Trustee (the “Trust Account”), and such monies are invested in “government securities” (as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) and held in trust by the Trustee pursuant to the Investment Management Trust Agreement. There are no separate agreements, side letters or other agreements or understandings (whether written, unwritten, express or implied) that would cause the description of the Trust Agreement in the SPAC SEC Documents to be inaccurate in any material respect or, to the SPAC Parties’ knowledge, that would entitle any Person to any portion of the funds in the Trust Account. Prior to the Closings, none of the funds held in the Trust Account are permitted to be released, except in the circumstances described in the Organizational Documents of SPAC and the Trust Agreement. SPAC has performed all material obligations required to be performed by it to date under, and is not in material default or delinquent in performance or any other respect (claimed or actual) in connection with the Trust Agreement, and, to the knowledge of SPAC, no event has occurred which, with due notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute such a material default thereunder. As of the date of this Agreement, there are no claims or proceedings pending with respect to the Trust Account. Since the consummation of the IPO, SPAC has not released any money from the Trust Account (other than interest income earned on the funds held in the Trust Account as permitted by the Trust Agreement). Upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, SPAC shall have no further obligation under either the Trust Agreement or the Organizational Documents of SPAC to liquidate or distribute any assets held in the Trust Account, and the Trust Agreement shall terminate in accordance with its terms.

 

6.8            Listing. As of the date hereof, SPAC Units, SPAC Class A Ordinary Shares and SPAC Rights are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, with trading symbols “BSGAU”, “BSGA” and “BSGAR.”

 

6.9            Reporting Company. SPAC is a publicly-held company subject to reporting obligations pursuant to Section 13 of the Exchange Act, and the SPAC Ordinary Shares are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act.

 

6.10          Board Approval. Each of the board of directors of SPAC (including any required committee or subgroup of such boards) and the sole director of SPAC Sub have (i) declared the advisability of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) determined that the transactions contemplated hereby are in the best interests of the shareholders of the SPAC Parties, as applicable, and (iii) solely with respect to the board of directors of SPAC, determined that the transactions contemplated hereby constitutes a “Business Combination” as such term is defined in SPAC’s Organizational Documents.

 

6.11          SPAC SEC Documents and Financial Statements.

 

(a)            SPAC has filed in a timely manner all required registration statements, reports, schedules, forms, statements and other documents required to be filed by it with the SEC since June 9, 2021 (collectively, as they have been amended since the time of their filing and including all exhibits, amendments, restatements or supplements thereto, the “SPAC SEC Documents”). None of the SPAC SEC Documents, as of their respective dates (or if amended or superseded by a filing prior to the date of this Agreement or the Closing Date, then on the date of such filing), contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. As used herein, the term “file” shall be broadly construed to include any manner in which a document or information is furnished, supplied or otherwise made available to the SEC.

 

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(b)            The audited financial statements and unaudited interim financial statements (including, in each case, the notes and schedules thereto) included in the SPAC SEC Documents complied as to form in all material respects with the published rules and regulations of the SEC with respect thereto, were prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved (except as may be indicated therein or in the notes thereto and except with respect to unaudited statements as permitted by Form 10-Q of the SEC) and fairly present (subject, in the case of the unaudited interim financial statements included therein, to normal year-end adjustments and the absence of complete footnotes) in all material respects the financial position of SPAC as of the respective dates thereof and the results of their operations and cash flows for the respective periods then ended.

 

6.12          Litigation. There is no Action (or any basis therefore) pending against any SPAC Party, any of its officers or directors or any of its securities or any of its assets or Contracts before any court, Authority or official or which in any manner challenges or seeks to prevent, enjoin, alter or delay the transactions contemplated hereby or by the Additional Agreements, other than as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the ability of the SPAC Parties to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of the Additional Agreements.

 

6.13          Compliance with Laws. No SPAC Party is in violation of, has violated, under investigation with respect to any violation or alleged violation of, any Law, or judgment, order or decree entered by any court, arbitrator or Authority, domestic or foreign in any material respect, nor is there any basis for any such charge and no SPAC Party has previously received any subpoenas by any Authority.

 

6.14          Not an Investment Company. SPAC is not an “investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

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6.15          Tax Matters.

 

(a)            Except in each case as to matters that would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of the SPAC Parties to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Additional Agreement: (i) each SPAC Party has duly and timely filed all Tax Returns which are required to be filed by or with respect to it, and has paid all Taxes which have become due; (ii) all such Tax Returns are true, correct and complete and accurate and disclose all Taxes required to be paid; (iii) there is no Action, pending or proposed in writing or, to the knowledge of the SPAC Parties, threatened, with respect to Taxes of the SPAC Parties or for which a Lien may be imposed upon any of either of the SPAC Parties’ assets; (iv) no statute of limitations in respect of the assessment or collection of any Taxes of the SPAC Parties for which a Lien may be imposed on any of the SPAC Parties’ assets has been waived or extended, which waiver or extension is in effect, except for automatic extensions of time to file Tax Returns obtained in the ordinary course of business; (v) the SPAC Parties complied with all applicable Laws relating to the reporting, payment, collection and withholding of Taxes and has duly and timely withheld or collected, paid over to the applicable Taxing Authority and reported all Taxes (including income, social, security and other payroll Taxes) required to be withheld or collected by the SPAC Parties; (vi) none of the assets of the SPAC Parties is required to be treated as owned by another Person for U.S. federal income Tax purposes pursuant to Section 168(f)(8) of the Code (as in effect prior to its amendment by the Tax Reform Act of 1986); (vii) there is no Lien (other than Permitted Liens) for Taxes upon any of the assets of the SPAC Parties; (viii) there is no outstanding request for a ruling from any Taxing Authority, request for a consent by a Taxing Authority for a change in a method of accounting, subpoena or request for information by any Taxing Authority, or closing agreement with any Taxing Authority (within the meaning of Section 7121 of the Code or any analogous provision of the applicable Law), with respect to the SPAC Parties; (ix) no claim has been made by a Taxing Authority in a jurisdiction where the SPAC Parties have not paid any tax or filed Tax Returns, asserting that SPAC is or may be subject to Tax in such jurisdiction; (x) there is no outstanding power of attorney from either of the SPAC Parties authorizing anyone to act on behalf of such party in connection with any Tax, Tax Return or Action relating to any Tax or Tax Return of that party; (xi) no SPAC Party is, or has ever been, a party to any Tax sharing or Tax allocation Contract, other than any customary commercial contract the principal subject of which is not Taxes; and (xii) neither SPAC Party is currently or has ever been included in any consolidated, combined or unitary Tax Return other than a Tax Return that includes only the SPAC Parties.

 

(b)            The unpaid Taxes of the SPAC Parties for the current fiscal year did not, as of the most recent fiscal month end, exceed the reserve for Tax liability (other than any reserve for deferred Taxes established to reflect timing differences between book and Tax income) set forth on the Financial Statements.

 

(c)            SPAC is not aware of any fact, or any action it has taken (or failed to take) or agreed to take, that would reasonably be expected to prevent or impede any of the Mergers from qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment. This Section 6.15(c) shall not apply to any fact or action specifically contemplated under this Agreement.

 

ARTICLE VII
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ACQUISITION ENTITIES

 

The Acquisition Entities, jointly and severally, represent and warrant to the Company and SPAC that:

 

7.1            Corporate Existence and Power. Each of PubCo and Merger Sub 3 is an exempted company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Cayman Islands. Each of Merger Sub 1 and Merger Sub 2 is a business company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the British Virgin Islands. Each of the Acquisition Entities has all requisite power and authority, corporate and otherwise, to own and operate its properties and assets and to carry on its business as presently conducted and as proposed to be conducted.

 

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7.2            Authorization. Each Acquisition Entity has the requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Additional Agreement to which it is a party and to perform all obligations to be performed by it hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution, delivery and performance by each Acquisition Entity of this Agreement and the Additional Agreements to which it is a party and the consummation by the Acquisition Entities of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby are within the corporate powers of the Acquisition Entities and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Acquisition Entities. This Agreement has been, and each Additional Agreement (when executed and delivered by relevant Acquisition Entity) will be, duly and validly executed and delivered by relevant Acquisition Entity, and assuming due and valid authorization, execution and delivery by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement constitutes, and each the Additional Agreement (when executed and delivered by applicable Acquisition Entity) will constitute, a valid and legally binding obligation of the relevant Acquisition Entity, enforceable against the relevant Acquisition Entity in accordance with their representative terms subject to the Bankruptcy and Equity Exception.

 

7.3            Governmental Authorization. Other than as required under applicable Laws, neither the execution, delivery nor performance by the Acquisition Entities of this Agreement or any Additional Agreements requires any consent, approval, permit, license or other action by or in respect of, or registration, declaration or filing with any Authority.

 

7.4            Non-Contravention. The execution, delivery and performance by any Acquisition Entity of this Agreement and any Additional Agreements to which it is a party do not and will not (a) contravene or conflict with the Organizational Documents of relevant Acquisition Entity, or (b) contravene or conflict with or constitute a violation of any provision of any Law or Order binding upon or applicable to relevant Acquisition Entity, except, in cases of (b), for such contravention or conflict that would not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the ability of the Acquisition Entities to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of the Additional Agreements.

 

7.5            Finders’ Fees. There is no investment banker, broker, finder or other intermediary which has been retained by or is authorized to act on behalf of any Acquisition Entity or any of its Affiliates who might be entitled to any fee or commission from the Company, or any of its Affiliates upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of the Additional Agreements.

 

7.6            Issuance of Shares. The Per Share Merger Consideration, the PubCo Ordinary Shares issuable to SPAC Shareholders and the corresponding ADSs, when issued in accordance with this Agreement, will be duly authorized and validly issued, and will be fully paid and nonassessable, free and clear of any Liens and not subject to or issued in violation of any right of any third party pursuant to any contract to which PubCo bound, applicable Law or PubCo’ Organizational Documents.

 

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7.7            Capitalization.

 

(a)            As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized share capital of PubCo consists of one share (the “PubCo Share”) which is issued and outstanding as of the date of this Agreement. The authorized share capital of Merger Sub 1 consists of one share (the “Merger Sub 1 Share”) which is issued and outstanding as of the date of this Agreement. The authorized share capital of Merger Sub 2 consists of one share (the “Merger Sub 2 Share”) which is issued and outstanding as of the date of this Agreement. The authorized share capital of Merger Sub 3 consists of one share (the “Merger Sub 3 Share”) which is issued and outstanding as of the date of this Agreement. The PubCo Ordinary Share, the Merger Sub 1 Share, the Merger Sub 2 Share and the Merger Sub 3 Share, and any PubCo Ordinary Shares and shares of Merger Sub 1, Merger Sub 2 and Merger Sub 3 that will be issued pursuant to the transactions contemplated under this Agreement, (i) have been, or will be prior to such issuance, duly authorized and have been, or will be at the time of issuance, validly issued and are fully paid, (ii) were, or will be, issued, in compliance in all material respects with applicable Law, and (iii) were not, and will not be, issued in breach or violation of any preemptive rights or Contract.

 

(b)            Except as set forth in Section 7.7(a), (i) no Acquisition Entity has authorized, outstanding or issued any equity securities; (ii) no Acquisition Entity is obligated to issue, sell or transfer any equity securities; (iii) no Acquisition Entity is a party or subject to any Contract that affects or relates to the voting or giving of written consents with respect to, or the right to cause the redemption, or repurchase of, any equity security of such Acquisition Entity; (iv) no Acquisition Entity has granted any registration rights or information rights to any other Person; (v) there are no phantom shares and there are no voting or similar agreements entered into by any Acquisition Entity which relate to the share capital, registered capital or charter capital of such Acquisition Entity; and (vi) no Acquisition Entity has outstanding any bonds, debentures, notes or other obligations the holders of which have the right to vote (or convertible into or exercisable for securities having the right to vote) with the shareholders of such Acquisition Entity on any matter or any agreements to issue such bonds, debentures, notes or other obligations.

 

(c)            PubCo does not own or control, directly or indirectly, any interest in any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association or other business entity, other than, (i) as of the date of this Agreement, Merger Sub 1, Merger Sub 2 and Merger Sub 3, (ii) immediately after the First Closing, Initial SPAC Surviving Sub, Merger Sub 2 and Merger Sub 3, (iii) immediately after the Second Closing, Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub and Merger Sub 3 and (iv) immediately after the Acquisition Closing, Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub and the Surviving Company. None of Merger Sub 1, Merger Sub 2 or Merger Sub 3 owns or controls, directly or indirectly, any interest in any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association or other business entity.

 

7.8            Board Approval. The sole director of each of the Acquisition Entities has (i) declared the advisability of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and (ii) determined that the transactions contemplated hereby are in the best interests of the shareholders of the Acquisition Entities, as applicable.

 

7.9            Litigation. There is no Action (or any basis therefore) pending against any Acquisition Entities, any of its officers or directors or any of its securities or any of its assets or Contracts before any court, Authority or official or which in any manner challenges or seeks to prevent, enjoin, alter or delay the transactions contemplated hereby or by the Additional Agreements, other than as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the ability of the Acquisition Entities to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of the Additional Agreements.

 

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7.10          Compliance with Laws. No Acquisition Entity is in violation of, has violated, under investigation with respect to any violation or alleged violation of, any Law, or judgment, order or decree entered by any court, arbitrator or Authority, domestic or foreign in any material respect, nor is there any basis for any such charge and no Acquisition Entity has previously received any subpoenas by any Authority.

 

7.11          Not an Investment Company. No Acquisition Entity is an “investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

7.12          Business Activities. Each Acquisition Entity was formed solely for the purpose of effecting the transactions contemplated under this Agreement and has not engaged in any business activities or conducted any operations other than in connection with the transactions contemplated under this Agreement and has no, and at all times prior to the Acquisition Closing except as expressly contemplated by the Additional Agreements and the transactions contemplated under this Agreement, will have no, assets, liabilities or obligations of any kind or nature whatsoever other than those incident to its formation.

 

7.13          U.S. Entity Classification Elections. Merger Sub 2 will elect to be disregarded as an entity separate from PubCo for U.S. federal income tax purposes effective as of the day of its formation and will not subsequently change such classification. Merger Sub 3 will elect to be treated as disregarded as an entity separate from its owner for U.S. federal income tax purposes effective as of the day of its formation. On the Closing Date, Merger Sub 3 will elect to be treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, effective as of the start of the day on the Closing Date and prior to the Acquisition Merger.

 

7.14          Intended Tax Treatment. No Acquisition Entity has taken any action (nor permitted any action to be taken), or is aware of any fact or circumstance, that would reasonably be expected to prevent, impair or impede the Intended Tax Treatment of any of the Mergers.

 

7.15          Foreign Private Issuer. PubCo is and shall be at all times commencing from the date 30 days prior to the first filing of the Proxy Statement and Registration Statements with the SEC through the Acquisition Closing, a foreign private issuer as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act.

 

7.16          Organizational Documents. PubCo shall take all necessary actions under applicable Law to approve and adopt (a) the Amended PubCo Charter, which shall become effective at the First SPAC Merger Effective Time, and (b) the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan of PubCo, which shall become effective at the Acquisition Merger Effective Time.

 

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ARTICLE VIII
COVENANTS OF THE RELEVANT PARTIES PENDING CLOSING

 

Each of the Company Group, SPAC Parties and Acquisition Entities covenants and agrees that:

 

8.1            Conduct of the Business. (a) From the date hereof until the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, except as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement or Additional Agreements or as required by applicable Law (including for this purposes any COVID-19 measures), each party shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, (A) conduct their respective business only in the ordinary course consistent with past practice in all material respects, and (B) use its reasonable best efforts to preserve intact its assets, keep available the services of its current officers and key employees and maintain in all material respects its current relationships with suppliers, customers and other third parties with which it has material business relations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement or Additional Agreements or as required by applicable Law (including for this purposes any COVID-19 measures), from the date hereof until the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, without the prior written consent of the Company and SPAC (provided that (y) such written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, and (z) such other party shall respond to such request for written consent as soon as practicable and such written consent shall be deemed given if such other party does not respond to such request with three (3) Business Days after the receipt of the request), each of the parties hereto shall not, and shall cause its Subsidiaries not to:

 

(i)            amend, modify or supplement its Organizational Documents other than pursuant to this Agreement;

 

(ii)           adjust, split, combine, subdivide, recapitalize, reclassify or otherwise effect any change in respect of any shares or other equity or voting securities of the Company other than pursuant to this Agreement;

 

(iii)          modify, amend, enter into, consent to the termination of, or waive any material rights under, any Material Contract (or any Contract that would be a Material Contract if such Contract has been entered into prior to the date hereof), except for in ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

 

(iv)          make any capital expenditures in excess of US$5,000,000 (individually or in the aggregate), except for in ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

 

(v)           sell, transfer, lease, license, grant or incur any Lien on, or otherwise dispose of any of the Company Group’s assets or Intellectual Property Rights, except sales of products to customers in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and not exceeding US$5,000,000;

 

(vi)          pay, declare or promise to pay any dividends or other distributions with respect to its share capital, or pay, declare or promise to pay any other payments to any shareholder (other than, in the case of any shareholder that is an employee, payments of salary accrued in said period at the current salary rate), except for in connection with the Restructuring (defined in Section 9.3) in which case no written consent would be required;

 

(vii)         (A) grant, accelerate or amend the terms of any equity awards to any employee of the Company Group or to any person except for grant or accelerate the Company RSUs under the Company Plan, or (B) establish, adopt, amend or terminate the Company Plan or any other equity incentive plan except the termination of the Company Plan and the adoption of the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan of PubCo as contemplated by this Agreement;

 

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(viii)        obtain or incur any loan or other Indebtedness in excess of US$5,000,000, or assume, guarantee or otherwise become responsible for the obligations of any Person for Indebtedness, except for in ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

 

(ix)           commence, settle, release, waive or compromise any Action of or against any member of the Company Group (A) for an amount in excess of US$5,000,000, (B) that would impose any material restrictions on the business or operations of any member of the Company Group, or (C) that is brought by or on behalf of any current, former or purported holder of any share capital or other securities of any member of the Company Group relating to the Acquisition Merger; adopt or enter into a plan of liquidation, dissolution, merger, consolidation, restructuring, recapitalization or other reorganization of any member of the Company Group;

 

(x)            acquire, whether by purchase, merger, spin off, consolidation, scheme of arrangement, amalgamation or acquisition of shares or assets, any assets, securities or properties, in aggregate, with a value or purchase price in excess of US$5,000,000 in any transaction or related series of transactions;

 

(xi)           fail to maintain in full force and effect material insurance policies covering the Company Group and its properties, assets and businesses in a form and amount consistent with past practices;

 

(xii)          make any change in its accounting principles or methods of accounting, other than as may be required by the applicable accounting principles or applicable Law;

 

(xiii)         issue, sell, transfer, pledge, dispose of, place any Lien, redeem or repurchase any shares or other equity or voting securities of any member of the Company Group, or issue or grant any securities exchangeable for or convertible into any shares or other equity or voting securities of any member of the Company Group;

 

(xiv)         make, change or revoke any material Tax election, amend any Tax Return, enter into any closing agreement or seek any ruling from any Authority with respect to material Taxes, surrender any right to claim a material refund of Taxes, settle or finally resolve any material controversy with respect to Taxes, agree to an extension or waiver of the statute of limitations with respect to the assessment or determination of material Taxes, change any method of Tax accounting or Tax accounting period, initiate any voluntary Tax disclosure to any Authority, or incur any material amount of Taxes outside of the ordinary course of business; or

 

(xv)          undertake any legally binding obligation to do any of the foregoing.

 

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(b)            From the date hereof through the Closing Date, SPAC shall remain a “blank check company” as defined under the Securities Act, shall not conduct any business operations other than in connection with this Agreement and ordinary course operations to maintain its status as a Nasdaq-listed special purpose acquisition company pending the completion of the transactions contemplated hereby. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, through the Closing Date, other than in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, without the Company’s prior written consent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld), SPAC shall not, and shall not cause its Subsidiaries to amend, waive or otherwise change the Investment Management Trust Agreement in any manner adverse to SPAC.

 

(c)            Neither party shall (i) take or agree to take any action that might make any representation or warranty of such party inaccurate or misleading in any material respect at, or as of any time prior to, the Closing Date or (ii) omit to take, or agree to omit to take, any action necessary to prevent any such representation or warranty from being inaccurate or misleading in any material respect at any such time.

 

(d)            From the date hereof through the earlier of (x) termination of this Agreement in accordance with Article XIII and (y) the Acquisition Closing, other than in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, none of the Company Group, SPAC Parties or Acquisition Entities, shall, and such Persons shall cause each of their respective officers, directors, Affiliates, managers, consultants, employees, representatives (including investment bankers, attorneys and accountants) and agents not to, directly or indirectly, (i) encourage, solicit, initiate, engage or participate in negotiations with any Person concerning, or make any offers or proposals related to, any Alternative Transaction, (ii) take any other action intended or designed to facilitate the efforts of any Person relating to a possible Alternative Transaction, (iii) enter into, engage in or continue any discussions or negotiations with respect to an Alternative Transaction with, or provide any non-public information, data or access to employees to, any Person that has made, or that is considering making, a proposal with respect to an Alternative Transaction or (iv) approve, recommend or enter into any Alternative Transaction or any Contract related to any Alternative Transaction. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Alternative Transaction” shall mean any of the following transactions involving the Company Group, the SPAC Parties or the Acquisition Entities (other than the transactions contemplated by this Agreement): (1) any merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination, amalgamation, recapitalization, consolidation, liquidation or dissolution or other similar transaction, or (2) any sale, lease, exchange, transfer or other disposition of a material portion of the assets of such Person (other than the sale, the lease, transfer or other disposition of assets in the ordinary course of business) or any class or series of the share capital or capital stock or other equity interests of the Company Group, the SPAC Parties or the Acquisition Entities in a single transaction or series of transactions.

 

8.2            Access to Information. From the date hereof until and including the Closing Date, the Company Group, the SPAC Parties and the Acquisition Entities shall, to the best of their abilities, (a) continue to give the other parties, their legal counsel and other representatives full access to the offices, properties, and Books and Records, (b) furnish to the other parties, their legal counsel and other representatives such information relating to the business of the Company Group, the SPAC Parties or the Acquisition Entities as such Persons may reasonably request and (c) cause its respective employees, legal counsel, accountants and representatives to cooperate with the other parties in such other parties’ investigation of its business; provided that no investigation pursuant to this Section (or any investigation prior to the date hereof) shall affect any representation or warranty given by the Company Group, the SPAC Parties or the Acquisition Entities and, provided further, that any investigation pursuant to this Section shall be conducted in such manner as not to interfere unreasonably with the conduct of the business of the Company Group, the SPAC Parties or the Acquisition Entities. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, neither party shall be required to provide the access described above or disclose any information if doing so is reasonably likely to (i) result in a waiver of attorney client privilege, work product doctrine or similar privilege or (ii) violate any contract to which it is a party or to which it is subject or applicable Law, provided that the non-disclosing party must advise the other parties that it is withholding such access and/or information and (to the extent reasonably practicable) and provide a description of the access not granted and/or information not disclosed.

 

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8.3            Notices of Certain Events. Each party shall promptly notify the other party of:

 

(a)            any notice or other communication from any Person alleging that the consent of such Person is or may be required in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement might give rise to any Action by or on behalf of such Person or result in the creation of any Lien on any Company Ordinary Share or share capital or capital stock of the SPAC Parties or the Acquisition Entities or any of the Company Group’s, the SPAC Parties’ or the Acquisition Entities’ assets;

 

(b)            any notice or other communication from any Authority in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Additional Agreements;

 

(c)            any Actions commenced or, to such party’s knowledge, threatened against, relating to or involving or otherwise affecting the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Additional Agreements;

 

(d)            the occurrence of any fact or circumstance which constitutes or results, or might reasonably be expected to constitute or result, in a Material Adverse Effect; and

 

(e)            the occurrence of any fact or circumstance which results, or might reasonably be expected to result, in any representation made hereunder by such party to be false or misleading in any material respect or to omit or fail to state a material fact.

 

8.4            SEC Filings.

 

(a)            The Company Group acknowledge that:

 

(i)            SPAC’s shareholders must approve the transactions contemplated by this Agreement prior to the Acquisition Merger contemplated hereby being consummated and that, in connection with such approval, SPAC must call a special meeting of its shareholders requiring SPAC to prepare and file with the SEC a Proxy Statement and Registration Statement;

 

(ii)            SPAC Parties will be required to file Quarterly and Annual reports that may be required to contain information about the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and

 

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(iii)          SPAC will be required to file a Form 8-K to announce the transactions contemplated hereby and other significant events that may occur in connection with such transactions.

 

(b)          In connection with any filing SPAC Parties make with the SEC that requires information about the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be included, the Company Group will, and will use its best efforts to cause its Affiliates, in connection with the disclosure included in any such filing or the responses provided to the SEC in connection with the SEC’s comments to a filing, to use their best efforts to (i) cooperate with SPAC Parties, (ii) respond to questions about the Company Group required in any filing or requested by the SEC, and (iii) provide any information requested by SPAC Parties in connection with any filing with the SEC.

 

(c)          Company Group Cooperation. The Company Group acknowledges that a substantial portion of the filings with the SEC and mailings to each shareholder of SPAC with respect to the Proxy Statement shall include disclosure regarding the Company Group and its management, operations and financial condition. Accordingly, the Company Group agrees to as promptly as reasonably practical provide PubCo and the SPAC Parties with such information as shall be reasonably requested by PubCo and the SPAC Parties for inclusion in or attachment to the Proxy Statement, that is accurate in all material respects and complies as to form in all material respects with the requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and in addition shall contain substantially the same financial and other information about the Company Group and its stockholders or shareholders as is required under Regulation 14A of the Exchange Act regulating the solicitation of proxies. The Company Group understands that such information shall be included in the Proxy Statement and/or responses to comments from the SEC or its staff in connection therewith and mailings. The Company Group shall cause their managers, directors, officers and employees to be reasonably available to PubCo and the SPAC Parties and their counsel in connection with the drafting of such filings and mailings and responding in a timely manner to comments from the SEC.

 

8.5          The Registration Statement.

 

(i)          As promptly as practicable after the date hereof, SPAC, PubCo and the Company shall jointly prepare, and PubCo and SPAC shall jointly file with the SEC, (i) in preliminary form, a proxy statement in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (as amended or supplemented, the “Proxy Statement”) to be filed as part of the Registration Statement and to be sent to the shareholders of SPAC in advance of the an extraordinary general meeting of SPAC shareholders, as adjourned (the “SPAC Special Meeting”), for the purpose of, among other things, (A) providing the public shareholders of SPAC an opportunity to redeem their SPAC Class A Ordinary Share in accordance with SPAC’s Organizational Documents and the Prospectus, and (B) soliciting proxies from SPAC shareholders to vote at the SPAC Special Meeting, as adjourned or postponed, on the SPAC Shareholder Approval Matters (as defined below), and (ii) the Registration Statement, in which the Proxy Statement will be included as a prospectus.

 

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(ii)          The Proxy Statement shall include proxy materials for the purpose of soliciting proxies from SPAC shareholders to vote, at the SPAC Special Meeting, in favor of resolutions approving (i) the adoption and approval of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby or referred to herein, (ii) the replacement of the existing memorandum and articles of association of SPAC with the memorandum and articles of association of PubCo substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit D (the “Amended PubCo Charter”), (iii) the approval of an equity incentive plan of PubCo substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit E (the “2021 Equity Incentive Plan of PubCo”), (iv) any other proposals that the parties hereto agree are necessary or desirable to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including the adoption and approval of the memorandum and articles of association of the Merger Sub 1, as in effect immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, as the memorandum and articles of the association of the Initial SPAC Surviving Sub at the First SPAC Merger Effective Time), and (v) the adjournment of the SPAC Special Meeting, if necessary or desirable in the reasonable determination of SPAC (collectively, the “SPAC Shareholder Approval Matters”). If on the date for which SPAC Special Meeting is scheduled, SPAC has not received proxies representing a sufficient number of shares to obtain the Required SPAC Shareholder Approval (as defined below), whether or not a quorum is present, SPAC may make one or more successive postponements or adjournments of SPAC Special Meeting.

 

(iii)          In connection with the Registration Statement, SPAC and PubCo will jointly file, with the Company’s reasonable cooperation, with the SEC financial and other information about the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with applicable Law and applicable proxy solicitation and registration statement rules set forth in SPAC’s Organizational Documents and applicable Laws of the British Virgin Islands, applicable Laws of the Cayman Islands and the rules and regulations of the SEC and Nasdaq. SPAC (and its counsel), PubCo (and its counsel) and the Company (and its counsel) shall provide each other party with a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on the Registration Statement and any amendment or supplement thereto prior to filing the same with the SEC. The Company shall provide PubCo and SPAC with such information concerning the Company Group and its equity holders, officers, directors, employees, assets, Liabilities, condition (financial or otherwise), business and operations that may be required or appropriate for inclusion in the Registration Statement, or in any amendments or supplements thereto, which information provided by the Company shall be true and correct and not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made not materially misleading. If required by applicable SEC rules or regulations, such financial information provided by the Company Group must be reviewed or audited by the Company Group’s auditors. SPAC shall provide such information concerning SPAC and its equity holders, officers, directors, employees, assets, liabilities, condition (financial or otherwise), business and operations that may be required or appropriate for inclusion in the Registration Statement, or in any amendments or supplements thereto, which information provided by SPAC shall be true and correct and not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made not materially misleading. Each Acquisition Entity shall provide such information concerning the relevant Acquisition Entity and its equity holders, officers, directors, employees, assets, liabilities, condition (financial or otherwise), business and operations, as applicable, that may be required or appropriate for inclusion in the Registration Statement, or in any amendments or supplements thereto, which information provided by the relevant Acquisition Entity shall be true and correct and not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made not materially misleading. SPAC and PubCo will use all commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Registration Statement to be declared effective under the Securities Act as promptly as practicable after such filing and to keep the Registration Statement effective as long as is necessary to consummate the Acquisition Merger and the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

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(iv)          Each of SPAC, PubCo and the Company shall take any and all reasonable and necessary actions required to satisfy the requirements of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and other applicable Laws in connection with the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement. Each of SPAC, PubCo and the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, make their respective directors, officers and employees, as applicable, upon reasonable advance notice, available at a reasonable time and location to the Company, PubCo, SPAC and their respective representatives in connection with the drafting of the public filings with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the Registration Statement, and responding in a timely manner to comments from the SEC. Each party shall promptly correct any information provided by it for use in the Registration Statement (and other related materials) if and to the extent that such information is determined to have become false or misleading in any material respect or as otherwise required by applicable Laws. SPAC and PubCo shall jointly amend or supplement the Registration Statement and cause the Registration Statement, as so amended or supplemented, to be filed with the SEC and SPAC shall cause the Proxy Statement to be disseminated to SPAC’s shareholders, in each case as and to the extent required by applicable Laws and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the SPAC’s Organizational Documents.

 

(v)          SPAC, PubCo and the Company shall promptly respond to any SEC comments on the Registration Statement and shall otherwise use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Registration Statement to “clear” comments from the SEC and become effective. Each Party shall provide the other Party with copies of any written comments, and shall inform the other Party of any material oral comments, that such Party or its representatives receive from the SEC or its staff with respect to the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement promptly after the receipt of such comments and shall give the other Party a reasonable opportunity under the circumstances to review and comment on any proposed written or material oral responses to such comments.

 

(vi)          As soon as practicable following the Registration Statement “clearing” comments from the SEC and being declared effective by the SEC, SPAC shall distribute the Proxy Statement to SPAC’s shareholders, and, pursuant thereto, shall call SPAC Special Meeting in accordance with applicable Laws of the British Virgin Islands as promptly as practicable. SPAC shall take necessary actions to enforce Section 1 of the Letter Agreement, dated as of June 9, 2021, by and among SPAC, the Sponsor and certain directors and officers of SPAC, in order to obtain the Required SPAC Shareholder Approval.

 

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8.6          Trust Account. The Company Group and the Acquisition Entities acknowledge that the SPAC Parties shall make appropriate arrangements to cause the funds in the Trust Account to be disbursed in accordance with the Investment Management Trust Agreement and for the payment of (i) all amounts payable to shareholders of SPAC holding SPAC Units or SPAC Ordinary Shares who shall have validly redeemed their SPAC Units or SPAC Ordinary Shares upon acceptance by the SPAC of such SPAC Units or SPAC Ordinary Shares, (ii) the expenses of the SPAC Parties to the third parties to which they are owed, (iii) the Deferred Underwriting Amount to the underwriter in the IPO and (iv) the remaining monies in the Trust Account to the SPAC Parties. Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Investment Management Trust Agreement, SPAC Parties shall not agree to, or permit, any amendment or modification of, or waiver under, the Investment Management Trust Agreement without the prior written consent of the Company.

 

8.7          Directors’ and Officers’ Indemnification and Insurance.

 

(a)          The parties agree that all rights to exculpation, indemnification and advancement of expenses existing in favor of the current or former directors and officers of the SPAC Parties (the “D&O Indemnified Persons”) as provided in their respective Organizational Documents, in each case as in effect on the date of this Agreement, or under any indemnification, employment or other similar agreements between any D&O Indemnified Person and any of the SPAC Parties in effect on the date hereof, shall survive the Acquisition Closing and continue in full force and effect in accordance with their respective terms to the extent permitted by applicable Law. For a period of six (6) years after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, PubCo shall cause the Organizational Documents of PubCo and Merger Sub 2 to contain provisions no less favorable with respect to exculpation and indemnification of and advancement of expenses to D&O Indemnified Persons than are set forth as of the date of this Agreement in the Organizational Documents of the SPAC Parties to the extent permitted by applicable Law. The provisions of this Section 8.7 shall survive the Acquisition Closing and are intended to be for the benefit of, and shall be enforceable by, each of the D&O Indemnified Persons and their respective heirs and representatives.

 

(b)          PubCo and Merger Sub 2 shall, or shall cause its Affiliates to, obtain and fully pay the premium for a “tail” insurance policy that provides coverage for up to a six-year period from the Closing Date, for the benefit of the D&O Indemnified Persons (the “D&O Tail Insurance”) that is substantially equivalent to and in any event not less favorable in the aggregate than SPAC’s existing policy or, if substantially equivalent insurance coverage is unavailable, the best available coverage; with respect to the current or former directors and officers of the SPAC Parties, provided that in no event shall the PubCo be required to expend for such policies pursuant to this Section 8.7(b) an annual premium amount in excess of 300% of the amount per annum payable by SPAC under its currently effective D&O insurance policies as of the date of this Agreement. PubCo shall cause such D&O Tail Insurance to be maintained in full force and effect, for its full term, and cause its Subsidiaries to honor all obligations thereunder. If any claim is asserted or made within such six-year period, the provisions of this Section 8.7 shall be continued in respect of such claim until the final disposition thereof.

 

(c)          SPAC shall enter into indemnification agreements, dated on or prior to the date hereof, with the individuals set forth on Schedule I, which shall continue to be effective following the Acquisition Closing.

 

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(d)          Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, this Section 8.7 shall survive the Acquisition Merger Effective Time indefinitely and shall be binding, jointly and severally, on all successors and assigns of the Surviving Company. In the event that the Surviving Company or any of its successors or assigns consolidates with or merges into another Person and shall not be the continuing or surviving corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger or transfers or conveys all or substantially all of its properties and assets to any Person, then, and in each such case, proper provision shall be made so that the successors and assigns of the Surviving Company shall succeed to the obligations set forth in this Section 8.7.

 

8.8          Board of Directors of PubCo. Immediately after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, PubCo’s board of directors shall consist of directors and independent directors designated by the Company, provided, however, the composition of such board of directors shall comply with the requirements of SEC and Nasdaq.

 

8.9          Reporting and Compliance with Laws. From the date hereof through the Closing Date, the SPAC Parties, Acquisition Entities and Company Group shall duly and timely file all Tax Returns required to be filed with the applicable Taxing Authorities, pay any and all Taxes required by any Taxing Authority and duly observe and conform in all material respects, to all applicable Laws and Orders.

 

ARTICLE IX
COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY

 

The Company agrees that:

 

9.1          Annual and Interim Financial Statements. From the date hereof through the Closing Date, within thirty-five (35) calendar days following the end of each three-month quarterly period, the Company Group shall deliver to SPAC, for the first three quarters of the year, unaudited consolidated financial statements reviewed by the Company’s auditor. The Company Group shall also promptly deliver to the SPAC Parties copies of any audited annual consolidated financial statements of the Company that the Company’s auditor may issue.

 

9.2          Company Shareholder Approval. The Company shall take, in accordance with the Cayman Companies Act, the Company’s Organizational Documents and other applicable Law, all action necessary to obtain the Company Shareholder Approval as promptly as reasonably practicable (but in no event later than five (5) Business Days after the effectiveness of the Registration Statement), including convening an extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders or obtaining written consent from all of its shareholders.

 

9.3          Restructuring. With respect to any Subsidiary of the Company that is incorporated in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) or any other Person that is incorporated in the PRC in which any member of the Company Group owns or Controls any equity securities, voting power or other interests (collectively, the “PRC Entities”), the Company Group shall have initiated either the transfer all of its interests in such PRC Entities or otherwise the dissolution or liquidation of such PRC Entities, including completion of all required filings and registrations with the Authority, no later than the earlier of (i) 30 days after the date of the Original Merger Agreement, or (ii) the first filing of the Proxy Statement and Registration Statement with the SEC (the “Restructuring”), and shall use reasonable efforts to complete the Restructuring thereafter. The Company shall furnish draft documents and contracts for the Restructuring to SPAC for reasonable review and comments. The Company shall provide SPAC with an update on the status of the Restructuring after the completion of any material step thereto and relevant documentation evidencing such update. Prior to the completion of the Restructuring, the Company Group shall ensure that the PRC Entities do not operate any business. From the completion of the Restructuring to the Closings, the Company Group shall not own or otherwise Control any equity securities, voting power or other interests of any Person incorporated in the PRC.

 

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ARTICLE X
COVENANTS OF ALL PARTIES HERETO

 

The parties hereto covenant and agree that:

 

10.1          Reasonable Best Efforts; Further Assurances. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each party shall use its reasonable best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary or desirable under applicable Laws, and cooperate as reasonably requested by the other parties, to consummate and implement expeditiously each of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The parties hereto shall execute and deliver such other documents, certificates, agreements and other writings and take such other actions as may be necessary or reasonably desirable in order to consummate or implement expeditiously each of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

10.2          Tax Matters.

 

(a)          PubCo shall retain (or cause the Company Group to retain) all books and records with respect to Tax matters of the Company Group for Pre-Closing Periods for at least seven (7) years following the Closing Date and to abide by all record retention agreements entered into by or with respect to the Company Group with any Taxing Authority.

 

(b)          PubCo, SPAC, Acquisition Entities and the Company shall use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to cause the transactions contemplated herein to qualify for the Intended Tax Treatment and agree not to, and not to permit or cause any Affiliate or any Subsidiary to, take any actions or cause any action to be taken that such party reasonably expects would prevent, impair or impede the Intended Tax Treatment (other than actions contemplated under this Agreement).

 

(c)          SPAC, Acquisition Entities or the Company, as applicable, shall promptly notify the other party in writing if, before the Initial Closing Date or Closing Date, as applicable, it determines that it is not reasonable for the Initial Mergers or Acquisition Merger to qualify for the Intended Tax Treatment, as applicable. Following such notice, the notifying party may propose amendments to the terms of this Agreement that such person believes could reasonably facilitate such qualification without adversely affecting the rights and commercial position of SPAC, Acquisition Entities, the Company, and their respective shareholders and warrant or option holders. In that case, each other party shall consider in good faith the proposed amendments and, if it determines in good faith that they would not result in unreasonable delay to Initial Closing and/or Acquisition Closing and would not adversely affect the rights or commercial position of SPAC, the Company, and their respective shareholders and warrant or option holders, the parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to effect any such amendments.

 

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(d)          In the event that PubCo determines after Acquisition Closing that PubCo is a PFIC for any taxable year, PubCo shall provide sufficient information to PubCo’s shareholders to make a timely “qualified electing fund” election within the meaning of Section 1295 of the Code with respect to PubCo.

 

(e)          In the event that the SEC requests or requires a tax opinion regarding any aspect of the Intended Tax Treatment, each party shall use reasonable best efforts to execute and deliver customary tax representation letters to each other party’s tax advisors, as applicable, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to such advisors for the purpose of issuing such opinions. If the SEC requests or requires any opinion on the Intended Tax Treatment of the Initial Mergers or other tax consequences to SPAC Shareholders, SPAC shall use reasonable best efforts to cause such opinion (as so required or requested) to be provided by its tax advisor. If the SEC requests or requires any opinion on the Intended Tax Treatment of the Acquisition Merger or other tax consequences to Company Shareholders, the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to cause such opinion (as so required or requested) to be provided by its tax advisor. For the avoidance of doubt, a tax opinion regarding the Intended Tax Treatment is not a condition to closing.

 

(f)          For two (2) years following the Closing Date, PubCo’s “qualified group” (within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.368-1(d)(4)(ii)) shall use the lower of (i) fifty percent (50%) of the cash and cash equivalents held by or on behalf of the SPAC immediately prior to the Closing Date (and prior to any redemptions in respect of SPAC Shareholders) and (ii) the amount of cash actually held by the Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub immediately after the Closings, in PubCo and its qualified group’s business within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.368-1(d) (such business, “PubCo’s Business”). For the avoidance of doubt, permissible use of such cash in PubCo’s Business shall include the use of cash by members of PubCo’s qualified group for general corporate purposes, retention for future use in the business operations of members of PubCo’s qualified group, and loans from PubCo or the Subsequent SPAC Surviving Sub to other members of PubCo’s qualified group for current or future use in the business operations of such members.

 

(g)          In the event of any investment (including any “PIPE” investment) in shares or stock rights of any Person that have the effect of entitling the holder thereof to receive shares in PubCo in connection with any of the Mergers (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, open market purchases of SPAC Units, SPAC Ordinary Shares or SPAC Rights), the parties shall use reasonable best efforts to structure such investment in a manner that would not reasonably be expected to result in any of the Mergers failing to qualify for the Intended Tax Treatment.

 

10.3          Settlement of the SPAC Parties’ Liabilities. Concurrently with the Acquisition Closing, all outstanding liabilities of the SPAC Parties shall be settled and paid in full and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred by SPAC’s or SPAC’s officers, directors, or any of their respective Affiliates, in connection with identifying, investigating and consummating a business combination.

 

10.4          Compliance with SPAC Agreements. The Company Group and SPAC Parties shall comply with each of the applicable agreements entered into in connection with the IPO, including that certain registration rights agreement, dated as of June 9, 2021 by and between SPAC and the investors named therein.

 

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10.5          Confidentiality. Except as necessary to complete the Proxy Statement and Registration Statement, the Company Group and Acquisition Entities, on the one hand, and the SPAC Parties, on the other hand, shall hold and shall cause their respective representatives to hold in strict confidence, unless compelled to disclose by judicial or administrative process or by other requirements of Law, all documents and information concerning the other party furnished to it by such other party or its representatives in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (except to the extent that such information can be shown to have been (a) previously known by the party to which it was furnished, (b) in the public domain through no fault of such party or (c) later lawfully acquired from other sources, which source is not the agent of the other party, by the party to which it was furnished), and each party shall not release or disclose such information to any other person, except its representatives in connection with this Agreement. In the event that any party believes that it is required to disclose any such confidential information pursuant to applicable Laws, such party shall give timely written notice to the other parties so that such parties may have an opportunity to obtain a protective order or other appropriate relief. Each party shall be deemed to have satisfied its obligations to hold confidential information concerning or supplied by the other parties if it exercises the same care as it takes to preserve confidentiality for its own similar information. The parties acknowledge that some previously confidential information will be required to be disclosed in the Proxy Statement.

 

ARTICLE XI
CONDITIONS TO CLOSING

 

11.1          Condition to the Obligations of the Parties. The obligations of all of the parties hereto to consummate the Closings are subject to the satisfaction of all the following conditions, any one or more of which may be waived (if legally permitted) in writing by all of such parties:

 

(a)          There shall not be in force any applicable Law or Order enjoining, prohibiting, making illegal or preventing the consummation of the Closings, whether temporary, preliminary or permanent, which is then in effect or is pending or threatened.

 

(b)          The SEC shall have declared the Registration Statement and the ADS Registration Statement effective. No stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement or the ADS Registration Statement or any part thereof shall have been issued and no Action seeking such stop order shall have been threatened or initiated by the SEC and not withdrawn.

 

(c)          The PubCo Ordinary Shares to be issued in connection with the Closings shall be conditionally approved for listing upon the Closings on Nasdaq, subject only to official notice of issuance thereof.

 

(d)          All applicable waiting periods (and any extension thereof) under the HSR Act shall have expired or been terminated.

 

(e)          The approval of the SPAC Shareholder Approval Matters shall have been duly obtained in accordance with the Laws of the British Virgin Islands, SPAC’s Organizational Documents and the rules and regulations of Nasdaq (the “Required SPAC Shareholder Approval”).

 

(f)          The Company Shareholder Approval shall have been obtained.

 

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(g)          SPAC shall have at least US$5,000,001 of net tangible assets (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a51-1(g)(1) of the Exchange Act) remaining immediately after the Closings.

 

11.2          Additional Conditions to Obligations of SPAC Parties. The obligations of the SPAC Parties to consummate the Acquisition Closing are subject to the satisfaction of all the following additional conditions, any one or more of which may be waived in writing by SPAC:

 

(a)          The Company Group and Acquisition Entities shall have duly performed all of its obligations hereunder required to be performed by it at or prior to the Closing Date in all material respects, unless the applicable obligation has a materiality qualifier in which case it shall be duly performed in all respects.

 

(b)          (i) Each of the representations and warranties of the Company contained in Section 5.1, Section 5.2 and Section 5.5(d) shall be true and correct (without giving any effect to any limitation as to “materiality” or “Material Adverse Effect” or any similar limitation set forth therein) in all material respects as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date as though then made (except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to an earlier date, and in such case, shall be true and correct on and as of such earlier date); (ii) the representations and warranties of the Company contained in Section 5.5(a), Section 5.5(b), Section 5.5(c) and Section 5.12(b) shall be true and correct in all respects as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date as though then made; and (iii) each of the representations and warranties of the Company contained in Article V (other than Section 5.1, Section 5.2, Section 5.5 and Section 5.12(b)), shall be true and correct (without giving any effect to any limitation as to “materiality” or “Material Adverse Effect” or any similar limitation set forth therein) as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date as though then made (except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to an earlier date, and in such case, shall be true and correct on and as of such earlier date), except where the failure of such representations and warranties to be so true and correct, individually or in the aggregate, has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to result in, a Material Adverse Effect; (iv) each of the representations and warranties of the Acquisition Entities contained in Section 7.1, Section 7.2 and Section 7.7(b) shall be true and correct (without giving any effect to any limitation as to “materiality” or any similar limitation set forth therein) in all material respects as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date as though then made (except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to an earlier date, and in such case, shall be true and correct on and as of such earlier date); (v) the representations and warranties of the Acquisition Entities contained in Section 7.6, Section 7.7(a) and Section 7.7(c) shall be true and correct in all respects as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date as though then made; and (vi) each of the representations and warranties of the Acquisition Entities contained in Article VII (other than Section 7.1, Section 7.2, Section 7.6 and Section 7.7), shall be true and correct (without giving any effect to any limitation as to “materiality” or any similar limitation set forth therein) as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date as though then made (except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to an earlier date, and in such case, shall be true and correct on and as of such earlier date), except where the failure of such representations and warranties to be so true and correct, individually or in the aggregate, has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to result in, a material adverse effect on the ability of any Acquisition Entity to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

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(c)          There shall have been no event, change or occurrence which individually or together with any other event, change or occurrence, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, regardless of whether it involved a known risk.

 

(d)          The SPAC Parties shall have received a certificate signed by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, and a certificate signed by the sole director or an authorized signatory of PubCo, dated of the Closing Date, certifying that the conditions set forth in this Section 11.2 have been fulfilled.

 

(e)          The SPAC Parties shall have received duly executed opinions from the Company’s Cayman Islands counsel, Travers Thorp Alberga, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the SPAC Parties, addressed to the SPAC Parties and dated as of the Closing Date.

 

(f)          The SPAC Parties shall have received a copy of each of the Additional Agreements duly executed by all parties thereto (other than the SPAC Parties) and such Additional Agreement shall be in full force and effect.

 

11.3          Additional Conditions to Obligations of the Company. The obligations of the Company to consummate the Acquisition Closing are subject to the satisfaction of all of the following additional conditions, any one or more of which may be waived in writing by the Company:

 

(a)          SPAC Parties shall have duly performed all of their obligations hereunder required to be performed by them at or prior to the Closing Date in all material respects, unless the applicable obligation has a materiality qualifier in which case it shall be duly performed in all respects.

 

(b)          Each of the representations and warranties of SPAC Parties contained in Article VI shall be true and correct (without giving any effect to any limitation as to “materiality” or “material adverse effect” or any similar limitation set forth therein) as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date as though then made (except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to an earlier date, and in such case, shall be true and correct on and as of such earlier date), except where the failure of such representations and warranties to be so true and correct, individually or in the aggregate, has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to result in, a material adverse effect on the ability of the SPAC to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

(c)          The Company shall have received a certificate signed by an authorized officer of SPAC Parties to the effect set forth in clauses (a) and (b) of this Section 11.3.

 

(d)          SPAC Parties shall have executed and delivered to the Company each Additional Agreement to which it is a party.

 

11.4          Frustration of Conditions. None of the SPAC Parties or the Company may rely on the failure of any condition set forth in this Article XI to be satisfied if such failure was caused by such party’s failure to act in good faith to comply with this Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

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ARTICLE XII
DISPUTE RESOLUTION

 

12.1          Jurisdiction.

 

(a)          Any Action based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby may be brought in federal and state courts located in the City of New York, Borough of Manhattan, and each of the parties irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any such Action, waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to personal jurisdiction, venue or to convenience of forum, agrees that all claims in respect of the Action shall be heard and determined only in any such court, and agrees not to bring any Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby in any other court.

 

(b)          Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect the right of any party to serve process in any manner permitted by Law or to commence legal proceedings or otherwise proceed against any other party in any other jurisdiction, in each case, to enforce judgments obtained in any Action brought pursuant to this Section 12.1.

 

12.2          Waiver of Jury Trial; No Exemplary Damages.

 

(a)          THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT EACH SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, IN ANY COURT IN WHICH AN ACTION MAY BE COMMENCED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT, OR BY REASON OF ANY OTHER CAUSE OR DISPUTE WHATSOEVER BETWEEN OR AMONG ANY OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT OF ANY KIND OR NATURE. NO PARTY SHALL BE AWARDED PUNITIVE OR OTHER EXEMPLARY DAMAGES RESPECTING ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT.

 

(b)          Each of the parties to this Agreement acknowledge that each has been represented in connection with the signing of this waiver by independent legal counsel selected by the respective party and that such party has discussed the legal consequences and import of this waiver with legal counsel. Each of the parties to this Agreement further acknowledge that each has read and understands the meaning of this waiver and grants this waiver knowingly, voluntarily, without duress and only after consideration of the consequences of this waiver with legal counsel.

 

ARTICLE XIII
TERMINATION

 

13.1          Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Acquisition Closing:

 

(a)          by mutual consent of the Company and SPAC;

 

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(b)          by either SPAC or the Company if the Acquisition Closing shall not have occurred on or before May 31, 2022 (the “Outside Closing Date”); provided that the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 13.1(b) shall not be available to any party whose breach of or failure to perform any provision of this Agreement has been the primary cause of the failure of the Acquisition Closing to be consummated before the Outside Closing Date;

 

(c)          by either SPAC or the Company if the consummation of the Acquisition Closing is permanently enjoined or prohibited by a final, non-appealable Order; provided that the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 13.1(c) shall not be available to any party whose breach of or failure to perform any provision of this Agreement has been the primary cause of such Order;

 

(d)          by either the Company or SPAC if the Required SPAC Shareholder Approval shall have not been obtained at the SPAC Special Meeting or at any adjournment thereof, in each case, at which a vote on the approval of the SPAC Shareholder Approval Matters was taken;

 

(e)          by SPAC if the Company Shareholder Approval shall not have been obtained within five (5) Business Days after the effectiveness date of the Registration Statement;

 

(f)          by SPAC if the Company or any Acquisition Entity shall have materially breached any of its representations, warranties, agreements or covenants contained herein or in any Additional Agreement such that the conditions set forth in Section 11.1 or Section 11.2 would not be satisfied and, such breach is not curable or, if curable, is not cured prior to the earlier of 15 days following receipt by the Company of a written notice describing in reasonable detail the nature of such breach and the Outside Closing Date; provided that SPAC shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this ‎Section 13.1(f) if SPAC is then in breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement that would cause a condition set forth in ‎Section 11.1 or Section 11.3 not to be satisfied; or

 

(g)          by the Company if any SPAC Party shall have materially breached any of its covenants, agreements, representations, and warranties contained herein or in any Additional Agreement such that the conditions set forth in Section 11.1 or Section 11.3. would not be satisfied and, such breach is not curable or, if curable, is not cured prior to the earlier of 15 days following receipt by SPAC of a written notice describing in reasonable detail the nature of such breach and the Outside Closing Date; provided that the Company shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this ‎Section 13.1(g) if the Company is then in breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement that would cause a condition set forth in ‎Section 11.1 or Section 11.2 not to be satisfied.

 

13.2          Effect of Termination. In the event of the valid termination of this Agreement pursuant to ‎Section 13.1, written notice thereof shall be given to the other party or parties hereto, specifying the provision hereof pursuant to which such termination is made and this Agreement shall forthwith become void and there shall be no liability or obligation under this Agreement on the part of any party hereto, except the provisions of Section 10.5 (Confidentiality), Article XII, Article XIII and Article XIV shall survive such valid termination in accordance with its terms and conditions.

 

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ARTICLE XIV
MISCELLANEOUS

 

14.1          Notices. Any notice hereunder shall be sent in writing, addressed as specified below, and shall be deemed given: (a) if by hand or recognized courier service, by 5:00PM on a business day, addressee’s day and time, on the date of delivery, and otherwise on the first business day after such delivery; (b) if by fax or email, on the date that transmission is confirmed electronically, if by 5:00PM on a business day, addressee’s day and time, and otherwise on the first business day after the date of such confirmation; or (c) five days after mailing by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. Notices shall be addressed to the respective parties as follows (excluding telephone numbers, which are for convenience only), or to such other address as a party shall specify to the others in accordance with these notice provisions:

 

if to the Company (following the Acquisition Closing), to:

 

Bitdeer Technologies Holding Company
08 Kallang Avenue
Aperia tower 1, #09-03/04
Singapore 339509
Attn: Linghui Kong
Email: linghui.kong@bitdeer.com

 

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Cooley LLP
55 Hudson Yards
New York, New York 10001
Attn: Will H. Cai
Email: wcai@cooley.com

 

if to any Acquisition Entity, to:

 

Travers Thorp Alberga, Attorneys at Law
Harbour Place, 2nd Floor
PO Box 472
103 South Church Street
Grand Cayman, KY1-1106, Cayman Islands
Email: rthorp@traversthorpalberga.com
Attention: Richard Thorp

 

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Cooley LLP
55 Hudson Yards
New York, New York 10001
Attn: Will H. Cai
Email: wcai@cooley.com

 

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with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
450 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Attn: Howard Zhang
Email:
howard.zhang@davispolk.com

 

if to any SPAC Party, to:

 

Blue Safari Group Acquisition Corp.
Cheung Kong Center,
58 Floor, Unit 5801
2 Queens Road Central
Central
Hong Kong
Attn: Serena Shie
Email: serena@firsteuro.co

 

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
450 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Attn: Howard Zhang
Email:
howard.zhang@davispolk.com

 

14.2          Amendments; No Waivers; Remedies.

 

(a)          This Agreement cannot be amended, except by a writing signed by each of the SPAC Parties (prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time) and the Company, and cannot be terminated orally or by course of conduct. No provision hereof can be waived, except by a writing signed by the party against whom such waiver is to be enforced, and any such waiver shall apply only in the particular instance in which such waiver shall have been given.

 

(b)          Neither any failure or delay in exercising any right or remedy hereunder or in requiring satisfaction of any condition herein nor any course of dealing shall constitute a waiver of or prevent any party from enforcing any right or remedy or from requiring satisfaction of any condition. No notice to or demand on a party waives or otherwise affects any obligation of that party or impairs any right of the party giving such notice or making such demand, including any right to take any action without notice or demand not otherwise required by this Agreement. No exercise of any right or remedy with respect to a breach of this Agreement shall preclude exercise of any other right or remedy, as appropriate to make the aggrieved party whole with respect to such breach, or subsequent exercise of any right or remedy with respect to any other breach.

 

(c)          Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, no statement herein of any right or remedy shall impair any other right or remedy stated herein or that otherwise may be available.

 

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(d)          Notwithstanding anything else contained herein, neither shall any party seek, nor shall any party be liable for, punitive or exemplary damages, under any tort, contract, equity, or other legal theory, with respect to any breach (or alleged breach) of this Agreement or any provision hereof or any matter otherwise relating hereto or arising in connection herewith.

 

14.3          Arm’s Length Bargaining; No Presumption Against Drafter. This Agreement has been negotiated at arm’s-length by parties of equal bargaining strength, each represented by counsel or having had but declined the opportunity to be represented by counsel and having participated in the drafting of this Agreement. This Agreement creates no fiduciary or other special relationship between the parties, and no such relationship otherwise exists. No presumption in favor of or against any party in the construction or interpretation of this Agreement or any provision hereof shall be made based upon which Person might have drafted this Agreement or such provision.

 

14.4          Publicity. Except as required by law and except with respect to the SPAC SEC Documents, the parties agree that neither they nor their agents shall issue any press release or make any other public disclosure concerning the transactions contemplated hereunder without the prior approval of the other party hereto. If a party is required to make such a disclosure as required by law, the parties will use their best efforts to cause a mutually agreeable release or public disclosure to be issued.

 

14.5          Expenses. Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, unless otherwise specified herein; provided that, any filing fees payable by SPAC with respect to any regulatory or governmental filings relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, whether or not such transactions shall be consummated, shall be shared equally by the Company and SPAC.

 

14.6          No Assignment or Delegation. No party may assign any right or delegate any obligation hereunder, including by merger, consolidation, operation of law, or otherwise, without the written consent of the other party. Any purported assignment or delegation without such consent shall be void, in addition to constituting a material breach of this Agreement.

 

14.7          Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to the conflict of laws principles thereof.

 

14.8          Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and delivered (including by e-mail of PDF or scanned versions or facsimile transmission) in one or more counterparts, and by the different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

 

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14.9          Entire Agreement. This Agreement together with the Additional Agreements, including any exhibits and schedules attached hereto or thereto, sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements related thereto (whether written or oral), all of which are merged herein. No provision of this Agreement or any Additional Agreement, including any exhibits and schedules attached hereto or thereto, may be explained or qualified by any agreement, negotiations, understanding, discussion, conduct or course of conduct or by any trade usage. Except as otherwise expressly stated herein or any Additional Agreement, there is no condition precedent to the effectiveness of any provision hereof or thereof. No party has relied on any representation from, or warranty or agreement of, any person in entering into this Agreement, prior hereto or contemporaneous herewith or any Additional Agreement, except those expressly stated herein or therein. For the avoidance of any doubt, the Original Merger Agreement shall be amended and restated in its entirety by this Agreement on the date of this Agreement.

 

14.10          Severability. A determination by a court or other legal authority that any provision that is not of the essence of this Agreement is legally invalid shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof. The parties shall cooperate in good faith to substitute (or cause such court or other legal authority to substitute) for any provision so held to be invalid a valid provision, as alike in substance to such invalid provision as is lawful.

 

14.11          Construction of Certain Terms and References; Captions. In this Agreement:

 

(a)          References to particular sections and subsections, schedules, and exhibits not otherwise specified are cross-references to sections and subsections, schedules, and exhibits of this Agreement.

 

(b)          The words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder,” and words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement, and, unless the context requires otherwise, “party” means a party signatory hereto.

 

(c)          Any use of the singular or plural, or the masculine, feminine, or neuter gender, includes the others, unless the context otherwise requires; “including” means “including without limitation;” “or” means “and/or;” “any” means “any one, more than one, or all;” and, unless otherwise specified, any financial or accounting term has the meaning of the term under United States generally accepted accounting principles as consistently applied heretofore by the Company Group.

 

(d)          Unless otherwise specified, any reference to any agreement (including this Agreement), instrument, or other document includes all schedules, exhibits, or other attachments referred to therein, and any reference to a statute or other law includes any rule, regulation, ordinance, or the like promulgated thereunder, in each case, as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time; provided that with respect to any agreement or contract listed in the Company Disclosure Schedule, all such amendments, modifications or supplements must also be listed in the Company Disclosure Schedule. Any reference to a numbered schedule means the same-numbered section of the disclosure schedule.

 

(e)          If any action is required to be taken or notice is required to be given within a specified number of days following a specific date or event, the day of such date or event is not counted in determining the last day for such action or notice. If any action is required to be taken or notice is required to be given on or before a particular day which is not a Business Day, such action or notice shall be considered timely if it is taken or given on or before the next Business Day.

 

(f)          Captions are not a part of this Agreement, but are included for convenience, only.

 

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(g)          For the avoidance of any doubt, all references in this Agreement to “the knowledge of the Company Group” or similar terms shall be deemed to include the actual or constructive (e.g., implied by Law) knowledge of the Key Personnel.

 

14.12          Further Assurances. Each party shall execute and deliver such documents and take such action, as may reasonably be considered within the scope of such party’s obligations hereunder, necessary to effectuate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

14.13          Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing expressed or implied in this Agreement is intended or shall be construed to confer upon or give any Person, other than the parties hereto, any right or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing (a) in the event the Acquisition Closing occurs, the present and former officers and directors of the SPAC Parties (and their respective successors, heirs and representatives) and each of their respective Affiliates are intended third-party beneficiaries of, and may enforce, Section 8.7 and (b) the past, present and future directors, officers, employees, incorporators, members, partners, stockholders, Affiliates, agents, attorneys, advisors and representatives any party, and any Affiliate of any of the foregoing (and their successors, heirs and representatives), are intended third-party beneficiaries of, and may enforce, Section 14.16 and Section 14.17.

 

14.14          Non-survival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants. The representations, warranties, covenants, obligations or other agreements in this Agreement, including any rights arising out of any breach of such representations, warranties, covenants, obligations, agreements and other provisions, shall not survive the Closing Date and shall terminate and expire upon the occurrence of the Acquisition Closing (and there shall be no liability after the Closing Date in respect thereof), except for those covenants and agreements contained herein that by their terms apply or are to be performed in whole or in part after the Acquisition Closing (which such covenants and agreements shall survive the Acquisition Closing and continue until fully performed in accordance with their terms). Nothing in this Section 14.14 shall be construed to modify or otherwise affect the provisions of Section 8.7 and Section 14.15.

 

14.15          Waiver. Reference is made to the final IPO prospectus of the SPAC, dated June 9, 2021 (the “Prospectus”). The Company Group have read the Prospectus and understand that the SPAC has established the Trust Account for the benefit of the public shareholders of the SPAC and the underwriters of the IPO pursuant to the Investment Management Trust Agreement and that, except for a portion of the interest earned on the amounts held in the Trust Account, the SPAC may disburse monies from the Trust Account only for the purposes set forth in the Investment Management Trust Agreement. For and in consideration of the SPAC agreeing to enter into this Agreement, the Company Group hereby agrees that it does not have any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any monies in the Trust Account and hereby agrees that it will not seek recourse against the Trust Account for any claim it may have in the future as a result of, or arising out of, any negotiations, contracts or agreements with the SPAC.

 

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14.16          Enforcement.

 

(a)          The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage for which monetary damages, even if available, would not be inadequate remedy, would occur in the event that the parties hereto do not perform their respective obligations under the provisions of this Agreement or any Additional Agreement in accordance with their respective specified terms or otherwise breach such provisions. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the parties hereto shall be entitled to an injunction, specific performance, or other equitable relief, to prevent breaches of this Agreement and any Additional Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof and thereof, without proof of damages or inadequacy of any remedy at applicable Law, prior to the valid termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 13.1, this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled under this Agreement or any Additional Agreement or applicable Law.

 

(b)          Each party hereto agrees that it will not oppose the granting of specific performance and other equitable relief on the basis that the other parties have an adequate remedy at law or that an award of specific performance is not an appropriate remedy for any reason at law or equity. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that any party seeking an injunction to prevent breaches of this Agreement or any Additional Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement or any Additional Agreement in accordance with this Section 14.16(b) shall not be required to provide any bond or other security in connection with any such injunction. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that nothing contained in this Section 14.16 shall require any party to institute any proceeding for (or limit any party’s right to institute any proceeding for) specific performance under this Section 14.16 before exercising any termination right under Section 13.1 or pursuing damages.

 

14.17          Non-Recourse. This Agreement may only be enforced against, and any Action based upon, arising out of, or related to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby may only be brought against, the entities that are expressly named as parties hereto and then only with respect to the specific obligations set forth herein with respect to such party. No past, present or future director, officer, employee, incorporator, member, partner, stockholder, Affiliate, agent, attorney, advisor or representative or Affiliate of any named party to this Agreement and no past, present or future director, officer, employee, incorporator, member, partner, stockholder, Affiliate, agent, attorney, advisor or representative or Affiliate of any of the foregoing shall have any liability (whether in contract, tort, equity or otherwise) for any one or more of the representations, warranties, covenants, agreements or other obligations or liabilities of any one or more of the parties to this Agreement of or for any Action based on, arising out of, or related to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  SPAC:
   
  Blue Safari Group Acquisition Corp.
     
  By: /s/ Naphat Sirimongkolkasem
    Name: Naphat Sirimongkolkasem
    Title: Director
     
  SPAC Sub:
   
  Blue Safari Mini Corp.
     
  By: /s/ Naphat Sirimongkolkasem
    Name: Naphat Sirimongkolkasem
    Title: Director

 

Signature Page to Merger Agreement

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  PubCo:
   
  Bitdeer Technologies Group
     
  By: /s/ Clara Yuexi Jiang
    Name: Clara Yuexi Jiang
    Title: Director
     
  Merger Sub 1:
   
  Blue Safari Merge Limited
     
  By: /s/ Clara Yuexi Jiang
    Name: Clara Yuexi Jiang
    Title: Director
     
  Merger Sub 2:
   
  Blue Safari Merge II Limited
     
  By: /s/ Clara Yuexi Jiang
    Name: Clara Yuexi Jiang
    Title: Director
     
  Merger Sub 3:
   
  Bitdeer Merge Limited
     
  By: /s/ Clara Yuexi Jiang
    Name: Clara Yuexi Jiang
    Title: Director

 

Signature Page to Merger Agreement

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  Company:
   
  Bitdeer Technologies Holding Company
     
  By: /s/ WU Jihan
    Name: WU Jihan 吴忌寒
    Title: Director

 

Signature Page to Merger Agreement

 

 

Schedule I

 

1. Mr. Alan Yamashita

 

2. Mr. Alex Yamashita

 

3. Mr. Naphat Sirimongkolkasem

 

4. Mr. Mark Streeter

 

5. Mr. Joseph Chow

 

6. Dr. Rolf Hoefer

 

7. Ms. Serena Shie

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.1

 

VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT

 

This VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of December 15, 2021, by and among:

 

1. Blue Safari Group Acquisition Corp., a British Virgin Islands business company (“SPAC”);

 

2. Bitdeer Technologies Group, an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the Laws of Cayman Islands (the “PubCo”);

 

3. Bitdeer Technologies Holding Company, an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the Laws of the Cayman Islands (the “Company”); and

 

4. each shareholder of the Company listed in the column titled “Supporting Shareholder” in Schedule A attached hereto (each, a “Supporting Shareholder”).

 

Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the A&R Merger Agreement (as defined below).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, SPAC, Blue Safari Mini Corp., an exempted company with limited liability incorporated under the Law of the Cayman Islands and a wholly-owned Subsidiary of SPAC (“SPAC Sub”), the Company, PubCo, Blue Safari Merge Limited, a British Virgin Islands business company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of PubCo (“Merger Sub 1”), Blue Safari Merge II Limited, a British Virgin Islands business company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of PubCo (“Merger Sub 2”) and Bitdeer Merge Limited, an exempted company with limited liability incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands and a wholly-owned subsidiary of PubCo (“Merger Sub 3”) have, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, entered into an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof (as may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “A&R Merger Agreement”).

 

WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, each Supporting Shareholder is the record and beneficial owner of and/or have the voting power (whether or not through a proxy) over, the number of the Company Shares set forth opposite such Supporting Shareholder’s name on Schedule A under the column heading “Subject Shares” (all such Company Shares, together with any other Company Shares (including any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for any Company Shares, including for the avoidance of doubt, the Company Options) of which beneficial and/or record ownership and/or the voting power (whether or not through a proxy) is hereafter acquired by any such Supporting Shareholder during the period from the date hereof through the Expiration Time are collectively referred to herein as the “Covered Shares”);

 

WHEREAS, in order to induce SPAC, SPAC Sub, PubCo, Merger Sub 1, Merger Sub 2 and Merger Sub 3 to enter into the A&R Merger Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Mergers, the Supporting Shareholders are entering into this Agreement; and

 

 

 

 

WHEREAS, the Supporting Shareholders acknowledge that SPAC, SPAC Sub, PubCo, Merger Sub 1, Merger Sub 2 and Merger Sub 3 are entering into the A&R Merger Agreement in reliance on the representations, warranties, covenants and other agreements of the Supporting Shareholders set forth in this Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

1. Definitions.

 

When used in this Agreement, the following terms in all of their tenses, cases and correlative forms shall have the meanings assigned to them in this Section 1.

 

Expiration Time” shall mean the earlier to occur of (a) the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, (b) such date and time as the A&R Merger Agreement shall be terminated in accordance with its terms, and (c) as to any Supporting Shareholder, the Termination Date.

 

Transfer” shall mean any sale, assignment, encumbrance, pledge, hypothecation, disposition, loan or other transfer, or entry into any Contract, option or other arrangement or understanding with respect to any sale, assignment, encumbrance, pledge, hypothecation, disposition, loan or other transfer, in each case directly or indirectly and voluntarily or involuntarily, of any interest owned by a Person or any interest (including a beneficial interest) in, or the ownership, control or possession of, any interest owned by a Person, excluding entry into this Agreement and the A&R Merger Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.

 

2. Agreement to Vote.

 

From and after the date hereof until the Expiration Time, each of the Supporting Shareholders irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that at any meeting of the shareholders of the Company (whether annual or special and whether or not an adjourned or postponed meeting, however called and including any adjournment or postponement thereof) and in connection with any written consent of the shareholders of the Company, such Supporting Shareholder shall:

 

(a)               when such meeting is held, appear at such meeting or otherwise cause such Supporting Shareholder’s Covered Shares to be counted as present thereat for the purpose of establishing a quorum;

 

(b)               vote (or execute and return an action by written consent), or cause to be voted at such meeting (or validly execute and return and cause such consent to be granted with respect to), all of such Supporting Shareholder’s Covered Shares owned as of the record date for such meeting (or the date that any written consent is executed by such Supporting Shareholder) in favor of the Mergers and the adoption of the A&R Merger Agreement and any other matters necessary or reasonably requested by SPAC, PubCo or the Company for consummation of the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated by the A&R Merger Agreement;

 

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(c)                in any other circumstances upon which a consent or other approval is required under the Company’s Organizational Documents, or otherwise sought with respect to the A&R Merger Agreement or the other transactions contemplated by the A&R Merger Agreement, vote, consent or approve (or cause to be voted, consented or approved) all of such Supporting Shareholder’s Covered Shares held at such time in favor thereof;

 

(d)               vote (or execute and return an action by written consent), or cause to be voted at such meeting (or validly execute and return and cause such consent to be granted with respect to), all of such Supporting Shareholder’s Covered Shares against (i) any Alternative Transction and (ii) any and all other proposals or actions that would reasonably be expected to (x) impede, interfere with, delay, postpone or adversely affect the Mergers or any of the other transactions contemplated by the A&R Merger Agreement, or (y) result in any of the closing conditions of the Company, the SPAC Parties or the Acquisition Entities under the A&R Merger Agreement not being satisfied, or otherwise result in a breach of any of the representations, warranties, covenants or other obligations or agreements of the Company, the SPAC Parties or the Acquisition Entities under the A&R Merger Agreement.

 

No Supporting Shareholder shall take or omit to take, or commit or agree to take or omit to take any action inconsistent with the foregoing that would be effective prior to the Expiration Time.

 

3. Agreement to Retain Covered Shares.

 

3.1.          Restrictions on Transfers.

 

Each of the Supporting Shareholders hereby agrees that, from the date hereof until the Expiration Time, such Supporting Shareholder shall not, and shall cause its or his Affiliates not to, directly or indirectly:

 

(a)               Transfer the Covered Shares or any interest therein, or publicly announce any intention to effect any such transactions;

 

(b)               engage in any hedging or other transaction which is designed to, or which would (either alone or in connection with one or more events, developments or events (including the satisfaction or waiver of any conditions precedent)), lead to or result in a sale or disposition of such Supporting Shareholder’s Covered Shares;

 

(c)               enter into any voting agreement or voting trust with respect to any of such Supporting Shareholder’s Covered Shares that is inconsistent with such Supporting Shareholder’s obligations pursuant to this Agreement, or grant any proxy or power of attorney with respect to any of such Supporting Shareholder’s Covered Shares that is inconsistent with such Supporting Shareholder’s obligations pursuant to this Agreement, or enter into enter into any agreement or undertaking that is otherwise inconsistent with, or would interfere with, or prohibit or prevent such Supporting Shareholder from satisfying its or his obligations pursuant to this Agreement;

 

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(d)               take any action that would make any representation or warranty of such Supporting Shareholder set forth in this Agreement untrue or incorrect, or would otherwise have the effect of preventing, disabling, or delaying the performing of such Supporting Holder’s obligations hereunder; or

 

(e)               agree (whether or not in writing) to take any of the actions referred to in the foregoing clauses (a), (b), (c) or (d).

 

3.2.          Additional Purchases.

 

Until the Expiration Time, each Supporting Shareholder agrees that any Covered Shares (including any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for any Covered Shares, including for the avoidance of doubt, the Company Options) that such Supporting Shareholder purchases, that are issued to such Supporting Shareholder by the Company, that are otherwise hereinafter acquired by such Supporting Shareholder or with respect to which such Supporting Shareholder otherwise acquires the voting power (whether or not through a proxy) after the date hereof and prior to the Expiration Time, shall in each case be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement to the same extent as if they were Covered Shares owned by such Supporting Shareholder as of the date hereof. Each of the Supporting Shareholders agrees, while this Agreement is in effect, to notify SPAC, PubCo and the Company promptly in writing of the number of any additional Covered Shares acquired, or over which voting power is acquired, by such Supporting Shareholder, if any, after the date hereof.

 

3.3.          Unpermitted Transfers.

 

Any Transfer or attempted Transfer of any Covered Shares in violation of the Section 3.1 shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law, be null and void ab initio.

 

4. Additional Agreements.

 

4.1.          Rights under the A&R Merger Agreement.

 

For the avoidance of doubt, the Company does not, by signing this Agreement, waive any of the rights it is otherwise entitled to under the A&R Merger Agreement, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the ability of the Company to enforce its rights under the A&R Merger Agreement.

 

4.2.          Binding Effect of the A&R Merger Agreement.

 

Each of the Supporting Shareholders hereby acknowledges that it has read the A&R Merger Agreement and this Agreement and has had the opportunity to consult with its tax and legal advisors. Each Supporting Shareholder shall be bound by and comply with Section 8.1(d), Section 10.5, and Section 14.4 of the A&R Merger Agreement (and any relevant definitions contained in any such sections) as if (x) such Supporting Shareholder was an original signatory to the A&R Merger Agreement with respect to such provisions, and (y) each reference to the “Company Group” contained in such provisions also referred to each such Supporting Shareholders.

 

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4.3.          Appraisal; Dissenters’ Rights.

 

Each Supporting Shareholder agrees to refrain from exercising any dissenters’ rights or rights of appraisal under applicable Law at any time with respect to the A&R Merger Agreement, the Additional Agreements and the transactions contemplated thereby.

 

Each Supporting Shareholder further agrees not to commence or participate in, and to take all actions necessary to opt out of any class in any class action with respect to, any action or claim, derivative or otherwise, against SPAC, SPAC’s Affiliates, any of SPAC’s officers or directors, the Sponsor, the Company or any of their respective successors and assigns relating to the negotiation, execution or delivery of this Agreement, the A&R Merger Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including any claim (x) challenging the validity of, or seeking to enjoin the operation of, any provision of this Agreement or the A&R Merger Agreement, or (y) alleging a breach of any fiduciary duty of the board of directors of the Company in connection with this Agreement, the A&R Merger Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.

 

4.4.          Corporate Change.

 

In the event of any equity dividend or distribution, or any change in the equity interests of the Company by reason of any equity dividend or distribution, equity split, recapitalization, combination, conversion, exchange of equity interests or the like, the term “Covered Shares” shall be deemed to refer to and include the Covered Shares as well as all such equity dividends and distributions and any securities into which or for which any or all of the Covered Shares may be changed, converted or exchanged or which are received in such transaction.

 

4.5.          Further Assurance.

 

From time to time, at SPAC’s, PubCo’s or the Company’s request and without further consideration, each Supporting Shareholder shall execute and deliver such additional documents and take all such further action as may be reasonably necessary or reasonably requested to effect the actions and consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the A&R Merger Agreement.

 

4.6.          Consent to Disclosure.

 

Each of the Supporting Shareholders hereby consents to the publication and disclosure in the Proxy Statement (and, as and to the extent otherwise required by applicable securities Laws or the SEC or any other securities authorities, any other documents or communications provided by SPAC, PubCo or the Company to any Authority or to securityholders of SPAC) of such Supporting Shareholder’s identity and beneficial ownership of the Covered Shares, and the nature of such Supporting Shareholder’s commitments, arrangements and understandings under and relating to this Agreement and, if deemed appropriate by SPAC, PubCo or the Company, a copy of this Agreement. Each of the Supporting Shareholders shall promptly provide any information reasonably requested by SPAC, PubCo or the Company for any regulatory application or filing made or approval sought in connection with this Agreement, the A&R Merger Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including filings with the SEC).

 

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5. Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the Supporting Shareholders

 

Each of the Supporting Shareholders, severally and not jointly, represents and warrants to SPAC and PubCo that:

 

(a)                Ownership of Covered Shares. Such Supporting Shareholder is the sole record and beneficial owner (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of, and has good, valid and marketable title to or has a valid proxy or power of attorney to vote all of such Supporting Shareholder’s Covered Shares, free and clear of any Liens. As of the date hereof, other than the number and type of the shares set forth opposite such Supporting Shareholder’s name on Schedule A, such Supporting Shareholder does not own beneficially or of record or have the voting power over any other Company Shares (or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for any Company Shares) or any interest therein.

 

(b)               Authority; Organization. Such Supporting Shareholder (i) has full voting power, full power of disposition and full power to issue instructions with respect to the matters set forth herein, whether by ownership or by proxy, in each case, with respect to such Supporting Shareholder’s Covered Shares, (ii) has not entered into any voting agreement or voting trust, and has no knowledge and is not aware of any such voting agreement or voting trust in effect with respect to any of such Supporting Shareholder’s Covered Shares that is inconsistent with such Supporting Shareholder’s obligations pursuant to this Agreement, (iii) has not granted any proxy or power of attorney with respect to any of such Supporting Shareholder’s Covered Shares that is inconsistent with such Supporting Shareholder’s obligations pursuant to this Agreement, and has no knowledge and is not aware of any such proxy or power of attorney in effect, and (iv) has not entered into any agreement or undertaking that is otherwise inconsistent with, or would interfere with, or prohibit or prevent such Supporting Shareholder from satisfying, its or his obligations pursuant to this Agreement, and has no knowledge and is not aware of any such agreement or undertaking.

 

Such Supporting Shareholder affirms that (i) if such Supporting Shareholder is a natural person, he or she has all the requisite power and authority and has taken all actions necessary in order to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform his or her obligations hereunder and to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby, and (ii) if such Supporting Shareholder is not a natural person, such Supporting Shareholder (A) is a legal entity duly organized, validly existing and, to the extent such concept is applicable, in good standing under the Laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, and (B) has all requisite corporate or other power and authority and has taken all corporate or other action necessary in order to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by such Supporting Shareholder, and constitutes a legally valid and binding agreement of such Supporting Shareholder, enforceable against such Supporting Shareholder in accordance with the terms hereof (except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy Laws or other similar Laws affecting creditors’ rights and general principles of equity affecting the availability of specific performance and other equitable remedies).

 

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(c)                No Conflict; Consent. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by such Supporting Shareholder does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated by the A&R Merger Agreement will not, constitute or result in (i) a breach or violation of, or a default under, the Organizational Documents of such Supporting Shareholder (if such Supporting Shareholder is not a natural person), (ii) with or without notice, lapse of time or both, a breach or violation of, a termination (or right of termination) of or a default under, the loss of any benefit under, the creation, modification or acceleration of any obligations under or the creation of a Lien on any of the properties, rights or assets of such Supporting Shareholder pursuant to any Contract binding upon such Supporting Shareholder or, assuming (solely with respect to performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby) compliance with the matters referred to in Section 5(d), under any applicable Law to which such Supporting Shareholder is subject or (iii) any change in the rights or obligations of any party under any Contract legally binding upon such Supporting Shareholder.

 

Other than the filings, notices and reports pursuant to, in compliance with or required to be made under the Exchange Act, no filings, notices, reports, consents, registrations, approvals, permits, waivers, expirations of waiting periods or authorizations are required to be obtained by such Supporting Shareholder from, or to be given by such Supporting Shareholder to, or be made by such Supporting Shareholder with, any Authority or any other Person in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by such Supporting Shareholder of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or the Mergers or the other transactions contemplated by the A&R Merger Agreement.

 

(d)               Absence of Litigation. As of the date of this Agreement, there is no action, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened against such Supporting Shareholder that in any manner questions the beneficial or record ownership of the Supporting Shareholder’s Covered Shares or the validity of this Agreement, or challenges or seeks to prevent, enjoin or delay the performance by such Supporting Shareholder of its or his obligations under this Agreement.

 

(e)               Supporting Shareholders Has Adequate Information. The Supporting Shareholder is a sophisticated shareholder and has adequate information concerning the business and financial condition of the SPAC, PubCo and the Company to make an informed decision regarding this Agreement and the other transactions contemplated by the A&R Merger Agreement, and has independently and based on such information as the Supporting Shareholder has deemed appropriate, made its own analysis and decision to enter into this Agreement. The Supporting Shareholder acknowledges that SPAC, PubCo and the Company have not made and do not make any representation or warranty, whether express or implied, of any kind or character except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. The Supporting Shareholder acknowledges that the agreements contained herein with respect to the Covered Shares held by the Supporting Shareholder are irrevocable.

 

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6. Termination

 

This Agreement, and the obligations of a Supporting Shareholder hereunder shall terminate and be of no further force or effect immediately upon the first to occur of (a) the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, (b) termination of the A&R Merger Agreement in accordance with its terms, and (c) the written agreement of such Supporting Shareholder on one hand, and SPAC and PubCo on the other hand (such date, the “Termination Date”); provided, that this Section 6 and Section 7 shall survive any termination of this Agreement. Nothing in this Section 6 shall relieve or otherwise limit any party’s liability for any breach of this Agreement prior to the termination of this Agreement.

 

7. Miscellaneous

 

7.1.          Notices.

 

All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered in person or upon confirmation of receipt when transmitted by facsimile transmission or by electronic mail or on the next business day if transmitted by international overnight courier, in each case to the respective parties at the address set forth below (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified in a notice given in accordance with this Section 7.1):

 

if to the Company:

 

Bitdeer Technologies Holding Company
08 Kallang Avenue
Aperia tower 1, #09-03/04
Singapore 339509
Attn: Linghui Kong
Email: linghui.kong@bitdeer.com

 

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Cooley LLP
55 Hudson Yards
New York, New York 10001
Attn: Will H. Cai
Email: wcai@cooley.com

 

if to any SPAC and SPAC Sub:

 

Blue Safari Group Acquisition Corp.
Cheung Kong Center,
58 Floor, Unit 5801
2 Queens Road Central
Central
Hong Kong
Attn: Serena Shie
Email: serena@firsteuro.co

 

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with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
450 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017

Attn: Howard Zhang
Email: howard.zhang@davispolk.com

 

if to PubCo:

 

Travers Thorp Alberga, Attorneys at Law
Harbour Place, 2nd Floor
PO Box 472
103 South Church Street
Grand Cayman, KY1-1106, Cayman Islands
Email: rthorp@traversthorpalberga.com
Attention: Richard Thorp

 

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Cooley LLP
55 Hudson Yards
New York, New York 10001
Attn: Will H. Cai
Email: wcai@cooley.com

 

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
450 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Attn: Howard Zhang
Email: howard.zhang@davispolk.com

 

if to Victory Courage Limited:

 

08 Kallang Avenue
Aperia tower 1, #09-03/04
Singapore 339509
Attn: Jihan Wu
Email: jihan.wu@bitdeer.com

 

7.2.          Severability.

 

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, it shall be adjusted rather than voided, if possible, in order to achieve the intent of the parties to the maximum extent possible. In any event, the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement in any jurisdiction shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement in that jurisdiction or the validity or enforceability of this Agreement, including that provision, in any other jurisdiction.

 

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7.3.          Entire Agreement.

 

This Agreement, the A&R Merger Agreement, the Additional Agreements and the other agreements contemplated hereby and thereby, constitute the entire agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior agreements and undertakings, both written and oral, among the parties, or any of them, with respect to the subject matter hereof.

 

7.4.          Specific Performance.

 

Each of the parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the other parties would be irreparably injured by a breach of this Agreement by it and that money damages alone would not be an adequate remedy for any actual or threatened breach of this Agreement. Accordingly, each party shall be entitled to specific performance or injunctive or other equitable relief (without posting a bond or other security) to enforce or prevent any violations of any provision of this Agreement, in addition to all other rights and remedies available at law or in equity to such party, including the right to claim money damages for breach of any provision of this Agreement. All rights, powers, and remedies provided under this Agreement or otherwise available in respect hereof at law or in equity shall be cumulative and not alternative, and the exercise or beginning of the exercise of any thereof by a party shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise of any other such right, power or remedy by a party.

 

7.5.          Amendments; Waivers.

 

At any time prior to the Expiration Time, any provision of this Agreement may be amended or waived if, and only if such amendment or waiver is in writing and signed, in the case of an amendment, by the Supporting Shareholders, SPAC and PubCo, or in the case of a waiver, by the party against whom the waiver is to be effective. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no failure or delay by a party hereto in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise of any other right hereunder.

 

7.6.          Governing Law; Jurisdiction.

 

The provisions of Article XII (Dispute Resolution) and Section 14.7 (Governing Law) of the A&R Merger Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, mutatis mutandis.

 

7.7.          Third Party Beneficiaries.

 

There are no third party beneficiaries of this Agreement and nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer on any Person other than the parties hereto (and their respective successors, heirs and permitted assigns), any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities, except as specifically set forth in this Agreement.

 

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7.8.          Assignment; Binding Effect.

 

Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder shall be assigned by any of the parties hereto (whether by operation of Law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other parties, except that SPAC and PubCo may assign this Agreement (in whole but not in part) in connection with a permitted assignment of the A&R Merger Agreement by SPAC or PubCo, as applicable. Subject to the preceding sentence, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and, in the case of each Supporting Shareholder, its or his estate, heirs, beneficiaries, personal representatives and executors.

 

7.9.          No Presumption Against Drafting Party.

 

Each of the parties to this Agreement acknowledges that it has been represented by independent counsel in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Accordingly, any rule of Law or any legal decision that would require interpretation of any claimed ambiguities in this Agreement against the drafting party has no application and is expressly waived.

 

7.10.        Interpretation.

 

When a reference is made in this Agreement to a Section or a Schedule such reference shall be to a Section or a Schedule of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. All words used in this Agreement will be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. The word “including” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement will mean “including, without limitation”, unless otherwise specified. The words “hereof”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as to the feminine and neuter genders of such term. Any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, including (in the case of agreements or instruments) by waiver or consent and (in the case of statutes) by succession of comparable successor statutes and references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein. References to a Person are also to its permitted successors and assigns. References to clauses without a cross-reference to a Section or subsection are references to clauses within the same Section or, if more specific, subsection. References from or through any date shall mean, unless otherwise specified, from and including or through and including, respectively. The symbol “US$” refers to United States Dollars. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” means the degree to which a subject or other thing extends and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”. References to “day” shall mean a calendar day unless otherwise indicated as a “Business Day”.

 

7.11.        Counterparts.

 

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and all counterparts taken together shall constitute one document. E-mailed copies of signatures shall be deemed to be originals for purposes of the effectiveness of this Agreement.

 

[Signature Pages Follow]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of the date and year first written above.

 

  Blue Safari Group Acquisition Corp.
   
  By: /s/ Naphat Sirimongkolkasem
  Name: Naphat Sirimongkolkasem
  Title: Director

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of the date and year first written above.

 

  Bitdeer Technologies Group
   
  By: /s/ Clara Jiang
  Name: Clara Jiang
  Title: Director

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of the date and year first written above.

 

  Bitdeer Technologies Holding Company
   
  By: /s/ WU Jihan
  Name: WU Jihan 吴忌寒
  Title: Director

 

[Signature Page to Voting and Support Agreement]

 

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of the date and year first written above.

 

  Victory Courage Limited
   
  By: /s/ WU Jihan
  Name: WU Jihan 吴忌寒
  Title: Director

 

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SCHEDULE A

 

Schedule of Supporting Shareholders

 

Supporting Shareholders   Type of Subject Shares   Number of Subject Shares  
Victory Courage Limited   Class B Ordinary     5,631,795,619  
Victory Courage Limited   Series A Preferred     7,141,236  

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

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Strictly Confidential Bitdeer Group A World-leading Tech Company for the Cryptocurrency Mining Community December 2021 December 2021

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Strictly Confidential Disclaimer 2 This confidential presentation (this “presentation”) is being delivered to a limited number of parties for discussion purposes only. Any reproduction or distribution of this presentation, in whole or in part, or the disclosure of its contents, without the prior consent of Blue Safari Group Acquisition Corp. (“Blue Safari”, or “BSGA”) or Bitdeer Technologies Holding Company (the “Company”) is prohibited. By accepting this presentation, each recipient agrees: (i) to maintain the confidentiality of all information that is contained in this presentation and not already in the public domain; and (ii) to use this presentation for information purposes only and not as the basis for any voting or investment decision with respect to Blue Safari or the Company. This presentation does not purport to contain all of the information that may be required to evaluate a possible voting or investment decision with respect to Blue Safari. The recipient agrees and acknowledges that this presentation is not intended to form the basis of any voting or investment decision by the recipient and does not constitute investment, tax or legal advice. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is or will be given by Blue Safari or the Company or any of their respective affiliates, directors, officers, employees or advisers or any other person as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in this presentation or any other written, oral or other communications transmitted or otherwise made available to any party in the course of its evaluation of a possible transaction between Blue Safari and the Company (the “Transaction”), and no responsibility or liability whatsoever is accepted for the accuracy or sufficiency thereof or for any errors, omissions or misstatements, negligent or otherwise, relating thereto. The recipient also acknowledges and agrees that the information contained in this presentation is preliminary in nature and is subject to change, and any such changes may be material. Blue Safari and the Company disclaim any duty to update the information contained in this presentation. Forward-Looking Statements This presentation includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1996. The Company’s actual results may differ from expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect”, “estimate”, “project”, “budget”, “forecast”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “plan”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “should”, “believes”, “predicts”, “potential”, “continue”, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company’s and Blue Safari’ expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the Transaction, the satisfaction of closing conditions to the Transaction and the timing of the completion of the Transaction. These forward- looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (1) the inability of Blue Safari to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to the Transaction or to complete the Transaction; (2) matters discovered by Blue Safari or the Company as they complete their respective due diligence investigations of each other; (3) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Blue Safari or the Company following announcement of the Transaction; (4) the risk that the announcement or consummation of the Transaction disrupts current plans and operations; (5) the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Transaction; (6) costs related to the Transaction; (7) changes in the applicable laws or regulations, including but not limited to gaming laws and regulations; and (8) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in Blue Safari’ filings with the SEC. Blue Safari and the Company caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive and not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Neither Blue Safari nor the Company undertakes or accepts any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Industry and Market Data In this presentation, the Company and Blue Safari rely on and refer to information and statistics regarding market participants in the sectors in which the Company competes and other industry data. We obtained this information and statistics from third-party sources, including reports by market research firms and filings of other companies in the same industry.

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Strictly Confidential Disclaimer (continued) 3 Trademarks This presentation may contain trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights of other companies, which are the property of their respective owners. Solely for convenience, some of the trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights referred to in this presentation may be listed without the TM, SM © or ® symbols, but Blue Safari and the Company will assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, the rights of the applicable owners, if any, to these trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights. No Offer or Solicitation This presentation shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the Transaction. This presentation shall also not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Financial Information; Use of Projections Unless otherwise specified, the financial information and data contained in this presentation is unaudited, is based on draft statutory accounts, does not conform to Regulation S-X, and is subject to Public Company Accounting Oversight Board audit, with respect to yearly data, and subject to auditor review, with respect to quarterly data. Accordingly, such information and data may not be included in, may be adjusted in or may be presented differently in the registration statement to be filed with the SEC and the proxy statement/prospectus contained therein. You should review the Company’s audited financial statements, which will be included in the registration statement relating to the proposed Transaction. In addition, all of the Company’s historical financial information included herein is preliminary and subject to change. This presentation also contains certain financial forecasts of the Company. Neither the Company’s nor Blue Safari’s independent auditors have studied, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to the projections for the purpose of their inclusion in this presentation, and accordingly, neither of them expressed an opinion or provided any other form of assurance with respect thereto for the purpose of this presentation. These projections are for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results. In this presentation, certain of the above-mentioned projected information has been provided for purposes of providing comparisons with historical data. The assumptions and estimates underlying the prospective financial information are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant business, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the prospective financial information. Projections are inherently uncertain due to a number of factors outside of the Company’s control. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the prospective results are indicative of future performance of the combined company after the Transaction or that actual results will not differ materially from those presented in the prospective financial information. Inclusion of the prospective financial information in this presentation should not be regarded as a representation by any person that the results contained in the prospective financial information will be achieved. Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures This presentation includes non-IFRS financial measures. The Company and Blue Safari believe that these non-IFRS measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends. These non-IFRS measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as an alternative to, financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS. Other companies may calculate these non-IFRS measures differently, and therefore such measures may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

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Strictly Confidential Transaction overview 4 Note: (1) 2022E proprietary hash rate is based on the management estimation. (2) Unit: $100mm/EH/s • Transaction implies a pro-forma enterprise value of ~$4.0 bn • EV/ Proprietary hash rate (2022E) = 3.05x (1) (2) • Bitdeer Technologies Holding Company to merge with Blue Safari Group Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: BSGA) , a public traded special acquisition company • Transaction expected to be completed in Q1 2022 • The combined company expected to be listed on Nasdaq • Existing Bitdeer shareholders rolling 100% of their equity Transaction Structure Valuation

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Strictly Confidential The Bitdeer Group is a leader in the crypto-mining space Source: Frost & Sullivan research Note: (1) Adjusted EBITDA= profit(loss) for the periods + depreciation and amortization + income tax expense/(benefit) + interest expense/(income), net + share-based payment expenses under IFRS2. (2) As of Sep 30, 2021. (3) As % of total network hash rate used for cloud hash rate services as of September 30, 2021 Business Overview Growth Strategy 974MW Power supply by 2022 4.4EH/s Proprietary hash rate(2) 3.1% Share of network hash rate(2) Scale up hash rate Alternative protocols Diversify product lines Hash rate marketplace 36.5% Hash rate sharing market share (3) 5 Datacenters globally $49m 2020A adjusted EBITDA(1) $183m 1H2021 adjusted EBITDA(1) Largest proprietary hash rate owner Largest hash rate sharing service provider Innovative hosting service provider 1 1 5

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Strictly Confidential Bitdeer's operations is at the core of the crypto-currency industry 6 Software services Hardware services Other services IC design Mining Hardware Manufacturing Base Protocol Source: Frost & Sullivan research Mining Site Construction and Mining O&M Hash Rate Sharing Mining Pool Operations Bitdeer's operations facilitate hash rate supply, which is essential to continuous development of the crypto-currency industry Hash Rate Supply Trading and Transaction Hardware Manufacturing

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Strictly Confidential Blue Safari’s management team 7 Blue Safari is led by industry veterans with ample experience in the cryptocurrency industry and capital markets • Over forty years of experience in capital markets • Former Managing Partner at Polar Ventures, Executive Advisor to Mizuho Alternative Investments LLC, Head of Asia Capital Markets for Merrill Lynch • Over a decade of experience in investment, fintech, and entrepreneurship • Co-founder of a leading global blockchain and fintech investment and advisory firm Alex Yamashita Chairman CEO & CIO • Over a decade of experience in capital markets and technology consulting, with a focus on fintech and blockchain • Former Director of Japan and Asia Equity Sales of CLSA Mark Streeter Director • Experienced in management and capital market transactions • Former investment advisor of Everbright Overseas Infrastructure Investment Fund Naphat Sirimongkolkasem CFO & Director • Over twenty years of experience in investment and legal practice • Founder and partner at Wellington Legal, a full- service law firm Joseph Chow Director Alan Yamashita • Expert in blockchain and fintech sector • Co-founder of an NFT agency • Current director for a crypto fund Rolf Hoefer Director

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Strictly Confidential Bitdeer’s visionary and experienced management team 8 Datacenter Team: strong expertise in mining data center construction, operation and maintenance; head of Data Center Team previously involved in 30+ mining locations across the world Sales & Marketing Team: extensive network in crypto-mining supply chain; accessible to available mining machine inventory Experienced Financing Team: consists of members experienced in ASIC miner manufacturing side, and over 20 years of experience in capital markets, audit and financial management, previously responsible for oversight of the accounting and financial affairs of a Nasdaq listed company Jihan Wu Founder/Chairman Matt Linghui Kong CEO •An early advocate of crypto-currency who introduced the Bitcoin Whitepaper into the Sinophone world •A pioneer and a serial entrepreneur in crypto-currency • Cofounded multiple leading companies serving the crypto economy • Leader in crypto-currency industry with deep industry knowledge and technology expertise • Previously worked at Baidu, Yahoo and Tencent • Over 15 years of R&D and project management experience

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Strictly Confidential 183 44 41 33 25 24 21 11 (1) -60 -10 40 90 140 190 240 Hive Riot Marathon Core Scientific Argo Hut 8 Greenidge Cipher 215 0 130 71 58 53 44 38 27 0.0 50.0 100.0 150.0 200.0 250.0 300.0 Core Scientific Hive Riot Hut 8 Argo Marathon Greenidge Cipher Financial results outpacing other market players 9 Revenue 2021 H1 ($m) Adj. EBITDA (2) 2021 H1 ($m) Net Income 2021 H1 ($m) 114 28 27 12 9 5 3 (1) (26) -40.0 -20.0 0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 100.0 120.0 140.0 Hive Riot Hut 8 Argo Greenidge Core Scientific Cipher Marathon Sources: Company disclosure. Exchange rate as of 2021/06/30 Note: (1) For the 6 months ended July 31, 2021. (2) Adjusted EBITDA= profit(loss) for the periods + depreciation and amortization + income tax expense/(benefit) + interest expense/(income), net + share-based payment expenses under IFRS2 (1) (1) (1)

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Strictly Confidential Largest hash rate owner with low power costs 4.4 2.7 2.6 2.6 1.7 1.3 1.2 1.1 NA NA Marathon Core Scientific Riot Hut 8 Hive Greenidge Argo Cipher TeraWulf (1) (2) 280 NA 440 83 109 100 44 45 50 NA Marathon Core Scientific Riot Hut 8 Hive Greenidge Argo Cipher TeraWulf 3.1% 1.9% 1.9% 1.2% 0.9% 0.9% 0.8% NA NA Proprietary Hash Rate 2021 9M (EH/s) Electricity Capacity 2021 9M (MW) Power Cost (5) 2021 9M ($/MWh) 39 45 42 42 40 36 54 48 43 49 Hut 8 Marathon Hive Bitfarms Core Scientific North America Median Asia Pacific Median Europe Median Global Average As % of total network hash rate (2021 9M) Sources: Company disclosure, Frost & Sullivan research Note: (1) Total hash rate, including the hosted figures. (2) As of Nov 11, 2021. (3) As of Sep 30, 2021, 63% of Core Scientific’s hash rate is allocated to hosting business. (4) As of June 30, 2021. (5) Power costs are only available for certain companies due to limited disclosure. (6) As of Dec 31, 2020. (7) As of July 5, 2021 1.9% (1) (2) (1) Mostly hosting (3) (1) (4) (4) 10 (6) (6) (6) (7) (1)

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Strictly Confidential Diversified business model to manage Bitcoin volatility and accelerate growth 11 • Mining Bitcoin for our own account • Proceeds are converted to fiat currencies at regular intervals • Hosting 3rd party miners • New Hash Rate Marketplace rolled out in 2021H1 • Minerplus: self-developed intergrated intelligent software platform (currently free of charge) • Equipment sales • Providing cloud hash rate to customers • Upfront proceeds accelerated organic and instant expansion in mining fleet Revenue ($m) Revenue ($m) Revenue ($m) 37.5 88.5 111.3 2019A 2020A 2021H1 43.5 78.3 62.0 2019A 2020A 2021H1 2.4 2.1 41.8 2019A 2020A 2021H1 Increase in equipment sales Proprietary mining Hash rate sharing Other businesses

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Strictly Confidential Strong technological strength enhances our leading position Hash rate slicing algorithms allows supply of hash rate in accurate quantum and hash rate scheduling enables cross-mining machines redeployment of hash rate for high reliability. Note: (1) The fluctuation of 98% of hash rate contracts is smaller than 5% Minerplus software platform provides real-time monitoring for operational excellence. Hash Rate Reliability Advantage Mining Efficiency Advantage As low as 1 TH/s minimum hash rate unit Significantly reduces time needed for daily maintenance and upgrading of miners Hash rate contract fluctuation reduced to 5%(1) Save for operation and maintenance headcount substantially 12

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Strictly Confidential Bitdeer platform supports both the supply and demand side of the equation Hash rate sharing Hash rate marketplace Mining Site Construction and Mining O&M Years of mining experience Support for alternative crypto protocols High-quality and reliable hash rate drives confidence in mining community and stimulates demand Bitdeer platform uniquely positioned to serve hash rate buyers and suppliers to promote a healthy ecosystem of the mining community 13 Hash rate suppliers Hash rate buyers Other Suppliers Institutional hash rate buyers Individual hash rate buyers Aggregation of hash rate demand drives further deployment of infrastructure Hash rate hosting

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Strictly Confidential 4.4 4.3 13.1 2.6 4.3 6.9 7.0 8.6 2021 9M 2021E 2022E Managing hash rate(1) (in EH/s) Proprietary hash rate Hosting hash rate Ability to scale hash rate supply rapidly 14 Note: (1) Theoretical hash rate. Managing hash rate = proprietary hash rate + hosting hash rate. 20.0

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Strictly Confidential Power supply secured by globally distributed mining datacenters 15 Tennessee Washington Texas 13MW 170MW 60MW 38MW 572MW 26MW 50MW 400MW Norway Singapore HQ 46MW 280MW currently in use (1) 694MW under construction (1) 762MW in the pipeline (2) (3) 1,736MW in total (2) Note: (1) As of Sep 30, 2021. (2) As of December 2021. (3) In the pipeline refers to power supply contracted but not yet under active construction 362MW Expected capacity by end of 2022 974MW

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Strictly Confidential Substantial projected financial performance 16 49 276 337 183 2020A 2021E 2022E 21H1 A 169 380 586 215 2020A 2021E 2022E 21H1 A Note: (1) Forecasted numbers are based on company estimates. (2) Adjusted EBITDA= profit(loss) for the periods + depreciation and amortization + income tax expense/(benefit) + interest expense/(income), net + share-based payment expenses under IFRS2 Revenue (1) ($m) Adjusted EBITDA (1) (2) ($m)

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Strictly Confidential Our ESG ambitions Pangborn Rockdale Knoxville Molde Tydal 100% 62% 38% 100% 100% Carbon-free power supply as of Sep 30, 2021 54% Note: (1) According to the latest available statistics regarding mixture of power supply from respective local authority 17 Constantly increase the portion of carbon-free power supply Portion of carbon-free power supply by mining data center (1) (%) Carbon-free power supply by completion of existing pipeline 59%

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Strictly Confidential Shareholding structure ~2% ~24% … Note: (1) Expected vested ESOP by closing Founding team ESOP (1) Financial investors 18

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Strictly Confidential Transaction summary Sources of Consideration ($ mm) Bitdeer rollover equity $4,000 Cash on trust account $58 Underwriter $1 Total Sources $4,059 Uses of Consideration ($ mm) Bitdeer rollover equity $4,000 Cash to combined company balance sheet $51 Transaction expenses $8 Total Uses $4,059 Value (mm) Shares (mm) % of Total (%) SPAC Sponsor 17.6 1.8 0.0 SPAC Public Shareholders 63.3 6.3 1.5% Target Shareholder Rollover 4,000.0 400.0 98.0% Founding Members 2,942.5 294.2 72.1% Financial Investors 968.2 96.8 23.7% Others 89.3 8.9 2.2% Other Shareholders 0.6 0.1 0.0% Pro Forma Equity Value 4,081.4 408.1 100.0% Pro Forma Ownership Sources & Uses of Consideration Note: (1) Assuming no redemptions. (2) As of 30 June 2021 19 Current Bitdeer holders rolling 100% of their equity Implied Market Cap $4.1B Expected Total Cash(1) ~$230M (including $51M on trust account and $180M from Bitdeer(2))

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Strictly Confidential Risk Factors (1/9) 20 Risks Related to Bitdeer The below list of key risks has been prepared solely for the purposes of potential investors evaluating the proposed transaction, and not for any other purpose. Unless the context otherwise requires, all reference in this subsection to the “Company,” “Bitdeer,” “we,” “us” or “our” refer to the business of Bitdeer prior to the consummation of the transaction. The risks presented below are some of the general risks to the business and operations of Bitdeer, the cryptocurrency industry and other transaction related risks. You should carefully consider these risks and uncertainties and should carry out your own diligence and consult with your own financial and legal advisors concerning the risks and suitability of an investment in this Company or Blue Safari before making an investment decision. Risks relating to the business of Bitdeer will be disclosed in future documents filed or furnished with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including documents filed or furnished in connection with the proposed transaction between Blue Safari and Bitdeer. The risks presented in such filings will be consistent with those that would be required for a public company in SEC filings and may differ significantly from and be more extensive than those presented below. These risk factors are not exhaustive, and investors are encouraged to perform their own investigation with respect to the business, financial condition and prospects of Bitdeer following the completion of the transaction. Investors should carefully consider the following risk factors in addition to the information included in the investor presentation. Bitdeer may face additional risks and uncertainties that are not presently known to it, or that it currently deems immaterial, which may also impair Bitdeer's business or financial condition. 1. The cryptocurrency industry in which Bitdeer operates is characterized by constant changes. If Bitdeer fails to continuously innovate and to provide solutions or services that meet the expectations of its customers, Bitdeer may not be able to attract new customers or retain existing customers, and hence its business and results of operations may be adversely affected. 2. Bitdeer’s results of operations have been and are expected to continue to be significantly impacted by Bitcoin price fluctuation. 3. The supply of Bitcoins available for mining is limited and Bitdeer may not be able to quickly adapt to new businesses when all the Bitcoins have been mined. 4. Although Bitdeer has an organic way of growing its mining fleets, its business is nevertheless capital intensive. It may need additional capital but may not be able to obtain it in a timely manner and on favorable terms or at all. 5. Bitdeer may not be able to maintain its competitive position as cryptocurrency networks experience increases in the total network hash rate. 6. Bitdeer has experienced negative cash flows from operating activities and incurred net losses in the past and can provide no assurance of its future operating results. 7. Bitdeer’s limited operating history and rapid revenue growth may make it difficult for Bitdeer to forecast its business and assess the seasonality and volatility in its business. 8. Bitdeer has experienced and may experience in the future hash rate loss during its operations due to factors beyond its control. 9. Bitdeer is subject to risks associated with its need for significant electric power and the limited availability of power resources, which could have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business, financial condition and results of operations. 10. If Bitdeer fails to accurately estimate the factors upon which Bitdeer bases its contract pricing, Bitdeer may generate less profit than expected or incur losses on those contracts, which could have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business, financial condition and results of operations. 11. Bitdeer has broad discretion regarding pricing strategy and resource allocation and may exercise related business judgments in a way that you may notagreewith.Such judgments may not achieve the best possible outcome for its business operations.

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Strictly Confidential Risk Factors (2/9) 21 12. Bitdeer faces intense competition and its competitors may employ aggressive pricing strategies, which can lead to a price reduction of Bitdeer’s solutions and services and material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s results of operations. 13. The average selling prices of Bitdeer’s solutions and services may fluctuate from time to time due to technological advancement and Bitdeer may not beabletopassontoits machine suppliers such decreases, which may in turn adversely affect its profitability. 14. There are uncertainties over the outcome of Bitdeer’s mining operations. 15. The development of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency is in its early stage and any adverse development in the cryptocurrency or blockchain market could adversely affect Bitdeer’s business and results of operations. 16. Bitdeer is subject to risks associated with legal, political or other conditions or developments regarding holding, using or mining of cryptocurrencies, in particular Bitcoins, which could negatively affect its business, results of operations and financial position. 17. Substantial increases in the supply of mining machines connected to the Bitcoin network would lead to an increase in network hash rate capacity, whichinturnwouldincrease mining difficulty. This development would negatively affect the economic returns of Bitcoin mining activities, which would decrease the demand for and/or pricing of Bitdeer’s products and services. 18. Bitdeer’s business is highly dependent on acquiring a sufficient number of cryptocurrency mining equipment from its suppliers. Bitdeer may not be able to obtain new mining hardware or purchase such hardware at competitive prices during times of high demand, which could have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business, financial condition and results of operations. 19. Bitdeer relies on supplies from a single or a group of third-party electricity, mining pool services and mining machines providers, and any negative incidents caused by actions taken by them that are outside of Bitdeer’s control may adversely impact Bitdeer’s business and results of operations. 20. Failure to keep Bitdeer’s solutions and services up-to-date in line with the approximate level of market demand could cause Bitdeer to lose sales, whichcouldhaveamaterial adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business, financial condition and results of operations. 21. Bitdeer may be unable to execute its growth strategies or effectively maintain its rapid growth trends. 22. Bitdeer faces risks associated with the expansion of its scale of operations globally, and if Bitdeer is unable to effectively manage these risks, they could impair Bitdeer’s ability to expand its business abroad. 23. Delays in the expansion of existing mining datacenters or the construction of new mining datacenters or significant cost overruns could present significant risks to Bitdeer’s business and could have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business, financial condition and results of operations. 24. Any failure of Bitdeer’s solutions or services to meet the necessary quality standards could adversely affect Bitdeer’s reputation, business and results of operation. 25. Power outage or shortages, labor disputes and other factors may result in constraints on Bitdeer’s business activities. 26. If Bitdeer is unable to maintain or enhance its brand recognition, its business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected. 27. Bitdeer may not be able to adequately protect its intellectual property rights and other proprietary rights, which could have a material adverse effect on business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Strictly Confidential Risk Factors (3/9) 22 28. Bitdeer may face intellectual property infringement claims or other related disputes, which could be time- consuming, costly to defend or settle and result in the loss of significant rights and lower sales. 29. The loss of any member of Bitdeer’s senior management team, or Bitdeer’s failure to attract, train and retain qualified personnel, especially its design and technical personnel, could impair Bitdeer’s ability to grow its business and effectively execute its business strategy. 30. Bitdeer may be vulnerable to security breaches, which could disrupt its operations and have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations. 31. Bitdeer may be exposed to cybersecurity threats and hacks, which could have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business, financial condition and results of operations. 32. Bitdeer may engage in acquisitions or strategic alliances in the future that could disrupt Bitdeer’s business, result in increased expenses, reduce Bitdeer’s financial resources and cause dilution to Bitdeer’s shareholders. Bitdeer cannot assure you that such acquisitions or strategic alliances may be successfully implemented. 33. Any global systemic economic and financial crisis could negatively affect Bitdeer’s business, results of operations, and financial condition. 34. Changes in international trade policies and international barriers to trade may have an adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business and expansion plans. 35. Bitdeer’s prepayments to suppliers may subject it to counterparty risk associated with such suppliers and negatively affect Bitdeer’s liquidity and cash position. 36. Concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and global climate change may result in environmental taxes, charges, assessments or penalties and could have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business, financial condition and results of operations. 37. If Bitdeer experiences difficulty in collecting its trade receivables, its liquidity, financial condition and results of operations would be negatively impacted. 38. Bitdeer’s operations and those of its production partners and customers are vulnerable to natural disasters and other events beyond Bitdeer’s control, the occurrence of which may have an adverse effect on the supply chain of Bitdeer’s suppliers and on Bitdeer’s facilities, personnel and results of operations. 39. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a significantly negative impact on the global economy, industry and market conditions. The ongoing development and the global control on the pandemic are unclear, which may increase the instability of Bitdeer’s development, materially and adversely affecting Bitdeer’s results of operations. 40. Because there has been limited precedent set for financial accounting for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the determinations that Bitdeer has made for how to account for cryptocurrencies transactions may be subject to change. 41. Any loss or destruction of a private key required to access a cryptocurrency of Bitdeer’s is irreversible. Bitdeer also may temporarily lose access to its cryptocurrencies. 42. Bitcoin exchanges and wallets, and to a lesser extent, the Bitcoin network itself, may suffer from hacking and fraud risks, which may adversely erode user confidence in Bitcoin which would decrease the demand for Bitdeer’s products and services. 43. The “halving” of rewards available on the Bitcoin network, or the reduction of rewards on other networks, has had and in the future could have a negative impact on Bitdeer’s ability to generate revenue as its customers may not have an adequate incentive to continue transaction processing and customers may cease transaction processing operations altogether, which could have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business, financial condition and results of operations. 44. Malicious actors or botnet may obtain control of more than 50% of the processing power on the Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency network. 45. If there are significant changes to the method of validating blockchain transactions, such changes could harm Bitdeer’s proprietary mining business and reduce demand for Bitdeer’s products and services.

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Strictly Confidential Risk Factors (4/9) 23 46. Growth in the popularity and use of other blockchain networks other than PoW cryptocurrency networks, may adversely affect Bitdeer’s business. 47. The acceptance of Bitcoin network software patches or upgrades by a significant, but not overwhelming, percentage of the users and miners in the Bitcoin network could result in a “fork” in the blockchain, resulting in the operation of two separate networks that cannot be merged. The existence of forked blockchains could erode user confidence in Bitcoin and could adversely impact Bitdeer’s business, results of operations and financial condition. 48. Cryptocurrency transactions are irrevocable and, if stolen or incorrectly transferred, cryptocurrencies may be irretrievable. As a result, any incorrectly executed cryptocurrency transactions could have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business, financial condition and results of operations. 49. The cryptocurrencies held by Bitdeer may be subject to loss, damage, theft or restriction on access, which could have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business, financial condition or results of operations. 50. The impact of geopolitical, economic or other events on the supply of and demand for cryptocurrencies is uncertain, but could motivate large-scale sales of cryptocurrencies, whichcouldresultinareductioninthepriceofsuchcryptocurrenciesandcould have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business, financial condition and results of operations. 51. Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, face significant scaling obstacles that can lead to high fees or slow transaction settlement times and any mechanisms of increasing the scale of cryptocurrency settlement may significantly alter the competitive dynamics in the market. 52. To the extent that any miners cease to record transactions in solved blocks, transactions that do not include the payment of a transaction fee will not be recorded on the blockchain until a block is solved by a miner who does not require the payment of transaction fees. Any widespread delays in the recording of transactions could result in a loss of confidence in that cryptocurrency network, which could adversely impact an investment in Bitdeer. 53. Network congestion could result in high fees, delayed transactions, and a loss of confidence in that cryptocurrency network, which could adversely impact an investment in Bitdeer. 54. Bitdeer may diversify its business by mining or investing in additional cryptocurrencies which could require significant investment or expose Bitdeer to trading risks. 55. If the transaction fees for recording cryptocurrencies in a blockchain increase, demand for cryptocurrencies may be reduced and prevent the expansion of the networks to retail merchants and commercial businesses, resulting in a reduction in the acceptance or price of cryptocurrencies. 56. If the award of new cryptocurrencies and/or transaction fees for solving blocks is not sufficiently high to incentivize miners, such processors may reduce or cease expending processing power on a particular network, which could negatively impact the utility of the network, reduce the value of its cryptocurrencies and have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business, financial condition and results of operations. 57. Miners may sell a substantial number of cryptocurrencies into the market, which may exert downward pressure on the price of the applicable cryptocurrency and, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business, financial condition and results of operations. 58. To the extent that the profit margins of cryptocurrency mining operations are not high, mining participants are more likely to sell their earned Bitcoin, which could constrain Bitcoin prices. 59. Cryptocurrencies and transactions may be subject to further taxation in the future. 60. Concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and global climate change may result in environmental taxes, charges, assessments or penalties and could have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Strictly Confidential Risk Factors (5/9) 24 61. Bitdeer is subject to tax risks related to Bitdeer’s multinational operations. 62. Bitdeer’s interactions with a blockchain may expose it to SDN or blocked persons or cause Bitdeer to violate provisions of law that did not contemplate distribute ledger technology. 63. Bitdeer’s mining datacenters may be located on property whose owner has not obtained the approval of relevant authorities, and it may be ordered to relocate from that property. 64. Bitdeer may be involved in legal and other disputes from time to time arising out of Bitdeer’s operations, including disputes with Bitdeer’s suppliers business partners, customers or employees. 65. Bitdder may increasingly become a target for public scrutiny, including complaints to regulatory agencies, negative media coverage, and malicious allegations, all of which could severely damage Bitdeer’s reputation and materially and adversely affect Bitdeer’s business and prospects. 66. Bitdeer’s insurance coverage is limited and may not be adequate to cover potential losses and liabilities. A significant uninsured loss or a loss in excess of Bitdeer’s insurance coverage could have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s results of operations and financial condition. 67. Bitcoin mining activities are energy-intensive, which may restrict the geographic locations of mining machines and have a negative environmental impact. 68. Bitdeer’s business operation and international expansion are subject to geopolitical risks. 69. Bitdeer’s business operation and international expansion may have an intrinsic need for governmental interactions, and are therefore subject to higher corruption risks. 70. Bitdeer requires certain approvals, licenses, permits and certifications to operate. Any failure to obtain or renew any of these approvals, licenses, permits or certifications could materially and adversely affect Bitdeer’s business and results of operations. 71. Bitdeer may be subject to fines and other administrative penalties resulting from the operation of Bitdeer’s business, which could materially and adversely affect Bitdeer’s business, financial condition and results of operation. 72. If counterfeit products and services are provided under Bitdeer’s brand names and trademarks, Bitdeer’s reputation and financial results could be materially and adversely affected. 73. Bitdeer’s hash rate sharing business may be subject to U.S. jurisdiction if Bitdeer is not able to avoid offering or selling its hash rate products to U.S. customers. Additionally, Bitdeer’s hash rate sharing business may be deemed as securities offerings in other jurisdictions where it is offered. 74. If Bitdeer were deemed an “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), applicable restrictions could make it impractical for Bitdeer to continue its business as contemplated and could have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business. 75. There is no one unifying principle governing the regulatory status of cryptocurrencies nor whether cryptocurrencies are securities in any particular context. Regulatory changes or actions in one or more countries may alter the nature of an investment in Bitdeer or restrict the use of cryptocurrencies, such as cryptocurrencies, in a manner that adversely affects Bitdeer’s business, prospects or operations. 76. Regulatory changes or actions may restrict the use of cryptocurrencies or the operation of cryptocurrency networks in a manner that may require Bitdeer to cease certain or all operations, which could have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business, financial condition and results of operations. 77. Current and future legislation and rulemaking regarding cryptocurrencies may result in extraordinary, non-recurring expenses and could have a material adverse effect on Bitdeer’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Strictly Confidential Risk Factors (6/9) 25 78. Federal or state agencies may impose additional regulatory burdens on Bitdeer’s business. Changing laws and regulations and changing enforcement policies and priorities have the potential to cause additional expenditures, restrictions, and delays in connection with Bitdeer’s business operations. 79. Increasing scrutiny and changing expectations from investors, lenders, customers, government regulators and other market participants with respect to Bitdeer’s Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) policies may impose additional costs on Bitdeer or expose Bitdeer to additional risks. 80. Bitdeer may be subject to risks associated with misleading and/or fraudulent disclosure or use by the creators of cryptocurrencies. 81. Bitdeer’s management and compliance personnel have limited experience handling a listed cryptocurrency mining- related services company, and Bitdeer’s compliance program has a recent history only. 82. Bitdeer has not yet determined whether its existing internal controls over financial reporting systems are compliant with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and Bitdeer cannot provide any assurance that there are no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in Bitdeer’s existing internal controls. 83. If Bitdeer fails to maintain an effective system of disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting, Bitdeer’s ability to produce timely and accurate financial statements or comply with applicable regulations could be impaired. 1. BSGA will be forced to liquidate the Trust Account if it cannot consummate a business combination by the date that is 12 months from the closing of the IPO, or June 14, 2022 (subject to extensions of up to 6 months). In the event of a liquidation, BSGA’s public shareholders will receive $10.00 per share and the BSGA Rights will expire worthless. 2. You must tender your ordinary shares in order to validly seek redemption at the Extraordinary General Meeting. 3. If third parties bring claims against BSGA, the proceeds held in trust could be reduced and the per-share liquidation price received by BSGA’s shareholders may be less than $10.10. 4. Any distributions received by BSGA Shareholders could be viewed as an unlawful payment if it was proved that immediately following the date on which the distribution was made, BSGA was unable to pay its debts as they fell due in the ordinary course of business. 5. If BSGA’s due diligence investigation of Bitdeer was inadequate, then shareholders of BSGA following the Business Combination could lose some or all of their investment. 6. Shareholder litigation and regulatory inquiries and investigations are expensive and could harm BSGA’s business, financial condition and operating results and could divert management attention. 7. The initial shareholders who own ordinary shares and private placement units will not participate in liquidation distributions and, therefore, they may have a conflict of interest in determining whether the Business Combination is appropriate. 8. BSGA is requiring shareholders who wish to redeem their public shares in connection with a proposed business combination to comply with specific requirements for redemption that may make it more difficult for them to exercise their redemption rights prior to the deadline for exercising their rights. 9. BSGA will require its public shareholders who wish to redeem their public shares in connection with the Business Combination to comply with specific requirements for redemption described above, such redeeming shareholders may be unable to sell their securities when they wish to in the event that the Business Combination is not consummated. Risks Related to BSGA and the Business Combination

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Strictly Confidential Risk Factors (7/9) 26 10. If BSGA’s security holders exercise their registration rights with respect to their securities, it may have an adverse effect on the market price of BSGA’s securities. 11. If the Business Combination’s benefits do not meet the expectations of financial or industry analysts, the market price of BSGA’s securities (or BTG’s securities upon Closing) may decline. 12. BSGA’s directors and officers may have certain conflicts in determining to recommend the acquisition of Bitdeer, since certain of their interests, and certain interests of their affiliates and associates, are different from, or in addition to, your interests as a shareholder. 13. BSGA and Bitdeer have incurred and expect to incur significant costs associated with the Business Combination. Whether or not the Business Combination is completed, the incurrence of these costs will reduce the amount of cash available to be used for other corporate purposes by BSGA if the Business Combination is completed or by BSGA if the Business Combination is not completed. 14. BSGA will incur significant transaction costs in connection with transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. 15. In the event that a significant number of Public Shares are redeemed, BTG’s securities may become less liquid following the Business Combination. 16. BTG will be required to meet the initial listing requirements to be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. However, BTG may be unable to maintain the listing of its securities in the future. 17. BSGA may waive one or more of the conditions to the Business Combination without resoliciting shareholder approval for the Business Combination. 18. BSGA’s shareholders will experience immediate dilution as a consequence of the issuance of ordinary shares as consideration in the Business Combination. Having a minority share position may reduce the influence that BSGA’s current shareholders have on the management of BSGA. 19. The completion of the Business Combination is subject to a number of important conditions, and the Merger Agreement may be terminated before the completion of the Business Combination in accordance with its terms. As a result, there is no assurance that the Business Combination will be completed. 20. The Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information included in this proxy statement/ prospectus may not be representative of our results after the Business Combination. 21. You are being offered a fixed number BTG ADSs, which involves the risk of market fluctuations. 22. Your ownership percentage in BTG will be less than the ownership percentage you currently hold in BSGA. 23. The Initial Mergers may be a taxable event for U.S. Holders of BSGA Class A Ordinary Shares or BSGA Rights. Risks Related to BTG 1. A market for BTG ADSs may not develop, which would adversely affect the liquidity and price of BTG ADSs. 2. The market price of BTG ADSs may be volatile, and you may lose some or all of your investment 3. BTG will issue BTG Class A Ordinary Shares (in the form of ADSs), and BTG Class V Ordinary Shares convertible into BTG Class A Ordinary Shares (in the form of ADSs), as consideration for the Business Combination, and BTG may issue additional BTG Class A Ordinary Shares (in the form of ADSs) or other equity or convertible debt securities without approval of the holders of BTG Class A Ordinary Shares (in the form of ADSs), which would dilute existing ownership interests and may depress the market price of BTG Class A Ordinary Shares (in the form of ADSs).

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Strictly Confidential Risk Factors (8/9) 27 4. BTG’s dual-class voting structure may limit your ability to influence corporate matters and could discourage others from pursuing any change of control transactions that holders of BTG’s Class A Ordinary Shares may view as beneficial. 5. Volatility in BTG’s ADS price could subject BTG to securities class action litigation. 6. Future sales, or the possibility of future sales of, a substantial number of ADSs representing shares of BTG may depress the price of such securities. 7. The requirements of being a public company may strain BTG’s resources, divert BTG management’s attention and affect BTG’s ability to attract and retain qualified board members. 8. In the event of any failure to maintain an effective system of disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting, BTG may not be able to accurately report its financial results or prevent fraud. As a result, ADS holders could lose confidence in BTG’s financial and other public reporting, which is likely to negatively affect BTG’s business and the market price of BTG ADSs. 9. Recent market volatility could impact the stock price and trading volume of the BTG ADSs. 10. It is not expected that BTG will pay dividends in the foreseeable future after the Business Combination. 11. If securities and industry analysts do not publish research or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research or cease publishing research about BTG, the price and trading volume of BTG ADSs could decline significantly. 12. BTGisaforeignprivateissuerwithinthemeaningoftherulesundertheExc hange Act, and as such it is exempt from certain provisions applicable to domestic public companies in the United States. 13. As an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands, BTG is permitted to adopt certain home country practices in relation to corporate governance matters that differ significantly from Nasdaq corporate governance listing standards; these practices may afford less protection to ADS holders than they would enjoy if BTG complied fully with Nasdaq corporate governance listing standards. 14. You may face difficulties in protecting your interests, and your ability to protect your rights through U.S. courts may be limited, because BTG is incorporated under the law of the Cayman Islands, BTG conducts substantially all of its operations and a majority of its directors and executive officers reside outside of the United States. 15. BTG is an “emerging growth company,” as defined under the federal securities laws, and BTG cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies will make the BTG ADSs less attractive to investors. 16. Holders of ADSs have fewer rights than direct holders of the BTG Ordinary Shares and must act through the Depositary to exercise their rights. The voting rights of holders of ADSs are limited by the terms of the Deposit Agreement, and ADS holders may not be able to exercise their right to vote their BTG Securities directly. 17. The Depositary will give BTG a discretionary proxy to vote the BTG Ordinary Shares underlying the BTG ADSs if the holders of such BTG ADSs do not give timely voting instructions to the Depositary, except in limited circumstances, which could adversely affect the interests of holders of the BTG ADSs. 18. Holders of BTG ADSs and the BTG Ordinary Shares have limited choice of forum, which could limit your ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for complaints against BTG, the Depositary or the respective directors, officers or employees of the Depositary and BTG. 19. An ADS holder’s right to pursue claims against the Depositary is limited by the terms of the Deposit Agreement.

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Strictly Confidential Risk Factors (9/9) 28 20. ADS holders may not be entitled to a jury trial with respect to claims arising under the Deposit Agreement, which could result in less favorable results to the plaintiff(s) in any such action. 21. The Depositary is entitled to charge BTG ADS holders fees for various services, including annual service fees. 22. Holders of BTG ADS may not receive dividends or other distributions from BTG and the holders thereof may not receive any value for those distributions,ifitisillegalor impractical to make them available to them. 23. Holders of BTG ADSs may experience dilution of their holdings due to their inability to participate in rights offerings. 24. Holders of BTG ADSs may be subject to limitations on the transfer of their BTGADSs. 25. BTG may be or become a PFIC, which could result in adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. Holders of BTG ADSs or BTG Class A Ordinary Shares. 26. Because under certain attribution rules BTG’s non-U.S. subsidiaries may be treated as controlled foreign corporations for U.S. federal income tax purposes, there could be adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences to certain U.S. Holders of BTG ADSs or BTG Class A Ordinary Shares who own, directly or indirectly, ten percent or more of BTS ADSs or BTG Class A Ordinary Shares. 27. Future changes to tax laws could materially and adversely affect BTG and reduce net returns to BTG’s shareholders.

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