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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 8, 2021
FAR PEAK ACQUISITION CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Cayman Islands | 001-39749 | 98-1563569 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer
Identification Number) |
511 6th Ave #7342
New York, New York
(Address of principal executive offices)
10011
(Zip Code)
(917) 737-1541
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
480 6th Ave #342
New York, New York
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Units, each consisting of one Class A Ordinary Share, $0.0001 par value, and one-third of one redeemable warrant | FPAC.U | The New York Stock Exchange | ||
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share | FPAC | The New York Stock Exchange | ||
Redeemable Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A Ordinary Share at an exercise price of $11.50 | FPAC.W | The New York Stock Exchange |
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
The Business Combination Agreement
On July 8, 2021, Far Peak Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (FPAC) entered into a Business Combination Agreement (as it may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the BCA), by and among (i) FPAC, (ii) Bullish, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Pubco), (iii) BMC 1, a Cayman Islands exempted company and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco (Merger Sub 1), (iv) BMC 2, a Cayman Islands exempted company and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco (Merger Sub 2, and together with Merger Sub 1 the Merger Subs) and (v) Bullish Global, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Bullish Global).
The BCA and the transaction contemplated thereby were unanimously approved by the board of directors of each of FPAC and Bullish Global.
Pursuant to the BCA, on the closing date FPAC will merge with and into Merger Sub 1, with Merger Sub 1 as the surviving entity in the merger, and, after giving effect to such merger, continuing as a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco (the Initial Merger). Following the Initial Merger, Merger Sub 2 will merge with and into Bullish Global, with Bullish Global as the surviving entity in the merger, and, after giving effect to such merger, continuing as a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco (the Acquisition Merger). The Initial Merger, the Acquisition Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the BCA are hereinafter referred to as the Business Combination.
The Business Combination
Subject to, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the BCA, in connection with the Initial Merger, (i) every issued and outstanding Class A and Class B ordinary share of FPAC will convert automatically into one Pubco Class A ordinary share and (ii) each issued and outstanding warrant of FPAC will convert automatically into a warrant to purchase one Pubco Class A ordinary share on the same terms (the Warrants).
Subject to, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of the BCA, in connection with the Acquisition Merger, (i) (a) each outstanding Bullish Global Class B preference share will automatically convert into one Bullish Global Class C common share and (b) thereafter each issued and outstanding Bullish Global Class C common share will convert automatically into such number of Pubco Class A ordinary shares that is equal to the Exchange Ratio (as described below and more fully defined in the BCA), (ii) each issued and outstanding Bullish Global Class A common share will convert automatically into such number of Pubco Class B ordinary shares that is equal to the Exchange Ratio, (iii) each Bullish Global restricted stock unit will cease to represent the right to acquire Bullish Global Class C common shares and will be cancelled in exchange for a right to acquire a number of Pubco Class A ordinary shares under the Pubco Equity Plan (as defined in the BCA) equal to the product of (a) the number of Bullish Global Class C common shares subject to such Bullish Global restricted stock unit and (b) the Exchange Ratio, and (iv) each Bullish Global option will cease to represent the right to purchase Bullish Global Class C common shares and will be cancelled in exchange for an option to purchase a number of Pubco Class A ordinary shares under the Pubco Equity Plan equal to the product of (a) the number of Bullish Global Class C common shares subject to such Bullish Global option, and (b) the Exchange Ratio, at an exercise price per share equal to (x) the exercise price per share of such Bullish Global option, divided by (y) the Exchange Ratio. The Pubco Class A ordinary shares will have voting rights of one vote per share and the Pubco Class B ordinary shares will have voting rights of ten votes per share.
The Exchange Ratio is a number determined by (i) dividing the Acquisition Merger Consideration (as described below and more fully defined in the BCA) by $10 and (ii) divided by the number of Bullish Global shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Acquisition Merger. Acquisition Merger Consideration is defined in the BCA as the amount equal to the aggregate market value equivalent of the cryptocurrencies held by Bullish Global at the closing (the Digital Asset Market Value), plus the amount of cash Bullish Global has at the closing, plus $2,500,000,000, minus, if applicable, any FPAC transaction expenses that exceed thresholds set forth in the BCA. The Digital Asset Market Value is calculated based on the average daily price of the relevant cryptocurrency, as determined by using a specified data source, in the twenty-calendar day period ending on the date of the delivery of the closing statement by Bullish Global, which is to be delivered three business days prior to the closing of the Initial Merger. To the extent a price is unavailable on a particular day, the first immediately prior day with a price will be used for that day.
Contribution Agreement and Master Services Agreement
Concurrently with the execution of the BCA, Bullish Global, Block.one and certain of their respective affiliates have entered into a Contribution Agreement (the Contribution Agreement) and a Master Services Agreement (the Master Services Agreement). Pursuant to the Contribution Agreement Block.one and certain of its affiliates will agree to contribute certain assets and personnel to Bullish Global and certain of its affiliates. Pursuant to the Master Services Agreement Block.one and certain of its affiliates will agree to provide certain services to Bullish Global and certain of its affiliates until the Contribution Agreement terminates.
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Representations and Warranties
The parties to the BCA have made representations and warranties that are customary for transactions of this nature, including with respect to, among other things: (i) organization and standing (ii) authorization; (iii) capitalization; (iv) noncontravention; (iv) government approvals; (vi) financial statements; (vii) absence of certain changes; (viii) litigation; (ix) taxes; (x) privacy and data security; (xi) compliance with laws (including with respect to permits and filings); (xii) material contracts; (xiii) intellectual property; (xiv) anti-bribery and anti-corruption; (xv) employee and labor matters; (xvi) ownership of digital assets and (xvi) insurance. The representations and warranties of the respective parties to the BCA will not survive the closing of the transaction, except in the case of certain representations and warranties with respect to Bullish Globals capitalization and ownership of digital assets, which will survive for 18 months following the closing of the transaction. The sole recourse for a breach of these surviving representations and warranties is that Block.one, an affiliate and the majority shareholder of Bullish Global, will forfeit Pubco shares with a value corresponding to the amount of the loss incurred by Pubco as a result of a breach of such surviving representations and warranties.
Covenants
The BCA includes customary covenants of the parties with respect to operation of their respective businesses prior to consummation of the Business Combination and efforts to satisfy conditions to consummation of the Business Combination. The BCA contains additional covenants of the parties, including, among others: (i) covenants providing that the parties use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals, (ii) covenants providing that the parties cooperate with respect to the proxy statement to be filed in connection with the Business Combination, (iii) covenants providing that the parties shall take further actions as may be necessary, proper or advisable to consummate and make effective the Business Combination, (iv) a covenant of FPAC to convene a meeting of FPACs shareholders and to solicit proxies from its shareholders in favor of the approval of the Business Combination and other related shareholder proposals, except that FPACs board of directors may change, withdraw, withhold, qualify or modify or publicly propose to change, withdraw, withhold, qualify or modify its recommendation (a Change in Recommendation) if it determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and/or financial advisors, that a failure to make a Change in Recommendation would reasonably be expected to constitute a breach by FPACs board of directors of its fiduciary obligations to FPACs shareholders under applicable law, (v) a covenant of Bullish Global to convene a meeting of Bullish Globals shareholders and to obtain its shareholders consent of the Business Combination (vi) the composition of Pubcos board of directors following the closing, (vii) covenants providing that the parties will not solicit, initiate, encourage or continue discussions with respect to any other Business Combination, and (viii) a covenant of Bullish Global to deliver to FPAC the PCAOB Audited Financial Statements (defined in the BCA) that have been audited in accordance with PCAOB auditing standards by a PCAOB qualified auditor and other audited and unaudited financial statements of Bullish Global that are required to be included in the registration statement.
Conditions to the Consummation of the Transaction
Consummation of the transactions contemplated by the BCA is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by the shareholders of FPAC and Bullish Global and certain regulatory approvals from governmental authority. The BCA also contains other conditions, including, among others: (i) the Contribution Agreement and Master Services Agreement being in full force and effect and no material breach of such agreements being continuing and uncured and (ii) Pubcos listing application with the NYSE having been approved and the Pubco Class A ordinary shares to be issued pursuant to the BCA having been approved for listing on the NYSE.
Termination
The BCA may be terminated at any time prior to the consummation of the Business Combination by written consent of the FPAC and Bullish Global and in certain other circumstances, including, but not limited to: (i) if the transactions have not been consummated by March 8, 2022 and the delay in closing beyond such date is not due to the breach of the BCA by the party seeking to terminate, (ii) a government entity of competent jurisdiction has issued an order or any other action permanently restraining, enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the Business Combination, (iii) the Business Combination and other related proposals are not approved by FPACs shareholders at the duly convened meeting of FPACs shareholders, (iv) if the PCAOB Audited Financial Statements have not been delivered to FPAC on or prior to October 8, 2021 and (v) FPACs board of directors has made a Change in Recommendation.
A copy of the BCA is filed as Exhibit 2.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and the foregoing description of the BCA is qualified in its entirety by reference thereto. The BCA contains representations, warranties and covenants that the respective parties made to each other as of the date of such agreement or other specific dates. The assertions embodied in those representations,
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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 the BCA. The BCA has been provided to investors with information regarding its terms. It is not intended to provide any other factual information about FPAC or any other party to the BCA. In particular, the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in the BCA, which were made only for purposes of the BCA and as of specific dates, were solely for the benefit of the parties to the BCA, may be 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 BCA instead of establishing these matters as facts) and may be subject to standards of materiality applicable to the contracting parties that differ from those applicable to FPACs investors and security holders. FPAC investors and security holders are not third-party beneficiaries under the BCA 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 BCA. Moreover, information concerning the subject matter of the representations and warranties may change after the date of the BCA, which subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in the FPACs public disclosures.
Related Agreements
PIPE Subscription Agreements
Concurrently with the execution of the BCA, certain investors (the PIPE Investors) have entered into share subscription agreements (each, a PIPE Subscription Agreement) pursuant to which the PIPE Investors have committed (the PIPE Investment) to subscribe for and purchase Pubco Class A ordinary shares at $10.00 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $300,000,000. The PIPE Investors include existing shareholders of Bullish Global or their respective affiliates.
One PIPE Investor (the Anchor Subscriber), who has subscribed for 7,500,000 Pubco Class A ordinary shares for an aggregate purchase price of $75,000,000, has also entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the Securities Purchase Agreement) with Pubco and Far Peak LLC (the Sponsor) pursuant to which the Anchor Subscriber will purchase, for $1.00 per Warrant, from the Sponsor or the BR Investors (as defined below), 3,000,000 outstanding Warrants.
The Form of PIPE Subscription Agreement, which includes the form of Securities Purchase Agreement, is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and the foregoing description of the Form of PIPE Subscription Agreement and Securities Purchase Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference thereto.
Block.one Lock-up Agreement
Concurrently with the execution of the BCA, Block.one has entered into a Lock-up Agreement (the Lock-up Agreement), to be effective upon closing, pursuant to which Block.one has agreed, among other things, not to, within certain period of time from the closing of the Business Combination and subject to certain exceptions, sell, offer to sell, contract or agree to sell, assign, lend, offer, encumber, donate, hypothecate, pledge, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase or otherwise transfer, dispose of or agree to transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, or establish or increase a put equivalent position or liquidate or decrease a call equivalent position, any of the Pubco Class B ordinary shares issued in connection with the Acquisition Merger (including any Pubco Class A ordinary shares received upon conversion of Pubco Class B ordinary shares), or enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of such shares, whether any such transaction is to be settled by delivery of such securities, in cash or otherwise or publicly announce any intention to effect any such transaction.
The Lock-Up Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and the foregoing description of the Lock-Up Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference thereto.
Letter Agreement Amendment
Concurrently with the execution of the BCA, the Sponsor, FPAC, certain insiders of FPAC and Pubco have entered into an amendment to that certain Letter Agreement, dated as of December 4, 2020, by and among the Sponsor and those certain insiders (the Letter Agreement Amendment), to be effective upon closing, with respect to certain lock-up arrangements, which provides that the Sponsor and such FPAC insiders will not, within certain periods of time from the closing of the Business Combination and subject to certain exceptions, sell, offer to sell, contract or agree to sell, hypothecate, pledge, grant of any option to purchase or otherwise dispose of or agree to dispose of, directly or indirectly, or establish or increase a put equivalent position or liquidate with respect to or decrease a call equivalent position, any of the Pubco Class A ordinary shares issued in connection with the Initial Merger, or enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any security, whether any such transaction is to be settled by delivery of such securities, in cash or otherwise, or publicly announce any intention to effect any such transaction.
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Additionally, the Sponsor agreed that at the closing of the Business Combination, it would (a) (i) forfeit for cancellation 1,950,000 Pubco Class A ordinary shares at the closing of the Business Combination if more than 15,000,000 Class A ordinary shares of FPAC are validly tendered for redemption and not withdrawn (the Forfeiture), or (ii) if no such Forfeiture occurs, be subject to additional lock-up restrictions with respect to such 1,950,000 Pubco Class A ordinary share (including 390,000 that will be transferred to the BR Investors as described below), and (b) forfeit for cancellation 400,000 Warrants.
The Letter Agreement Amendment is filed as Exhibit 10.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and the foregoing description of the Letter Agreement Amendment is qualified in its entirety by reference thereto.
BlackRock Side Letter
Concurrently with the execution of the BCA, certain funds and accounts managed by subsidiaries of BlackRock, Inc. who invested in FPAC at the time of its initial public offering (collectively, the BR Investors) have each entered into a side letter agreement (each, a Side Letter and, collectively, the Side Letters) amending such BR Investors Subscription Agreement, dated November 12, 2020, by and between such BR Investor, FPAC and the Sponsor (the BR Subscription Agreements), which provides that such BR Investor will not, within certain periods of time from the closing of the Business Combination and subject to certain exceptions, sell, offer to sell, contract or agree to sell, hypothecate, pledge, grant of any option to purchase or otherwise dispose of or agree to dispose of, directly or indirectly, or establish or increase a put equivalent position or liquidate with respect to or decrease a call equivalent position, any of the Pubco Class A ordinary shares issued in connection with the Initial Merger, or enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any security, whether any such transaction is to be settled by delivery of such securities, in cash or otherwise, or publicly announce any intention to effect any such transaction..
Pursuant to the BR Subscription Agreements, the Sponsor has agreed to transfer 1,950,000 Class B ordinary shares of FPAC (which will convert into 1,950,000 Pubco Class A ordinary shares) to the BR Investors at the price the Sponsor originally paid for such shares (which was nominal). Pursuant to the Side Letters, the BR Investors agreed that (a) (i) if the Forfeiture occurs, the Sponsor will convey to them 390,000 fewer Pubco Class A ordinary shares than the BR Investors otherwise would have received pursuant to the BR Subscription Agreements, and (ii) if no such Forfeiture occurs, such 390,000 Pubco Class A ordinary shares will be subject to additional lock-up restrictions and (b) at the closing of the Business Combination, the BR Investors will (i) sell an aggregate 600,000 Warrants at a purchase price of $1.00 per Warrant to the Anchor Subscriber (comprising a portion of the 3,000,000 Warrants that the Anchor Subscriber is entitled to purchase under the Securities Purchase Agreement) and (ii) forfeit for cancellation an aggregate 100,000 Warrants.
The form of the Side Letter is filed as Exhibit 10.4 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and the foregoing description of the Side Letters is qualified in its entirety by reference thereto.
Target Voting Agreement
Concurrently with the execution of the BCA, FPAC has entered into a Target Voting Agreement (the Target Voting Agreement) with Block.one, Bullish Global and Pubco, pursuant to, and on the terms and subject to the conditions of which, Block.one has agreed among other things to vote its shares of Bullish Global, and take certain other actions, in support of the Business Combination.
The Target Voting Agreement will terminate with no further force and effect upon the earliest to occur of: (a) the effective time of the Acquisition Merger and (b) the date of termination of the BCA in accordance with its terms.
The Target Voting Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.5 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and the foregoing description of the Target Voting Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference thereto.
Sponsor Voting Agreement
Concurrently with the execution of the BCA, FPAC has entered into a Sponsor Voting Agreement (the Sponsor Voting Agreement) with the Sponsor, Bullish Global and Pubco, pursuant to, and on the terms and subject to the conditions of which, the Sponsor has agreed among other things to vote its shares of FPAC, and take certain other actions, in support of the Business Combination.
The Sponsor Voting Agreement will terminate with no further force and effect upon the earliest to occur of: (a) the effective time of the Initial Merger and (b) the date of termination of the BCA in accordance with its terms.
The Sponsor Voting Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.6 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and the foregoing description of the Sponsor Voting Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference thereto.
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Registration Rights Agreement
On or prior to the closing of the Acquisition Merger, Pubco, the Sponsor, the BR Investors, certain securityholders of FPAC (the FPAC Holders) and certain securityholders of Bullish Global (the Bullish Global Holders) will enter into a registration rights agreement (the Registration Rights Agreement), to be effective upon closing, pursuant to which, among other things, Pubco will agree to undertake certain resale shelf registration obligations in accordance with the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act) and the Sponsor, the FPAC Holders and the Bullish Global Holders have been granted customary demand and piggyback registration rights.
The Form of Registration Rights Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.7 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and the foregoing description of the Registration Rights Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference thereto.
Non-Competition Agreement
Concurrently with the execution of the BCA, Block.one and Brendan Blumer have entered into a Non-Competition Agreement (the Non-Competition Agreement) in favor of FPAC, Pubco and Bullish Global, to be effective upon closing, pursuant to which Block.one and Mr. Blumer each agreed not to, directly or indirectly, from and after the closing through the second anniversary of the closing, anywhere in the world, own, manage, operate, develop, control, or participate in the ownership, management, operation, development, or control of, or become engaged or serve as an officer, director, member, partner, employee, agent, consultant, advisor or representative of, a business or person that engages in the business of a digital assets exchange as is currently contemplated by Bullish Global except for business of the development and operation of non-fungible token marketplace, exchange or platform, other than through Pubco, Bullish Global and their respective present and future direct and indirect subsidiaries, other than certain permitted activities.
The Non-Competition Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.8 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and the foregoing description of the Non-Competition Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference thereto.
Standstill Agreement
Concurrently with the execution of the BCA, Block.one, Brendan Blumer and Kokuei Yuan (each, a Standstill Party) have entered into a Standstill Agreement with Pubco (the Standstill Agreements), to be effective upon closing, pursuant to which each Standstill Party agrees not to, and shall cause its controlled affiliates not to, directly or indirectly, from and after closing through the second anniversary of the closing, acquire, whether by purchase, tender or exchange offer, by joining a partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, syndicate or other group or entity, through swap or hedging transactions or otherwise, record or beneficial ownership of any share capital of Pubco, other than certain permitted activities.
The Standstill Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.9 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and the foregoing description of the Standstill Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference thereto.
Indemnification Agreement
Concurrently with the execution of the BCA, Block.one has entered into an Indemnification Agreement with Pubco (the Indemnification Agreement), to be effective upon closing, pursuant to which Block.one agrees to indemnity Pubco for any breach of the representations and warranties in the BCA with respect to Bullish Globals capitalization and ownership of digital assets. Any indemnification of Pubco under the Indemnification Agreement will be effected by Block.ones surrender of a number of Pubco ordinary shares with a value corresponding to the amount of the loss incurred by Pubco, subject to certain limitations.
The Indemnification Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.10 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and the foregoing description of the Indemnification Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference thereto.
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Sponsor Release
Concurrently with the execution of the BCA, the Sponsor has entered into a Release Agreement with FPAC (the Sponsor Release), to be effective upon the closing, pursuant to which the Sponsor, on behalf of itself and its Affiliates that own equity in the Sponsor (each, a Releasing Party), agrees to release FPAC from and against any and all actions, obligations, agreements, debts and liabilities whatsoever, whether known or unknown, both at law and in equity, which a Releasing Party now has, has ever had or may hereafter have against FPAC arising on or prior to the closing or on account of or arising out of any matter occurring on or prior to the closing, except for claims with respect to the BCA, the ancillary documents to the BCA, certain identified contracts and certain rights to indemnification, fee reimbursement or exculpation.
The Sponsor Release is filed as Exhibit 10.11 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and the foregoing description of the Sponsor Release is qualified in its entirety by reference thereto.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, Exhibit 99.2, Exhibit 99.3 and Exhibit 99.4, is furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to liabilities under that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filing of FPAC under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings.
On July 9, 2021, FPAC and Bullish Global issued a joint press release announcing the execution of the BCA and the Business Combination. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
An Investor Presentation for use by FPAC with certain of its shareholders and other persons with respect to the Business Combination is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report, and a transcript of the related video presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.3 to this Current Report.
A transcript of a video presentation with respect to Bullish Globals business is furnished as Exhibit 99.4 to this Current Report.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication includes, and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of FPAC and Bullish Global may be considered, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or FPACs or Pubcos future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as may, should, expect, intend, will, estimate, anticipate, believe, predict, potential or continue, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by FPAC and its management, and Bullish Global and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the definitive agreements respecting the Business Combination; (2) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against FPAC, Pubco or Bullish Global or others following the announcement of the Business Combination; (3) the inability to complete the Business Combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of FPAC or to satisfy other conditions to closing; (4) changes to the proposed structure of the Business Combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations; (5) the ability of Pubco to meet applicable listing standards following the consummation of the Business Combination; (6) the risk that the Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations of Bullish Global as a result of the announcement and consummation of the Business Combination; (7) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (8) costs related to the Business Combination; (9) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (10) the possibility that Pubco may be adversely affected by other economic, business and/or competitive factors; (11) the impact of COVID-19 on Bullish Globals business and/or the ability of the parties to complete the Business Combination; and (12) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled Risk Factors and Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements in FPACs IPO Prospectus dated December 2, 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2020, the section entitled Risk Factors in FPACs Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021, as well as any further risks and uncertainties to be contained in the proxy statement / prospectus filed after the date hereof. In addition, there may be additional risks that neither Far Peak or Bullish Global presently know, or that Far Peak or Bullish Global currently believe are immaterial, that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Nothing in this
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communication 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. Neither FPAC, Pubco nor Bullish Global undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited, statements regarding Bullish Globals business strategy, cash resources, current and prospective product or services, as well as the potential market opportunity.
Important Information and Where to Find It
This document does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed Business Combination. It does not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. It is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the proposed Business Combination
In connection with the proposed Business Combination, Pubco intends to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) a registration statement on Form F-4 (the Registration Statement), which will include a preliminary proxy statement / prospectus with respect to the Business Combination. The definitive proxy statement / prospectus and other relevant documentation will be mailed to FPAC shareholders as of a record date to be established for purposes of voting on the Business Combination. FPAC shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement / prospectus and any amendments thereto, and the definitive proxy statement / prospectus in connection with the solicitation of proxies for the extraordinary general meeting to be held to approve the transactions contemplated by the proposed Business Combination because these materials will contain important information about Pubco, FPAC and the proposed transactions. Shareholders will also be able to obtain a copy of the preliminary proxy statement / prospectus and the definitive proxy statement / prospectus once they are available, without charge, at the SECs website at http://sec.gov or by directing a request to: Far Peak Acquisition Corp., 511 6th Ave #7342, New York, NY 10011.
INVESTMENT IN ANY SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SEC OR ANY OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY NOR HAS ANY AUTHORITY PASSED UPON OR ENDORSED THE MERITS OF THE OFFERING OR THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Participants in the Solicitation
FPAC, Pubco, Bullish Global and their respective directors and executive officers, other members of management and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the potential transaction described in this communication under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of FPAC is set forth in FPACs IPO Prospectus dated December 2, 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2020. Information regarding other persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the shareholders in connection with the potential transaction and a description of their interests will be set forth in the Registration Statement when it is filed with the SEC. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is for informational purpose only and not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the potential transaction and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Pubco or FPAC, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of section 10 of the Securities Act.
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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SIGNATURE
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.
Date: July 9, 2021
FAR PEAK ACQUISITION CORP. |
/s/ David W. Bonanno |
Name: David W. Bonanno Title: Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |
Signature Page to Far Peak Acquisition Corporation Signing 8-K
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Exhibit 2.1
EXECUTION VERSION
BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT
by and among
FAR PEAK ACQUISITION CORPORATION,
as Purchaser,
BULLISH,
as Pubco,
BMC 1,
as Merger Sub 1,
BMC 2,
as Merger Sub 2,
and
BULLISH GLOBAL,
as the Company,
Dated as of July 8, 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE I THE MERGERS |
3 | |||||
1.1 |
The Initial Merger |
3 | ||||
1.2 |
The Acquisition Merger |
5 | ||||
1.3 |
Closing Statements |
8 | ||||
1.4 |
Treatment of Equity Awards |
8 | ||||
1.5 |
Withholding |
10 | ||||
1.6 |
Tax Consequences |
10 | ||||
1.7 |
Dissenters Rights |
10 | ||||
1.8 |
Exchange Agent |
10 | ||||
ARTICLE II REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER |
13 | |||||
2.1 |
Organization and Standing |
13 | ||||
2.2 |
Authorization; Binding Agreement |
13 | ||||
2.3 |
Governmental Approvals |
14 | ||||
2.4 |
Non-Contravention |
14 | ||||
2.5 |
Capitalization |
14 | ||||
2.6 |
SEC Filings; Purchaser Financials; Internal Controls |
15 | ||||
2.7 |
Absence of Certain Changes |
17 | ||||
2.8 |
Compliance with Laws |
17 | ||||
2.9 |
Actions; Orders; Permits |
17 | ||||
2.10 |
Taxes and Returns |
17 | ||||
2.11 |
Employees and Employee Benefit Plans |
18 | ||||
2.12 |
Properties |
18 | ||||
2.13 |
Material Contracts |
18 | ||||
2.14 |
Transactions with Affiliates |
19 | ||||
2.15 |
Investment Company Act; JOBS Act |
19 | ||||
2.16 |
Finders and Brokers |
19 | ||||
2.17 |
Certain Business Practices |
19 | ||||
2.18 |
Insurance |
20 | ||||
2.19 |
Information Supplied |
20 | ||||
2.20 |
Independent Investigation |
20 | ||||
2.21 |
Trust Account |
21 | ||||
2.22 |
EXCLUSIVITY OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES |
21 | ||||
ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PUBCO AND MERGER SUBS |
22 | |||||
3.1 |
Organization and Standing |
22 | ||||
3.2 |
Authorization; Binding Agreement |
22 | ||||
3.3 |
Governmental Approvals |
22 | ||||
3.4 |
Non-Contravention |
22 | ||||
3.5 |
Capitalization |
23 | ||||
3.6 |
Pubco and Merger Subs Activities |
23 | ||||
3.7 |
Compliance with Laws |
24 | ||||
3.8 |
Actions; Orders; Permits |
24 | ||||
3.9 |
Transactions with Related Persons |
24 | ||||
3.10 |
Finders and Brokers |
24 | ||||
3.11 |
Investment Company Act |
24 | ||||
3.12 |
Intended Tax Treatment |
24 | ||||
3.13 |
Information Supplied |
24 | ||||
3.14 |
Independent Investigation |
25 | ||||
3.15 |
EXCLUSIVITY OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES |
25 |
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ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY |
26 | |||||
4.1 |
Organization and Standing |
26 | ||||
4.2 |
Authorization; Binding Agreement |
26 | ||||
4.3 |
Capitalization |
27 | ||||
4.4 |
Subsidiaries |
28 | ||||
4.5 |
Governmental Approvals |
28 | ||||
4.6 |
Non-Contravention |
28 | ||||
4.7 |
Financial Statements |
29 | ||||
4.8 |
Absence of Certain Changes |
29 | ||||
4.9 |
Compliance with Laws |
29 | ||||
4.10 |
Company Permits |
30 | ||||
4.11 |
Litigation |
30 | ||||
4.12 |
Material Contracts |
30 | ||||
4.13 |
Intellectual Property |
32 | ||||
4.14 |
Privacy and Data Security |
35 | ||||
4.15 |
Taxes and Returns |
35 | ||||
4.16 |
Title; Real Property |
38 | ||||
4.17 |
Ownership of Digital Assets |
38 | ||||
4.18 |
Employee and Labor Matters |
39 | ||||
4.19 |
Benefit Plans |
40 | ||||
4.20 |
Transactions with Related Persons |
41 | ||||
4.21 |
Certain Business Practices |
41 | ||||
4.22 |
Investment Company Act |
42 | ||||
4.23 |
Finders and Brokers |
42 | ||||
4.24 |
Insurance |
42 | ||||
4.25 |
Information Supplied |
42 | ||||
4.26 |
Independent Investigation |
42 | ||||
4.27 |
EXCLUSIVITY OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES |
43 | ||||
ARTICLE V COVENANTS |
43 | |||||
5.1 |
Access and Information |
43 | ||||
5.2 |
Conduct of Business of the Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs |
45 | ||||
5.3 |
Conduct of Business of Purchaser |
47 | ||||
5.4 |
Purchaser Public Filings |
50 | ||||
5.5 |
No Solicitation |
50 | ||||
5.6 |
No Trading |
50 | ||||
5.7 |
Efforts |
51 | ||||
5.8 |
Further Assurances |
53 | ||||
5.9 |
The Registration Statement |
53 | ||||
5.10 |
Required Company Shareholder Approval |
55 | ||||
5.11 |
Public Announcements |
55 | ||||
5.12 |
Confidential Information |
56 | ||||
5.13 |
Post-Closing Board of Directors and Executive Officers |
58 | ||||
5.14 |
Pubco Equity Plan |
58 | ||||
5.15 |
Indemnification of Directors and Officers |
58 | ||||
5.16 |
Section 16 Matters |
59 | ||||
5.17 |
Trust Account Proceeds |
60 | ||||
5.18 |
Tax Matters |
60 | ||||
5.19 |
280G |
60 | ||||
5.20 |
Financials |
61 |
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ARTICLE VI SURVIVAL |
61 | |||||
6.1 |
Non-Survival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants |
61 | ||||
ARTICLE VII CLOSING CONDITIONS |
62 | |||||
7.1 |
Conditions to Each Partys Obligations |
62 | ||||
7.2 |
Conditions to Obligations of the Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs |
62 | ||||
7.3 |
Conditions to Obligations of Purchaser |
63 | ||||
7.4 |
Conditions to Acquisition Closing |
65 | ||||
7.5 |
Frustration of Conditions |
65 | ||||
ARTICLE VIII TERMINATION AND EXPENSES |
65 | |||||
8.1 |
Termination |
65 | ||||
8.2 |
Effect of Termination |
66 | ||||
8.3 |
Fees and Expenses |
67 | ||||
ARTICLE IX WAIVERS AND RELEASES |
67 | |||||
9.1 |
Waiver of Claims Against Trust |
67 | ||||
ARTICLE X MISCELLANEOUS |
68 | |||||
10.1 |
Notices |
68 | ||||
10.2 |
Binding Effect; Assignment |
70 | ||||
10.3 |
Third Parties |
71 | ||||
10.4 |
Governing Law; Jurisdiction |
71 | ||||
10.5 |
WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL |
71 | ||||
10.6 |
Specific Performance |
72 | ||||
10.7 |
Severability |
72 | ||||
10.8 |
Amendment |
72 | ||||
10.9 |
Waiver |
72 | ||||
10.10 |
Entire Agreement |
72 | ||||
10.11 |
Interpretation |
72 | ||||
10.12 |
Counterparts |
73 | ||||
10.13 |
No Recourse |
73 | ||||
10.14 |
Legal Representation |
74 | ||||
ARTICLE XI DEFINITIONS |
75 | |||||
11.1 |
Certain Definitions |
75 | ||||
11.2 |
Section References |
86 |
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit |
Description |
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Exhibit A |
Form of Lock-Up Agreement |
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Exhibit B |
Form of Letter Agreement Amendment |
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Exhibit C |
Form of Non-Competition Agreement |
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Exhibit D |
Form of Target Voting Agreement |
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Exhibit E |
Form of Sponsor Voting Agreement |
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Exhibit F |
Form of Standstill Agreement |
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Exhibit G |
Form of Registration Rights Agreement |
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Exhibit H |
Form of Subscription Agreements |
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Exhibit I |
Form of Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreement |
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Exhibit J |
Form of First Surviving Corporation Memorandum and Articles of Association |
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Exhibit K |
Form of Second Surviving Corporation Memorandum and Articles of Association |
|
Exhibit L |
Form of Amended Pubco Charter |
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BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT
This Business Combination Agreement (this Agreement) is made and entered into as of July 8, 2021 by and among (i) Far Peak Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (together with its successors, Purchaser), (ii) Bullish, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Pubco), (iii) BMC 1, a Cayman Islands exempted company and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco (Merger Sub 1), (iv) BMC 2, a Cayman Islands exempted company and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco (Merger Sub 2, and together with Merger Sub 1 the Merger Subs) and (v) Bullish Global, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the Company). Purchaser, Pubco, Merger Sub 1, Merger Sub 2 and the Company are sometimes referred to herein individually as a Party and, collectively, as the Parties.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Purchaser is a blank check company and was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses;
WHEREAS, Pubco is a newly formed entity, wholly owned by the Company, and was formed for the purpose of making acquisitions and investments, with the objective of acting as the publicly traded holding company for its investee entities;
WHEREAS, each of Merger Sub 1 and Merger Sub 2 is a newly incorporated Cayman Islands exempted company, wholly owned by Pubco, and was formed for the purpose of effectuating the Mergers;
WHEREAS, the Parties desire and intend to effect a business combination transaction whereby (a) Purchaser will merge with and into Merger Sub 1 (the Initial Merger), with Merger Sub 1 being the surviving entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco, and (b) following the Initial Merger, Merger Sub 2 will merge with and into the Company (the Acquisition Merger and together with the Initial Merger, 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 Cayman Act;
WHEREAS, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Block.one has entered into a Lock-Up Agreement with Pubco, the form of which is attached as Exhibit A hereto (the Lock-Up Agreement), which agreement will become effective as of the Initial Closing;
WHEREAS, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Far Peak LLC (the Sponsor) and certain insiders of Purchaser have each entered into a letter agreement amendment with Pubco, the form of which is attached as Exhibit B hereto (the Letter Agreement Amendment), which agreement will become effective as of the Initial Closing;
WHEREAS, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Brendan Blumer and Block.one have entered into a Non-Competition Agreement in favor of Pubco and the Company, the form of which is attached as Exhibit C hereto (the Non-Competition Agreement), which agreement will become effective as of the Initial Closing;
WHEREAS, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Block.one has entered into a Voting Agreement with Pubco, the Company and Purchaser, the form of which is attached as Exhibit D hereto (the Target Voting Agreement);
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WHEREAS, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Sponsor has entered into a Voting Agreement with Pubco and the Company, the form of which is attached as Exhibit E hereto (the Sponsor Voting Agreement);
WHEREAS, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Brendan Blumer Kokuei Yuan and their controlled Affiliates have entered into a Standstill Agreement with Pubco, the form of which is attached as Exhibit F hereto (the Standstill Agreement), which agreement will become effective as of the Initial Closing;
WHEREAS, in connection with the consummation of the Mergers, certain equityholders of Purchaser, certain shareholders of the Company and Pubco will on or prior to the Acquisition Closing enter into a registration rights agreement to, among other matters, have Pubco assume the registration obligations of Purchaser under the FPAC Registration Rights Agreement and have such rights apply to the Pubco Securities, and provide those shareholders of the Company with registration rights, the form of which is attached as Exhibit G hereto (the Registration Rights Agreement);
WHEREAS, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, certain investors (collectively, the PIPE Investors), Purchaser and Pubco have entered into subscription agreements (the Subscription Agreements), substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit H pursuant to which, among other things, the PIPE Investors have agreed to subscribe for and accept, and Pubco has agreed to issue to each such PIPE Investor, on the Closing Date but immediately prior to the Acquisition Closing, the number of Pubco Ordinary Shares set forth in the applicable Subscription Agreement in exchange for the subscription price set forth therein, in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the applicable Subscription Agreement (in the aggregate, the PIPE Investment);
WHEREAS, in connection with the consummation of the Mergers, Pubco, Purchaser and the warrant agent thereunder have entered into an assignment, assumption and amendment agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit I (the Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreement) pursuant to which Purchaser assigns to Pubco all of its rights, interests, and obligations in and under the Warrant Agreement, which amends the Warrant Agreement to change all references to Warrants (as such term is defined therein) to Pubco Warrants (and all references to Ordinary Shares (as such term is defined therein) underlying such warrants to Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares) and which causes each outstanding Pubco Warrant to represent the right to receive, from the Initial Closing, one whole Pubco Class A Ordinary Share;
WHEREAS, simultaneously with or prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Company, Block.one and certain of their respective Affiliates have entered into a contribution agreement (the Contribution Agreement) pursuant to which Block.one and certain of its Affiliates will contribute certain assets and other items to the Target Companies on an on-going basis, some of which may not be contributed until following the Initial Closing;
WHEREAS, the assets and other items contributed pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, coupled with services provided under the Master Services Agreement, will allow the Target Companies continue to operate in the Ordinary Course of Business following the Initial Closing;
WHEREAS, the boards of directors of Purchaser, Pubco, Merger Sub 1, Merger Sub 2 and the Company have each (a) determined that the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents (the Transactions) are fair, advisable and in the best interests of their respective companies and shareholders, and (b) approved this Agreement and the Transactions, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein;
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WHEREAS, the Company, as the sole shareholder of Pubco, has approved this Agreement and the Transactions, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein;
WHEREAS, Pubco, as the sole shareholder of Merger Sub 1 and Merger Sub 2, has approved this Agreement and the Transactions, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein;
WHEREAS, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, (a) it is intended that (i) the Initial Merger will qualify as a reorganization under Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code, (ii) the Acquisition Merger will qualify as a reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Code, and (iii) taken together, the PIPE Investment and the Acquisition Merger will qualify as an exchange governed by the provisions of Section 351 of the Code, and (b) this Agreement is intended to constitute and hereby is adopted as a plan of reorganization with respect to the Mergers within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Sections 1.368-2(g) and 1.368-3(a) for purposes of Sections 354, 361 and 368 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder (collectively, the Intended Tax Treatment); and
WHEREAS, certain capitalized terms used herein are defined in Article XI hereof.
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 hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
THE MERGERS
1.1 The Initial Merger.
(a) Initial Closing. As promptly as practicable (and in any event no later than the third Business Day) following the satisfaction or (to the extent permitted by applicable Law) waiver of all the conditions set forth in Sections 7.1 to 7.3 (other than any conditions that by their terms or nature are to be satisfied at the Initial Closing) or at such other date, time or place as Purchaser and the Company may agree the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement with respect to the Initial Merger (the Initial Closing) shall take place electronically by the mutual exchange of electronic signatures (including portable document format (.PDF)) (the date on which the Initial Closing is actually held being the Initial Closing Date). At the Initial Merger Effective Time, and subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Cayman Act, Purchaser and Merger Sub 1 shall consummate the Initial Merger, pursuant to which Purchaser shall be merged with and into Merger Sub 1 with Merger Sub 1 being the surviving entity, following which the separate corporate existence of Purchaser shall cease and Merger Sub 1 shall continue as the surviving corporation. Merger Sub 1, as the surviving corporation after the Initial Merger, is hereinafter sometimes referred to as the First Surviving Corporation (provided, that references to Merger Sub 1 for periods after the Initial Merger Effective Time shall include the First Surviving Corporation). Promptly following the Initial Merger Effective Time, Pubco shall deliver notices to the PIPE Investors to either cause the release of funds from escrow to Pubco immediately prior to the Acquisition Closing or, to the extent funds for such PIPE Investors portion of the PIPE Investment have not yet been placed into escrow, to require such investors to fund their commitments as provided for under the Subscription Agreements and consummate their respective PIPE Investments immediately prior to the Acquisition Closing.
(b) Initial Merger Effective Time. On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein and in accordance with the Cayman Act, on the Initial Closing Date, Purchaser and Merger Sub 1 shall cause a plan of merger, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Company and Purchaser (with such modifications, amendments or supplements thereto as may be required to comply with the Cayman Act),
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along with all other documentation and declarations required under the Cayman Act in connection with the Initial Merger, to be duly executed and properly filed with the Cayman Islands Registrar of Companies (the Cayman Registrar), in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Cayman Act (together, the Initial Merger Documents). The Initial Merger shall become effective on the date and time at which the Initial Merger Documents have been duly filed with the Cayman Registrar or on a subsequent date and time as is agreed by Purchaser and the Company and specified in the Initial Merger Documents in accordance with the Cayman Act (the time the Initial Merger becomes effective being referred to herein as the Initial Merger Effective Time).
(c) Effect of the Initial Merger. At and after the Initial Merger Effective Time, the effect of the Initial Merger shall be as provided in this Agreement, the Initial Merger Documents and the applicable provisions of the Cayman Act. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject thereto, under the Cayman Act, at the Initial Merger Effective Time, all the property, rights, privileges, agreements, powers and franchises, debts, Liabilities, duties and obligations of Merger Sub 1 and Purchaser shall become the property, rights, privileges, agreements, powers and franchises, debts, Liabilities, duties and obligations of the First Surviving Corporation (including all rights and obligations with respect to the Trust Account), which shall include the assumption by the First Surviving Corporation of any and all agreements, covenants, duties and obligations of Merger Sub 1 and Purchaser set forth in this Agreement to be performed after the Initial Merger Effective Time, and the First Surviving Corporation shall continue its existence as a wholly-owned Subsidiary of Pubco.
(d) Organizational Documents of the First Surviving Corporation. At the Initial Merger Effective Time, in accordance with the Initial Merger Documents, the memorandum and articles of association of Merger Sub 1, as in effect immediately prior to the Initial Merger Effective Time, the form of which is attached as Exhibit J hereto, shall become the memorandum and articles of association of the First Surviving Corporation, save and except that all references to the share capital of the First Surviving Corporation shall be amended to refer to the correct authorized share capital of the First Surviving Corporation consistent with the Initial Merger Documents, until thereafter amended in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Cayman Act and such memorandum and articles of association.
(e) Directors and Officers of the First Surviving Corporation. At the Initial Merger Effective Time, the board of directors and officers of Merger Sub 1 and the Purchaser shall cease to hold office, and the board of directors and executive officers of the First Surviving Corporation shall be appointed as determined by the Company, each to hold office in accordance with the memorandum and articles of association of the First Surviving Corporation until their respective successors are duly elected or appointed and qualified.
(f) Effect of the Initial Merger on Issued Securities of Purchaser. At the Initial Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the Initial Merger and without any action on the part of any Party or the holders of securities of Purchaser, Pubco or Merger Sub 1:
(i) Purchaser Units. At the Initial Merger Effective Time, every issued and outstanding Purchaser Unit shall be automatically detached and the holder thereof shall be deemed to hold one Purchaser Class A Share and one-third of one Purchaser Warrant in accordance with the terms of the applicable Purchaser Unit, which underlying Purchaser Securities shall be converted in accordance with the applicable terms of this Section 1.1(f) below.
(ii) Purchaser Shares. At the Initial Merger Effective Time, every issued and outstanding Purchaser Share (other than those described in Section 1.1(f)(iv) below) shall be converted automatically into one Pubco Class A Ordinary Share, following which, all Purchaser Shares shall cease to be outstanding and shall automatically be canceled and shall cease to exist.
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(iii) Purchaser Warrants. Each outstanding Purchaser Warrant outstanding immediately prior to the Initial Merger Effective Time shall cease to be a warrant with respect to Purchaser Shares and be assumed by Pubco and converted into Pubco Warrants. Each Pubco Warrant shall continue to have and be subject to substantially the same terms and conditions as were applicable to such Purchaser Warrant immediately prior to the Initial Merger Effective Time (including any repurchase rights and cashless exercise provisions) in accordance with the provisions of the Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreement.
(iv) Cancellation of Share Capital Owned by Purchaser. At the Initial Merger Effective Time, if there are any issued shares of Purchaser that are owned by Purchaser as treasury shares, such shares shall be canceled and extinguished without any conversion thereof or payment therefor.
(v) No Liability. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 1.1(f), none of the First Surviving Corporation, Pubco or any other Party hereto 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.
(g) Effect of the Initial Merger on Merger Sub 1 and Pubco Capital Shares.
(i) At the Initial Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the Initial Merger and without any action on the part of any Party or any equityholder of Purchaser, Pubco or Merger Sub 1, all of the Merger Sub 1 Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Initial Merger Effective Time shall be converted into an equal number of ordinary shares of the First Surviving Corporation, with the same rights, powers and privileges as the shares so converted and shall constitute the only outstanding shares of share capital of the First Surviving Corporation.
(ii) Immediately following the issuance of Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares pursuant to Section 1.1(f)(ii), by virtue of the Initial Merger and without any action on the part of any Party or any equityholder of Purchaser, Pubco or Merger Sub 1, all of the shares of Pubco issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be canceled and extinguished without any conversion thereof or payment therefor.
(h) Taking of Necessary Action; Further Action. If, at any time after the Initial Merger Effective Time, any further action is necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement and to vest the First Surviving Corporation with full right, title and possession to all assets, property, rights, privileges, powers and franchises of Purchaser and Merger Sub 1, the officers and directors of Purchaser and Merger Sub 1 are fully authorized in the name of their respective entities to take, and will take, all such lawful and necessary action, so long as such action is not inconsistent with this Agreement.
1.2 The Acquisition Merger.
(a) Acquisition Closing. As promptly as practicable following the later of three hours and one minute following the Initial Merger Effective Time and the time at which all the conditions set forth in Section 7.4 (other than any conditions that by their terms or nature are to be satisfied at the closing of the Acquisition Closing) have been satisfied or (to the extent permitted by applicable Law) waived the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement with respect to the Acquisition Merger (the Acquisition Closing) shall take place electronically by the mutual exchange of electronic signatures (including portable document format (.PDF)) (the date on which the Acquisition Closing is actually held being the Acquisition Closing Date). At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, and subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Cayman Act, the Company and Merger Sub 2 shall consummate the Acquisition Merger, pursuant to which Merger Sub 2 shall be merged
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with and into the Company with the Company being the surviving entity, following which the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub 2 shall cease and the Company shall continue as the surviving corporation. The Company, as the surviving corporation after the Acquisition Merger, is hereinafter sometimes referred to as the Second Surviving Corporation (provided, that references to the Company for periods after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time shall include the Second Surviving Corporation).
(b) Acquisition Merger Effective Time. On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein and in accordance with the Cayman Act, on the Acquisition Closing Date, the Company and Merger Sub 2 shall cause a plan of merger, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Company and Purchaser (with such modifications, amendments or supplements thereto as may be required to comply with the Cayman Act), along with all other documentation and declarations required under the Cayman Act in connection with the Acquisition Merger, to be duly executed and properly filed with the Cayman Registrar, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Cayman Act (together, the Acquisition Merger Documents). The Acquisition Merger shall become effective on the date and time at which the Acquisition Merger Documents have been duly filed with the Cayman Registrar or on a subsequent date and time as is agreed by Purchaser and the Company and specified in the Acquisition Merger Documents in accordance with the Cayman Act (the time the Acquisition Merger becomes effective being referred to herein as the Acquisition Merger Effective Time).
(c) Effect of the Acquisition Merger. At and after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, the effect of the Acquisition Merger shall be as provided in this Agreement, the Acquisition Merger Documents and the applicable provisions of the Cayman Act. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject thereto, under the Cayman Act, at the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, all the property, rights, privileges, agreements, powers and franchises, debts, Liabilities, duties and obligations of Merger Sub 2 and the Company shall become the property, rights, privileges, agreements, powers and franchises, debts, Liabilities, duties and obligations of the Second Surviving Corporation, which shall include the assumption by the Second Surviving Corporation of any and all agreements, covenants, duties and obligations of Merger Sub 2 and the Company set forth in this Agreement to be performed after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, and the Second Surviving Corporation shall continue its existence as a wholly-owned Subsidiary of Pubco.
(d) Organizational Documents of the Second Surviving Corporation. At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, in accordance with the Acquisition Merger Documents, the memorandum and articles of association of Merger Sub 2, as in effect immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, the form of which is attached as Exhibit K hereto, shall become the memorandum and articles of association of the Second Surviving Corporation, save and except that all references to the share capital of the Second Surviving Corporation shall be amended to refer to the correct authorized share capital of the Second Surviving Corporation consistent with the Acquisition Merger Documents, until thereafter amended in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Cayman Act and such memorandum and articles of association.
(e) Directors and Officers of the Second Surviving Corporation. At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, the board of directors and officers of Merger Sub 2 shall cease to hold office, and the board of directors and the officers of the Second Surviving Corporation shall be appointed as determined by the Company, each to hold office in accordance with the memorandum and articles of association of the Second Surviving Corporation until their respective successors are duly elected or appointed and qualified.
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(f) Effect of the Acquisition Merger on Issued Securities of the Company. At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the Acquisition Merger and without any action on the part of any Party or the holders of securities of the Company, Pubco or Merger Sub 2:
(i) Company Class B Preference Shares and Class C Common Shares. Immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, each outstanding Company Class B Preference Share (other than those described in Section 1.2(f)(iii) below and the Dissenting Company Shares) shall automatically convert into one Company Class C Common Share in accordance with the Organizational Documents of the Company. At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, every issued and outstanding Company Class C Common Share shall be converted automatically into such number of newly issued Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares that is equal to the Exchange Ratio; provided, that notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, no fraction of a Pubco Class A Ordinary Share will be issued by virtue of the Mergers or the other Transactions, and each Person who would otherwise be entitled to a fraction of a Pubco Class A Ordinary Share (after aggregating all fractional shares of the applicable class of Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares that otherwise would be received by such Person) shall instead have the number of Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares issued to such Person rounded down in the aggregate to the nearest whole Pubco Class A Ordinary Share, following which, all Company Class C Common Shares shall cease to be outstanding and shall automatically be canceled and shall cease to exist.
(ii) Company Class A Common Shares. At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, every issued and outstanding Company Class A Common Share shall be converted automatically into such number of newly issued Pubco Class B Ordinary Shares that is equal to the Exchange Ratio; provided, that notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, no fraction of a Pubco Class B Ordinary Share will be issued by virtue of the Mergers or the other Transactions, and each Person who would otherwise be entitled to a fraction of a Pubco Class B Ordinary Share (after aggregating all fractional shares of the applicable class of Pubco Class B Ordinary Shares that otherwise would be received by such Person) shall instead have the number of Pubco Class B Ordinary Shares issued to such Person rounded down in the aggregate to the nearest whole Pubco Class B Ordinary Share, following which, all Company Class A Common Shares shall cease to be outstanding and shall automatically be canceled and shall cease to exist.
(iii) Cancellation of Share Capital Owned by the Company. At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, if there are any issued shares of the Company that are owned by the Company as treasury shares, such shares shall be canceled and extinguished without any conversion thereof or payment therefor.
(iv) No Liability. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 1.2(f), none of the Second Surviving Corporation, Pubco or any other Party hereto 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.
(g) Effect of the Acquisition Merger on Merger Sub 2 Shares. At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the Acquisition Merger and without any action on the part of any Party or any equityholder of Merger Sub 2, all of the Merger Sub 2 Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time shall be converted into an equal number of ordinary shares of the Second Surviving Corporation, with the same rights, powers and privileges as the shares so converted and shall constitute the only outstanding shares of share capital of the Second Surviving Corporation.
(h) 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 Second Surviving Corporation with full right, title and possession to all assets, property, rights, privileges, powers and franchises of the Company and Merger Sub 2, the officers and directors of the Company and Merger Sub 2 are fully authorized in the name of their respective entities 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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1.3 Closing Statements.
(a) Three (3) Business Days prior to the Initial Closing, Purchaser shall deliver to the Company a statement (the Purchaser Closing Statement) setting forth, in each case as of the Reference Time: (i) the aggregate amount of cash in the Trust Account (prior to giving effect to the Redemption), (ii) the aggregate amount of all payments required to be made in connection with the Redemption, (iii) the net cash of Purchaser, after giving effect to the Redemption and the PIPE Investment (including any funds placed into escrow or paid to Pubco pursuant to the terms of the Subscription Agreements, based upon the information provided by the Company pursuant to Section 1.3(b)), (iv) the Purchaser Transaction Expenses, including the amount owed to each payee thereof and payment instructions therefor, and (v) a calculation of Excess Purchaser Transaction Expenses, if any.
(b) Three (3) Business Days prior to the Initial Closing, but in any case following receipt of the Purchaser Closing Statement, the Company shall deliver to Purchaser a statement (the Company Closing Statement) setting forth (i) a schedule setting forth Digital Assets owned by the Target Companies as of the date of the Company Closing Statement and the Digital Asset Market Value of such Digital Assets and (ii) in each case as of the Reference Time: (w) the Closing Company Cash, (x) the Company Transaction Expenses, including the amount owed to each payee thereof and payment instructions therefor, (y) the resulting amount of the Acquisition Merger Consideration and Exchange Ratio and (z) the amount of any funds placed into escrow or paid to Pubco pursuant to the terms of the Subscription Agreements.
(c) From and after the delivery of the Purchaser Closing Statement or the Company Closing Statement, as the case may be, until the Closing Date, each of the Company and Purchaser shall (i) provide the other Parties and their Representatives with reasonable access to information reasonably requested by the Company or Purchaser or any of their respective Representatives in connection with the review of the Purchaser Closing Statement or the Company Closing Statement, as the case may be, (ii) consider in good faith any comments to the Purchaser Closing Statement or the Company Closing Statement, as the case may be, provided by any other Party prior to the Closing Date and (iii) revise the Purchaser Closing Statement or the Company Closing Statement, as the case may be, as needed to reflect any reasonable comments and any other comments that, based on its good faith assessment, are warranted or appropriate and deliver such revised Purchaser Closing Statement or Company Closing Statement, as the case may be, to any other Party prior to the Closing Date reflecting any such changes. It is understood and agreed that whether or not the Parties have fully resolved all comments to the Company Closing Statement or the Purchaser Closing Statement, such failure shall not affect, condition or delay the Initial Closing or Acquisition Closing, and the Initial Closing and the Acquisition Closing shall occur based on the information set forth in the last agreed upon version of the Purchaser Closing Statement and the Company Closing Statement, as applicable.
1.4 Treatment of Equity Awards.
(a) Unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties, at the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the Acquisition Merger, the Company RSUs shall be treated as follows:
(i) At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the Acquisition Merger, and without any action of any Party or any other Person (but subject to, in the case of the Company, Section 1.4(c)), each Company RSU (whether vested or unvested) shall cease to represent the right to acquire Company Class C Common Shares and shall be canceled in exchange for a right to acquire a number
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of Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares under the Pubco Equity Plan (each, a Rollover RSU) equal to the product (rounded down to the nearest whole share) of (A) the number of Company Class C Common Shares subject to such Company RSU as of immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, and (B) the Exchange Ratio.
(ii) Each Rollover RSU shall be subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, vesting acceleration, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Company RSU immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, except for (A) terms (x) rendered inoperative by reason of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or (y) to the extent they conflict with the Pubco Equity Plan and (B) such other immaterial administrative or ministerial changes as the Post-Closing Pubco Board (or the compensation committee thereof) may determine in good faith are appropriate to effectuate the administration of the Rollover RSU. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such conversion, including the number of Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares subject to any such Rollover RSU and the terms and conditions of any Rollover RSU, will be determined in a manner consistent with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.
(b) Unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties, at the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the Acquisition Merger, the Company Options shall be treated as follows:
(i) At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the Acquisition Merger, and without any action of any Party or any other Person (but subject to, in the case of the Company, Section 1.4(c)), each Company Option (whether vested or unvested) shall cease to represent the right to purchase Company Class C Common Shares and shall be canceled in exchange for an option to purchase a number of Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares under the Pubco Equity Plan (each, a Rollover Option) equal to the product (rounded down to the nearest whole share) of (A) the number of Company Class C Common Shares subject to such Company Option as of immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, and (B) the Exchange Ratio, at an exercise price per share (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to (x) the exercise price per share of such Company Option in effect immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, divided by (y) the Exchange Ratio (the exercise price per share, as so determined, being rounded up to the nearest full cent).
(ii) Each Rollover Option shall be subject to the same terms and conditions (including applicable vesting, vesting acceleration, expiration and forfeiture provisions) that applied to the corresponding Company Option immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, except for (A) terms (x) rendered inoperative by reason of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or (y) to the extent they conflict with the Pubco Equity Plan and (B) such other immaterial administrative or ministerial changes as the Post-Closing Pubco Board (or the compensation committee thereof) may determine in good faith are appropriate to effectuate the administration of the Rollover Options. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such conversion, including the exercise price, the number of Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares subject to any such Rollover Option and the terms and conditions of the exercise of any Rollover Option, will be determined in a manner consistent with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code, to the extent applicable.
(c) At the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, by virtue of the Acquisition Merger, the Company Equity Plan shall terminate and all Company Options and Company RSUs (in each case, whether vested or unvested) shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be canceled and retired and shall cease to exist, and each holder thereof shall cease to have any rights with respect thereto or under the Company Equity Plan, except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Section 1.4.
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(d) Prior to the Acquisition Closing, the Company shall take, or cause to be taken, all necessary or appropriate actions under the Company Equity Plan (and the underlying grant, award or similar agreements) or otherwise to give effect to the provisions of this Section 1.4.
1.5 Withholding. Each of Pubco, the First Surviving Corporation, the Second Surviving Corporation, Merger Sub 1 and Merger Sub 2 (and their respective Affiliates) (each, a Withholding Party) shall be entitled to deduct and withhold (or cause to be deducted and withheld) from any consideration payable pursuant to this Agreement such amounts as are required to be deducted and withheld under applicable Tax Law; provided, that prior to deducting and withholding any amounts with respect to any payment to be made pursuant to this Agreement, the applicable Withholding Party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to notify the Person in respect of which such deduction and withholding is to be made as soon as is reasonably practicable after determining that such payment is subject to deduction and/or withholding and to cooperate with such Person 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 timely remitted to the applicable Governmental 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.
1.6 Tax Consequences. Each of the Parties intend that the Mergers are intended to qualify for the Intended Tax Treatment and agree not to take any inconsistent position on any Tax Return or during the course of any audit, litigation or other proceeding with respect to Taxes except to the extent required by a determination within the meaning of Section 1313(a) of the Code. Each of the Parties acknowledge and agree that each has had the opportunity to obtain independent legal and Tax advice with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
1.7 Dissenters Rights. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary and to the extent available under the Cayman Act, Company Shares that are outstanding immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time and that are held by shareholders of the Company who shall have demanded properly in writing dissenters rights for such Company Shares in accordance with Section 238 of the Cayman Act and otherwise complied with all of the provisions of the Cayman Act relevant to the exercise and perfection of dissenters rights (the Dissenting Company Shares) shall not be converted into, and such shareholders shall have no right to receive, the applicable merger consideration unless and until such shareholder fails to perfect or withdraws or otherwise loses his, her or its right to dissenters rights under the Cayman Act. The Company Shares owned by any shareholder of the Company who fails to perfect or who effectively withdraws or otherwise loses his, her or its dissenters rights pursuant to the Cayman Act shall thereupon be deemed to have been converted into, and to have become exchangeable for, as of the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, the right to receive the applicable merger consideration, without any interest thereon. Prior to the Acquisition Closing, the Company shall give Purchaser prompt notice of any demands for dissenters rights received by the Company and any withdrawals of such demands and the Company shall have complete control over all negotiations and proceedings with respect to such dissenters rights (including the ability to make any payment with respect to any exercise by a shareholder of its rights to dissent from the Acquisition Merger or any demands for appraisal or offer to settle or settle any such demands or approve any withdrawal of any such dissenter rights or demands).
1.8 Exchange Agent.
(a) Prior to the Initial Merger Effective Time, Pubco and Purchaser shall appoint Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company as exchange agent, or another exchange agent reasonably acceptable to the Company and Purchaser (in such capacity, the Exchange Agent), for the purpose of exchanging (i) Company Shares for a number of Pubco Ordinary Shares and (ii) Purchaser Shares for a number of Pubco Ordinary Shares, each in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, the Initial
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Merger Documents and the Acquisition Merger Documents, as applicable. At or prior to the Initial Merger Effective Time, Pubco shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with the Exchange Agent, for the benefit of the holders of Purchaser Shares and Company Shares, for exchange in accordance with Section 1.1(f) and Section 1.2(f), respectively, the Pubco Ordinary Shares issued pursuant to Section 1.1(f) and Section 1.2(f), respectively. At or as promptly as practicable following the Initial 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 holder of Purchaser Shares a letter of transmittal for use in such exchange, in a form reasonably acceptable to the Company and Purchaser (a Purchaser Letter of Transmittal) and to each holder of Company Shares a letter of transmittal for use in such exchange, in a form reasonably acceptable to the Company and Purchaser (a Company Letter of Transmittal and together with the Purchaser Letter of Transmittal, each a Letter of Transmittal).
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 1.8, any obligation on Pubco under this Agreement to issue Pubco Ordinary Shares to (i) any holder of Purchaser Shares entitled to Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares or (ii) any holder of Company Shares entitled to receive Pubco Ordinary Shares shall be satisfied by Pubco issuing such Pubco Ordinary Shares to the DTC or to such other clearing service or issuer of depositary receipts (or their nominees, in either case) as may be necessary or expedient, and each holder of Purchaser Shares and each holder of Company Shares shall hold such Pubco Ordinary Shares in book-entry form or through a holding of depositary receipts and the DTC or its nominee or the relevant clearing service or issuer of depositary receipts (or their nominees, as the case may be), will be the holder of record of such Pubco Ordinary Shares.
(c) Each holder of Purchaser Shares shall be entitled to receive Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares as set forth in Section 1.1(f)(ii) as soon as reasonably practicable after the Initial 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 Purchaser Shares (Purchaser Certificates) (or a Lost Certificate Affidavit) and (ii) a properly completed and duly executed Purchaser Letter of Transmittal. Until so surrendered, each such Purchaser Certificate shall represent after the Initial Merger Effective Time for all purposes only the right to receive Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares in exchange for Purchaser Shares, in each case, as set forth in Section 1.1(f)(ii).
(d) Each holder of Company Shares shall be entitled to receive either Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares or Pubco Class B Ordinary Shares, as set forth in Section 1.2(f)(i) and (ii) (excluding any Company Shares described in Section 1.2(f)(iii) or Dissenting Company Shares), 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 Purchaser Certificates, the Stockholder Certificates (or a Lost Certificate Affidavit) and (ii) a properly completed and duly executed Company Letter of Transmittal (the documents to be submitted to the Exchange Agent pursuant to this sentence and the first sentence of Section 1.8(c), 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 either Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares or Pubco Class B Ordinary Shares, as set forth in Section 1.2(f)(i) and (ii).
(e) If any Pubco Class A Ordinary Share or Pubco Class B 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 Initial 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 Purchaser Shares, the transfer of such Purchaser Shares shall have been permitted in accordance with the terms of the Organizational Documents of Purchaser, (ii) the
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recipient of such Pubco Class A Ordinary Share or Pubco Class B Ordinary Share, or the Person in whose name such Pubco Class A Ordinary Share or Pubco Class B 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.
(f) 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 holder of Purchaser Shares or Company Shares, 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, the First Surviving Corporation or the Second Surviving Corporation with respect to the Company Shares or Purchaser 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 1.8(f) shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be treated as a Stockholder Certificate for all purposes of this Agreement.
(g) After the Initial Merger Effective Time, the register of members of Purchaser shall be closed, and thereafter there shall be no further registration on the register of members of the First Surviving Corporation of transfers of Purchaser Shares that were issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Initial Merger Effective Time. 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 Second Surviving Corporation of transfers of Company Shares that were issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Acquisition 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 Initial Merger Effective Time (in the case of Purchaser Shares) or the Acquisition Merger Effective Time (in the case of Company Shares) will be paid to the holders of any Purchaser Shares that were issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Initial Merger Effective Time or any Company Shares that were issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time (as applicable) in either case until the holders of record of such Purchaser Shares or Company Shares (as applicable) shall have provided the applicable Transmittal Documents in accordance with Section 1.8(c) and Section 1.8(d). 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 Ordinary Share and the amount of any such dividends or other distributions with a record date after the Initial Merger Effective Time or the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, as applicable, theretofore paid with respect to such Pubco Ordinary Shares.
(h) 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 Purchaser Shares or Company Shares, as applicable, represented by such Stockholder Certificates. Any Pubco Ordinary Shares made available to the Exchange Agent pursuant to Section 1.8(a) that remains unclaimed by any holder of Purchaser Shares or Company Shares one year after the Initial Merger Effective Time shall be returned to Pubco, upon demand, and any such holder of Purchaser Shares or Company Shares, as applicable, who has not exchanged its Purchaser Shares or Company Shares, as applicable, for the applicable number of Pubco Ordinary Shares in accordance with this Section 1.8 prior to that time shall thereafter look only to Pubco for payment in respect of such Purchaser Shares or Company Shares, as applicable, without any interest thereon (but with any dividends
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paid with respect thereto). Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the First Surviving Corporation, the Second Surviving Corporation, Pubco or any 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.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER
Except as set forth in the disclosure schedules delivered by Purchaser to the Company and Pubco on the date of this Agreement (the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules), each section of which qualifies the correspondingly numbered representation or warranty specified therein and such other representation or warranty where its relevance as an exception to (or disclosure for purposes of) such other representation or warranty is reasonably apparent on the face of such disclosure, or other than with respect to Sections 2.1 to 2.5 and 2.16, the SEC Reports that are available on the SECs website through EDGAR and at least two (2) Business Days prior to the date of this Agreement (excluding any risk factors, forward-looking statements or similar predictive statements), Purchaser represents and warrants to the Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Initial Closing, as follows:
2.1 Organization and Standing. Purchaser is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the Cayman Islands. Purchaser has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. Purchaser is duly qualified or licensed and in good standing to do business in each jurisdiction in which the character of the property owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification or licensing necessary. Purchaser has made available to the Company accurate and complete copies of its Organizational Documents, each as currently in effect. Purchaser is not in violation of any provision of its Organizational Documents in any material respect.
2.2 Authorization; Binding Agreement. Purchaser has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is a party, to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, subject to obtaining the Required Purchaser Shareholder Approval. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is a party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (a) have been duly and validly authorized by the board of directors of Purchaser and (b) other than the Required Purchaser Shareholder Approval, no other corporate proceedings, other than as set forth elsewhere in the Agreement, on the part of Purchaser are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is a party or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. On or prior to the date of this Agreement, Purchasers board of directors, at a duly called and held meeting, unanimously (i) determined that this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, including the Mergers, are advisable, fair to and in the best interests of Purchaser and Purchasers shareholders in accordance with the Cayman Act, (ii) approved and adopted this Agreement, (iii) recommended that Purchasers shareholders vote in favor of the approval of this Agreement, the Mergers and the other Purchaser Shareholder Approval Matters in accordance with the Cayman Act (the Purchaser Recommendation) and (iv) directed that this Agreement and the Purchaser Shareholder Approval Matters be submitted to Purchasers shareholders for their approval. This Agreement has been, and each Ancillary Document to which Purchaser is a party shall be when delivered, duly and validly executed and delivered by Purchaser and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and such Ancillary Documents by the other parties hereto and thereto, constitutes, or when delivered shall constitute, the valid and binding obligation of Purchaser, enforceable against Purchaser in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that enforceability thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and moratorium laws and other laws of general application affecting the enforcement of creditors rights generally and subject to general principles of equity (collectively, the Enforceability Exceptions).
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2.3 Governmental Approvals. Except as otherwise described in Schedule 2.3 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules, no Consent of or with any Governmental Authority, is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by Purchaser of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is a party or the consummation by Purchaser of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, other than (a) pursuant to Antitrust Laws, (b) such filings as expressly contemplated by this Agreement, (c) any filings required with NYSE or the SEC with respect to the Transactions, (d) applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and/ or any state blue sky securities Laws, and the rules and regulations thereunder, and (e) where the failure to obtain or make such Consents or to make such filings or notifications, would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Purchaser or materially impair or delay the ability of Purchaser to consummate the Transactions.
2.4 Non-Contravention. Except as otherwise described in Schedule 2.4 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules, the execution and delivery by Purchaser of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is a party, the consummation by Purchaser of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and compliance by Purchaser with any of the provisions hereof and thereof, will not (a) conflict with or violate any provision of Purchasers Organizational Documents, (b) subject to obtaining the Consents from Governmental Authorities referred to in Section 2.3 hereof, and the waiting periods referred to therein having expired, and any condition precedent to such Consent or waiver having been satisfied, conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Consent applicable to Purchaser or any of its properties or assets, or (c) (i) violate, conflict with or result in a breach of, (ii) constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, (iii) result in the termination, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of, (iv) accelerate the performance required by Purchaser under, (v) result in a right of termination or acceleration under, (vi) give rise to any obligation to make payments or provide compensation under, (vii) result in the creation of any Lien (other than Permitted Lien) upon any of the properties or assets of Purchaser under, (viii) give rise to any obligation to obtain any third party Consent from any Person or (ix) give any Person the right to declare a default, accelerate the maturity or performance, cancel, terminate or modify any right, benefit, obligation or other term under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of, any Purchaser Material Contract, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing clauses (b) or (c) that would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Purchaser or materially impair or delay the ability of Purchaser to consummate the Transactions.
2.5 Capitalization.
(a) Purchaser is authorized to issue 550,000,000 shares, of which 500,000,000 shares are Purchaser Class A Shares, 50,000,000 are Purchaser Class B Shares and 5,000,000 are Purchaser Preference Shares. The issued and outstanding Purchaser Securities as of the date of this Agreement are set forth on Schedule 2.5(a) of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules. There are no issued or outstanding Purchaser Preference Shares. All outstanding Purchaser Shares are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable 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 the Cayman Act, Purchasers Organizational Documents or any Contract to which Purchaser is a party. None of the outstanding Purchaser Securities has been issued in violation of any applicable securities Laws. Prior to giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, Purchaser does not have, and has not had, any Subsidiaries or own any equity interests in any other Person.
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(b) Except as set forth in Schedule 2.5(a) or Schedule 2.5(b) of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules, there are no (i) outstanding options, warrants, puts, calls, convertible or exchangeable securities, phantom share rights, share appreciation rights, share-based units, preemptive or similar rights, (ii) bonds, debentures, notes or other Indebtedness having general voting rights or that are convertible or exchangeable into securities having such rights or (iii) subscriptions or other rights, agreements, arrangements, Contracts or commitments of any character (other than this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents), (A) relating to the issued or unissued securities of Purchaser or (B) obligating Purchaser to issue, transfer, deliver or sell or cause to be issued, transferred, delivered, sold or repurchased any options or shares or securities convertible into or exchangeable for any capital shares, or (C) obligating Purchaser to grant, extend or enter into any such option, warrant, call, subscription or other right, agreement, arrangement or commitment for any capital shares. Other than the Redemption or as expressly set forth in this Agreement, there are no outstanding obligations of Purchaser to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of Purchaser or to provide funds to make any investment (in the form of a loan, capital contribution or otherwise) in any Person. Except as set forth in Schedule 2.5(b) of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules, there are no shareholders agreements, voting trusts or other agreements or understandings to which Purchaser is a party with respect to the voting of any shares of Purchaser.
(c) All Indebtedness and unpaid Purchaser Transaction Expenses as of the date of this Agreement is disclosed on Schedule 2.5(c) of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules. No Indebtedness of Purchaser contains any restriction upon: (i) the prepayment of any of such Indebtedness, (ii) the incurrence of Indebtedness by Purchaser or (iii) the ability of Purchaser to grant any Lien on its properties or assets.
(d) Since the date of formation of Purchaser, and except as contemplated by this Agreement, Purchaser has not declared or paid any distribution or dividend in respect of its shares and has not repurchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired any of its shares, and Purchasers board of directors has not authorized any of the foregoing.
2.6 SEC Filings; Purchaser Financials; Internal Controls.
(a) Purchaser, since the IPO, has filed all forms, reports, schedules, statements, registration statements, prospectuses and other documents required to be filed or furnished by Purchaser with the SEC under the Securities Act and/or the Exchange Act, together with any amendments, restatements or supplements thereto, and will file all such forms, reports, schedules, statements and other documents required to be filed subsequent to the date of this Agreement. Except to the extent available on the SECs web site through EDGAR, Purchaser has delivered to the Company copies in the form filed with the SEC of all of the following: (i) Purchasers Form S-1, (ii) Purchasers annual reports on Form 10-K for each fiscal year of Purchaser beginning with the first year Purchaser was required to file such a form, (iii) Purchasers quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for each fiscal quarter that Purchaser filed such reports to disclose its quarterly financial results in each of the fiscal years of Purchaser referred to in clause (ii) above, (iv) all other forms, reports, registration statements, prospectuses and other documents (other than preliminary materials) filed by Purchaser with the SEC since the beginning of the first fiscal year referred to in clause (ii) above (the forms, reports, registration statements, prospectuses and other documents referred to in clauses (ii), (iii) and (iv) above, whether or not available through EDGAR, are, collectively, the SEC Reports) and (v) all certifications and statements required by (A) Rules 13a-14 or 15d-14 under the Exchange Act, and (B) 18 U.S.C. §1350 (Section 906 of SOX) with respect to any report referred to in clause (ii) above (collectively, the Public Certifications). The SEC Reports (x) were prepared in all material respects in accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, as the case may be, and the rules and regulations thereunder and (y) did not, as of their respective effective dates (in the case of SEC Reports that are registration statements filed pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act) and at the time they were filed with the SEC (in the case of all other SEC Reports) contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The Public Certifications are each true as of their respective dates of filing. As used in this Section 2.6, the term file shall be broadly construed to include any manner permitted by SEC rules and regulations in which a document or information is furnished, supplied or otherwise made available to the SEC.
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(b) As of the date of this Agreement, (A) the Purchaser Units, the Purchaser Class A Shares and the Purchaser Public Warrants are listed on NYSE, (B) Purchaser has not received any written deficiency notice from NYSE relating to the continued listing requirements of such Purchaser Securities, (C) there are no Actions pending or, to the Knowledge of Purchaser, threatened against Purchaser by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority with respect to any intention by such entity to suspend, prohibit or terminate the quoting of such Purchaser Securities on NYSE and (D) such Purchaser Securities are in compliance with all of the applicable corporate governance rules of NYSE.
(c) The financial statements and notes of Purchaser contained or incorporated by reference in the SEC Reports (the Purchaser Financials), fairly present in all material respects the financial position and the results of operations, changes in shareholders equity, and cash flows of Purchaser at the respective dates of and for the periods referred to in such financial statements, all in accordance with (i) GAAP methodologies applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods involved, (ii) Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K, as applicable (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto and for the omission of notes and audit adjustments in the case of unaudited quarterly financial statements to the extent permitted by Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K, as applicable), and (iii) audited in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
(d) Except as and to the extent reflected or reserved against in the Purchaser Financials, Purchaser has not incurred any Liabilities or obligations of the type required to be reflected on a balance sheet in accordance with GAAP that is not adequately reflected or reserved on or provided for in the Purchaser Financials, other than Liabilities of the type required to be reflected on a balance sheet in accordance with GAAP that have been incurred since Purchasers formation in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice. Purchaser does not maintain any off-balance sheet arrangement within the meaning of Item 303 of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act. As of the date of this Agreement, no financial statements other than those of Purchaser are required by GAAP to be included in the financial statements of Purchaser.
(e) Since the IPO, Purchaser has not received from its independent auditors any written notification of any (i) significant deficiency in the internal controls over financial reporting of Purchaser, (ii) material weakness in the internal controls over financial reporting of Purchaser or (iii) fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees of Purchaser who have a significant role in the internal controls over financial reporting of Purchaser.
(f) Except as not required in reliance on exemptions from various reporting requirements by virtue of Purchasers status as an emerging growth company within the meaning of the Securities Act, as modified by the JOBS Act, since the IPO, (i) Purchaser has established and maintained a system of internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15 and Rule 15d-15 under the Exchange Act) sufficient to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of Purchasers financial reporting and the preparation of Purchasers financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP and (ii) Purchaser has established and maintained disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 and Rule 15d-15 under the Exchange Act) designed to ensure that material information relating to Purchaser is made known to Purchasers principal executive officer and principal financial officer by others within Purchaser, particularly during the periods in which the periodic reports required under the Exchange Act are being prepared.
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(g) Purchaser has not taken any action prohibited by Section 402 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
(h) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 2.6 or otherwise in this Agreement, no representation or warranty is made as to the accounting treatment of Purchasers issued and outstanding warrants, or as to any deficiencies in disclosure (including with respect to accounting and disclosure controls) arising from the treatment of such warrants as equity rather than liabilities in Purchasers financial statements.
2.7 Absence of Certain Changes. As of the date of this Agreement, except as set forth in Schedule 2.7 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules, Purchaser has (a) since its formation, conducted no business other than its formation, the public offering of its securities (and the related private offerings), public reporting and its search for an initial Business Combination as described in the IPO Prospectus (including the investigation of the Target Companies and the negotiation and execution of this Agreement) and related activities, (b) since its formation, not been subject to a Material Adverse Effect and (c) since December 31, 2020, not taken any action or committed or agreed to take any action that would be prohibited by Section 5.3 (without giving effect to Schedule 5.3) if such action were taken on or after the date of this Agreement without the consent of Purchaser.
2.8 Compliance with Laws. Purchaser is, and has since its formation been, in material compliance with all Laws applicable to it and the conduct of its business, and Purchaser has not received written notice alleging any violation of applicable Law in any material respect by Purchaser.
2.9 Actions; Orders; Permits. There is no pending or, to the Knowledge of Purchaser, threatened Action to which Purchaser is subject. There is no Action that Purchaser has pending against any other Person. Purchaser is not subject to any Orders of any Governmental Authority, nor, to the Knowledge of the Purchaser, are any such Orders pending. Purchaser holds all material Permits necessary to lawfully conduct its business as presently conducted, and to own, lease and operate its assets and properties, all of which are in full force and effect.
2.10 Taxes and Returns.
(a) Purchaser has or will have timely filed, or caused to be timely filed, all material Tax Returns required to be filed by it, which Tax Returns are true, accurate, correct and complete in all material respects, and has paid, collected or withheld, or caused to be paid, collected or withheld, all material Taxes required to be paid, collected or withheld, other than such Taxes for which adequate reserves in the Purchaser Financials have been established in accordance with GAAP. Schedule 2.10(a) of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules sets forth each jurisdiction where Purchaser files or is required to file a Tax Return. Purchaser is not being audited by any Tax authority and has not been notified in writing or, to the Knowledge of Purchaser, orally by any Tax authority that any such audit is contemplated or pending. There are no claims, assessments, audits, examinations, investigations or other Actions pending against Purchaser in respect of any material Tax, and Purchaser has not been notified in writing of any material proposed Tax claims or assessments against Purchaser (other than, in each case, claims or assessments for which adequate reserves in the Purchaser Financials have been established in accordance with GAAP). There are no Liens with respect to any Taxes upon any of Purchasers assets, other than Permitted Liens. Purchaser has no outstanding waivers or extensions of any applicable statute of limitations to assess any material amount of Taxes. There are no outstanding requests by Purchaser for any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return or within which to pay any Taxes shown to be due on any Tax Return outside of the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice. Purchaser is not, and never has been, (A) a U.S. real property holding corporation within the meaning of Section 897(c)(2) of the Code, or (B) a member of any consolidated, combined, unitary or affiliated group of corporations for any Tax purposes.
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(b) Since the date of its formation, Purchaser has not (i) changed any Tax accounting methods, policies or procedures except as required by a change in Law, (ii) made, revoked, or amended any material Tax election, (iii) filed any amended Tax Returns or claim for refund or (iv) entered into any closing agreement affecting or otherwise settled or compromised any material Tax Liability or refund.
(c) Purchaser is not nor has been a party to any listed transaction as defined in Section 6707A of the Code and Treasury Regulations Section 1.6011-4 (or any corresponding or similar provision of state, local or non-U.S. income Tax Law).
(d) Purchaser has neither taken nor agreed to take any action not contemplated by this Agreement and/or any Ancillary Documents that could reasonably be expected to prevent the Mergers from qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment. To the Knowledge of Purchaser, no facts or circumstances exist that could reasonably be expected to prevent the Mergers from qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment.
2.11 Employees and Employee Benefit Plans. Except as set forth on Schedule 2.11 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules, Purchaser does not (a) have any employees or (b) maintain, sponsor, contribute to or otherwise have any Liability under, any Benefit Plans. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents will (i) result in any payment or benefit (including severance, unemployment compensation, golden parachute, bonus or otherwise) becoming due to any director, officer, employee or other service provider of Purchaser, (ii) result in the acceleration of the time of payment or vesting of any such payment or benefit, or (iii) result in any parachute payment under Section 280G of the Code.
2.12 Properties. Purchaser does not own, license or otherwise have any right, title or interest in any material Intellectual Property. Purchaser does not own or lease any material real property or Personal Property.
2.13 Material Contracts.
(a) Except as set forth on Schedule 2.13(a) of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules or the Purchaser SEC Reports, other than this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents, there are no Contracts to which Purchaser is a party or by which any of its properties or assets may be bound, subject or affected, which (i) creates or imposes a Liability greater than $5 million, or (ii) prohibits, prevents, restricts or impairs in any material respect any business practice of Purchaser or any acquisition of material property by Purchaser, or restricts in any material respect the ability of Purchaser from engaging in business as conducted as of the date of this Agreement by it (each, a Purchaser Material Contract). All Purchaser Material Contracts have been made available to the Company other than those that are exhibits to the SEC Reports.
(b) With respect to each Purchaser Material Contract: (i) the Purchaser Material Contract was entered into at arms length and in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice; (ii) the Purchaser Material Contract is legal, valid, binding and enforceable in all material respects against Purchaser and, to the Knowledge of Purchaser, the other parties thereto, and is in full force and effect (except, in each case, as such enforcement may be limited by the Enforceability Exceptions); (iii) Purchaser is not in breach or default in any material respect, and to the Knowledge of Purchaser, no event has occurred that with the passage of time or giving of notice or both would constitute such a breach or default in any material respect by Purchaser, or permit termination or acceleration by the other party, under such Purchaser Material Contract; and (iv) to the Knowledge of Purchaser, no other party to any Purchaser Material Contract is in breach or default in any material respect, and no event has occurred that with the passage of time or giving of notice or both would constitute such a breach or default by such other party, or permit termination or acceleration by Purchaser under any Purchaser Material Contract.
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2.14 Transactions with Affiliates. Purchaser has provided the Company with, and Schedule 2.14 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules sets forth a true, correct and complete list of the Contracts and arrangements that are in existence as of the date of this Agreement under which there are any existing or future Liabilities or obligations between Purchaser, on the one hand, and (a) any present or former director, officer, employee, manager, direct or indirect equityholder (including Sponsor) or Affiliate of either Purchaser or Sponsor, or any immediate family member of any of the foregoing Persons, or (b) record or beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of Purchasers outstanding shares as of the date of this Agreement, on the other hand.
2.15 Investment Company Act; JOBS Act. Purchaser is not an investment company or a Person directly or indirectly controlled by or acting on behalf of a person subject to registration and regulation as an investment company, in each case within the meaning of the Investment Company Act. Purchaser constitutes an emerging growth company within the meaning of the JOBS Act.
2.16 Finders and Brokers. Except as set forth in Schedule 2.16 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules, no broker, finder or investment banker is entitled to any brokerage, finders or other fee or commission from Purchaser, Pubco, the Target Companies or any of their respective Affiliates in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of Purchaser.
2.17 Certain Business Practices.
(a) Neither Purchaser, nor any of its Representatives acting on its behalf, has (i) used any funds for unlawful contributions, gifts, entertainment or other unlawful expenses relating to political activity, (ii) made any unlawful payment to foreign or domestic government officials or employees, to foreign or domestic political parties or campaigns or violated any provision of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 or any other local or foreign anti-corruption or bribery Law, (iii) made any other unlawful payment or (iv) since the formation of Purchaser, directly or indirectly, given or agreed to give any unlawful gift or similar benefit in any material amount to any customer, supplier, governmental employee or other Person who is or may be in a position to help or hinder Purchaser or assist it in connection with any actual or proposed transaction.
(b) The operations of Purchaser are and have been conducted at all times in compliance with money laundering statutes in all applicable jurisdictions, the rules and regulations thereunder and any related or similar rules, regulations or guidelines, issued, administered or enforced by any Governmental Authority, and no Action involving Purchaser with respect to any of the foregoing is pending or, to the Knowledge of Purchaser, threatened.
(c) None of Purchaser, any of its Subsidiaries, or any of their directors, officers or employees, or, to the Knowledge of Purchaser, any other Representative acting on behalf of Purchaser is currently, or has been in the last five (5) years, (i) identified on the list of specially designated nationals or other blocked persons or otherwise currently subject to any sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department (OFAC), the U.S. Department of State, or other applicable Governmental Authority; (ii) organized, resident, or located in, or a national of a comprehensively sanctioned country (currently, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and the Crimea region of Ukraine); or (iii) in the aggregate, fifty (50) percent or greater owned, directly or indirectly, or otherwise controlled, by a person identified in (i) or (ii); and Purchaser has not, directly or indirectly, used any funds, or loaned, contributed or otherwise made available such funds to any Subsidiary, joint venture partner or
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other Person, in connection with any sales or operations in any other country sanctioned by OFAC or for the purpose of financing the activities of any Person currently subject to, or otherwise in violation of, any U.S. sanctions administered by OFAC or the U.S. Department of State in the last five (5) fiscal years.
2.18 Insurance. Schedule 2.18 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules lists all insurance policies (by policy number, insurer, coverage period, coverage amount, annual premium and type of policy) held by Purchaser relating to Purchaser or its business, properties, assets, directors, officers and employees, copies of which have been provided to the Company. All premiums due and payable under all such insurance policies have been timely paid and Purchaser is otherwise in material compliance with the terms of such insurance policies. All such insurance policies are in full force and effect, and to the Knowledge of Purchaser, there is no threatened termination of, or material premium increase with respect to, any of such insurance policies. There have been no insurance claims made by Purchaser. Purchaser has reported to its insurers all material claims and pending circumstances that would reasonably be expected to result in a claim.
2.19 Information Supplied. None of the information supplied or to be supplied by Purchaser expressly for inclusion or incorporation by reference: (a) in any current report on Form 8-K, and any exhibits thereto or any other report, form, registration or other filing made with any Governmental Authority (including the SEC) with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Documents; (b) in the Registration Statement; or (c) in the mailings or other distributions to Purchasers or Pubcos shareholders and/or prospective investors with respect to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or in any amendment to any of documents identified in (a) through (c), will, when filed, made available, mailed or distributed, as the case may be, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading; provided, however, no representation or warranty is made as to the accounting treatment of Purchasers issued and outstanding warrants, or as to any deficiencies in disclosure (including with respect to accounting and disclosure controls) arising from the treatment of such warrants as equity rather than liabilities in Purchasers financial statements. None of the information supplied or to be supplied by Purchaser expressly for inclusion or incorporation by reference in any of the Signing Press Release, the Signing Filing, the Closing Filing and the Closing Press Release will, when filed or distributed, as applicable, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser makes no representation, warranty or covenant with respect to any information supplied by or on behalf of Pubco, the Target Companies or any of their respective Affiliates.
2.20 Independent Investigation. Purchaser has conducted its own independent investigation, review and analysis of the business, results of operations, condition (financial or otherwise) or assets of the Target Companies, Pubco and Merger Subs and acknowledges that it has been provided adequate access to the personnel, properties, assets, premises, books and records, and other documents and data of the Target Companies, Pubco and Merger Subs for such purpose. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that: (a) in making its decision to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, it has relied solely upon its own investigation and the express representations and warranties of the Company, Pubco and Merger Subs set forth in this Agreement (including the related portions of the Company Disclosure Schedules) and in any certificate delivered to Purchaser pursuant hereto; and (b) none of the Company, Pubco, Merger Subs or their respective Representatives have made any representation or warranty as to the Target Companies, Pubco or Merger Subs or this Agreement, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement (including the related portions of the Company Disclosure Schedules) or in any certificate delivered to Purchaser pursuant hereto.
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2.21 Trust Account. As of June 30, 2021, Purchaser has an amount of assets in the Trust Account equal to $600,204,057.15. The funds held in the Trust Account are invested in U.S. government securities or money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act and held in trust pursuant to the Trust Agreement. The Trust Agreement is in full force and effect and is a legal, valid and binding obligation of Purchaser and the Trustee, enforceable in accordance with its terms. The Trust Agreement has not been terminated, repudiated, rescinded, amended, supplemented or modified, in any respect, and no such termination, repudiation, rescission, amendment, supplement or modification is contemplated. There are no separate Contracts, side letters or other arrangements or understandings (whether written or unwritten, express or implied) that would cause the description of the Trust Agreement in the SEC Reports to be inaccurate in any material respect or, to the Knowledge of Purchaser, that would entitle any Person (other than (i) in respect of deferred underwriting commissions or Taxes, (ii) the holders of Purchaser Securities prior to the Effective Time who shall have elected to redeem their Purchaser Class A Shares pursuant to Purchasers Organizational Documents or (iii) if Purchaser fails to complete a Business Combination within the allotted time period and liquidates the Trust Account, subject to the terms of the Trust Agreement, Purchaser in limited amounts to permit Purchaser to pay the expenses of the Trust Accounts liquidation and dissolution, and then Purchasers public shareholders) to any portion of the funds in the Trust Account. Prior to the Initial Closing, none of the funds held in the Trust Account have been released, except to pay Taxes from any interest income earned in the Trust Account, and to redeem Purchaser Class A Shares pursuant to Purchasers Organizational Documents. As of the date of this Agreement, there are no Actions pending or, to the Knowledge of Purchaser, threatened with respect to the Trust Account.
2.22 EXCLUSIVITY OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE DELIVERY OR DISCLOSURE TO THE COMPANY, PUBCO, MERGER SUBS OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE REPRESENTATIVES OF ANY DOCUMENTATION OR OTHER INFORMATION (INCLUDING ANY FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS OR OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL DATA), EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE II, NEITHER PURCHASER NOR ANY OTHER PERSON MAKES, AND PURCHASER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE MATERIALS RELATING TO THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OR HOLDINGS OF PURCHASER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES THAT HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE COMPANY, PUBCO, THE MERGER SUBS OR IN ANY PRESENTATION OF THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF PURCHASER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES BY THE MANAGEMENT OF PURCHASER OR OTHERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, AND NO STATEMENT CONTAINED IN ANY OF SUCH MATERIALS OR MADE IN ANY SUCH PRESENTATION SHALL BE DEEMED A REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY HEREUNDER OR OTHERWISE OR DEEMED TO BE RELIED UPON BY THE COMPANY, PUBCO AND THE MERGER SUBS IN EXECUTING, DELIVERING AND PERFORMING THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY ANCILLARY DOCUMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY AND THEREBY. EXCEPT FOR THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE II, IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT ANY COST ESTIMATES, PROJECTIONS OR OTHER PREDICTIONS, ANY DATA, ANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION OR ANY MEMORANDA OR OFFERING MATERIALS OR PRESENTATIONS, INCLUDING ANY OFFERING MEMORANDUM OR SIMILAR MATERIALS MADE AVAILABLE BY PURCHASER ARE NOT AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE OR TO INCLUDE REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER, AND ARE NOT AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE RELIED UPON BY THE COMPANY, PUBCO AND THE MERGER SUBS IN EXECUTING, DELIVERING AND PERFORMING THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY ANCILLARY DOCUMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY AND THEREBY.
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ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PUBCO AND MERGER SUBS
Each of Pubco, Merger Sub 1 and Merger Sub 2 represents and warrants to Purchaser and the Company, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Initial Closing, as follows:
3.1 Organization and Standing. Each of Pubco and the Merger Subs is an exempted company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the Cayman Islands. Each of Pubco and the Merger Subs has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. Each of Pubco, Merger Sub 1 and Merger Sub 2 is duly qualified or licensed and in good standing to do business in each jurisdiction in which the character of the property owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification or licensing necessary. Pubco has heretofore made available to Purchaser and the Company accurate and complete copies of the Organizational Documents of Pubco and the Merger Subs, each as currently in effect. Neither Pubco nor Merger Sub 1 or Merger Sub 2 is in violation of any provision of its Organizational Documents in any material respect.
3.2 Authorization; Binding Agreement. Subject to filing the Amended Pubco Charter, each of Pubco and Merger Subs has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is a party, to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is a party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly and validly authorized by the board of directors and shareholders of Pubco and Merger Subs and no other corporate proceedings, other than as expressly set forth elsewhere in the Agreement (including the filing of the Amended Pubco Charter), on the part of Pubco or either Merger Sub are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is a party or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement has been, and each Ancillary Document to which Pubco or either Merger Sub is a party has been or shall be when delivered, duly and validly executed and delivered by such Party and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and such Ancillary Documents by the other parties hereto and thereto, constitutes, or when delivered shall constitute, the valid and binding obligation of such Party, enforceable against such Party in accordance with its terms, subject to the Enforceability Exceptions.
3.3 Governmental Approvals. No Consent of or with any Governmental Authority, on the part of Pubco or either Merger Sub is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by such Party of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is a party or the consummation by such Party of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, other than (a) pursuant to Antitrust Laws, (b) such filings as expressly contemplated by this Agreement, including the Amended Pubco Charter, (c) any filings required with NYSE or the SEC with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (d) applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and/ or any state blue sky securities Laws, and the rules and regulations thereunder, and (e) where the failure to obtain or make such Consents or to make such filings or notifications, would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Pubco.
3.4 Non-Contravention. The execution and delivery by Pubco and Merger Subs of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is a party, the consummation by such Party of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and compliance by such Party with any of the provisions hereof and thereof, will not (a) subject to the filing of the Amended Pubco Charter, conflict with or violate any provision of such Partys Organizational Documents, (b) subject to obtaining the Consents from Governmental Authorities referred to in Section 3.3 hereof, and the waiting periods referred to therein
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having expired, and any condition precedent to such Consent or waiver having been satisfied, conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Consent applicable to such Party or any of its properties or assets, or (c) (i) violate, conflict with or result in a breach of, (ii) constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, (iii) result in the termination, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of, (iv) accelerate the performance required by such Party under, (v) result in a right of termination or acceleration under, (vi) give rise to any obligation to make payments or provide compensation under, (vii) result in the creation of any Lien (other than Permitted Lien) upon any of the properties or assets of such Party under, (viii) give rise to any obligation to obtain any third party Consent from any Person or (ix) give any Person the right to declare a default, exercise any remedy, accelerate the maturity or performance, cancel, terminate or modify any right, benefit, obligation or other term under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of, any material Contract of such Party, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing clauses (b) or (c) that would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Pubco or either Merger Sub.
3.5 Capitalization.
(a) As of the date of this Agreement, (i) Pubco is authorized to issue 1 Pubco Class A Ordinary Share, which 1 Class A Pubco Ordinary Share is issued and outstanding, and owned by the Company, (ii) Merger Sub 1 is authorized to issue 1,000 Merger Sub 1 Ordinary Shares, of which 1,000 shares are issued and outstanding, and all of which are owned by Pubco and (iii) Merger Sub 2 is authorized to issue 1,000 Merger Sub 2 Ordinary Shares, of which 1,000 shares are issued and outstanding, and all of which are owned by Pubco. All such issued and outstanding Shares have been, or will be prior to such issuance, duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and not subject to or issues issued in violation of any purchase option, right of first refusal, preemptive right, subscription right, call option or any similar right. No other shares or other equity interests of the Merger Subs or Pubco are issued, reserved for issuance or outstanding. Prior to giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, other than Merger Sub 1 and Merger Sub 2, Pubco does not have any Subsidiaries or own any equity interests in any other Person and prior to giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the Merger Subs do not have any Subsidiaries or own any equity interests in any other Person.
(b) Except as set forth in their respective Organizational Documents, Pubco and the Merger Subs (i) have no obligation to issue, sell or transfer any equity securities of the Merger Subs or Pubco, (ii) are not party or subject to any contract that affects or relates to voting or giving of written consents with respect to, or the right to cause the redemption, or repurchase of, any equity interests of the Merger Subs or Pubco, (iii) have not granted any registration rights or information rights to any other Person other than parties to the Registration Rights Agreement and the PIPE investors, (iv) have not granted any phantom shares and there are no voting or similar agreements entered into by the Merger Subs or Pubco which relate to their respective capital or equity interests (v) have no outstanding bonds, debentures, notes or other obligations the holders of which have the right to vote (or convertible into or exercisable for voting interests of Pubco or equity interests of Pubco and the Merger Subs) with the owners or holders of Pubco or the Merger Subs on any matter or any agreements to issues such bonds, debentures, notes or other obligations and (vi) have no outstanding contractual obligations to provide funds to, or make any investment (other than the Transactions contemplated herein) in, any other Person.
3.6 Pubco and Merger Subs Activities. Since their formation, Pubco and Merger Subs have not engaged in any business activities other than as contemplated by this Agreement, do not own or control, directly or indirectly, any ownership, equity, profits or voting interest in any Person (other than Pubcos 100% ownership of Merger Subs) and have no assets or Liabilities except those incurred in connection with this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents to which they are a party and the Transactions, and, as of the date of this Agreement, other than this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents to which they are a party, Pubco and Merger Subs are not party to or bound by any Contract.
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3.7 Compliance with Laws. Neither Pubco, nor the Merger Subs, is, or since the date of its formation, has not been, in conflict or non-compliance with, or in default or violation of, any Laws applicable to it. Neither Pubco, nor the Merger Subs, has, since the date of its formation, received any written or, to the Knowledge of the Company, oral notice of, is under investigation with respect to, any material conflict or non-compliance with, or material default or violation of, any applicable Laws by which it is or was bound.
3.8 Actions; Orders; Permits. There is no pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened Action to which Pubco or either Merger Sub is subject and no such Action has been brought or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened since the date of its respective formation. There is no Action that Pubco or either Merger Sub has pending against any other Person. Neither Pubco, nor either Merger Sub, is subject to any Orders of any Governmental Authority, nor, to the Knowledge of the Company, are any such Orders pending and no such Order has been brought or, to the Knowledge of the Company, has been threatened since the date of its respective formation. Pubco and the Merger Subs hold all material Permits necessary to lawfully conduct its business as presently conducted, and to own, lease and operate its assets and properties, all of which are in full force and effect.
3.9 Transactions with Related Persons. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.9 of the Company Disclosure Schedules, there are no transactions, Contracts or understandings between Pubco, Merger Sub 1 or Merger Sub 2, on the one hand, and any Related Person of such party, on the other hand, either (a) currently in effect or (b) that would be required to be disclosed under Item 404 of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act.
3.10 Finders and Brokers. No broker, finder or investment banker is entitled to any brokerage, finders or other fee or commission from Purchaser, Pubco, the Target Companies or any of their respective Affiliates in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of Pubco or either Merger Sub.
3.11 Investment Company Act. Each of Pubco and the Merger Subs is not an investment company or, a Person directly or indirectly controlled by or acting on behalf of a person subject to registration and regulation as an investment company, in each case within the meanings of the Investment Company Act.
3.12 Intended Tax Treatment. Merger Sub 1 has elected or will elect to be disregarded as an entity separate from Pubco for U.S. federal income tax purposes as of the effective date of its formation and have not subsequently changed such classification. Neither Pubco nor either Merger Sub 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.
3.13 Information Supplied. None of the information supplied or to be supplied by Pubco or either Merger Sub expressly for inclusion or incorporation by reference: (a) in any Current Report on Form 8-K or 6-K, and any exhibits thereto or any other report, form, registration or other filing made with any Governmental Authority (including the SEC) with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Documents; (b) in the Registration Statement; or (c) in the mailings or other distributions to Purchasers or Pubcos shareholders and/or prospective investors with respect to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or in any amendment to any of documents identified in (a) through (c), will, when filed, made available, mailed or distributed, as the case may be, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading. None of the information supplied or to be supplied by Pubco or either Merger Sub expressly for inclusion or incorporation by reference in any of the Signing Press Release, the
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Signing Filing, the Closing Filing and the Closing Press Release will, when filed or distributed, as applicable, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither Pubco nor Merger Subs makes any representation, warranty or covenant with respect to any information supplied by or on behalf of Purchaser, the Target Companies or any of their respective Affiliates.
3.14 Independent Investigation. Each of Pubco and Merger Subs has conducted its own independent investigation, review and analysis of the business, results of operations, condition (financial or otherwise) or assets of the Target Companies and Purchaser and acknowledges that it has been provided adequate access to the personnel, properties, assets, premises, books and records, and other documents and data of the Target Companies and Purchaser for such purpose. Each of Pubco and the Merger Subs acknowledges and agrees that: (a) in making its decision to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, it has relied solely upon its own investigation and the express representations and warranties of the Company and Purchaser set forth in this Agreement (including the related portions of the Company Disclosure Schedules and the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules) and in any certificate delivered to Pubco or either Merger Sub pursuant hereto or Purchaser for the Registration Statement; and (b) none of the Company, Purchaser or their respective Representatives have made any representation or warranty as to the Target Companies, Purchaser or this Agreement, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement (including the related portions of the Company Disclosure Schedules and the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules) or in any certificate delivered to Pubco or either Merger Sub pursuant hereto.
3.15 EXCLUSIVITY OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE DELIVERY OR DISCLOSURE TO PURCHASER, THE COMPANY OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE REPRESENTATIVES OF ANY DOCUMENTATION OR OTHER INFORMATION (INCLUDING ANY FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS OR OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL DATA), EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE III, NEITHER PUBCO NOR MERGER SUBS OR ANY OTHER PERSON MAKES, AND PUBCO AND MERGER SUBS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE MATERIALS RELATING TO THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OR HOLDINGS OF PUBCO AND MERGER SUBS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASER OR THE COMPANY OR IN ANY PRESENTATION OF THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF PUBCO AND MERGER SUBS BY THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBCO AND MERGER SUBS OR OTHERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, AND NO STATEMENT CONTAINED IN ANY OF SUCH MATERIALS OR MADE IN ANY SUCH PRESENTATION SHALL BE DEEMED A REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY HEREUNDER OR OTHERWISE OR DEEMED TO BE RELIED UPON BY PURCHASER AND THE COMPANY IN EXECUTING, DELIVERING AND PERFORMING THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY ANCILLARY DOCUMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY AND THEREBY. EXCEPT FOR THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE III, IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT ANY COST ESTIMATES, PROJECTIONS OR OTHER PREDICTIONS, ANY DATA, ANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION OR ANY MEMORANDA OR OFFERING MATERIALS OR PRESENTATIONS, INCLUDING ANY OFFERING MEMORANDUM OR SIMILAR MATERIALS MADE AVAILABLE BY PUBCO AND MERGER SUBS ARE NOT AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE OR TO INCLUDE REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF PUBCO AND MERGER SUBS, AND ARE NOT AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE RELIED UPON BY PURCHASER AND THE COMPANY IN EXECUTING, DELIVERING AND PERFORMING THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY ANCILLARY DOCUMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY AND THEREBY.
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ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY
Except as set forth in the disclosure schedules delivered by the Company to Purchaser on the date of this Agreement (the Company Disclosure Schedules), each section of which qualifies the correspondingly numbered representation or warranty specified therein and such other representation or warranty where its relevance as an exception to (or disclosure for purposes of) such other representation or warranty is reasonably apparent on the face of such disclosure, the Company hereby represents and warrants to Purchaser, Pubco, Merger Sub 1 and Merger Sub 2, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Initial Closing and the Acquisition Closing as follows:
4.1 Organization and Standing. The Company is a company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the Cayman Islands. The Company has all requisite corporate or other entity power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and assets and to carry on its business as being conducted on the date of this Agreement. Each other Target Company is a corporation or other entity duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of its jurisdiction of organization and has all requisite corporate or other entity power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and assets and to carry on its business as being conducted as of the date of this Agreement. Each Target Company is duly qualified or licensed and in good standing (to the extent that such concept applies) in the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated or registered and in each other jurisdiction where it does business or operates to the extent that the character of the property owned, or leased or operated by it or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification or licensing necessary except if the failure to be so qualified or licensed or be in good standing would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on the Company. Schedule 4.1 list all jurisdictions in which any Target Company is so licensed to conduct business. The Company has made available to Purchaser accurate and complete copies of the Organizational Documents of each Target Company, each as amended to date and as currently in effect as of the date of this Agreement. No Target Company is in violation of any provision of its Organizational Documents in any material respect.
4.2 Authorization; Binding Agreement. The Company has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is or is required to be a party, to perform the Companys obligations hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, subject to the Required Company Shareholder Approval. Assuming that the Required Company Shareholder Approval has been obtained, the execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which the Company is a party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, (a) have been duly and validly authorized by the Company (as applicable) in accordance with the Companys Organizational Documents, the Cayman Act and any other applicable Law, and (b) no other corporate proceedings on the part of the Company are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is a party or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement has been, and each Ancillary Document to which the Company is a party shall be, when delivered, duly and validly executed and delivered by the Company and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and any such Ancillary Document by the other parties hereto and thereto and the obtainment of the Required Company Shareholder Approval, constitutes, or when delivered shall constitute, the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company, in each case, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, subject to the Enforceability Exceptions.
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4.3 Capitalization.
(a) The authorized share capital of the Company is: (i) $250,000 divided into 250,000,000 Class A common shares of a par value of $0.001 each (the Company Class A Common Shares), (ii) $250,000 divided into 250,000,000 Class B preference shares of a par value of $0.001 each (the Company Class B Preference Shares) and (iii) $1,000,000 divided into 1,000,000,000 Class C common shares of a par value of $0.001 each (the Company Class C Common Shares). The issued and outstanding capital shares of the Company as of the date of this Agreement consists of 225,000,000 Company Class A Common Shares, 73,102,968 Company Class B Preference Shares and no Company Class C Common Shares, and there are no other authorized, issued or outstanding equity interests of the Company. All of the outstanding shares and other equity interests of the Company (i) have been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and non-assessable, (ii) except as set out in the Companys Organizational Documents, are 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 the Cayman Act, any other applicable Law or any Contract to which the Company is a party or by which the Company is bound and (iii) as of the date of this Agreement are owned legally and of record by the Persons set forth on Schedule 4.3(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules. None of the outstanding Company Shares has been issued in violation of any applicable securities Laws. The Company does not, directly or indirectly, hold any of its shares or other equity interests in treasury. The only Company Shares that will be issued and outstanding immediately after the Acquisition Closing will be the Company Shares owned by Pubco.
(b) As of the date of this Agreement, the Company has reserved 25,000,000 Company Class C Common Shares for issuance to, among others, officers, directors, employees and consultants of the Company pursuant to the Company Equity Plan, which was duly adopted by the Companys board of directors and approved by the Companys shareholders. As of the date of this Agreement, of such Company Class C Common Shares reserved for issuance under the Company Equity Plan, (x) 7,864,202 of such shares are reserved for issuance upon exercise of currently outstanding Company Options and Company RSUs granted under the Company Equity Plan, (y) none of such shares are currently issued and outstanding that were issued upon exercise of options previously granted under the Company Equity Plan, and (z) 17,135,798 of such shares remain available for future awards permitted under the Company Equity Plan. The Company has made available to Purchaser a true and complete schedule setting forth each outstanding Company Option and Company RSU granted under the Company Equity Plan as of the date of this Agreement and, as applicable: (a) the name of the holder of such grant; (b) the number of shares of Company Common Stock subject to such grant; (c) the exercise price (or similar economic term) of such grant; (d) the applicable vesting schedule of such grant; and (e) the date on which such grant expires.
(c) Other than the Company Shares, the Company Options and the Company RSUs or except as set forth in the Companys Organizational Documents or Schedule 4.3(c) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, there are no (i) outstanding options, warrants, puts, calls, convertible or exchangeable securities, phantom share rights, share appreciation rights, share-based units, preemptive or similar rights, (ii) bonds, debentures, notes or other Indebtedness having general voting rights or that are convertible or exchangeable into securities having such rights or (iii) subscriptions or other rights, agreements, arrangements, Contracts or commitments of any character (other than this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents) (A) relating to the issued or unissued securities of the Company or (B) obligating the Company to issue, transfer, deliver or sell or cause to be issued, transferred, delivered, sold or repurchased any options or shares or securities convertible into or exchangeable for any capital shares, or (C) obligating the Company to grant, extend or enter into any such option, warrant, call, subscription or other right, agreement, arrangement or commitment for any capital shares. Other than as expressly set forth in this Agreement, there are no outstanding obligations of the Company to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any equity interests or shares of the Company or to provide funds to make any investment (in the form of a loan, capital contribution or otherwise) in any Person. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.3(c) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, there are no shareholders agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other agreements or understandings with respect to the voting of the Companys equity interests. Except as contemplated by this Agreement, as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, no equity interests of the Company are issuable and no rights in connection with any interests, warrants, rights, options or other securities of the Company accelerate or otherwise become triggered (whether as to vesting, exercisability, convertibility or otherwise).
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(d) Except as disclosed in the Company Financials or as set forth on Schedule 4.3(d) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, since the date of its formation, no Target Company has declared or paid any distribution or dividend in respect of its equity interests and has not repurchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired any equity interests of such Target Company, and the board of directors of such Target Company has not authorized any of the foregoing.
4.4 Subsidiaries. Schedule 4.4 of the Company Disclosure Schedules contains a complete and accurate list of each Subsidiary of the Company as of the date of this Agreement and, with respect to each Subsidiary, (a) its name and jurisdiction of organization, (b) its authorized shares or other equity interests (if applicable), and (c) the number of issued and outstanding shares or other equity interests and the record holders and beneficial owners thereof. All of the outstanding equity securities of each Subsidiary of the Company are duly authorized and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable (if applicable), and were offered, sold and delivered in compliance with all applicable securities Laws, and owned by one or more of the Target Companies free and clear of all Liens (other than those, if any, imposed by such Subsidiarys Organizational Documents or applicable securities Laws). 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 equity interests of any Subsidiary of the Company other than the Organizational Documents of any such Subsidiary. 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 equity interests of any Subsidiary of the Company. There are no outstanding equity appreciation, phantom equity, profit participation or similar rights granted by any Subsidiary of the Company. As of the date of this Agreement, except for the equity interests of the Subsidiaries listed on Schedule 4.4 of the Company Disclosure Schedules, the Company does not own or have any rights to acquire, directly or indirectly, any equity interests of, or otherwise Control, any Person.
4.5 Governmental Approvals. Except as otherwise described in Schedule 4.5 of the Company Disclosure Schedules, no Consent of or with any Governmental Authority on the part of any Target Company is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by the Company of this Agreement or any Ancillary Documents or the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby other than (a) such filings as expressly contemplated by this Agreement, (b) pursuant to Antitrust Laws, (c) any filings required with NYSE or the SEC with respect to the Transactions, (d) applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and/ or any state blue sky securities Laws, and the rules and regulations thereunder, and (e) where the failure to obtain or make such Consents or to make such filings or notifications would not reasonably be expected to, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect on the Company.
4.6 Non-Contravention. Except as otherwise described in Schedule 4.6 of the Company Disclosure Schedules, the execution and delivery by the Company (or any other Target Company, as applicable) of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which any Target Company is a party, and the consummation by any Target Company of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and compliance by any Target Company with any of the provisions hereof and thereof, will not (a) conflict with or violate, or constitute a default under, any provision of such Target Companys Organizational Documents, (b) subject to obtaining the Consents from Governmental Authorities referred to in Section 4.5 hereof, the waiting periods referred to therein having expired, and any condition precedent to such Consent or waiver having been satisfied, conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Consent applicable to such Target Company or any of its properties or assets, or (c) (i) violate, conflict with or result in a breach of, (ii) constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default)
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under, (iii) result in the termination, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of, (iv) accelerate the performance required by such Target Company under, (v) result in a right of termination or acceleration under, (vi) give rise to any obligation to make payments or provide compensation under, (vii) result in the creation of any Lien (other than Permitted Lien) upon any of the properties or assets of such Target Company under, (viii) give rise to any obligation to provide notice to, or obtain any third party Consent from, any Person or (ix) give any Person the right to declare a default, exercise any remedy, accelerate the maturity or performance, cancel, terminate or modify any right, benefit, obligation or other term under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any Company Material Contract, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing clauses (b) or (c) that would not reasonably be expected to, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect on the Company.
4.7 Financial Statements.
(a) Schedule 4.7(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules contains true and correct copies of the Audited Financial Statements and the Interim Financial Statements. The Audited Financial Statements and the Interim Financial Statements (A) were prepared from the books and records of the Target Companies as of the times and for the periods referred to therein, (B) were prepared in accordance with IFRS, consistently applied throughout and among the periods involved (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto), and (C) fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial position of the Target Companies as of the respective dates thereof and the consolidated results of the operations of the Target Companies for the periods indicated, except that the Interim Financial Statements (x) are subject to normal year-end adjustments and (y) do not include footnotes required under IFRS. No Target Company has ever been subject to the reporting requirements of Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
(b) The PCAOB Audited Financial Statements when delivered by the Company in accordance with Section 5.20 will, when so delivered, (A) be prepared from the books and records of the Target Companies as of the times and for the periods referred to therein, (B) be prepared in accordance with IFRS, consistently applied throughout and among the periods involved (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto), and (C) fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial position of the Target Companies as of the respective dates thereof and the consolidated results of the operations and cash flows of the Target Companies for the periods indicated.
(c) No Target Company is subject to any Liabilities, except (i) as set forth on the consolidated balance sheet of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of the Interim Balance Sheet Date contained in the Company Financials, (ii) as set forth on Schedule 4.7(c) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, (iii) for Liabilities incurred after the Interim Balance Sheet Date in the Ordinary Course of Business, which Liabilities are not, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Target Companies taken as a whole, and (iv) for Liabilities incurred in connection with the negotiation, preparation or execution of this Agreement or any Ancillary Document, the performance of their respective covenants or agreements in this Agreement or any Ancillary Document or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.
4.8 Absence of Certain Changes. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.8 of the Company Disclosure Schedules or for actions expressly contemplated by this Agreement or the Contribution Agreement, since the date of its formation to the date of this Agreement, each Target Company has (a) conducted its business in the Ordinary Course of Business, and (b) not been subject to a Material Adverse Effect.
4.9 Compliance with Laws. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.9 of the Company Disclosure Schedules, no Target Company is, or since the date of its formation, has been, in conflict or non-compliance with, or in default or violation of, any Laws applicable to it or the conduct of its business, except as would
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not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in Liabilities that are material to the Target Companies taken as a whole. No Target Company has, since the date of its formation, received any written or, to the Knowledge of the Company, oral notice that it is under investigation with respect to, any material conflict or non-compliance with, or material default or violation of, any applicable Laws by which it is or was bound, except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in Liabilities that are material to the Target Companies taken as a whole.
4.10 Company Permits. Each Target Company (and, to the Knowledge of the Company, its employees who are legally required to be licensed by a Governmental Authority in order to perform his or her duties with respect to his or her employment with any Target Company), holds all Permits necessary to lawfully conduct its business as conducted as of the date of this Agreement and to own, lease and operate its assets and properties (collectively, the Company Permits), all of which are in full force and effect, except where the failure to hold such Company Permits would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on the Company. Schedule 4.10 of the Company Disclosure Schedules correctly lists each material Company Permit, together with the name of the Government Authority issuing the same. No Target Company is in violation of the terms of any Company Permit except as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on the Company. Since the date of its formation, no Target Company has received any written or, to the Knowledge of the Company, oral notice of any Actions relating to the revocation or modification of any Company Permit except as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on the Company. None of the Company Permits will, assuming the related third party consent has been obtained or waived prior to the Closing Date, if applicable, be terminated or become terminable as a result of the transactions contemplated hereby.
4.11 Litigation. Except as described on Schedule 4.11 of the Company Disclosure Schedules, as of the date of this Agreement, there is no material (a) Action of any nature currently pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened (and no such Action has been brought or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened since the date of its formation), including any proceeding relating to any Target Companys information privacy or data security practices relating to personal information of consumers, including with respect to the access, disclosure or use of personal information maintained by or on behalf of any Target Company or (b) Order now pending or outstanding or that was rendered by a Governmental Authority since the date of its formation, in either case of (a) or (b), against any Target Company, or its directors or officers (in their capacity as such) or its business or assets or which in any manner challenges or seeks to prevent, enjoin, alter or delay the transaction contemplated hereby or by any Ancillary Document. Except for proceedings involving traffic, speeding or similarly immaterial violations, since the date of its formation, none of the officers, senior management or directors of any Target Company has been subject to any proceeding with a Government Authority, including indictment for, arrest for, or conviction of any felony or any crime involving fraud.
4.12 Material Contracts.
(a) Schedule 4.12(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules sets forth a true, correct and complete list of, and the Company has made available to Purchaser true, correct and complete copies of, each Contract to which any Target Company is a party or by which any Target Company, or any of its properties or assets are bound (each Contract required to be set forth on Schedule 4.12(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, a Company Material Contract) that:
(i) contains covenants that limit in any material respect the ability of any Target Company (A) to compete in any line of business or with any Person or in any geographic area or to sell, or provide any service or product or solicit any Person, including any non-competition covenants, employee and customer non-solicit covenants, exclusivity restrictions, rights of first refusal or most-favored pricing clauses or (B) to purchase or acquire an interest in any other Person;
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(ii) relates to the formation, creation, operation, management or control of any joint venture, profit-sharing, partnership, non-wholly-owned limited liability company or other similar agreement or arrangement, or involving the sharing of profits or losses;
(iii) evidences Indebtedness (whether incurred, assumed, guaranteed or secured by any asset) of any Target Company having an outstanding principal amount in excess of $5 million;
(iv) involves the lease, license, sale, use acquisition or disposition, directly or indirectly (by merger or otherwise), of a business or assets with an aggregate value in excess of $5 million (other than in the Ordinary Course of Business) or shares or other equity interests of any Target Company or another Person;
(v) relates to any merger, consolidation or other business combination with any other Person or the acquisition or disposition of any other entity or its business or assets with a value above $5 million or the sale of any Target Company or its business or assets with a value above $5 million;
(vi) by its terms, individually or with all related Contracts, requires aggregate payments or receipts by the Target Companies under such Contract or Contracts of at least $5 million per year or $5 million in the aggregate;
(vii) obligates the Target Companies to (A) provide a guarantee of obligations of a third party after the date of this Agreement in excess of $5 million or (B) indemnification arrangements and other hold harmless arrangements made or provided by any Target Company to a third party, in each case, other than those incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business;
(viii) obligates the Target Companies to make any capital commitment or expenditure in excess of $5 million (including pursuant to any joint venture);
(ix) relates to the waiver, compromise, conciliation, settlement or similar resolution of any Action under which any Target Company has material outstanding obligations (other than customary confidentiality or non-disparagement obligations);
(x) is an employment or engagement Contract with any officer, director, employee or individual independent contractor of any Target Company under which any Target Company (A) has continuing obligations for payment of annual base compensation of at least $2,500,000, or (B) has severance or post-termination obligations in excess of $2,500,000 as measured as of the date of this Agreement;
(xi) relates to the voting or control of the equity interests of the Target Companies or the election of directors of the Target Company (other than the Organizational Documents of the Target Companies);
(xii) can be terminated, or the provisions of which can be altered, as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document to which any Target Company is a party;
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(xiii) relates to benefits, compensation or payments (or the vesting thereof) with respect to a director, officer, employee or independent contractor of any Target Company that 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;
(xiv) is between any Target Company, on one hand, and any Related Person, on the other hand; and
(xv) that will be required to be filed with the Registration Statement under applicable SEC requirements or would otherwise be required to be filed by the Company as an exhibit for a Form S-1 pursuant to Items 601(b)(1), (2), (4), (9) or (10) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act as if the Company was the registrant.
(b) Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.12(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, with respect to each Company Material Contract: (i) such Company Material Contract was entered into at arms length and in the Ordinary Course of Business; (ii) such Company Material Contract is legal, valid and binding and enforceable in all respects against the Target Company party thereto and, to the Knowledge of the Company, each other party thereto, and is in full force and effect (except, in each case, as such enforcement may be limited by the Enforceability Exceptions); (iii) the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not affect the validity or enforceability of any Company Material Contract; (iv) the applicable Target Company has duly performed all of its material obligations under each Company Material Contract to which it is a party to the extent that such obligations to perform have accrued and no Target Company is in material breach or default, and to the Knowledge of the Company, no event has occurred that with the passage of time or giving of notice or both would constitute a material breach or default by any Target Company, or permit termination or acceleration by the other party thereto, under such Company Material Contract; and (v) to the Knowledge of the Company, no other party to such Company Material Contract is in material breach or default, and no event has occurred that with the passage of time or giving of notice or both would constitute such a material breach or default by such other party, or permit termination or acceleration by any Target Company, under such Company Material Contract.
4.13 Intellectual Property.
(a) Schedule 4.13(a)(i) of the Company Disclosure Schedules sets forth, as of the date of this Agreement all Patents and Patent applications, trademarks and service mark registrations and applications, copyright registrations and applications and registered Internet Assets owned by, registered or issued to, or applied for in the name of a Target Company (Company Registered IP), specifying as to each item, as applicable: (A) the title of the item, if applicable, (B) the owner, registrant, or applicant (as applicable) of the item, (C) the jurisdictions in which the item is issued or registered or in which an application for issuance or registration has been filed and (D) the issuance, registration or application numbers and dates. Schedule 4.13(a)(ii) of the Company Disclosure Schedules sets forth all Intellectual Property licenses, sublicenses and other agreements or permissions that are material to the Target Companies businesses as conducted as of the date of this Agreement (Company IP Licenses) (other than shrink wrap, click wrap, open source software and off the shelf software agreements and other agreements for Software that is available on reasonable terms to the public generally with license, maintenance, support and other fees of less than $200,000 per year for any such item of Software or group of related items of Software, which are not required to be listed, although such licenses are Company IP Licenses as that term is used herein), under which a Target Company is a licensee or otherwise is authorized to use or practice any material Intellectual Property. Each Target Company owns, free and clear of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens) each item of Company Registered IP that is claimed to be owned by, registered in the name of, issued to, or applied for in the name of, such Target Company as set forth in Schedule 4.13(a)(i) of the Company Disclosure Schedules. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.13(a)(iii) of
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the Company Disclosure Schedules, all material Company Registered IP is owned exclusively by the applicable Target Company without obligation to pay royalties, licensing fees or other fees, or otherwise account to any third party with respect to such Company Registered IP, except for fees and costs payable to file, apply for, register, patent or maintain Company Registered IP.
(b) Each Target Company has a valid and enforceable license to use all material Intellectual Property that is the subject of the Company IP Licenses applicable to such Target Company. Other than Company IP and Intellectual Property provided or contemplated to be provided under the Master Services Agreement, the Company IP Licenses include all of the licenses, sublicenses and other agreements or permissions for material Intellectual Property necessary to operate the Target Companies as conducted as of the date of this Agreement. Each Target Company has performed all material obligations imposed on it in the applicable Company IP Licenses, has made all material payments required under the applicable Company IP Licenses to date, and such Target Company is not in material breach or material default thereunder. All Software developed by or for a Target Company specifically for the cryptocurrency exchange business as described in the Business Plan (the Material Software) is either owned by a Target Company, will be provided to a Target Company pursuant to the Master Services Agreement, or is otherwise used pursuant to a valid license or other enforceable right (including any applicable Open Source Software License). Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect: (x) none of the Software used in the business of any of the Target Companies is a bootleg version or unauthorized copy; and (y) to the Knowledge of the Company, no such unauthorized Software is used in the business of any Target Company. The Material Software and other information technology that is material to the operation of the businesses of the Target Companies as conducted as of the date of this Agreement: (i) are in satisfactory working order (apart from any that is under development); and (ii) have reasonable security, backups, disaster recovery arrangements, and hardware and software support.
(c) None of the material Company Registered IP, or other Intellectual Property material to the businesses of the Target Companies as conducted as of the date of this Agreement and owned or claimed to be owned by the any Target Company (collectively, Company IP) (i) are subject to any action challenging the validity, enforceability, or ownership of such Intellectual Property before any Government Authority or arbitration entity, and (ii) to the Knowledge of the Company are or have been subject to any written threats or claims of estoppel, invalidity, or other unenforceability. All rights in such Company IP are fully vested with the Company (either directly or by virtue of its ownership of a Target Company, and in the case of applied-for Intellectual Property such vesting is subject to successful completion of registration and issuance by the applicable Governmental Authority). Without limitation on the preceding representations and warranties:
(i) No proceeding or action before any Governmental Authority is pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened in writing against a Target Company that challenges the validity, enforceability, ownership, or right to use, sell, license or sublicense any Company IP.
(ii) During the past five (5) years, no Target Company or, to the Knowledge of the Company, its Predecessor, has received any written notice or claim asserting that any infringement, misappropriation, violation, dilution or unauthorized use of the Intellectual Property of any other Person in material respects is occurring or has occurred, in each case, as a consequence of the material business activities of any Target Company.
(iii) There are no Orders to which any Target Company is a party or is otherwise bound that (i) restrict the rights of a Target Company to use, transfer, license or enforce any material Intellectual Property owned by a Target Company, (ii) restrict the conduct of the business of a Target Company in any material respects in order to accommodate a third Persons Intellectual Property, or (iii) grant any third Person any right with respect to any Company IP that would restrict the conduct of the business of a Target Company in any material respect.
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(iv) To the Knowledge of the Company, no Target Company is currently infringing as of the date of this Agreement, or has, in the past five (5) years,: (x) infringed, misappropriated or violated any Intellectual Property of any other Person in any material respect that is reasonably likely to result in a material liability to any of the Target Companies, nor (y) been the subject of any written and unresolved material claim of misappropriation or violation of any Intellectual Property of another Person in any material respect.
(v) Except with respect to Software that has been made available by a Target Company or its Predecessor under an Open Source Software License, none of the Material Software with respect to which copyrights are included in the Company IP is subject to any term or condition of an Open Source Software License that as used by a Target Company requires or purports to require release of such source code to third parties.
(vi) To the Companys Knowledge, no third party is infringing upon, misappropriating or otherwise violating any Company IP in any material respect.
(d) All employees and independent contractors of a Target Company or its Predecessors(s) who develop or developed Material Software have assigned to such Target Company (or its Predecessor, as applicable) material Intellectual Property arising from the services performed for a Target Company by such Persons that is included in the Company IP. To the Knowledge of the Company, no current or former officers, employees or independent contractors of a Target Company have claimed any ownership interest in any material Intellectual Property owned by a Target Company. The Company has made available to Purchaser true and complete copies of templates of written Contracts used by the Target Companies, and it is the policy of the Target Companies to require all employees and independent contractors of a Target Company engaged in development of Material Software to sign such agreements or agreements containing similar provisions for the assignment of Intellectual Property rights developed for such Target Company, and to the Knowledge of the Company, all such employee and independent contractors have signed such agreements. Excluding Software licensed under an Open Source Software License, each Target Company has taken commercially reasonable security measures for the purposes of protecting the secrecy and confidentiality of the material Trade Secrets included in Company IP.
(e) To the Knowledge of the Company, during the past three (3) years, (i) no Person has obtained unauthorized access to third party personal information and data regarding individuals that are protected by applicable data privacy Law, in the possession of a Target Company and material to the businesses of Target Companies as conducted as of the date of this Agreement, and (ii) nor has there been any other material compromise of the security, confidentiality or integrity of such information or data.
(f) Except as would not result in Liabilities that are material to the Target Companies taken as a whole, the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in the breach, modification, cancellation, termination, suspension of, or acceleration of any payments by a Target Company under, or release of source code for software included in Company IP because of: (i) any Contract providing for the license granted by a Target Company to a third party to use Intellectual Property owned by a Target Company, or (ii) any Company IP License. Except as would not result in Liabilities that are material to the Target Companies taken as a whole, following the Acquisition Closing, the Company shall be permitted to exercise, directly or indirectly through its Subsidiaries, all of the Target Companies rights under such Contracts or Company IP Licenses to the same or similar extent that the Target Companies would have been able to exercise had the transactions contemplated by this Agreement not occurred, without the payment of any additional amounts or consideration other than ongoing fees, royalties or payments which the Target Companies would otherwise be required to pay in the absence of such transactions.
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(g) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the representations and warranties in this Section 4.13 and Schedule 4.13 are the sole and exclusive representations and warranties of the Company concerning Intellectual Property matters.
4.14 Privacy and Data Security.
(a) Except as would not result in Liabilities that are material to the Target Companies taken as a whole, to the extent that a Target Company collects any personally identifiable information (PII) from third party individual persons as of the date of this Agreement, such Target Company has a privacy policy (which may be a group wide policy covering affiliated entities) regarding the collection, use and disclosure of such PII in connection with the operation of the its business as conducted as of the date of this Agreement, and each Target Company is and has been in compliance with any such privacy policy applicable to it.
(b) Except as would not result in Liabilities that are material to the Target Companies taken as a whole, all Target Companies have complied at all times in all respects with all applicable Laws regarding the collection, retention, use and protection of personal information. There is no claim pending or threatened in writing against any Target Company regarding any violation of or noncompliance with such applicable Laws.
(c) Except as would not result in Liabilities that are material to the Target Companies taken as a whole, the Target Companies are in compliance with the terms of all contracts to which such Target Company or Target Companies are a party related to data privacy, security or breach notification (including provisions that impose conditions or restrictions on the collection, use, disclosure, transmission, destruction, maintenance, storage or safeguarding of personal information).
(d) To the Knowledge of the Company, none of the Target Companies have experienced any loss, damage, or unauthorized access, disclosure, use or breach of security of any PII in their possession, custody or control, or otherwise held or processed on their behalf.
(e) To the Knowledge of the Company, in the last three (3) years, there has been no unauthorized material access, intrusion or breach of security, or material failure, breakdown, performance reduction or other adverse event affecting any of the Target Companys systems, that has caused or could reasonably be expected to cause any: (i) material disruption of or interruption in or to the use of such systems or the conduct of the business of any Target Company ; or (ii) material loss, destruction, damage or harm to any Target Company or any of their material operations, personnel, property or other material assets. Each Target Company has taken reasonable actions, consistent with industry practices, to protect the integrity and security of the Target Companys systems and the data and other information stored thereon.
4.15 Taxes and Returns.
(a) Schedule 4.15(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules sets forth each jurisdiction where any Target Company files or, to the Knowledge of the Company, is required to file a Tax Return.
(b) No Target Company has constituted either a distributing corporation or a controlled corporation (within the meaning of Section 355(a)(1)(A) of the Code) in a distribution of stock intended to qualify for tax-free treatment under Section 355 of the Code in the two (2) years prior to the date of this Agreement.
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(c) No Target Company has been or will be required to include any amount in income after the Acquisition Closing by reason of Section 965(a) of the Code, or has made an election described in Section 965(h) of the Code.
(d) There are no Liens with respect to any Taxes upon any Target Companys assets, other than Permitted Liens.
(e) No Target Company has any outstanding waivers or extensions of any applicable statute of limitations to assess any material amount of Taxes and there are no outstanding requests by a Target Company for any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return or within which to pay any Taxes shown to be due on any Tax Return outside of the ordinary course of business.
(f) No Target Company is, or ever has ever been, a U.S. real property holding corporation within the meaning of Section 897(c)(2) of the Code.
(g) No Target Company (i) has been a member of an affiliated group filing a consolidated U.S. federal income Tax Return (other than a group the common parent of which was a Target Company or any of its current Affiliates) or a member of any other consolidated, combined, unitary or affiliated group of corporations for any Tax purpose, or (ii) has any material Liability for the Taxes of any Person (other than a Target Company or any of its current Affiliates) under Section 1.1502-6 of the Treasury Regulations (or any similar provision of U.S. state, local or non-United States Law), as a transferee or successor or by Contract (other than any Contract the principal purpose of which does not relate to Taxes).
(h) No Target Company has any material Liability for the Taxes of another Person (other than another Target Company) as a transferee or successor or by contract (excluding commercial agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business the primary purpose of which was not the sharing of Taxes).
(i) No Target Company has taken or agreed to take any action not contemplated by this Agreement and/or any Ancillary Document that could reasonably be expected to prevent the Transactions from qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment. To the Knowledge of the Company and any Target Company, no facts or circumstances exist that could reasonably be expected to prevent the Mergers from qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment.
(j) No Target Company is or has been a party to any listed transaction as defined in Section 6707A of the Code and Treasury Regulations Section 1.6011-4 (or any corresponding or similar provision of state, local or non-U.S. income Tax Law).
(k) Since the date of its formation, each Target Company has not (i) changed any Tax accounting methods, policies or procedures except as required by a change in Law, (ii) made, revoked, or amended any material Tax election, (iii) filed any amended Tax Returns or claim for refund or (iv) entered into any closing agreement affecting or otherwise settled or compromised any material Tax Liability or refund.
(l) No Target Company will be required to include any material item of income in, or exclude any material item or deduction from, taxable income for any taxable period beginning after the Closing Date or, in the case of any taxable period beginning on or before and ending after the Closing Date, the portion of such period beginning after the Closing Date, as a result of: (i) an installment sale or open
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transaction disposition that occurred on or prior to the Closing Date other than in the ordinary course of business; (ii) any change in method of accounting on or prior to the Closing Date, including by reason of the application of Section 481 of the Code (or any analogous provision of U.S. state, local or non-U.S. Law); (iii) any prepaid amount received or deferred revenue recognized on or prior to the Closing Date, other than in respect of such amounts reflected in the balance sheet included in the Interim Financial Statements, or received in the Ordinary Course of Business since the Interim Balance Sheet Date; (iv) to the Target Companys Knowledge, any intercompany transaction described in Treasury Regulations under Section 1502 (or any corresponding or similar provision of U.S. state or local Law); any closing agreement pursuant to Section 7121 of the Code or any similar provision of U.S. state, local or non-U.S. Law or (v) an election under 108(i) of the Code.
(m) Except as would not reasonably be expected to delay or have a lasting impact on the ability of the Target Companies, taken as a whole, to implement the Business Plan in all material respects:
(i) Each Target Company has timely filed, or caused to be timely filed, all Tax Returns required to be filed by it (taking into account all available extensions), which Tax Returns are true, accurate, correct and complete in all respects, and has paid, collected or withheld, or caused to be paid, collected or withheld, all Taxes required to be paid, collected or withheld, other than such Taxes for which adequate reserves in the Company Financials have been established in accordance with IFRS.
(ii) The Target Companies have complied in all respects with all Laws relating to the withholding and remittance of all amounts of Taxes, and all amounts of Taxes required by any Law to be withheld by the Target Companies have been withheld and paid over to the appropriate Governmental Entity.
(iii) Within the last five (5) years, no claim has been made by any Governmental Entity in a jurisdiction in which any Target Company does not file Tax Returns that it is or may be subject to Tax by, or required to file Tax Returns in, that jurisdiction.
(iv) There are no claims, assessments, audits, examinations, investigations or other Actions pending against any Target Company in respect of any Tax, and no Target Company has been notified in writing of any proposed Tax claims or assessments against such Target Company (other than, in each case, claims or assessments for which adequate reserves in the Company Financials have been established in accordance with IFRS).
(v) No Target Company has received any written or, to the Knowledge of the Company, other communication from a taxing authority alleging that such Target Company (x) should be classified as having a permanent establishment (within the meaning of an applicable Tax treaty), or (y) otherwise has an office, fixed place of business, trade or business, or taxable presence in a country other than the country in which it is organized.
(vi) Each Target Company is registered for the purposes of sales, use, value added or similar Taxes in the jurisdiction where such Target Company is organized to the extent such registration is required by Law, in each case, in all respects, and each Target Company has complied in all material respects with all Laws relating to such Taxes. No Target Company has received a written communication from any taxing authority in a jurisdiction where such Target Company has not registered for sales, use, value added or similar Taxes alleging that such Target Company is required to register for such Taxes in such jurisdiction.
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(vii) Each Target Company is in compliance in all respects with all applicable transfer pricing laws and regulations.
(viii) No Target Company is currently as of the date of this Agreement being audited by any Tax authority or has been notified in writing or, to the Knowledge of the Company, orally, by any Tax authority that any such audit is contemplated or pending.
(n) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the representations and warranties in this Section 4.15 and Section 4.19 are the sole and exclusive representations and warranties of the Company concerning Tax matters.
4.16 Title; Real Property.
(a) Except with respect to Intellectual Property (which is addressed by Section 4.13) and the digital assets (which are addressed by Section 4.17, (i) the Target Companies have good, valid and marketable title in and to, or in the case of the Personal Property or assets which are leased or licensed pursuant to Contracts, a valid leasehold interest or license in or a right to use, all of their Personal Property and assets reflected on the Interim Financial Statements or acquired after the date of the Interim Financial Statements, and (ii) no such Personal Property or asset is subject to any Liens other than Permitted Liens.
(b) Schedule 4.16 of the Company Disclosure Schedules contains a complete and accurate list as of the date of this Agreement of all premises currently leased or subleased by a Target Company for the operation of the business of a Target Company, and of all current leases as of the date of this Agreement related thereto, including all amendments, terminations and modifications thereof or waivers thereto (collectively, the Company Real Property Leases). The Company has provided to Purchaser a true and complete copy of each of the Company Real Property Leases. The Company Real Property Leases are valid, binding and enforceable against the Target Company party thereto and, to the Knowledge of the Company, each other party thereto, in accordance with their terms, and are in full force and effect (except, in each case, as such enforcement may be limited by the Enforceability Exceptions). No event has occurred which (whether with or without notice, lapse of time or both or the happening or occurrence of any other event) would constitute a default on the part of a Target Company or any other party under any of the Company Real Property Leases, and no Target Company has received any written notice of any such condition. No Target Company owns or has ever owned any real property or any interest in real property (other than the leasehold interests in the Company Real Property Leases).
4.17 Ownership of Digital Assets. As of the date of this Agreement, the Target Companies own and have the exclusive ability to control, including by use of private keys or other equivalent means or through custody arrangements or other equivalent means, all of the crypto-currencies, blockchain-based tokens, and other blockchain asset equivalents (collectively, Digital Assets) set forth on Schedule 4.17(i) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted Liens; provided, however, that such ownership and exclusive ability to control Digital Assets is subject to the continued existence, validity, legality, governance and public availability of the relevant blockchains. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.17(ii) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, the Target Companies and their Predecessors have taken no actions where any of them owns a substantial portion of all outstanding tokens in the then existing issued and circulating supply of such tokens on a blockchain to effectuate change through the governance process of that relevant blockchain that could reasonably foreseeably disrupt the continued existence, validity, legality, governance or public availability of the relevant blockchains.
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4.18 Employee and Labor Matters.
(a) The Target Companies have for the last three (3) years materially complied, and are in material compliance with, all applicable Laws regarding employment and employment practices, terms and conditions of employment and wages and hours, including those relating to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, payroll and withholding taxes, immigration, occupational safety and health in the workplace (including applicable workplace orders regarding COVID-19), hours of work, payment of wages and overtime, meal and rest periods, notice and severance obligations, and termination of employment (the Labor Laws). As of the date of this Agreement, no Target Company employs or has agreed to employ any Person who is not permitted to work in the jurisdiction in which such Person was employed. None of the Target Companies has any direct or indirect material liability with respect to any misclassification of any Person as an independent contractor rather than as an employee, or as an exempt employee rather than a non-exempt employee (within the meaning of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 or comparable state law).
(b) The Company has provided to Purchaser, in each case, as of June 30, 2021, (i) a true and complete list of each individual whose employment (as well as all associated Liabilities, including, but not limited to, paid to off) will transfer to the Target Companies prior to, at or following the Closing in accordance with the Contribution Agreement, together with all of the Target Companies employees; (ii) the base compensation of each such employee; (iii) each such employees eligibility for bonus, commissions, or other incentive pay; (iv) the job title of each such employee; (v) the work location of each such employee; and (vi) the classification of each such employee as exempt or non-exempt for purposes of applicable wage payment Laws (if any). The final list shall be provided to Purchaser no later than seven (7) days prior to the Closing.
(c) Schedule 4.18(c) of the Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth, as of the date of this Agreement, (i) a true and complete list of all of the Target Companies contractors or consultants who are providing services on an individual basis; and (ii) a description of fees and services for each such consultant or contractor.
(d) There are no charges, audits, investigations, grievances, or complaint proceedings pending, or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened, against the Target Companies before any workers compensation board or any international, federal, state, or local agency responsible for the prevention of unlawful employment, occupational safety and health, or wage and hour practices. To the Knowledge of the Company, no Target Company has received notice from any governmental agency evidencing its intent to conduct an audit or an investigation relating to any employees or employment law compliance, occupational safety, or wage payment practices, and no such investigations are as of the date of this Agreement currently in progress.
(e) No Target Company is a party to any collective bargaining agreement or other Contract with any labor union, works council, employee association, or other labor organization. There has not been any actual or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened strike, lockout, or other material labor dispute against any Target Company since the date of its formation. There is no unfair labor practice, charge or complaint pending, unresolved or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened before the National Labor Relations Board. There are no grievance or arbitration proceedings against any Target Company pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened.
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4.19 Benefit Plans.
(a) Set forth on Schedule 4.19(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules is a true and complete list of each Foreign Plan and Benefit Plan maintained, sponsored or contributed to by a Target Company or with respect to which a Target Company has any Liability (each, a Company Benefit Plan).
(b) The Company has made available to Purchaser, if applicable, copies of (i) the current plan document for each Company Benefit Plan (or a written summary if a plan document is not available) and any amendments thereto, and any related insurance policies, trust agreements and other funding arrangements, (ii) the most recent summary plan description for each Company Benefit Plan for which such a summary plan description is required and any summary of material modifications thereto, (iii) the most recent favorable determination, opinion or advisory letter, as applicable, from the IRS with respect to each Company Benefit Plan intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code, (iv) the three (3) most recent annual reports (Form 5500 series) with respect to any Company Benefit Plan, (v) the most recent financial statements with respect to any Company Benefit Plan, (vi) all notices that were issued by, or non-routine correspondence received from, the IRS, U.S. Department of Labor, or any other Governmental Entity with respect to any Company Benefit Plan within the last three years, and (vii) any material associated administrative agreements with respect to any Company Benefit Plan, in each case, as of the date of this Agreement.
(c) Each Company Benefit Plan has been adopted, established, registered (where required) administered, maintained and operated in material compliance with its terms and the requirements of applicable Law. Each Company Benefit Plan that is intended to meet the requirements of a qualified plan under Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or is in the form of a prototype or volume submitter plan with respect to which the IRS has issued a favorable opinion or advisory letter, as applicable, and to the Knowledge of the Company, no event has occurred and no condition exists that would reasonably be expected to result in the loss of any such qualified status of such Company Benefit Plan. All contributions or premiums required to be remitted by the applicable Target Company under the terms of each Company Benefit Plan, or by applicable Law, have been remitted in a timely fashion in accordance with applicable Law and the terms of the applicable Company Benefit Plan, and all Liabilities of the Target Companies related to all Company Benefit Plans have been fully and accurately disclosed in accordance with applicable accounting principles. No Target Company nor any ERISA Affiliate has incurred or is reasonably expected to incur any Liability for any Tax imposed under Chapter 43 of the Code or civil Liability under Section 502(i) or (l) of ERISA.
(d) No Company Benefit Plan is a (i) defined benefit plan (as defined in Section 3(35) of ERISA) or multiemployer plan (as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA), in each case, that is or was subject to Section 412 of the Code or Title IV of ERISA, (ii) multiple employer plan described in Section 413(b) or (c) of the Code or Section 210 of ERISA, (iii) nonqualified deferred compensation plan within the meaning of Section 409A(d)(1) of the Code, (iv) multiple employer welfare arrangement within the meaning of Section 3(40) of ERISA (whether or not subject thereto), (v) provides medical or life insurance benefits beyond termination of employment, except as required by applicable Law or until the end of the month of termination, or (vi) provides for any reimbursement, indemnity or gross-up to compensate an employee for any Tax Liability. No Target Company has any Liability under Title IV of ERISA or on account of at any time being considered a single employer under Section 414 of the Code with any other Person.
(e) The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents will not: (i) entitle any director, employee or individual independent contractor of a Target Company to severance pay or other payment, benefits or compensation under any Company Benefit Plan; (ii) accelerate the time of payment or vesting, or increase the amount of any compensation due, or in
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respect of, any director, employee or individual independent contractor of a Target Company; (iii) give rise to any forgiveness of indebtedness of any director, employee or individual independent contractor of a Target Company for amounts due or owing to a Target Company; (iv) cause any Target Company to transfer or set aside any assets to fund any benefits under any Company Benefit Plan, or (v) result in an excess parachute payment (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code) or limit the Tax deductibility of any amount payable under any Company Benefit Plan by operation of Section 280G.
(f) There are no pending audits or investigations by any Governmental Authority involving any Company Benefit Plan and, to the Knowledge of the Company, no threatened or pending material claims (except for individual claims for benefits payable in the normal operations of the Company Benefit Plans, as applicable), suits or proceedings involving any Company Benefit Plan, nor, to the Knowledge of the Company, are there any facts which could reasonably give rise to any material liability in the event of any such audit, investigation, claim, suit or proceeding.
4.20 Transactions with Related Persons. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.20 of the Company Disclosure Schedules, there are no Contracts or understandings between or binding on any Target Company or its Predecessor, on the one hand, and any Related Person of any Target Company, on the other hand, either (a) currently in effect or binding on any Target Company or its Predecessor or (b) that would be required to be disclosed under Item 404 of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act (treating for purposes of this Section 4.20, each Target Company as an issuer of securities for which a Securities Act registration statement is required to be filed and/or an issuer of securities with respect to which an Exchange Act registration statement or report is required to be filed).
4.21 Certain Business Practices.
(a) Since the date of its formation, no Target Company, nor, to the Knowledge of the Company, any of their respective Representatives acting on their behalf, has (i) used any funds for unlawful contributions, gifts, entertainment or other unlawful expenses relating to political activity, (ii) made any unlawful payment to foreign or domestic government officials or employees, to foreign or domestic political parties or campaigns or violated any provision of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 any other local or foreign anti-corruption or bribery Law or (iii) made any other unlawful payment. Since the date of its formation, no Target Company, nor, to the Knowledge of the Company, any of their respective Representatives acting on their behalf has directly or, knowingly, indirectly, given or agreed to give any unlawful gift or similar benefit in any material amount to any customer, supplier, governmental employee or any other Person who is or may be in a position to help or hinder any Target Company or assist any Target Company in connection with any actual or proposed transaction.
(b) Since the date of its formation, the operations of each Target Company are and have been conducted at all times in compliance with money laundering statutes in all applicable jurisdictions that govern the operations of the Target Company, the rules and regulations thereunder and any related or similar rules, regulations or guidelines, issued, administered or enforced by any Governmental Authority that have jurisdiction on the Target Companies, and no Action involving a Target Company with respect to any of the foregoing is pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened.
(c) No Target Company or any of their respective directors, officers or employees, or, to the Knowledge of the Company, any other Representative acting on behalf of a Target Company is currently, or has been in the last five (5) years, (i) identified on the specially designated nationals or other blocked person list or otherwise currently subject to any sanctions administered by OFAC, the U.S. Department of State, or other applicable Governmental Authority, (ii) organized, resident, or located in, or a national of a comprehensively sanctioned country (currently, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and the Crimea region of Ukraine); or (iii) in the aggregate, fifty (50) percent or greater owned, directly or indirectly, or
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otherwise controlled, by a person identified in (i) or (ii); and no Target Company has, directly or indirectly, used any funds, or loaned, contributed or otherwise made available such funds to any Subsidiary, joint venture partner or other Person, in connection with any sales or operations in any country sanctioned by OFAC or for the purpose of financing the activities of any Person currently subject to, or otherwise in violation of, any U.S. sanctions administered by OFAC or the U.S. Department of State since the date of its formation.
4.22 Investment Company Act. No Target Company is an investment company or a Person directly or indirectly controlled by or acting on behalf of a person subject to registration and regulation as an investment company, in each case within the meaning of the Investment Company Act.
4.23 Finders and Brokers. Except as set forth in Schedule 4.23 of the Company Disclosure Schedules, no broker, finder or investment banker is entitled to any brokerage, finders or other fee or commission from Purchaser, Pubco, the Target Companies or any of their respective Affiliates in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of any Target Company.
4.24 Insurance. Schedule 4.24 of the Company Disclosure Schedules lists all insurance policies (by policy number, insurer, coverage period, coverage amount, annual premium and type of policy) held by any Target Company relating to such Target Company or its business, properties, assets, directors, officers and employees, copies of which have been provided to Purchaser. All premiums due and payable under all such insurance policies have been timely paid and the applicable Target Company is otherwise in material compliance with the terms of such insurance policies. All such insurance policies are in full force and effect, and to the Knowledge of the Company, there is no threatened termination of, or material premium increase with respect to, any of such insurance policies. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.24 of the Company Disclosure Schedules, there have been no insurance claims made by the Target Companies. Each Target Company has reported to its insurers all material claims and pending circumstances that would reasonably be expected to result in a claim.
4.25 Information Supplied. None of the information supplied or to be supplied by the Company expressly for inclusion or incorporation by reference: (a) in any current report on Form 8-K, and any exhibits thereto or any other report, form, registration or other filing made with any Governmental Authority (including the SEC) with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Documents; (b) in the Registration Statement; or (c) in the mailings or other distributions to Purchasers or Pubcos shareholders and/or prospective investors with respect to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or in any amendment to any of documents identified in (a) through (c), will, when filed, made available, mailed or distributed, as the case may be, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading. None of the information supplied or to be supplied by the Company expressly for inclusion or incorporation by reference in any of the Signing Press Release, the Signing Filing, the Closing Press Release and the Closing Filing will, when filed or distributed, as applicable, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company makes no representation, warranty or covenant with respect to any information supplied by or on behalf of Purchaser or its Affiliates.
4.26 Independent Investigation. The Company has conducted its own independent investigation, review and analysis of the business, results of operations, condition (financial or otherwise) or assets of Purchaser, Pubco and the Merger Subs and acknowledges that it has been provided adequate access to the personnel, properties, assets, premises, books and records, and other documents and data of
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Purchaser, Pubco and the Merger Subs for such purpose. The Company acknowledges and agrees that: (a) in making its decision to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, it has relied solely upon its own investigation and the express representations and warranties of Purchaser, Pubco and the Merger Subs set forth in this Agreement (including the related portions of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules) and in any certificate delivered to the Company pursuant hereto, and the information provided by or on behalf of Purchaser, Pubco or either Merger Sub for the Registration Statement; and (b) none of Purchaser, Pubco, Merger Subs or their respective Representatives have made any representation or warranty as to Purchaser, Pubco or Merger Subs or this Agreement, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement (including the related portions of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules) or in any certificate delivered to Company pursuant hereto.
4.27 EXCLUSIVITY OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE DELIVERY OR DISCLOSURE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OF ITS REPRESENTATIVES OF ANY DOCUMENTATION OR OTHER INFORMATION (INCLUDING ANY FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS OR OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL DATA), EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE IV, NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANY OTHER PERSON MAKES, AND THE COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE MATERIALS RELATING TO THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OR HOLDINGS OF THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES THAT HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASER OR IN ANY PRESENTATION OF THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES BY THE MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY OR OTHERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, AND NO STATEMENT CONTAINED IN ANY OF SUCH MATERIALS OR MADE IN ANY SUCH PRESENTATION SHALL BE DEEMED A REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY HEREUNDER OR OTHERWISE OR DEEMED TO BE RELIED UPON BY PURCHASER IN EXECUTING, DELIVERING AND PERFORMING THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY ANCILLARY DOCUMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY AND THEREBY. EXCEPT FOR THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE IV, IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT ANY COST ESTIMATES, PROJECTIONS OR OTHER PREDICTIONS, ANY DATA, ANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION OR ANY MEMORANDA OR OFFERING MATERIALS OR PRESENTATIONS, INCLUDING ANY OFFERING MEMORANDUM OR SIMILAR MATERIALS MADE AVAILABLE BY THE COMPANY OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES ARE NOT AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE OR TO INCLUDE REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY, AND ARE NOT AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE RELIED UPON BY PURCHASER IN EXECUTING, DELIVERING AND PERFORMING THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY ANCILLARY DOCUMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY AND THEREBY.
ARTICLE V
COVENANTS
5.1 Access and Information.
(a) During the period from the date of this Agreement and continuing until the earlier of the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 8.1 or the Closing Date (the Interim Period), subject to Section 5.9, each of the Target Companies, Pubco and the Merger Subs shall give, and shall cause its Representatives to give, Purchaser and its Representatives, at reasonable times during normal business hours and at reasonable intervals and upon reasonable advance notice, reasonable access to all offices and other facilities and to all properties, Contracts, books and records, financial and operating data and other similar information (including Tax Returns, internal working papers, client files, client Contracts and director service agreements) of the Target Companies, Pubco, the Merger Subs or their Affiliates as
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Purchaser or its Representatives may reasonably request regarding the Target Companies, Pubco, the Merger Subs or their Affiliates and their respective businesses, assets, Liabilities, financial condition, operations, management, employees and other aspects (including unaudited balance sheets and income statements, a copy of each material report, schedule and other document filed with or received by or from a Governmental Authority, and independent public accountants work papers (subject to the consent or any other conditions required by such accountants, if any) in each case, if the financial statements or other documents already exist) and cause each of the Representatives of the Target Companies, Pubco and the Merger Sub to reasonably cooperate with Purchaser and its Representatives in their investigation, and, except as provided in Section 5.9, the Target Companies, Pubco, Merger Subs or their Affiliates are not required to produce new reports or information that otherwise are not already in existence; provided, however, that Purchaser and its Representatives shall conduct any such activities in such a manner as not to unreasonably interfere with the business or operations of the Target Companies, Pubco, the Merger Subs or their Affiliates; provided, further, that (i) such access may be limited to the extent any of the Target Companies, Pubco, the Merger Subs or their Affiliates reasonably determines, in light of COVID-19 or COVID-19 Measures, that such access would jeopardize the health and safety of any employee of any of the Target Companies, Pubco, the Merger Subs or their Affiliates and (ii) nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to provide Purchaser and its Representatives with the right to have access to any of the offices or information of any of the equityholders of any of the Target Companies, including Block.one, that is not otherwise related to any Target Company or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document. Purchaser hereby agrees that, during the Interim Period, it shall not contact any employee (excluding executive officers), customer, supplier, distributor or other material business relation of any Target Company regarding any Target Company, the business or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents without the prior written consent of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not be required to provide access to any information (i) that is prohibited from being disclosed pursuant to the terms of a confidentiality agreement with a third party, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Law or (iii) the disclosure of which would constitute a waiver of attorney-client, attorney work product or other legal privilege.
(b) During the Interim Period, subject to Section 5.9, Purchaser shall give, and shall cause its Representatives to give, the Company, Pubco, the Merger Subs and their respective Representatives, at reasonable times during normal business hours and at reasonable intervals and upon reasonable advance notice, reasonable access to all offices and other facilities and to all properties, Contracts, books and records, financial and operating data and other similar information (including Tax Returns, internal working papers, client files, client Contracts and director service agreements), of Purchaser or its Subsidiaries, as the Company, Pubco, the Merger Subs or their respective Representatives may reasonably request regarding Purchaser, its Subsidiaries and their respective businesses, assets, Liabilities, financial condition, operations, management, employees and other aspects (including unaudited quarterly financial statements, including a consolidated quarterly balance sheet and income statement, a copy of each material report, schedule and other document filed with or received by or from a Governmental Authority, and independent public accountants work papers (subject to the consent or any other conditions required by such accountants, if any) in each case, if such financial statements or other documents already exist) and cause each of Purchasers Representatives to reasonably cooperate with the Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs and their respective Representatives in their investigation; provided, however, that the Company and its Representatives shall conduct any such activities in such a manner as not to unreasonably interfere with the business or operations of Purchaser or any of its Subsidiaries; provided, further, that such access may be limited to the extent Purchaser or its Subsidiaries reasonably determines, in light of COVID-19 or COVID-19 Measures, that such access would jeopardize the health and safety of any employee of Purchaser or its Subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser shall not be required to provide access to any information (i) that is prohibited from being disclosed pursuant to the terms of a confidentiality agreement with a third party, (ii) the disclosure of which would violate any applicable Law or (iii) the disclosure of which would constitute a waiver of attorney-client, attorney work product or other legal privilege.
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5.2 Conduct of Business of the Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs.
(a) Unless Purchaser shall otherwise consent in writing (including e-mail or other forms of electronic communications) (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), during the Interim Period, except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document or in furtherance of or consistent with the Business Plan, as set forth on Schedule 5.2(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, or as required by applicable Law (including for the avoidance of doubt, any COVID-19 Measures), the Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs shall, and shall cause their respective Subsidiaries to (i) conduct their respective businesses, in all material respects, in the Ordinary Course of Business which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall include any reasonable actions or omission in response to any change, effect, event, occurrence, state of facts or development attributable to COVID-19 or COVID-19 Measures and (ii) use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact, in all material respects, their respective business organizations, to keep available the services of their officers and employees providing services to the Target Companies, and to preserve the possession, control and condition of their respective material assets.
(b) Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, except as contemplated by this Agreement, any Ancillary Document or in furtherance of or consistent with the Business Plan, as set forth on Schedule 5.2(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, as required by applicable Law (including for the avoidance of doubt, any COVID-19 Measures), during the Interim Period, without the prior written consent (including e-mail or other forms of electronic communications) of Purchaser (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) or with respect to clauses (viii), (x) and (xviii) below as would not in the aggregate result in the Company acquiring or disposing of assets (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, Digital Assets, with respect to which there are no restrictions except (1) as set forth on Schedule 5.2(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedules or (2) with respect to any Digital Assets set forth on the Company Closing Statement) with an aggregate value of more than 10% of the total assets (excluding the value of all of the Digital Assets) reflected in the balance sheet included in the Interim Financial Statements, none of the Company, Pubco or the Merger Subs shall, and each shall cause its Subsidiaries to not:
(i) amend, waive or otherwise change, in any respect, its Organizational Documents;
(ii) authorize for issuance, issue, grant, sell, pledge, dispose of or propose to issue, grant, sell, pledge or dispose of any of its equity securities or any options, warrants, commitments, subscriptions or rights of any kind to acquire or sell any of its equity securities, or other securities, including any securities convertible into or exchangeable for any of its equity securities or other security interests of any class and any other equity-based awards, or engage in any hedging transaction with a third Person with respect to such securities;
(iii) split, combine, recapitalize or reclassify any of its shares or other equity interests or issue any other securities in respect thereof or pay or set aside any non-cash dividend or other non-cash distribution in respect of its equity interests, or directly or indirectly redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire or offer to acquire any of its securities, or pay any cash dividend or other cash distribution to the extent that such divided or distribution would result in the Closing Company Cash being an amount less than the amount of Closing Company Cash set forth in the Company Closing Statement;
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(iv) incur, create, assume or otherwise become liable for any Indebtedness (which for this purpose excludes trade payables or similar obligations) in excess of $20,000,000 in the aggregate, make a loan or advance to or investment in any third party (other than advancement of expenses to employees in the Ordinary Course of Business, which, for each employee, do not exceed $5,000,000 in the aggregate), or guarantee or endorse any Indebtedness, Liability or obligation of any Person in excess of $5,000,000 individually or $20,000,000 in the aggregate, in each case, except for Indebtedness for which the Target Companies will not have any liability after the Initial Closing;
(v) make or rescind any material election relating to Taxes, settle any claim or Action relating to Taxes, file any amended Tax Return or claim for refund, take any action or knowingly fail to take any action where such action or failure could reasonably be expected to prevent the Mergers from qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment, or make any material change in its accounting or Tax policies or procedures, in each case except as required by applicable Law or in compliance with IFRS;
(vi) transfer or license to any Person other than the license of IP in the Ordinary Course of Business or otherwise extend, materially amend or modify, permit to lapse or fail to preserve any material Company Registered IP or other Company IP;
(vii) terminate, or waive or assign any material right under, any Company Material Contract;
(viii) acquire, including by merger, consolidation, acquisition of equity interests or assets, or any other form of business combination, any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, other business organization or any division thereof, or any material amount of assets outside the Ordinary Course of Business (provided that, the acquisition of any assets provided by the Block.one group to the Target Companies pursuant to the Contribution Agreement shall not be restricted by this Section 5.2 and, subject to the limitations set forth on Schedule 5.2(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, acquisitions of Digital Assets also shall be excluded);
(ix) establish any non-wholly owned Subsidiary;
(x) make any capital expenditures that are not contemplated by the Business Plan (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, incurring any Company Transaction Expenses), unless such amount has been reserved in the Company Financials;
(xi) voluntarily incur any Liability or obligation (whether absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise) in excess of $5,000,000 individually or $20,000,000 in the aggregate (excluding the incurrence of any Company Transaction Expenses or any Liability or obligation pursuant to any of the Company Material Contracts);
(xii) amend, modify, supplement, waive or otherwise change, in any material respect, the Business Plan;
(xiii) except in the Ordinary Course of Business, enter into any partnership or joint venture with any Person;
(xiv) adopt a plan of complete or partial liquidation, dissolution, merger, consolidation, restructuring, recapitalization or other reorganization;
(xv) fail to maintain its books, accounts and records in all material respects in the Ordinary Course of Business;
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(xvi) fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to keep in force insurance policies or replacement or revised policies providing insurance coverage with respect to its assets, operations and activities in such amount and scope of coverage as are as of the date of this Agreement currently in effect;
(xvii) settle any Action (including any Action relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby), other than settlements that involve only the payment of monetary damages (and not the imposition of equitable relief on, or the admission of wrongdoing by, the Company, Pubco, the Merger Subs or any of their respective Subsidiaries), or otherwise pay, discharge or satisfy any Actions, Liabilities or obligations, unless such amount has been reserved in the Company Financials;
(xviii) sell, lease, license, transfer, exchange or swap, mortgage or otherwise pledge or encumber (including securitizations), or otherwise dispose of any material portion of its properties, assets or rights (subject to the limitations set forth on Schedule 5.2(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, other than Digital Assets);
(xix) enter into any agreement, understanding or arrangement with respect to the voting of its equity securities;
(xx) enter into, amend, renew, waive or terminate (other than terminations in accordance with their terms) any transaction or Contract with any officer, director, manager, employee, consultant or security holder of any Target Company or any of their Affiliates;
(xxi) commence any Action where the amount claimed exceeds $10,000,000;
(xxii) (A) establish, enter into, adopt, amend, terminate or increase or accelerate the funding, payment or vesting of the compensation or benefits provided under, any Company Benefit Plan or any other benefit or compensation plan, Contract, program, policy, or arrangement that would be a Company Benefit Plan if in effect on the date of this Agreement (except as may be required by the terms of any of the foregoing as in effect on the date of this Agreement), (B) materially increase the aggregate compensation or benefits of, or loan or advance any money or other property to any employee or current or former independent contractor who is a natural person (other than base salary or hourly wage increases in the Ordinary Course of Business), (C) change the key management structure of any Target Company, including the hiring of additional officers or the termination of existing officers (other than for cause), or (D) grant or promise to grant, any bonuses, change in control payments, deferred compensation, severance, retention, equity or equity-based rights, or other compensatory payments or benefits (other than base salary or hourly wages in the Ordinary Course of Business), to any present or former employee, director, officer, or other service provider who is a natural person; or
(xxiii) authorize or agree to do any of the foregoing actions.
5.3 Conduct of Business of Purchaser.
(a) Unless the Company shall otherwise consent in writing (including e-mail or other forms of electronic communications) (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), during the Interim Period, except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document, as set forth on Schedule 5.3(a) of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules, or as required by applicable Law (including for the avoidance of doubt, any COVID-19 Measures), Purchaser shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, (i) conduct their respective businesses, in all material respects, in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall include any actions or omission in response to any change, effect, event, occurrence, state of facts or development attributable
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to COVID-19 or COVID-19 Measures and (ii) use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact, in all material respects, their respective business organizations, to keep available the services of their respective managers, directors and officers, and to preserve the possession, control and condition of their respective material assets, all as consistent with past practice. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 5.3, nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit or restrict Purchaser from extending one or more times, in accordance with the Purchaser Charter and IPO Prospectus, the deadline by which it must complete its Business Combination, and no consent of any other Party shall be required in connection therewith.
(b) Without limiting the generality of Section 5.3(a) and except as contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document, as set forth on Schedule 5.3(b) of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules, or as required by applicable Law (including for the avoidance of doubt, any COVID-19 Measures), during the Interim Period, without the prior written consent of the Company (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), Purchaser shall not, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to not:
(i) amend, waive or otherwise change, in any respect, its Organizational Documents;
(ii) authorize for issuance, issue, grant, sell, pledge, dispose of or propose to issue, grant, sell, pledge or dispose of any of its equity securities or any options, warrants, commitments, subscriptions or rights of any kind to acquire or sell any of its equity securities, or other securities, including any securities convertible into or exchangeable for any of its equity securities or other security interests of any class and any other equity-based awards, or engage in any hedging transaction with a third Person with respect to such securities;
(iii) split, combine, recapitalize or reclassify any of its shares or other equity interests or issue any other securities in respect thereof or pay or set aside any dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, equity or property or any combination thereof) in respect of its equity interests, or directly or indirectly redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire or offer to acquire any of its securities;
(iv) incur, create, assume or otherwise become liable for any Indebtedness, make a loan or advance to or investment in any third party, or guarantee or endorse any Indebtedness, Liability or obligation of any Person (provided, that this Section 5.3(b)(iv) shall not prevent Purchaser from borrowing funds necessary to finance its ordinary course administrative costs and expenses and Purchaser Transaction Expenses incurred in connection with the consummation of the Transactions, up to aggregate additional Indebtedness during the Interim Period of $5 million);
(v) make or rescind any material election relating to Taxes, settle any claim or Action relating to Taxes, file any amended Tax Return or claim for refund, take any action or knowingly fail to take any action where such action or failure could reasonably be expected to prevent the Mergers from qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment, or make any material change in its accounting or Tax policies or procedures, in each case except as required by applicable Law or in compliance with GAAP; provided, that Purchaser may, without the consent of the Company, change the accounting treatment of Purchasers issued and outstanding warrants with respect to the treatment of such warrants as equity rather than liabilities in Purchasers financial statements;
(vi) amend, waive or otherwise change the Trust Agreement in any manner adverse to Purchasers ability to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;
(vii) terminate, waive or assign any material right under any material agreement to which it is a party;
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(viii) fail to maintain its books, accounts and records in all material respects in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;
(ix) establish any Subsidiary or enter into any new line of business;
(x) fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to keep in force insurance policies or replacement or revised policies providing insurance coverage with respect to its assets, operations and activities in such amount and scope of coverage as are as of the date of this Agreement currently in effect;
(xi) revalue any of its material assets or make any change in accounting methods, principles or practices, except to the extent required to comply with GAAP, and after consulting Purchasers outside auditors; provided that Purchaser may, without the consent of the Company, change the accounting treatment of Purchasers issued and outstanding warrants with respect to the treatment of such warrants as equity rather than liabilities in Purchasers financial statements;
(xii) waive, release, assign, settle or compromise any Action (including any Action relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby), other than waivers, releases, assignments, settlements or compromises that involve the payment of monetary damages (and not the imposition of equitable relief on, or the admission of wrongdoing by, Purchaser or its Subsidiary), or otherwise pay, discharge or satisfy any Actions, Liabilities or obligations, unless such amount has been reserved in the Purchaser Financials;
(xiii) acquire, including by merger, consolidation, acquisition of equity interests or assets, or any other form of business combination, any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, other business organization or any division thereof, or any material amount of assets;
(xiv) make any capital expenditures (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, incurring any Purchaser Transaction Expenses);
(xv) adopt a plan of complete or partial liquidation, dissolution, merger, consolidation, restructuring, recapitalization or other reorganization (other than with respect to the Mergers);
(xvi) voluntarily incur any Liability or obligation (whether absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise) in excess of $1 million individually or $5 million in the aggregate (excluding the incurrence of any Purchaser Transaction Expenses);
(xvii) sell, lease, license, transfer, exchange or swap, mortgage or otherwise pledge or encumber (including securitizations), or otherwise dispose of any material portion of its properties, assets or rights;
(xviii) enter into any agreement, understanding or arrangement with respect to the voting of its equity securities;
(xix) enter into, amend, renew, waive or terminate (other than terminations in accordance with their terms) any transaction or Contract with any officer, director, manager, employee, consultant or security holder of Purchaser or any of their Affiliates; or
(xx) authorize or agree to do any of the foregoing actions.
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5.4 Purchaser Public Filings. During the Interim Period, Purchaser will keep current and timely file all of its public filings with the SEC and otherwise comply in all material respects with applicable securities Laws and shall use its reasonable best efforts prior to the Initial Merger to maintain the listing of the Purchaser Units, the Purchaser Class A Shares and the Purchaser Public Warrants on NYSE; provided, that the Parties acknowledge and agree that from and after the Initial Closing, the Parties intend to list on NYSE only the Pubco Ordinary Shares and the Pubco Public Warrants. It is understood and agreed that any actions or inactions taken by Purchaser, based on advice by its legal counsel or auditors, in connection with the accounting treatment of Purchasers issued and outstanding warrants, or any deficiencies in disclosure (including with respect to accounting and disclosure controls) arising from the treatment of such warrants as equity rather than liabilities in Purchasers financial statements shall not be a breach of the requirements of this Section 5.4.
5.5 No Solicitation.
(a) For purposes of this Agreement, (i) an Acquisition Proposal means any inquiry, proposal or offer, or any indication of interest in making an offer or proposal, from any Person or group at any time relating to an Alternative Transaction, and (ii) an Alternative Transaction means (A) with respect to the Company and Pubco, a transaction (other than the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or with the approval of Purchaser) concerning the sale of (x) all or any material part of the business or assets of such Person or (y) any material amount of the shares or other equity interests or profits of such Person, in any case, whether such transaction takes the form of a sale of shares or other equity interests, assets, merger, consolidation, issuance of debt securities, management Contract, joint venture or partnership, or otherwise and (B) with respect to Purchaser and its Affiliates, a transaction (other than the transactions contemplated by this Agreement) concerning a Business Combination for Purchaser.
(b) During the Interim Period, in order to induce the other Parties to continue to commit to expend management time and financial resources in furtherance of the transactions contemplated hereby, each Party shall not, and shall cause its Representatives not to, without the prior written consent of the Company, Pubco and Purchaser, directly or indirectly, (i) solicit, initiate or knowingly facilitate or assist the making, submission or announcement of, or intentionally encourage, any Acquisition Proposal with respect to such Party, (ii) furnish any non-public information regarding such Party or its Affiliates or their respective businesses, operations, assets, Liabilities, financial condition, prospects or employees to any Person or group (other than a Party to this Agreement or their respective Representatives) in connection with or in response to an Acquisition Proposal, (iii) engage or participate in discussions or negotiations with any Person or group with respect to an Acquisition Proposal, other than to promptly inform such Person or group that it is subject to an exclusivity agreement that prohibits it from engaging or participating in any discussions with respect to any Acquisition Proposal, (iv) approve, endorse or recommend, or publicly propose to approve, endorse or recommend, any Acquisition Proposal, or (v) negotiate or enter into any letter of intent, agreement in principle, acquisition agreement or other similar agreement in furtherance of any Acquisition Proposal; provided, however, any Change in Recommendation by Purchasers board of directors contemplated by Section 5.9(b) shall not be a breach of this Section 5.5(b).
5.6 No Trading. The Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs each acknowledge and agree that it is aware, and that their respective Affiliates are aware (and each of their respective Representatives is aware or, upon receipt of any material nonpublic information of Purchaser, will be advised) of the restrictions imposed by U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC and NYSE promulgated thereunder or otherwise (the Federal Securities Laws) and other applicable foreign and domestic Laws on a Person possessing material nonpublic information about a publicly traded company. The Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs each hereby agree that, while it is in possession of such material nonpublic information, it shall not purchase or sell any securities of Purchaser, communicate such information to any third party, take any other action with respect to Purchaser in violation of such Laws, or cause or encourage any third party to do any of the foregoing.
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5.7 Efforts.
(a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each Party shall use its commercially reasonable efforts, and shall cooperate fully with the other Parties, to use its commercially reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things reasonably necessary, proper or advisable under applicable Laws and regulations to receive all applicable Consents of Governmental Authorities needed to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and to comply as promptly as practicable with all requirements of Governmental Authorities applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; provided, that nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to provide Purchaser and its Representatives with the right to obtain information regarding (or, other than as explicitly required by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document, require any action on behalf of) any of the equityholders of any of the Target Companies, including Block.one, that is not otherwise related to any of the Target Companies or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document.
(b) In furtherance and not in limitation of Section 5.7(a), to the extent required under any Laws that are designed to prohibit, restrict or regulate actions having the purpose or effect of monopolization or restraint of trade (Antitrust Laws), each Party hereto agrees to make any required filing or application under Antitrust Laws, as applicable, at Purchasers sole cost and expense, with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby as promptly as practicable, to supply as promptly as reasonably practicable any additional information and documentary material that may be reasonably requested pursuant to Antitrust Laws and use its commercially reasonable efforts to take all other actions reasonably necessary, proper or advisable to cause the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting periods under Antitrust Laws as soon as practicable, including by requesting early termination of the waiting period provided for under the Antitrust Laws. Each Party shall, in connection with its efforts to obtain all requisite approvals and authorizations for the transactions contemplated by this Agreement under any Antitrust Law, use its commercially reasonable efforts to: (i) cooperate in all respects with each other Party or its Affiliates in connection with any filing or submission and in connection with any investigation or other inquiry; (ii) keep the other Parties reasonably informed of any communication received by such Party or its Representatives from, or given by such Party or its Representatives to, any Governmental Authority, in each case regarding any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) permit a Representative of the other Parties and their respective outside counsel to review any communication given by it to, and consult with each other in advance of any meeting or conference with, any Governmental Authority or with any other Person, and to the extent permitted by such Governmental Authority or other Person, give a Representative or Representatives of the other Parties the opportunity to attend and participate in such meetings and conferences; (iv) in the event a Partys Representative is prohibited from participating in or attending any meetings or conferences, the other Parties shall keep such Party promptly and reasonably apprised with respect thereto; and (v) use commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate in the filing of any memoranda, white papers, filings, correspondence or other written communications explaining or defending the transactions contemplated hereby, articulating any regulatory or competitive argument, and/or responding to requests or objections made by any Governmental Authority.
(c) As soon as reasonably practicable following the date of this Agreement, the Parties shall reasonably cooperate with each other and use (and shall cause their respective Affiliates to use) their respective commercially reasonable efforts to prepare and file with Governmental Authorities requests for approval of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to have such Governmental Authorities approve the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Each Party shall give prompt written notice to the other Parties if such Party or any of its Representatives
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receives any notice from such Governmental Authorities in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and shall promptly furnish the other Parties with a copy of such Governmental Authority notice. If any Governmental Authority requires that a hearing or meeting be held in connection with its approval of the transactions contemplated hereby, each Party shall arrange for Representatives of such Party to be present for such hearing or meeting. If any objections are asserted with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement under any applicable Law or if any Action is instituted (or threatened to be instituted) by any applicable Governmental Authority challenging any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as violative of any applicable Law or which would otherwise prevent, materially impede or materially delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, the Parties shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to resolve any such objections or Actions so as to timely permit consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including in order to resolve such objections or Actions which, in any case if not resolved, would reasonably be expected to prevent, materially impede or materially delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. In the event any Action is instituted (or threatened to be instituted) by a Governmental Authority challenging the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the Parties shall, and shall cause their respective Representatives to, reasonably cooperate with each other and use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to contest and resist any such Action and to have vacated, lifted, reversed or overturned any Order, whether temporary, preliminary or permanent, that is in effect and that prohibits, prevents or restricts consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(d) Prior to the Initial Closing, each Party shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain any Consents of Governmental Authorities or other third Persons as may be necessary for the consummation by such Party or its Affiliates of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or required as a result of the execution or performance of, or consummation of the transactions contemplated by, this Agreement by such Party or its Affiliates, and the other Parties shall provide reasonable cooperation in connection with such efforts. With respect to Pubco, during the Interim Period, the Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs shall cause Pubco to qualify as foreign private issuer as such term is defined under Exchange Act Rule 3b-4 and to maintain such status through the Initial Closing and the Acquisition Closing.
(e) Without limiting the foregoing or Section 5.8, the Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to (i) consummate the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Agreements on the terms and conditions described therein, including maintaining in effect the Subscription Agreements; (ii) satisfy in all material respects on a timely basis all conditions and covenants applicable to them in the Subscription Agreements and otherwise comply with their obligations thereunder; (iii) in the event that all conditions in the Subscription Agreements (other than conditions whose satisfaction is controlled by the Parties or their Affiliates and other than conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the Acquisition Closing) have been satisfied, consummate the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Agreements at the time contemplated hereby; (iv) confer with each other regarding timing of the Schedule Closing Date (as defined in the Subscription Agreements); (v) deliver notices to counterparties to the Subscription Agreements at least five (5) Business Days prior to the Initial Closing to cause them to fund their obligations as provided for under the Subscription Agreements; and (vi) enforce their rights under the Subscription Agreements in the event that all conditions in the Subscription Agreements (other than conditions whose satisfaction is controlled by the Parties or any of their Affiliates and other than conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the Acquisition Closing) have been satisfied, to cause each PIPE Investor to pay the subscription price set forth in its Subscription Agreement in accordance with its terms. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each of the Parties shall give each of the other Parties prompt (and, in any event, within one Business Day) written notice: (x) of any request from a PIPE Investor for any amendment to its Subscription Agreement (other than as a result of any assignments or transfers contemplated therein or otherwise permitted thereby); (y) of any breach or default (or any event or circumstance that, with or without notice, lapse of time or both, would reasonably be expected to give rise to any breach or default) by any PIPE Investor under its Subscription Agreement, to the extent known by such Party; and (z) of the
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receipt of any written notice or other written communication from any party to any Subscription Agreement with respect to any actual, potential, threatened or claimed expiration, lapse, withdrawal, breach, default, termination or repudiation by any PIPE Investor under its Subscription Agreement or any related agreement. The Parties shall deliver all notices they are required to deliver under the Subscription Agreements on a timely basis in order to cause the PIPE Investors to consummate the PIPE Investment immediately prior to the Acquisition Closing.
(f) At all times, the Parties will use reasonable best efforts in (i) meeting and maintaining the regulatory requirements under the Financial Services Act 2019 (FS Act) and the Financial Services (Distributed Ledger Technology Providers) Regulations 2020 (DLT Regulations) and (ii) obtaining and maintaining the relevant permissions from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission to operate as a regulated DLT Provider (as defined in the FS Act/DLT Regulations) in Gibraltar.
5.8 Further Assurances. The Parties hereto shall further cooperate with each other and use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to take or cause to be taken all actions, and do or cause to be done all things, necessary, proper or advisable on their part under this Agreement and applicable Laws to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as soon as reasonably practicable, including preparing and filing as soon as practicable all documentation to effect all necessary notices, reports and other filings; provided, that nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to provide Purchaser and its Representatives with the right to obtain information regarding (or, other than as explicitly required by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document, require any action on behalf of) any of the equityholders of the Company, including Block.one, that is not otherwise related to any of the Target Companies or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document.
5.9 The Registration Statement.
(a) As promptly as practicable after the date of this Agreement, Purchaser, the Company and Pubco shall jointly prepare and mutually agree upon (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed by any of the Parties), and Pubco shall (at the sole cost and expense of Purchaser) file with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4 (as amended or supplemented from time to time, and including the Proxy Statement contained therein, the Registration Statement) in connection with the registration under the Securities Act of the Pubco Securities to be issued under this Agreement to the holders of Purchaser Securities and holders of securities of the Company prior to the Effective Time, which Registration Statement will also contain a proxy statement of Purchaser (as amended, the Proxy Statement) for the purpose of soliciting proxies or votes from Purchaser shareholders for the matters to be acted upon at the Special Meeting and providing the Public Shareholders an opportunity in accordance with Purchasers Organizational Documents and the IPO Prospectus to have their Purchaser Class A Shares redeemed (the Redemption) in conjunction with the shareholder vote on the Purchaser Shareholder Approval Matters. The Proxy Statement shall include proxy materials for the purpose of soliciting proxies from Purchaser shareholders to vote, at an extraordinary general meeting of Purchaser shareholders to be called and held for such purpose (the Special Meeting), in favor of resolutions approving the following proposals (or such other proposals as may be agreed upon from time to time between the Company, Pubco and Purchaser) (A) the adoption and approval of this Agreement and the Transactions by the holders of Purchaser Class A Shares in accordance with Purchasers Organizational Documents, the Cayman Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC and NYSE, (B) to the extent required by Federal Securities Laws, the adoption of the Amended Pubco Charter, (C) the adoption and approval of a new equity incentive plan for Pubco in substantially the form as the Company and Purchaser mutually agree on pursuant to Section 5.14 (the Pubco Equity Plan), (D) the appointment of the members of the Post-Closing Pubco Board, in each case in accordance with Section 5.13 hereof, (E) such other matters (if any) as the Company, Pubco and Purchaser shall hereafter mutually determine to be necessary or appropriate in order to effect the Transactions (the approvals described in foregoing clauses (A) through (E), collectively, the Purchaser Shareholder Approval Matters, and the approvals described in clauses (A) through (B), the Required Purchaser Shareholder Approval Matters), and (F) the adjournment of the Special Meeting, if necessary or desirable in the reasonable determination of Purchaser.
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(b) Purchaser, acting through its board of directors (or a committee thereof), shall (i) make the Purchaser Recommendation and include such Purchaser Recommendation in the Proxy Statement and (ii) use its commercially reasonable efforts to solicit from its shareholders proxies or votes in favor of the approval of the Purchaser Shareholder Approval Matters, and (iii) use its commercially reasonable efforts to secure the approval of the Purchaser Shareholder Approval Matters; provided, however, that Purchasers board of directors may change, withdraw, withhold, qualify or modify, or publicly propose to change, withdraw, withhold, qualify or modify, its recommendation (a Change in Recommendation) if it determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel and/or financial advisors, that a failure to make a Change in Recommendation would reasonably be expected to constitute a breach by Purchasers board of directors of its fiduciary obligations to Purchasers shareholders under applicable Law. If on the date for which the Special Meeting is scheduled, Purchaser has not received proxies and votes representing a sufficient number of shares to obtain the Required Purchaser Shareholder Approval Matters, whether or not a quorum is present, Purchaser may make one or more successive postponements or adjournments of the Special Meeting. In connection with the Registration Statement, Purchaser and Pubco will, with the agreement of the Company prior to any such filing (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), file with the SEC financial and other information about the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with applicable Law, Purchasers Organizational Documents, the Cayman Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC and NYSE. Purchaser and Pubco shall cooperate and provide the Company (and its counsel) with a reasonable opportunity to review and agree upon (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) the Registration Statement and any amendment or supplement thereto prior to filing the same with the SEC. The Company shall provide Purchaser with such information concerning the Target Companies and their 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, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not materially misleading.
(c) Purchaser and Pubco 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, the Special Meeting and the Redemption. Each of Purchaser, Pubco and the Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, make their respective directors, officers and employees, upon reasonable advance notice, available to the Company, Pubco, Purchaser 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 has become false or misleading in any material respect or as otherwise required by applicable Laws. Purchaser and Pubco shall, with the agreement of the Company prior to filing any such amendment or supplement (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), amend or supplement the Registration Statement and Pubco shall (at the sole cost and expense of Purchaser), with the agreement of the Company prior to any such filing (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), file the Registration Statement, as so amended or supplemented, with the SEC and to be disseminated to Purchasers shareholders, in each case as and to the extent required by applicable Laws and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and Purchasers Organizational Documents.
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(d) Purchaser and Pubco shall respond to any SEC comments on the Registration Statement and shall otherwise use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Registration Statement to clear comments from the SEC and become effective. Purchaser and Pubco shall provide the Company with copies of any written comments, and shall inform the Company of any material oral comments, that Purchaser, Pubco or their respective Representatives receive from the SEC or its staff with respect to the Registration Statement, the Special Meeting and the Redemption promptly after the receipt of such comments and shall give the Company a reasonable opportunity under the circumstances to review and agree upon (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) any proposed written or material oral responses to such comments.
(e) As soon as practicable following the Registration Statement clearing comments from the SEC and becoming effective, Purchaser and Pubco shall distribute the Registration Statement to Purchasers shareholders and, Purchaser shall call the Special Meeting in accordance with the Cayman Act for a date no later than thirty (30) days following the effectiveness of the Registration Statement.
(f) Purchaser and Pubco shall comply with all applicable Laws, any applicable rules and regulations of NYSE, Purchasers Organizational Documents and this Agreement in the preparation, filing and distribution of the Registration Statement, any solicitation of proxies thereunder, the calling and holding of the Special Meeting and the Redemption.
(g) For the avoidance of doubt, neither the Company nor Pubco shall be required by this Section 5.9 to take, or cause to be taken, any action in response to comments of the SEC staff made in connection with the Registration Statement, that would or could reasonably be expected to result in (x) any material and lasting change in the business of the Target Companies as contemplated under the Business Plan as of the date of this Agreement or (y) any Target Company being required to hold, obtain or apply for any material Permit from any Government Authority other than those set forth in Schedule 4.10 of the Company Disclosure Schedules.
5.10 Required Company Shareholder Approval. As promptly as reasonably practicable (and in any event within one Business Day) following the Registration Statement clearing comments from the SEC and becoming effective, the Company shall duly call for and give notice of a shareholders meeting or seek unanimous written consent of its shareholders, for the purposes of obtaining the shareholders consent for the adoption and approval of this Agreement and the Transactions in accordance with the Companys Organizational Documents and the Cayman Act (such consent, either obtained at a meeting of the Companys shareholders or in writing, the Required Company Shareholder Approval). The Company, acting through its board of directors (or a committee thereof), shall not withhold, withdraw, qualify, amend or modify, or publicly propose or resolve to withhold, withdraw, qualify, amend or modify, its recommendation that the Companys shareholders vote in favor of the approval of this Agreement and the Transactions.
5.11 Public Announcements.
(a) The Parties agree that, during the Interim Period, no public release, filing or announcement concerning this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby shall be issued by any Party or any of their Affiliates without the prior written consent (not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) of Purchaser, Pubco and the Company, except as such release or announcement may be required by applicable Law or the rules or regulations of any securities exchange, in which case the applicable Party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to allow the other Parties reasonable time to comment on, and arrange for any required filing with respect to, such release or announcement in advance of such issuance.
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(b) The Parties shall mutually agree upon and, as promptly as practicable after the execution of this Agreement (but in any event within four (4) Business Days thereafter), issue a press release announcing the execution of this Agreement (the Signing Press Release). Promptly after the issuance of the Signing Press Release (but in any event within four (4) Business Days after the execution of this Agreement), Purchaser shall file a current report on Form 8-K (the Signing Filing) with the Signing Press Release and a description of this Agreement as required by Federal Securities Laws, which the Company shall review and comment upon and approve (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) prior to filing (with a draft of which shall be provided to the Company for reviewing and comment promptly following the execution of this Agreement); provided, however, if the Company does not approve of the Form 8-K on or prior to the date such filing is required to be made pursuant to Federal Securities Laws, the failure to secure the approval of the Company shall not prevent Purchaser from making such filing in accordance with Federal Securities Laws. Prior to Closing, Pubco and the Company shall prepare a current report on Form 8-K to be filed by Pubco announcing the Closing, together with, or incorporating by reference, the financial statements prepared by the Company and its accountant, and such other information that may be required to be disclosed with respect to the Transactions in any report or form to be filed with the SEC (Closing Filing); provided, however, if the Company does not approve of the Form 8-K on or prior to the date such filing is required to be made pursuant to Federal Securities Laws, the failure to secure the approval of the Company shall not prevent Purchaser from making such filing in accordance with Federal Securities Laws. Purchaser shall review, comment upon and approve (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) the Closing Filing prior to filing. The Parties shall mutually agree upon and, as promptly as practicable after the Closing Date (but in any event within four (4) Business Days thereafter), issue a press release announcing the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the Closing Press Release). In connection with the preparation of the Signing Press Release, the Signing Filing, the Closing Filing or the Closing Press Release, or any other report, statement, filing notice or application made by or on behalf of a Party to any Governmental Authority or other third party in the Interim Period in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, each Party shall, upon request by any other Party, furnish the Parties with all information concerning themselves, their respective directors, officers and equity holders, and such other matters as may be reasonably necessary or advisable in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, or any other report, statement, filing, notice or application made by or on behalf of a Party to any third party and/ or any Governmental Authority in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.
5.12 Confidential Information.
(a) The Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs agree that during the Interim Period and, in the event this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Article VIII, for a period of two (2) years after such termination, they shall, and shall cause their respective Representatives to: (i) treat and hold in strict confidence any Purchaser Confidential Information that is provided to such Person, and will not use for any purpose (except in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents, performing their obligations hereunder or thereunder or enforcing their rights hereunder or thereunder), nor directly or indirectly disclose, distribute, publish, disseminate or otherwise make available to any third party any of the Purchaser Confidential Information without Purchasers prior written consent; and (ii) in the event that the Company, Pubco, the Merger Subs or any of their respective Representatives, during the Interim Period or, in the event that this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Article VIII, for a period of two (2) years after such termination, becomes legally compelled to disclose any Purchaser Confidential Information, (A) provide Purchaser to the extent legally permitted with prompt written notice of such requirement so that Purchaser or an Affiliate thereof may seek, at Purchasers cost, a protective Order or other remedy or waive compliance with this Section 5.12(a), and (B) in the event that such protective Order or other remedy is not obtained, or Purchaser waives compliance with this Section 5.12(a), furnish only that portion of such Purchaser Confidential Information which is legally required to be provided as advised by outside counsel and to exercise its
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commercially reasonable efforts to obtain assurances that confidential treatment will be accorded such Purchaser Confidential Information. In the event that this Agreement is terminated and the transactions contemplated hereby are not consummated, the Company, Pubco, the Merger Subs shall, and shall cause their respective Representatives to, promptly deliver to Purchaser or destroy (at Purchasers election) any and all copies (in whatever form or medium) of Purchaser Confidential Information and destroy all notes, memoranda, summaries, analyses, compilations and other writings related thereto or based thereon. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (x) Pubco and its Representatives shall be permitted to disclose any and all Purchaser Confidential Information to the extent required by Federal Securities Laws, as advised by outside counsel and after giving Purchaser a reasonable opportunity under the circumstances to review such disclosure and considering in good faith any comments made by Purchaser regarding such disclosure, (y) the Company, Pubco, the Merger Subs shall, and shall cause their respective Representatives to, treat and hold in strict confidence any Trade Secret of Purchaser disclosed to such Person until such information ceases to be a Trade Secret and (z) the Company, Pubco, the Merger Subs and their Representatives shall be permitted to retain copies of Purchaser Confidential Information to the extent required by internal compliance policies or applicable Laws or to satisfy requirements of a Governmental Authority.
(b) Purchaser hereby agrees that during the Interim Period and, in the event that this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Article VIII, for a period of two (2) years after such termination, it shall, and shall cause its Representatives to: (i) treat and hold in strict confidence any Company Confidential Information that is provided to such Person, and will not use for any purpose (except in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents, performing its obligations hereunder or thereunder or enforcing its rights hereunder or thereunder), nor directly or indirectly disclose, distribute, publish, disseminate or otherwise make available to any third party any of the Company Confidential Information without the Companys prior written consent; and (ii) in the event that Purchaser or any of its Representatives, during the Interim Period or, in the event that this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Article VIII, for a period of two (2) years after such termination, becomes legally compelled to disclose any Company Confidential Information, (A) provide the Company to the extent legally permitted with prompt written notice of such requirement so that the Company may seek, at the Companys sole expense, a protective Order or other remedy or waive compliance with this Section 5.12(a) and (B) in the event that such protective Order or other remedy is not obtained, or the Company waives compliance with this Section 5.12(a), furnish only that portion of such Company Confidential Information which is legally required to be provided as advised by outside counsel and to exercise its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain assurances that confidential treatment will be accorded such Company Confidential Information. In the event that this Agreement is terminated and the transactions contemplated hereby are not consummated, Purchaser shall, and shall cause its Representatives to, promptly deliver to the Company or destroy (at the Companys election) any and all copies (in whatever form or medium) of Company Confidential Information and destroy all notes, memoranda, summaries, analyses, compilations and other writings related thereto or based thereon. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (x) Purchaser and its Representatives shall be permitted to disclose any and all Company Confidential Information to the extent required by Federal Securities Laws, as advised by outside counsel and after giving the Company a reasonable opportunity under the circumstances to review such disclosure and considering in good faith any comments made by the Company regarding such disclosure, (y) Purchaser shall, and shall cause its Representatives to, treat and hold in strict confidence any Trade Secret of any Target Company, Pubco or Merger Sub disclosed to such Person until such information ceases to be a Trade Secret and (z) Purchaser and its Representatives shall be permitted to retain copies of Company Confidential Information to the extent required by internal compliance policies or applicable Laws or to satisfy requirements of a Governmental Authority.
(c) For the avoidance of doubt, the obligations set forth in this Section 5.12 are in addition to and shall not supersede any continuing obligations under any confidentiality agreement between or among the Parties.
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5.13 Post-Closing Board of Directors and Executive Officers.
(a) The Parties shall take all necessary action, including causing the directors of the Pubco to resign, so that effective as of the Acquisition Closing, Pubcos board of directors (the Post-Closing Pubco Board) will consist of the individuals listed on Schedule 5.13(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedules. At or prior to the Acquisition Closing, Pubco will provide each director with a customary director indemnification agreement, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to such director.
(b) The Parties shall take all action necessary, including causing the executive officers of Pubco to resign, so that the executive officers of Pubco will consist of the individuals listed on Schedule 5.13(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedules.
5.14 Pubco Equity Plan. Prior to the effectiveness of the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement, the board of directors of Purchaser shall approve and adopt the Pubco Equity Plan, substantially in the form as the Company and Purchaser mutually agree (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed by either the Company or Purchaser, as applicable), and in the manner prescribed under applicable Laws, effective as of the Closing Date, reserving for grant thereunder the number of Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares set forth on Section 5.14 of the Company Disclosure Schedules. The Rollover Options corresponding to the Company Options and the Rollover RSUs corresponding to Company RSUs shall, for the avoidance of doubt, be deemed to have been granted pursuant to the Pubco Equity Plan and shall reduce the number of Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares reserved for grant thereunder. The Pubco Equity Plan will provide that the Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares reserved for issuance thereunder will automatically increase annually on the first day of each fiscal year beginning with the 2022 fiscal year in an amount equal to the percentage of Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year set forth on Section 5.14 of the Company Disclosure Schedules or such lesser amount as determined by the administrator of the Pubco Equity Plan.
5.15 Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
(a) From and after the Acquisition Closing Date, the First Surviving Corporation, the Second Surviving Corporation and Pubco shall jointly and severally indemnify and hold harmless (i) each present and former director and officer of the Target Company, Purchaser, Pubco, Merger Sub 1 or Merger Sub 2, and (ii) in addition, solely with respect to the Target Company, named senior executives of the Target Company (in each case, solely to the extent acting in his or her capacity as such and to the extent such activities are related to the business of the relevant Target Company, Purchaser, Pubco, Merger Sub 1 or Merger Sub 2, respectively) (the D&O Indemnified Parties) against any costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys fees), judgments, fines, losses, claims, damages or liabilities incurred in connection with any Action, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, arising out of or pertaining to matters existing or occurring at or prior to the Acquisition Closing Date, whether asserted or claimed prior to, at or after the Acquisition Closing Date (each, a Claim), to the fullest extent that the relevant Target Company, Purchaser, Pubco, Merger Sub 1 or Merger Sub 2, respectively, would have been permitted under applicable Law and subject to the limitations of its respective Organizational Documents and indemnification agreements, if any, in effect from time to time at or prior to the Acquisition Closing to indemnify such D&O Indemnified Parties (including the advancing of expenses as incurred to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Law). After the Acquisition Closing Date, in the event that any D&O Indemnified Party becomes involved in any capacity in any Action based in whole or in part on, or arising in whole or in part out of, any matter, including the transactions contemplated hereby, existing or occurring at or prior to the Acquisition Closing Date, the D&O Indemnified Party may retain counsel reasonably satisfactory to them after consultation with Pubco; provided, however, that Pubco shall have the right to assume the defense thereof with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the D&O Indemnified Parties.
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(b) Prior to the Initial Merger Effective Time, Pubco shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to purchase and obtain, or to permit Purchaser to purchase and obtain, as of the Closing Date a tail insurance policy, to the extent available on commercially reasonable terms and at an aggregate cost of no higher than 300% of the annual premium of Purchasers directors and officers liabilities insurance policy as of the date of this Agreement, extending coverage for an aggregate period of six (6) years providing directors and officers liability insurance with respect to claims arising from facts or events that occurred on or before the Initial Closing covering (as direct beneficiaries) those persons who are as of the date of this Agreement currently covered by the Purchasers directors and officers liability insurance policy, of the type and with the amount of coverage no less favorable than those of the directors and officers liability insurance maintained as of the date of this Agreement by, or for the benefit of, the Purchaser; provided, however, that to the extent a policy as permitted by this Section 5.15(c) is purchased by Purchaser, the aggregate cost of such policy shall be deemed a Purchaser Transaction Expense but shall (i) be excluded from each of the caps set forth in the definition of Excess Purchase Transaction Expenses and (ii) in no case be deemed an Excess Purchase Transaction Expense.
(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing (i) none of the First Surviving Corporation, the Second Surviving Corporation or Pubco shall be obligated to indemnify a D&O Indemnified Party with respect to any amount in relation to a Claim of any type whatsoever to the extent such Claim (or part thereof) has been paid to the D&O Indemnified Party (or paid directly to a third party on a D&O Indemnified Partys behalf) by any directors and officers, or other type, of insurance maintained by any of First Surviving Corporation, the Second Surviving Corporation or Pubco, and (ii) no D&O Indemnified Party shall settle any Claim without the prior written consent of the First Surviving Corporation, the Second Surviving Corporation and Pubco (which consents shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), nor shall any of the First Surviving Corporation, the Second Surviving Corporation or Pubco: (A) settle any Claim without either (x) the written consent of all D&O Indemnified Parties against whom such Claim was made (which consents shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), or (y) obtaining an unconditional general release from all liability arising out of the proceeding to which the Claim relates for all D&O Indemnified Parties without admission nor finding of wrongdoing as a condition of such settlement, or (B) be liable to a D&O Indemnified Party for any amounts paid in settlement of any threatened or pending Claim effected without its prior written consent (which consents shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).
(d) On or prior to the Acquisition Closing Date, Pubco shall enter into customary indemnification agreements reasonably satisfactory to each of the Company and Purchaser with, or for the benefit of, the D&O Indemnified Parties, which indemnification agreements shall continue to be effective following the Acquisition Closing Date. To the extent applicable, on or prior to the Acquisition Closing Date, Purchaser shall countersign such indemnification agreements with respect to any D&O Indemnified Party that was a director or officer of Purchaser prior to the Initial Merger for the purposes of acknowledging the termination of any applicable indemnification agreements between such D&O Indemnified Party and Purchaser.
(e) The provisions of this Section 5.15 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.
5.16 Section 16 Matters(a) . Prior to the Acquisition Closing Date, the Parties shall take all such steps (to the extent permitted under applicable Law) as are reasonably necessary to cause any acquisition or disposition of Pubco Ordinary Shares or any derivative thereof that occurs or is deemed to occur by reason of or pursuant to the Transactions by each Person who is or will be or may become subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act with respect to Pubco, including by virtue of being deemed a director by deputization, to be exempt under Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act.
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5.17 Trust Account Proceeds. The Parties agree that after the Acquisition Closing, the funds in the Trust Account, after taking into account payments for the Redemption, and any proceeds received by Pubco or Purchaser from the PIPE Investment shall first be used to pay (i) the Purchaser Transaction Expenses, (ii) any loans owed by Purchaser to Sponsor for the Purchaser Transaction Expenses, other administrative costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of Purchaser and (iii) the Company Transaction Expenses. Such amounts, as well as any expenses that are required or permitted to be paid by delivery of Pubco Securities, will be paid at the Acquisition Closing. Any remaining cash will be transferred to a Target Company or Pubco and used for working capital and general corporate purposes.
5.18 Tax Matters.
(a) Each Party shall (i) use its respective commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Mergers to qualify, and agree not to, and not to permit or cause any of their Affiliates or Subsidiaries to, take any action which to its Knowledge could reasonably be expected to prevent or impede the Transactions from qualifying, for the Intended Tax Treatment and (ii) cause, in each case for U.S. federal income tax purposes, Merger Sub 1 to elect to be disregarded as an entity separate from its owner for U.S. federal income tax purposes as of the effective date of its formation and not subsequently change such classification effective on or prior to the Initial Closing Date. Each Party shall report the Mergers consistently with the Intended Tax Treatment and the immediately preceding sentence unless otherwise required pursuant to a determination within the meaning of Section 1313(a) of the Code.
(b) In the event that any Party seeks a tax opinion from its respective tax advisor regarding the Intended Tax Treatment of the Mergers, or the SEC requests or requires tax opinions, each Party shall use reasonable efforts to execute and deliver customary tax representation letters (not to be inconsistent with this Agreement or the other Ancillary Documents) as the applicable tax advisor may reasonably request in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to such advisor.
(c) Each of the Parties shall (and shall cause their respective Affiliates to) cooperate fully, as and to the extent reasonably requested by another Party, in connection with the filing of relevant Tax Returns, any claim for a refund of any Tax, and any audit or tax proceeding. Such cooperation shall include the retention and (upon the other Partys request) the provision (with the right to make copies) of records and information reasonably relevant to any tax proceeding or audit, making employees available on a mutually convenient basis to provide additional information and explanation of any material provided hereunder.
5.19 280G. To the extent that any disqualified individual (within the meaning of Section 280G(c) of the Code and the regulations thereunder) has the right to receive any payments or benefits that are contingent (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code) on the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and that could be deemed to constitute parachute payments (within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2)(A) of the Code and the regulations thereunder) (the Section 280G Payments), then, prior to the Closing the Company shall, or shall cause the applicable Affiliate to, use commercially reasonable best efforts to (i) solicit and obtain from each individual who is, as of the Closing Date, a disqualified individual a waiver of such disqualified individuals rights, subject to the approval described in clause (ii) below, to some or all of such payments or benefits (the Waived 280G Benefits) so that any remaining payments or benefits shall not be deemed to be excess parachute payments (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and the regulations thereunder), and (ii) with respect to each individual who executes the waiver described in clause (i), submit to a vote in the manner required under Section 280G(b)(5)(B) of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder, along with adequate disclosure intended to satisfy such requirements (including Q&A-7 of Treasury Regulations § 1.280G-1), the right of any such disqualified individual to receive the Waived 280G Benefits. In connection with the foregoing, Purchaser (a) will, no later than ten (10) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, provide the Company with any contract,
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agreement or plan entered into by the Purchaser (or at the direction of the Purchaser) and a disqualified individual (or reasonably be expected to be entered into at or prior to the Closing Date) the (the Purchaser Arrangements) to determine whether any payments made or to be made, or benefits granted or to be granted, pursuant to such Purchaser Arrangements could reasonably be considered to be parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and (b) shall cooperate with the Company in good faith to provide the Company with information necessary for the Company to make such determination and for the Company to prepare the required disclosure at least five (5) Business Days prior to the Company obtaining the waivers and soliciting the vote as set forth in this Section 5.19. In any event, the Purchasers failure to provide the Purchaser Arrangements pursuant to the terms of this Section 5.19, for any reason, will not by itself result in a breach of the covenants set forth in this Section 5.19 by the Company. At least one (1) Business Day prior to the Closing Date, the Company shall deliver to Purchaser documents evidencing the results of such vote. If any of the Waived 280G Benefits fail to be approved as contemplated above, such Waived 280G Benefits shall not be made or provided. At least three (3) Business Days prior to soliciting such waivers and soliciting such stockholder approval as contemplated in this Section 5.19, the Company shall provide to Purchaser drafts of such waivers and such stockholder approval materials (including the calculations and analysis supporting such documentation)for Purchasers review and reasonable opportunity to comment, and the Company shall in good faith consider any such comments. Nothing contained in this Section 5.19 shall be deemed to require (i) the Company to obtain a waiver from any disqualified individual or (ii) any specific outcome of the vote described in this Section 5.19.
5.20 Financials. As promptly as reasonably practicable after the date of this Agreement, and in any case prior to the date of filing of the Registration Statement, except to the extent such failure is due to Purchasers failure to comply with its obligations pursuant to Section 5.9, the Company shall deliver to Purchaser the PCAOB Audited Financial Statements and any other audited and unaudited consolidated balance sheets and the related audited or unaudited consolidated accounts of the Company that are required to be included in the Registration Statement. The Company, Purchaser and Pubco shall each use its reasonable best efforts (a) to assist the other, upon advance written notice, during normal business hours and in a manner such as to not unreasonably interfere with the normal operation of any Target Company, Purchaser or Pubco, in preparing in a timely manner any other financial information or statements (including customary pro forma financial statements) that are required to be included in the Registration Statement and any other filings to be made by Purchaser or Pubco with the SEC in connection with the Transactions and (b) to obtain the consents of its auditors with respect thereto as may be required by applicable Law or requested by the SEC in connection therewith.
ARTICLE VI
SURVIVAL
6.1 Non-Survival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants. None of the representations, warranties, covenants, obligations or other agreements in this Agreement or in any certificate, statement or instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement, including any rights arising out of any breach of such representations, warranties, covenants, obligations, agreements or other provisions, shall survive the Acquisition Closing, and all of the representations, warranties, covenants, obligations or other agreements in this Agreement or in any certificate, statement or instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement, including any rights arising out of any breach of such representations, warranties, covenants, obligations, agreements or other provisions, shall terminate and expire upon the occurrence of the Acquisition Closing (and there shall be no Liability after the Acquisition Closing in respect thereof), in each case, except for (a) those covenants and agreements contained herein that by their terms expressly apply in whole or in part at or after the Acquisition Closing and then only with respect to any breaches occurring at or after the Acquisition Closing, (b) the representations of the Company set forth in the second sentence of Section 4.3(a) and Section 4.17, which will survive for eighteen (18) months following the Acquisition Closing and (c) Article X.
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ARTICLE VII
CLOSING CONDITIONS
7.1 Conditions to Each Partys Obligations. The obligations of each Party to consummate the Initial Merger shall be subject to the satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) by the Company and Purchaser of the following conditions:
(a) Required Purchaser Shareholder Approval. The Required Purchaser Shareholder Approval Matters that are submitted to the vote of the shareholders of Purchaser at the Special Meeting in accordance with the Proxy Statement shall have been approved by the Required Purchaser Shareholder Approval.
(b) Required Company Shareholder Approval. The Required Company Shareholder Approval shall have been obtained.
(c) Requisite Regulatory Approvals. All Consents required to be obtained from or made with any Governmental Authority in order to consummate the Transactions set forth on Schedule 7.1(c) shall have been obtained or made.
(d) No Law or Order. No Governmental Authority shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any Law (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) or Order that is then in effect and which has the effect of making the Initial Closing or the Acquisition Closing illegal or which otherwise prevents or prohibits consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(e) Net Tangible Assets. Upon the Initial Closing, after giving effect to the Redemption and the PIPE Investment, Purchaser shall have net tangible assets of at least $5,000,001 (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a51-1(g)(1) of the Exchange Act).
(f) Registration Statement. The Registration Statement shall have been declared effective by the SEC and shall remain effective as of the Initial Closing.
(g) NYSE Listing. (i) Pubcos initial listing application with the NYSE in connection with the Transactions shall have been conditionally approved and (ii) the Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares to be issued in connection with the Transactions shall have been approved for listing on the NYSE, subject to official notice of issuance.
(h) Foreign Private Issuer. The Company shall not have received evidence that Pubco will not qualify as a foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 3b-4 of the Exchange Act as of the Initial Closing.
7.2 Conditions to Obligations of the Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs. In addition to the conditions specified in Section 7.1, the obligations of the Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs to consummate the Initial Closing are subject to the satisfaction or written waiver (by the Company and Pubco) of the following conditions:
(a) Representations and Warranties. All of the representations and warranties of Purchaser set forth in this Agreement and in any certificate delivered by or on behalf of Purchaser pursuant hereto shall be true and correct on and as of the date of this Agreement and on and as of the Closing Date as if made on the Closing Date, except for (i) those representations and warranties that address matters only as of a particular date (which representations and warranties shall have been accurate as of such date), (ii) with respect to the Purchaser Fundamental Representations, any failures to be true and correct in all material
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respects, and (iii) for all other representations and warranties of Purchaser, any failures to be true and correct that (without giving effect to any qualifications or limitations as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect), individually or in the aggregate, have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on, or with respect to, Purchaser.
(b) Agreements and Covenants. Purchaser shall have performed in all material respects all of its obligations and complied in all material respects with all of its agreements and covenants under this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it on or prior to the Closing Date.
(c) No Material Adverse Effect. No Material Adverse Effect shall have occurred with respect to Purchaser since the date of this Agreement which is continuing and uncured.
(d) Closing Deliveries.
(i) Officer Certificate. Purchaser shall have delivered to the Company and Pubco a certificate, dated the Closing Date, signed by an executive officer of Purchaser in such capacity, certifying as to the satisfaction of the conditions specified in Sections 7.2(a), 7.2(b) and 7.2(c) with respect to Purchaser.
(ii) Secretary Certificate. Purchaser shall have delivered to the Company and Pubco a certificate from its secretary or other executive officer certifying as to, and attaching, (A) copies of Purchasers Organizational Documents as in effect as of the Closing Date (immediately prior to the Initial Merger Effective Time), (B) the resolutions of Purchasers board of directors authorizing and approving the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Documents to which it is a party or by which it is bound, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, (C) evidence that the Required Purchaser Shareholder Approval has been obtained and (D) the incumbency of officers authorized to execute this Agreement or any Ancillary Document to which Purchaser is a party or otherwise bound.
(iii) Good Standing. Purchaser shall have delivered to the Company and Pubco a good standing certificate (or similar documents applicable for such jurisdictions) for Purchaser certified as of a date no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the Closing Date from the proper Governmental Authority of Purchasers jurisdiction of organization.
(iv) Registration Rights Agreement. The Company and Pubco shall have received a duly executed copy of the Registration Rights Agreement, duly executed by Purchaser and each Purchaser equityholder party thereto.
(v) Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreement. Pubco shall have received a copy of the Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreement, duly executed by Purchaser and the warrant agent thereunder.
7.3 Conditions to Obligations of Purchaser. In addition to the conditions specified in Section 7.1, the obligations of Purchaser to consummate the Initial Closing are subject to the satisfaction or written waiver (by Purchaser) of the following conditions:
(a) Representations and Warranties. All of the representations and warranties of the Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs set forth in this Agreement and in any certificate delivered by or on behalf of the Company, Pubco or either Merger Sub pursuant hereto shall be true and correct on and as of the date of this Agreement and on and as of the Closing Date as if made on the Closing Date, and the representations and warranties of Block.one and its Affiliates set forth in Sections 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 and 6.6 of
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the Contribution Agreement (the Contribution Agreement Representations) shall be true and correct on and as of the Closing Date as if made on the Closing Date, in each case except for (i) those representations and warranties that address matters only as of a particular date (which representations and warranties shall have been accurate as of such date), (ii) with respect to the representations and warranties contained in the first sentence of Section 3.5, the second and third sentences of Section 4.3 and Section 4.17, which shall be true and correct other than de minimis inaccuracies, (iii) with respect to the Company and Pubco Fundamental Representations, any failures to be true and correct in all material respects, (iv) with respect to the representations and warranties contained in the last two sentences of Section 4.13(a), which shall be true and correct other than any failures to be true and correct that (without giving effect to any qualifications or limitations as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect), individually or in the aggregate, have not had and would not reasonably be expected to delay or have a lasting impact on the ability of the Target Companies, taken as a whole, to implement the Business Plan in all material respects, and (v) for all other representations and warranties of the Company, Pubco, and the Merger Subs, and the Contribution Agreement Representations, any failures to be true and correct that (without giving effect to any qualifications or limitations as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect), individually or in the aggregate, have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on, or with respect to, the Company, Pubco, or either Merger Sub, as applicable.
(b) Agreements and Covenants. The Company, Pubco, and the Merger Subs shall have performed in all material respects all of their respective obligations and complied in all material respects with all of their respective agreements and covenants under this Agreement to be performed or complied with by them on or prior to the Closing Date.
(c) No Material Adverse Effect. No Material Adverse Effect shall have occurred with respect to the Company since the date of this Agreement which is continuing and uncured.
(d) Certain Ancillary Documents. Each of the Non-Competition Agreement and each Company Lock-Up Agreement and Standstill Agreement shall be in full force and effect in accordance with the terms thereof as of the Closing Date.
(e) Closing Deliveries.
(i) Officer Certificate. Purchaser shall have received a certificate from the Company, dated as the Closing Date, signed by an executive officer of the Company in such capacity, certifying as to the satisfaction of the conditions specified in Sections 7.3(a), 7.3(b) and 7.3(c) with respect to the Company. Pubco shall have delivered to Purchaser a certificate, dated the Closing Date, signed by an executive officer of Pubco in such capacity, certifying as to the satisfaction of the conditions specified in Sections 7.3(a), 7.3(b) and 7.3(c) with respect to Pubco and the Merger Subs, as applicable.
(ii) Secretary Certificates. The Company and Pubco shall each have delivered to Purchaser a certificate from its secretary or other executive officer certifying as to the validity and effectiveness of, and attaching, (A) copies of its Organizational Documents as in effect as of the Closing Date (immediately prior to the Effective Time), (B) the resolutions of its board of directors and shareholders, as applicable, authorizing and approving the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is a party or bound, and the consummation of the Transactions, and (C) the incumbency of its officers authorized to execute this Agreement or any Ancillary Document to which it is a party or otherwise bound.
(iii) Good Standing. The Company shall have delivered to Purchaser good standing certificates (or similar documents applicable for such jurisdictions) for each Target Company certified as of a date no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the Closing Date from the proper Governmental
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Authority of the Target Companys jurisdiction of organization, to the extent that good standing certificates or similar documents are generally available in such jurisdiction. Pubco shall have delivered to Purchaser good standing certificates (or similar documents applicable for such jurisdictions) for each of Pubco and the Merger Subs certified as of a date no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the Closing Date from the proper Governmental Authority of Pubcos and Merger Subs jurisdiction of organization, in each case to the extent that good standing certificates or similar documents are generally available in such jurisdiction.
(iv) Registration Rights Agreement. Purchaser shall have received a copy of the Registration Rights Agreement, duly executed by Pubco and each Company shareholder party thereto.
(v) Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreement. Purchaser shall have received a copy of the Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreement, duly executed by Pubco and the warrant agent thereunder.
(f) Pubco Charter Amendment. At or prior to the Initial Closing, the shareholders of Pubco shall have amended and restated the memorandum and articles of association of Pubco in substantially the form attached as Exhibit L hereto (the Amended Pubco Charter).
(g) Contribution Agreement and Master Services Agreement. The Contribution Agreement and Master Services Agreement shall be in of in full force and effect in accordance with their respective terms and there shall be no material breach which is continuing and uncured of the Contribution Agreement or the Master Services Agreement.
7.4 Conditions to Acquisition Closing. Unless waived in writing (where permissible) by the Company and Purchaser, the obligations of each Party to consummate the Acquisition Merger shall be subject to the Initial Closing having occurred.
7.5 Frustration of Conditions. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, no Party may rely on the failure of any condition set forth in this Article VII to be satisfied if such failure was caused by the failure of such Party or its Affiliates (or with respect to the Company, any Target Company, Pubco or the Merger Subs) to comply with or perform any of its covenants or obligations set forth in this Agreement in all material respects.
ARTICLE VIII
TERMINATION AND EXPENSES
8.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated and the transactions contemplated hereby may be abandoned at any time prior to the Initial Closing as follows:
(a) by mutual written consent of Purchaser and the Company;
(b) by written notice by Purchaser or the Company if any of the conditions to the Initial Closing set forth in Article VII have not been satisfied or waived by March 8, 2022(the Outside Date); provided, that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 8.1(b) shall not be available to a Party if the breach or violation by such Party or its Affiliates (or with respect to the Company, Pubco or the Merger Subs) of any representation, warranty, covenant or obligation under this Agreement was the proximate cause of, or proximately resulted in, the failure of the Initial Closing to occur on or before the Outside Date;
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(c) by written notice by either Purchaser or the Company if a Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction shall have issued an Order or taken any other action permanently restraining, enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and such Order or other action has become final and non-appealable; provided, however, that the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 8.1(c) shall not be available to a Party if the failure by such Party or its Affiliates (or with respect to the Company, Pubco or the Merger Subs) to comply with any provision of this Agreement has been a substantial cause of, or substantially resulted in, such action by such Governmental Authority;
(d) by written notice by the Company to Purchaser, if (i) there has been a breach by Purchaser of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement, or if any representation or warranty of Purchaser shall have become untrue or materially inaccurate, in any case, which would result in a failure of a condition set forth in Section 7.2(a) or Section 7.2(b) to be satisfied, and (ii) the breach or inaccuracy is incapable of being cured or is not cured before the earlier of (A) end of the twentieth day after written notice of such breach or inaccuracy is provided to Purchaser by the Company or (B) the Outside Date; provided, that the Company shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 8.1(d) if at such time the Company, Pubco, or either Merger Sub is in uncured breach of this Agreement which would result in a failure of any condition set forth in Section 7.3(a) or Section 7.3(b) from being satisfied;
(e) by written notice by Purchaser to the Company, if (i) there has been a breach by the Company, Pubco, or either Merger Sub of any of their respective representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement, or if any representation or warranty of such Parties shall have become untrue or inaccurate, in any case, which would result in a failure of a condition set forth in Section 7.3(a) or Section 7.3(b) to be satisfied, and (ii) the breach or inaccuracy is incapable of being cured or is not cured before the earlier of (A) end of the twentieth (20th) day after written notice of such breach or inaccuracy is provided to the Company by Purchaser or (B) the Outside Date; provided, that Purchaser shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 8.1(e) if at such time Purchaser is in uncured breach of this Agreement which would result in a failure of any condition set forth in Section 7.2(a) or Section 7.2(b) from being satisfied;
(f) by written notice by either Purchaser or the Company to the other if the Special Meeting is held (including any adjournment or postponement thereof) and has concluded, Purchasers shareholders have duly voted, and the Required Purchaser Shareholder Approval was not obtained;
(g) by written notice by Purchaser to the Company if the PCAOB Audited Financial Statements have not been delivered to Purchaser on or prior to October 8, 2021; provided, that Purchaser shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 8.1(g) if at such time Purchaser is in uncured breach of its obligations pursuant to Section 5.9 of this Agreement and such uncured breach would result in a failure of the Companys ability to deliver the PCAOB Audited Financial Statements; or
(h) by written notice by the Company to Purchaser, if Purchasers board of directors has made a Change in Recommendation.
8.2 Effect of Termination. This Agreement may only be terminated in the circumstances described in Section 8.1 and pursuant to a written notice delivered by the applicable Party to the other applicable Parties, which sets forth the basis for such termination, including the provision of Section 8.1 under which such termination is made. In the event of the valid termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1, this Agreement shall forthwith become void, and there shall be no Liability on the part of any Party, any of their respective Affiliates or any of their and their Affiliates respective Representatives, and all rights and obligations of each Party shall cease, except: (i) Sections 5.11(a), 5.12, 8.3, 9.1, Article X and this Section 8.2 shall survive the termination of this Agreement, (ii) nothing herein shall relieve any Party from Liability for any Fraud Claim against such Party prior to termination of this Agreement, and (iii)
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nothing herein shall relieve the Company, Pubco or the Merger Subs from Liability for willful breach (in each case of clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) above, subject to Section 9.1). Without limiting the foregoing, and except as provided in Sections 8.3 and this Section 8.2 (but subject to Section 9.1, and subject to the right to seek injunctions, specific performance or other equitable relief in accordance with Section 10.6), the Parties sole right prior to the Initial Closing with respect to any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or other agreement contained in this Agreement by another Party or with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be the right, if applicable, to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1.
8.3 Fees and Expenses. Subject to Section 9.1, unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement, all fees and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the fees and disbursements of counsel, financial advisors and accountants, shall be paid by the Party incurring such fees or expenses; provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, (a) if this Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, the Company shall pay, or cause to be paid, all unpaid Company Transaction Expenses and Purchaser shall pay, or cause to be paid, all unpaid Purchaser Transaction Expenses and (b) if each of the Initial Closing and the Acquisition Closing occurs, then Pubco shall pay, or cause to be paid, all unpaid Company Transaction Expenses and all unpaid Purchaser Transaction Expenses.
ARTICLE IX
WAIVERS AND RELEASES
9.1 Waiver of Claims Against Trust. Reference is made to the IPO Prospectus. Each of the Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs hereby represents and warrants that it understands that Purchaser has established the Trust Account containing the proceeds of the IPO and the overallotment shares acquired by Purchasers underwriters and from certain private placements occurring simultaneously with the IPO (including interest accrued from time to time thereon) for the benefit of Purchasers public shareholders (including overallotment shares acquired by Purchasers underwriters) (the Public Shareholders) and that, except as otherwise described in the IPO Prospectus, Purchaser may disburse monies from the Trust Account only: (a) to the Public Shareholders in the event they elect to redeem their shares of Purchaser Class A Shares in connection with the consummation of its initial business combination (as such term is used in the IPO Prospectus) (Business Combination) or in connection with a shareholder vote to amend Purchasers Organizational Documents to modify the substance or timing of Purchasers obligation to provide holders of Purchaser Class A Shares the right to have their shares redeemed in connection with a Business Combination or to redeem 100% of Purchaser Class A Shares if Purchaser does not complete a Business Combination within 24 months (or 27 months if Purchaser has executed a letter of intent, agreement in principle or definitive agreement for its Business Combination within 24 months after the closing of the IPO but has not completed the Business Combination within such 24 month period) from the closing of the IPO or with respect to any other provision relating to the rights of holders of Purchaser Class A Shares, (b) to the Public Shareholders if Purchaser fails to consummate a Business Combination within 24 months after the closing of the IPO (or 27 months if Purchaser has executed a letter of intent, agreement in principle or definitive agreement for its Business Combination within 24 months after the closing of the IPO but has not completed the Business Combination within such 24 month period, subject to further extension by amendment to Purchasers Organizational Documents), (c) with respect to any interest earned on the amounts held in the Trust Account, amounts necessary to pay for any income taxes, and (d) to Purchaser after the consummation of a Business Combination, in each case, subject to the Trust Agreement. For and in consideration of Purchaser entering into this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, each of the Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs hereby agrees on behalf of itself and its Affiliates that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, none of the Company, Pubco or the Merger Subs nor any of their respective Affiliates do now or shall at any time hereafter have any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to
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any monies in the Trust Account, or make any claim against the Trust Account, regardless of whether such claim arises as a result of, in connection with or relating in any way to, this Agreement or any proposed or actual business relationship between Purchaser or any of its Representatives, on the one hand, and the Company, Pubco or the Merger Subs or any of their respective Representatives, on the other hand, or any other matter, and regardless of whether such claim arises based on contract, tort, equity or any other theory of legal liability (collectively, the Released Claims). Each of the Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs on behalf of itself and its Affiliates hereby irrevocably waives any Released Claims that any such Party or any of its Affiliates may have against the Trust Account now or in the future as a result of, or arising out of, any negotiations, contracts or agreements with Purchaser or its Representatives and will not seek recourse against the Trust Account for any reason whatsoever (including for an alleged breach of this Agreement or any other agreement with Purchaser or its Affiliates). The Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs each agrees and acknowledges that such irrevocable waiver is material to this Agreement and specifically relied upon by Purchaser and its Affiliates to induce Purchaser to enter in this Agreement, and each of the Company, Pubco, and Merger Subs further intends and understands such waiver to be valid, binding and enforceable against such Party and each of its Affiliates under applicable Law. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (A) the Company, Pubco and the Merger Subs or any of their respective Affiliates may commence any action or proceeding based upon, in connection with, relating to or arising out of any matter relating to Purchaser or its Representatives, which proceeding seeks, in whole or in part, monetary relief against Purchaser or its Representatives, against assets or funds held outside of the Trust Account (including any funds released from the Trust Account and assets that are acquired with such funds); provided that such claim shall not permit such Party or any of its Affiliates (or any Person claiming on any of their behaves or in lieu of them) to have any claim against the Trust Account or any amounts contained therein, and (B) nothing herein shall limit or prohibit the Company, Pubco, and the Merger Subs or any of their respective Affiliates from pursuing a claim against Purchaser for specific performance or other equitable relief. This Section 9.1 shall survive termination of this Agreement for any reason.
ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS
10.1 Notices. All notices, consents, waivers and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered (i) in person, (ii) by facsimile or other electronic means, with confirmation of receipt, (iii) one Business Day after being sent, if sent by reputable, nationally recognized overnight courier service or (iv) three (3) Business Days after being mailed, if sent by registered or certified mail, pre-paid and return receipt requested, in each case to the applicable Party at the following addresses (or at such other address for a Party as shall be specified by like notice):
If to Purchaser at or prior to the Initial Closing, to:
Far Peak Acquisition Corporation
New
York, New York 10011
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with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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If to the Company at or prior to the Initial Closing, to:
Bullish Global
309, Ugland House Grand Cayman KY1-1104 Cayman Islands
Attn: CLO |
with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:
Email: notices@bullish.com
and
Kirkland & Ellis 26th Floor, Gloucester Tower, The Landmark 15 Queens Road Central Hong Kong Attn: Daniel Dusek and Joseph Raymond Casey Facsimile No.: +852 3761 3301 Telephone No.: +852 3761 9140
Email:
daniel.dusek@kirkland.com;
and
Kirkland & Ellis LLP 601 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10022 United States Attn: David Feirstein and Francisco Morales Barron
Facsimile No.:
+1 (212) 446 4900
Email: david.feirstein@kirkland.com;
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If to Pubco, Merger Sub 1 or Merger Sub 2 at or prior to the Initial Closing, to:
Bullish
309, Ugland House Grand Cayman KY1-1104 Cayman Islands Attn: CLO |
with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:
Email: notices@bullish.com
and
Kirkland & Ellis 26th Floor, Gloucester Tower, The Landmark 15 Queens Road Central Hong Kong Attn: Daniel Dusek and Joseph Raymond Casey Facsimile No.: +852 3761 3301 Telephone No.: +852 3761 9140
Email:
daniel.dusek@kirkland.com;
and
Kirkland & Ellis LLP 601 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10022 United States Attn: David Feirstein and Francisco Morales Barron
Facsimile No.:
+1 (212) 446 4900
Email:
david.feirstein@kirkland.com;
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If to Pubco, Purchaser or the Company after the Acquisition Closing, to:
Bullish
309, Ugland House Grand Cayman KY1-1104 Cayman Islands
Attn: CLO |
with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:
Email: notices@bullish.com
and
Kirkland & Ellis 26th Floor, Gloucester Tower, The Landmark 15 Queens Road Central Hong Kong Attn: Daniel Dusek and Joseph Raymond Casey Facsimile No.: +852 3761 3301 Telephone No.: +852 3761 9140
Email:
daniel.dusek@kirkland.com;
and
Kirkland & Ellis LLP 601 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10022 United States Attn: David Feirstein and Francisco Morales Barron
Facsimile No.:
+1 (212) 446 4900
Email: david.feirstein@kirkland.com;
and
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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10.2 Binding Effect; Assignment. Subject to Section 10.3, this Agreement and all of the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure solely to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. This Agreement shall not be assigned by any Party, by operation of Law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Purchaser, Pubco and the Company, and any assignment without such consent shall be null and void; provided that no such assignment shall relieve the assigning Party of its obligations hereunder.
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10.3 Third Parties. Except for the rights of the D&O Indemnified Persons set forth in Section 5.15, of the Sponsor set forth in Section 5.17, of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (ML) set forth in Section 10.14(a) and Kirkland & Ellis LLP (K&E) set forth in Section 10.14(b), which the Parties acknowledge and agree are express third party beneficiaries of this Agreement, nothing contained in this Agreement or in any instrument or document executed by any party in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby shall create any rights in, or be deemed to have been executed for the benefit of, any Person that is not a Party hereto or thereto or a successor or permitted assign of such a Party. For the avoidance of doubt, no shareholder of Pubco after the Initial Closing or the Acquisition Closing (in his, her or its capacity as such) is a third party beneficiary of this Agreement or shall have any rights hereunder.
10.4 Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement and all Actions (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) that may be based upon, arise out of or relate to this Agreement or the negotiation, execution or performance hereof (including any claim or cause of action based upon, arising out of or related to any representation or warranty made in or in connection with this Agreement or as an inducement to enter into this Agreement) shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the Laws (both substantive and procedural) of the State of Delaware, without regard to the conflict of laws principles thereof, except that the Mergers, the internal affairs of Purchaser and any provisions of this Agreement that are expressly or otherwise required to be governed by the Cayman Act, shall be governed by the Laws of the Cayman Islands (without giving effect to choice of law principles thereof) in respect of which the Parties irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Cayman Islands. Subject to the immediately preceding sentence, all Actions arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be heard and determined exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or to the extent such Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, any federal court within the State of Delaware (and any courts having jurisdiction over appeals therefrom) (the Specified Courts). Each Party hereto hereby (a) submits to the exclusive personal and subject matter jurisdiction of any Specified Court for the purpose of any Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement brought by any Party hereto and (b) irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert by way of motion, defense or otherwise, in any such Action, any claim that it is not subject to the personal or subject matter jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that the Action is brought in an inconvenient forum, that the venue of the Action is improper, or that this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby may not be enforced in or by any Specified Court. Each Party agrees that a final judgment in any Action shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law. Each Party irrevocably consents to the service of the summons and complaint and any other process in any other Action relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, on behalf of itself, or its property, by personal delivery of copies of such process to such Party at the applicable address set forth in Section 10.1. Nothing in this Section 10.4 shall affect the right of any Party to serve legal process in any other manner permitted by Law.
10.5 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY ACTION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, IN EACH CASE, WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, EQUITY, OR OTHERWISE. EACH PARTY HERETO (A) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF ANY ACTION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THAT FOREGOING WAIVER AND (B) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 10.5.
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10.6 Specific Performance. Each Party acknowledges that the rights of each Party to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby are unique, recognizes and affirms that in the event of a breach of this Agreement by any Party, money damages may be inadequate and the non-breaching Parties may have not adequate remedy at law, and agree that irreparable damage may occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed by an applicable Party in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. Accordingly, each Party shall be entitled to seek an injunction, restraining order or other equitable remedy to prevent or remedy any breach of this Agreement and to seek to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, in each case, without the requirement to post any bond or other security or to prove that money damages would be inadequate, this being in addition to any other right or remedy to which such Party may be entitled under this Agreement, at law or in equity.
10.7 Severability. In case any provision in this Agreement shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in a jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified or deleted, as to the jurisdiction involved, only to the extent necessary to render the same valid, legal and enforceable, and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby nor shall the validity, legality or enforceability of such provision be affected thereby in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the Parties will substitute for any invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision a suitable and equitable provision that carries out, so far as may be valid, legal and enforceable, the intent and purpose of such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision.
10.8 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended, supplemented or modified only by execution of a written instrument signed by Purchaser, Pubco and the Company.
10.9 Waiver. Each of Purchaser, Pubco and the Company on behalf of itself and its Affiliates, may in its sole discretion (i) extend the time for the performance of any obligation or other act of any other non-Affiliated Party hereto, (ii) waive any inaccuracy in the representations and warranties by such other non-Affiliated Party contained herein or in any document delivered pursuant hereto and (iii) waive compliance by such other non-Affiliated Party with any covenant or condition contained herein. Any such extension or waiver shall be valid only if set forth in an instrument in writing signed by the Party or Parties to be bound thereby. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no failure or delay by a Party 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.
10.10 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the documents or instruments referred to herein, including any exhibits, annexes and schedules attached hereto, which exhibits, annexes and schedules are incorporated herein by reference, together with the Ancillary Documents, embody the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties hereto in respect of the subject matter contained herein. There are no restrictions, promises, representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings, other than those expressly set forth or referred to herein or the documents or instruments referred to herein, which collectively supersede all prior agreements and the understandings among the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein.
10.11 Interpretation. The table of contents and the Article and Section headings contained in this Agreement are solely for the purpose of reference, and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) any pronoun used in this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and words in the singular, including any defined terms, include the plural and vice versa; (b) reference to any Person includes such Persons successors and assigns and reference to a Person in a particular capacity excludes such Person in any other capacity; (c) any accounting term used and not otherwise defined in this Agreement or any Ancillary Document has the meaning assigned to such term in accordance with IFRS or GAAP,
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based on the accounting principles used by the applicable Person; (d) including (and with correlative meaning include) means including without limiting the generality of any description preceding or succeeding such term and shall be deemed in each case to be followed by the words without limitation; (e) the words herein, hereto, and hereby and other words of similar import in this Agreement shall be deemed in each case to refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Section or other subdivision of this Agreement; (f) the word if and other words of similar import when used herein shall be deemed in each case to be followed by the phrase and only if; (g) the term or means and/or; (h) the word day means calendar day unless Business Day is expressly specified; (i) any agreement, instrument, insurance policy, Law or Order defined or referred to herein or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein means such agreement, instrument, insurance policy, Law or Order 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, regulations, rules or orders) by succession of comparable successor statutes, regulations, rules or orders and references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein; (j) except as otherwise indicated, all references in this Agreement to the words Section, Article, Schedule, Annex and Exhibit are intended to refer to Sections, Articles, Schedules, Annexes and Exhibits to this Agreement; and (k) the term Dollars or $ means United States dollars. Any reference in this Agreement to a Persons directors shall include any member of such Persons governing body and any reference in this Agreement to a Persons officers shall include any Person filling a substantially similar position for such Person. Any reference in this Agreement or any Ancillary Document to a Persons shareholders or stockholders shall include any applicable owners of the equity interests of such Person, in whatever form. The Parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. Consequently, in the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement. To the extent that any Contract, document, certificate or instrument is represented and warranted to by the Company to be given, delivered, provided or made available by the Company, in order for such Contract, document, certificate or instrument to have been deemed to have been given, delivered, provided and made available to Purchaser or its Representatives, such Contract, document, certificate or instrument shall have been posted to the electronic data site maintained on behalf of the Company for the benefit of Purchaser and its Representatives and Purchaser and its Representatives have been given access to the electronic folders containing such information at least two (2) Business Days prior to the date of this Agreement.
10.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and delivered (including by facsimile, e-mail or other electronic 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.
10.13 No Recourse. Notwithstanding anything that may be expressed or implied in this Agreement, the Parties acknowledge and agree that no recourse under this Agreement or under any Ancillary Documents shall be had against any Person that is not a party to this Agreement or such Ancillary Document, including any past, present or future director, officer, agent, employee or other Representative of any past, present or future equity holder of any Party or of any Affiliate or successor or assignee thereof (collectively, the Non-Recourse Parties), as such, whether by the enforcement of any assessment or by any legal or equitable proceeding, or by virtue of any statute, regulation or other applicable Law; provided that the Parties acknowledges and agrees that Purchaser sole and exclusive recourse following the Closing in respect of claims for any breach of or inaccuracy in the representations and warranties in Section 4.3(a) and Section 4.17 shall be the recourse obligations of Block.one under the recourse agreement duly executed by Block.one and Pubco simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and not under this Agreement or otherwise against the other Non-Recourse Parties of the Company.
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10.14 Legal Representation.
(a) The Parties agree that, notwithstanding the fact that ML may have, prior to Initial Closing, jointly represented Purchaser and the Sponsor in connection with this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents and the Transactions, and has also represented Purchaser, Sponsor and/or their respective Affiliates in connection with matters other than the transaction that is the subject of this Agreement, ML will be permitted in the future, after the Initial Closing, to represent the Sponsor or its Affiliates in connection with matters in which such Persons are adverse to Pubco, Purchaser or any of their respective Affiliates, including any disputes arising out of, or related to, this Agreement. The Company, Pubco, and the Merger Subs hereby agree, in advance, to waive (and to cause their Affiliates to waive) any actual or potential conflict of interest that may hereafter arise in connection with MLs future representation of one or more of the Sponsor or its Affiliates in which the interests of such Person are adverse to the interests of Pubco, the Merger Subs, Purchaser and/or the Company or any of their respective Affiliates, including any matters that arise out of this Agreement or that are substantially related to this Agreement or to any prior representation by ML of the Sponsor, Purchaser or any of their respective Affiliates. The Parties acknowledge and agree that, for the purposes of the attorney-client privilege, the Sponsor shall be deemed the client of ML with respect to the negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents. All such communications shall remain privileged after the Initial Closing and the privilege and the expectation of client confidence relating thereto shall belong solely to the Sponsor, shall be controlled by the Sponsor and shall not pass to or be claimed by Pubco or Purchaser; provided, further, that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a waiver by Pubco, Purchaser or any of their respective Affiliates of any applicable privileges or protections that can or may be asserted to prevent disclosure of any such communications to any third party.
(b) The Parties agree that, notwithstanding the fact that K&E may have, prior to the Acquisition Closing, represented the Company and Pubco in connection with this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents and the Transactions, and has also represented the Company, Pubco and/or their respective Affiliates in connection with matters other than the transaction that is the subject of this Agreement, K&E will be permitted in the future, after the Acquisition Closing, to represent the shareholders or holders of other equity interests of the Company on or prior to the Initial Closing or any of their respective directors, members, partners, officers, employees or Affiliates (other than Pubco or the Second Surviving Corporation) (collectively, the Block.one Group) in connection with matters in which such Persons are adverse to Pubco or the Second Surviving Corporation, including any disputes arising out of, or related to, this Agreement. The Company, Pubco, and the Merger Subs hereby agree, in advance, to waive (and to cause their Affiliates to waive) any actual or potential conflict of interest that may hereafter arise in connection with K&Es future representation of any member of the Block.one Group in which the interests of such Person are adverse to the interests of Pubco, the Merger Subs, Purchaser and/or the Company or any of their respective Affiliates, including any matters that arise out of this Agreement or that are substantially related to this Agreement or to any prior representation by K&E of any member of the Block.one Group. The Parties acknowledge and agree that, for the purposes of the attorney-client privilege, the Company and the Block.one Group shall be deemed the client of K&E with respect to the negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents. All such communications shall remain privileged after the Acquisition Closing and the privilege and the expectation of client confidence relating thereto shall belong solely to the Block.one Group, shall be controlled by the Block.one Group and shall not pass to or be claimed by Pubco or the Second Surviving Corporation; provided, further, that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a waiver by Pubco, the Second Surviving Corporation or any of their respective Affiliates of any applicable privileges or protections that can or may be asserted to prevent disclosure of any such communications to any third party.
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ARTICLE XI
DEFINITIONS
11.1 Certain Definitions. For purpose of this Agreement, the following capitalized terms have the following meanings:
Acquisition Merger Consideration means an aggregate value equal to (i) the Digital Asset Market Value, plus (ii) Two Billion Five Hundred Million U.S. Dollars ($2,500,000,000), plus (iii) the Closing Company Cash, plus (iv) the Excess Purchaser Transaction Expenses, if any.
Action means any charge, claim, demand, notice of noncompliance or violation, action, complaint, petition, investigation, appeal, suit, litigation, arbitration or other similar proceeding initiated or conducted by a mediator, arbitrator or Governmental Authority, whether administrative, civil, regulatory or criminal, and whether at law or in equity, or otherwise under any applicable Law.
Affiliate means, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly Controlling, Controlled by, or under common Control with such Person. For the avoidance of doubt, Sponsor shall be deemed to be an Affiliate of Purchaser prior to the Initial Closing.
Ancillary Documents means each agreement, instrument or document attached hereto as an Exhibit, including the Company Lock-Up Agreements, the Purchaser Lock-Up Agreements, the Non-Competition Agreement, the Target Voting Agreement, the Sponsor Voting Agreement, the Standstill Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreement, the Subscription Agreements, the Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreement and the Amended Pubco Charter and the other agreements, certificates and instruments to be executed or delivered by any of the Parties hereto in connection with or pursuant to this Agreement (including the Contribution Agreement and the Master Services Agreement).
Audited Financial Statements means the audited consolidated financial statements of the Target Companies (including, in each case, any related notes thereto), consisting of the audited consolidated balance sheets of the Target Companies as of the Balance Sheet Date and the related consolidated audited income statements, changes in shareholder equity and statements of cash flows for the year then ended.
Balance Sheet Date means December 31, 2020.
Benefit Plans of any Person means any deferred compensation, incentive compensation, equity purchase or other equity-based compensation plan, employment, severance or termination pay, holiday, vacation or other bonus plan or practice, hospitalization or other medical, life or other welfare benefit insurance, profit sharing, pension, or retirement plan and each other employee benefit plan, program, agreement or arrangement (whether written or unwritten), including each employee benefit plan as such term is defined under Section 3(3) of ERISA (whether or not subject to ERISA), maintained, sponsored or contributed to, or required to be contributed to, by a Person for the benefit of any current or former employee or individual service provider of such Person, or with respect to which such Person has any Liability.
Business Day means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday on which commercial banking institutions in New York, New York, Hong Kong or the Cayman Islands are authorized to close for business.
Business Plan means the version of the business plan as posted as of the date of this Agreement to the electronic data site maintained on behalf of the Company for the benefit of the Purchaser and its Representatives.
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Cayman Act means the Cayman Islands Companies Act (2021 Revision).
Closing Company Cash means, as of the Reference Time, the aggregate cash and cash equivalents of the Target Companies on hand or in bank accounts, including deposits in transit; provided, however, Closing Company Cash shall not include any Digital Assets.
Closing Date means the date on which the Initial Closing and the Acquisition Closing occur.
Code means the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Company and Pubco Fundamental Representations means the representations and warranties contained in Sections 3.1 (Organization and Standing), 3.2 (Authorization; Binding Agreement) 3.5 (Capitalization) other than the first sentence of Section 3.5(a), 3.10 (Finders and Brokers), 4.1 (Organization and Standing), 4.2 (Authorization; Binding Agreement), 4.3 (Capitalization) other than the second sentence of Section 4.3(a), 4.4 (Subsidiaries) and 4.23 (Finders and Brokers).
Company Confidential Information means all confidential or proprietary documents and information concerning the Target Companies, Pubco, the Merger Subs or any of their respective Representatives, furnished in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby; provided, however, that Company Confidential Information shall not include any information which, (i) at the time of disclosure by Purchaser or its Representatives, is generally available publicly and was not disclosed in breach of this Agreement or (ii) at the time of the disclosure by any Target Company, Pubco, the Merger Subs or their respective Representatives to Purchaser or its Representatives was previously known by such receiving party, other than from any Target Company, Pubco, the Merger Subs or their respective Representatives, without violation of Law or any confidentiality obligation by the Person receiving such Company Confidential Information.
Company Equity Plan means the Bullish Incentive Plan of the Company adopted by the board of directors of the Company on December 30, 2020, as amended.
Company Financials means the Audited Financial Statements and the Interim Financial Statements.
Company Option means, as of any determination time, each option to purchase Company Class C Common Shares that is outstanding and unexercised and granted under the Company Equity Plan.
Company RSU means, as of any determination time, each restricted stock unit payable in Company Class C Common Shares or whose value is determined by reference to the value of Company Class C Common Shares that is outstanding and granted under the Company Equity Plan.
Company Shares means collectively, the Company Class A Common Shares, the Company Class B Preference Shares and the Company Class C Common Shares.
Company Transaction Expenses means all fees and expenses of any of the Target Companies, Pubco or the Merger Subs (and not otherwise expressly allocated to Purchaser pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any Ancillary Document) incurred or payable as of the Closing Date in connection with the negotiation, preparation or execution of this Agreement or any Ancillary Document, the performance of their covenants or agreements in this Agreement or any Ancillary Document or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, including (a) the fees and expenses of
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outside legal counsel, accountants, advisors, brokers, investment bankers, consultants, or other agents or service providers of the Target Companies, Pubco or the Merger Subs, (b) all bonuses, change in control payments, retention payments, severance payments or similar payments payable in connection with the execution of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, and the amount of the employer portion of any employment Taxes payable with respect to such payments, and (c) any other fees, expenses, commissions or other amounts that are expressly allocated to any Target Company, Pubco or the Merger Subs pursuant to this Agreement or any Ancillary Document.
Consent means any consent, approval, waiver, authorization or Permit of, or notice to or declaration or filing with any Governmental Authority or any other Person.
Contracts means all binding contracts, agreements, arrangements, bonds, notes, indentures, mortgages, debt instruments, purchase order, licenses (and all other binding contracts, agreements or binding arrangements concerning Intellectual Property), franchises, leases and other instruments or obligations of any kind, written or oral (including any amendments and other modifications thereto).
Control of a Person means (a) the ownership of, or ability to direct the casting of, more than fifty percent (50%) of the total voting rights conferred by all the share then in issue and conferring the rights to vote at all general meetings of such Person or (b) the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise. Controlled, Controlling and under common Control with have correlative meanings.
Copyrights means any works of authorship, mask works and all copyrights therein, including all renewals and extensions, copyright registrations and applications for registration and renewal, and non-registered copyrights.
COVID-19 shall mean SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and any evolutions or mutations thereof or related or associated epidemics, pandemic or disease outbreaks.
COVID-19 Measures shall mean any quarantine, shelter in place, stay at home, workforce reduction, social distancing, shut down, closure, sequester, safety or similar Laws, guidelines or recommendations promulgated by any applicable Governmental Authority, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization, in each case, in connection with or in response to COVID-19 or any other epidemics, pandemics or disease outbreaks, including the CARES Act and Families First Act, for similarly situated companies.
Digital Asset Market Value means as of the date of the Company Closing Statement, the market value equivalent of Digital Assets set forth on the Company Closing Statement calculated based on the mechanism set forth on Schedule 11.1 of the Company Disclosure Schedules.
ERISA means the U.S. Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
ERISA Affiliate means any Person that, together with any other Person, would be, at any relevant time, deemed a single employer within the meaning of Section 4001(b)(1) of ERISA or Section 414 of the Code.
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Excess Purchaser Transaction Expenses means the sum of the amount by which (i) the fees and expenses of outside legal counsel of Purchaser exceeds $3,000,000, (ii) the fees and expenses of investment bankers of Purchaser exceeds $15,400,000 and (iii) to the extent not already reflected in (i) and (ii), the total Purchaser Transaction Expenses exceeds $20,000,000.
Exchange Act means the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Exchange Ratio means a number equal to the Acquisition Merger Consideration divided by $10 and divided by the number of Company Shares issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time.
Foreign Plan means any plan, fund (including any superannuation fund) or other similar program or arrangement established or maintained outside the United States by any Target Company primarily for the benefit of employees of any Target Company residing outside the United States, which plan, fund or other similar program or arrangement provides, or results in, retirement income, a deferral of income in contemplation of retirement or payments to be made upon termination of employment, other than (i) any of the foregoing maintained or to which contributions are required by a Governmental Authority and (ii) any Benefit Plan.
FPAC Registration Rights Agreement means the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of December 2, 2020, by and among Purchaser, Sponsor and the other Holders named therein.
Fraud Claim means any claim a Party has committed an actual and intentional fraud as defined under the laws of the State of Delaware.
GAAP means generally accepted accounting principles as in effect in the United States of America.
Governmental Authority means any federal, state, local, foreign or other governmental, quasi-governmental or administrative body, instrumentality, department, division, commission or agency or any court, tribunal, administrative hearing body, arbitration panel, commission, or other similar dispute-resolving panel or body.
IFRS means the Internal Financial Reporting Standards as in effect issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
Indebtedness of any Person means, without duplication, (a) all indebtedness of such Person for borrowed money (including the outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest), (b) all obligations for the deferred purchase price of property or services (other than those incurred in the ordinary course of business), (c) any other indebtedness of such Person that is evidenced by a note, bond, debenture, credit agreement or similar instrument, (d) all obligations of such Person under leases that should be classified as capital leases in accordance with GAAP or IFRS (as applicable to such Person), (e) all obligations of such Person for the reimbursement of any obligor on any line or letter of credit, bankers acceptance, guarantee or similar credit transaction, in each case, that has been drawn or claimed against and not settled, (f) all interest rate and currency swaps, caps, collars and similar agreements or hedging devices under which payments are obligated to be made by such Person, whether periodically or upon the happening of a contingency, (g) any premiums, prepayment fees or other penalties, fees, costs or expenses associated with payment of any Indebtedness of such Person, and (h) all obligations described in clauses (a) through (g) above of any other Person which is directly or indirectly guaranteed by such Person or which such Person has agreed (contingently or otherwise) to purchase or otherwise acquire or in respect of which it has otherwise assured a creditor against loss.
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Intellectual Property means all of the following as they exist in any jurisdiction throughout the world: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Internet Assets, intellectual property rights in Software, and other intellectual property.
Interim Financial Statements means the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Target Companies consisting of the consolidated balance sheets of the Target Companies as of the Interim Balance Sheet Date and the related consolidated income statements for the four months then ended.
Interim Balance Sheet Date means April 30, 2021.
Internet Assets means any domain name registrations.
Investment Company Act means the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940.
IPO means the initial public offering of Purchaser Units pursuant to the IPO Prospectus.
IPO Prospectus means the final prospectus of Purchaser, dated as of December 2, 2020, and filed with the SEC on December 3, 2020.
JOBS Act means the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012.
Knowledge means, with respect to (i) the Company, the actual knowledge of the individuals set forth on Schedule 11.1 of the Company Disclosure Schedules or the knowledge that any of them would have actually had following a reasonable inquiry with his or her direct reports directly responsible for the applicable subject matter, (ii) Purchaser, the actual knowledge of the individuals set forth on Schedule 11.1 of the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules or the knowledge that any of them would have actually had following a reasonable inquiry with his or her direct reports directly responsible for the applicable subject matter or (iii) any other Party, (A) if an entity, the actual knowledge of its directors and executive officers or the knowledge that any of them would have actually had following a reasonable inquiry with his or her direct reports directly responsible for the applicable subject matter or (B) if a natural person, the actual knowledge of such Party or the knowledge that any of them would have actually had following a reasonable inquiry with his or her direct reports directly responsible for the applicable subject matter; provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, other than such reasonable inquiry with direct reports, no such individual will be under any express or implied duty to investigate.
Law means any federal, state, local, municipal, foreign or other law, statute, legislation, principle of common law, ordinance, code, edict, decree, proclamation, treaty, convention, rule, regulation, directive, requirement, writ, injunction, settlement, Order or Consent that is or has been issued, enacted, adopted, passed, approved, promulgated, made, implemented or otherwise put into effect by or under the authority of any Governmental Authority.
Liabilities means any and all liabilities, Indebtedness, or obligations of any nature (whether absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise, whether known or unknown, whether direct or indirect, whether matured or unmatured, whether due or to become due and whether or not required to be recorded or reflected on a balance sheet under GAAP, IFRS or other applicable accounting standards), including Tax liabilities due or to become due.
Lien means any mortgage, pledge, security interest, attachment, right of first refusal, option, proxy, voting trust, encumbrance, lien or charge of any kind (including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement or lease in the nature thereof), restriction (on voting, sale, transfer or disposition), any subordination arrangement in favor of another Person, or any filing or agreement to file a financing statement as debtor under the Uniform Commercial Code or any similar Law.
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Master Services Agreement means that certain Master Services Agreement dated as of January 4, 2021 by and among Block.one, the Company and other parties listed thereto, as amended as of the date hereof.
Material Adverse Effect means, with respect to any specified Person, any fact, event, occurrence, change or effect after the date of this Agreement that has had, or would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect upon (a) the business, assets, Liabilities, results of operations or financial condition of such Person and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole or (b) the ability of such Person and its Affiliates to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; provided, however, that any fact, event, occurrence, change or effect directly or indirectly attributable to, resulting from, relating to or arising out of the following (by themselves or when aggregated with any other facts, events, occurrences, changes or effects) shall not be taken into account when determining whether a Material Adverse Effect pursuant to clause (a) above has occurred: (i) general changes in the financial or securities markets or general economic or political conditions in the country or region in which such Person or any of its Subsidiaries do business; (ii) changes, conditions or effects that generally affect the industries in which such Person or any of its Subsidiaries principally operate; (iii) changes in GAAP, IFRS or other applicable accounting principles (or any authoritative interpretation hereof) or mandatory changes in the regulatory accounting requirements applicable to any industry in which such Person and its Subsidiaries principally operate; (iv) conditions caused by any acts of God, terrorism, war (whether or not declared) or natural disaster or any worsening thereof; (v) any epidemic, pandemic, plague or other outbreak of illness or disease or public health event (including COVID-19) or any COVID-19 Measures or any changes or prospective changes in such COVID-19 Measures or changes or prospective changes in the interpretation, implementation or enforcement thereof; (vi) any failure in and of itself by such Person and its Subsidiaries to meet any internal or published budgets, projections, forecasts or predictions of financial performance for any period (provided that the underlying cause of any such failure may be considered in determining whether a Material Adverse Effect has occurred or would reasonably be expected to occur to the extent not excluded by another exception herein); (vii) with respect to Purchaser, the consummation and effects of the Redemption; (viii) the announcement or the existence of, compliance with or performance under, this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, including the impact thereof on the relationships, contractual or otherwise, of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries with employees, labor unions, works councils or other labor organizations, customers, suppliers or partners; (ix) any actions taken at the written request (including e-mail or other forms of electronic communications) or with the written consent of Purchaser (including e-mail or other forms of electronic communications); (x) any changes or prospective changes after the date of this Agreement in applicable Law (or interpretations, implementation or enforcement thereof), excluding GAAP, IFRS or any other accounting principles (or authoritative interpretations thereof); (xi) any change in the price or relative value of any digital currency or cryptocurrency, or any other blockchain-based tokens or assets, including Bitcoin or EOS; (xii) any change in existence or legality of any digital currency or cryptocurrency, or any other blockchain-based token or asset, or any halt or suspension in trading of any such digital currency or cryptocurrency on any exchange, in each case including Bitcoin or EOS (except that this clause (xii) shall not exclude any changes in existence, public availability, legality, or trading volume of any digital currency or cryptocurrency, or any other blockchain-based token or asset, or any halt or suspension in trading of any such digital currency or cryptocurrency on any exchange, in each case including Bitcoin or EOS, which, except as set forth on Schedule 4.17(ii) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, reasonably foreseeably result from actions taken by the Target Companies or their Predecessor); or (xiii) any change to block structure, methods and rules for adding transactions to the blockchain, methods for processing and adding new blocks, mining or staking rewards, or algorithms, in each case as embodied in the applicable blockchain (except that this clause (xiii) shall not exclude any changes to block structure, methods and rules for adding transactions to the
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blockchain, methods for processing and adding new blocks, mining or staking rewards, or algorithms, in each case as embodied in the applicable blockchain which, except as set forth on Schedule 4.17(ii) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, reasonably foreseeably result from actions taken by the Target Companies or their Predecessor); provided further, however, that any event, occurrence, fact, condition, or change referred to in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (x), (xi) and (xii) immediately above shall be taken into account in determining whether a Material Adverse Effect has occurred or would reasonably be expected to occur to the extent that such event, occurrence, fact, condition, or change has a disproportionate effect on such Person or any of its Subsidiaries compared to other participants in the industries and geographic location in which such Person or any of its Subsidiaries primarily conducts and operates its businesses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to Purchaser, the amount of the Redemption or the failure to obtain the Required Purchaser Shareholder Approval shall not be deemed to be a Material Adverse Effect on or with respect to Purchaser.
Merger Sub 1 Ordinary Shares means the ordinary shares, par value $1.00 per share, of Merger Sub 1.
Merger Sub 2 Ordinary Shares means the ordinary shares, par value $1.00 per share, of Merger Sub 2.
NYSE means the New York Stock Exchange.
Ordinary Course of Business means (i) any actions that are contemplated by or consistent with the Business Plan, (ii) any reasonable actions or omission in response to or otherwise related to any change, effect, event, occurrence, state of facts or development attributable to COVID-19 or COVID-19 Measures, (iii) any actions taken with respect to setting up, preparing the operations of or reorganizing the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in accordance with, contemplated by or in furtherance of the Business Plan, this Agreement or any Ancillary Document and (iv) any other action reasonably deemed necessary in the good faith determination of the management or directors of the Company in connection with the operations of the Target Companies or the furtherance of the Transactions or the Business Plan.
Order means any order, decree, ruling, judgment, injunction, writ, determination, binding decision, verdict, judicial award or other Action that is or has been entered, rendered, or otherwise put into effect by or under the authority of any Governmental Authority.
Organizational Documents means, with respect to any Person, its memorandum and articles of association or similar organizational documents, in each case, as amended. With respect to Purchaser, Organizational Documents shall also include the Trust Agreement.
Patents means any patents and patent applications (including any divisionals, provisionals, continuations, continuations-in-part, substitutions, or reissues thereof).
PCAOB means the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (or any successor thereto).
PCAOB Audited Financial Statements means the audited consolidated financial statements of the Target Companies (including, in each case, any related notes thereto), consisting of the audited consolidated balance sheets of the Target Companies as of the Balance Sheet Date and the related consolidated audited income statements, changes in shareholder equity and statements of cash flows for the year then ended, each audited in accordance with PCAOB auditing standards by a PCAOB qualified auditor.
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Permits means all federal, state, local or foreign or other third-party permits, grants, easements, consents, approvals, authorizations, exemptions, licenses, franchises, concessions, ratifications, permissions, clearances, confirmations, endorsements, waivers, certifications, designations, ratings, registrations, qualifications or orders of any Governmental Authority or any other Person.
Permitted Liens means (a) mechanics, materialmens, carriers, repairers and other similar statutory Liens arising or incurred in the ordinary course of business, (b) Liens for Taxes or assessments and similar governmental charges or levies, which either are (i) not delinquent or (ii) being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings, and for which adequate reserves have been established with respect thereto, (c) encumbrances and restrictions on real property (including easements, covenants, conditions, rights of way and similar restrictions) that do not prohibit or materially interfere with any of the Target Companies use or occupancy of such real property for the operation of their business, (d) other Liens imposed by operation of Law arising in the ordinary course of business for amounts which are not due and payable and as would not in the aggregate materially adversely affect the value of, or materially adversely interfere with the use of, the property subject thereto, (e) licenses of Intellectual Property in the ordinary course of business, (f) Liens arising under this Agreement or any Ancillary Document, or (g) with respect to digital currency or cryptocurrency, or any other blockchain-based tokens or assets (including Bitcoin and EOS), Liens that result from any existing or future encumbrance or restriction (on voting, sale, transfer or disposition) that is inherent in the existing (or any future) structure, governance, or Software underlying such digital currency, cryptocurrency, token or blockchain (including any such encumbrance or restriction resulting from any change in such digital currency, cryptocurrency, token or blockchain, such as changes made through governance processes associated therewith), in each case other than such encumbrances or restrictions that are the direct and intended result of the affirmative vote or action occurring after the date of this Agreement by a Target Company.
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.
Personal Property means any machinery, equipment, tools, vehicles, furniture, leasehold improvements, office equipment, plant, parts and other tangible personal property.
Predecessor means the immediate predecessor in interest to the applicable Target Company, being either Block.one or one or more of its Affiliates, as applicable.
Pubco Charter means the memorandum and articles of association of Pubco, as amended and in effect under the Cayman Act.
Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares means the Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.00001 per share, of Pubco, which shares shall entitle the holder thereof to 1 vote per share, as provided for and fully described in the Pubco Charter.
Pubco Class B Ordinary Shares means the Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.00001 per share, of Pubco, which shares shall (i) be convertible into Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares on a one-to-one basis and (ii) entitle the holder thereof to 10 votes per share, as provided for and fully described in the Pubco Charter.
Pubco Ordinary Shares means the Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares and the Pubco Class B Ordinary Shares.
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Pubco Private Warrant means one whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one (1) Pubco Ordinary Share at a purchase price of $11.50 per share.
Pubco Public Warrant means one whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one (1) Pubco Ordinary Share at a purchase price of $11.50 per share.
Pubco Securities means the Pubco Ordinary Shares and the Pubco Warrants, collectively.
Pubco Warrants means the Pubco Private Warrants and Pubco Public Warrants, collectively.
Purchaser Charter means the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of Purchaser in effect under the Cayman Act; provided, that references herein to the Purchaser Charter for periods after the Initial Merger Effective Time includes the memorandum and articles of association of the First Surviving Corporation.
Purchaser Class A Shares means the Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of Purchaser.
Purchaser Class B Shares means the Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of Purchaser.
Purchaser Confidential Information means all confidential or proprietary documents and information concerning Purchaser or any of its Representatives; provided, however, that Purchaser Confidential Information shall not include any information which, (i) at the time of disclosure by the Company, Pubco, either Merger Sub or any of their respective Representatives, is generally available publicly and was not disclosed in breach of this Agreement or (ii) at the time of the disclosure by Purchaser or its Representatives to by the Company, Pubco, either Merger Sub or any of their respective Representatives, was previously known by such receiving party, other than from Purchaser or its Representatives, without violation of Law or any confidentiality obligation by the Person receiving such Purchaser Confidential Information. For the avoidance of doubt, from and after the Initial Closing, Purchaser Confidential Information will include the confidential or proprietary information of the Target Companies.
Purchaser Fundamental Representations means the representations and warranties contained in Sections 2.1 (Organization and Standing), 2.2 (Authorization; Binding Agreement), 2.5 (Capitalization) and 2.16 (Finders and Brokers).
Purchaser Preference Shares means preference shares with a par value of $0.0001 per share, with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by Purchasers board of directors.
Purchaser Private Warrants means the warrants issued in a private placement at the time of the consummation of the IPO, entitling the holder thereof to purchase one (1) Purchaser Class A Share per whole warrant at a purchase price of $11.50 per share.
Purchaser Public Warrants means the warrants that were included as part of each Purchaser Unit, entitling the holder thereof to purchase one (1) Purchaser Class A Share per whole warrant at a purchase price of $11.50 per share.
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Purchaser Shares means, collectively, the Purchaser Class A Shares and the Purchaser Class B Shares.
Purchaser Securities means the Purchaser Units, the Purchaser Shares, the Purchaser Preference Shares and the Purchaser Warrants, as appropriate.
Purchaser Transaction Expenses means all fees and expenses of Purchaser (and not otherwise expressly allocated to any of the Target Companies, Pubco or the Merger Subs pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any Ancillary Document) incurred or payable as of the Closing Date in connection with the negotiation, preparation or execution of this Agreement or any Ancillary Document, the performance of their covenants or agreements in this Agreement or any Ancillary Document or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, along with any and all deferred expenses (including fees or commissions payable to the underwriters and any legal fees) of the IPO payable upon consummation of a Business Combination, including (a) the fees and expenses of outside legal counsel (which shall not exceed $3,000,000), accountants, advisors, brokers, investment bankers (which shall not exceed $15,400,000), consultants, financial printer, proxy solicitor, or other agents or service providers of Purchaser, travel and entertainment incurred by Purchaser, and (b) any other fees, expenses, commissions or other amounts that are expressly allocated to Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement or any Ancillary Document.
Purchaser Units means the units issued in the IPO (including overallotment units acquired by Purchasers underwriter) consisting of one (1) Purchaser Class A Share and one-third (1/3) of one Purchaser Public Warrant.
Purchaser Warrants means Purchaser Private Warrants and Purchaser Public Warrants, collectively.
Reference Time means the close of business of the Company on the Business Day prior to the Closing Date (but without giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including any payments by Purchaser hereunder to occur at the Initial Closing or Acquisition Closing, but treating any obligations in respect of Indebtedness or other liabilities that are contingent upon the consummation of the Initial Closing or Acquisition Closing as currently due and owing without contingency as of the Reference Time).
Related Person has the meaning under Item 404 of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act.
Representatives means, as to any Person, such Persons Affiliates and the respective managers, directors, officers, employees, consultants, advisors (including financial advisors, counsel and accountants), agents and other legal representatives of such Person or its Affiliates.
Required Purchaser Shareholder Approval means the approval by the requisite majorities of the issued and outstanding shares of Purchaser in accordance with the Organizational Documents of Purchaser.
SEC means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (or any successor Governmental Authority).
Securities Act means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933.
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Software means any computer software programs, including all source code, object code, and documentation related thereto.
SOX means the U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Subsidiary means, with respect to any Person, any corporation, partnership, association or other business entity of which (i) if a corporation, a majority of the total voting power of capital shares entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees thereof is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by that Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person or a combination thereof, or (ii) if a partnership, association or other business entity, a majority of the partnership or other similar ownership interests thereof is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by any Person or one or more Subsidiaries of that Person or a combination thereof; provided that with respect to the Company, Subsidiary does not include White Rock Insurance (Gibraltar) PCC Limited. For purposes hereof, a Person or Persons will be deemed to have a majority ownership interest in a partnership, association or other business entity if such Person or Persons will be allocated a majority of partnership, association or other business entity gains or losses or will be or control the managing director, managing member, general partner or other managing Person of such partnership, association or other business entity. A Subsidiary of a Person will also include any variable interest entity which is consolidated with such Person under applicable accounting rules.
Target Company means each of the Company and its direct and indirect Subsidiaries (excluding Pubco and the Merger Subs).
Tax Return means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, information return or other documents (including any related or supporting schedules, statements or information) filed or required to be filed in connection with the determination, assessment or collection of any Taxes or the administration of any Laws or administrative requirements relating to any Taxes.
Tax means any U.S. federal, state, local or non-United States income, gross receipts, franchise, estimated, alternative minimum, sales, use, transfer, value added, excise, stamp, customs, duties, ad valorem, real property, personal property (tangible and intangible), capital stock, social security, unemployment, payroll, wage, employment, severance, occupation, registration, environmental, communication, mortgage, profits, license, lease, service, goods and services, withholding, premium, unclaimed property, escheat, turnover, windfall profits or other taxes of any kind whatever, whether computed on a separate or combined, unitary or consolidated basis or in any other manner, together with any interest, deficiencies, penalties, additions to tax, or additional amounts imposed by any Governmental Entity with respect thereto, whether disputed or not, and including any secondary liability for any of the aforementioned.
Trade Secrets means any trade secrets, confidential business information, concepts, ideas, designs, research or development information, processes, procedures, techniques, technical information, specifications, operating and maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, methods, know-how, data, mask works, discoveries, inventions, modifications, extensions, and improvements (whether or not patentable or subject to copyright, trademark, or trade secret protection), in each case, to the extent the foregoing are confidential, provide material competitive advantage, and protected by applicable Law.
Trademarks means any trademarks, service marks, trade dress, trade names, brand names, designs, logos, or corporate names (including, in each case, the goodwill associated therewith), whether registered or unregistered, and all registrations and applications for registration and renewal thereof.
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Trust Account means the trust account established by Purchaser with the proceeds from the IPO pursuant to the Trust Agreement in accordance with the IPO Prospectus.
Trust Agreement means that certain Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated as of December 2, 2020, as it may be amended (including to accommodate the Mergers), by and between Purchaser and the Trustee.
Trustee means Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, in its capacity as trustee under the Trust Agreement.
Warrant Agreement means that certain Warrant Agreement, dated as of December 2, 2020, by and between Continental Stock Transfer & Trusts Company and Purchaser.
11.2 Section References. The following capitalized terms, as used in this Agreement, have the respective meanings given to them in the Section as set forth below adjacent to such terms:
Term |
Section |
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Acquisition Closing | 1.2(a) | |
Acquisition Closing Date | 1.2(a) | |
Acquisition Merger | Recitals | |
Acquisition Merger Documents | 1.2(b) | |
Acquisition Merger Effective Time | 1.2(b) | |
Acquisition Proposal | 5.5(a) | |
Agreement | Preamble | |
Alternative Transaction | 5.5(a) | |
Amended Pubco Charter | 7.3(f) | |
Antitrust Laws | 5.7(b) | |
Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreement | Recitals | |
Block.one Group | 10.14(b) | |
Business Combination | 9.1 | |
Cayman Registrar | 1.1(b) | |
Change in Recommendation | 5.9(b) | |
Claim | 5.15(a) | |
Closing Filing | 5.11(b) | |
Closing Press Release | 5.11(b) | |
Company | Preamble | |
Company Benefit Plan | 4.19(a) | |
Company Certificates | 1.8(d) | |
Company Class A Common Shares | 4.3(a) | |
Company Class B Preference Shares | 4.3(a) | |
Company Class C Common Shares | 4.3(a) | |
Company Closing Statement | 1.3(b) | |
Company Disclosure Schedules | Article IV | |
Company IP | 4.13(c) | |
Company IP Licenses | 4.13(a) | |
Company Letter of Transmittal | 1.8(a) |
Term |
Section |
|
Company Lock-Up Agreement | Recitals | |
Company Material Contract | 4.12(a) | |
Company Permits | 4.10 | |
Company Real Property Leases | 4.16 | |
Company Registered IP | 4.13(a) | |
Contribution Agreement Representations | 7.3(a) | |
D&O Indemnified Persons | 5.15(a) | |
Digital Assets | 4.17 | |
Dissenting Company Shares | 1.7 | |
DLT Regulations | 5.7(f) | |
Effective Time | 1.1(b) | |
Enforceability Exceptions | 2.2 | |
Exchange Agent | 1.8(a) | |
Federal Securities Laws | 5.6 | |
First Surviving Corporation | 1.1(a) | |
FS Act | 5.7(f) | |
GFSC | 5.7(f) | |
Initial Closing | 1.1(a) | |
Initial Closing Date | 1.1(a) | |
Initial Merger | Recitals | |
Initial Merger Documents | 1.1(b) | |
Initial Merger Effective Time | 1.1(b) | |
Intended Tax Treatment | Recitals | |
Interim Period | 5.1(a) | |
IRS | 4.19(c) | |
K&E | 10.3 | |
Labor Laws | 4.18(a) | |
Letter of Transmittal | 1.8(a) | |
Lost Certificate Affidavit | 1.8(f) |
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Term |
Section |
|
Master Services Agreement | Recitals | |
Material Software | 4.13(b) | |
Mergers | Recitals | |
Merger Sub 1 | Preamble | |
Merger Sub 2 | Preamble | |
Merger Subs | Preamble | |
ML | 10.3 | |
Non-Competition Agreement | Recitals | |
Non-Recourse Parties | 10.13 | |
OFAC | 2.17(c) | |
Outside Date | 8.1(b) | |
Party(ies) | Preamble | |
PII | 4.14(a) | |
PIPE Investment | Recitals | |
PIPE Investors | Recitals | |
Post-Closing Pubco Board | 5.13(a) | |
Proxy Statement | 5.9(a) | |
Pubco | Preamble | |
Pubco Equity Plan | 5.9(a) | |
Public Certifications | 2.6(a) | |
Public Shareholders | 9.1 | |
Purchaser | Preamble | |
Purchaser Arrangements | 5.19 | |
Purchaser Certificates | 1.8(c) | |
Purchaser Closing Statement | 1.3(a) | |
Purchaser Disclosure Schedules | Article II | |
Purchaser Financials | 2.6(c) | |
Purchaser Letter of Transmittal | 1.8(a) | |
Purchaser Lock-Up Agreement | Recitals |
Term |
Section |
|
Purchaser Material Contracts | 2.13(a) | |
Purchaser Recommendation | 2.2 | |
Purchaser Shareholder Approval Matters | 5.9(a) | |
Redemption | 5.9(a) | |
Registration Statement | 5.9(a) | |
Released Claims | 9.1 | |
Registration Rights Agreement | Recitals | |
Required Purchaser Shareholder Approval Matters | 5.9(a) | |
Rollover Option | 1.4(b) | |
Rollover RSU | 1.4(a) | |
SEC Reports | 2.6(a) | |
Second Surviving Corporation | 1.2(a) | |
Section 280G Payments | 5.19 | |
Special Meeting | 5.9(a) | |
Signing Filing | 5.11(b) | |
Signing Press Release | 5.11(b) | |
Specified Courts | 10.4 | |
Sponsor | Recitals | |
Sponsor Voting Agreement | Recitals | |
Standstill Agreement | Recitals | |
Stockholder Certificates | 1.8(d) | |
Subscription Agreements | Recitals | |
Target Voting Agreement | Recitals | |
Transactions | Recitals | |
Transmittal Documents | 1.8(d) | |
Waived 280G Benefits | 5.19 | |
Withholding Party | 1.5 |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Party hereto has caused this Agreement to be signed and delivered by its respective duly authorized officer as of the date first written above.
Purchaser: | ||
FAR PEAK ACQUISITION CORPORATION | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas Farley | |
Name: Thomas Farley | ||
Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||
Pubco: | ||
BULLISH | ||
By: | /s/ Brenden Blumer | |
Name: Brenden Blumer | ||
Title: Director | ||
Merger Sub 1: | ||
BMC 1 | ||
By: | /s/ Andrew Bliss | |
Name: Andrew Bliss | ||
Title: Director | ||
Merger Sub 2: | ||
BMC 2 | ||
By: | /s/ Andrew Bliss | |
Name: Andrew Bliss | ||
Title: Director |
[Signature Page to Business Combination Agreement]
The Company: | ||
BULLISH GLOBAL | ||
By: | /s/ Kokuei Yuan | |
Name: Kokuei Yuan | ||
Title: Director |
{Signature Page to Business Combination Agreement}
Exhibit 10.1
Execution Version
FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
This SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT (this Subscription Agreement) is entered into on July 8, 2021, by and among (i) FAR PEAK ACQUISITION CORPORATION, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the SPAC), (ii) BULLISH, a newly formed Cayman Islands exempted company (the Issuer) and (iii) the undersigned subscriber (Subscriber).
WHEREAS, this Subscription Agreement is being entered into in connection with the Business Combination Agreement, to be entered into as of the date hereof (as amended, modified, supplemented or waived from time to time in accordance with its terms, the Business Combination Agreement), among the SPAC, the Issuer, Bullish Global, a Cayman Islands exempted company (with its subsidiaries, the Company), BMC 1, a Cayman Islands exempted company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Issuer (Merger Sub 1), and BMC 2, a Cayman Islands exempted company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Issuer (Merger Sub 2) providing for the combination of the SPAC, the Issuer and the Company, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein pursuant to (i) the merger of the SPAC with Merger Sub 1 with Merger Sub 1 being the surviving entity (Merger 1), followed by (ii) the merger of the Company with Merger Sub 2 with the Company being the surviving entity (Merger 2 and collectively with Merger 1 and the other the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, the Transaction);
WHEREAS, in connection with the Transaction, Subscriber desires to subscribe for and purchase from the Issuer that number of shares of the Issuers Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.00001 per share (the Shares), set forth on the signature page hereto (the Subscribed Shares) for a purchase price of $10.00 per share (the Per Share Price and the aggregate of such Per Share Price for all Subscribed Shares being referred to herein as the Purchase Price), and the Issuer desires to issue and sell to Subscriber the Subscribed Shares in consideration of the payment of the Purchase Price by or on behalf of Subscriber to the Issuer, all on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein;
WHEREAS, the SPAC and the Issuer are entering into: (a) separate subscription agreements substantially in the form hereof each providing for the purchase of at least 7,500,000 Shares at the Per Share Price with one or more other qualified institutional buyers (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act)) or institutional accredited investors (within the meaning of Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3), (7), (8) or (9) under the Securities Act) (the Anchor Subscription Agreements and such investors, collectively, the Anchor Subscribers), and concurrently with the execution and delivery of the Anchor Subscription Agreements, each Anchor Subscriber is entering into a Securities Purchase Agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto (the Anchor Securities Purchase Agreements) with the Issuer and Far Peak LLC (the Sponsor) providing for (i) the purchase by the Anchor Subscriber on the closing date of the Transaction (the Closing Date) of certain warrants to purchase one Share at a purchase price of $11.50 per Share (the Anchor Warrants) at a purchase price of $1.00 per warrant, (ii) restrictions on the Anchor Subscribers ability to resell its Shares and the Anchor Warrants, and (iii) certain other provisions set for the therein; and (b) separate subscription agreements substantially in the form hereof each providing for the purchase of fewer than 7,500,000 Shares at the Per Share Price (the Non-Anchor Subscription Agreements and together with the Anchor Subscription Agreement, the Subscription Agreements and all Subscription Agreements other than this Subscription Agreement, the Other Subscription Agreements) with certain other qualified institutional buyers or institutional accredited investors (the Non-Anchor Subscribers and together with the Anchor Subscribers, the Subscribers and all Subscribers other than the Subscriber party hereto, the Other Subscribers), and pursuant to this Subscription Agreement and all Other Subscription Agreements Subscribers have agreed to purchase on the Closing Date, inclusive of the Subscribed Shares, an aggregate amount of 30,000,000 Shares at the Per Share Price;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual representations, warranties and covenants, and subject to the conditions, herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. Subscription. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, at the Closing (as defined below), Subscriber hereby agrees to subscribe for and purchase, and the Issuer hereby agrees to issue and sell to Subscriber, upon the payment of the Purchase Price, the Subscribed Shares (such subscription and issuance, the Subscription).
2. Closing.
a. The consummation of the Subscription contemplated hereby (the Closing) shall occur on the Closing Date immediately following Merger 1 and immediately prior to Merger 2, and is contingent upon, the consummation of the Transaction.
b. At least five (5) Business Days (as defined below) before the anticipated Closing Date, the Issuer shall deliver written notice to Subscriber (the Closing Notice) specifying (i) the anticipated Closing Date, (ii) that the Issuer reasonably expects all conditions to the closing of the Transaction to be satisfied or waived, and (iii) the wire instructions for delivery of the Purchase Price to the Issuer. No later than two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, Subscriber shall deliver to the Issuer such information as is reasonably requested in the Closing Notice in order for the Issuer to issue the Subscribed Shares to Subscriber, including, without limitation, the legal name of the person in whose name the Subscribed Shares are to be issued. No later than two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, Subscriber shall deliver the Purchase Price for the Subscribed Shares by wire transfer of United States dollars in immediately available funds to the account specified by the Issuer in the Closing Notice, such funds to be held by the Issuer in escrow until the Closing. Upon satisfaction (or, if applicable, waiver) of the conditions set forth in this Section 2, the Issuer shall deliver to Subscriber (i) at the Closing, the Subscribed Shares in book entry form, free and clear of any liens or other restrictions (other than those arising under the Issuers constitutional documents or applicable laws with respect to the Purchase Price or arising under applicable securities laws ), in the name of Subscriber (or its nominee in accordance with its delivery instructions) or to a custodian designated in writing by Subscriber, as applicable, and (ii) as promptly as practicable after the Closing, an updated extract of the register of members of Issuer to show the issuance to Subscriber of the Subscribed Shares on and as of the Closing Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing two sentences, for any Subscriber that informs the Issuer (1) that it is an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (2) that it is advised by an investment adviser subject to regulation under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, or (3) that its internal compliance policies and procedures so require it, then, in lieu of the settlement procedures in the foregoing two sentences, the following shall apply: such Subscriber shall deliver at 8:00 a.m. New York City time on the Closing Date (or as soon as practicable following receipt of an updated extract of the register of members of the Issuer showing the issuance to Subscriber of the Subscribed Shares on and as of the Closing Date) the Purchase Price for the Subscribed Shares by wire transfer of United States dollars in immediately available funds to the account specified by the Issuer in the Closing Notice against delivery by the Issuer to Subscriber of evidence of issuance of the Subscribed Shares to Subscriber in book entry or registered form on and as of the Closing Date by way of an updated extract of the register of members of Issuer, free and clear of any liens or other restrictions (other than those arising under the Issuers constitutional documents or applicable laws with respect to the Purchase Price or arising under applicable
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securities laws), in the name of Subscriber (or its nominee in accordance with its delivery instructions) or to a custodian designated by Subscriber, as applicable. If the consummation of the Transaction does not occur within two (2) Business Days after the anticipated Closing Date specified in the Closing Notice, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the SPAC, the Issuer and Subscriber, the Issuer shall promptly (but in no event later than one (1) Business Day thereafter) return any funds so delivered by Subscriber by wire transfer in immediately available funds to the account specified by Subscriber and the Subscribed Shares shall be automatically surrendered and/or forfeited by the Subscriber for nil consideration whereupon such Subscribed Share shall be cancelled by way of appropriate entries on the register of members of Issuer. Notwithstanding the foregoing: (x) a failure to close on the anticipated Closing Date shall not, by itself, be deemed to be a failure of any of the conditions to Closing set forth in this Section 2(b) to be satisfied or waived on or prior to the Closing Date, and (y) unless and until this Subscription Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 7, Subscriber shall remain obligated (A) to redeliver funds to the Issuer following the Issuers delivery to Subscriber of a new Closing Notice and (B) to consummate the Closing upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in this Section 2. For purposes of this Subscription Agreement, Business Day shall mean a day, other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York, New York, Hong Kong or the Cayman Islands are authorized or required by law to close.
c. The Closing shall be subject to the satisfaction or waiver in writing by the SPAC and the Issuer, on the one hand, and Subscriber, on the other, of the conditions that, on the Closing Date:
(i) no suspension of the qualification of the Subscribed Shares for offering or sale or trading in any jurisdiction, or initiation or threatening of any proceedings for any of such purposes, shall have occurred;
(ii) all conditions precedent to the closing of the Transaction set forth in the Business Combination Agreement, including the approval of the SPACs stockholders, shall have been satisfied or waived, and the closing of the Transaction shall be scheduled to occur concurrently with or immediately following the Closing; and
(iii) no governmental authority shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any judgment, order, law, rule or regulation (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) which is then in effect and has the effect of making consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby illegal or otherwise restraining or prohibiting consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby; and no such governmental authority shall have instituted or threatened in writing a proceeding seeking to impose any such restraint or prohibition.
d. The obligation of the Issuer to consummate the Closing shall be subject to the satisfaction or waiver in writing by the Issuer of the additional conditions that, on the Closing Date:
(i) all representations and warranties of Subscriber contained in this Subscription Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than representations and warranties that are qualified as to materiality or Subscriber Material Adverse Effect (as defined below), which representations and warranties shall be true in all respects) at and as of the Closing Date (other than those representations and warranties expressly made as of an earlier date, which shall be true and correct in all respects as of such date); and
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(ii) Subscriber shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Subscription Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by it at or prior to the Closing.
e. The obligation of Subscriber to consummate the Closing shall be subject to the satisfaction or waiver in writing by Subscriber of the additional conditions that, on the Closing Date:
(i) all representations and warranties of the SPAC and the Issuer contained in this Subscription Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than representations and warranties that are qualified as to materiality or SPAC Material Adverse Effect or Issuer Material Adverse Effect, as the case may be (each as defined below), which representations and warranties shall be true in all respects) at and as of the Closing Date (other than those representations and warranties expressly made as of an earlier date, which shall be true and correct in all respects as of such date);
(ii) the SPAC and the Issuer shall each have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Subscription Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by it at or prior to the Closing;
(iii) there shall have been no amendment or modification to the Business Combination Agreement that would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the economic benefits that Subscriber would reasonably expect to receive under this Subscription Agreement, except to the extent consented to in writing by Subscriber;
(iv) the Issuers initial listing application with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in connection with the Transaction shall have been conditionally approved and, immediately following the closing of the Transaction, the Issuer would satisfy any applicable listing requirements of NYSE as at the Closing Date and the Issuer shall not have received any notice of non-compliance therewith, and the Shares, including the Subscribed Shares, shall have been approved for listing on NYSE, subject to official notice of issuance; and
(v) in the case of an Anchor Subscriber, all conditions precedent to the closing of the transactions contemplated by such Anchor Subscribers Anchor Securities Purchase Agreement shall have been satisfied or waived, and such transactions shall be scheduled to occur concurrently with or immediately following the Closing.
f. Prior to or at the Closing, Subscriber shall deliver to the Issuer all such other information as is reasonably requested in order for the Issuer to issue the Subscribed Shares to Subscriber, including a duly completed and executed Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or appropriate Form W-8.
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3. Issuer Representations and Warranties. The Issuer represents and warrants to Subscriber that:
a. The Issuer (i) is an exempted company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Cayman Islands, (ii) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties, to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and to enter into, deliver and perform its obligations under this Subscription Agreement, and (iii) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its business and, if applicable, is in good standing under the laws of each jurisdiction (other than its jurisdiction of incorporation) in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, except, with respect to the foregoing clause (iii), where the failure to be in good standing would not reasonably be expected to have an Issuer Material Adverse Effect. For purposes of this Subscription Agreement, an Issuer Material Adverse Effect means an event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect with respect to the Issuer and any subsidiaries, taken together as a whole (on a consolidated basis), that, individually or in the aggregate, would be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the Issuers business, properties, financial condition, stockholders equity or results of operations or materially affects the validity of the Subscribed Shares or the legal authority or ability of the Issuer to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, including the issuance and sale of the Subscribed Shares.
b. At the Closing, subject to the receipt of the Purchase Price in accordance with the terms of this Subscription Agreement and registration with the Issuers transfer agent, the Subscribed Shares shall have been duly authorized and, when issued and delivered to Subscriber against full payment therefor in accordance with the terms of this Subscription Agreement, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, free and clear of any liens or other restrictions (other than as provided in Section 2.b and other than those arising under applicable securities laws), and will not have been issued in violation of any preemptive or similar rights created under the Issuers organizational documents (as in effect at such time of issuance) or the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or under any agreement to which the Issuer is a party or by which the Issuer is bound.
c. This Subscription Agreement and the Business Combination Agreement have been duly executed and delivered by the Issuer, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by the other parties thereto, this Subscription Agreement and the Business Combination Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of the Issuer, enforceable against the Issuer in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.
d. The execution and delivery of this Subscription Agreement, the issuance and sale of the Subscribed Shares and the compliance by the Issuer with all of the provisions of this Subscription Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein will not conflict with or result in a breach or violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any of the property or assets of the Issuer pursuant to the terms of (i) any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease, license or other agreement or instrument to which the Issuer is a party or by which the Issuer is bound
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or to which any of the property or assets of the Issuer is subject; (ii) the organizational documents of the Issuer; or (iii) any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency, taxing authority or body, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Issuer or any of its properties that, in the case of clauses (i) and (iii), would reasonably be expected to have an Issuer Material Adverse Effect.
e. There are no securities or instruments issued by or to which the Issuer is a party containing anti-dilution or similar provisions that will be triggered by the issuance of (i) the Subscribed Shares, (ii) the shares to be issued pursuant to any Other Subscription Agreement or (iii) the shares to be issued pursuant to the Transaction, in each case, that have not been or will not be validly waived on or prior to the Closing Date
f. The Issuer is not in default or violation (and no event has occurred which, with notice or the lapse of time or both, would constitute a default or violation) of any term, condition or provision of (i) the organizational documents of the Issuer, or (ii) any loan or credit agreement, guarantee, note, bond, mortgage, indenture, lease or other agreement, permit, franchise or license to which, as of the date of this Subscription Agreement, the Issuer is a party or by which the Issuers properties or assets are bound, except, in the case of clauses (ii), for defaults or violations that have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, an Issuer Material Adverse Effect.
g. The Issuer is not required to obtain any consent, waiver, authorization or order of, give any notice to, or make any filing or registration with, any court or other federal, state, local or other governmental authority, self-regulatory organization (including the NYSE) or other person in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Subscription Agreement (including, without limitation, the issuance of the Subscribed Shares), other than (i) filings required by applicable state securities laws, (ii) the filing of the Registration Statement (as defined below) pursuant to Section 6, (iii) other required filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) relating to the Transaction, (iv) those required by the NYSE, including with respect to obtaining stockholder approval, if applicable, (v) those required to consummate the Transaction as provided under the Business Combination Agreement and (vi) the failure of which to obtain would not reasonably be expected to have an Issuer Material Adverse Effect.
h. As of the date of this Subscription Agreement, the authorized share capital of the Issuer consists of one (1) fully paid ordinary share, with a par value of $0.00001, and such share is duly authorized and validly issued, is fully paid and non-assessable, and is not subject to preemptive rights or encumbrances. As of the date hereof, except as set forth above and pursuant to (i) the Other Subscription Agreements and (ii) the Business Combination Agreement, there are no outstanding options, warrants or other rights to subscribe for, purchase or acquire from the Issuer any Shares or other equity interests in the Issuer (collectively, Equity Interests) or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Equity Interests. There are no stockholder agreements, voting trusts or other agreements or understandings to which the Issuer is a party or by which it is bound relating to the voting of any Equity Interests, other than as contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement. As of the date hereof, other than Merger Sub 1 and Merger Sub 2, the Issuer has no subsidiaries and does not own, directly or indirectly, interests or investments (whether equity or debt in any person, whether incorporated or unincorporated. There are no stockholder agreements, voting trusts or other agreements or understandings to which the Issuer is a party or by which it is bound relating to the voting of any securities of the Issuer, other than as contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement. As of the date hereof, the Issuer had no material outstanding indebtedness.
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i. Except for such matters as have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have an Issuer Material Adverse Effect, there is no (i) suit, action, proceeding or arbitration before a governmental authority or arbitrator pending, or, to the knowledge of the Issuer, threatened in writing against the Issuer or (ii) judgment, decree, injunction, ruling or order of any governmental authority or arbitrator outstanding against the Issuer.
j. Upon consummation of the Transaction, the Shares will be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), and will be listed for trading on the NYSE, subject to official notice of issuance, and no suspension of such approval shall have occurred.
k. Assuming the accuracy of Subscribers representations and warranties set forth in Section 5 of this Subscription Agreement, in connection with the offer, sale and delivery of the Shares in the manner contemplated by this Subscription Agreement, no registration under the Securities Act is required for the offer and sale of the Subscribed Shares by the Issuer to Subscriber.
l. Neither the Issuer nor any person acting on its behalf has engaged or will engage in any form of general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D) in connection with any offer or sale of the Subscribed Shares. The Subscribed Shares are not being offered in a manner involving a public offering under, or in a distribution in violation of, the Securities Act, or any state securities laws.
m. The Issuer is in compliance with all applicable laws, except where such non-compliance would not, individually or in the aggregate, be reasonably expected to have an Issuer Material Adverse Effect. The Issuer has not received any written communication, from a governmental authority that alleges that the Issuer is not in compliance with or is in default or violation of any applicable law, except where such non-compliance, default or violation would not be reasonably expected to have an Issuer Material Adverse Effect.
n. Other than the Other Subscription Agreements and the Anchor Securities Purchase Agreements, the Issuer has not entered into any side letter or similar agreement with any Subscriber in connection with the transactions contemplated under the Business Combination Agreement. The Other Subscription Agreements reflect the same Per Share Price and (other than as provided in the Anchor Securities Purchase Agreements) terms that are no more favorable to such Subscriber thereunder than the terms of this Subscription Agreement, other than terms particular to the regulatory requirements of such subscriber or its affiliates or related funds. The Other Subscription Agreements have not been amended in any material respect following the date of this Subscription Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing shall not apply to (i) any commercial business contracts entered into by the Issuer or any of its affiliates with Subscriber, any Other Subscriber or any of their respective affiliates or (ii) the affiliation of certain Subscribers with certain of the Placement Agents.
o. Except for the Placement Agents (as defined below), no broker or finder is entitled to any brokerage or finders fee or commission solely in connection with the sale of the Subscribed Shares to Subscriber.
p. The Issuer is not, and immediately after receipt of payment for the Subscribed Shares will not be, an investment company within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
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q. Neither the Issuer nor any of its subsidiaries has taken any steps to seek protection pursuant to any law or statute relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, liquidation, administration or winding up or failed to pay its debts when due, nor does the Issuer or any subsidiary have any knowledge or reason to believe that any of their respective creditors intend to initiate involuntary bankruptcy proceedings or seek to commence an administration.
r. There has been no action taken by the Issuer, or, to the knowledge of the Issuer, any officer, director, equityholder, manager, employee, agent or representative of the Issuer, in each case, acting on behalf of the Issuer, in violation of any applicable Anti-Corruption Laws (as herein defined), (i) the Issuer has not been convicted of violating any Anti-Corruption Laws or subjected to any investigation by a governmental authority for violation of any applicable Anti-Corruption Laws, (ii) the Issuer has not conducted or initiated any internal investigation or made a voluntary, directed, or involuntary disclosure to any governmental authority regarding any alleged act or omission arising under or relating to any noncompliance with any Anti-Corruption Laws and (iii) the Issuer has not received any written notice or citation from a governmental authority for any actual or potential noncompliance with any applicable Anti-Corruption Laws. As used herein, Anti-Corruption Laws means any applicable laws relating to corruption and bribery, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (as amended), the UK Bribery Act 2010, and any similar law that prohibits bribery or corruption.
s. Neither the Issuer nor any of its directors is (i) a person or entity named on the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons administered by the U.S. Treasury Departments Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) or in any Executive Order issued by the President of the United States and administered by OFAC (OFAC List), or a person or entity prohibited by any OFAC sanctions program, (ii) owned, directly or indirectly, or controlled by, or acting on behalf of, one or more persons that are named on the OFAC List; (iii) organized, incorporated, established, located, resident or born in, or a citizen, national or the government, including any political subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof, of, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, the Crimea region of Ukraine or any other country or territory embargoed or subject to substantial trade restrictions by the United States, (iv) a Designated National as defined in the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 515, or (v) a non-U.S. shell bank or providing banking services indirectly to a non-U.S. shell bank. The Issuer agrees to provide law enforcement agencies, if requested thereby, such records as required by applicable law, provided that the Issuer is permitted to do so under applicable law. To the extent required, it maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure compliance with OFAC-administered sanctions programs, including for the screening of its investors against the OFAC sanctions programs, including the OFAC List.
t. A copy of each form, report, statement, schedule, prospectus, proxy, registration statement and other document, if any, filed by the Issuer prior to the Closing Date (the Issuer SEC Documents) will be available to the Subscriber via the Commissions EDGAR system.
u. The Issuer acknowledges and agrees that, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Subscribed Shares may be pledged by Subscriber in connection with a bona fide margin agreement, provided such pledge shall be (i) pursuant to an available exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act or (ii) pursuant to, and in accordance with, a registration statement that is effective under the Securities Act at the time of such pledge, and Subscriber effecting a pledge of Subscribed Shares shall not be
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required to provide the Issuer with any notice thereof or otherwise make any delivery to the Issuer pursuant to this Subscription Agreement; provided, however, that neither SPAC, the Issuer or their respective counsels shall be required to take any action (or refrain from taking any action) in connection with any such pledge, other than providing any such lender of such margin agreement with an acknowledgment that the Shares are not subject to any contractual prohibition on pledging or lock up, the form of such acknowledgment to be subject to review and comment by Issuer in all respects.
4. SPAC Representations and Warranties. The SPAC represents and warrants to Subscriber that:
a. The SPAC (i) is an exempted company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Cayman Islands, (ii) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties, to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and to enter into, deliver and perform its obligations under this Subscription Agreement, and (iii) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its business and, if applicable, is in good standing under the laws of each jurisdiction (other than its jurisdiction of incorporation) in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, except, with respect to the foregoing clause (iii), where the failure to be in good standing would not reasonably be expected to have a SPAC Material Adverse Effect. For purposes of this Subscription Agreement, a SPAC Material Adverse Effect means an event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect with respect to the SPAC and subsidiaries, taken together as a whole (on a consolidated basis), that, individually or in the aggregate, would be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the SPACs business, properties, financial condition, stockholders equity or results of operations or the legal authority or ability of the SPAC to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
b. This Subscription Agreement and the Business Combination Agreement have been duly executed and delivered by the SPAC, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by the other parties thereto and the Issuer, this Subscription Agreement and the Business Combination Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of the SPAC, enforceable against the SPAC in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.
c. The execution and delivery of this Subscription Agreement, the issuance and sale of the Subscribed Shares and the compliance by the SPAC with all of the provisions of this Subscription Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein will not conflict with or result in a breach or violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any of the property or assets of the SPAC pursuant to the terms of (i) any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease, license or other agreement or instrument to which the SPAC is a party or by which the SPAC is bound or to which any of the property or assets of the SPAC is subject; (ii) the organizational documents of the SPAC; or (iii) any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency, taxing authority or body, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the SPAC or any of its properties that, in the case of clauses (i) and (iii), would reasonably be expected to have a SPAC Material Adverse Effect.
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d. The SPAC is not in default or violation (and no event has occurred which, with notice or the lapse of time or both, would constitute a default or violation) of any term, condition or provision of (i) the organizational documents of the SPAC, or (ii) any loan or credit agreement, guarantee, note, bond, mortgage, indenture, lease or other agreement, permit, franchise or license to which, as of the date of this Subscription Agreement, the SPAC is a party or by which the SPACs properties or assets are bound, except, in the case of clauses (ii), for defaults or violations that have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a SPAC Material Adverse Effect.
e. The SPAC is not required to obtain any consent, waiver, authorization or order of, give any notice to, or make any filing or registration with, any court or other federal, state, local or other governmental authority, self-regulatory organization (including the NYSE) or other person in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Subscription Agreement (including, without limitation, the issuance of the Subscribed Shares), other than (i) filings required by applicable state securities laws, (ii) the filing of the Registration Statement pursuant to Section 6, (iii) other required filings with the Commission relating to the Transaction, (iv) those required by the NYSE, including with respect to obtaining stockholder approval, if applicable, (v) those required to consummate the Transaction as provided under the Business Combination Agreement, and (vi) the failure of which to obtain would not reasonably be expected to have a SPAC Material Adverse Effect.
f. As of their respective dates, all reports, statements, schedules, prospectuses, proxy statements, registration statements and other documents required to be filed by the SPAC with the Commission prior to the date of this Subscription Agreement (the SEC Reports) complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder, and none of the SEC Reports, when filed, 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 therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The SPAC has timely filed each SEC Report, except for its Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2021, which was filed on June 1, 2021, since its initial registration of the Shares with the Commission. The financial statements of the SPAC included in the SEC Reports comply in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the rules and regulations of the Commission with respect thereto as in effect at the time of filing and fairly present in all material respects the financial position of the SPAC as of and for the dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods then ended, subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal, year-end audit adjustments. There are no material outstanding or unresolved comments in comment letters from the Staff of the Commission with respect to any of the SEC Reports. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no representation or warranty is made as to the historical accounting treatment of the SPACs issued and outstanding warrants, or as to any deficiencies in disclosure (including with respect to accounting and disclosure controls) arising from the treatment of such warrants as equity rather than liabilities in the SPACs financial statements in light of the issuance by the Commission of the Staff Statement on Accounting and Reporting Considerations for Warrants Issued by Special Purpose Acquisition Companies on April 12, 2021 (the SEC Warrant Statement).
g. As of the date of this Subscription Agreement, the authorized share capital of the SPAC consists of 500,000,000 Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (Class A Shares), 50,000,000 Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (Class B Shares), and 5,000,000 preference shares, par value $0.0001 per share
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(Preferred Shares). As of the date hereof: (i) 60,000,000 Class A Shares, 9,750,000 shares of Class B Shares and no Preferred Shares were issued and outstanding; (ii) 27,000,000 warrants, each exercisable to purchase one Class A Share at $11.50 per share (Warrants), were issued and outstanding, including 7,000,000 private placement warrants; and (iii) no Class A Shares were subject to issuance upon exercise of outstanding options. No Warrants are exercisable on or prior to the Closing. All (i) issued and outstanding Class A Shares and Class B Shares have been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and non-assessable and are not subject to preemptive rights and (ii) outstanding Warrants have been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and are not subject to preemptive rights. As of the date hereof, except as set forth above and pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, there are no outstanding options, warrants or other rights to subscribe for, purchase or acquire from the SPAC any Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Preferred Shares or other equity interests in the SPAC (collectively, SPAC Equity Interests) or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for SPAC Equity Interests. As of the date hereof, the SPAC has no subsidiaries and does not own, directly or indirectly, interests or investments (whether equity or debt) in any person, whether incorporated or unincorporated. There are no stockholder agreements, voting trusts or other agreements or understandings to which the SPAC is a party or by which it is bound relating to the voting of any SPAC Equity Interests, other than (A) the letter agreements entered into by the SPAC in connection with the SPACs initial public offering on December 3, 2020 pursuant to which the SPACs sponsor and the SPACs executive officers and independent directors agreed to vote in favor of any proposed Business Combination (as defined therein), which includes the Transaction, and (B) as contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement. Except as described in the SEC Reports, there are no securities or instruments issued by or to which the SPAC is a party containing anti-dilution or similar provisions that will be triggered by the issuance of (i) the Subscribed Shares or (ii) the shares to be issued pursuant to any Other Subscription Agreement.
h. Except for such matters as have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have a SPAC Material Adverse Effect, there is no (i) suit, action, proceeding or arbitration before a governmental authority or arbitrator pending, or, to the knowledge of the SPAC, threatened in writing against the SPAC or (ii) judgment, decree, injunction, ruling or order of any governmental authority or arbitrator outstanding against the SPAC.
i. The issued and outstanding Class A Shares are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, and are listed for trading on the NYSE. There is no suit, action, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the knowledge of the SPAC, threatened against the SPAC by the NYSE or the Commission with respect to any intention by such entity to deregister the Class A Shares or prohibit or terminate the listing of the Class A Shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The SPAC has taken no action that is designed to terminate the registration of the Class A Shares under the Exchange Act, except as contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement.
j. Neither the SPAC nor any person acting on its behalf has engaged or will engage in any form of general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D) in connection with any offer or sale of the Subscribed Shares. The Subscribed Shares are not being offered in a manner involving a public offering under, or in a distribution in violation of, the Securities Act, or any state securities laws.
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k. The SPAC is in compliance with all applicable laws, except where such non-compliance would not, individually or in the aggregate, be reasonably expected to have a SPAC Material Adverse Effect. The SPAC has not received any written communication, from a governmental authority that alleges that the SPAC is not in compliance with or is in default or violation of any applicable law, except where such non-compliance, default or violation would not be reasonably expected to have a SPAC Material Adverse Effect.
l. Neither the SPAC nor any of its subsidiaries has taken any steps to seek protection pursuant to any law or statute relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, liquidation, administration or winding up or failed to pay its debts when due, nor does the SPAC or any subsidiary have any knowledge or reason to believe that any of their respective creditors intend to initiate involuntary bankruptcy proceedings or seek to commence an administration.
m. There has been no action taken by the SPAC, or, to the knowledge of the SPAC, any officer, director, equityholder, manager, employee, agent or representative of the Issuer, in each case, acting on behalf of the Issuer, in violation of any applicable Anti-Corruption Laws, (i) the SPAC has not been convicted of violating any Anti-Corruption Laws or subjected to any investigation by a governmental authority for violation of any applicable Anti-Corruption Laws, (ii) the SPAC has not conducted or initiated any internal investigation or made a voluntary, directed, or involuntary disclosure to any governmental authority regarding any alleged act or omission arising under or relating to any noncompliance with any Anti-Corruption Laws and (iii) the SPAC has not received any written notice or citation from a governmental authority for any actual or potential noncompliance with any applicable Anti-Corruption Laws.
n. Neither the SPAC nor any of its directors is (i) a person or entity named on the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons administered by OFAC or on the OFAC List, or a person or entity prohibited by any OFAC sanctions program, (ii) owned, directly or indirectly, or controlled by, or acting on behalf of, one or more persons that are named on the OFAC List; (iii) organized, incorporated, established, located, resident or born in, or a citizen, national or the government, including any political subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof, of, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, the Crimea region of Ukraine or any other country or territory embargoed or subject to substantial trade restrictions by the United States, (iv) a Designated National as defined in the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 515, or (v) a non-U.S. shell bank or providing banking services indirectly to a non-U.S. shell bank. The Issuer agrees to provide law enforcement agencies, if requested thereby, such records as required by applicable law, provided that the Issuer is permitted to do so under applicable law. To the extent required, it maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure compliance with OFAC-administered sanctions programs, including for the screening of its investors against the OFAC sanctions programs, including the OFAC List.
o. Except for the Placement Agents (as defined below), no broker or finder is entitled to any brokerage or finders fee or commission solely in connection with the sale of the Subscribed Shares to Subscriber.
5. Subscriber Representations and Warranties. Subscriber represents and warrants to the SPAC that:
a. Subscriber (i) is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, and (ii) has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Subscription Agreement.
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b. This Subscription Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Subscriber, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by the SPAC and the Issuer, this Subscription Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of Subscriber, enforceable against Subscriber in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.
c. The execution and delivery of this Subscription Agreement, the purchase of the Subscribed Shares and the compliance by Subscriber with all of the provisions of this Subscription Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein will not conflict with or result in a breach or violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any of the property or assets of Subscriber pursuant to the terms of (i) any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease, license or other agreement or instrument to which Subscriber is a party or by which Subscriber is bound or to which any of the property or assets of Subscriber is subject; (ii) the organizational documents of Subscriber; or (iii) any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over Subscriber or any of its properties that, in the case of clauses (i) and (iii), would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Subscriber Material Adverse Effect. For purposes of this Subscription Agreement, a Subscriber Material Adverse Effect means an event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect with respect to Subscriber that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on Subscribers ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, including the purchase of the Subscribed Shares.
d. Subscriber (i) is a qualified institutional buyer (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act) or an institutional accredited investor (within the meaning of Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3), (7), (8) or (9) under the Securities Act) satisfying the applicable requirements set forth on Annex A, (ii) is acquiring the Subscribed Shares only for its own account and not for the account of others, or if Subscriber is subscribing for the Subscribed Shares as a fiduciary or agent for one or more investor accounts, Subscriber has full investment discretion with respect to each such account, and the full power and authority to make the acknowledgements, representations and agreements herein on behalf of each owner of each such account, and (iii) is not acquiring the Subscribed Shares with a view to, or for offer or sale in connection with, any distribution thereof in violation of the Securities Act (and has provided the SPAC and the Issuer with the requested information on Annex A following the signature page hereto). Subscriber is not an entity formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the Subscribed Shares and is an institutional account as defined in FINRA Rule 4512(c).
e. Subscriber understands that the Subscribed Shares are being offered in a transaction not involving any public offering within the meaning of the Securities Act and that the Subscribed Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act. Subscriber understands that the Subscribed Shares may not be resold, transferred, pledged or otherwise disposed of by Subscriber absent an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, except (i) to the Issuer or a subsidiary thereof, (ii) pursuant to an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act (including, without limitation, a private resale pursuant to the so-called Section 4(a)(11⁄2)), or (iii) an ordinary course pledge such as a broker lien over account property generally and, in each of cases (i)-(iii), in accordance with any applicable securities laws of the states and other jurisdictions of the
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United States, and as a result of these transfer restrictions, Subscriber may not be able to readily resell the Subscribed Shares and may be required to bear the financial risk of an investment in the Subscribed Shares for an indefinite period of time. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that the Subscribed Shares will not be eligible for offer, resale, transfer, pledge or disposition pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act until at least one year from the Closing Date. Subscriber understands that it has been advised to consult legal counsel prior to making any offer, resale, pledge or transfer of any of the Subscribed Shares. By making the representations herein, Subscriber does not agree to hold any of the Subscribed Shares for any minimum or other specific term and reserves the right to assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of the Subscribed Shares at any time in accordance with or pursuant to a registration statement or exemption under the Securities Act. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that, at the time of issuance, the certificate or book entry position representing the Subscribed Shares will bear or reflect, as applicable, a legend substantially similar to the following:
THIS SECURITY WAS ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE SECURITIES ACT), AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR AN APPLICABLE EXEMPTION THEREFROM. THE HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY AGREES THAT THIS SECURITY MAY BE OFFERED, RESOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED, ONLY (I) PURSUANT TO ANY EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, (II) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, OR (III) TO THE COMPANY, IN EACH OF CASES (I) THROUGH (III) IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
f. Subscriber understands and agrees that Subscriber is purchasing the Subscribed Shares directly from the Issuer. Subscriber further acknowledges that there have not been, and Subscriber hereby agrees that it is not relying on, any representations, warranties, covenants or agreements made to Subscriber by the Issuer, the SPAC, the Company, the Placement Agents, any of their respective affiliates or any control persons, officers, directors, employees, partners, agents or representatives, any other party to the Transaction or any other person or entity, expressly or by implication, other than those representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of the Issuer and the SPAC set forth in this Subscription Agreement. Subscriber acknowledges that certain information provided by the SPAC and the Company included a model of projected revenues and EBITDA under various operational assumptions, and such projected model was prepared based on assumptions and estimates that are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant business, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties (including without limitation those included in the investor presentation provided to Subscriber) that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the projected model. Subscriber further acknowledges that the information provided to Subscriber is preliminary and subject to change.
g. In making its decision to purchase the Subscribed Shares, Subscriber has relied solely upon independent investigation made by Subscriber. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that Subscriber has received access to and has had an adequate opportunity to review, such financial and other information (including without limitation the risk factors included in the investor presentation and a copy of the SEC Settlement and the SEC Waiver provided to Subscriber) as Subscriber deems necessary in order to make an investment decision with respect to the Subscribed Shares, including with respect to the
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Issuer, the SPAC, the Company and the Transaction and made its own assessment and is satisfied concerning the relevant tax and other economic considerations relevant to Subscribers investment in the Shares. Subscriber represents and agrees that Subscriber and Subscribers professional advisor(s), if any, have had the opportunity to ask such questions, receive such answers and obtain such information as Subscriber and such undersigneds professional advisor(s), if any, have deemed necessary to make an investment decision with respect to the Subscribed Shares. However, neither any such inquiries, nor any due diligence investigation conducted by Subscriber or any of Subscribers professional advisors nor anything else contained herein, shall modify, limit or otherwise affect Subscribers right to rely on the Issuers and the SPACs representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Subscription Agreement. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that none of Jefferies LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Nomura Securities International, Inc., Berenberg Capital Markets LLC or Galaxy Digital Partners LLC, each acting as placement agent to the Issuer (the Placement Agents), or any affiliates of each of the Placement Agents, has provided Subscriber with any information or advice with respect to the Subscribed Shares nor is such information or advice necessary or desired. Neither the Placement Agents nor any of their affiliates have made or make any representation as to the SPAC, the Issuer or the Company or the quality or value of the Subscribed Shares. Neither the Placement Agents nor any of their representatives have any responsibility with respect to the completeness or accuracy of any information or materials furnished to such Subscriber in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby. In connection with the issuance of the Subscribed Shares to Subscriber, neither the Placement Agents nor any of their affiliates have acted as a financial advisor or fiduciary to Subscriber. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that the SPAC continues to review the SEC Warrant Statement and its implications, including on the financial statements and related disclosure included in its filings with the Commission, and any restatement, revision or other modification of such filings relating to or arising from such review, or as a result of additional guidance from the staff of the Commission related to the SEC Warrant Statement, shall be deemed not material for purposes of this Subscription Agreement. For the purpose of this Subscription Agreement, the SEC Settlement means the Order Instituting Cease-and-Desist Proceedings Pursuant To Section 8A of the Securities Act of 1933, Making Findings, And Imposing a Cease-And-Desist Order issued by the Commission on September 30, 2019; and the SEC Waiver means the Order Under Rule 506(d)(2)(ii) and Rule 262(b)(2) Of the Securities Act Of 1933 Granting a Waiver of the Rule 506(d)(1)(V)(B) and Rule 262(a)(5)(ii) Disqualification Provisions issued by the Commission on September 30, 2019 and the related letter from Cooley LLP dated September 30, 2019 to the Commission.
h. Subscriber became aware of this offering of the Subscribed Shares solely by means of direct contact between Subscriber and the SPAC or the Issuer, or their respective representatives or affiliates, or by means of contact from the Placement Agents and the Subscribed Shares were offered to Subscriber solely by direct contact between Subscriber and the SPAC or the Issuer, or their respective representatives or affiliates. Subscriber did not become aware of this offering of the Subscribed Shares, nor were the Subscribed Shares offered to Subscriber, by any other means. Subscriber acknowledges that the SPAC and the Issuer each represents and warrants that the Subscribed Shares (i) were not offered by any form of general solicitation or general advertising and (ii) are not being offered in a manner involving a public offering under, or in a distribution in violation of, the Securities Act, or any state securities laws.
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i. Subscriber acknowledges that it is aware that there are substantial risks (including without limitation the risk factors included in the investor presentation provided to Subscriber) incident to the purchase and ownership of the Subscribed Shares. Subscriber has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Subscribed Shares, and Subscriber has had an opportunity to seek, and has sought, such accounting, legal, business and tax advice as Subscriber has considered necessary to make an informed investment decision.
j. Subscriber has adequately analyzed and fully considered the risks of an investment in the Subscribed Shares and determined that the Subscribed Shares are a suitable investment for Subscriber and that Subscriber is able at this time and in the foreseeable future to bear the economic risk of a total loss of Subscribers investment in the Issuer. Subscriber acknowledges specifically that a possibility of total loss exists.
k. Subscriber understands and agrees that no federal or state agency has passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering of the Subscribed Shares or made any findings or determination as to the fairness of this investment.
l. Subscriber is not (i) a person or entity named on the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons administered by OFAC or on the OFAC List, or a person or entity prohibited by any sanctions program by OFAC, the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, Her Majestys Treasury of the United Kingdom, or other relevant sanctions authority (collectively, Sanctions), (ii) a Designated National as defined in the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 515, or (iii) a non-U.S. shell bank or providing banking services indirectly to a non-U.S. shell bank. Subscriber agrees to provide law enforcement agencies, if requested thereby, such records as required by applicable law, provided that Subscriber is permitted to do so under applicable law. Subscriber represents that, if it is a financial institution subject to the Bank Secrecy Act (31 U.S.C. Section 5311 et seq.), as amended by the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 and its implementing regulations (collectively, the BSA/PATRIOT Act), Subscriber maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to comply with applicable obligations under the BSA/PATRIOT Act. Subscriber also represents that, to the extent required, it maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed for the screening of its investors against Sanctions, including the OFAC List. Subscriber further represents and warrants that, to the extent required, it maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure that the funds held by Subscriber and used to purchase the Subscribed Shares were legally derived.
m. Subscriber does not have, as of the date hereof, and during the 30-day period immediately prior to the date hereof such Subscriber has not entered into, any put equivalent position as such term is defined in Rule 16a-1 under the Exchange Act or short sale positions with respect to the securities of the SPAC. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of a Subscriber that is a multi-managed investment vehicle or an owner of a separate account whereby separate portfolio managers manage separate portions of such Subscribers assets and the portfolio managers have no direct knowledge of the investment decisions made by the portfolio managers managing other portions of such Subscribers assets, the representation set forth above shall only apply with respect to the portion of assets managed by the portfolio manager that made the investment decision to purchase the Subscribed Shares covered by this Agreement.
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n. If Subscriber is an employee benefit plan that is subject to Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA), a plan, an individual retirement account or other arrangement that is subject to section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code) or an employee benefit plan that is a governmental plan (as defined in section 3(32) of ERISA), a church plan (as defined in section 3(33) of ERISA), a non-U.S. plan (as described in section 4(b)(4) of ERISA) or other plan that is not subject to the foregoing but may be subject to provisions under any other federal, state, local, non-U.S. or other laws or regulations that are similar to such provisions of ERISA or the Code, or an entity whose underlying assets are considered to include plan assets of any such plan, account or arrangement (each, a Plan) subject to the fiduciary or prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA or section 4975 of the Code, Subscriber represents and warrants that (i) it has not relied on the SPAC, the Issuer or, to Subscribers knowledge, any of the SPACs or the Issuers respective affiliates (the Transaction Parties) for investment advice or as the Plans fiduciary with respect to its decision to acquire and hold the Subscribed Shares, and none of the Transaction Parties shall at any time be relied upon as the Plans fiduciary with respect to any decision to acquire, continue to hold or transfer the Subscribed Shares and (ii) the acquisition and holding of the Subscribed Shares will not constitute a non-exempt prohibited transaction under ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code.
o. Subscriber at the Closing will have sufficient funds to pay the Purchase Price pursuant to Section 2(b).
p. Subscriber agrees that, notwithstanding Section 9(i), the Placement Agents may rely upon the representations and warranties made by Subscriber to the SPAC and the Issuer in this Section 5.
q. No foreign person (as defined in 31 C.F.R. Part 800.224) in which the national or subnational governments of a single foreign state have a substantial interest (as defined in 31 C.F.R. Part 800.244) will acquire a substantial interest in the SPAC or the Issuer as a result of the purchase and sale of Subscribed Shares hereunder such that a declaration to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States would be mandatory under 31 C.F.R. Part 800.401, and no foreign person will have control (as defined in 31 C.F.R. Part 800.208) over the SPAC or the Issuer from and after the Closing as a result of the purchase and sale of Subscribed Shares hereunder.
r. Without limiting the generality of the any of the foregoing representations and warranties, Subscriber agrees and acknowledges that it is aware that, following the consummation of the Closing, the Companys assets will include Bitcoin, and no variation from the date hereof to any date subsequent hereto in the market value of Bitcoin expressed in any other currency may form the basis for any assertion by or on behalf of Subscriber that any representation or warranty of the Issuer or the SPAC herein is, or was when made, untrue, that any covenant of the Issuer or the SPAC herein shall not have been complied with or that any condition precedent of Subscriber herein shall not have been met.
s. Neither the due diligence investigation conducted by Subscriber in connection with making its decision to acquire the Subscribed Shares nor any representations and warranties made by Subscriber herein shall modify, amend or affect Subscribers right to rely on the truth, accuracy and completeness of the SPACs representations and warranties contained herein.
t. No broker, finder or other financial consultant is acting on Subscribers behalf in connection with this Subscription Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby in such a way as to create any liability of the Issuer or SPAC for the payment of any fees, costs, expenses or commissions.
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6. Registration of Subscribed Securities.
a. The Issuer agrees that, within thirty (30) days after the Closing Date (the Filing Deadline), it will file with the Commission (at the Issuers sole cost and expense) a registration statement registering the resale of the Subscribed Shares and the Anchor Warrants (such securities collectively, the Subscribed Securities and such registration statement, including the prospectus in such registration statement, amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to such registration statement, and all exhibits to and material incorporated by reference in such registration statement, the Registration Statement), and the Issuer shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to have the Registration Statement declared effective as soon as practicable after the filing thereof, but no later than the earlier of (i) ninety (90) calendar days (or one hundred twenty (120) calendar days if the Commission notifies the Issuer that it will review the Registration Statement) following the Closing Date and (ii) the 10th Business Day after the date the Issuer is notified (orally or in writing, whichever is earlier) by the Commission that the Registration Statement will not be reviewed or will not be subject to further review (such earlier date, the Effectiveness Deadline), provided, that if such day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or other day that the Commission is closed for business, the Effectiveness Deadline shall be extended to the next Business Day on which the Commission is open for business. The Issuer will provide a draft of the Registration Statement to the undersigned for review at least two (2) Business Days in advance of filing the Registration Statement; provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall the Issuer be required to delay or postpone the filing of such Registration Statement as a result of or in connection with Subscribers review. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Subscriber, Subscriber shall not be identified as a statutory underwriter in the Registration Statement unless requested by the Commission or another regulatory agency; provided, that if the Commission or another regulatory agency requests that a Subscriber be identified as a statutory underwriter in the Registration Statement, Subscriber will have the opportunity to withdraw from the Registration Statement upon its prompt written request to the Issuer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Commission prevents the Issuer from including any or all of the shares proposed to be registered under the Registration Statement due to limitations on the use of Rule 415 of the Securities Act for the resale of the Subscribed Securities by the applicable stockholders or otherwise, such Registration Statement shall register for resale such number of Subscribed Securities and other shares included therein that is equal to the maximum number of Subscribed Securities and other shares as is permitted by the Commission. In such event, the number of securities to be registered for each selling stockholder named in the Registration Statement shall be reduced pro rata among all such selling stockholders, and as promptly as practicable after being permitted to register additional shares under Rule 415 under the Securities Act, the Issuer shall file one or more new Registration Statement(s) (such new Registration Statement shall also be deemed to be Registration Statement hereunder) to register such additional Subscribed Securities and cause such Registration Statement(s) to become effective as promptly as practicable after the filing thereof. The Issuers obligations to include the Subscribed Securities in the Registration Statement are contingent upon Subscriber furnishing in writing to the Issuer such information regarding Subscriber, the securities of the Issuer held by Subscriber and the intended method of disposition of the Subscribed Securities as shall be reasonably requested by the Issuer to effect the registration of the Subscribed Securities, and Subscriber shall execute such documents in
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connection with such registration as the Issuer may reasonably request that are customary of a selling stockholder in similar situations, including providing that the Issuer shall be entitled to postpone and suspend the use of the Registration Statement as permitted hereunder, provided that Subscriber shall not in connection with the foregoing be required to execute any lock-up or similar agreement or otherwise be subject to any contractual restriction on the ability to transfer the Subscribed Securities. In the case of the registration effected by the Issuer pursuant to this Subscription Agreement, the Issuer shall, upon reasonable request, inform Subscriber as to the status of such registration. Subscriber shall not be entitled to use the Registration Statement for an underwritten offering of Subscribed Securities. For purposes of this Section 6, Subscribed Securities shall include the Subscribed Shares acquired pursuant to this Subscription Agreement and any Anchor Warrants acquired pursuant hereto and any other equity security of the Issuer issued or issuable with respect to the Subscribed Securities by way of share split, dividend, distribution, recapitalization, merger, exchange, replacement or similar event or otherwise. For purposes of clarification, any failure by the Issuer to file the Registration Statement by the Filing Deadline or to effect such Registration Statement by the Effectiveness Deadline shall not otherwise relieve the Issuer of its obligations to file or effect the Registration Statement set forth in this Section 6.
b. The Issuer agrees that, except for such times as the Issuer is permitted hereunder to suspend the use of the prospectus forming part of a Registration Statement, the Issuer will use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause such Registration Statement to remain continuously effective with respect to Subscriber until the earlier of (i) three (3) years from the issuance of the Subscribed Shares or purchase of the Anchor Warrants, (ii) the date on which Subscriber ceases to hold any Subscribed Securities issued pursuant to this Subscription Agreement and (iii) the first date on which the undersigned can sell all of its Subscribed Securities under Rule 144 of the Securities Act without limitation as to the manner of sale or the amount of such securities that may be sold and without the requirement for the Issuer to be in compliance with the current public information required under Rule 144(c)(1) (or Rule 144(i)(2), if applicable). The undersigned agrees to disclose its beneficial ownership, as determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act, of Subscribed Securities to the Issuer upon request to assist the Issuer in making the determination with respect to Rule 144 described in clause (iii) above. At its expense, the Issuer shall:
(i) advise Subscriber within three (3) Business Days (A) when a Registration Statement or any amendment thereto has been filed with the Commission and when such Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto has become effective; (B) of any request by the Commission for an amendment to any Registration Statement or supplement to any prospectus included therein, (C) of the issuance by the Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of any Registration Statement or the initiation of any proceedings for such purpose; (D) of the receipt by the Issuer of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification of the Subscribed Securities included therein for sale in any jurisdiction or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose; and (E) subject to the provisions in this Subscription Agreement, of the occurrence of any event that requires the making of any changes in any Registration Statement or prospectus included therein so that, as of such date, the statements therein are not misleading and do not omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of a prospectus, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading.
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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, the Issuer shall not, when so advising Subscriber of such events, provide Subscriber with any material, nonpublic information regarding the Issuer other than to the extent that providing notice to Subscriber of the occurrence of the events listed in (A) through (E) above may be deemed to constitute material, nonpublic information regarding the Issuer;
(ii) use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the withdrawal of any order suspending the effectiveness of any Registration Statement as soon as reasonably practicable;
(iii) upon the occurrence of any event contemplated above, except for such times as the Issuer is permitted hereunder to suspend, and has suspended, the use of a prospectus forming part of a Registration Statement, the Issuer shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to as soon as reasonably practicable prepare a post-effective amendment to such Registration Statement or a supplement to the related prospectus, or file any other required document so that, as thereafter delivered to purchasers of the Subscribed Securities included therein, such prospectus will not include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading;
(iv) use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause all Subscribed Securities to be listed on each securities exchange or market, if any, on which the Shares or Warrants, as the case may be, have been listed;
(v) use its commercially reasonable efforts (A) to take all other steps necessary to effect the registration of the Subscribed Securities contemplated hereby and (B) with a view to making available to Subscriber the benefits of Rule 144 or any similar rule or regulation of the Commission that may permit Subscriber to sell the Subscribed Securities to the public without registration, for so long as Subscriber holds the Subscribed Securities to (I) make and keep public information available, as those terms are understood and defined in Rule 144, (II) file all reports and other materials required to be filed by the Exchange Act so long as the Issuer remains subject to such requirements and the filing of such reports and other documents is required for the applicable provisions of Rule 144, and (III) furnish to Subscriber so long as such Subscriber owns the Shares acquired hereunder, promptly upon reasonable written request, (x) a written statement by the Issuer, if true, that it has complied with the reporting requirements of Rule 144, the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and (y) such other information as may reasonably be requested to enable Subscriber to sell the Subscribed Securities under Rule 144 without registration.
c. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Issuer may delay or postpone filing of such Registration Statement and from time to time require Subscriber not to sell under the Registration Statement or suspend the use of any such Registration Statement if it determines that in order for the Registration Statement to not contain a material misstatement or omission, an amendment thereto would be needed, or if
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the negotiation or consummation of a transaction by the Issuer or its subsidiaries is pending or an event has occurred, which negotiation, consummation or event, the Issuers board of directors reasonably believes, upon the advice of legal counsel, would require additional disclosure by the Issuer in the Registration Statement of material information that the Issuer has a bona fide business purpose for keeping confidential and the non-disclosure of which in the Registration Statement would be expected, in the reasonable determination of the Issuers board of directors, upon the advice of legal counsel, to cause the Registration Statement to fail to comply with applicable disclosure requirements (each such circumstance, a Suspension Event); provided, that, (i) the Issuer shall not so delay filing or so suspend the use of the Registration Statement on more than three (3) occasions, or for a period of more than sixty (60) consecutive days, or for more than a total of one hundred twenty (120) days, in each case in any three hundred sixty (360) day period and (ii) the Issuer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to make the Registration Statement available for the sale by Subscriber of such securities as soon as practicable thereafter. Upon receipt of any written notice from the Issuer (which notice shall not contain any material non-public information regarding the Issuer) of the happening of any Suspension Event during the period that the Registration Statement is effective or if as a result of a Suspension Event the Registration Statement or related prospectus contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made (in the case of the prospectus) not misleading, Subscriber agrees that (i) it will immediately discontinue offers and sales of the Subscribed Securities under the Registration Statement (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, sales conducted pursuant to Rule 144) until Subscriber receives copies of a supplemental or amended prospectus (which the Issuer agrees to promptly prepare) that corrects the misstatement(s) or omission(s) referred to above and receives notice that any post-effective amendment has become effective or unless otherwise notified by the Issuer that it may resume such offers and sales, and (ii) it will maintain the confidentiality of any information included in such written notice delivered by the Issuer unless otherwise required by law or subpoena. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Issuer shall cause its transfer agent to deliver unlegended shares to a transferee of the Subscriber in connection with any sale of Subscribed Shares with respect to which the Subscriber has entered into a contract for sale, prior to Subscribers receipt of the notice of a suspension of the Registration Statement and which has not yet settled. If so directed by the Issuer, Subscriber will deliver to the Issuer or, in Subscribers sole discretion destroy, all copies of the prospectus covering the Subscribed Securities in Subscribers possession; provided, however, that this obligation to deliver or destroy all copies of the prospectus covering the Subscribed Securities shall not apply (i) to the extent Subscriber is required to retain a copy of such prospectus (a) in order to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, self-regulatory or professional requirements or (b) in accordance with a bona fide pre-existing document retention policy or (ii) to copies stored electronically on archival servers as a result of automatic data back-up.
The Subscriber may deliver written notice (an Opt-Out Notice) to the Issuer requesting that the Subscriber not receive notices from the Issuer otherwise required by Section 6(c); provided, however, that the Subscriber may later revoke any such Opt-Out Notice in writing. Following receipt of an Opt-Out Notice from the Subscriber (unless subsequently revoked), (i) the Issuer shall not deliver any such notices to the Subscriber and the Subscriber shall no longer be entitled to the rights associated with any such notice and (ii) each time prior to the Subscribers intended use of an effective Registration Statement, the Subscriber will notify the Issuer in writing at least two (2) Business Days in
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advance of such intended use, and if a notice of a Suspension Event was previously delivered (or would have been delivered but for the provisions of this Section 5(c)) and the related suspension period remains in effect, the Issuer will so notify the Subscriber, within one (1) Business Day of the Subscribers notification to the Issuer, by delivering to the Subscriber a copy of such previous notice of Suspension Event, and thereafter will provide the Subscriber with the related notice of the conclusion of such Suspension Event promptly following its availability.
d. The Issuer shall, notwithstanding any termination of this Subscription Agreement, indemnify, defend and hold harmless Subscriber (to the extent a seller under the Registration Statement), its officers, directors, agents, partners, members, managers, stockholders, affiliates, employees and investment advisers, each person who controls Subscriber (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act) and the officers, directors, partners, members, managers, stockholders, agents, affiliates, employees and investment advisers of each such controlling person, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, from and against any and all claims, suits, actions, or litigation brought by a third party that arise out of or are based upon any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained (or incorporated by reference) in the Registration Statement, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of any prospectus or form of prospectus or supplement thereto, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading, except to the extent, but only to the extent, that such untrue statements, alleged untrue statements, omissions or alleged omissions are based solely upon information regarding Subscriber furnished in writing to the Issuer by or on behalf of Subscriber expressly for use therein (Claim), and any losses, damages, liabilities, costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees) and expenses (collectively, Losses) as incurred as a result of such Claim. The Issuer shall notify Subscriber promptly of the institution, threat or assertion of any proceeding arising from or in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Section 6 of which the Issuer is aware. Notwithstanding the forgoing, the Issuers indemnification obligations shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Losses or action if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of the Issuer (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed).
e. Subscriber shall, severally and not jointly with any Other Subscriber or other selling securityholder named in the Registration Statement, indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer, its directors, officers, agents and employees, each person who controls the Issuer (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act and Section 20 of the Exchange Act), and the directors, officers, agents or employees of such controlling persons, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, from and against all Losses, as incurred, arising out of or are based upon any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of any prospectus, or any form of prospectus or supplement thereto, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading to the extent, but only to the extent, that such untrue statements or omissions are based solely upon information regarding Subscriber furnished in writing to the Issuer by or on behalf of Subscriber expressly for use therein. In no event shall the liability of Subscriber be greater in amount than the dollar amount of the net proceeds received by Subscriber upon the sale of the Subscribed Securities giving rise to such indemnification obligation. Notwithstanding the forgoing, Subscribers indemnification obligations shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Losses or action if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of Subscriber (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed).
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f. Any person entitled to indemnification herein shall (i) give prompt written notice to the indemnifying party of any claim with respect to which it seeks indemnification (provided that the failure to give prompt notice shall not impair any persons right to indemnification hereunder to the extent such failure has not prejudiced the indemnifying party) and (ii) permit such indemnifying party to assume the defense of such claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party. If such defense is assumed, the indemnifying party shall not be subject to any liability for any settlement made by the indemnified party without its consent. An indemnifying party who elects not to assume the defense of a claim shall not be obligated to pay the fees and expenses of more than one counsel for all parties indemnified by such indemnifying party with respect to such claim, unless in the reasonable judgment of legal counsel to any indemnified party a conflict of interest exists between such indemnified party and any other of such indemnified parties with respect to such claim. No indemnifying party shall, without the consent of the indemnified party, consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement which cannot be settled in all respects by the payment of money (and such money is so paid by the indemnifying party pursuant to the terms of such settlement) or which settlement does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such indemnified party of a release from all liability in respect to such claim or litigation.
g. The indemnification provided for under this Subscription Agreement shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the indemnified party or any officer, director, employee, agent, affiliate or controlling person of such indemnified party and shall survive the transfer of the Subscribed Securities purchased pursuant to this Subscription Agreement.
h. If the indemnification provided under this Section 6 from the indemnifying party is unavailable or insufficient to hold harmless an indemnified party in respect of any losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses referred to herein, then the indemnifying party, in lieu of indemnifying the indemnified party, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by the indemnified party as a result of such losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations; provided that in no event shall the liability of Subscriber be greater in amount than the dollar amount of the net proceeds received by Subscriber upon the sale of the Subscribed Securities giving rise to such contribution obligation. The relative fault of the indemnifying party and indemnified party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether any action in question, including any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact, was made by, or relates to information supplied by, such indemnifying party or indemnified party, and the indemnifying partys and indemnified partys relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such action. The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of the losses or other liabilities referred to above shall be subject to the limitations set forth in this Section 6 and deemed to include any legal or other fees, charges or expenses reasonably incurred by such party in connection with any investigation or proceeding. No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution pursuant to this Section 6(h) from any person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. Each indemnifying partys obligation to make a contribution pursuant to this Section 6(h) shall be individual, not joint and several, and in no event shall the liability of Subscriber hereunder exceed the net proceeds received by Subscriber upon the sale of the Subscribed Securities giving rise to such indemnification obligation.
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i. Subscriber hereby agrees that neither it, nor any person or entity acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with it, shall execute any short sales or engage in other similar or equivalent hedging transactions of any kind with respect to securities of the SPAC during the period commencing on the date of this Subscription Agreement through the Closing (or such earlier termination of this Subscription Agreement). This Section 6(i) shall not apply to any sale (including the exercise of any redemption right) of securities of the SPAC (i) held by the Subscriber, its controlled affiliates or any person or entity acting on behalf of Subscriber or any of its controlled affiliates prior to the execution of this Subscription Agreement or (ii) purchased by Subscriber, its controlled affiliates or any person or entity acting on behalf of Subscriber or any of its controlled affiliates in open market transactions after the execution of this Subscription Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of a Subscriber that is a multi-managed investment vehicle or an owner of a separate account whereby separate portfolio managers manage separate portions of such Subscribers assets and the portfolio managers have no direct knowledge of the investment decisions made by the portfolio managers managing other portions of such Subscribers assets, the restriction set forth above shall only apply with respect to the portion of assets managed by the portfolio manager that made the investment decision to purchase the Subscribed Securities covered by this Agreement.
j. Within three (3) Business Days of the request of the holder of the Subscribed Shares, and subject to the execution and delivery of such representation letters and other information as the Issuer or its transfer agent shall reasonably request, the Issuer shall cause the removal of the legend set forth in Section 5(e) and cause its transfer agent to issue a certificate without such legend to the holder of the Subscribed Shares upon which it is stamped or issue to such holder by electronic delivery at the applicable balance account at The Depository Trust Company (DTC), if (i) such Subscribed Shares are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, (ii) in connection with a sale, assignment or other transfer, such holder provides the Issuer with an opinion of counsel, in a form reasonably acceptable to the Issuer, to the effect that such sale, assignment or transfer of the Subscribed Shares may be made without registration under the applicable requirements of the Securities Act, or (iii) the Subscribed Shares are sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to Rule 144. In connection with the removal of the restrictive legend pursuant to the foregoing clauses (i) and (iii), if required by the Issuers transfer agent, the Issuer shall cause its legal counsel to provide a legal opinion in connection with such removal request. The Issuer shall be responsible for the fees of its transfer agent, its legal counsel and all DTC fees associated with such issuance.
7. Termination. This Subscription Agreement shall terminate and be void and of no further force and effect, and all rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate without any further liability on the part of any party in respect thereof, upon the earlier to occur of (a) such date and time as the Business Combination Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, (b) upon the mutual written agreement of the SPAC, the Issuer and Subscriber to terminate this Subscription Agreement, (c) if, on the Closing Date of the Transaction, any of the conditions to Closing set forth in Section 2 of this Subscription Agreement have not been satisfied as of the time required hereunder to be so satisfied or waived by the party entitled to grant such waiver and, as a result thereof, the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement are not consummated or (d) the date that is twelve (12) months after the date hereof; provided, that nothing herein will relieve any party from liability for any willful breach hereof prior to the time of termination, and each party will be entitled to any remedies at law or in equity to recover
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reasonable and documented out-of-pocket losses, liabilities or damages arising from such breach. The SPAC shall notify Subscriber of the termination of the Business Combination Agreement promptly after the termination thereof. Upon the termination of this Subscription Agreement in accordance with this Section 7, any monies paid by the Subscriber to the Issuer in connection herewith shall be promptly (and in any event within one (1) Business Day after such termination) be returned in full to Subscriber by wire transfer of U.S. dollars in immediately available funds to the account specified by Subscriber, without any deduction for or on account of any tax withholding, charges or set-off, whether or not the Transaction shall have been consummated.
8. Trust Account Waiver. Subscriber hereby acknowledges that the SPAC has established a trust account (the Trust Account) containing the proceeds of its initial public offering (the IPO) and from certain private placements occurring simultaneously with the IPO (including interest accrued from time to time thereon) for the benefit of the SPACs public stockholders and certain other parties (including the underwriters of the IPO). For and in consideration of the SPAC entering into this Subscription Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Subscriber hereby irrevocably waives any and all right, title, interest or claim of any kind it has or may have in the future as a result of, or arising out of, this Subscription Agreement, in or to any monies held in the Trust Account, and agrees not to seek recourse or make or bring any action, suit, claim or other proceeding against the Trust Account as a result of, or arising out of, this Subscription Agreement, regardless of whether such claim arises based on contract, tort, equity or any other theory of legal liability; provided however, that nothing in this Section 8 shall be deemed to limit any Subscribers right to distributions from the Trust Account in accordance with the SPACs amended and restated certificate of incorporation in respect of Class A Shares acquired by any means other than pursuant to this Subscription Agreement, or shall serve to limit or prohibit Subscribers right to pursue a claim against the SPAC for legal relief against assets held outside the Trust Account, for specific performance or other equitable relief, or shall serve to limit or prohibit any claims that Subscriber may have in the future against SPACs assets or funds that are not held in the Trust Account (including any funds that have been released from the Trust Account and any assets that have been purchased or acquired with any such funds).
9. Miscellaneous.
a. All notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing. Any notice, request, demand, claim, or other communication hereunder shall be deemed duly given (i) when delivered personally to the recipient, (ii) when sent, if sent by electronic mail or facsimile (if provided), during normal business hours of the recipient, and if not sent during normal business hours, then on the recipients next Business Day (provided, that no mail undeliverable or other rejection notice is generated), (iii) one Business Day after being sent to the recipient by reputable overnight courier service (charges prepaid), or (iv) four (4) Business Days after being mailed to the recipient by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, and, in each case, addressed to the intended recipient at its address specified on the signature page hereof or to such electronic mail address or address as subsequently modified by written notice given in accordance with this Section 9(a). A courtesy electronic copy of any notice sent by methods (i), (iii), or (iv) above shall also be sent to the recipient via electronic mail if provided in the applicable signature page hereof or to an electronic mail address as subsequently modified by written notice given in accordance with this Section 9(a).
b. Subscriber acknowledges that the SPAC and the Issuer will rely on the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties contained in this Subscription Agreement. Prior to the Closing, Subscriber agrees to promptly notify the SPAC and the Issuer if it becomes aware that any of the acknowledgments,
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understandings, agreements, representations and warranties of Subscriber set forth herein are no longer accurate in all material respects. The SPAC and the Issuer acknowledge that Subscriber will rely on the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties contained in this Subscription Agreement. Prior to the Closing, the SPAC and the Issuer each agrees to promptly notify Subscriber if it becomes aware that any of the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties of such party set forth herein are no longer accurate in all material respects.
c. Each of the SPAC, the Issuer and Subscriber is irrevocably authorized to produce this Subscription Agreement or a copy hereof to any interested party in any administrative or legal proceeding or official inquiry with respect to the matters covered hereby.
d. Each party shall pay all of its own expenses in connection with this Subscription Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein.
e. Neither this Subscription Agreement nor any rights that may accrue to Subscriber hereunder (other than the Subscribed Shares acquired hereunder, if any, and Subscribers rights under Section 6 hereof with respect to such Subscribed Shares) may be transferred or assigned. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Subscriber may assign its rights and obligations under this Subscription Agreement to one or more of its affiliates or to another investment fund or account managed or advised by the investment manager who acts on behalf of Subscriber, or, with the SPACs and the Issuers prior written consent, to another person, provided that no such assignment shall relieve Subscriber of its obligations hereunder if any such assignee fails to perform such obligations, unless the SPAC and the Issuer each has given its prior written consent to such relief. Neither this Subscription Agreement nor any rights that may accrue to the SPAC or the Issuer hereunder may be transferred or assigned (provided, that, for the avoidance of doubt, the SPAC or the Issuer may transfer the Subscription Agreement and its rights hereunder solely in connection with the consummation of the Transaction and exclusively to another entity under the control of, or under common control with, such party).
f. All of the agreements, representations and warranties made by each party hereto in this Subscription Agreement shall survive the Closing.
g. The SPAC and the Issuer may request from Subscriber such additional information as the SPAC or the Issuer may reasonably deem necessary to evaluate the eligibility of Subscriber to acquire the Subscribed Shares and to register the Subscribed Shares for resale, and Subscriber shall promptly provide such information as may be reasonably requested, to the extent readily available and to the extent consistent with its internal policies and procedures, provided that the SPAC agrees to keep such information confidential, except to the extent required to be included in the Registration Statement. Subscriber acknowledges that the SPAC and the Issuer may file a copy of this Subscription Agreement with the Commission as an exhibit to a periodic report or a registration statement of the SPAC or the Issuer, as applicable.
h. This Subscription Agreement may not be amended, modified, waived or terminated (other than pursuant to the terms of Section 7 above) except by an instrument in writing, signed by each of the parties hereto.
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i. This Subscription Agreement constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes all other prior agreements, understandings, representations and warranties, both written and oral, among the parties, with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Subscription Agreement shall not confer any rights or remedies upon any person other than the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns. Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, the provisions of Sections 6(d) through (h) and Section 9(v) shall be enforceable by the specified beneficiaries thereof.
j. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Subscription Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, legal representatives, and permitted assigns, and the agreements, representations, warranties, covenants and acknowledgments contained herein shall be deemed to be made by, and be binding upon, such heirs, executors, administrators, successors, legal representatives and permitted assigns.
k. If any provision of this Subscription Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Subscription Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and shall continue in full force and effect.
l. This Subscription Agreement may be executed and delivered in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile or electronic mail or in .pdf) and by different parties in separate counterparts, with the same effect as if all parties hereto had signed the same document. All counterparts so executed and delivered shall be construed together and shall constitute one and the same agreement.
m. This Subscription Agreement is intended for the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other person; provided, however, that the Placement Agents may rely on the representations, warranties, agreements and covenants of the SPAC and the Issuer contained in this Subscription Agreement and may rely on the representations and warranties of the Subscriber contained in Section 5 of this Subscription Agreement as if such representations and warranties were made directly to the Placement Agent.
n. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Subscription Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Subscription Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Subscription Agreement, this being in addition to any other remedy to which such party is entitled at law, in equity, in contract, in tort or otherwise.
o. This Subscription Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without regard to the principles of conflicts of laws that would otherwise require the application of the law of any other state.
p. EACH PARTY AND ANY PERSON ASSERTING RIGHTS AS A THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY HEREBY WAIVES ITS RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OR RELATED TO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR OTHER LITIGATION OF ANY TYPE BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY OR ANY AFFILIATE OF ANY OTHER SUCH PARTY, WHETHER WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS OR OTHERWISE. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM
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OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE TRIED BY A COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE PARTIES FURTHER AGREE THAT THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IS WAIVED BY OPERATION OF THIS SECTION AS TO ANY ACTION, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER PROCEEDING WHICH SEEKS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, TO CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT OR ANY PROVISION HEREOF. THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT.
q. The parties agree that all disputes, legal actions, suits and proceedings arising out of or relating to this Subscription Agreement must be brought exclusively in the courts of the State of New York or the federal courts located in the State of New York (collectively the Designated Courts). Each party hereby consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Designated Courts. No legal action, suit or proceeding with respect to this Subscription Agreement may be brought in any other forum. Each party hereby irrevocably waives all claims of immunity from jurisdiction and any objection which such party may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding in any Designated Court, including any right to object on the basis that any dispute, action, suit or proceeding brought in the Designated Courts has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum or venue. Each of the parties also agrees that delivery of any process, summons, notice or document to a party hereof in compliance with Section 9(a) of this Subscription Agreement shall be effective service of process for any action, suit or proceeding in a Designated Court with respect to any matters to which the parties have submitted to jurisdiction as set forth above.
r. This Subscription Agreement may only be enforced against, and any claim, action, suit or other legal proceeding based upon, arising out of, or related to this Subscription Agreement, or the negotiation, execution or performance of this Subscription Agreement, 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.
s. The SPAC shall, by 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date of this Subscription Agreement, issue one or more press releases or file with the Commission a Current Report on Form 8-K (collectively, the Disclosure Document) disclosing, to the extent not previously publicly disclosed, all material terms of the transactions contemplated hereby (and by the Other Subscription Agreements), the Transaction and any other material, nonpublic information that the SPAC or Issuer has provided to Subscriber at any time prior to the filing of the Disclosure Document. From and after the issuance of the Disclosure Document, to the SPACs knowledge, Subscriber shall not be in possession of any material, non-public information received from the SPAC or any of its officers, directors or employees or the Placement Agents, and Subscriber shall no longer be subject to any confidentiality or similar obligations under any current agreement, whether written or oral, with the SPAC or any of its officers, directors or employees or the Placement Agents, relating to the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement. Except with the express written consent of Subscriber and unless prior thereto Subscriber shall have executed a written agreement regarding the confidentiality and use of such information, the SPAC shall not, and shall cause its officers, directors, employees and agents, not to, provide Subscriber with any material, non-public information regarding the SPAC, the Issuer, the Company
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or the Transaction from and after the filing of the Disclosure Document. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the SPAC shall not, and shall instruct its representatives, including the Placement Agents and their respective affiliates not to, without the prior written consent (including by e-mail) of Subscriber, publicly disclose the name of Subscriber or any affiliate or investment adviser of Subscriber, or include the name of Subscriber or any affiliate or investment adviser of Subscriber (i) in any press release, marketing or similar materials or (ii) in any filing with the Commission or any regulatory agency or trading market, except as required by the federal securities laws, rules or regulations and to the extent such disclosure is required by other laws, rules or regulations, at the request of the staff of the Commission or regulatory agency or under the NYSE regulations, in which case the SPAC shall provide Subscriber with prior written notice (including by e-mail) of such permitted disclosure, and shall reasonably consult with Subscriber regarding such disclosure. Subscriber will promptly provide any information reasonably requested by the SPAC that is necessary for any regulatory application or filing made or approval required in connection with the Transaction (including filings with the Commission) to the extent readily available and, if such information is not already public, SPAC agrees to keep such information confidential and disclose only such information as is required with respect to such filing.
t. If Subscriber is a Massachusetts Business Trust, a copy of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Subscriber or any affiliate thereof is on file with the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and notice is hereby given that the Subscription Agreement is executed on behalf of the trustees of Subscriber or any affiliate thereof as trustees and not individually and that the obligations of the Subscription Agreement are not binding on any of the trustees, officers or stockholders of Subscriber or any affiliate thereof individually but are binding only upon Subscriber or any affiliate thereof and its assets and property.
u. The obligations of Subscriber under this Subscription Agreement are several and not joint with the obligations of any Other Subscriber under the Other Subscription Agreements and Subscriber shall not be responsible in any way for the performance of the obligations of any Other Subscriber. The decision of Subscriber to purchase Subscribed Shares pursuant to this Subscription Agreement has been made by Subscriber independently of any Other Subscriber and independently of any information, materials, statements or opinions as to the business, affairs, operations, assets, properties, liabilities, results of operations, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects of the SPAC or any of its subsidiaries which may have been made or given by any Other Subscriber or by any agent or employee of any Other Subscriber, and neither Subscriber nor any of its agents or employees shall have any liability to any Other Subscriber (or any other person) relating to or arising from any such information, materials, statements or opinions. Nothing contained herein or in any Other Subscription Agreement, and no action taken by Subscriber, or any Other Subscriber pursuant hereto or thereto, shall be deemed to constitute Subscriber on the one hand, and any Other Subscriber on the other hand, as a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity, or create a presumption that Subscriber, or any Other Subscriber are in any way acting in concert or as a group with respect to such obligations or the transactions contemplated by the this Subscription Agreement, and the Other Subscription Agreements. Subscriber acknowledges that no Other Subscriber has acted as agent for Subscriber in connection with making its investment hereunder and no Other Subscriber will be acting as agent of Subscriber in connection with monitoring its investment in the Subscribed Shares or enforcing its rights under this Subscription Agreement. Subscriber shall be entitled to independently protect and enforce its rights, including without limitation the rights arising out of this Subscription Agreement, and it shall not be necessary for any Other Subscriber to be joined as an additional party in any proceeding for such purpose.
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v. Each party hereto agrees for the express benefit of the Placement Agents, their affiliates and their representatives that neither the Placement Agents nor any of their respective affiliates or any of their respective representatives (1) have any duties or obligations to such party other than those specifically set forth herein or, in the case of the SPAC, in the respective engagement letters bewteen the SPAC and each Placement Agent and are acting solely as the SPACs placement agents and are not acting as underwriters or in any other capacity and are not and shall not be construed as a fiduciary for Subscriber, the SPAC or the Issuer or any other person or entity in connection with the transactions contemplated herein; (2) shall be liable for any improper payment made in accordance with the information provided by the SPAC or the Issuer; (3) make any representation, warranty or agreement, or have any responsibilities as to the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, accuracy, value or genuineness of any information, certificates or documentation delivered by or on behalf of the SPAC or the Issuer pursuant to this Subscription Agreement or in connection with any of the transactions contemplated herein or any documents related to such transactions; or (4) shall be liable (including without limitation, for or with respect to any losses, claims, damages, obligations, penalties, judgments, awards, liabilities, costs, expenses or disbursements incurred by the SPAC or the Issuer), whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, to Subscriber, or to any person claiming through Subscriber, in respect of the any of the transactions contemplated herein. The SPAC and the Issuer agree that the Placement Agents and their respective affiliates and their respective representatives shall be entitled to rely on, and shall be protected in acting upon, any certificate, instrument, opinion, notice, letter or any other document or security delivered to any of them by or on behalf of the SPAC or the Issuer.
[Signature pages follow.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the SPAC, the Issuer and Subscriber has executed or caused this Subscription Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized representative as of the date first set forth above.
FAR PEAK ACQUISITION CORPORATION | ||
By: | ||
Name: | ||
Title: | ||
Address for Notices: | ||
511 6th Avenue #7342 New York, New York 10011 917.737.1541 |
BULLISH | ||
By: | ||
Name: | ||
Title: | ||
Address for Notices: | ||
c/o Maples Corporate Services Limited
PO Box 309, Ugland House Grand Cayman, KY1-1104 Cayman Islands Attn: CLO |
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with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to: | ||
notices@bullish.com
and
Kirkland & Ellis 26th Floor, Gloucester Tower, The Landmark 15 Queens Road Central Hong Kong Attn: Daniel Dusek and Joseph Raymond Casey Facsimile No.: +852 3761 3301 Telephone No.: +852 3761 9140
Email:
daniel.dusek@kirkland.com;
and
Kirkland & Ellis LLP 601 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10022 United States Attn: David Feirstein and Francisco Morales Barron
Facsimile No.:
+1 (212) 446 4900
Email: david.feirstein@kirkland.com; francisco.morales@kirkland.com |
SUBSCRIBER: | ||
Print Name: |
By: | ||
Name: | ||
Title: | ||
Address for Notices: | ||
Email: |
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Name in which shares are to be registered: | ||
Number of Subscribed Shares subscribed for: |
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Price Per Subscribed Share: |
$ | 10.00 | ||
Aggregate Purchase Price: |
$ | ____________________ |
You must pay the Purchase Price by wire transfer of United States dollars in immediately available funds to the account of the Issuer specified by the Issuer in the Closing Notice.
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ANNEX A
ELIGIBILITY REPRESENTATIONS OF SUBSCRIBER
This Annex A should be completed by Subscriber
and constitutes a part of the Subscription Agreement.
A. |
QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER STATUS (Please check the box, if applicable) |
☐ Subscriber is a qualified institutional buyer (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act)).
** OR **
B. |
ACCREDITED INVESTOR STATUS (Please check the box) |
☐ |
Subscriber is an accredited investor (within the meaning of Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3), (7), (8) or (9) under the Securities Act) and has marked and initialed the appropriate box below indicating the provision under which it qualifies as an accredited investor. |
** AND **
C. |
AFFILIATE STATUS (Please check the applicable box) |
SUBSCRIBER:
☐ is:
☐ is not:
an affiliate (as defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act) of the SPAC or the Issuer or acting on behalf of an affiliate of the SPAC or the Issuer.
Rule 501(a), in relevant part, states that an institutional accredited investor shall mean any person who comes within any of the below listed categories, or who the issuer reasonably believes comes within any of the below listed categories, at the time of the sale of the securities to that person. Subscriber has indicated, by marking and initialing the appropriate box(es) below, the provision(s) below which apply to Subscriber and under which Subscriber accordingly qualifies as an institutional accredited investor.
☐ Any bank as defined in section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act, or any savings and loan association or other institution as defined in section 3(a)(5)(A) of the Securities Act whether acting in its individual or fiduciary capacity;
☐ Any broker or dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;
☐ Any investment adviser registered pursuant to section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the Investment Advisers Act), or registered pursuant to the laws of a state;
☐ Any investment adviser relying on the exemption from registering with the Commission under section 203(l) or (m) of the Investment Advisers Act;
☐ Any insurance company as defined in section 2(a)(13) of the Securities Act;
☐ Any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the Investment Company Act) or a business development company as defined in section 2(a)(48) of the Investment Company Act;
☐ Any Small Business Investment Company licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration under section 301(c) or (d) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended;
☐ Any Rural Business Investment Company as defined in section 384A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended;
☐ Any plan established and maintained by a state, its political subdivisions, or any agency or instrumentality of a state or its political subdivisions, for the benefit of its employees, if such plan has total assets in excess of $5,000,000;
☐ Any employee benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA), if (i) the investment decision is made by a plan fiduciary, as defined in section 3(21) of ERISA, which is either a bank, a savings and loan association, an insurance company, or a registered investment adviser or if the employee benefit plan has total assets in excess of $5,000,000 or, if a self-directed plan, with investment decisions made solely by persons that are accredited investors;
☐ Any private business development company as defined in section 202(a)(22) of the Investment Advisers Act;
☐ Any (i) corporation, limited liability company or partnership, (ii) Massachusetts or similar business trust, or (iii) organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, and with total assets in excess of $5,000,000;
☐ Any trust, with total assets in excess of $5,000,000, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, whose purchase is directed by a sophisticated person as described in Section 230.506(b)(2)(ii) of Regulation D under the Securities Act;
☐ Any entity, other than an entity described in the categories of accredited investors above, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, owning investments in excess of $5,000,000; or
☐ Any entity in which all of the equity owners are accredited investors.
Exhibit A
EXECUTION VERSION
FORM OF SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Securities Purchase Agreement (this Agreement) is entered into as of July 8, 2021 between (i) Far Peak LLC, a Cayman Island limited liability company (the Sponsor), (ii) Bullish, a newly formed Cayman Islands exempted company (the Issuer) and (iii) SB Northstar LP (the Anchor Subscriber). Terms used herein without definition shall have the meaning set forth in the Subscription Agreement referred to herein.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, this Agreement is being entered into in connection with the Subscription Agreement (the Subscription Agreement), dated as of the date hereof, among Far Peak Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Island company limited by shares (the SPAC), the Issuer and the Anchor Subscriber pursuant to which the Anchor Subscriber is agreeing to subscribe for and purchase from the Issuer 7,500,000 Class A ordinary shares of the Issuer, par value $0.00001 per share (the Shares) in connection with the completion of the Business Combination;
WHEREAS, the Sponsor and certain other investors (the SPAC Anchor Investors) hold 7,000,000 warrants (the Private Placement Warrants) to purchase one Class A ordinary share of the SPAC, par value $0.0001 per share at a purchase price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment, which Private Placement Warrants shall be converted pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination into 7,000,000 warrants to purchase from the Issuer one Share at a purchase price of $11.50 per Share and otherwise on the same terms; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into this Agreement, pursuant to which the Anchor Subscriber agrees to subscribe for and purchase 3,000,000 Private Placement Warrants (the Anchor Warrants) at a purchase price of $1.00 per Anchor Warrant (the Purchase Price), and the Sponsor agrees to sell and transfer, or cause the SPAC Anchor Investors to sell and transfer, the Anchor Warrants to the Anchor Subscriber.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, representations, warranties and the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt, sufficiency and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Sale and Purchase.
(a) Closing.
(i) At the Closing, upon payment of the Purchase Price, the Anchor Subscriber shall purchase from the Sponsor, and the Sponsor shall transfer and sell, or cause to be transferred and sold by the SPAC Anchor Investors, to the Anchor Subscriber, the Anchor Warrants.
(ii) At least five (5) Business Days before the anticipated Closing Date, the Sponsor shall deliver written notice to the Anchor Subscriber (the Closing Notice) specifying (i) the anticipated Closing Date and (ii) the wire instructions for delivery of the Purchase Price to the Sponsor. No later than two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, the Anchor Subscriber shall deliver to the Sponsor such information as is reasonably requested in the Closing Notice in order for the Sponsor to transfer the Anchor Warrants to the Anchor Subscriber, including, without limitation, the legal name of the person in whose name the Anchor Warrants are to be transferred. No later than two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, the Anchor Subscriber shall deliver the Purchase Price for the Anchor Warrants by wire transfer of United States dollars in immediately available funds to the account specified by the Sponsor in the Closing Notice, such funds to be held by the Sponsor in escrow until the Closing. Upon satisfaction (or, if applicable, waiver) of the conditions set forth in this Section 1, the Sponsor shall transfer or cause to be transferred by the SPAC Anchor Investors to the Anchor Subscriber the Anchor Warrants in book entry form, free and clear of any liens or other restrictions (other than those arising under the Issuers constitutional documents and applicable laws), in the name of the Anchor Subscriber (or its nominee in accordance with its delivery instructions) or to a custodian designated in writing by the Anchor Subscriber, as applicable. If the consummation of the Transaction does not occur within two (2) Business Days after the anticipated Closing Date specified in the Closing Notice, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Sponsor, the Issuer and the Anchor Subscriber, the Sponsor shall promptly (but in no event later than one (1) Business Day thereafter) return any funds so delivered by the Anchor Subscriber by wire transfer in immediately available funds to the account specified by the Anchor Subscriber. Notwithstanding the foregoing: (x) a failure to close on the anticipated Closing Date shall not, by itself, be deemed to be a failure of any of the conditions to Closing set forth in this Section 1 to be satisfied or waived on or prior to the Closing Date, and (y) unless and until the Subscription Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, the Anchor Subscriber shall remain obligated (A) to redeliver funds to the Sponsor following the Sponsors delivery to the Anchor Subscriber of a new Closing Notice and (B) to consummate the Closing upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in this Section 1. For purposes of this Agreement, Business Day shall mean a day, other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York, New York, Hong Kong or the Cayman Islands are authorized or required by law to close.
(b) Closing Conditions. The Anchor Subscribers obligation to purchase the Anchor Warrants and the Sponsors obligation to sell and transfer, or cause to be sold and transferred, the Anchor Warrants to the Anchor Subscriber is conditioned upon satisfaction of the following conditions precedent (any or all of which may be waived by the Sponsor and the Anchor Subscriber in its sole discretion with respect to the other parties conditions):
(i) All conditions precedent to the closing of the Anchor Subscribers purchase of the Shares pursuant to the Subscription Agreement shall have been satisfied or waived, and the closing of such purchase shall be scheduled to occur concurrently with the closing hereunder;
(ii) No governmental authority shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any judgment, order, law, rule or regulation (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) which is then in effect and has the effect of making consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby illegal or otherwise restraining or prohibiting consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby; and no such governmental authority shall have instituted or threatened in writing a proceeding seeking to impose any such restraint or prohibition;
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(iii) The representations and warranties (1) in the case of the Anchor Subscriber, of the Sponsor and the Issuer, and (2) in the case of the Sponsor, of the Anchor Subscriber, contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects on the Closing Date;
(iv) Each party hereto shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by it at or prior to the Closing Date: and
(v) The letter agreements dated July 8, 2021 with each of the three SPAC Anchor Investors in the form provided to the Anchor Subscriber concurrently with the execution and delivery hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall not have been amended in any manner adverse to the Anchor Subscriber.
(c) Restrictive Legends. Each register and book entry for the Anchor Warrants shall contain a notation, and each certificate (if any) evidencing the Securities shall be stamped or otherwise imprinted with a legend, in substantially the following form:
THIS SECURITY WAS ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE SECURITIES ACT), AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR AN APPLICABLE EXEMPTION THEREFROM. THE HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY AGREES THAT THIS SECURITY MAY BE OFFERED, RESOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED, ONLY (I) PURSUANT TO ANY EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, (II) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, OR (III) TO THE ISSUER, IN EACH OF CASES (I) THROUGH (III) IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
THE SALE, PLEDGE, HYPOTHECATION, OR TRANSFER OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A CERTAIN SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE HOLDER AND THE OTHER PARTIES THERETO. COPIES OF SUCH AGREEMENT MAY BE OBTAINED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE SECRETARY OF THE ISSUER.
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(d) Legend Removal. Following the expiration of the transfer restrictions set forth in Section 5, if the Anchor Warrants are eligible to be sold without restriction under, and without the Issuer being in compliance with the current public information requirements of, Rule 144 under the Securities Act, or if they are registered for resale under the Securities Act pursuant to a shelf registration statement, then at the Anchor Subscribers written request, the Issuer will use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Issuers transfer agent to remove the legend set forth above, subject to compliance by the Anchor Subscriber with the reasonable and customary procedures for such removal required by the Issuer or its transfer agent.
(e) Registration Rights. The Anchor Warrants will be entitled to the benefits of the registration rights as provided in the Subscription Agreement.
2. Representations and Warranties of the Anchor Subscriber. The Anchor Subscriber represents and warrants to the Sponsor and the Issuer as follows:
(a) Organization and Power. The Anchor Subscriber (i) is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, and (ii) has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement.
(b) Authorization. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Anchor Subscriber, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by the Sponsor and the Issuer, this Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of the Anchor Subscriber, enforceable against the Anchor Subscriber in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.
(c) Governmental Consents and Filings. No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration, qualification, designation, declaration or filing with, any federal, state or local governmental authority is required on the part of the Anchor Subscriber in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except for filings pursuant to applicable securities laws, rules or regulations.
(d) Compliance with Other Instruments. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the purchase of the Anchor Warrants and the compliance by the Anchor Subscriber with all of the provisions of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein will not conflict with or result in a breach or violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any of the property or assets of the Anchor Subscriber pursuant to the terms of (i) any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease, license or other agreement or instrument to which the Anchor Subscriber is a party or by which the Anchor Subscriber is bound or to which any of the property or assets of the Anchor Subscriber is subject; (ii) the organizational documents of the Anchor Subscriber; or (iii) any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Anchor Subscriber or any of its properties that, in the case of clauses (i) and (iii), would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, an event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect with respect to the Anchor Subscriber that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Anchor Subscribers ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, including the purchase of the Anchor Warrants.
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(e) Purchase Entirely for Own Account. This Agreement is made with the Anchor Subscriber in reliance upon the Anchor Subscribers representation to the Sponsor, which by the Anchor Subscribers execution of this Agreement, the Anchor Subscriber hereby confirms, that the Anchor Subscriber is acquiring the Anchor Warrants only for its own account and not for the account of others, or if the Anchor Subscriber is acquiring the Anchor Warrants as a fiduciary or agent for one or more investor accounts, the Anchor Subscriber has full investment discretion with respect to each such account, and the full power and authority to make the acknowledgements, representations and agreements herein on behalf of each owner of each such account. The Anchor Subscriber is not acquiring the Anchor Warrants with a view to, or for offer or sale in connection with, any distribution thereof in violation of the Securities Act. The Anchor Subscriber is not an entity formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the Anchor Warrants and is an institutional account as defined in FINRA Rule 4512(c).
(f) Restricted Securities. The Anchor Subscriber understands that the offer and sale of the Anchor Warrants to the Anchor Subscriber has not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act, by reason of a specific exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities Act which depends upon, among other things, the bona fide nature of the investment intent and the accuracy of the Anchor Subscribers representations as expressed herein. The Anchor Subscriber understands that the Anchor Warrants are restricted securities under applicable U.S. federal and state securities laws and that, pursuant to these laws, the Anchor Subscriber must hold the Anchor Warrants indefinitely unless they are registered with the SEC and qualified by state authorities, or an exemption from such registration and qualification requirements is available.
(g) QIB/Accredited Investor. The Anchor Subscriber is a qualified institutional buyer (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act) or an institutional accredited investor (within the meaning of Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3), (7), (8) or (9) under the Securities Act) satisfying the applicable requirements set forth on Annex A to the Subscription Agreement.
(h) Subscription Agreement. The Anchor Subscriber agrees that the Sponsor may rely on the representations and warranties of the Anchor Subscriber contained in the Subscription Agreement as if such representations and warranties were made directly to the Sponsor.
(i) Placement Agents. The Anchor Subscriber understands and agrees the the Placement Agents are not acting as placement agents for the sale of the Anchor Warrants to the Anchor Subscriber pursuant to this Agreement.
3. Representations and Warranties of the Issuer. The Issuer represents, warrants and covenants to the Anchor Subscriber as follows:
(a) Organization and Corporate Power. The Issuer (i) is an exempted company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Cayman Islands, (ii) has the requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties, to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement, and (iii) is duly licensed or qualified to conduct its business and, if applicable, is in
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good standing under the laws of each jurisdiction (other than its jurisdiction of incorporation) in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its properties or assets requires such license or qualification, except, with respect to the foregoing clause (iii), where the failure to be in good standing would not reasonably be expected to have an event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect with respect to the Issuer and any subsidiaries, taken together as a whole (on a consolidated basis), that, individually or in the aggregate, would be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the Issuers business, properties, financial condition, stockholders equity or results of operations or materially affects the legal authority or ability of the Issuer to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
(b) Authorization. All corporate action required to be taken by the Issuers board of directors in order to authorize the Issuer to enter into this Agreement has been taken on or prior to the date hereof. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Issuer, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by the Anchor Subscriber and the Sponsor, this Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of the Issuer, enforceable against the Issuer in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.
(c) Warrants. At the Closing Date, the Anchor Warrants shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of the Issuer, enforceable against the Issuer in accordance with their terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.
(d) Compliance with Other Instruments. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the sale of the Anchor Warrants and the compliance by the Issuer with all of the provisions of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein will not conflict with or result in a breach or violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any of the property or assets of the Issuer pursuant to the terms of (i) any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease, license or other agreement or instrument to which the Issuer is a party or by which the Issuer is bound or to which any of the property or assets of the Issuer is subject; (ii) the organizational documents of the Issuer; or (iii) any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Issuer or any of its properties that, in the case of clauses (i) and (iii), would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, an event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect with respect to Issuer that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Issuers ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, including the sale of the Anchor Warrants.
(e) Governmental Consents and Filings. No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration, qualification, designation, declaration or filing with, any federal, state or local governmental authority is required on the part of the Issuer in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except for filings pursuant to applicable securities laws, rules or regulations.
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4. Representations and Warranties of the Sponsor. The Sponsor represents, warrants and covenants as follows:
(a) Organization and Power. The Sponsor (i) is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, and (ii) has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement.
(b) Authorization. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Sponsor, and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of the same by the Issuer and the Anchor Subscriber, this Agreement shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of the Sponsor, enforceable against the Sponsor in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors generally and by the availability of equitable remedies.
(c) Compliance with Other Instruments. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the compliance by the Sponsor with all of the provisions of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein will not conflict with or result in a breach or violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any of the property or assets of the Sponsor pursuant to the terms of (i) any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease, license or other agreement or instrument to which the Sponsor is a party or by which the Sponsor is bound or to which any of the property or assets of the Sponsor is subject; (ii) the organizational documents of the Sponsor; or (iii) any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Sponsor or any of its properties that, in the case of clauses (i) and (iii), would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, an event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect with respect to Sponsor that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Sponsors ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby (a Sponsor Material Adverse Effect).
(d) Governmental Consents and Filings. No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration, qualification, designation, declaration or filing with, any federal, state or local governmental authority is required on the part of the Sponsor in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except for filings pursuant to applicable securities laws, rules or regulations.
(e) No Default or Violation. The Sponsor is not in default or violation (and no event has occurred which, with notice or the lapse of time or both, would constitute a default or violation) of any term, condition or provision of (i) the organizational documents of the Sponsor, or (ii) any loan or credit agreement, guarantee, note, bond, mortgage, indenture, lease or other agreement, permit, franchise or license to which, as of the date of this Agreement, the Sponsor is a party or by which the Sponsors properties or assets are bound or (iii) any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency, taxing authority or regulatory body, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Sponsor or any of its properties, except, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii), for defaults or violations that have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Sponsor Material Adverse Effect.
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(f) No Proceedings. Except for such matters as have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have a Sponsor Material Adverse Effect, there is no (i) suit, action, proceeding or arbitration before a governmental authority or arbitrator pending, or, to the knowledge of the Sponsor, threatened in writing against the Sponsor or (ii) judgment, decree, injunction, ruling or order of any governmental authority or arbitrator outstanding against the Sponsor.
(g) Compliance with Laws. The Sponsor is in compliance with all applicable laws, except where such non-compliance would not, individually or in the aggregate, be reasonably expected to have a Sponsor Material Adverse Effect. The Sponsor has not received any written communication, from a governmental authority that alleges that the Sponsor is not in compliance with or is in default or violation of any applicable law, except where such non-compliance, default or violation would not be reasonably expected to have a Sponsor Material Adverse Effect.
(h) No Winding-Up. Neither the Sponsor nor any of its subsidiaries has taken any steps to seek protection pursuant to any law or statute relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, liquidation, administration or winding up or failed to pay its debts when due, nor does the Sponsor or any subsidiary have any knowledge or reason to believe that any of their respective creditors intend to initiate involuntary bankruptcy proceedings or seek to commence an administration.
(i) Anti-Corruption. There has been no action taken by the Sponsor, or, to the knowledge of the Sponsor, any officer, director, equityholder, manager, employee, agent or representative of the Sponsor, in each case, acting on behalf of the Sponsor, in violation of any applicable Anti-Corruption Laws (as herein defined), (i) the Sponsor has not been convicted of violating any Anti-Corruption Laws or subjected to any investigation by a governmental authority for violation of any applicable Anti-Corruption Laws, (ii) the Sponsor has not conducted or initiated any internal investigation or made a voluntary, directed, or involuntary disclosure to any governmental authority regarding any alleged act or omission arising under or relating to any noncompliance with any Anti-Corruption Laws and (iii) the Sponsor has not received any written notice or citation from a governmental authority for any actual or potential noncompliance with any applicable Anti-Corruption Laws. As used herein, Anti-Corruption Laws means any applicable laws relating to corruption and bribery, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (as amended), the UK Bribery Act 2010, and any similar law that prohibits bribery or corruption.
(j) Sanctions. Neither the Sponsor nor any of its directors is (i) a person or entity named on the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons administered by the U.S. Treasury Departments Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) or in any Executive Order issued by the President of the United States and administered by OFAC (OFAC List), or a person or entity prohibited by any OFAC sanctions program, (ii) owned, directly or indirectly, or controlled by, or acting on behalf of, one or more persons that are named on the OFAC List; (iii) organized, incorporated, established, located, resident or born in, or a citizen, national or the government, including any political subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof, of, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, the Crimea region of Ukraine or any other country or territory embargoed or subject to substantial trade restrictions by the United States, (iv) a Designated National as defined in the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 515, or (v) a non-U.S. shell bank or
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providing banking services indirectly to a non-U.S. shell bank. The Sponsor agrees to provide law enforcement agencies, if requested thereby, such records as required by applicable law, provided that the Sponsor is permitted to do so under applicable law. To the extent required, it maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure compliance with OFAC-administered sanctions programs, including for the screening of its investors against the OFAC sanctions programs, including the OFAC List
5. Additional Agreements and Acknowledgements of the Anchor Subscriber.
(a) Transfer Restrictions. Except as permitted under this Agreement, from the date of this Agreement until the earlier of (a) termination of the Subscription Agreement and this Agreement, and (b) the date that is 90 calendar days after the Closing Date (the Lock-up Period), the Anchor Subscriber shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge, grant any option to purchase, or otherwise dispose of or distribute (Transfer) any of the Anchor Warrants or the Shares acquired under the Subscription Agreement (collectively, the Subscribed Securities), or publicly disclose the intention to make any Transfer of the Subscribed Securities. The foregoing restriction is expressly agreed to preclude the Anchor Subscriber from engaging in any hedging or other transaction which is designed to or which reasonably could be expected to lead to or result in a sale or disposition of the Subscribed Securities even if such Subscribed Securities would be disposed of by someone other than the Anchor Subscriber. Such prohibited hedging or other transactions include any purchase, sale or grant of any right (including any put or call option) with respect to any of the Subscribed Securities of the Anchor Subscriber or with respect to any security that includes, relates to, or derives any significant part of its value from such Subscribed Securities. The Anchor Subscriber agrees and consents to the entry of stop transfer instructions with the Issuers transfer agent against the transfer of any Subscribed Securities during the Lock-Up Period, except in compliance with the foregoing restrictions.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, the Anchor Subscriber may Transfer Subscribed Securities prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period (a) to (i) an Affiliate of the Anchor Subscriber or to another investment fund or account managed or advised by the investment manager who acts on behalf of the Anchor Subscriber without restriction, or (ii) such other Person upon the prior written consent of the Sponsor and the Issuer; provided that, in each case, it shall be a condition to any such Transfer, that the transferee execute and deliver a joinder to this Agreement in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Sponsor and the Issuer whereby such transferee shall agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement as if such transferee were the Anchor Subscriber hereunder, (b) pursuant to a bona fide third-party tender offer made to all holders of the Shares or any other shares of the Issuers capital stock, merger, consolidation or other similar transaction approved by the Issuers board of directors, and the result of which is that any person (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), or group of persons, becomes the beneficial owner (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 of the Exchange Act) of a majority of the total voting power of the Issuer or the surviving entity (a Change of Control Transaction); provided that in the event that the Change of Control Transaction is not completed, the Anchor Subscribers Subscribed Securities shall remain subject to the restrictions contained in this Section 5, and (c) the Issuer pursuant to Section 5(c). For purposes of this Section 5, (i) Affiliate shall mean, with respect to any Person, any other Person who, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is
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under direct or indirect common control with, such Person, and (ii) control, when used with respect to any specified Person, shall mean the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through ownership of voting securities or partnership or other ownership interests, by contract or otherwise; and the terms controlling and controlled shall have correlative meanings.
(b) Trust Account. The Anchor Subscriber hereby acknowledges that the SPAC has established the Trust Account containing the proceeds of its IPO and from certain private placements occurring simultaneously with the IPO (including interest accrued from time to time thereon) for the benefit of the SPACs public stockholders and certain other parties (including the underwriters of the IPO). For and in consideration of the SPAC entering into the this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Anchor Subscriber hereby irrevocably waives any and all right, title, interest or claim of any kind it has or may have in the future as a result of, or arising out of, this Agreement, in or to any monies held in the Trust Account, and agrees not to seek recourse or make or bring any action, suit, claim or other proceeding against the Trust Account as a result of, or arising out of, this Agreement, regardless of whether such claim arises based on contract, tort, equity or any other theory of legal liability; provided however, that nothing in this Section 5 shall be deemed to limit the Anchor Subscribers right to distributions from the Trust Account in accordance with the SPACs amended and restated memorandum and articles of association in respect of ordinary shares of the SPAC acquired by any means other than pursuant to this Agreement, or shall serve to limit or prohibit the Anchor Subscribers right to pursue a claim against the SPAC for legal relief against assets held outside the Trust Account, for specific performance or other equitable relief, or shall serve to limit or prohibit any claims that the Anchor Subscriber may have in the future against SPACs assets or funds that are not held in the Trust Account (including any funds that have been released from the Trust Account and any assets that have been purchased or acquired with any such funds).
(c) Call Right. The Issuer shall have the right to call for repurchase all, but not less than all, of the Anchor Warrants then held by the Anchor Subscriber (or its permitted transferees that shall have executed and delivered a joinder to this Agreement), by notice (a Call Notice) to the Anchor Subscriber, at a price of $0.01 per Anchor Warrant, provided that (a) the Reference Value (as defined below) equals or exceeds $18.00 per share (subject to adjustment as provided below) and (b) there is an effective registration statement covering the issuance of the Shares issuable upon exercise of the Anchor Warrants, and a current prospectus relating thereto, available throughout the 30-day Call Period (as defined below). In the event that the Issuer elects to call the Anchor Warrants pursuant hereto, the Issuer shall fix a date for the repurchase (the Call Date). On the Call Date, the Anchor Subscriber (or any permitted transferee that shall have executed and delivered a joinder to this Agreement) shall transfer all Anchor Warrants then held thereby to the Issuer upon payment of the applicable purchase price. The Call Notice shall be provided to the Anchor Subscriber in accordance with the provisions hereof not less than thirty (30) days prior to the Call Date (the 30-day Call Period). As used herein Reference Value shall have the same meaning, and subject to the same adjustment, as provided in the Warrant Agreement dated December 2, 2020 by and between the SPAC and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as assumed by the Issuer in connection with the consummation of the Business Combination and as amended. The Anchor Warrants may be exercised in accordance with their terms at any time after Call Notice shall have been given.
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(d) Termination. This Agreement shall terminate and be void and of no further force and effect, and all rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate without any further liability on the part of any party in respect thereof, upon the earlier to occur of (a) such date and time as the Business Combination Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, (b) such date and time as the Subscription Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms or (c) upon the mutual written agreement of the Sponsor, the Issuer and the Anchor Subscriber; provided, that nothing herein will relieve any party from liability for any willful breach hereof prior to the time of termination, and each party will be entitled to any remedies at law or in equity to recover reasonable and documented out-of-pocket losses, liabilities or damages arising from such breach.
6. General Provisions.
(a) Notices. All notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing. Any notice, request, demand, claim, or other communication hereunder shall be deemed duly given (i) when delivered personally to the recipient, (ii) when sent, if sent by electronic mail or facsimile (if provided), during normal business hours of the recipient, and if not sent during normal business hours, then on the recipients next Business Day, (iii) one Business Day after being sent to the recipient by reputable overnight courier service (charges prepaid), or (iv) four (4) Business Days after being mailed to the recipient by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, and, in each case, addressed to the intended recipient at its address specified on the signature page hereof or to such electronic mail address or address as subsequently modified by written notice given in accordance with this Section 6(a). A courtesy electronic copy of any notice sent by methods (i), (iii), or (iv) above shall also be sent to the recipient via electronic mail if provided in the applicable signature page hereof or to an electronic mail address as subsequently modified by written notice given in accordance with this Section 6(a).
(b) Reliance. The Anchor Subscriber acknowledges that the Sponsor and the Issuer will rely on the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties contained in this Agreement. Prior to the Closing, the Anchor Subscriber agrees to promptly notify the Sponsor and the Issuer if it becomes aware that any of the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties of the Anchor Subscriber set forth herein are no longer accurate in all material respects. The Sponsor and the Issuer acknowledge that the Anchor Subscriber will rely on the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties contained in this Agreement. Prior to the Closing, the Sponsor and the Issuer each agrees to promptly notify the Anchor Subscriber if it becomes aware that any of the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties of such party set forth herein are no longer accurate in all material respects.
(c) Provision of Copies. Each of the Sponsor, the Issuer and the Anchor Subscriber is irrevocably authorized to produce this Agreement or a copy hereof to any interested party in any administrative or legal proceeding or official inquiry with respect to the matters covered hereby.
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(d) Expenses. Each party shall pay all of its own expenses in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein.
(e) Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any rights that may accrue to the Anchor Subscriber hereunder (other than the Anchor Warrants acquired hereunder) may be transferred or assigned. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Anchor Subscriber may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to one or more of its affiliates (including other investment funds or accounts managed or advised by the investment manager who acts on behalf of the Anchor Subscriber) or, with the Sponsors and the Issuers prior written consent, to another person, provided that no such assignment shall relieve the Anchor Subscriber of its obligations hereunder if any such assignee fails to perform such obligations, unless the Sponsor and the Issuer each has given its prior written consent to such relief. Neither this Agreement nor any rights that may accrue to the Sponsor or the Issuer hereunder may be transferred or assigned (provided, that, for the avoidance of doubt, the Sponsor or the Issuer may transfer the Agreement and its rights hereunder solely in connection with the consummation of the Transaction and exclusively to another entity under the control of, or under common control with, such party).
(f) Survival. All of the agreements, representations and warranties made by each party hereto in this Agreement shall survive the Closing.
(g) Additional Information. The Sponsor and the Issuer may request from the Anchor Subscriber such additional information as the Sponsor or the Issuer may reasonably deem necessary to evaluate the eligibility of the Anchor Subscriber to acquire the Anchor Warrants and to register the Anchor Warrants for resale pursuant to the terms of the Subscription Agreement, and the Anchor Subscriber shall promptly provide such information as may be reasonably requested, to the extent readily available and to the extent consistent with its internal policies and procedures, provided that the Sponsor and the Issuer agree to keep such information confidential, except to the extent required to be included in the Registration Statement. The Anchor Subscriber acknowledges that the Sponsor, the SPAC and the Issuer may file a copy of this Agreement with the Commission as an exhibit to a periodic report or a registration statement of the Sponsor, the SPAC or the Issuer, as applicable.
(h) Amendments. This Agreement may not be amended, modified, waived or terminated (other than pursuant to the terms of Section 5 above) except by an instrument in writing, signed by each of the parties hereto.
(i) Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes all other prior agreements, understandings, representations and warranties, both written and oral, among the parties, with respect to the subject matter hereof.
(j) Successors and Assigns. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, legal representatives, and permitted assigns, and the agreements, representations, warranties, covenants and acknowledgments contained herein shall be deemed to be made by, and be binding upon, such heirs, executors, administrators, successors, legal representatives and permitted assigns.
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(k) Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and shall continue in full force and effect.
(l) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and delivered in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile or electronic mail or in .pdf) and by different parties in separate counterparts, with the same effect as if all parties hereto had signed the same document. All counterparts so executed and delivered shall be construed together and shall constitute one and the same agreement.
(m) Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is intended for the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other person; provided, however, that (i) the Placement Agents may rely on the representations, warranties, agreements and covenants of the Sponsor and the Issuer contained in this Agreement, (ii) the SPAC and the Placement Agents may rely on the representations and warranties of the Anchor Subscriber contained in this Agreement, and (ii) the SPAC may rely on the agreements and covenants of the Anchor Subscriber applicable to the SPAC; in each case, as if such representations, warranties, agreements, and covenants, as applicable, were made directly to the SPAC or the Placement Agent, as the case may be.
(n) Specific Performance. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement, this being in addition to any other remedy to which such party is entitled at law, in equity, in contract, in tort or otherwise.
(o) Governing Law; Waiver of Jury Trial; Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without regard to the principles of conflicts of laws that would otherwise require the application of the law of any other state.
EACH PARTY AND ANY PERSON ASSERTING RIGHTS AS A THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY HEREBY WAIVES ITS RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR OTHER LITIGATION OF ANY TYPE BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY OR ANY AFFILIATE OF ANY OTHER SUCH PARTY, WHETHER WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS OR OTHERWISE. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE TRIED BY A COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE PARTIES FURTHER AGREE THAT THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IS WAIVED BY OPERATION OF THIS SECTION AS TO ANY ACTION, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER PROCEEDING WHICH SEEKS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, TO CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY PROVISION HEREOF. THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT.
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The parties agree that all disputes, legal actions, suits and proceedings arising out of or relating to this Agreement must be brought exclusively in the courts of the State of New York or the federal courts located in the State of New York (collectively the Designated Courts). Each party hereby consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Designated Courts. No legal action, suit or proceeding with respect to this Agreement may be brought in any other forum. Each party hereby irrevocably waives all claims of immunity from jurisdiction and any objection which such party may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding in any Designated Court, including any right to object on the basis that any dispute, action, suit or proceeding brought in the Designated Courts has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum or venue. Each of the parties also agrees that delivery of any process, summons, notice or document to a party hereof in compliance with Section 9(a) of this Agreement shall be effective service of process for any action, suit or proceeding in a Designated Court with respect to any matters to which the parties have submitted to jurisdiction as set forth above.
This Agreement may only be enforced against, and any claim, action, suit or other legal proceeding based upon, arising out of, or related to this Agreement, or the negotiation, execution or performance of this Agreement, 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. .
(p) Placement Agents. Each party hereto agrees for the express benefit of the Placement Agents, their affiliates and their representatives that:
Neither the Placement Agents nor any of their respective affiliates or any of their respective representatives (1) have any duties or obligations other than those specifically set forth herein or in the respective engagement letter between the SPAC and each Placement Agent (each, an Engagement Letter) and are acting solely as the SPACs placement agents and are not acting as underwriters or in any other capacity and are not and shall not be construed as a fiduciary for the Anchor Subscriber, the Sponsor, the SPAC or the Issuer or any other person or entity in connection with the transactions contemplated herein; (2) shall be liable for any improper payment made in accordance with the information provided by the Sponsor, the SPAC or the Issuer; (3) make any representation, warranty or agreement, or have any responsibilities as to the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, accuracy, value or genuineness of any information, certificates or documentation delivered by or on behalf of the Sponsor, the SPAC or the Issuer pursuant to this Agreement or in connection with any of the transactions contemplated herein or any documents related to such transactions; or (4) shall be liable (including without limitation, for or with respect to any losses, claims, damages, obligations, penalties, judgments, awards, liabilities, costs, expenses or disbursements incurred by the Sponsor, the SPAC or the Issuer), whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, to the Anchor Subscriber, or to any person claiming through the Anchor Subscriber, in respect of the any of the transactions contemplated herein.
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The Placement Agents and their respective affiliates and their respective representatives shall be entitled to rely on, and shall be protected in acting upon, any certificate, instrument, opinion, notice, letter or any other document or security delivered to any of them by or on behalf of the Sponsor, the SPAC or the Issuer.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement to be effective as of the date first set forth above.
ISSUER: | ||
BULLISH |
By: |
Name: | ||
Title: |
Issuer Address for Notices: c/o Maples Corporate Services Limited P.O.
Box 309, Ugland House Grand Cayman, KY1-
1104 Cayman Islands
SPONSOR: | ||
FAR PEAK LLC By: Far Peak Holdings LLC, the sole Member of Far Peak LLC |
By: |
Name: | Thomas Farley | |
Title: | Managing Member |
Sponsor Address for Notices: Far Peak LLC
511 6th Ave, #7342
New York, New York 10011
Attn: Thomas Farley and David Bonanno
Email: thomas.farley@farpeak.com and
david.bonanno@farpeak.com
ANCHOR SUBSCRIBER: | ||
By: | ||
Name: | ||
Title: |
Exhibit 10.2
Execution Version
July 8, 2021
Bullish
c/o Maples Corporate Services Limited
PO Box 309, Ugland House
Grand Cayman, KY1-1104
Cayman Islands
Re: Lock-Up Agreement for Company Shares
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This letter (this Letter Agreement) is being delivered to you in accordance with that certain Business Combination Agreement (as may be amended, restated or supplemented from time to time, the Business Combination Agreement) entered into by and among Bullish, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Pubco), Bullish Global, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the Company), Far Peak Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Purchaser), BMC 1, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Merger Sub 1) and BMC 2, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Merger Sub 2), pursuant to which, among other things, Purchaser will be merged with and into Merger Sub 1, with Merger Sub 1 being the surviving entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco, and Merger Sub 2 will be merged with and into the Company, with the Company being the surviving entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco.
In order to induce Pubco to proceed with the Mergers (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, block.one (the Shareholder) hereby agrees with Pubco as follows:
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Subject to the exceptions set forth herein, the Shareholder agrees not to, without the prior written consent of the board of directors of Pubco, (i) sell, offer to sell, contract or agree to sell, assign, lend, offer, encumber, donate, hypothecate, pledge, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase or otherwise transfer, dispose of or agree to transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, or establish or increase a put equivalent position or liquidate or decrease a call equivalent position within the meaning of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated thereunder, any shares of Class B Ordinary Shares, par value $0.00001 per share, of Pubco (the Class B Ordinary Shares), any Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.00001 per share, of Pubco (the Class A Ordinary Shares) received upon conversion of Class B Ordinary Shares, any Class A Ordinary Shares received upon settlement of restricted share units, any Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon the exercise of options to purchase Class A Ordinary Shares, or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Class B Ordinary Shares, in each case, held by it immediately after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) (the Lock-up Shares) and for the avoidance of doubt, the Lock-up Shares shall not include any Class A Ordinary Shares that the Shareholder will acquire by virtue of the Acquisition Merger pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, (ii) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any of the Lock-up Shares, whether any such transaction is to be settled by delivery of such securities, in cash or otherwise or (iii) publicly announce any intention to effect any transaction specified in clause (i) or (ii) (the actions specified in clauses (i)-(iii), collectively, Transfer) until 180 days after the Acquisition Closing Date (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) (the Lock-Up Period). |
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The restrictions set forth in paragraph 1 shall not apply to: |
(i) |
(A) to another entity that is an affiliate of the undersigned, or to any investment fund or other entity controlling, controlled by, managing or managed by or under common control with the undersigned or affiliates of the undersigned or who shares a common investment advisor with the undersigned or (B) as part of a distribution to members, partners or shareholders of the undersigned via dividend or share repurchase; |
(ii) |
Transfers by virtue of the laws of the state of the entitys organization and the entitys organizational documents upon dissolution of the entity; |
(iii) |
Transfers of any Class B Ordinary Shares or other securities acquired as part of the PIPE Investment (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) or issued in exchange for, or on conversion or exercise of, any securities issued as part of the PIPE Investment; |
(iv) |
transactions relating to Class B Ordinary Shares or other securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Class B Ordinary Shares acquired in open market transactions after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time; |
(v) |
the exercise of stock options or warrants to purchase Class A Ordinary Shares or Class B Ordinary Shares or the vesting of share awards of Class A Ordinary Shares or Class B Ordinary Shares and any related transfer of Class A Ordinary Shares or Class B Ordinary Shares to Pubco in connection therewith (a) deemed to occur upon the cashless or net exercise of such options or warrants or (b) for the purpose of paying the exercise price of such options or warrants or for paying taxes due as a result of the exercise of such options or warrants, the vesting of such options, warrants or share awards, or as a result of the vesting of such Class A Ordinary Shares or Class B Ordinary Shares, it being understood that all Class A Ordinary Shares or Class B Ordinary Shares received upon such exercise, vesting or transfer will remain subject to the restrictions of this Letter Agreement during the Lock-Up Period; |
(vi) |
surrender of Class B Ordinary Shares or other securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Class B Ordinary Shares for cancellation pursuant to any contractual arrangement in effect at the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, including, without limitation, that certain Indemnification Agreement by and between Pubco and the Shareholders dated as of July 8, 2021; |
(vii) |
the entry, by the Shareholder, at any time after the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, of any trading plan providing for the sale of Class B Ordinary Shares by the Shareholder, which trading plan meets the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act, provided, however, that such plan does not provide for, or permit, the sale of any Class B Ordinary Shares during the Lock-Up Period and no public announcement or filing is voluntarily made or required regarding such plan during the Lock-Up Period; |
(viii) |
transactions in the event of completion of a liquidation, merger, stock exchange or other similar transaction which results in all of Pubcos shareholders having the right to exchange their Class A Ordinary Shares and Class B Ordinary Shares for cash, securities or other property; and |
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transactions to satisfy any U.S. federal, state, or local income tax obligations of the Shareholder (or its direct or indirect owners) arising from a change in the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), or the U.S. Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder (the Regulations) after the date on which the Business Combination Agreement was executed by the parties, which change |
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prevents the Mergers (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) from qualifying as either a reorganization pursuant to Section 368(a) of the Code or a transaction governed by Section 351 of the Code (and the Mergers do not qualify for similar tax-free treatment pursuant to any successor or other provision of the Code or Regulations taking into account such changes), in each case solely and to the extent necessary to cover any tax liability as a direct result of the transaction. |
provided, however, that (A) in the case of clauses (i) through (iii), these permitted transferees must enter into a written agreement, in substantially the form of this Letter Agreement (it being understood that any references to immediate family in the agreement executed by such transferee shall expressly refer only to the immediate family of the Shareholder and not to the immediate family of the transferee), agreeing to be bound by these Transfer restrictions. For purposes of this paragraph, immediate family shall mean a spouse, domestic partner, child (including by adoption), father, mother, brother or sister of the undersigned, and lineal descendant (including by adoption) of the undersigned or of any of the foregoing persons; and affiliate shall have the meaning set forth in Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
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The Lock-Up Period shall terminate upon the earlier of (i) 180 days after the Acquisition Closing Date, or (ii) the closing of a merger, liquidation, stock exchange, reorganization or other similar transaction after the Acquisition Closing Date that results in all of the public shareholders of Pubco having the right to exchange their Class A Ordinary Shares and Class B Ordinary Shares for cash securities or other property. |
4. |
In furtherance of the foregoing, Pubco, and any duly appointed transfer agent for the registration or transfer of the securities described therein, are hereby authorized to decline to make any transfer of securities if such transfer would constitute a violation or breach of this Letter Agreement. |
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This Letter Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto in respect of the subject matter contained herein. There are no restrictions, promises, representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings, other than those expressly set forth or referred herein or the documents or instrument referred to herein, which collectively supersedes all prior agreements and the understandings between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter contained herein. This Letter Agreement may be amended, supplemented or modified only by execution of a written instrument signed by the undersigned Shareholder and Pubco (and with respect to Pubco, only with the written consent of a majority of its directors, which shall include a majority of its independent directors). |
6. |
This Letter Agreement shall be binding upon and inure solely to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. This Letter Agreement shall not be assigned by any party hereto, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the other party and any assignment without such consent shall be null and void; provided, that no such assignment shall relieve the assigning party of its obligations hereunder. |
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This Letter Agreement and any action, proceeding, claim or dispute (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) (each, an Action) that may be based upon, arise out of or relate to this Letter Agreement or the negotiation, execution or performance hereof shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws (both substantive and procedural) of the State of Delaware, without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof. All Actions arising out of or relating to this Letter Agreement shall be heard and determined exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or to the extent such Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, any federal court within the State of Delaware (and any courts having jurisdiction over appeals therefrom) (the Specified Courts). Each party hereto hereby (i) submits to the exclusive personal and subject matter jurisdiction of any Specified Court for the purpose of any Action arising out of or relating to this Letter Agreement by any party hereto and (ii) irrevocably |
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waives, and agrees not to assert by way of motion, defense, or otherwise, in any such Action, any claim that it is not subject to the personal or subject matter jurisdiction of the above named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that the Action is brought in an inconvenient forum, that the venue of the Action is improper, or that this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby may not be enforced in or by any Specified Court. Each party hereto agrees that a final judgment in any Action shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by laws. |
8. |
This Letter Agreement shall become effective on the date hereof and terminate on the earlier of (i) the expiration of the Lock-up Period and (ii) the liquidation of Pubco. |
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Very truly yours, | ||
block.one | ||
Signature: |
/s/ Kokuei Yuan |
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Name: |
Kokuei Yuan |
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Title: |
Director |
[Signature Page to Lock-Up Agreement]
Acknowledged and agreed by: | ||
Bullish | ||
Signature: |
/s/ Andrew Bliss |
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Name: |
Andrew Bliss |
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Title: |
Director |
[Signature Page to Lock-Up Agreement]
Exhibit 10.3
Execution Version
Far Peak Acquisition Corporation
511 6th Ave #7342
New York, New York 10011
Bullish
c/o Maples Corporate Services Centre Limited
P.O, Box 309, Ugland House
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands KY1-1104
Re: Amendment to the Letter Agreement
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This amendment to the Letter Agreement, dated as of July 8, 2021 (this Letter Agreement Amendment), is made and entered into by and among Far Peak LLC (the Sponsor) and each of the undersigned (each, an Insider and, collectively, the Insiders) in respect of and in reference to that certain Letter Agreement, dated as of December 4, 2020 (the Letter Agreement), by and among the Sponsor and the Insiders. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Letter Agreement Amendment shall have the meanings given to them in the Letter Agreement. The Sponsor and the Insiders acknowledge and agree that the effectiveness of this Letter Agreement Amendment shall be expressly subject to the consummation of the Initial Closing contemplated by that certain Business Combination Agreement (as may be amended, restated or supplemented from time to time, the Business Combination Agreement) to be entered into by and among Bullish, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Pubco), Bullish Global, a Cayman Islands exempted company, Far Peak Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company, BMC 1, a Cayman Islands exempted company and BMC 2, a Cayman Islands exempted company and shall automatically be terminated and made null and void if the Business Combination Agreement is terminated pursuant to the terms therein. The transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement are referred to herein as the Bullish Business Combination. In order to induce Pubco to proceed with the Mergers (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Sponsor and the Insiders hereby agree with the Company and Pubco to amend the Letter Agreement as follows:
1. Paragraph 6 of the Letter Agreement is amended, restated and replaced, in its entirety, with the following:
6. Lock-up; Transfer Restrictions.
(a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Letter Agreement, for purpose of Paragraph 6, (i) Founder Shares shall mean the Class B ordinary shares of the Company, which will be converted into the Class A ordinary shares of Pubco pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, (ii) Ordinary Shares shall mean the Companys Class A ordinary shares, which will be converted into the Class A ordinary shares of Pubco pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, (iii) Private Placement Warrants shall mean the warrants to purchase Class A ordinary shares of the Company, which will be converted into the Pubco Warrants (as defined in
the Business Combination Agreement) pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, (iv) references to the Company shall refer to Pubco following the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, and (v) references to initial Business Combination and Business Combination shall refer to the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement.
(b) The Sponsor.
(i) The Sponsor agrees that it shall not Transfer any Founder Shares (the Sponsor Lock-up) until the earliest of (A) one year after the completion of an initial Business Combination and (B) following the completion of an initial Business Combination, the date on which the Company completes a liquidation, merger, share exchange or other similar transaction that results in all of the Companys shareholders having the right to exchange their Ordinary Shares for cash, securities or other property (the Sponsor Lock-up Period). Notwithstanding the foregoing, but subject to Paragraph 6(b)(ii) below, if, subsequent to a Business Combination, the closing price of the Ordinary Shares equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for share sub-divisions, share capitalizations, share consolidations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period commencing at least 150 days after the Companys initial Business Combination, the Founder Shares shall be released from the Sponsor Lock-up; provided, however, that, if the Sponsor Lock-up Period would have otherwise expired prior to the date that is 180 days after the Companys initial Business Combination, such expiration shall not be deemed effective until 180 days after the Companys initial Business Combination.
(ii) In addition to the provisions of Paragraph 6(b)(i) above:
(1) if, in connection with the consummation of the Bullish Business Combination, more than 15,000,000 Class A ordinary shares are validly tendered for redemption and not withdrawn, the Sponsor shall, at the closing of the Bullish Business Combination, surrender to the Company for cancellation 1,950,000 Founder Shares (the Forfeiture);
(2) if, in connection with the consummation of the Bullish Business Combination there is no Forfeiture, then following the closing of such Bullish Business Combination, (i) the Sponsor shall not Transfer 780,000 Founder Shares (the First Tier Locked-up Shares) until such time as the closing price of the Ordinary Shares equals or exceeds $12.50 per share (as adjusted for share sub-divisions, share capitalizations, share consolidations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period after the closing of the initial Business Combination, and (ii) the Sponsor shall not Transfer an additional 780,000 Founder Shares (the Second-Tier Locked-up Shares) until such time as the closing price of the Ordinary Shares equals or exceeds $15.00 per share (as adjusted for share sub-divisions, share capitalizations, share consolidations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period after the closing of the initial Business Combination; and
(3) in connection with the consummation of the Bullish Business Combination, the Sponsor shall, at the closing of the Bullish Business Combination, surrender to the Company for cancellation 400,000 Private Placement Warrants.
(iii) The Sponsor agrees that it shall not effectuate any Transfer of Private Placement Warrants or Ordinary Shares underlying such warrants until 30 days after the completion of an initial Business Combination.
(iv) Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in Paragraphs 6(b)(i)6(b)(iii), Transfers of the Founder Shares, Private Placement Warrants and Ordinary Shares underlying the Private Placement Warrants are permitted: (a) to the Companys officers or directors, any affiliates or family members of any of the Companys officers or directors, any members or partners of the Sponsor or their affiliates, any affiliates of the Sponsor, or any employees of such affiliates; (b) by private sales or transfers, including, for the avoidance of doubt, pursuant to the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, among the Sponsor, Pubco and the Anchor Subscriber named therein, made in connection with any forward purchase agreement or similar arrangement or in connection with the consummation of a Business Combination at prices no greater than the price at which the Founder Shares, Private Placement Warrants or Ordinary Shares, as applicable, were originally purchased; (c) by virtue of the Sponsors organizational documents upon liquidation or dissolution of the Sponsor; (d) in the event of the Companys liquidation, merger, share exchange or other similar transaction which results in all of the Companys Public Shareholders having the right to exchange their Ordinary Shares for cash, securities or other property subsequent to the completion of an initial Business Combination; or (e) from the Sponsor to the Anchor Investor upon the consummation of a Business Combination, in an aggregate amount of 1,950,000 Founder Shares; provided, however, that in the case of clauses (a) through (c) and (e), these permitted transferees must enter into a written agreement agreeing to be bound by these transfer restrictions.
(c) The Insiders.
(i) The Insiders agree that they shall not Transfer any Founder Shares (the Insiders Lock-up) until the earliest of (A) one year after the completion of an initial Business Combination and (B) following the completion of an initial Business Combination, the date on which the Company completes a liquidation, merger, share exchange or other similar transaction that results in all of the Companys shareholders having the right to exchange their Ordinary Shares for cash, securities or other property (the Insiders Lock-up Period, and together with the Sponsor Lock-up Period, the Founder Shares Lock-up Period). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if, subsequent to a Business Combination, the closing Stock Price of the Ordinary Shares equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for share sub-divisions, share capitalizations, share consolidations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period commencing at least 150 days after the Companys initial Business Combination, the Founder Shares shall be released from the Insiders Lock-up; provided, however, that, if the Insiders Lock-up Period would have otherwise expired prior to the date that is 180 days after the Companys initial Business Combination, such expiration shall not be deemed effective until 180 days after the Companys initial Business Combination
(ii) The Insiders agree that they shall not effectuate any Transfer of Private Placement Warrants or Ordinary Shares underlying such warrants until 30 days after the completion of an initial Business Combination.
(iii) Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in Paragraphs 6(c)(i) and 6(c)(ii), Transfers of the Founder Shares, Private Placement Warrants and Ordinary Shares underlying the Private Placement Warrants are permitted: (a) to the Companys officers or directors, any affiliates or family members of any of the Companys officers or directors, any members or partners of the Sponsor or their affiliates, any affiliates of the Sponsor, or any employees of such affiliates; (b) by gift to a member of one of the individuals immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is a member of the individuals immediate family, an affiliate of such person or to a charitable organization; (c) by virtue of laws of descent and distribution upon death of the individual; (d) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order; (e) by private sales or transfers made in connection with any forward purchase agreement or similar arrangement or in connection with the consummation of a Business Combination at prices no greater than the price at which the Founder Shares, Private Placement Warrants or Ordinary Shares, as applicable, were originally purchased; (f) in the event of the Companys liquidation, merger, share exchange or other similar transaction which results in all of the Companys Public Shareholders having the right to exchange their Ordinary Shares for cash, securities or other property subsequent to the completion of an initial Business Combination; provided, however, that in the case of clauses (a) through (e) these permitted transferees must enter into a written agreement agreeing to be bound by these transfer restrictions.
2. Paragraph 7 of the Letter Agreement is amended, restated and replaced, in its entirety, with the following:
7. Remedies. The Sponsor and each of the Insiders hereby agree and acknowledge that (i) each of the Underwriters, the Company and Pubco would be irreparably injured in the event of a breach by the Sponsor or such Insider of its, her or his obligations, as applicable under paragraphs 3, 4, 6, 8, and 11, (ii) monetary damages may not be an adequate remedy for such breach and (iii) the non-breaching party shall be entitled to injunctive relief, in addition to any other remedy that such party may have in law or in equity, in the event of such breach.
3. Paragraph 9 of the Letter Agreement is deleted in its entirety.
4. Paragraph 19 of the Letter Agreement is amended, restated and replaced, in its entirety, with the following:
19. No Third Party Beneficiaries. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that Pubco shall be entitled to specifically enforce obligations of the Sponsor and the Insiders under the Letter Agreement and this Letter Agreement Amendment and the provisions of Paragraphs 6 and 7 of the Letter Agreement (as amended by this Letter Agreement Amendment) to which Pubco is an express third party beneficiary on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein. The Letter Agreement and this Letter Agreement Amendment shall not confer any rights or benefits on any persons that are not parties hereto or thereto, except as set forth with respect to the Underwriters in respect of any amendment to Section 6(d) or with respect to Pubco.
5. The Letter Agreement and this Letter Agreement Amendment constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto in respect of the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings, agreements, or representations by or among the parties hereto, written or oral, to the extent they relate in any way to the subject matter hereof or the transactions contemplated hereby.
6. This Letter Agreement Amendment may not be changed, amended, modified or waived (other than to correct a typographical error) as to any particular provision, except by a written instrument executed by all parties affected thereby.
7. Paragraph 13 through 18 of the Letter Agreement are incorporated herein and shall apply to this Letter Agreement Amendment mutatis mutandis.
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FAR PEAK LLC | ||
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/s/ Thomas W. Farley |
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Name: Thomas W. Farley | ||
Title: Manager | ||
INSIDERS | ||
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/s/ Thomas W. Farley |
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/s/ David W. Bonanno |
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/s/ Stanley A. McChrystal |
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Name: Stanley A. McChrystal | ||
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/s/ Nicole Seligman |
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/s/ Charles Vice |
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Acknowledged and Agreed: | ||
FAR PEAK ACQUISITION CORPORATION | ||
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/s/ Thomas W. Farley |
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Name: Thomas W. Farley | ||
Title: | Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board |
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BULLISH | ||
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Title: Director |
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Exhibit 10.4
Execution Version
[NAME OF APPLICABLE FUND]
c/o BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
55 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10055
Attn: Christopher Biasotti
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to that certain Subscription Agreement (the Agreement), dated as of November 12, 2020, by and among Far Peak Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Island company limited by shares (the Company), Far Peak LLC, a Cayman Island limited liability company (the Sponsor) and (the Purchaser). Capitalized terms used in this side letter agreement (the Side Letter Agreement) and not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Agreement.
In connection with the Companys entry into that certain Business Combination Agreement (as may be amended, restated or supplemented from time to time, the Business Combination Agreement) by and among the Company, Bullish, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Pubco), Bullish Global, a Cayman Islands exempted company, BMC 1, a Cayman Islands exempted company and BMC 2, a Cayman Islands exempted company, the parties are contemporaneously entering into this Side Letter Agreement.
Pursuant to Section 2 of the Agreement, if, in connection with a Business Combination, the Sponsor enters into any other arrangements with respect to the Founder Shares and/or the Private Placement Warrants (or the Sponsors membership interests representing an interest in any of the foregoing) (a Change in Investment), such Change in Investment shall apply pro rata to the Purchaser and the Sponsor based on the relative number of Founder Shares and/or Private Placement Warrants to be held by each on the closing of a Business Combination; provided, however that in no event shall such Change in Investment apply to more than 25% of the Founder Shares to be purchased by the Purchaser and/or 20% of the Private Placement Warrants held by the Purchaser.
Pursuant to Section 2 of the Agreement, the Purchaser shall take all steps and execute all such agreements as may be necessary or reasonably requested by the Sponsor to effectuate such Change in Investment on the same terms as applicable to the Sponsor.
In connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (the Bullish Business Combination) the Sponsor has agreed to a Change in Investment as reflected in the Securities Purchase Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A (the Securities Purchase Agreement) and the Amendment to the Letter Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit B.
In consideration of the foregoing, and in connection with the Agreement and the obligations contemplated thereunder, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Section 6(a) of the Agreement shall be deemed amended and restated in its entirety to reflect the following:
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, for purpose of Section 6, (1) Founder Shares shall mean the Class B ordinary shares of the Company, which will be converted into the Class A ordinary shares of Pubco pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, (2) Class A Common Stock shall mean the Companys Class A ordinary shares, which will be converted into the Class A ordinary shares of Pubco pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, (3) Private Placement Warrants shall mean the warrants to purchase Class A ordinary shares of the Company, which will be converted into the Pubco Warrants (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, (4) references to the Company shall refer to Pubco following the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, and (5) references to Business Combination shall refer to Bullish Business Combination.
(ii) The Purchaser agrees that it shall not Transfer (1) any Founder Shares until the earlier of (A) one year after the closing of the Business Combination (the Business Combination Closing) and (B) the date following the Business Combination Closing on which the Company completes a liquidation, merger, capital stock exchange or other similar transaction that results in all of the Companys stockholders having the right to exchange their Class A Common Stock for cash, securities or other property (such period, the Lock-up Period) or (2) any Private Placement Warrants (or any shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Private Placement Warrants) until 30 days after the Business Combination Closing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if subsequent to the Business Combination Closing, the closing price of the Class A Common Stock equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period commencing at least 150 days after the Business Combination Closing, the Founder Shares shall be released from the lockup referenced in this Section 6(a)(ii); provided, however, that, if the Lock-up Period would have otherwise expired prior to the date that is 180 days after the Business Combination Closing, such expiration shall not be deemed effective until 180 days after the Business Combination Closing.
(iii) In addition to the provisions of Section 6(a)(ii) above:
(1) if, (A) in connection with the consummation of
the Bullish Business Combination, more than 15,000,000 Class A ordinary shares of the Company are validly tendered for redemption and not withdrawn and (B) in connection with such redemptions, the Sponsor has surrendered to the Company for
cancellation 1,950,000 Founder Shares, then (C) the Purchaser shall, at the closing of the Bullish Business Combination, receive
[390,000] fewer Founder Shares than it otherwise would have received pursuant to
Section 1(a)(ii) of the Agreement (the Forfeiture); and
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(2) if, in connection with the consummation of the Bullish Business Combination, there is no Forfeiture, then (A) the Purchaser shall not Transfer [195,000] Founder Shares until such time as the closing price of the Class A Common Stock equals or exceeds $12.50 per share (as adjusted for share sub-divisions, share capitalizations, share consolidations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period after the Business Combination Closing, and (B) the Purchaser shall not Transfer an additional [195,000] Founder Shares until such time as the closing price of the Class A Common Stock equals or exceeds $15.00 per share (as adjusted for share sub-divisions, share capitalizations, share consolidations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period after the Business Combination Closing.
(iv) Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in (ii) and (iii) above, Transfers of the Securities are permitted (1) to the Companys officers or directors, any affiliates or family members of any of the Companys officers or directors, any members or partners of the Sponsor or their affiliates, any affiliates of the Sponsor, or any employees of such affiliates; (2) in the case of an individual, by gift to a member of one of the individuals immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is a member of the individuals immediate family, an affiliate of such person or to a charitable organization; (3) in the case of an individual, by virtue of laws of descent and distribution upon death of the individual; (4) in the case of an individual, pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order; (5) by private sales or transfers made in connection with any forward purchase agreement or similar arrangement or in connection with the consummation of a Business Combination at prices no greater than the price at which the applicable Securities were originally purchased; (6) by virtue of the Purchasers organizational documents upon liquidation or dissolution of the Purchaser; (7) in the event of the Companys liquidation, merger, stock exchange, reorganization or other similar transaction which results in all of the Companys public shareholders having the right to exchange their Class A Common Stock for cash, securities or other property subsequent to the Companys completion of the Business Combination; and (8) to the Purchasers affiliates, to any investment fund or other entity controlled or managed by the Purchaser, or to any investment manager or investment advisor of the Purchaser or an affiliate of any such investment manager or investment advisor or to any investment fund or other entity controlled or managed by such persons (each of the foregoing, a Permitted Transferee); provided, however, that in the case of clauses (1) through (6) and (8) these Permitted Transferees must enter into a written agreement agreeing to be bound by the terms of the Agreement, including these transfer restrictions. Transfer shall mean the (x) sale of, offer to sell, contract or agreement to sell, hypothecation, pledge, grant of any option to purchase or otherwise dispose of or agreement to dispose of, directly or indirectly, or establishment or increase of a put equivalent position or liquidation with respect to or decrease of a call equivalent position (within the meaning of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder) with respect to, any of the Securities; (y) entry into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any of the Securities, whether any such transaction is to be settled by delivery of such Securities, in cash or otherwise, or (z) public announcement of any intention to effect any transaction specified in clause (x) or (y); provided further, that Section 6(a) of the Agreement shall not prohibit the Purchaser from effecting a Short Sale with securities that do not constitute Securities under the Agreement.
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2. Pursuant to the Change in Investment agreed to by the Sponsor, the Purchaser agrees, at the Business Combination Closing and at the Sponsors written direction, it shall (i) sell [600,000] Private Placement Warrants to the Sponsor, or a designee the Sponsor, for a purchase price of $1.00 per Private Placement Warrant and (ii) surrender to the Company for cancellation [100,000] Private Placement Warrants.
3. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this Side Letter Agreement shall not be effective until the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement are effected. If the Acquisition Closing (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) is not consummated, this Side Letter Agreement shall automatically and immediately terminate, and no party hereto shall have any rights, nor any obligations, under this Side Letter Agreement.
4. Sections 7(f)-(g), 7(i)-(m) and 7(o)-(s) of the Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference.
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Exhibit 10.5
Execution Version
VOTING AGREEMENT
VOTING AGREEMENT (this Agreement) is made and entered into as of July 8, 2021, by and among Bullish, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Pubco), Bullish Global, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the Company), Far Peak Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the Purchaser), and block.one, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the Shareholder).
WHEREAS, Pubco, the Company, BMC 1, a Cayman Islands exempted company, and BMC 2, a Cayman Islands exempted company, are concurrently herewith entering into a Business Combination Agreement (as the same may be amended, restated or supplemented, the Business Combination Agreement; capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Business Combination Agreement) pursuant to which, among other things, Purchaser will be merged with and into Merger Sub 1, with Merger Sub 1 being the surviving entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco, and Merger Sub 2 will be merged with and into the Company, with the Company being the surviving entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco;
WHEREAS, the Shareholder is, as of the date of this Agreement, the sole legal owner of the number of Company Class A Common Shares, Company Class B Preference Shares and Company Class C Common Shares set forth opposite the Shareholders name on Schedule A hereto (such Company Class A Common Shares, Company Class B Preference Shares and Company Class C Common Shares, together with any other Company Shares acquired by the Shareholder after the date of this Agreement and during the term of this Agreement, including upon conversion of Company Class B Preference Shares, exercise of options or settlement of restricted share units, being collectively referred to herein as the Subject Shares); and
WHEREAS, as a condition to their willingness to enter into the Business Combination Agreement, Purchaser and Pubco have requested that the Shareholder enter into this Agreement.
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 the Business Combination Agreement, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
Representations and Warranties of the Shareholder
The Shareholder hereby represents and warrants to Pubco, Company and Purchaser as follows:
1.1 Organization and Standing. The Shareholder has been duly organized and is validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation and has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. The Shareholder is duly qualified or licensed and in good standing to do business in each jurisdiction in which the character of the property owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification or licensing necessary.
1.2 Authorization; Binding Agreement. The Shareholder has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized and no other corporate proceedings on the part of the Shareholder are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has
been or shall be when delivered, duly and validly executed and delivered by the Shareholder and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the other parties hereto, constitutes, or when delivered shall constitute, the valid and binding obligation of the Shareholder, enforceable against such Party in accordance with its terms, subject to the Enforceability Exceptions.
1.3 Governmental Approvals. No Consent of or with any Governmental Authority on the part of the Shareholder is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by the Shareholder of this Agreement or the consummation by the Shareholder of the transactions contemplated hereby, other than (a) applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and/ or any state blue sky securities Laws, and the rules and regulations thereunder and (b) where the failure to obtain or make such Consents or to make such filings or notifications has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of the Shareholder to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
1.4 Non-Contravention. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and compliance with any of the provisions hereof by the Shareholder will not (a) conflict with or violate any provision of the Organizational Documents of the Shareholder, (b) conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Consent applicable to the Shareholder or any of its properties or assets, or (c) (i) violate, conflict with or result in a breach of, (ii) constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, (iii) result in the termination, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of, (iv) accelerate the performance required by the Shareholder under, (v) result in a right of termination or acceleration under, (vi) give rise to any obligation to make payments or provide compensation under, (vii) result in the creation of any Lien (other than Permitted Lien) upon any of the properties or assets of the Shareholder under, (viii) give rise to any obligation to obtain any third party Consent from any Person or (ix) give any Person the right to declare a default, exercise any remedy, accelerate the maturity or performance, cancel, terminate or modify any right, benefit, obligation or other term under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of, any material Contract of the Shareholder, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing clauses (b) or (c) that has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of the Shareholder to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
1.5 Subject Shares. The Shareholder is the sole legal owner of the Company Shares set forth opposite the Shareholders name on Schedule A hereto, and all such Subject Shares are owned by the Shareholder free and clear of all liens or encumbrances, other than liens or encumbrances pursuant to this Agreement, the Organizational Documents of the Company, any Contract as set forth on Schedule 4.3(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedules or applicable federal or state securities laws. The Shareholder does not legally own any shares of the Company other than the Subject Shares. The Shareholder has the sole right to vote the Subject Shares, and none of the Subject Shares is subject to any voting trust or other agreement, arrangement or restriction with respect to the voting of the Subject Shares, except as contemplated by this Agreement, the Organizational Documents of the Company or any Contract as set forth on Schedule 4.3(b) of the Company Disclosure Schedules.
1.6 Business Combination Agreement. The Shareholder understands and acknowledges that Purchaser, the Company and Pubco are entering into the Business Combination Agreement in reliance upon the Shareholders execution and delivery of this Agreement. The Shareholder has received a copy of the Business Combination Agreement and is familiar with the provisions of the Business Combination Agreement.
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ARTICLE II
Representations and Warranties of Purchaser
Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to the Shareholder, Company and Pubco as follows:
2.1 Organization and Standing. Purchaser is an exempted company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the Cayman Islands. Purchaser has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. Purchaser is duly qualified or licensed and in good standing to do business in each jurisdiction in which the character of the property owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification or licensing necessary.
2.2 Authorization; Binding Agreement. Purchaser has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by the board of directors of Purchaser and no other corporate proceedings on the part of Purchaser are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been or shall be when delivered, duly and validly executed and delivered by Purchaser and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the other parties hereto, constitutes, or when delivered shall constitute, the valid and binding obligation of Purchaser, enforceable against Pubco in accordance with its terms, subject to the Enforceability Exceptions.
2.3 Governmental Approvals. No Consent of or with any Governmental Authority on the part of Purchaser is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by Pubco of this Agreement or the consummation by Purchaser of the transactions contemplated hereby, other than (a) applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and/ or any state blue sky securities Laws, and the rules and regulations thereunder and (b) where the failure to obtain or make such Consents or to make such filings or notifications has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of Purchaser to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
2.4 Non-Contravention. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and compliance with any of the provisions hereof by Purchaser will not (a) conflict with or violate any provision of Organizational Documents of Purchaser, (b) conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Consent applicable to Purchaser or any of its properties or assets, or (c) (i) violate, conflict with or result in a breach of, (ii) constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, (iii) result in the termination, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of, (iv) accelerate the performance required by Purchaser under, (v) result in a right of termination or acceleration under, (vi) give rise to any obligation to make payments or provide compensation under, (vii) result in the creation of any Lien (other than Permitted Lien) upon any of the properties or assets of Purchaser under, (viii) give rise to any obligation to obtain any third party Consent from any Person or (ix) give any Person the right to declare a default, exercise any remedy, accelerate the maturity or performance, cancel, terminate or modify any right, benefit, obligation or other term under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of, any material Contract of Purchaser, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing clauses (b) or (c) that has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of Purchaser to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
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ARTICLE III
Representations and Warranties of Pubco
Pubco hereby represents and warrants to the Shareholder, Company and Purchaser as follows:
3.1 Organization and Standing. Pubco is an exempted company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the Cayman Islands. Pubco has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. Pubco is duly qualified or licensed and in good standing to do business in each jurisdiction in which the character of the property owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification or licensing necessary.
3.2 Authorization; Binding Agreement. Pubco has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by the board of directors and shareholders of Pubco and no other corporate proceedings on the part of Pubco are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been or shall be when delivered, duly and validly executed and delivered by Pubco and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the other parties hereto, constitutes, or when delivered shall constitute, the valid and binding obligation of Pubco, enforceable against Pubco in accordance with its terms, subject to the Enforceability Exceptions.
3.3 Governmental Approvals. No Consent of or with any Governmental Authority on the part of Pubco is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by Pubco of this Agreement or the consummation by Pubco of the transactions contemplated hereby, other than (a) applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and/ or any state blue sky securities Laws, and the rules and regulations thereunder and (b) where the failure to obtain or make such Consents or to make such filings or notifications has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of Pubco to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
3.4 Non-Contravention. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and compliance with any of the provisions hereof by Pubco will not (a) conflict with or violate any provision of Organizational Documents of Pubco, (b) conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Consent applicable to Pubco or any of its properties or assets, or (c) (i) violate, conflict with or result in a breach of, (ii) constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, (iii) result in the termination, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of, (iv) accelerate the performance required by Pubco under, (v) result in a right of termination or acceleration under, (vi) give rise to any obligation to make payments or provide compensation under, (vii) result in the creation of any Lien (other than Permitted Lien) upon any of the properties or assets of Pubco under, (viii) give rise to any obligation to obtain any third party Consent from any Person or (ix) give any Person the right to declare a default, exercise any remedy, accelerate the maturity or performance, cancel, terminate or modify any right, benefit, obligation or other term under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of, any material Contract of Pubco, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing clauses (b) or (c) that has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of Pubco to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
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ARTICLE IV
Representations and Warranties of the Company
The Company hereby represents and warrants to Pubco, the Shareholder and Purchaser as follows:
4.1 Organization and Standing. The Company is an exempted company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the Cayman Islands. The Company has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. The Company is duly qualified or licensed and in good standing to do business in each jurisdiction in which the character of the property owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification or licensing necessary.
4.2 Authorization; Binding Agreement. The Company has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by the board of directors and shareholders of the Company and no other corporate proceedings on the part of the Company are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been or shall be when delivered, duly and validly executed and delivered by the Company and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the other parties hereto, constitutes, or when delivered shall constitute, the valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, subject to the Enforceability Exceptions.
4.3 Governmental Approvals. No Consent of or with any Governmental Authority on the part of the Company is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by the Company of this Agreement or the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby, other than (a) applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and/ or any state blue sky securities Laws, and the rules and regulations thereunder and (b) where the failure to obtain or make such Consents or to make such filings or notifications has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of the Company to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
4.4 Non-Contravention. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and compliance with any of the provisions hereof by the Company will not (a) conflict with or violate any provision of Organizational Documents of the Company, (b) conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Consent applicable to the Company or any of its properties or assets, or (c) (i) violate, conflict with or result in a breach of, (ii) constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, (iii) result in the termination, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of, (iv) accelerate the performance required by the Company under, (v) result in a right of termination or acceleration under, (vi) give rise to any obligation to make payments or provide compensation under, (vii) result in the creation of any Lien (other than Permitted Lien) upon any of the properties or assets of the Company under, (viii) give rise to any obligation to obtain any third party Consent from any Person or (ix) give any Person the right to declare a default, exercise any remedy, accelerate the maturity or performance, cancel, terminate or modify any right, benefit, obligation or other term under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of, any material Contract of the Company, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing clauses (b) or (c) that has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of the Company to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
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ARTICLE V
Agreement to Vote; Certain Other Covenants of the Shareholder
The Shareholder covenants and agrees during the term of this Agreement as follows:
5.1 Agreement to Vote.
(a) In Favor of Acquisition Merger. At any meeting of the shareholders of the Company called to seek the Required Company Shareholder Approval, or at any adjournment thereof, or in connection with any written consent of the shareholders of the Company or in any other circumstances upon which a vote, consent or other approval with respect to the Business Combination Agreement, any other Ancillary Documents, the Acquisition Merger, or any other Transaction is sought, the Shareholder shall (i), if a meeting is held, appear at such meeting or otherwise cause the Subject Shares to be counted as present at such meeting for purposes of establishing a quorum, and (ii) vote or cause to be voted (including by class vote and/or written consent, if applicable) the Subject Shares in favor of granting the Required Company Shareholder Approval or, if there are insufficient votes in favor of granting the Required Company Shareholder Approval, in favor of the adjournment such meeting of the shareholders of the Company to a later date.
(b) Against Other Transactions. At any meeting of shareholders of the Company or at any adjournment thereof, or in connection with any written consent of the shareholders of the Company or in any other circumstances upon which the Shareholders vote, consent or other approval is sought, the Shareholder shall vote (or cause to be voted) the Subject Shares (including by withholding class vote and/or written consent, if applicable) against (i) any business combination agreement, merger agreement or merger (other than the Business Combination Agreement and the Acquisition Merger), scheme of arrangement, business combination, consolidation, combination, sale of substantial assets, reorganization, recapitalization, dissolution, liquidation or winding up of or by the Company or any public offering of any shares of the Company, any of its material Subsidiaries (including Pubco), or, in case of a public offering only, a newly-formed holding company of the Company or such material Subsidiaries, other than in connection with the Transactions, (ii) any Acquisition Proposal relating to an Alternative Transaction with respect to the Company or any of its material Subsidiaries (including Pubco), and (iii) other than any amendment to Organizational Documents of the Company, Pubco, Merger Sub 1 and Merger Sub 2 permitted under Sections 1.1(d) and 1.2(d) of the Business Combination Agreement, any amendment of Organizational Documents of the Company, Pubco, Merger Sub 1 or Merge Sub 2 or other proposal or transaction involving the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (including Pubco), which, in each of cases (i) and (iii) of this sentence, would be reasonably likely to in any material respect impede, interfere with, delay or attempt to discourage, frustrate the purposes of, result in a breach by the Company of, prevent or nullify any provision of the Business Combination Agreement or any other Ancillary Document, the Acquisition Merger, or any other Transaction or change in any manner the voting rights of any class of the Companys share capital.
(c) Revoke Other Proxies. The Shareholder represents and warrants that any proxies heretofore given in respect of the Subject Shares that may still be in effect are not irrevocable, and such proxies have been or are hereby revoked, other than the voting and other arrangements under the Organizational Documents of the Company.
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5.2 No Transfer. Other than (x) pursuant to this Agreement, (y) upon the consent of Purchaser or (z) to an Affiliate of the Shareholder (provided that such Affiliate shall enter into a written agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser, agreeing to be bound by this Agreement to the same extent as such transferring Shareholder was with respect to such transferred Subject Shares), from the date of this Agreement until the date of termination of this Agreement, the Shareholder shall not, directly or indirectly, (i) (a) sell, offer to sell, contract or agree to sell, hypothecate, pledge, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase or otherwise transfer, dispose of or agree to transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, or establish or increase a put equivalent position or liquidate or decrease a call equivalent position within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated thereunder, any Subject Share, (b) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any Subject Shares, whether any such transaction is to be settled by delivery of such securities, in cash or otherwise, or (c) publicly announce any intention to effect any transaction specified in clause (a) or (b) (the actions specified in clauses (a)-(c), collectively, Transfer), other than pursuant to the Acquisition Merger, (ii) grant any proxies or enter into any voting arrangement, whether by proxy, voting agreement, voting trust, voting deed or otherwise (including pursuant to any loan of Subject Shares), or enter into any other agreement, with respect to any Subject Shares, in each case, other than as set forth in this Agreement or the voting and other arrangements under the Organizational Documents of the Company, (iii) take any action that would make any representation or warranty of the Shareholder herein untrue or incorrect, or have the effect of preventing or disabling the Shareholder from performing its obligations hereunder, or (iv) commit or agree to take any of the foregoing actions or take any other action or enter into any Contract that would reasonably be expected to make any of its representations or warranties contained herein untrue or incorrect or would have the effect of preventing or delaying the Shareholder from performing any of its obligations hereunder. Any action attempted to be taken in violation of the preceding sentence will be null and void. The Shareholder agrees with, and covenants to, Purchaser, Pubco and the Company that the Shareholder shall not request that the Company register the Transfer (by book-entry or otherwise) of any certificated or uncertificated interest representing any of the Subject Shares.
5.3 Waiver of Dissenters Rights. The Shareholder hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to exercise or assert, any dissenters rights under Section 238 of the Cayman Act and any other similar statute in connection with the Acquisition Merger and the Business Combination Agreement.
5.4 New Shares. In the event that prior to the Acquisition Closing (i) any Company Shares or other securities are issued or otherwise distributed to a Shareholder pursuant to any stock dividend or distribution, or any change in any of the Company Shares or other share capital of the Company by reason of any stock split-up, recapitalization, combination, exchange of shares or the like, (ii) a Shareholder acquires legal or beneficial ownership of any Company Shares after the date of this Agreement, including upon exercise of options or settlement of restricted share units or (iii) a Shareholder acquires the right to vote or share in the voting of any Company Share after the date of this Agreement (collectively, the New Securities), the terms Subject Shares shall be deemed to refer to and include such New Securities (including all such stock dividends and distributions and any securities into which or for which any or all of the Subject Shares may be changed or exchanged into).
5.5 Termination. This Agreement shall terminate upon the earliest of (i) the Acquisition Effective Time (provided, however, that upon such termination, Section 5.3, this Section 5.5, Section 5.6 and Article VI, shall survive indefinitely) and (ii) the termination of the Business Combination Agreement in accordance with its terms, and upon such termination, no party shall have any liability hereunder other than for its willful and material breach of this Agreement prior to such termination.
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5.6 Additional Matters. The Shareholder shall, from time to time, (i) execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such additional or further consents, documents and other instruments as Purchaser, the Company or Pubco may reasonably request for the purpose of effectively carrying out the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement and the other Ancillary Documents and (ii) refrain from exercising any veto right, consent right or similar right (whether under the Organizational Documents of the Company or the Cayman Act) which would impede, disrupt, prevent or otherwise adversely affect the consummation of the Acquisition Merger or any other Transaction.
ARTICLE VI
General Provisions.
6.1 Notice. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally or sent by overnight courier (providing proof of delivery) to Pubco and Purchaser in accordance with Section 10.1 of the Business Combination Agreement and to the Shareholder at its address set forth set forth on Schedule A hereto (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice).
6.2 Governing Law. This Agreement and all Actions (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) that may be based upon, arise out of or relate to this Agreement or the negotiation, execution or performance hereof (including any claim or cause of action based upon, arising out of or related to any representation or warranty made in or in connection with this Agreement or as an inducement to enter into this Agreement) shall be governed by the Laws of the Cayman Islands (without giving effect to choice of law principles thereof).
6.3 Miscellaneous. The provisions of Article X (other than the first sentence of Section 10.4) of the Business Combination Agreement are incorporated herein by reference, mutatis mutandis, as if set forth in full herein.
[Signature pages follow]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has duly executed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
block.one: |
Signature: /s/ Stephen Ellis |
Name: Stephen Ellis |
Title: Authorized Signatory |
[Signature Page to Target Voting Agreement]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has duly executed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
Far Peak Acquisition Corporation: |
Signature: /s/ Thomas W. Farley |
Name: Thomas W. Farley |
Title: Chief Executive Officer |
[Signature Page to Target Voting Agreement]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has duly executed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
Bullish: |
Signature: /s/ Andrew Bliss |
Name: Andrew Bliss |
Title: Director |
[Signature Page to Target Voting Agreement]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has duly executed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
Bullish Global: |
Signature: /s/ Kokuei Yuan |
Name: Kokuei Yuan |
Title: Director |
[Signature Page to Target Voting Agreement]
Schedule A
Name of Shareholder |
Number of Company
Class A Common Shares |
Number of Company
Class B Preference Shares |
Number of Company
Class C Common Shares |
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225,000,000 | 52,556,094 | |
Address for Notice:
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c/o Maples Corporate Services Limited
PO Box 309, Ugland House
Grand Cayman, KY1-1104
Cayman Islands
Attn: CLO
with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:
Email: notices@block.one
and
Kirkland & Ellis
26th Floor, Gloucester Tower, The Landmark
15 Queens Road Central
Hong Kong
Attn: Daniel Dusek and Joseph Raymond Casey
Facsimile No.: +852 3761 3301
Telephone No.: +852 3761 9140
Email: daniel.dusek@kirkland.com; joseph.casey@kirkland.com
and
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
601 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022
United States
Attn: David Feirstein and Francisco Morales Barron
Facsimile No.: +1 (212) 446 4900
Telephone No.: +1 (212) 446 4861
Email: david.feirstein@kirkland.com; francisco.morales@kirkland.com
Schedule A
Exhibit 10.6
VOTING AGREEMENT
VOTING AGREEMENT (this Agreement) is made and entered into as of July 8, 2021, by and among Bullish, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Pubco), Bullish Global, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the Company), Far Peak Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the Purchaser), and Far Peak LLC, a Cayman Islands exempted limited liability company (Sponsor).
WHEREAS, Pubco, the Company, Purchaser, BMC 1, a Cayman Islands exempted company, and BMC 2, a Cayman Islands exempted company, are concurrently herewith entering into a Business Combination Agreement (as the same may be amended, restated or supplemented, the Business Combination Agreement; capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Business Combination Agreement) pursuant to which, among other things, Purchaser will be merged with and into Merger Sub 1, with Merger Sub 1 being the surviving entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco, and Merger Sub 2 will be merged with and into the Company, with the Company being the surviving entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco;
WHEREAS, Sponsor is, as of the date of this Agreement, the sole legal owner of the number of Purchaser Class B Shares and Purchaser Warrants set forth opposite Sponsors name on Schedule A hereto (such Purchaser Class B Shares and Purchase Warrants, together with any other Purchaser Shares acquired by Sponsor after the date of this Agreement and during the term of this Agreement, being collectively referred to herein as the Subject Shares); and
WHEREAS, as a condition to their willingness to enter into the Business Combination Agreement, Purchaser, the Company and Pubco have requested that Sponsor enter into this Agreement.
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 the Business Combination Agreement, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
Representations and Warranties of Sponsor
Sponsor hereby represents and warrants to the Company, Pubco and Purchaser as follows:
1.1 Organization and Standing. Sponsor has been duly organized and is validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the Cayman Islands and has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. Sponsor is duly qualified or licensed and in good standing to do business in each jurisdiction in which the character of the property owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification or licensing necessary.
1.2 Authorization; Binding Agreement. Sponsor has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized and no other corporate proceedings on the part of Sponsor are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been or shall be when delivered, duly and validly executed and delivered by Sponsor and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the other parties hereto, constitutes, or when delivered shall constitute, the valid and binding obligation of Sponsor, enforceable against Sponsor in accordance with its terms, subject to the Enforceability Exceptions.
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1.3 Governmental Approvals. No Consent of or with any Governmental Authority on the part of Sponsor is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by Sponsor of this Agreement or the consummation by Sponsor of the transactions contemplated hereby, other than (a) applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and/ or any state blue sky securities Laws, and the rules and regulations thereunder and (b) where the failure to obtain or make such Consents or to make such filings or notifications has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of Sponsor to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
1.4 Non-Contravention. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and compliance with any of the provisions hereof by Sponsor will not (a) conflict with or violate any provision of the Organizational Documents of Sponsor, (b) conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Consent applicable to Sponsor or any of its properties or assets, or (c) (i) violate, conflict with or result in a breach of, (ii) constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, (iii) result in the termination, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of, (iv) accelerate the performance required by Sponsor under, (v) result in a right of termination or acceleration under, (vi) give rise to any obligation to make payments or provide compensation under, (vii) result in the creation of any Lien (other than Permitted Lien) upon any of the properties or assets of Sponsor under, (viii) give rise to any obligation to obtain any third party Consent from any Person or (ix) give any Person the right to declare a default, exercise any remedy, accelerate the maturity or performance, cancel, terminate or modify any right, benefit, obligation or other term under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of, any material Contract of Sponsor, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing clauses (b) or (c) that has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of Sponsor to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
1.5 Subject Shares. Sponsor is the sole legal owner of the Purchaser Shares set forth opposite Sponsors name on Schedule A hereto, and all such Subject Shares are owned by Sponsor free and clear of all liens or encumbrances, other than liens or encumbrances pursuant to this Agreement, the Organizational Documents of Purchaser or applicable federal or state securities laws. Sponsor does not legally own any shares of Purchaser other than the Subject Shares. Sponsor has the sole right to vote the Subject Shares, and none of the Subject Shares is subject to any voting trust or other agreement, arrangement or restriction with respect to the voting of the Subject Shares, except as contemplated by this Agreement or the Organizational Documents of the Purchaser.
1.6 Business Combination Agreement. Sponsor understands and acknowledges that Purchaser, the Company and Pubco are entering into the Business Combination Agreement in reliance upon Sponsors execution and delivery of this Agreement. Sponsor has received a copy of the Business Combination Agreement and is familiar with the provisions of the Business Combination Agreement.
ARTICLE II
Representations and Warranties of Purchaser
Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to Sponsor, the Company and Pubco as follows:
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2.1 Organization and Standing. Purchaser is an exempted company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the Cayman Islands. Purchaser has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. Purchaser is duly qualified or licensed and in good standing to do business in each jurisdiction in which the character of the property owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification or licensing necessary.
2.2 Authorization; Binding Agreement. Purchaser has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by the board of directors of Purchaser and no other corporate proceedings on the part of Purchaser are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been or shall be when delivered, duly and validly executed and delivered by Purchaser and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the other parties hereto, constitutes, or when delivered shall constitute, the valid and binding obligation of Purchaser, enforceable against Pubco in accordance with its terms, subject to the Enforceability Exceptions.
2.3 Governmental Approvals. No Consent of or with any Governmental Authority on the part of Purchaser is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by Pubco of this Agreement or the consummation by Purchaser of the transactions contemplated hereby, other than (a) applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and/ or any state blue sky securities Laws, and the rules and regulations thereunder and (b) where the failure to obtain or make such Consents or to make such filings or notifications has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of Purchaser to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
2.4 Non-Contravention. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and compliance with any of the provisions hereof by Purchaser will not (a) conflict with or violate any provision of Organizational Documents of Purchaser, (b) conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Consent applicable to Purchaser or any of its properties or assets, or (c) (i) violate, conflict with or result in a breach of, (ii) constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, (iii) result in the termination, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of, (iv) accelerate the performance required by Purchaser under, (v) result in a right of termination or acceleration under, (vi) give rise to any obligation to make payments or provide compensation under, (vii) result in the creation of any Lien (other than Permitted Lien) upon any of the properties or assets of Purchaser under, (viii) give rise to any obligation to obtain any third party Consent from any Person or (ix) give any Person the right to declare a default, exercise any remedy, accelerate the maturity or performance, cancel, terminate or modify any right, benefit, obligation or other term under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of, any material Contract of Purchaser, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing clauses (b) or (c) that has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of Purchaser to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
ARTICLE III
Representations and Warranties of Pubco
Pubco hereby represents and warrants to the Company, Sponsor and Purchaser as follows:
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3.1 Organization and Standing. Pubco is an exempted company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the Cayman Islands. Pubco has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. Pubco is duly qualified or licensed and in good standing to do business in each jurisdiction in which the character of the property owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification or licensing necessary.
3.2 Authorization; Binding Agreement. Pubco has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by the board of directors and shareholders of Pubco and no other corporate proceedings on the part of Pubco are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been or shall be when delivered, duly and validly executed and delivered by Pubco and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the other parties hereto, constitutes, or when delivered shall constitute, the valid and binding obligation of Pubco, enforceable against Pubco in accordance with its terms, subject to the Enforceability Exceptions.
3.3 Governmental Approvals. No Consent of or with any Governmental Authority on the part of Pubco is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by Pubco of this Agreement or the consummation by Pubco of the transactions contemplated hereby, other than (a) applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and/ or any state blue sky securities Laws, and the rules and regulations thereunder and (b) where the failure to obtain or make such Consents or to make such filings or notifications has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of Pubco to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
3.4 Non-Contravention. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and compliance with any of the provisions hereof by Pubco will not (a) conflict with or violate any provision of Organizational Documents of Pubco, (b) conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Consent applicable to Pubco or any of its properties or assets, or (c) (i) violate, conflict with or result in a breach of, (ii) constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, (iii) result in the termination, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of, (iv) accelerate the performance required by Pubco under, (v) result in a right of termination or acceleration under, (vi) give rise to any obligation to make payments or provide compensation under, (vii) result in the creation of any Lien (other than Permitted Lien) upon any of the properties or assets of Pubco under, (viii) give rise to any obligation to obtain any third party Consent from any Person or (ix) give any Person the right to declare a default, exercise any remedy, accelerate the maturity or performance, cancel, terminate or modify any right, benefit, obligation or other term under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of, any material Contract of Pubco, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing clauses (b) or (c) that has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of Pubco to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
ARTICLE IV
Representations and Warranties of the Company
The Company hereby represents and warrants to Pubco, Sponsor and Purchaser as follows:
4.1 Organization and Standing. The Company is an exempted company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the Cayman Islands. The Company has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. The Company is duly qualified or licensed and in good standing to do business in each jurisdiction in which the character of the property owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification or licensing necessary.
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4.2 Authorization; Binding Agreement. The Company has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by the board of directors and shareholders of the Company and no other corporate proceedings on the part of the Company are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been or shall be when delivered, duly and validly executed and delivered by the Company and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the other parties hereto, constitutes, or when delivered shall constitute, the valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, subject to the Enforceability Exceptions.
4.3 Governmental Approvals. No Consent of or with any Governmental Authority on the part of the Company is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by the Company of this Agreement or the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby, other than (a) applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and/ or any state blue sky securities Laws, and the rules and regulations thereunder and (b) where the failure to obtain or make such Consents or to make such filings or notifications has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of the Company to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
4.4 Non-Contravention. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and compliance with any of the provisions hereof by the Company will not (a) conflict with or violate any provision of Organizational Documents of the Company, (b) conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Consent applicable to the Company or any of its properties or assets, or (c) (i) violate, conflict with or result in a breach of, (ii) constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, (iii) result in the termination, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of, (iv) accelerate the performance required by the Company under, (v) result in a right of termination or acceleration under, (vi) give rise to any obligation to make payments or provide compensation under, (vii) result in the creation of any Lien (other than Permitted Lien) upon any of the properties or assets of the Company under, (viii) give rise to any obligation to obtain any third party Consent from any Person or (ix) give any Person the right to declare a default, exercise any remedy, accelerate the maturity or performance, cancel, terminate or modify any right, benefit, obligation or other term under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of, any material Contract of the Company, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing clauses (b) or (c) that has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the ability of the Company to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
ARTICLE V
Agreement to Vote; Certain Other Covenants of Sponsor
Sponsor covenants and agrees with Pubco and the Company during the term of this Agreement as follows:
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5.1 Agreement to Vote.
(a) In Favor of Initial Merger. At any meeting of the shareholders of Purchaser called to seek the Required Purchaser Shareholder Approval , or at any adjournment thereof, or in connection with any written consent of the shareholders of Purchaser or in any other circumstances upon which a vote, consent or other approval with respect to the Business Combination Agreement, any other Ancillary Documents, the Initial Merger, or any other Transaction is sought, Sponsor shall (i), if a meeting is held, appear at such meeting or otherwise cause the Subject Shares to be counted as present at such meeting for purposes of establishing a quorum, and (ii) vote or cause to be voted (including by class vote and/or written consent, if applicable) the Subject Shares in favor of granting the Required Purchaser Shareholder Approval or, if there are insufficient votes in favor of granting the Required Purchaser Shareholder Approval, in favor of the adjournment such meeting of the shareholders of Purchaser to a later date.
(b) Against Other Transactions. At any meeting of shareholders of Purchaser or at any adjournment thereof, or in connection with any written consent of the shareholders of Purchaser or in any other circumstances upon which Sponsors vote, consent or other approval is sought, Sponsor shall vote (or cause to be voted) the Subject Shares (including by withholding class vote and/or written consent, if applicable) against (i) any business combination agreement, merger agreement or merger (other than the Business Combination Agreement and the Initial Merger), scheme of arrangement, business combination, consolidation, combination, sale of substantial assets, reorganization, recapitalization, dissolution, liquidation or winding up of or by Purchaser or any public offering of any shares of Purchaser, any of its material Subsidiaries, or, in case of a public offering only, a newly-formed holding company of Purchaser or such material Subsidiaries, other than in connection with the Transactions, (ii) any Acquisition Proposal relating to an Alternative Transaction with respect to Purchaser, and (iii) other than any amendment to Organizational Documents of Purchaser permitted under Section 1.1(d) of the Business Combination Agreement, any amendment of Organizational Documents of Purchaser or other proposal or transaction involving Purchaser or any of its Subsidiaries, which, in each of cases (i) and (iii) of this sentence, would be reasonably likely to in any material respect impede, interfere with, delay or attempt to discourage, frustrate the purposes of, result in a breach by Purchaser of, prevent or nullify any provision of the Business Combination Agreement or any other Ancillary Document, the Initial Merger, or any other Transaction or change in any manner the voting rights of any class of Purchasers share capital.
(c) Revoke Other Proxies. Sponsor represents and warrants that any proxies heretofore given in respect of the Subject Shares that may still be in effect are not irrevocable, and such proxies have been or are hereby revoked, other than the voting and other arrangements under the Organizational Documents of Purchaser.
5.2 No Transfer. Other than (x) pursuant to this Agreement, (y) upon the consent of the Company or (z) to an Affiliate of Sponsor (provided that such Affiliate shall enter into a written agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser, agreeing to be bound by this Agreement to the same extent as Sponsor was with respect to such transferred Subject Shares), from the date of this Agreement until the date of termination of this Agreement, Sponsor shall not, directly or indirectly, (i) (a) sell, offer to sell, contract or agree to sell, hypothecate, pledge, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase or otherwise transfer, dispose of or agree to transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, or establish or increase a put equivalent position or liquidate or decrease a call equivalent position within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated thereunder, any Subject Share, (b) enter into any swap
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or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any Subject Shares, whether any such transaction is to be settled by delivery of such securities, in cash or otherwise, or (c) publicly announce any intention to effect any transaction specified in clause (a) or (b) (the actions specified in clauses (a)-(c), collectively, Transfer), other than pursuant to the Initial Merger, (ii) grant any proxies or enter into any voting arrangement, whether by proxy, voting agreement, voting trust, voting deed or otherwise (including pursuant to any loan of Subject Shares), or enter into any other agreement, with respect to any Subject Shares, in each case, other than as set forth in this Agreement or the voting and other arrangements under the Organizational Documents of Purchaser, (iii) take any action that would make any representation or warranty of Sponsor herein untrue or incorrect, or have the effect of preventing or disabling Sponsor from performing its obligations hereunder, or (iv) commit or agree to take any of the foregoing actions or take any other action or enter into any Contract that would reasonably be expected to make any of its representations or warranties contained herein untrue or incorrect or would have the effect of preventing or delaying Sponsor from performing any of its obligations hereunder. Any action attempted to be taken in violation of the preceding sentence will be null and void. Sponsor agrees with, and covenants to, Purchaser, Pubco and the Company that Sponsor shall not request that Purchaser register the Transfer (by book-entry or otherwise) of any certificated or uncertificated interest representing any of the Subject Shares.
5.3 Waiver of Dissenters Rights. Sponsor hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to exercise or assert, any dissenters rights under Section 238 of the Cayman Act and any other similar statute in connection with the Initial Merger and the Business Combination Agreement.
5.4 No Redemption. Sponsor irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that, from the date hereof and until the termination of this Agreement, Sponsor shall not elect to cause Purchaser to redeem any Subject Shares now or at any time legally or beneficially owned by Sponsor, or submit or surrender any of its Subject Shares for redemption, in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement or otherwise.
5.5 New Shares. In the event that prior to the Initial Closing (i) any Purchaser Shares or other securities are issued or otherwise distributed to Sponsor pursuant to any stock dividend or distribution, or any change in any of the Purchaser Shares or other share capital of Purchaser by reason of any stock split-up, recapitalization, combination, exchange of shares or the like, (ii) Sponsor acquires legal or beneficial ownership of any Purchaser Shares after the date of this Agreement, including upon exercise of options or settlement of restricted share units or (iii) Sponsor acquires the right to vote or share in the voting of any Purchaser Share after the date of this Agreement (collectively, the New Securities), the terms Subject Shares shall be deemed to refer to and include such New Securities (including all such stock dividends and distributions and any securities into which or for which any or all of the Subject Shares may be changed or exchanged into).
ARTICLE VI
Additional Agreements of the Parties
6.1 Sponsor Letter Agreement. Each of Sponsor and Purchaser hereby agree that from the date hereof until the termination of this Agreement, none of them shall, or shall agree to, amend, modify or vary that certain letter agreement dated December 2, 2020 by and among Sponsor and Purchaser, except as otherwise provided for under this Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement or any Ancillary Document.
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6.2 Mutual Release.
(a) Sponsor Release. Sponsor, on its own behalf and on behalf of each of its Affiliates (other than Purchaser or any of Purchasers Subsidiaries) and each of its and their successors, assigns and executors (each, a Sponsor Releasor), effective as at the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, shall be deemed to have, and hereby does, irrevocably, unconditionally, knowingly and voluntarily release, waive, relinquish and forever discharge Pubco, the Company, Purchaser, their respective Subsidiaries and each of their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors, officers, directors, partners, managers and employees (in each case in their capacity as such) (each, a Sponsor Releasee), from (i) any and all obligations or duties Pubco, the Company, Purchaser or any of their respective Subsidiaries has prior to or as of the Acquisition Merger Effective Time to such Sponsor Releasor or (ii) all claims, demands, Liabilities, defenses, affirmative defenses, setoffs, counterclaims, actions and causes of action of whatever kind or nature, whether known or unknown, which any Sponsor Releasor has prior to or as of the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, against any Sponsor Releasee arising out of, based upon or resulting from any Contract, transaction, event, circumstance, action, failure to act or occurrence of any sort or type, whether known or unknown, and which occurred, existed, was taken, permitted or begun prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time (except in the event of fraud on the part of a Sponsor Releasee); provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section 6.2(a) shall release, waive, relinquish, discharge or otherwise affect the rights or obligations of any party (i) arising under this Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement, the Ancillary Documents, Pubcos Organizational Documents, or Purchasers Organizational Documents, including the right to receive Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares at the Initial Merger Effective Time and for any amounts owed pursuant to the terms set forth therein, (ii) for indemnification or contribution, in any Sponsor Releasors capacity as an officer or director of Purchaser, (iii) arising under any then-existing insurance policy of Purchaser, (iv) pursuant to a contract and/or Purchaser policy, to reimbursements for reasonable and necessary business expenses incurred and documented prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, or (v) for any claim for fraud.
(b) Company Release. Each of Pubco, the Company, Purchaser and their respective Subsidiaries and each of its and their successors, assigns and executors (each, a Company Releasor), effective as at the Acquisition Merger Effective Time, shall be deemed to have, and hereby does, irrevocably, unconditionally, knowingly and voluntarily release, waive, relinquish and forever discharge Sponsor and its respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors, officers, directors, partners, members, managers and employees (in each case in their capacity as such) (each, a Company Releasee), from (i) any and all obligations or duties such Company Releasee has prior to or as of the Acquisition Merger Effective Time to such Company Releasor, (ii) all claims, demands, Liabilities, defenses, affirmative defenses, setoffs, counterclaims, actions and causes of action of whatever kind or nature, whether known or unknown, which any Company Releasor has, may have or might have or may assert now or in the future, against any Company Releasee arising out of, based upon or resulting from any Contract, transaction, event, circumstance, action, failure to act or occurrence of any sort or type, whether known or unknown, and which occurred, existed, was taken, permitted or begun prior to the Acquisition Merger Effective Time (except in the event of fraud on the part of a Company Releasee); provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section 6.2(b) shall release, waive, relinquish, discharge or otherwise affect the rights or obligations of any party (i) arising under this Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement or the Ancillary Documents, or (ii) for any claim for fraud.
6.3 Termination. This Agreement shall terminate upon the earliest of (i) the Initial Merger Effective Time (provided, however, that upon such termination, Section 5.3, Section 6.2, this Section 6.3, Section 6.4, Section 7.1 and Section 7.2 shall survive indefinitely) and (ii) the termination of the Business Combination Agreement in accordance with its terms, and upon such termination, no party shall have any liability hereunder other than for its willful and material breach of this Agreement prior to such termination.
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6.4 Additional Matters. Sponsor shall, from time to time, (i) execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such additional or further consents, documents and other instruments as Purchaser, the Company or Pubco may reasonably request for the purpose of effectively carrying out the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement and the other Ancillary Documents and (ii) refrain from exercising any veto right, consent right or similar right (whether under the Organizational Documents of Purchaser or the Cayman Act) which would impede, disrupt, prevent or otherwise adversely affect the consummation of the Initial Merger or any other Transaction.
ARTICLE VII
General Provisions.
7.1 Notice. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally or sent by overnight courier (providing proof of delivery) to the Company, Pubco and Purchaser in accordance with Section 10.1 of the Business Combination Agreement and to Sponsor at its address set forth set forth on Schedule A hereto (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice).
7.2 Governing Law. This Agreement and all Actions (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) that may be based upon, arise out of or relate to this Agreement or the negotiation, execution or performance hereof (including any claim or cause of action based upon, arising out of or related to any representation or warranty made in or in connection with this Agreement or as an inducement to enter into this Agreement) shall be governed by the Laws of the Cayman Islands (without giving effect to choice of law principles thereof).
7.3 Miscellaneous. The provisions of Article X (other than the first sentence of Section 10.4) of the Business Combination Agreement are incorporated herein by reference, mutatis mutandis, as if set forth in full herein.
[Signature pages follow]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has duly executed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
Far Peak LLC
Signature: /s/ Thomas W. Farley
Name: Thomas W. Farley
Title: Manager
[Signature Page to Sponsor Voting Agreement]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has duly executed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
Far Peak Acquisition Corporation:
Signature: /s/ Thomas W. Farley
Name: Thomas W. Farley
Title: Chief Executive Officer
[Signature Page to Sponsor Voting Agreement]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has duly executed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
Bullish:
Signature: /s/ Andrew Bliss
Name: Andrew Bliss
Title: Director
[Signature Page to Sponsor Voting Agreement]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has duly executed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
Bullish Global:
Signature: /s/ Kokuei Yuan
Name: Kokuei Yuan
Title: Director
[Signature Page to Sponsor Voting Agreement]
Schedule A
Name of Shareholder |
Number of Purchaser Class B
Shares |
Number of Purchaser
Warrant |
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Far Peak LLC |
9,540,000 | 3,500,000 |
Address for Notice:
Far Peak LLC
c/o Far Peak Acquisition Corporation
511 Sixth Avenue, #7342
New York, New York 10011
Attn: Thomas Farley and David Bonanno
Email: thomas.farley@farpeak.com and david.bonanno@farpeak.com
Schedule A
Exhibit 10.7
FORM OF REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT
THIS REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this Agreement) is made and entered into as of July 8, 2021, by and among (i) Bullish, a Cayman Islands exempted company (together with its successors, Pubco), and (ii) the undersigned parties listed as Investors on the signature page hereto (each, an Investor and collectively, the Investors).
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2021, (i) Far Peak Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the Purchaser), (ii) Pubco, (iii) BMC 1, a Cayman Islands exempted company and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco (Merger Sub 1), (iv) BMC 2, a Cayman Islands exempted company and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco (Merger Sub 2), and (v) Bullish Global, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the Company) entered into that certain Business Combination Agreement (as amended from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof, the Business Combination Agreement), pursuant to which, among other things, upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, Purchaser will be merged with and into Merger Sub 1, with Merger Sub 1 being the surviving entity and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco (the Initial Merger and the closing of the Initial Merger, the Initial Closing), and Merger Sub 2 will be merged with and into the Company, with the Company being the surviving entity and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco (the Acquisition Merger and the closing of the Acquisition Merger, the Acquisition Closing), and as a result of which (a) (1) all of the shares of Purchaser outstanding immediately prior to the Initial Closing will automatically be cancelled and cease to exist in exchange for the right to receive newly issued Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares, and (2) all warrants of Purchaser outstanding immediately prior to the Initial Closing will automatically and without any required action on the part of any holder or beneficiary thereof, be assumed by Pubco and converted into warrants to purchase Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares (each, a Pubco Warrant) and (b) all shares of the Company outstanding immediately prior to the Acquisition Merger Closing will automatically be cancelled and cease to exist in exchange for the right to receive newly issued Ordinary Shares of Pubco, all upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement;
WHEREAS, the Purchaser and Far Peak LLC, a Cayman Islands limited liability company (the Sponsor) and certain other shareholders (the Purchaser Holders collectively with Sponsor, the Original Holders) are parties to that certain Registration and Shareholder Rights Agreement, dated as of December 2, 2020 (the Original Registration Rights Agreement), which shall be superseded by this Agreement and shall terminate upon the effectiveness hereof at the Acquisition Closing;
WHEREAS, in connection with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, certain of the Investors have entered into, or will prior to the Acquisition Closing enter into, certain other agreements with Pubco, pursuant to which, among other things, such Investor has agreed not to transfer the merger consideration held by such Investor for a certain period of time after the Acquisition Closing (each such agreement, as amended from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof, a Lock-Up Agreement), in each case pursuant to the terms of such Lock-Up Agreement);
WHEREAS, in connection with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, Pubco and the Investors desire to enter into this Agreement, which shall replace the Original Registration Rights Agreement, by and among the Company and the other parties thereto, in order to provide the Investors with registration rights on the terms set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire for this Agreement to be effective only upon the consummation of the Acquisition Closing.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized term used but not defined in this Agreement will have the meaning ascribed to such term in the Business Combination Agreement. The following capitalized terms used herein have the following meanings:
Acquisition Closing is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
Acquisition Merger is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
Agreement means this Agreement, as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time.
Business Combination Agreement is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
Business Day means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday on which commercial banking institutions in New York, New York, Hong Kong or the Cayman Islands are authorized to close for business.
Concurrent Pubco Offering shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.2.
Concurrent Secondary Offering shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.2.
Concurrent Offering shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.2.
Company is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
Demanding Holders shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.1(b).
Disinterested Independent Director means an independent director serving on Pubcos board of directors at the applicable time of determination that is disinterested in this Agreement (i.e., such independent director is not an Investor, an Affiliate of an Investor, or an officer, director, manager, employee, trustee or beneficiary of an Investor or its Affiliate, nor an immediate family member of any of the foregoing).
Effectiveness Date shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.1(a).
Exchange Act means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and unless the context requires otherwise, the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder, all as the same shall be in effect at the time.
Filing Date shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.1(a).
Indemnified Party is defined in Section 4.3.
Indemnifying Party is defined in Section 4.3.
Initial Merger is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
Initial Closing is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
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Investor(s) is defined in the preamble to this Agreement, and includes any transferee of the Registrable Securities (so long as they remain Registrable Securities) of an Investor permitted under this Agreement and with respect to an Investor, its Lock-Up Agreement.
Investor Indemnified Party is defined in Section 4.1.
Lock-Up Agreement is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
Maximum Number of Securities is defined in Section 2.1.2.
Merger Sub 1 is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
Merger Sub 2 is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
Minimum Demand Threshold shall mean $50,000,000.
Other Selling Investors shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.1(b).
Original Holders is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
Original Registration Rights Agreement is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
Piggy-Back Registration is defined in Section 2.2.1.
Pro Rata is defined in Section 2.1.2.
Proceeding is defined in Section 6.9.
Pubco is defined in the preamble to this Agreement, and shall include Pubcos successors by merger, acquisition, reorganization or otherwise.
Pubco Warrant is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
Purchaser is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
Purchaser Holders is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
Register, Registered and Registration mean a registration or offering effected by preparing and filing a registration statement or similar document in compliance with the requirements of the Securities Act, and the applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and such registration statement becoming effective.
Registrable Securities means (a) the Pubco Warrants and (b) the Ordinary Shares, in each case, set forth on the Schedule to this Agreement, including Ordinary Shares (i) issued or issuable to any Investor in exchange for shares of the Purchaser or the Company pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, (ii) issued or issuable pursuant to the exercise of the Pubco Warrants, and (iii) issued or issuable upon conversion of Pubco Class B Ordinary Shares, and all Ordinary Shares issued or issuable to any holder with respect to such securities by way of any share split, share dividend or other distribution, recapitalization, share exchange, share reconstruction, amalgamation, contractual control arrangement or similar event. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Registrable Securities exclude securities received by Investors pursuant to the terms of those certain Subscription Agreements for a PIPE financing entered into in connection with the Business Combination Agreement. As to any particular Registrable
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Securities, such securities shall cease to be Registrable Securities when: (a) a Registration Statement with respect to the sale of such securities shall have become effective under the Securities Act and such securities shall have been sold, transferred, disposed of or exchanged in accordance with such Registration Statement; (b) such securities shall have been otherwise transferred, new certificates (or evidence of book entry position) for them not bearing a legend restricting further transfer shall have been delivered by Pubco and subsequent public distribution of them shall not require registration under the Securities Act; (c) such securities shall have ceased to be outstanding; or (d) such securities are freely saleable under Rule 144 without volume limitations or the requirement for Pubco to be current in its Exchange Act reporting. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, a Person shall be deemed to be an Investor holding Registrable Securities (or words to that effect) under this Agreement only if they are an Investor or a transferee of the applicable Registrable Securities (so long as they remain Registrable Securities) of any Investor permitted under this Agreement and any applicable Lock-Up Agreement.
Registration Statement means a registration statement filed by Pubco with the SEC in compliance with the Securities Act for a public offering and sale of equity securities, or securities or other obligations exercisable or exchangeable for, or convertible into, equity securities (other than a registration statement on Form S-4, F-4 or Form S-8, or their successors, or any registration statement covering only securities proposed to be issued in exchange for securities or assets of another entity).
Rule 144 means Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act.
SEC means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any successor thereto.
Securities Act means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and unless the context requires otherwise, the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder, all as the same shall be in effect at the time.
Shelf Registration Statement shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.1(a).
Shelf Underwriting shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.1(b).
Shelf Underwriting Notice shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.1(b).
Shelf Underwriting Request shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.1(b).
Shelf Registrable Securities shall have the meaning given in subsection 2.1.1(b).
Specified Courts is defined in Section 6.9.
Sponsor is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
Underwritten Block Trade shall have the meaning give in subsection 2.1.1(b).
Underwritten Offering shall mean a Registration in which securities of the Pubco are sold to an Underwriter in a firm commitment underwriting for distribution to the public.
Underwriter means a securities dealer who purchases any Registrable Securities as principal in an underwritten offering and not as part of such dealers market-making activities.
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2. REGISTRATION RIGHTS.
2.1 Demand Registration.
2.1.1 Shelf Registration. (a) As soon as practicable but no later than forty-five (45) Business Days after the Acquisition Closing Date (the Filing Date), Pubco shall prepare and file with (or confidentially submit to) the SEC a shelf registration statement under Rule 415 of the Securities Act (such registration statement, a Shelf Registration Statement) covering the resale of all the Registrable Securities (determined as of two Business Days prior to such filing) on a delayed or continuous basis and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to have such Shelf Registration Statement declared effective as soon as practicable after the filing thereof and no later than the earlier of (x) the 60th Business Day (or 90th Business Day if the SEC notifies the Pubco that it will review the Registration Statement) following the date hereof and (y) the 10th Business Day after the date the Pubco is notified (orally or in writing, whichever is earlier) by the SEC that the Registration Statement will not be reviewed or will not be subject to further review (such earlier date, the Effectiveness Date). Such Shelf Registration Statement shall provide for the resale of the Registrable Securities included therein pursuant to any method or combination of methods legally available to, and requested by, any Investor named therein. Pubco shall maintain the Shelf Registration Statement in accordance with the terms hereof, and shall prepare and file with the SEC such amendments, including post-effective amendments, and supplements as may be necessary to keep a Shelf Registration Statement continuously effective, available for use to permit all Investors named therein to sell their Registrable Securities included therein and in compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act until such time as there are no longer any Registrable Securities. If at any time Pubco shall have qualified for the use of a Registration Statement on Form S-3, Form F-3 or any other form that permits incorporation of substantial information by reference to other documents filed by Pubco with the SEC and at such time Pubco has an outstanding Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-1, then Pubco shall use its commercially reasonably efforts to convert such outstanding Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-1 or F-1 into a Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 or Form F-3, as applicable.
(b) Subject to any applicable Lock-up Agreement, an Investor or Investors (the Demanding Holders), may make a written demand (a Shelf Underwriting Request) from time to time to elect to offer for sale all or any part of their Registrable Securities, with a total offering price reasonably expected to exceed, in the aggregate, the Minimum Demand Threshold, pursuant to an Underwritten Offering pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement, which written demand shall describe the amount and type of securities to be included in such Underwritten Offering and the intended method(s) of distribution thereof (the Shelf Underwriting). As promptly as practicable, but no later than five (5) Business Days after receipt of a Shelf Underwriting Request, Pubco shall give written notice (the Shelf Underwriting Notice) of such Shelf Underwriting Request to the Investors holding other Registrable Securities registered on such Shelf Registration Statement (Shelf Registrable Securities). Pubco and the Demanding Holders, subject to Section 2.1.2, shall include in such Shelf Underwriting (x) the Registrable Securities of the Demanding Holders and (y) the Shelf Registrable Securities of any other Investor of Shelf Registrable Securities which shall have made a written request to the Pubco for inclusion in such Shelf Underwriting (which request shall specify the maximum number of Shelf Registrable Securities intended to be disposed of by such Investor) within ten (10) days after the receipt of the Shelf Underwriting Notice (Other Selling Investors). Pubco shall, as expeditiously as possible (and in any event within twenty (20) Business Days after the receipt of a Shelf Underwriting Request), file any prospectus supplement or, if the applicable Shelf Registration Statement is an automatic shelf registration statement, any post-effective amendments and otherwise take any action necessary to include therein all disclosure and language deemed necessary or advisable by the Demanding Holders or the Other Selling Investors to effect such Shelf Underwriting. Once a Shelf Registration Statement has been declared effective, Investors may request, and Pubco shall be required to facilitate, an aggregate of four (4) Shelf Underwritings pursuant to this subsection 2.1.1(b) with respect to any or all Registrable Securities in any twelve (12) month period; provided, however, that a Shelf Underwriting shall not be counted for such purposes unless all of the Registrable Securities requested by the Demanding Holders and the Other Selling Investors to be included in such Shelf Underwriting have been sold. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Demanding Holder wishes to engage in an underwritten block trade or similar transaction or other transaction with a 2-day or less marketing period (collectively,
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Underwritten Block Trade) pursuant to a Shelf Registration Statement, then notwithstanding the foregoing time periods, such Demanding Holder only needs to notify Pubco of the Underwritten Block Trade two (2) Business Days prior to the day such offering is to commence and the other Investors shall not be entitled to notice of such Underwritten Block Trade and shall not be entitled to participate in such Underwritten Block Trade.
(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 2.1.1 (a) and 2.1.1 (b), the rights granted in this Section 2.1.1 are subject to the following limitations: (i) Pubco shall not be required to effect more than three (3) Shelf Underwritings for so long as the Shelf Registration Statement is on Form S-1, Form F-1 or any similar long-form registration statement at the request of the Holders in the aggregate; and (ii) if the Pubcos board of directors, in its good faith judgment, determines that any registration of Registrable Securities or Shelf Underwriting should not be made or continued because it would materially and adversely interfere with any existing or potential financing, acquisition, corporate reorganization, merger, share exchange or other transaction or event involving Pubco or any of its subsidiaries or would otherwise result in the public disclosure of information that the Pubcos board of directors in good faith has a bona fide business purpose for keeping confidential (a Valid Business Reason), then (x) Pubco may postpone filing or confidentially submitting the Shelf Registration Statement or a prospectus supplement relating to a Shelf Underwriting Request until five (5) Business Days after such Valid Business Reason no longer exists, but in no event for more than forty five (45) days after the date the Pubcos board of directors determines a Valid Business Reason exists or (y) if the Shelf Registration Statement has been filed or confidentially submitted or a prospectus supplement has been filed relating to a Shelf Underwriting Request, if the Valid Business Reason has not resulted in whole or in part from actions taken or omitted to be taken by Pubco (other than actions taken or omitted with the consent of the Demanding Holder (not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed)), Pubco may, to the extent determined in the good faith judgment of the Pubcos board of directors to be reasonably necessary to avoid interference with any of the transactions described above, suspend use of or, if required by the SEC, cause such Shelf Registration Statement to be withdrawn and its effectiveness terminated or may postpone amending or supplementing such registration statement until five (5) Business Days after such Valid Business Reason no longer exists, but in no event for more than forty five (45) days after the date the Pubcos board of directors determines a Valid Business Reason exists (such period of postponement or withdrawal under this clause (ii), the Postponement Period). The Company shall give written notice to the Investors of its determination to postpone or suspend use of or withdraw the Shelf Registration Statement and of the fact that the Valid Business Reason for such postponement or suspension or withdrawal no longer exists, in each case, promptly after the occurrence thereof; provided, however, that Pubco shall not be entitled to more than two (2) Postponement Periods during any twelve (12) month period.
Each holder of Registrable Securities agrees that, upon receipt of any notice from Pubco that Pubco has determined to suspend use of, withdraw, terminate or postpone amending or supplementing the Shelf Registration Statement pursuant to clause (ii)above, such holder will discontinue its disposition of Registrable Securities pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement (including pursuant to a Shelf Underwriting). If Pubco shall give any notice of suspension, withdrawal or postponement of the Shelf Registration Statement, Pubco shall, not later than five (5) Business Days after the Valid Business Reason that caused such suspension, withdrawal or postponement no longer exists (but, with respect to a suspension, withdrawal or postponement pursuant to clause (c)(iii) above, in no event later than forty five (45) days after the date of the suspension, postponement or withdrawal), as applicable, permit use of the Shelf Registration Statement or use its reasonable best efforts to effect the registration under the Securities Act of the Registrable Securities covered by the withdrawn or postponed registration statement in accordance with this Section 2.1 (and any new registration statement shall thereupon be the Shelf Registration Statement for all purposes hereof), and following such permission or such effectiveness such registration shall no longer be deemed to be suspended, withdrawn or postponed pursuant to clause (ii) above.
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An Investor may deliver written notice (an Opt-Out Notice) to Pubco requesting that such Investor not receive notices from Pubco otherwise required by Section 2.1.1(c); provided, however, that such Investor may later revoke any such Opt-Out Notice in writing. Following receipt of an Opt-Out Notice from an Investor (unless subsequently revoked), (i) Pubco shall not deliver any such notices to such Investor and such Investor shall no longer be entitled to the rights associated with any such notice and (ii) each time prior to such Investors intended use of an effective Shelf Registration Statement, such Investor will notify Pubco in writing at least two (2) Business Days in advance of such intended use, and if a notice of a Postponement Period was previously delivered and the related suspension period remains in effect, Pubco will so notify such Investor, within one (1) Business Day of such Investors notification to Pubco, by delivering to such Investor the Subscriber a copy of such previous notice of the Postponement Period Event, and thereafter will provide such Investor with the related notice of the conclusion of such Postponement Period as required hereby.
2.1.2 Reduction of Offering. If the managing Underwriter or Underwriters for a Shelf Underwriting advises Pubco and the Demanding Holders in writing that the dollar amount or number of Registrable Securities which the Demanding Holders and the Other Selling Investors desire to sell, taken together with all other Pubco Ordinary Shares or other securities which Pubco desires to sell concurrently (a Concurrent Pubco Offering) and the Pubco Ordinary Shares or other securities, if any, as to which an Underwritten Offering pursuant to a Registration by Pubco has been requested concurrently pursuant to written contractual registration rights held by other security holders of Pubco (a Concurrent Secondary Offering and together with Concurrent Pubco Offering, a Concurrent Offering), exceeds the maximum dollar amount or maximum number of shares that can be sold in such offerings without adversely affecting the proposed offering price, the timing, the distribution method, or the probability of success of such offering (such maximum dollar amount or maximum number of securities, as applicable, the Maximum Number of Securities), then the following shall be included in such Shelf Underwriting and any Concurrent Offering: (i) first, the Registrable Securities as to which the Demanding Holders have requested the Shelf Underwriting (pro rata in accordance with the number of securities that each applicable Person has requested be included in such registration, regardless of the number of securities held by each such Person (such proportion is referred to herein as Pro Rata)) that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (ii) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (i), the Registrable Securities which Other Selling Investors have requested be included in such Shelf Underwriting (Pro Rata in accordance with the number of securities that each applicable Person has requested be included in such registration) that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (iii) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), the Pubco Ordinary Shares or other securities Pubco desires to sell in the Concurrent Pubco Offering that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and (iv) fourth, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i), (ii) and (iii), the Pubco Ordinary Shares or other securities, if any, to be included in the Concurrent Secondary Offering (Pro Rata in accordance with the number of securities that each applicable Person has requested be included in such registration) that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities. In the event that Pubco securities that are convertible into Pubco Ordinary Shares are included in the offering, the calculations under this Section 2.1.2 shall include such Pubco securities on an as-converted to Pubco Ordinary Share basis.
2.1.3 Withdrawal. Any Investor shall have the right in its sole discretion to withdraw from a Shelf Underwriting upon written notification to Pubco and the Underwriter or Underwriters (if any) of their intention to withdraw prior to the filing of a preliminary prospectus supplement setting forth the terms of the Shelf Underwriting with the SEC; provided however, if after giving effect to all such withdrawals, total offering price is not reasonably expected to exceed, in the aggregate, the Minimum Demand Threshold, Pubco shall not be required to proceed with such Shelf Underwriting.
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2.2 Piggy-Back Registration.
2.2.1 Piggy-Back Rights. If at any time after the Acquisition Closing Pubco proposes to file a Registration Statement under the Securities Act with respect to the Registration of or an offering of equity securities, or securities or other obligations exercisable or exchangeable for, or convertible into, equity securities, by Pubco for its own account or for security holders of Pubco for their account (or by Pubco and by security holders of Pubco), other than the Shelf Registration Statement to be filed pursuant to Section 2.1.1, and other than a Registration Statement (i) filed in connection with any employee share option or other benefit plan, (ii) for an exchange offer or offering of securities solely to Pubcos existing security holders, (iii) for an offering of debt that is convertible into equity securities of Pubco, or (iv) for a dividend reinvestment plan, then Pubco shall (x) give written notice of such proposed filing to Investors holding Registrable Securities as soon as practicable but in no event less than ten (10) days before the anticipated filing date, which notice shall describe the amount and type of securities to be included in such offering or registration, the intended method(s) of distribution, and the name of the proposed managing Underwriter or Underwriters, if any, of the offering, and (y) offer to Investors holding Registrable Securities in such notice the opportunity to register the sale of such number of Registrable Securities as such Investors may request in writing within ten (10) days following receipt of such notice (a Piggy-Back Registration). To the extent permitted by applicable securities laws with respect to such registration by Pubco or another demanding security holder, Pubco shall use its best efforts to cause (i) such Registrable Securities to be included in such registration and (ii) the managing Underwriter or Underwriters of a proposed underwritten offering to permit the Registrable Securities requested to be included in a Piggy-Back Registration on the same terms and conditions as any similar securities of Pubco and to permit the sale or other disposition of such Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended method(s) of distribution thereof. All Investors holding Registrable Securities proposing to distribute their securities through a Piggy-Back Registration that involves an Underwriter or Underwriters shall enter into an underwriting agreement in customary form with the Underwriter or Underwriters selected for such Piggy-Back Registration.
2.2.2 Reduction of Offering. If the managing Underwriter or Underwriters for a Piggy-Back Registration that is to be an underwritten offering advises Pubco and Investors holding Registrable Securities proposing to distribute their Registrable Securities through such Piggy-Back Registration in writing that the dollar amount or number of Pubco Ordinary Shares or other Pubco securities which Pubco desires to sell, taken together with the Pubco Ordinary Shares or other Pubco securities, if any, as to which registration has been demanded pursuant to written contractual arrangements with Persons other than the Investors holding Registrable Securities hereunder, the Registrable Securities as to which registration has been requested under this Section 2.2, and the Pubco Ordinary Shares or other Pubco securities, if any, as to which registration has been requested pursuant to the written contractual piggy-back registration rights of other security holders of Pubco, exceeds the Maximum Number of Securities, then Pubco shall include in any such registration:
(a) If the registration is undertaken for Pubcos account: (i) first, the Pubco Ordinary Shares or other securities that Pubco desires to sell that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (ii) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (i), the Registrable Securities of Investors as to which registration has been requested pursuant to this Section 2.2, Pro Rata among the holders thereof based on the number of securities requested by such holders to be included in such registration, that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and (iii) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), the Pubco Ordinary Shares or other equity securities for the account of other Persons that Pubco is obligated to register pursuant to separate written contractual arrangements with such Persons that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities;
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(b) If the registration is a demand registration undertaken at the demand of Persons other than either Demanding Holders under Section 2.1: (i) first, the Pubco Ordinary Shares or other securities for the account of the demanding Persons that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (ii) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (i), the Pubco Ordinary Shares or other securities that Pubco desires to sell that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (iii) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), the Registrable Securities of Investors as to which registration has been requested pursuant to this Section 2.2, Pro Rata among the holders thereof based on the number of securities requested by such holders to be included in such registration, that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and (iv) fourth, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i), (ii) and (iii), the Pubco Ordinary Shares or other equity securities for the account of other Persons that Pubco is obligated to register pursuant to separate written contractual arrangements with such Persons that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities.
In the event that Pubco securities that are convertible into Pubco Ordinary Shares are included in the offering, the calculations under this Section 2.2.2 shall include such Pubco securities on an as-converted to Pubco Ordinary Share basis. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above, to the extent that the registration of an Investors Registrable Securities would prevent Pubco or the demanding shareholders from effecting such registration and offering, such Investor shall not be permitted to exercise Piggy-Back Registration rights with respect to such registration and offering.
2.2.3 Withdrawal. Any Investor holding Registrable Securities may elect to withdraw such Investors request for inclusion of Registrable Securities in any Piggy-Back Registration by giving written notice to Pubco of such request to withdraw prior to the effectiveness of the Registration Statement. Pubco (whether on its own determination or as the result of a withdrawal by Persons making a demand pursuant to written contractual obligations) may withdraw a Registration Statement at any time prior to the effectiveness of such Registration Statement without any liability to the applicable Investor, subject to the next sentence and the provisions of Section 4. Notwithstanding any such withdrawal, Pubco shall pay all expenses incurred in connection with such Piggy-Back Registration as provided in Section 3.3 (subject to the limitations set forth therein) by Investors holding Registrable Securities that requested to have their Registrable Securities included in such Piggy-Back Registration.
2.2.4 Unlimited Piggy-back Registration Rights. For purposes of clarity, any Registration effected pursuant to Section 2.2 hereof shall not be counted as a Shelf Underwriting effected under Section 2.1 hereof.
3. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
3.1 . Whenever Pubco is required to effect the registration of any Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 2, Pubco shall use its best efforts to effect the registration and sale of such Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended method(s) of distribution thereof as expeditiously as practicable, and in connection with any such request:
3.1.1 Filing Registration Statement. Pubco shall use its best efforts to, as expeditiously as possible, prepare and file with the SEC the Shelf Registration Statement, and all required amendments thereto on any form for which Pubco then qualifies or which counsel for Pubco shall deem appropriate and which form shall be available for the sale of all Registrable Securities to be registered thereunder in accordance with the intended method(s) of distribution thereof, and shall use its reasonable efforts to cause such Registration Statement and required amendments thereto to become effective and use its reasonable
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efforts to keep it effective for the period required hereby; provided, however, that Pubco shall have the right to defer the Shelf Registration Statement and Shelf Underwriting for up to ninety (90) days, and any Piggy-Back Registration for such period as may be applicable to deferment of any demand registration to which such Piggy-Back Registration relates, in each case if Pubco shall furnish to Investors requesting to include their Registrable Securities in such registration a certificate signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer or Chairman of Pubco stating that, in the good faith judgment of the Board of Directors of Pubco, it would be materially detrimental to Pubco and its shareholders for such Registration Statement to be effected at such time or the filing would require premature disclosure of material information which is not in the interests of Pubco to disclose at such time; provided, further, however, that Pubco shall not have the right to exercise the right set forth in the immediately preceding proviso more than twice in any 365-day period in respect of a demand registration hereunder.
3.1.2 Copies. Pubco shall, prior to filing a Registration Statement or prospectus, or any amendment or supplement thereto, furnish without charge to Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such registration, and such Investors legal counsel, copies of such Registration Statement as proposed to be filed, each amendment and supplement to such Registration Statement (in each case including all exhibits thereto and documents incorporated by reference therein), the prospectus included in such Registration Statement (including each preliminary prospectus), and such other documents as Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such registration or legal counsel for any such Investors may request in order to facilitate the disposition of the Registrable Securities owned by such Investors.
3.1.3 Amendments and Supplements. Subject to Section 2.1.1(c), Pubco shall prepare and file with the SEC such amendments, including post-effective amendments, and supplements to such Registration Statement and the prospectus used in connection therewith as may be necessary to keep such Registration Statement effective and in compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act until all Registrable Securities and other securities covered by such Registration Statement have been disposed of in accordance with the intended method(s) of distribution set forth in such Registration Statement or such securities have been withdrawn or until such time as the Registrable Securities cease to be Registrable Securities as defined by this Agreement.
3.1.4 Notification. After the filing of a Registration Statement, Pubco shall promptly, and in no event more than five (5) Business Days after such filing, notify Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement of such filing, and shall further notify such Investors promptly and confirm such advice in writing in all events within five (5) Business Days after the occurrence of any of the following: (i) when such Registration Statement becomes effective; (ii) when any post-effective amendment to such Registration Statement becomes effective; (iii) the issuance or threatened issuance by the SEC of any stop order (and Pubco shall take all actions required to prevent the entry of such stop order or to remove it if entered); and (iv) any request by the SEC for any amendment or supplement to such Registration Statement or any prospectus relating thereto or for additional information or of the occurrence of an event requiring the preparation of a supplement or amendment to such prospectus so that, as thereafter delivered to the purchasers of the securities covered by such Registration Statement, such prospectus will not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, and promptly make available to Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement any such supplement or amendment; except that before filing with the SEC a Registration Statement or prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto, including documents incorporated by reference, Pubco shall furnish to Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement and to the legal counsel for any such Investors, copies of all such documents proposed to be filed sufficiently in advance of filing to provide such Investors and legal counsel with a reasonable opportunity to review such documents and comment thereon; provided, that such Investors and their legal counsel must provide any comments promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days) after receipt of such documents.
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3.1.5 State Securities Laws Compliance. Pubco shall use its reasonable efforts to (i) register or qualify the Registrable Securities covered by the Registration Statement under such securities or blue sky laws of such jurisdictions in the United States as Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement (in light of their intended plan of distribution) may reasonably request and (ii) take such action necessary to cause such Registrable Securities covered by the Registration Statement to be registered with or approved by such other governmental authorities as may be necessary by virtue of the business and operations of Pubco and do any and all other acts and things that may be necessary or advisable to enable Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement to consummate the disposition of such Registrable Securities in such jurisdictions; provided, however, that Pubco shall not be required to qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where it would not otherwise be required to qualify but for this paragraph or take any action to which it would be subject to general service of process or to taxation in any such jurisdiction where it is not then otherwise subject.
3.1.6 Agreements for Disposition. To the extent required by the underwriting agreement or similar agreements, Pubco shall enter into reasonable customary agreements (including, if applicable, an underwriting agreement in customary form) and take such other actions as are reasonably required in order to expedite or facilitate the disposition of such Registrable Securities, including, if necessary, the engagement of a qualified independent underwriter in connection with the qualification of the underwriting arrangements with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. and arranging for the delivery of customary legal opinions and auditor comfort letters. The representations, warranties and covenants of Pubco in any underwriting agreement which are made to or for the benefit of any Underwriters, to the extent applicable, shall also be made to and for the benefit of Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement. No Investor holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement shall be required to make any representations or warranties in the underwriting agreement except, if applicable, with respect to such Investors organization, good standing, authority, title to Registrable Securities, lack of conflict of such sale with such Investors material agreements and organizational documents, and with respect to written information relating to such Investor that such Investor has furnished in writing expressly for inclusion in such Registration Statement.
3.1.7 Cooperation. The principal executive officer of Pubco, the principal financial officer of Pubco, the principal accounting officer of Pubco and all other officers and members of the management of Pubco shall reasonably cooperate in any offering of Registrable Securities hereunder, which cooperation shall include the preparation of the Registration Statement with respect to such offering and all other offering materials and related documents, and participation in meetings with Underwriters, attorneys, accountants and potential investors.
3.1.8 Records. Pubco shall make available for inspection by Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement, any Underwriter participating in any disposition pursuant to such Registration Statement and any attorney, accountant or other professional retained by any Investor holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement or any Underwriter, all financial and other records, pertinent corporate documents and properties of Pubco, as shall be reasonably necessary to enable them to exercise their due diligence responsibility, and cause Pubcos officers, directors and employees to supply all information reasonably requested by any of them in connection with such Registration Statement; provided that Pubco may require execution of a reasonable confidentiality agreement prior to sharing any such information.
3.1.9 Listing. Pubco shall use its best efforts to cause all Registrable Securities that are Pubco Ordinary Shares included in any registration to be listed on such exchanges or otherwise designated for trading in the same manner as similar securities issued by Pubco are then listed or designated or, if no such similar securities are then listed or designated, in a manner satisfactory to Investors holding a majority-in-interest of the Registrable Securities included in such registration.
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3.1.10 Selection of Underwriters. PubCo shall have the right to select an Underwriter or Underwriters in connection with any Underwritten Offering, which Underwriter or Underwriters shall be subject to consultation with the Demanding Holder..
3.2 Obligation to Suspend Distribution. Upon receipt of any notice from Pubco of the happening of any event of the kind described in Section 3.1.4(iv), or in the event that the financial statements contained in the Registration Statement become stale, or in the event that the Registration Statement or prospectus included therein contains a misstatement of material fact or omits to state a material fact due to a bona fide business purpose, each Investor holding Registrable Securities included in any registration shall immediately discontinue disposition of such Registrable Securities pursuant to the Registration Statement covering such Registrable Securities until such Investor receives the supplemented or amended prospectus contemplated by Section 3.1.4(iv) or the Registration Statement is updated so that the financial statements are no longer stale, as applicable, and, if so directed by Pubco, each such Investor will deliver to Pubco all copies, other than permanent file copies then in such Investors possession, of the most recent prospectus covering such Registrable Securities at the time of receipt of such notice.
3.3 Registration Expenses. Subject to Section 4, Pubco shall bear all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with any demand registration pursuant to Section 2.1, any Piggy-Back Registration pursuant to Section 2.2, and all reasonable expenses incurred in performing or complying with its other obligations under this Agreement, whether or not the Registration Statement becomes effective, including: (i) all registration and filing fees; (ii) fees and expenses of compliance with securities or blue sky laws (including fees and disbursements of counsel in connection with blue sky qualifications of the Registrable Securities); (iii) printing expenses; (iv) Pubcos internal expenses (including all salaries and expenses of its officers and employees); (v) the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the listing of the Registrable Securities as required by Section 3.1.11; (vi) Financial Industry Regulatory Authority fees; (vii) fees and disbursements of counsel for Pubco and fees and expenses for independent certified public accountants retained by Pubco (including the expenses or costs associated with the delivery of any opinions or comfort letters requested pursuant to Section 3.1.9); (viii) the reasonable fees and expenses of any special experts retained by Pubco in connection with such registration; and (ix) the reasonable fees and expenses (up to a maximum of $25,000 in the aggregate in connection with such registration) of one legal counsel selected by Investors holding a majority-in-interest of the Registrable Securities included in such registration for such legal counsels review, comment and finalization of the proposed Registration Statement and other relevant documents. Pubco shall have no obligation to pay any underwriting discounts or selling commissions attributable to the Registrable Securities being sold by the holders thereof, which underwriting discounts or selling commissions shall be borne by such holders. Additionally, in an underwritten offering, all selling security holders and Pubco shall bear the expenses of the Underwriter pro rata in proportion to the respective amount of securities each is selling in such offering.
3.4 Information. Investors holding Registrable Securities included in any Registration Statement shall provide such information as may reasonably be requested by Pubco, or the managing Underwriter, if any, in connection with the preparation of such Registration Statement, including amendments and supplements thereto, in order to effect the registration of any Registrable Securities under the Securities Act pursuant to Section 2 and in connection with the obligation to comply with federal and applicable state securities laws. Investors selling Registrable Securities in any offering must provide all questionnaires, powers of attorney, custody agreements, stock powers, and other documentation reasonably requested by Pubco or the managing Underwriter.
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4. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONTRIBUTION.
4.1 Indemnification by Pubco. Subject to the provisions of this Section 4.1 below, Pubco agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each Investor, and each Investors officers, employees, affiliates, directors, partners, members, attorneys and agents, and each Person, if any, who controls an Investor (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act) (each, an Investor Indemnified Party), from and against claims, suits, actions, or litigation brought by a third party, whether joint or several, that arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement under which the sale of such Registrable Securities was registered under the Securities Act, any preliminary prospectus, final prospectus or summary prospectus contained in the Registration Statement, or any amendment or supplement to such Registration Statement, or that arise out of or are based upon any omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or any violation by Pubco of the Securities Act or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder applicable to Pubco and relating to action or inaction required of Pubco in connection with any such registration (Claim), and any losses, damages, liabilities, costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees) and expenses as incurred as a result of such Claim (provided, however, that the indemnity agreement contained in this Section 4.1 shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any such claim, loss, damage, liability or action if such settlement is effected without the consent of Pubco, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned); and Pubco shall promptly reimburse the Investor Indemnified Party for any legal and any other expenses reasonably incurred by such Investor Indemnified Party in connection with investigating and defending any such expense, loss, judgment, claim, damage, liability or action; provided, however, that Pubco will not be liable in any such case to the extent that any such expense, loss, claim, damage or liability arises out of or is based upon any untrue statement or omission made in such Registration Statement, preliminary prospectus, final prospectus, or summary prospectus, or any such amendment or supplement, in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished to Pubco, in writing, by such selling holder or Investor Indemnified Party expressly for use therein. Pubco also shall indemnify any Underwriter of the Registrable Securities, their officers, affiliates, directors, partners, members and agents and each Person who controls such Underwriter on substantially the same basis as that of the indemnification provided above in this Section 4.1.
4.2 Indemnification by Investors Holding Registrable Securities. Subject to the provisions of this Section 4.2 below, each Investor selling Registrable Securities will, in the event that any registration is being effected under the Securities Act pursuant to this Agreement of any Registrable Securities held by such selling Investor, indemnify and hold harmless Pubco, each of its directors and officers and each Underwriter (if any), and each other selling holder and each other Person, if any, who controls another selling holder or such Underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act, against any losses, claims, judgments, damages or liabilities, whether joint or several, insofar as such losses, claims, judgments, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement under which the sale of such Registrable Securities was registered under the Securities Act, any preliminary prospectus, final prospectus or summary prospectus contained in the Registration Statement, or any amendment or supplement to the Registration Statement, or arise out of or are based upon any omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statement therein not misleading, if the statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished in writing to Pubco by such selling Investor expressly for use therein (provided, however, that the indemnity agreement contained in this Section 4.2 shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any such claim, loss, damage, liability or action if such settlement is effected without the consent of the indemnifying Investor, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), and shall reimburse Pubco, its directors and officers, each Underwriter and each other selling holder or controlling Person for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by any of them in connection with investigation or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action. Each selling Investors indemnification obligations hereunder shall be several and not joint and shall be limited to the amount of any net proceeds actually received by such selling Investor.
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4.3 Conduct of Indemnification Proceedings. Promptly after receipt by any Person of any notice of any loss, claim, damage or liability or any action in respect of which indemnity may be sought pursuant to Section 4.1 or 4.2, such Person (the Indemnified Party) shall, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against any other Person for indemnification hereunder, notify such other Person (the Indemnifying Party) in writing of the loss, claim, judgment, damage, liability or action; provided, however, that the failure by the Indemnified Party to notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from any liability which the Indemnifying Party may have to such Indemnified Party hereunder, except and solely to the extent the Indemnifying Party is actually prejudiced by such failure. If the Indemnified Party is seeking indemnification with respect to any claim or action brought against the Indemnified Party, then the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to participate in such claim or action, and, to the extent that it wishes, jointly with all other Indemnifying Parties, to assume control of the defense thereof with counsel satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. After notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party of its election to assume control of the defense of such claim or action, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the Indemnified Party for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation; provided, however, that in any action in which both the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party are named as defendants, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel (but no more than one such separate counsel) to represent the Indemnified Party and its controlling Persons who may be subject to liability arising out of any claim in respect of which indemnity may be sought by the Indemnified Party against the Indemnifying Party, with the fees and expenses of such counsel to be paid by such Indemnifying Party if, based upon the written opinion of counsel of such Indemnified Party, representation of both parties by the same counsel would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between them. If such defense is assumed, the Indemnifying Party shall not be subject to any liability for any settlement made by the Indemnified Party without its consent. No Indemnifying Party shall, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (acting reasonably), consent to entry of judgment or effect any settlement of any claim or pending or threatened proceeding in respect of which the Indemnified Party is or could have been a party and indemnity could have been sought hereunder by such Indemnified Party, unless such judgment or settlement includes an unconditional release of such Indemnified Party from all liability arising out of such claim or proceeding.
4.4 Contribution.
4.4.1 If the indemnification provided for in the foregoing Sections 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 is unavailable to any Indemnified Party in respect of any loss, claim, damage, liability or action referred to herein, then each such Indemnifying Party, in lieu of indemnifying such Indemnified Party, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such Indemnified Party as a result of such loss, claim, damage, liability or action in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Indemnified Parties and the Indemnifying Parties in connection with the actions or omissions which resulted in such loss, claim, damage, liability or action, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of any Indemnified Party and any Indemnifying Party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue statement of a material fact or the omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by such Indemnified Party or such Indemnifying Party and the parties relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such statement or omission.
4.4.2 The parties hereto agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 4.4 were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation which does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in the immediately preceding Section 4.4.1.
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4.4.3 The amount paid or payable by an Indemnified Party as a result of any loss, claim, damage, liability or action referred to in the immediately preceding paragraph shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth above, any legal or other expenses incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with investigating or defending any such action or claim. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 4.4, no Investor holding Registrable Securities shall be required to contribute any amount in excess of the dollar amount of the net proceeds (after payment of any underwriting fees, discounts, commissions or taxes) actually received by such Investor from the sale of Registrable Securities which gave rise to such contribution obligation. No Person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any Person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.
5. RULE 144.
5.1 Rule 144. Pubco covenants that it shall file any reports required to be filed by it under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and shall take such further action as Investors holding Registrable Securities may reasonably request, all to the extent required from time to time to enable such Investors to sell Registrable Securities without registration under the Securities Act within the limitation of the exemptions provided by Rule 144 under the Securities Act, as such Rule 144 may be amended from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the SEC.
6. MISCELLANEOUS.
6.1 Other Registration Rights. Other than pursuant to the terms of those certain subscription agreements for a PIPE financing entered into in connection with the Business Combination Agreement Pubco represents and warrants that as of the date of this Agreement, no Person, other than the holders of Registrable Securities has any right to require Pubco to register any of Pubcos share capital for sale or to include Pubcos share capital in any registration filed by Pubco for the sale of share capital for its own account or for the account of any other Person. Pubco agrees with the Investor not to enter into any registration rights agreement that would conflict with the rights of the Investors hereunder, including without limitation Sections 2.1.2 and 2.2.2.
6.2 Assignment; No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement and the rights, duties and obligations of Pubco hereunder may not be assigned or delegated by Pubco in whole or in part, unless Pubco first provides Investors holding Registrable Securities at least ten (10) Business Days prior written notice; provided that no assignment or delegation by Pubco will relieve Pubco of its obligations under this Agreement unless Investors holding a majority-in-interest of the Registrable Securities provide their prior written consent, which consent must not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. This Agreement and the rights, duties and obligations of Investors holding Registrable Securities hereunder may be freely assigned or delegated by such Investor in conjunction with and to the extent of any transfer of Registrable Securities by such Investor which is permitted by such Investors applicable Lock-Up Agreement; provided that no assignment by any Investor of its rights, duties and obligations hereunder shall be binding upon or obligate Pubco unless and until Pubco shall have received (i) written notice of such assignment and (ii) the written agreement of the assignee, in a form reasonably satisfactory to Pubco, to be bound by the terms and provisions of this Agreement (which may be accomplished by an addendum or certificate of joinder to this Agreement). This Agreement and the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of each of the parties, to the permitted assigns of the Investors or of any assignee of the Investors. This Agreement is not intended to confer any rights or benefits on any Persons that are not party hereto other than as expressly set forth in Section 4 and this Section 6.2. If the Pubco Representative is replaced in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, the replacement Pubco Representative shall automatically become a party to this Agreement as if it were the original Pubco Representative hereunder.
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6.3 Notices. All notices, consents, waivers and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered (i) in person, (ii) by facsimile or other electronic means, with affirmative confirmation of receipt, (iii) one Business Day after being sent, if sent by reputable, nationally recognized overnight courier service or (iv) three (3) Business Days after being mailed, if sent by registered or certified mail, pre-paid and return receipt requested, in each case to the applicable party at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice):
If to Pubco, to:
Bullish c/o Maples Corporate Services Limited P.O. Box 309, Ugland House Grand Cayman KY1-1104 Cayman Islands
Attn: CLO |
With copies to (which shall not constitute notice):
notices@bullish.com
Kirkland & Ellis 26th Floor, Gloucester Tower, The Landmark 15 Queens Road Central Hong Kong Attn: Daniel Dusek and Joseph Raymond Casey Facsimile No.: +852 3761 3301 Telephone No.: +852 3761 9140 Email: daniel.dusek@kirkland.com; joseph.casey@kirkland.com
and
Kirkland & Ellis LLP 601 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10022 United States Attn: David Feirstein and Francisco Morales Barron Facsimile No.: +1 (212) 446 4900 Telephone No.: +1 (212) 446 4861 Email: david.feirstein@kirkland.com; francisco.morales@kirkland.com
and
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 101 Park Avenue New York, New York 10178-0060 Attn: R. Alec Dawson and Howard A. Kenny Facsimile No.: +1.212.309.6001 Telephone No.: +1.212.309.6001 Email: alec.dawson@morganlewis.com; howard.kenny@morganlewis.com |
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If to an Investor, to: the address set forth underneath such Investors name on the signature page or to such Investors address as found in Pubcos books and records. |
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6.4 Severability. This Agreement shall be deemed severable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of any term or provision hereof shall not affect the validity or enforceability of this Agreement or of any other term or provision hereof. Furthermore, in lieu of any such invalid or unenforceable term or provision, the parties hereto intend that there shall be added as a part of this Agreement a provision as similar in terms to such invalid or unenforceable provision as may be possible that is valid and enforceable. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, in the event that a duly executed copy of this Agreement is not delivered to Pubco by a Person receiving Exchange Shares in connection with the Closing, such Person failing to provide such signature shall not be a party to this Agreement or have any rights or obligations hereunder, but such failure shall not affect the rights and obligations of the other parties to this Agreement as amongst such other parties.
6.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement (together with the Business Combination Agreement and the Lock-Up Agreements to the extent incorporated herein, and including all agreements entered into pursuant hereto or thereto or referenced herein or therein and all certificates and instruments delivered pursuant hereto and thereto) constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, understandings, negotiations and discussions between the parties, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof; provided, that, for the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing shall not affect the rights and obligations of the parties under the Business Combination Agreement or any other Ancillary Document.
6.6 Interpretation. Titles and headings of sections of this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction of any provision of this Agreement. In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires: (i) any pronoun used in this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns, pronouns and verbs shall include the plural and vice versa; (ii) including (and with correlative meaning include) means including without limiting the generality of any description preceding or succeeding such term and shall be deemed in each case to be followed by the words without limitation; (iii) the words herein, hereto, and hereby and other words of similar import in this Agreement shall be deemed in each case to refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section or other subdivision of this Agreement; and (iv) the term or means and/or. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. Consequently, in the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.
6.7 Amendments; Waivers. Any term of this Agreement may be amended and the observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance, and either retroactively or prospectively) only with the written agreement or consent of Pubco (after the Closing by a majority of the Disinterested Independent Directors) and Investors holding a majority-in-interest of the Registrable Securities; provided, that any amendment or waiver of this Agreement which affects an Investor
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in a manner materially and adversely disproportionate to other Investors will also require the consent of such Investor. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof. No waivers of or exceptions to any term, condition, or provision of this Agreement, in any one or more instances, shall be deemed to be or construed as a further or continuing waiver of any such term, condition, or provision.
6.8 Remedies Cumulative. In the event a party fails to observe or perform any covenant or agreement to be observed or performed under this Agreement, the other parties may proceed to protect and enforce its rights by suit in equity or action at law, whether for specific performance of any term contained in this Agreement or for an injunction against the breach of any such term or in aid of the exercise of any power granted in this Agreement or to enforce any other legal or equitable right, or to take any one or more of such actions, without being required to post a bond. None of the rights, powers or remedies conferred under this Agreement shall be mutually exclusive, and each such right, power or remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to any other right, power or remedy, whether conferred by this Agreement or now or hereafter available at law, in equity, by statute or otherwise.
6.9 Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York without regard to the conflict of laws principles thereof. Each party hereto hereby (i) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court located in the County of New York in the State of New York (or in any appellate court thereof) (the Specified Courts) for the purpose of any claim, action, litigation or other legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby (a Proceeding), and (b) irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert by way of motion, defense or otherwise, in any such Proceeding, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that the Proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum, that the venue of the Proceeding is improper, or that this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby may not be enforced in or by any Specified Court. Each party agrees that a final judgment in any Proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by applicable Law. Each party irrevocably consents to the service of the summons and complaint and any other process in any Proceeding, on behalf of itself, or its property, by personal delivery of copies of such process to such party at the applicable address set forth in Section 6.3. Nothing in this Section 6.9 shall affect the right of any party to serve legal process in any other manner permitted by applicable Law.
6.10 WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, SUIT, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER PROCEEDING (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF, CONNECTED WITH OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, OR THE ACTIONS OF THE INVESTORS IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT HEREOF.
6.11 Authorization to Act on Behalf of Pubco. The parties acknowledge and agree that from and after the Closing, the Disinterested Independent Directors, by vote, consent, approval or determination of a majority of the Disinterested Independent Directors, is authorized and shall have the sole right to act on behalf of Pubco under this Agreement, including the right to enforce Pubcos rights and remedies under this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, in the event that an Investor serves as a director, officer, employee or other authorized agent of Pubco, such Investor shall have no authority, express or implied, to act or make any determination on behalf of Pubco in connection with this Agreement or any dispute or Action with respect hereto.
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6.12 Termination of Business Combination Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon each party upon such partys execution and delivery of this Agreement, but this Agreement shall only become effective upon the Acquisition Closing. In the event that the Business Combination Agreement is validly terminated in accordance with its terms prior to the Acquisition Closing, this Agreement shall automatically terminate and become null and void and be of no further force or effect, and the parties shall have no obligations hereunder.
6.13 Termination of Original Registration Rights Agreement. Upon the effectiveness hereof on the Acquisition Closing Date, the Original Registration Rights Agreement shall terminate without further action by the Purchaser or the Investors party thereto.
6.14 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts (including by facsimile or pdf or other electronic document transmission), each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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Exhibit 10.8
Execution Version
NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT
This NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT (this Agreement) is made and entered into as of July 8, 2021, by and among Brendan Blumer (the Restricted Party) and block.one (Block.one), in favor of and for the benefit of Far Peak Acquisition Corporation (Purchaser), Bullish (Pubco), and Bullish Global (the Company and together with Pubco, Purchaser, the Restricted Party and Block.one, the Parties, and, each of them, individually, a Party). All references in this Agreement to the Covered Parties refer to and include Pubco, the Company and each of their respective present and future direct and indirect Subsidiaries. Capitalized terms used but not defined otherwise in this Agreement have the respective meanings set forth in the Business Combination Agreement (as defined below).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Restricted Party and Block.one are entering into a voting agreement to approve a business combination transaction whereby (a) Purchaser will merge with and into BMC 1 (Merger Sub 1), with Merger Sub 1 continuing as the surviving entity and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco and all of the issued and outstanding equity of Purchaser will be converted into securities of Pubco (the Initial Merger) and (b) following the Initial Merger, BMC 2 (Merger Sub 2) will merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving entity and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco and all of the issued and outstanding equity of the Company will be converted into securities of Pubco (the Acquisition Merger and, together with the Initial Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the Ancillary Documents, the Transaction); pursuant to that certain Business Combination Agreement dated as of July 8, 2021 (as may be amended from time to time, the Business Combination Agreement), by and among Purchaser, Pubco, Merger Sub 1, Merger Sub 2 and the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Restricted Party and Block.one are entering into this Agreement in consideration for the substantial benefits they each will receive from the execution of the Business Combination Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the representations, warranties and agreements contained in the Business Combination Agreement and this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which hereby are acknowledged, the Parties, intending to be bound legally, hereby agree as follows:
1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above Recitals are incorporated into this Section 1 by this reference as if they were set forth in this Section 1 in their entirety.
2. Noncompetition. Subject to the last sentence of this section, each of the Restricted Party and Block.one agree that, from and after the Closing through the second (2nd) anniversary of the Closing Date, the Restricted Party and Block.one shall not, directly or indirectly, anywhere in the world, whether as a stockholder, shareholder, owner, investor, creator, member or partner, own, manage, operate, develop, control, or participate in the ownership, management, operation, development, or control of, or become engaged or serve as an officer, director, member, partner,
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employee, agent, consultant, advisor or representative of, a business or Person that engages in the business of a digital assets exchange as is currently contemplated by the Company in the Business Plan (the Restricted Business) other than through the Covered Parties; provided, however, that the Restricted Business shall not include any business of the development and operation of any non-fungible token marketplace, exchange or platform. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing shall prohibit or restrict the Restricted Party, Block.one or its Subsidiaries from (a) investing in any investment funds in which the investment decisions are not controlled by the Restricted Party, Block.one or its Subsidiaries; (b) maintaining any investment in or control of any Person in which the Restricted Party, Block.one, its Subsidiaries or their respective Affiliates are invested as of the date hereof (including providing additional capital to such Person provided that such additional capital does not increase the overall shareholding held by the Restricted Party, Block.one, its Subsidiaries or their respective Affiliates); (c) investing in any Person that engages in the Restricted Business so long as (i) the Restricted Party, Block.one and/or its Subsidiaries hold, directly or indirectly, less than 20% of the equity of such Person and (ii) not more than 20% of the aggregate revenue of such Person for the fiscal year prior to the proposed investment is derived from the Restricted Business; provided, however, that if at any time such Person derives more than 20% of its aggregate revenue from the Restricted Business, except for fulfiling its existing contractual obligations to perform services or provide additional capital, the Restricted Party, Block.one and/or its Subsidiaries, as applicable, shall (x) cease performing any and all services to such Person (such that such investment is passive), and (y) not provide additional capital (except for providing additional capital that does not increase the overall shareholding held by the Restricted Party, Block.one, its Subsidiaries or their respective Affiliates) to, or make any further investment in, such Person; or (d) holding less than or equal to 5% of the shares in a publicly traded corporation, so long as the Restricted Party (or his immediate family members), Block.one or its Subsidiaries or any of their Affiliates are not involved in the management or control of such corporation.
3. Acknowledgment. Each of the Restricted Party and Block.one acknowledges and agrees, based upon the advice of legal counsel, that (a) such Party possesses confidential information of the Covered Parties and their respective businesses, (b) such Partys execution of this Agreement is a material inducement to Purchaser and Pubco to enter into the Business Combination Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated thereby, for which such Party will receive a substantial direct or indirect financial benefit, and that Purchaser and Pubco would not have entered into the Business Combination Agreement or consummated the transaction contemplated thereby but for such Partys agreements set forth in this Agreement; (c) such Party has no intention of engaging in the Restricted Business (other than through the Covered Parties) during the Restricted Period other than expressly permitted by this Agreement, (d) the restrictions placed upon such Party are reasonable and necessary to protect the Covered Parties legitimate interests, (v) the foregoing restrictions on competition are fair and reasonable in type of prohibited activity, geographic area covered, scope and duration, (e) the consideration provided to such Party under the Business Combination Agreement is not illusory, and (f) such provisions do not impose a greater restraint than is necessary to protect the goodwill or other business interests of the Covered Parties.
4. Assignment. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties and their respective heirs, successors, legal representatives and permitted assigns. Neither this Agreement nor any right, remedy, obligation or liability arising hereunder or by reason hereof shall be assignable by any Party.
5. Effectiveness. Each of the Parties acknowledges and agrees that the effectiveness of this Agreement shall be expressly subject to the occurrence of the Initial Merger and substantially contemporaneous occurrence of the Initial Closing and shall automatically be terminated and shall be null and void if the Business Combination Agreement shall be terminated for any reason.
6. Notices. All notices, consents, waivers and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered (a) in person, (b) by electronic means, (c) one Business Day after being sent, if sent by reputable, nationally recognized overnight courier service or (d) three (3) Business Days after being mailed, if sent by registered or certified mail, pre-paid and return receipt requested, in each case to the applicable Party at the following addresses (or at such other address for a Party as shall be specified by like notice):
If to Restricted Party, to:
c/o Maples Corporate Services Limited PO Box 309, Ugland House Grand Cayman, KY1-1104 Cayman Islands Attn: Brendan Blumer |
with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:
notices@block.one |
If to Block.one, to:
Block.one c/o Maples Corporate Services Limited PO Box 309, Ugland House Grand Cayman, KY1-1104 Cayman Islands Attn: CLO |
with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:
notices@block.one
with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:
Kirkland & Ellis 26th Floor, Gloucester Tower, The Landmark 15 Queens Road Central Hong Kong Attn: Daniel Dusek and Joseph Raymond Casey Facsimile No.: +852 3761 3301 Telephone No.: +852 3761 9140 Email: daniel.dusek@kirkland.com; joseph.casey@kirkland.com
and
Kirkland & Ellis LLP 601 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10022 United States Attn: David Feirstein and Francisco Morales Barron Facsimile No.: +1 (212) 446 4900 Telephone No.: +1 (212) 446 4861 Email: david.feirstein@kirkland.com; francisco.morales@kirkland.com |
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If to Pubco or the Company, to:
Bullish c/o Maples Corporate Services Limited PO Box 309, Ugland House Grand Cayman, KY1-1104 Cayman Islands Attn: CLO |
with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:
notices@bullish.com
with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:
Kirkland & Ellis 26th Floor, Gloucester Tower, The Landmark 15 Queens Road Central Hong Kong Attn: Daniel Dusek and Joseph Raymond Casey Facsimile No.: +852 3761 3301 |
Telephone No.: +852 3761 9140 Email: daniel.dusek@kirkland.com; joseph.casey@kirkland.com
and
Kirkland & Ellis LLP 601 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10022 United States Attn: David Feirstein and Francisco Morales Barron Facsimile No.: +1 (212) 446 4900 Telephone No.: +1 (212) 446 4861 Email: david.feirstein@kirkland.com; francisco.morales@kirkland.com
and
Morgan Lewis LLP 101 Park Avenue New York, New York 10178-0060 Attn: R. Alec Dawson and Howard A. Kenny Facsimile No.: +1.212.309.6001 Telephone No.: +1.212.309.6001 Email: alec.dawson@morganlewis.com howard.kenny@morganlewis.com |
7. Specific Performance. Each Party recognizes and affirms that in the event of a breach of this Agreement by any Party, money damages may be inadequate and the non-breaching Parties may have not adequate remedy at law, and agree that irreparable damage may occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed by an applicable Party in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. Accordingly, each Party shall be entitled to seek an injunction, restraining order or other equitable remedy to prevent or remedy any breach of this Agreement and to seek to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, in each case, without the requirement to post any bond or other security or to prove that money damages would be inadequate, this being in addition to any other right or remedy to which such Party may be entitled under this Agreement, at law or in equity.
8. Severability. In case any provision in this Agreement shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in a jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified or deleted, as to the jurisdiction involved, only to the extent necessary to render the same valid, legal and enforceable, and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby nor shall the validity, legality or enforceability of such provision be affected thereby in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the Parties will substitute for any invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision a suitable and equitable provision that carries out, so far as may be valid, legal and enforceable, the intent and purpose of such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision.
9. Waiver; Amendment. No provision of this Agreement may be waived except by an instrument in writing executed by the Party against whom the waiver is to be effective. No provision of this Agreement may be amended or otherwise modified except by an instrument in writing executed by the Parties. No waiver by any Party with respect to any default, misrepresentation or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder shall be deemed to extend to any prior or subsequent default, misrepresentation or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder or affect in any way any rights arising by virtue of any prior or subsequent occurrence. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, and recognizing that, when this Agreement becomes effective Block.one will control Pubco, the Restricted Party and Block.one hereby expressly agree that, as of the Initial Closing, (a) in any event where the consent of Pubco is required pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, such consent shall only be deemed granted if provided in writing by the Chief Executive Officer of Pubco at the express direction of a special committee of the board of directors of Pubco that consists solely of independent directors of the board of directors of Pubco and (b) they will not interfere with, and will otherwise recuse themselves from, any decision that relates to Pubcos right to enforce its rights pursuant to this Agreement against the Restricted Party, Block.one or any of their respective Affiliates.
10. Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties hereto in respect of the subject matter contained herein. There are no restrictions, promises, representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings, other than those expressly set forth or referred to herein or the documents or instruments referred to herein, which collectively supersede all prior agreements and the understandings among the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein.
11. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and delivered (including by facsimile, e-mail or other electronic 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.
12. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement and all Actions (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) that may be based upon, arise out of or relate to this Agreement or the negotiation, execution or performance hereof (including any claim or cause of action based upon, arising out of or related to any representation or warranty made in or in connection with this Agreement or as an inducement to enter into this Agreement) shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the Hong Kong laws, without regard to the conflict of laws principles thereof. All Actions arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be referred to and finally settled by arbitration at Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (the HKIAC) in accordance with the HKIAC Arbitration Rules in effect, which rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference to this Section 10. The seat of arbitration shall be Hong Kong. The number of arbitrators shall be three. The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
RESTRICTED PARTY | ||
/s/ Brendan Blumer |
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Brendan Blumer | ||
BLOCK.ONE |
By: |
/s/ Stephen Ellis |
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Name: | Stephen Ellis | |
Title: | Authorized Signatory |
BULLISH |
By: |
/s/ Andrew Bliss |
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Name: | Andrew Bliss | |
Title: | Director |
BULLISH GLOBAL |
By: |
/s/ Kokuei Yuan |
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Name: | Kokuei Yuan | |
Title: | Director |
FAR PEAK ACQUISITION CORPORATION |
By: |
/s/ Thomas Farley |
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Name: | Thomas Farley | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
[Signature Page to Non-Competition Agreement]
Exhibit 10.9
Execution Version
July 8, 2021
Bullish
c/o Maples Corporate Services Limited
PO Box 309, Ugland House
Grand Cayman, KY1-1104
Cayman Islands
Re: Standstill Agreement
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This letter (this Letter Agreement) is being delivered to you in accordance with that certain Business Combination Agreement (as may be amended, restated or supplemented from time to time, the Business Combination Agreement) entered into by and among Bullish, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Pubco), Bullish Global, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the Company), Far Peak Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Purchaser), BMC 1, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Merger Sub 1) and BMC 2, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Merger Sub 2), pursuant to which, among other things, Purchaser will be merged with and into Merger Sub 1, with Merger Sub 1 being the surviving entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco, and Merger Sub 2 will be merged with and into the Company, with the Company being the surviving entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco.
In order to induce Pubco and Purchaser to proceed with the Mergers (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned (the Shareholder) hereby agrees with Pubco as follows:
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For a period beginning on the Acquisition Closing Date (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) and ending on the second anniversary of the Acquisition Closing Date (the Standstill Period), the Shareholder covenants and agrees not to, and shall cause its controlled Affiliates not to, directly or indirectly acquire, whether by purchase, tender or exchange offer, by joining a partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, syndicate or other group or entity, through swap or hedging transactions or otherwise, record or beneficial ownership of any share capital of Pubco other than an: (i) acquisition from any other person that has entered into a letter agreement substantially similar to this Agreement; (ii) acquisition pursuant to any award of restricted share units or options under the Pubco Equity Plan (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) or upon settlement of restricted share units or exercise of options; (iii) acquisition pursuant to distribution or transfer of any share capital of Pubco by block.one to its shareholders via share dividend or repurchase; (iv) acquisition as a result of any share split, combination, recapitalization or other similar transaction in or of the securities of Pubco; or (v) acquisition that is otherwise approved by the board of directors of Pubco (the Board) (including a majority of Pubcos independent directors). For the avoidance of doubt, but subject to any trading restrictions under applicable securities law, this Agreement shall not in any way limit, restrict or prevent a disposition of any share capital of Pubco regardless of the manner of such disposition (including any deferred disposition, forward contract, installment sale, collateralized convertible security or similar instrument). During the Standstill Period, the Shareholder shall be permitted to make requests to the Board to amend or waive any of the restrictions or obligations set forth herein; provided, that (i) any such request shall not be publicly disclosed by the Shareholder, and (ii) any such request shall be made in a manner that is not reasonably likely to require the public disclosure of such request by Pubco; provided, further, that the approval of any such amendment or waiver may only be granted by the written consent of the majority of Board (including a majority of Pubcos independent directors). |
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This Letter Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto in respect of the subject matter contained herein. There are no restrictions, promises, representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings, other than those expressly set forth or referred herein or the documents or instrument referred to herein, which collectively supersedes all prior agreements and the understandings between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter contained herein. This Letter Agreement may be amended, supplemented or modified only by execution of a written instrument signed by the undersigned Shareholder and Pubco (and with respect to Pubco, only with the written consent of a majority of its directors, which shall include a majority of independent directors). |
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This Letter Agreement shall be binding upon and inure solely to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. This Letter Agreement shall not be assigned by any party hereto, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the other party and any assignment without such consent shall be null and void; provided, that no such assignment shall relieve the assigning party of its obligations hereunder. |
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This Letter Agreement and any action, proceeding, claim or dispute (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) (each, an Action) that may be based upon, arise out of or relate to this Letter Agreement or the negotiation, execution or performance hereof shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws (both substantive and procedural) of the State of Delaware, without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof. All Actions arising out of or relating to this Letter Agreement shall be heard and determined exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or to the extent such Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, any federal court within the State of Delaware (and any courts having jurisdiction over appeals therefrom) (the Specified Courts). Each party hereto hereby (i) submits to the exclusive personal and subject matter jurisdiction of any Specified Court for the purpose of any Action arising out of or relating to this Letter Agreement by any party hereto and (ii) irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert by way of motion, defense, or otherwise, in any such Action, any claim that it is not subject to the personal or subject matter jurisdiction of the above named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that the Action is brought in an inconvenient forum, that the venue of the Action is improper, or that this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby may not be enforced in or by any Specified Court. Each party hereto agrees that a final judgment in any Action shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by laws. |
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This Letter Agreement shall become effective upon the Acquisition Closing and terminate on the earlier of (i) the expiration of the Standstill Period and (ii) the liquidation of Pubco. |
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Very truly yours, | ||
Brendan Blumer | ||
Signature: |
/s/ Brendan Blumer |
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Print Name: | Brendan Blumer | |
Kokuei Yuan | ||
Signature: |
/s/ Kokuei Yuan |
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Print Name: | Kokuei Yuan | |
block.one | ||
Signature: |
/s/ Stephen Ellis |
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Name: | Stephen Ellis | |
Title: | Authorized Signatory |
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Acknowledged and agreed by: | ||
Bullish | ||
Signature: |
/s/ Andrew Bliss |
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Name: | Andrew Bliss | |
Title: | Director |
[Signature Page to Standstill Agreement]
Exhibit 10.10
Confidential
Execution Version
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
This INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT (this Agreement) is made and entered into as of July 8, 2021, by and among Bullish, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Pubco) and block.one, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the Indemnifying Party).
WHEREAS, Pubco, Bullish Global, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the Company), Far Peak Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the Purchaser), BMC 1, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Merger Sub 1), and BMC 2, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Merger Sub 2), are concurrently herewith entering into a Business Combination Agreement (as the same may be amended, restated or supplemented, the Business Combination Agreement; capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Business Combination Agreement) pursuant to which, among other things, the Purchaser will be merged with and into Merger Sub 1, with Merger Sub 1 being the surviving entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco, and Merger Sub 2 will be merged with and into the Company, with the Company being the surviving entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pubco;
WHEREAS, the Company makes certain representations and warranties in the second sentence of Section 4.3(a) and Section 4.17 of the Business Combination Agreement, which will survive for eighteen (18) months following the Acquisition Closing (the Survival Period); and
WHEREAS, the Indemnifying Partys entry into this Agreement is a condition of the Purchasers willingness to enter into the Business Combination Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises set forth above, which are incorporated in this Agreement as if fully set forth below, and the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
Indemnification
1.1 Subject to the terms and conditions herein, from and after the Acquisition Closing and until the end of the Survival Period, the Indemnifying Party hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Pubco and its Affiliates (provided, that, for such purpose, the Indemnifying Party shall not be deemed an Affiliate of Pubco) (collectively, the Indemnitees) from and against any and all damages, losses, liabilities, Actions, judgments, obligations, claims of any kind, interest, penalties, amounts paid in settlement in accordance with Section 1.5, reasonable costs and expenses (including reasonable court costs, reasonable attorneys fees and expenses, the reasonable costs of enforcing any right to indemnification hereunder and the reasonable cost of pursuing any insurance providers) (any of the foregoing, as determined in accordance with Section 1.2, a Loss, but excluding any special, consequential, indirect or punitive damages, damages calculated on multiples of earnings, declines in value, lost opportunities, lost profits or other similar damages, except to the extent actually awarded to a third party) paid, suffered or incurred by, or imposed upon, any of the Indemnitees to the extent arising out of, or directly or indirectly from, the breach of or inaccuracy in any representation and warranty contained in the second sentence of Section 4.3(a) or Section 4.17 of the Business Combination Agreement (the Indemnifiable Matters).
1.2 Subject to the limitations in Section 1.6, any indemnification of the Indemnitees pursuant to Section 1.1 shall be effected by the Indemnifying Partys surrender, for nil consideration, of a number of Pubco Ordinary Shares (with Pubco Class B Ordinary Shares being surrendered first before any other Pubco Ordinary Shares) for cancellation equal to the Surrender Value calculated based upon any Losses
arising from the Indemnifiable Matters (i) as set forth in a final and non-appealable Order, (ii) as mutually agreed by the Indemnifying Party and Pubco in accordance with Section 1.4 or (iii) or as set forth in a settlement agreement; provided, that with respect to any breach or inaccuracy of Section 4.17 of the Business Combination Agreement relating to the Target Companies not owning the number of Digital Assets set forth on Schedule 4.17(i) of the Company Disclosure Schedules, the parties agree that Losses shall be equal to the value of any such Digital Assets set forth on Schedule 4.17(i) of the Company Disclosure Schedules that are not owned by the Target Companies as of the date of the Business Combination Agreement calculated based on the mechanism set forth on Schedule 11.1 of the Company Disclosure Schedules plus associated reasonable costs and expenses (including reasonable court costs, reasonable attorneys fees and expenses, the reasonable costs of enforcing any right to indemnification hereunder and the reasonable cost of pursuing any insurance providers). Surrender Value means the dollar value of any Loss divided by the volume weighted average price of Pubco Class A Ordinary Shares for the 30 consecutive trading days prior to the date that the applicable Indemnitee gives such Notice of Claim to the Indemnifying Party pursuant to Section 1.3.
1.3 The Indemnitees shall not be entitled to indemnification unless they have given a notice of claim (a Notice of Claim) to the Indemnifying Party in accordance with Section 4.1 (a) for any Losses suffered by the Indemnitees arising from the Indemnifiable Matters or (b) for any Third Party Claim (as defined below). A Notice of Claim shall specify with reasonable specificity and detail the breach of the representation and warranty pursuant to which Losses are being claimed by the Indemnitees and, if reasonably ascertainable, the amount of Losses that have been, or may be sustained by the Indemnitees. The Notice of Claim shall be given promptly after the Indemnitees becomes aware of any matter or circumstance that may give rise to an indemnifiable claim, including any Third Party Claim; provided, that the failure to give such Notice of Claim shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations hereunder, except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party is actually prejudiced thereby, or if the Notice of Claim is not provided prior to the expiration of the Survival Period.
1.4 If the Indemnitees provide a Notice of Claim to the Indemnifying Party other than for a Third Party Claim (as defined below), then Pubco and the Indemnifying Party shall attempt to resolve such claim(s) in good faith within thirty (30) days of receipt of such claim(s). If Pubco and the Indemnifying Party are unable to resolve such claim(s) in such thirty (30) day period, then Pubco shall be authorized to initiate an Action against the Indemnifying Party with respect thereto.
1.5 If a claim by a Person other than a party hereto (a Third Party Claim) is made, commenced or threatened in writing against any of the Indemnitees in relation to the Indemnifiable Matters, and if the Indemnitees provide the Indemnifying Party with a Notice of Claim with respect thereto prior to the expiration of the Survival Period, the Indemnifying Party shall, at any time after receipt of such Notice of Claim by giving written notice to the applicable Indemnitees, be entitled to assume the conduct and control, at its own expense and with the Indemnifying Partys own counsel, of the settlement or defense thereof; provided, that the Indemnifying Party shall not have the right to defend or direct the defense of any such Third Party Claim that seeks an injunction or other equitable relief against any of the Indemnitees. The relevant Indemnitees shall have the right to participate in the defense of any Third Party Claim with counsel selected by them subject to the Indemnifying Partys right to control the defense thereof. The fees and disbursements of such counsel shall be at the expense of the Indemnitees; provided, that if in the reasonable opinion of counsel to the Indemnitees, (A) there are legal defenses available to the Indemnitees that are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party, or (B) there exists a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnitees that cannot be waived, the Indemnifying Party shall be liable for the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel to the Indemnitees in each jurisdiction for which the Indemnitees determines counsel is required. If the Indemnifying Party elects not to defend such Third Party Claim, fails to notify the Indemnitees in writing of its election to defend as provided in this Agreement, or fails to prosecute the defense of such Third
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Party Claim that it has elected to defend, the Indemnitees may defend such Third Party Claim and seek indemnification for any and all Losses based upon, arising from or relating to such Third Party Claim; provided, that, if the Indemnitees settle any such Third Party Claim, any such settlement shall result in the waiver of any right to indemnity by the Indemnifying Party for all Losses related to such claim unless the Indemnifying Party shall have consented to such settlement in writing (which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). Pubco and its Affiliates shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in all reasonable respects in connection therewith (it being acknowledged and agreed that upon such assumption of conduct and control, the Indemnifying Party, and not the Indemnitees, shall have the exclusive right to settle and defend such Proceeding); provided, that the Indemnifying Party shall not, except with the consent of the Indemnitees (which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), enter into any settlement that does not include as a term thereof the giving by the Person(s) asserting such claim to the Indemnitees of an unconditional release from all liability with respect to such claim or consent to entry of any judgment. The Indemnifying Party and the Indemnitees shall, in all reasonable respects, cooperate with one another in the defense or prosecution of any Third Party Claim in respect of which indemnity may be sought hereunder and the Indemnitees shall furnish such records, information and testimony, and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals, as may be reasonably requested in connection therewith.
1.6 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the rights of an Indemnitee to any payment with respect to any indemnification pursuant to this Agreement are subject to the following limitations:
(a) In no event shall the maximum aggregate liability of the Indemnifying Party under this Agreement and for the Indemnifiable Matters exceed the surrender and cancellation of the number of Pubco Class B Ordinary Shares held of record by the Indemnifying Party immediately following the Acquisition Closing;
(b) in no event shall the Indemnifying Party be liable under this Agreement to provide indemnification with respect to any Notice of Claim to the extent that the Indemnifying Party has already provided indemnification in accordance with this Agreement with respect to the specific breach or inaccuracy of an otherwise Indemnifiable Matter underlying such Notice of Claim; and
(c) the amount of any and all Losses shall be determined net of any amounts recovered or reasonably expected to be recovered by an Indemnitee under insurance policies, other collateral sources (such as contractual indemnities of any Person which are contained outside of this Agreement) or otherwise with respect to such Losses.
ARTICLE II
Sole Remedy; No Recourse
2.1 Notwithstanding anything that may be expressed or implied in this Agreement or any document or instrument delivered in connection herewith, but in each case, subject to Section 10.7 of the Business Combination Agreement, by its acceptance of the benefits of this Agreement, Pubco agrees that neither it nor any other Person (including Pubcos shareholders, affiliates and subsidiaries) has any right of recovery in connection with the Indemnifiable Matters against, and no personal liability shall attach to, the Indemnifying Party, any former, current or future director, officer, employee, affiliate, agent, general or limited partner, manager, member, shareholder, or assignee of the Indemnifying Party or any former, current or future director, officer, employee, affiliate, agent, general or limited partner, manager, member, shareholder or assignee of any of the foregoing (each such Person, a Related Person), through Pubco or otherwise, whether by or through attempted piercing of the corporate, limited liability company or limited
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partnership veil, by or through a claim by or on behalf of Pubco against the Indemnifying Party or any Related Person, or otherwise, except for its rights against the Indemnifying Party under this Agreement. Subject to Section 10.7 of the Business Combination Agreement, recourse against the Indemnifying Party in accordance with Article I shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of Pubco and its Affiliates and Representatives against the Indemnifying Party and any Related Person in respect of any liabilities or obligations arising under, or in connection with, this Agreement or the Indemnifiable Matters, including by piercing the corporate, limited liability company or limited partnership veil or by a claim by or on behalf of Pubco. Subject to Section 10.7 of the Business Combination Agreement, Pubco hereby covenants and agrees that it shall not institute, directly or indirectly, and shall cause its Affiliates and Representatives not to institute, any proceeding or bring any other claim arising under, or in connection with, this Agreement or the Indemnifiable Matters, against the Indemnifying Party or any Related Person, except for claims of an Indemnitee against the Indemnifying Party under and in accordance with this Agreement. Nothing set forth in this Agreement shall confer or give or shall be construed to confer or give to any Person (including any Person acting in a representative capacity) other than the Indemnitees any rights or remedies against any Person, including the Indemnifying Party, except as expressly set forth herein.
ARTICLE III
Termination
3.1 This Agreement shall automatically become effective upon and subject to the Acquisition Closing.
3.2 This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until the expiration of the Survival Period; provided, that if a proper Notice of Claim is delivered by the Indemnitees prior to the expiration of the Survival Period, then the Agreement shall continue to remain in full force and effect with respect to the claim(s) set forth therein until final resolution thereof. Upon such termination, except for Article II which shall survive the termination, neither party shall have any right or obligation in relation to the other with respect to this Agreement.
ARTICLE IV
General Provisions.
4.1 All notices and other communications hereunder (including any Notice of Claim) shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered (i) in person, (ii) by facsimile or other electronic means, with confirmation of receipt, (iii) one Business Day after being sent, if sent by reputable, nationally recognized overnight courier service or (iv) three (3) Business Days after being mailed, if sent by registered or certified mail, pre-paid and return receipt requested, to Pubco in accordance with Section 10.1 of the Business Combination Agreement and to the Indemnifying Party at its address set forth on its signature hereto (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice).
4.2 This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. This Agreement shall not be assigned by any party hereto, by operation of Law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the other party hereto, and any assignment without such consent shall be null and void.
4.3 This Agreement may be amended, supplemented or modified only by execution of a written instrument signed by the parties hereto.
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4.4 This Agreement and the Business Combination Agreement embody the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto in respect of the subject matter contained herein. There are no restrictions, promises, representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings, other than those expressly set forth or referred to herein, which collectively supersede all prior agreements and the understandings among the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein.
4.5 The provisions of Sections 10.4, 10.5, 10.11 and 10.12 of the Business Combination Agreement are incorporated herein by reference, mutatis mutandis, as if set forth in full herein.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has duly executed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
block.one | ||
Signature: |
/s/ Kokuei Yuan |
Name: | Kokuei Yuan |
Title: | Director |
Address for Notice: | ||
Address: |
c/o Maples Corporate Services Limited, PO Box 309, Ugland House, Grand Cayman, KY1-1104, Cayman Islands |
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Facsimile No.: | ||
Telephone No.: | ||
Email: | notices@block.one |
[Signature Page to Indemnification Agreement]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has duly executed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
Bullish |
Signature: |
/s/ Andrew Bliss |
Name: | Andrew Bliss |
Title: | Director |
[Signature Page to Indemnification Agreement]
Exhibit 10.11
Execution Version
Far Peak LLC
Far Peak Acquisition Corporation
Attention: Chief Executive Officer
Re: Sponsor Release
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to that certain Business Combination Agreement (as may be amended, restated or supplemented from time to time, the Business Combination Agreement), dated as of the date hereof, by and among the Company, Bullish, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Pubco), Bullish Global, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the Company), BMC 1, a Cayman Islands exempted company and BMC 2, a Cayman Islands exempted company, and Far Peak Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Island company limited by shares (Purchaser).
In connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, and as an inducement to the obligations of Pubco and the Company under the Business Combination Agreement, Far Peak LLC, a Cayman Island limited liability company (the Sponsor) and Purchaser are entering into this agreement. Capitalized terms used in this agreement and not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Business Combination Agreement.
1. Effective as of the Closing Date, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law, the Sponsor, on behalf of itself and its Affiliates that owns any share or other equity interest in or of the Sponsor (the Sponsor Releasing Persons), hereby releases and discharges Purchaser from and against any and all Actions, obligations, agreements, debts and Liabilities whatsoever, whether known or unknown, both at law and in equity, which such Sponsor Releasing Person now has, has ever had or may hereafter have against Purchaser arising on or prior to the Closing Date or on account of or arising out of any matter occurring on or prior to the Closing Date. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the releases and restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to any claims a Sponsor Releasing Person may have against any party with respect to any rights under the Business Combination Agreement, any of the Ancillary Documents or any Contract set forth in Schedule A hereto, or any rights to indemnification, fee reimbursement or exculpation. From and after the Closing Date, each Sponsor Releasing Person hereby irrevocably covenants to refrain from, directly or indirectly, asserting any Action, or commencing or causing to be commenced, any Action of any kind against Purchaser or its Affiliates, based upon any matter purported to be released hereby.
2. Effective from and after the Acquisition Closing, Pubco, the Company and the First Surviving Corporation are intended to be, and are, third-party beneficiaries of this agreement for the purposes of enforcing Purchasers rights under this agreement.
3. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this agreement shall not be effective until the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement are effected. If the Acquisition Closing is not consummated or the Business Combination Agreement
is terminated, this agreement shall automatically and immediately terminate, and no party hereto shall have any rights, nor any obligations, under this agreement.
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Sincerely, | ||
SPONSOR: | ||
Far Peak LLC | ||
By: Far Peak Holdings LLC |
By: | /s/ Thomas W. Farley |
Name: | Thomas W. Farley | |
Title: | Manager |
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ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED BY: | ||
COMPANY: | ||
FAR PEAK ACQUISITION CORPORATION | ||
By: | /s/ Thomas W. Farley | |
Name: | Thomas W. Farley | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
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Schedule A
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Private Placement Warrants Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2020, between the Purchaser and Far Peak LLC |
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Any rights to indemnification pursuant to Purchasers Organizational Documents. |
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Any Contract between Purchaser, on the one hand, and either Thomas Farley or David Bonanno, on the other hand, in each case, in Mr. Farleys or Mr. Bonannos capacity as an officer or director of Purchaser. |
Exhibit 99.1
Bullish Announces Intent to Go Public on New York Stock Exchange
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Bullish, a technology company focused on developing financial services for the digital assets sector, announced its intention to go public through a merger with Far Peak Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: FPAC), a special purpose acquisition company. |
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Bullish plans to launch a revolutionary, regulated cryptocurrency exchange that offers deep, predictable liquidity for investors to generate yield from their digital assets. |
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The business combination of Bullish and Far Peak has a pro forma equity value at signing of approximately US$9.0 billion at US$10 per share, to be adjusted at transaction closing based on crypto asset prices around that time. |
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Proceeds include net cash in trust of approximately US$600 million (assuming no redemptions) and US$300 million of committed PIPE anchored by EFM Asset Management, with participation from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, Cryptology Asset Group and Galaxy Digital. |
CAYMAN ISLANDS July 9, 2021 Bullish, a technology company focused on developing financial services for the digital assets sector, announced it intends to go public on the New York Stock Exchange through a merger with Far Peak Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: FPAC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Bullish is preparing to release a revolutionary, regulated cryptocurrency exchange that offers deep, predictable liquidity with technology that enables retail and institutional investors to generate yield from their digital assets.
The business combination of Bullish and Far Peak has a pro forma equity value at signing of approximately US$9.0 billion at US$10 per share, to be adjusted at transaction closing based on crypto asset prices around that time. The proceeds include net cash in trust of approximately US$600 million (assuming no redemptions) and US$300 million of committed private investment in public equity (PIPE) anchored by EFM Asset Management, with participation from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, Cryptology Asset Group, Galaxy Digital and several other renowned institutional investors.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2021 and is subject to approval by Far Peak stockholders and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The Boards of Directors of both Bullish and Far Peak have unanimously approved the proposed transaction.
Far Peak is a SPAC team focused on bringing leading financial and fintech companies public. Far Peak CEO and Chairman Thomas W. Farley previously served as the President of the New York Stock Exchange, bringing 15 years of world-class exchange leadership. Upon completion of the transaction, Far Peak CEO Thomas W. Farley will become the CEO of Bullish and Block.one CEO Brendan Blumer will be appointed Chairman of Bullish.
Focused on innovative financial services, Bullish seeks to rewire the traditional exchange in order to benefit asset holders, enable traders, and increase market integrity. As mainstream institutions increasingly embrace digital currencies, Bullish aims to make this asset class more accessible and rewarding to investors while developing the next-generation infrastructure required to better suit their needs.
We believe Bullishs real-time portfolio balancing tools, deep predictable liquidity, and industry-leading security and compliance represent a new breed of exchange design and can redefine how investors trade and manage digital assets, said Brendan Blumer, CEO of Block.one. We are excited to be partnering with Far Peak to bring Bullish into the public markets to offer our customers the opportunity to own a part of our business.
In the coming weeks, Bullish exchange will run a private pilot program leading up to its public launch anticipated later in 2021. In the pilot program, participants will be able to test and experience the platform first-hand within a simulated market environment, testing out Bullish exchanges proprietary innovations, including the Bullish Hybrid Order Book and Liquidity Pools which are designed to provide deep and deterministic liquidity, along with a user-friendly trading experience underpinned by industry-grade security and auditability.
Bullish represents a promising future for financial services, said Thomas W. Farley, Chairman and CEO of Far Peak. With the increased interest from institutional players and sophisticated traders, it is critical to iterate on the existing exchange infrastructures we see today. Bullish is well positioned to strategically deliver value to its prospective shareholders as it capitalizes on market trends and places technological innovation at the core of its identity. Were only in the first or second inning of the cryptocurrency market and Im thrilled to be joining the Bullish team as we revolutionize the future of digital assets through cutting edge financial technologies.
During the past year, Bullish received an initial capital injection by Block.one of US$100 million and digital assets comprising of 164,000 BTC and 20 million EOS, and completed a previously announced US$300 million strategic investment round. Bullish is backed by a roster of prolific investors and leading names in the venture capital space including Peter Thiels Thiel Capital and Founders Fund, Alan Howard, Louis Bacon, Richard Li, Christian Angermayers Apeiron Investment Group, Galaxy Digital, and global investment bank Nomura.
Advisors
Jefferies LLC is acting as exclusive financial advisor and capital markets advisor to Bullish. Kirkland & Ellis is acting as U.S. legal advisor to Bullish. Jefferies LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Nomura Securities International, Inc., Berenberg Capital Markets LLC and Galaxy Digital Partners LLC are acting as co-placement agents to Far Peak on the PIPE. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is acting as legal advisor to Far Peak, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is acting as legal advisor to Far Peaks independent directors. Latham & Watkins LLP is acting as legal advisor to the placement agents on the PIPE.
Investor Resources
Additional information is available on the Bullish Investor Relations website, including a presentation of Bullishs business and a video featuring Brendan Blumer and Thomas W. Farley.
Contacts
Bullish
media@bullish.com
Far Peak Acquisition Corporation
contact@farpeak.com
About Bullish
Focused on developing products and services for the digital assets sector, Bullish has rewired the traditional exchange to benefit asset holders, enable traders and increase market integrity. Supported by the groups treasury, Bullishs new breed of exchange combines deep liquidity, automated market making and industry-leading security and compliance to increase the accessibility of digital assets for investors. Bullish exchange is operated by Bullish (GI) Limited and is expected to be fully regulated.
About Far Peak Acquisition Corporation
Far Peak Acquisition Corporation was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination in the financial technology, technology or financial services industries. The Company is sponsored by Far Peak LLC, which is ultimately owned by Thomas W. Farley, the Companys Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and David W. Bonanno, the Companys Chief Financial Officer. In addition, funds and accounts managed by BlackRock have made an anchor investment in the Company.
About Block.one
Block.one is an asset holding and investment company that creates, incubates, and invests in businesses that build trust in transactions, transparency in systems and efficiency in how our world works. Through strategic capital allocation and pioneering business ventures, Block.one has funded more than 100 innovative entrepreneurs to date. Block.one group companies, Bullish and Voice, are empowering people to architect integrity across the financial services industry and social media ecosystem. Block.one is also the creator of EOSIO, a highly performant open-source blockchain software, built to support and operate safe, compliant, and predictable digital infrastructure.
Led by veterans of innovation, Block.one is backed by some of the most successful investors of our generation. For more information, please visit b1.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication includes, and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of FPAC and Bullish Global may be considered, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or FPACs or Bullishs future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as may, should, expect, intend, will, estimate, anticipate, believe, predict, potential or continue, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. In addition, these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited, statements regarding Bullish Globals business strategy, cash resources, current and prospective product or services, as well as the potential market opportunity. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by FPAC and its management, and Bullish Global and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the definitive agreements respecting the Business Combination; (2) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against FPAC, Bullish or Bullish Global or others following the announcement of the Business Combination; (3) the inability to complete the Business Combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of FPAC or to satisfy other conditions to closing; (4) changes to the proposed
structure of the Business Combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations; (5) the ability of Bullish to meet applicable listing standards following the consummation of the Business Combination; (6) the risk that the Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations of Bullish Global as a result of the announcement and consummation of the Business Combination; (7) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (8) costs related to the Business Combination; (9) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (10) the possibility that Bullish may be adversely affected by other economic, business and/or competitive factors; (11) the impact of COVID-19 on Bullish Globals business and/or the ability of the parties to complete the Business Combination; and (12) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled Risk Factors and Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements in FPACs IPO Prospectus dated December 2, 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2020, the section entitled Risk Factors in FPACs Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021, as well as any further risks and uncertainties to be contained in the proxy statement / prospectus filed after the date hereof. In addition, there may be additional risks that neither Far Peak or Bullish Global presently know, or that Far Peak or Bullish Global currently believe are immaterial, that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Nothing in this communication 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. Neither FPAC, Bullish nor Bullish Global undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Important Information and Where to Find It
This document does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed Business Combination. It does not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. It is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the proposed Business Combination. In connection with the proposed Business Combination, Bullish intends to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) a registration statement on Form F-4 (the Registration Statement), which will include a preliminary proxy statement / prospectus with respect to the Business Combination. The definitive proxy statement / prospectus and other relevant documentation will be mailed to FPAC shareholders as of a record date to be established for purposes of voting on the Business Combination. FPAC shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement / prospectus and any amendments thereto, and the definitive proxy statement / prospectus in connection with the solicitation of proxies for the extraordinary general meeting to be held to approve the transactions contemplated by the proposed Business Combination because these materials will contain important information about Bullish, FPAC and the proposed transactions. Shareholders will also be able to obtain a copy of the preliminary proxy statement / prospectus and the definitive proxy statement / prospectus once they are available, without charge, at the SECs website at http://sec.gov or by directing a request to: Far Peak Acquisition Corp., 511 6th Ave #7342, New York, NY 10011.
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Participants in the Solicitation
FPAC, Bullish, Bullish Global and their respective directors and executive officers, other members of management and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the potential transaction described in this communication under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of FPAC is set forth in FPACs IPO Prospectus dated December 2, 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2020. Information regarding other persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the shareholders in connection with the potential transaction and a description of their interests will be set forth in the Registration Statement when it is filed with the SEC. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is for informational purpose only and not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the potential transaction and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Bullish or FPAC, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of section 10 of the Securities Act.
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Disclaimer and Risk Factors The information provided in this presentation pertaining to the proposed business combination (the “Business Combination”) between Far Peak Acquisition Corporation (“FPAC”) and Bullish Global (together with its subsidiaries, “Bullish”) is for informational purposes only to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization or of an offer to buy with respect to any securities, options, futures or other derivatives related to or in respect of the proposed Business Combination in any jurisdiction. Information contained in this presentation should not be relied upon as advice to buy or sell such securities. You should not construe the contents of this presentation as legal, tax, accounting or investment advice or a recommendation. You should consult your own counsel and tax and financial advisors as to legal and related matters concerning the matters described herein, and, by accepting this presentation, you confirm that you are not relying upon the information contained herein to make any decision. No legally binding obligations will be created, implied, or inferred from this presentation or the information contained herein. The product outlined in this presentation is still under development. The features of the final product may be different and nothing should be construed as a commitment by Bullish. Important Information While the information in this presentation is believed to be accurate, FPAC, Bullish and their respective agents, advisors, directors, officers, employees and shareholders make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of such information. Neither FPAC, Bullish, nor any of their respective affiliates, agents, advisors, directors, officers, employees and shareholders shall have any liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to you or any person resulting from the use of the information in this presentation by you or any of your representatives or for omissions from the information in this presentation. We reserve the right to amend or replace the information contained herein, in part or entirely, at any time, and undertakes no obligation to provide you with access to the amended information or to notify you thereof. The distribution of this presentation may also be restricted by law and persons into whose possession this presentation comes should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. The presentation is not directed to any person in any jurisdiction where (by reason of that person’s nationality, residence or otherwise) the publication or availability of the presentation is prohibited. Persons in respect of whom such prohibitions apply must not access the presentation. Forward-Looking Statements Certain information in this presentation and oral statements made in any meeting are forward-looking and relate to Bullish and its anticipated financial position, business strategy, events and courses of action. Words or phrases such as anticipate , objective , may , will , might , should , could , can , intend , expect , believe , estimate , predict , potential , plan , is designed to or similar expressions suggest future outcomes. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the forward-looking statements in this presentation include a model of annual revenues and EBITDA for Bullish under various stated operational assumptions (referred to as the “Illustrative Model”). Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. We cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements and there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements, including the Illustrative Model, involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts and other forward-looking information will not occur, which may cause Bullish’s actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates of future performance, illustrations of performance results or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of any definitive agreements with respect to the Business Combination; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against FPAC, the combined company or others following the announcement of the Business Combination and any definitive agreements with respect thereto; the inability to complete the Business Combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of FPAC, to obtain financing to complete the Business Combination or to satisfy other conditions to closing; changes to the proposed structure of the Business Combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the Business Combination; the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the Business Combination; the risk that the Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations of Bullish as a result of the announcement and consummation of the Business Combination; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination; the other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in FPACs final prospectus relating to its initial public offering dated December 2, 2020 and the risks described below under “Certain Risks Applicable to Bullish.” Readers are cautioned that this list of factors should not be construed as exhaustive. Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 2Disclaimer and Risk Factors The information provided in this presentation pertaining to the proposed business combination (the “Business Combination”) between Far Peak Acquisition Corporation (“FPAC”) and Bullish Global (together with its subsidiaries, “Bullish”) is for informational purposes only to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization or of an offer to buy with respect to any securities, options, futures or other derivatives related to or in respect of the proposed Business Combination in any jurisdiction. Information contained in this presentation should not be relied upon as advice to buy or sell such securities. You should not construe the contents of this presentation as legal, tax, accounting or investment advice or a recommendation. You should consult your own counsel and tax and financial advisors as to legal and related matters concerning the matters described herein, and, by accepting this presentation, you confirm that you are not relying upon the information contained herein to make any decision. No legally binding obligations will be created, implied, or inferred from this presentation or the information contained herein. The product outlined in this presentation is still under development. The features of the final product may be different and nothing should be construed as a commitment by Bullish. Important Information While the information in this presentation is believed to be accurate, FPAC, Bullish and their respective agents, advisors, directors, officers, employees and shareholders make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of such information. Neither FPAC, Bullish, nor any of their respective affiliates, agents, advisors, directors, officers, employees and shareholders shall have any liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to you or any person resulting from the use of the information in this presentation by you or any of your representatives or for omissions from the information in this presentation. We reserve the right to amend or replace the information contained herein, in part or entirely, at any time, and undertakes no obligation to provide you with access to the amended information or to notify you thereof. The distribution of this presentation may also be restricted by law and persons into whose possession this presentation comes should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. The presentation is not directed to any person in any jurisdiction where (by reason of that person’s nationality, residence or otherwise) the publication or availability of the presentation is prohibited. Persons in respect of whom such prohibitions apply must not access the presentation. Forward-Looking Statements Certain information in this presentation and oral statements made in any meeting are forward-looking and relate to Bullish and its anticipated financial position, business strategy, events and courses of action. Words or phrases such as anticipate , objective , may , will , might , should , could , can , intend , expect , believe , estimate , predict , potential , plan , is designed to or similar expressions suggest future outcomes. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the forward-looking statements in this presentation include a model of annual revenues and EBITDA for Bullish under various stated operational assumptions (referred to as the “Illustrative Model”). Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. We cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements and there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements, including the Illustrative Model, involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts and other forward-looking information will not occur, which may cause Bullish’s actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates of future performance, illustrations of performance results or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of any definitive agreements with respect to the Business Combination; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against FPAC, the combined company or others following the announcement of the Business Combination and any definitive agreements with respect thereto; the inability to complete the Business Combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of FPAC, to obtain financing to complete the Business Combination or to satisfy other conditions to closing; changes to the proposed structure of the Business Combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the Business Combination; the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the Business Combination; the risk that the Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations of Bullish as a result of the announcement and consummation of the Business Combination; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination; the other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in FPACs final prospectus relating to its initial public offering dated December 2, 2020 and the risks described below under “Certain Risks Applicable to Bullish.” Readers are cautioned that this list of factors should not be construed as exhaustive. 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Disclaimer and Risk Factors (Cont’d) The forward-looking statements, including the Illustrative Model, contained in this presentation are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. This presentation, including the Illustrative Model, includes certain financial measures not presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS ). These non-IFRS financial measures are not measures of financial performance in accordance with IFRS and may exclude items that are significant in understanding and assessing financial results. Therefore, these measures should not be considered in isolation or as on alternative to net income, cash flows from operations or other measures of profitability, liquidity or performance under IFRS. You should be aware that the presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies. Bullish believes these non-IFRS measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends. These non-IFRS financial measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments about which expense and income are excluded or included in determining these non-IFRS financial measures. Due to the high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of some of the information excluded from these illustrative measures, together with some of the excluded information not being ascertainable or accessible, Bullish is unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in the most directly comparable IFRS financial measures without unreasonable effort. Consequently, no disclosure of estimated comparable IFRS measures is included and no reconciliation of the forward-looking non-IFRS financial measures is included. This Illustrative Model contains financial scenarios with respect to Bullish's prospective financial scenarios. Independent auditors have not audited, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to such financial scenarios for the purpose of their inclusion in this presentation, and accordingly, cannot express on opinion or provide any other form of assurance with respect thereto for the purpose of this presentation. These scenarios should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results. The assumptions and estimates underlying the Illustrative Model are inherently uncertain and are subject too 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. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the prospective scenarios are indicative of the future performance of Bullish or that actual results will not differ materially from those presented in the Illustrative Model. Inclusion of the Illustrative Model in this presentation should not be regarded as a representation by any person that the results contained therein will be achieved. In this presentation, FPAC and Bullish rely on and refer to certain information and statistics obtained from third-party sources which they believe to be reliable. Neither FPAC nor Bullish has independently verified the accuracy or completeness of any such third- party information. Where to Find Certain Important Information In connection with the proposed Business Combination, the successor public entity intends to file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form F-4 containing a preliminary proxy statement and a preliminary prospectus, and after the registration statement is declared effective, FPAC will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed Business Combination to its shareholders. This presentation does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed Business Combination and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the Business Combination. FPAC’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/prospectus and other documents filed in connection with the proposed Business Combination, as these materials will contain important information about FPAC, Bullish and the Business Combination. When available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials for the proposed Business Combination will be mailed to shareholders of FPAC as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed Business Combination. Shareholders will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC, without charge, once available, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: Far Peak Acquisition Corporation, 511 6th Ave #7342, New York, NY 10011. Participants in the Solicitation FPAC, Bullish and their respective directors and executive officers, other members of management and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the proposed Business Combination under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of FPAC is set forth in FPAC’s IPO Prospectus dated December 2, 2020 filed with the SEC on December 3, 2020. Information regarding other persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the shareholders in connection with the potential transaction and a description of their interests will be set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus when it is filed with the SEC. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Non- Offer or Solicitation This communication is for informational purpose only and not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed Business Combination and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Bullish or FPAC, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer 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. Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 3Disclaimer and Risk Factors (Cont’d) The forward-looking statements, including the Illustrative Model, contained in this presentation are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. This presentation, including the Illustrative Model, includes certain financial measures not presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS ). These non-IFRS financial measures are not measures of financial performance in accordance with IFRS and may exclude items that are significant in understanding and assessing financial results. Therefore, these measures should not be considered in isolation or as on alternative to net income, cash flows from operations or other measures of profitability, liquidity or performance under IFRS. You should be aware that the presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies. Bullish believes these non-IFRS measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends. These non-IFRS financial measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments about which expense and income are excluded or included in determining these non-IFRS financial measures. Due to the high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of some of the information excluded from these illustrative measures, together with some of the excluded information not being ascertainable or accessible, Bullish is unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in the most directly comparable IFRS financial measures without unreasonable effort. Consequently, no disclosure of estimated comparable IFRS measures is included and no reconciliation of the forward-looking non-IFRS financial measures is included. This Illustrative Model contains financial scenarios with respect to Bullish's prospective financial scenarios. Independent auditors have not audited, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to such financial scenarios for the purpose of their inclusion in this presentation, and accordingly, cannot express on opinion or provide any other form of assurance with respect thereto for the purpose of this presentation. These scenarios should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results. The assumptions and estimates underlying the Illustrative Model are inherently uncertain and are subject too 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. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the prospective scenarios are indicative of the future performance of Bullish or that actual results will not differ materially from those presented in the Illustrative Model. Inclusion of the Illustrative Model in this presentation should not be regarded as a representation by any person that the results contained therein will be achieved. In this presentation, FPAC and Bullish rely on and refer to certain information and statistics obtained from third-party sources which they believe to be reliable. Neither FPAC nor Bullish has independently verified the accuracy or completeness of any such third- party information. Where to Find Certain Important Information In connection with the proposed Business Combination, the successor public entity intends to file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form F-4 containing a preliminary proxy statement and a preliminary prospectus, and after the registration statement is declared effective, FPAC will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed Business Combination to its shareholders. This presentation does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed Business Combination and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the Business Combination. FPAC’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/prospectus and other documents filed in connection with the proposed Business Combination, as these materials will contain important information about FPAC, Bullish and the Business Combination. When available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials for the proposed Business Combination will be mailed to shareholders of FPAC as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed Business Combination. Shareholders will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC, without charge, once available, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: Far Peak Acquisition Corporation, 511 6th Ave #7342, New York, NY 10011. Participants in the Solicitation FPAC, Bullish and their respective directors and executive officers, other members of management and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the proposed Business Combination under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of FPAC is set forth in FPAC’s IPO Prospectus dated December 2, 2020 filed with the SEC on December 3, 2020. Information regarding other persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the shareholders in connection with the potential transaction and a description of their interests will be set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus when it is filed with the SEC. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Non- Offer or Solicitation This communication is for informational purpose only and not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed Business Combination and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Bullish or FPAC, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer 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. Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 3
Disclaimer and Risk Factors (Cont’d) Risk Factors Bullish is subject to a broad spectrum of risks and uncertainties that may lead to actual events, results or performance to differ materially from what is represented in this presentation. Key risk factors include: Risks related to the timing and likelihood of completing the transaction due to closing conditions not being satisfied or failure to obtain the necessary approvals i.e. shareholders or regulators. As an early stage company entering a highly competitive market with a limited operating history, the operations of Bullish are nascent, unproven and subject to material legal, regulatory, operational, reputational, tax and other risks. If Bullish fails to attract customers, its business, operating results and financial condition may be significantly harmed. The future development and growth of crypto assets is subject to a variety of factors that are difficult to predict and evaluate. If crypto assets do not grow as Bullish expects, Bullish’s business, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected. Bullish has not yet fully developed, tested or launched any products and its business is not assured to be profitable. The assets and revenues of Bullish are substantially correlated to the prices and volatility of crypto assets. If such price declines, Bullish’s business, operating results, and financial condition would be adversely affected. Bullish’s business may require regulatory licenses and qualifications that Bullish does not currently have and that may be costly and time-consuming to obtain and, even if obtained, may subsequently be revoked. Bullish considers many factors in determining in which markets to offer services, and financial penalties and regulatory censure may be among the risks relating to any particular market. Bullish relies heavily on the use of innovative technology to service its business, however it may not be successful in developing and deploying the necessary technology. Cyberattacks and security breaches of Bullish’s platform, or those impacting Bullish’s customers or third parties, could adversely impact Bullish’s brand and reputation and its business, operating results and financial condition. Bullish’s failure to safeguard and manage its customers’ fiat currencies and crypto assets could adversely impact its business, operating results and financial condition. The loss or destruction of private keys required to access any crypto assets held in custody for Bullish’s own account or for its customers may be irreversible. If Bullish is unable to access its private keys or if Bullish experiences a hack or other data loss relating to its ability to access any crypto assets, it could cause regulatory scrutiny, reputational harm, and other losses. Legal, regulatory and accounting rules, standards and practices relating to cryptocurrencies and Bullish products are uncertain and still developing. Changes and developments in these or a failure to properly characterize or assess accounting treatment may adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial condition and may, in some cases, lead to licensing requirements, regulatory scrutiny, investigations, fines, restatements, and other penalties. Bullish’s business will rely on Block.one and other third-party vendors and service providers for material aspects of its operations, requiring entering appropriate contracting arrangements. Accounting and tax treatment of Bullish activities in different jurisdictions may change or be uncertain. If such accounting and tax treatment changes or such activities are not properly characterized for accounting or tax purposes, Bullish’s financial position and performance could be adversely affected. Industry data, projections and estimates contained in this presentation are inherently uncertain, subject to interpretation and may not have been independently verified. Bullish’s business requires a significant deployment of compliance programs and internal controls directed at dealing with extensive regulatory obligations. Such programs and controls are in general still developing in the crypto industry and if Bullish’s programs and controls are not effective or a regulator considers them insufficient the consequences may include reputational harm, regulatory enforcement action and affect Bullish’s ability to conduct business. The foregoing summarizes certain of the general risks related to the business of Bullish, and such list is not exhaustive. The foregoing list has been prepared solely for purpose of assisting interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to the Business Combination and not for any other purpose. You should carefully consider these risks and uncertainties together with the other available information and should carry out your own diligence and consult with your own financial and legal advisors. A more expansive description of the key risk factors will be filed with the SEC as part of the Form F-4 registration statement referred to above and in subsequent filings with the SEC, and such risk factors will be more extensive than, and may differ significantly from, the above summary. Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 4Disclaimer and Risk Factors (Cont’d) Risk Factors Bullish is subject to a broad spectrum of risks and uncertainties that may lead to actual events, results or performance to differ materially from what is represented in this presentation. Key risk factors include: Risks related to the timing and likelihood of completing the transaction due to closing conditions not being satisfied or failure to obtain the necessary approvals i.e. shareholders or regulators. As an early stage company entering a highly competitive market with a limited operating history, the operations of Bullish are nascent, unproven and subject to material legal, regulatory, operational, reputational, tax and other risks. If Bullish fails to attract customers, its business, operating results and financial condition may be significantly harmed. The future development and growth of crypto assets is subject to a variety of factors that are difficult to predict and evaluate. If crypto assets do not grow as Bullish expects, Bullish’s business, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected. Bullish has not yet fully developed, tested or launched any products and its business is not assured to be profitable. The assets and revenues of Bullish are substantially correlated to the prices and volatility of crypto assets. If such price declines, Bullish’s business, operating results, and financial condition would be adversely affected. Bullish’s business may require regulatory licenses and qualifications that Bullish does not currently have and that may be costly and time-consuming to obtain and, even if obtained, may subsequently be revoked. Bullish considers many factors in determining in which markets to offer services, and financial penalties and regulatory censure may be among the risks relating to any particular market. Bullish relies heavily on the use of innovative technology to service its business, however it may not be successful in developing and deploying the necessary technology. Cyberattacks and security breaches of Bullish’s platform, or those impacting Bullish’s customers or third parties, could adversely impact Bullish’s brand and reputation and its business, operating results and financial condition. Bullish’s failure to safeguard and manage its customers’ fiat currencies and crypto assets could adversely impact its business, operating results and financial condition. The loss or destruction of private keys required to access any crypto assets held in custody for Bullish’s own account or for its customers may be irreversible. If Bullish is unable to access its private keys or if Bullish experiences a hack or other data loss relating to its ability to access any crypto assets, it could cause regulatory scrutiny, reputational harm, and other losses. Legal, regulatory and accounting rules, standards and practices relating to cryptocurrencies and Bullish products are uncertain and still developing. Changes and developments in these or a failure to properly characterize or assess accounting treatment may adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial condition and may, in some cases, lead to licensing requirements, regulatory scrutiny, investigations, fines, restatements, and other penalties. Bullish’s business will rely on Block.one and other third-party vendors and service providers for material aspects of its operations, requiring entering appropriate contracting arrangements. Accounting and tax treatment of Bullish activities in different jurisdictions may change or be uncertain. If such accounting and tax treatment changes or such activities are not properly characterized for accounting or tax purposes, Bullish’s financial position and performance could be adversely affected. Industry data, projections and estimates contained in this presentation are inherently uncertain, subject to interpretation and may not have been independently verified. Bullish’s business requires a significant deployment of compliance programs and internal controls directed at dealing with extensive regulatory obligations. Such programs and controls are in general still developing in the crypto industry and if Bullish’s programs and controls are not effective or a regulator considers them insufficient the consequences may include reputational harm, regulatory enforcement action and affect Bullish’s ability to conduct business. The foregoing summarizes certain of the general risks related to the business of Bullish, and such list is not exhaustive. The foregoing list has been prepared solely for purpose of assisting interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to the Business Combination and not for any other purpose. You should carefully consider these risks and uncertainties together with the other available information and should carry out your own diligence and consult with your own financial and legal advisors. A more expansive description of the key risk factors will be filed with the SEC as part of the Form F-4 registration statement referred to above and in subsequent filings with the SEC, and such risk factors will be more extensive than, and may differ significantly from, the above summary. Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 4
Bullish Leadership 1 Chairman Chief Executive Officer Co-Founder and CEO of Block.one Former President of NYSE Visionary founder with track record of World-class exchange leader for 15 years exceptional shareholder returns Heavily involved in several initiatives at ICE that contributed Led the successful creation of a new to outsized share price performance, outperforming 2 blockchain software that has led exchange peers by 3.1x and the S&P 500 by 4.6x Thomas Brendan to many successful blockchain Farley Blumer Led five different regulated exchanges, one clearing implementations including the organization and one broker-dealer EOS blockchain Implemented many major strategic initiatives including Based in Asia Pacific for 15+ years with large strategic M&A (NYSE, IDC) and internal projects (NYSE experience building organizations trading technology reboot, etc.) specializing in gaming, digital assets and Invested US$10m in Coinbase on behalf of the NYSE in 2013 collaborative data-sharing ecosystems and as President NYSE Group where he increased tech listings market share and built new trading technology from scratch for the largest exchange in the world Advisory Board Peter Thiel Alan Howard Richard Li Christian Angermayer Senior Advisor Senior Advisor Senior Advisor Senior Advisor 1. Thomas Farley to be appointed CEO of Bullish post transaction close 2. Market data from May 2006 to May 2018. Exchange peers include CME Group, NASDAQ Group, Deutsche Borse and LSE Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 5Bullish Leadership 1 Chairman Chief Executive Officer Co-Founder and CEO of Block.one Former President of NYSE Visionary founder with track record of World-class exchange leader for 15 years exceptional shareholder returns Heavily involved in several initiatives at ICE that contributed Led the successful creation of a new to outsized share price performance, outperforming 2 blockchain software that has led exchange peers by 3.1x and the S&P 500 by 4.6x Thomas Brendan to many successful blockchain Farley Blumer Led five different regulated exchanges, one clearing implementations including the organization and one broker-dealer EOS blockchain Implemented many major strategic initiatives including Based in Asia Pacific for 15+ years with large strategic M&A (NYSE, IDC) and internal projects (NYSE experience building organizations trading technology reboot, etc.) specializing in gaming, digital assets and Invested US$10m in Coinbase on behalf of the NYSE in 2013 collaborative data-sharing ecosystems and as President NYSE Group where he increased tech listings market share and built new trading technology from scratch for the largest exchange in the world Advisory Board Peter Thiel Alan Howard Richard Li Christian Angermayer Senior Advisor Senior Advisor Senior Advisor Senior Advisor 1. Thomas Farley to be appointed CEO of Bullish post transaction close 2. Market data from May 2006 to May 2018. Exchange peers include CME Group, NASDAQ Group, Deutsche Borse and LSE Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 5
The Bitcoin and crypto liquidity market is lucrative but inefficient, and primarily consists of exchanges that prosper at the expense of asset holders Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 6The Bitcoin and crypto liquidity market is lucrative but inefficient, and primarily consists of exchanges that prosper at the expense of asset holders Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 6
Exchange Revenues Exceed US$70b per Annum YTD 2021 Annualized Volume Mix and Estimated Revenue Pool May 15, 2021 Spot and Derivative Volume Mix by Trading Venue EOS Binance 5% Kraken 43% 4% FTX 4% OKEX ETH 7% US$70b+ BTC 37% 58% Other 15% Huobi 15% Coinbase Pro 11% Note: Company estimate for annual industry revenues based on applying a revenue capture Calculated using Coingecko 24h volume data of fiat and stablecoin pairs as of May 15, 2021 of 10bps to January - April 2021 spot and derivative crypto volumes. Coin volume mix is based on 2021 spot volumes through May 15, 2021 of launch pairs Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 8 8Exchange Revenues Exceed US$70b per Annum YTD 2021 Annualized Volume Mix and Estimated Revenue Pool May 15, 2021 Spot and Derivative Volume Mix by Trading Venue EOS Binance 5% Kraken 43% 4% FTX 4% OKEX ETH 7% US$70b+ BTC 37% 58% Other 15% Huobi 15% Coinbase Pro 11% Note: Company estimate for annual industry revenues based on applying a revenue capture Calculated using Coingecko 24h volume data of fiat and stablecoin pairs as of May 15, 2021 of 10bps to January - April 2021 spot and derivative crypto volumes. Coin volume mix is based on 2021 spot volumes through May 15, 2021 of launch pairs Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 8 8
Bitcoin and crypto holders, who provide liquidity and the network eec ff ts that exchanges rely upon, typically reap none of the rewards Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 9Bitcoin and crypto holders, who provide liquidity and the network eec ff ts that exchanges rely upon, typically reap none of the rewards Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 9
Asset holders are further harmed by these market ineiciencies in the f ff orm of suppressed asset appreciation Excessive Excessive Downward Volatility Fees Sell-Pressure Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 10Asset holders are further harmed by these market ineiciencies in the f ff orm of suppressed asset appreciation Excessive Excessive Downward Volatility Fees Sell-Pressure Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 10
Excessive volatility and liquidity fragmentation expose traders to hidden slippage costs Other Exchange Exchanges Trader Exchange Market Fees Making Fees Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 11Excessive volatility and liquidity fragmentation expose traders to hidden slippage costs Other Exchange Exchanges Trader Exchange Market Fees Making Fees Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 11
In response to this inequity, we have seen the astronomical rise of decentralized finance (DeFi) over the last 12 months Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 12In response to this inequity, we have seen the astronomical rise of decentralized finance (DeFi) over the last 12 months Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 12
We redesigned the “exchange” to benefit asset holders, enable traders, and increase market integrity #bullish Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 14We redesigned the “exchange” to benefit asset holders, enable traders, and increase market integrity #bullish Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 14
Bullish Combines the Best of Central Order Books and DeFi Exchanges Bullish + Proprietary hybrid order book combines Traditional Crypto Exchanges Decentralized Finance Exchanges Liquidity Pool capability with a CLOB + Deterministic liquidity and lending with High performance Central Limit Order + Liquidity Pools align interests and attract + Book (CLOB) deep and stable liquidity predictable pricing and depth across + Low transaction fees + Deterministic liquidity and lending with market conditions predictable pricing and depth across + Maintains user and trading method + Low transaction fees market conditions privacy + - Lack of compliance Compliance frameworks + Robust compliance - Lack of scalability - + Rely on external market makers for the High performance and transaction - provision of liquidity in the book High transaction costs throughput - - Misaligned incentives between users and Lack of privacy + Maintains user and trading method company resulting in less liquidity - Lack of support for high frequency trading privacy - Probabilistic liquidation algorithms + Immutable proof of transactions published on a public blockchain Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 15Bullish Combines the Best of Central Order Books and DeFi Exchanges Bullish + Proprietary hybrid order book combines Traditional Crypto Exchanges Decentralized Finance Exchanges Liquidity Pool capability with a CLOB + Deterministic liquidity and lending with High performance Central Limit Order + Liquidity Pools align interests and attract + Book (CLOB) deep and stable liquidity predictable pricing and depth across + Low transaction fees + Deterministic liquidity and lending with market conditions predictable pricing and depth across + Maintains user and trading method + Low transaction fees market conditions privacy + - Lack of compliance Compliance frameworks + Robust compliance - Lack of scalability - + Rely on external market makers for the High performance and transaction - provision of liquidity in the book High transaction costs throughput - - Misaligned incentives between users and Lack of privacy + Maintains user and trading method company resulting in less liquidity - Lack of support for high frequency trading privacy - Probabilistic liquidation algorithms + Immutable proof of transactions published on a public blockchain Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 15
Bullish is powered by Liquidity Pools that are optimized to generate yield Automate Portfolio Management Earn Passive Income Deposit weighted portfolio of two assets, Trading Fees Liquidity Pool trading fees • Real time rebalancing. LMT order fees • ex. 50% BTC & 50% USD 90% BTC & 10% EOS Lending Yield Margin lending algorithms built into the trading 7 day withdraw engine add additional yield on deposited assets with deterministic liquidation assurance Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 16Bullish is powered by Liquidity Pools that are optimized to generate yield Automate Portfolio Management Earn Passive Income Deposit weighted portfolio of two assets, Trading Fees Liquidity Pool trading fees • Real time rebalancing. LMT order fees • ex. 50% BTC & 50% USD 90% BTC & 10% EOS Lending Yield Margin lending algorithms built into the trading 7 day withdraw engine add additional yield on deposited assets with deterministic liquidation assurance Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 16
Traders Experience the Bullish Hybrid Order Book Hybrid Order Book Bid Ask Depth Benefits to Traders Price Deep and predictable liquidity across highly variable market conditions Deterministic margin lending that is transparent and designed to remain financially solvent The Bullish AMM will provide liquidity at prices calculated deterministically based on the size of the Liquidity Pool and the No taker fees ratio of the assets in it Customers can also post limit orders in addition to the Liquidity Pool liquidity, creating greater depth in the order book Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 18Traders Experience the Bullish Hybrid Order Book Hybrid Order Book Bid Ask Depth Benefits to Traders Price Deep and predictable liquidity across highly variable market conditions Deterministic margin lending that is transparent and designed to remain financially solvent The Bullish AMM will provide liquidity at prices calculated deterministically based on the size of the Liquidity Pool and the No taker fees ratio of the assets in it Customers can also post limit orders in addition to the Liquidity Pool liquidity, creating greater depth in the order book Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 18
1 Bullish's US$6.5b treasury will participate in the Liquidity Pools to generate revenue and reinforce competitive advantages 1. Refer to Illustrative Transaction Summary. Participation amount will vary Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 191 Bullish's US$6.5b treasury will participate in the Liquidity Pools to generate revenue and reinforce competitive advantages 1. Refer to Illustrative Transaction Summary. Participation amount will vary Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 19
The Bullish Treasury Earns and Adds Liquidity Creates Barriers and Competitive Creates Trust and Displays Alignment Advantages Compounding earnings from Market leading balance sheet strength and By removing dependence on third-party pair-driven revenue streams such its deployment across Bullish's own liquidity providers, the Bullish Liquidity as trading and lending products gives users comfort in both Pool creates market permanence and exchange stability and product quality prioritizes Liquidity Pool return optimization as opposed to adopting a classic “race to the bottom” fee structure Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 20The Bullish Treasury Earns and Adds Liquidity Creates Barriers and Competitive Creates Trust and Displays Alignment Advantages Compounding earnings from Market leading balance sheet strength and By removing dependence on third-party pair-driven revenue streams such its deployment across Bullish's own liquidity providers, the Bullish Liquidity as trading and lending products gives users comfort in both Pool creates market permanence and exchange stability and product quality prioritizes Liquidity Pool return optimization as opposed to adopting a classic “race to the bottom” fee structure Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 20
Bullish Launch Expected To Coincide With Public Market Entry Early 2019 July 2021 2H 2021 1 Bullish Invite-only Pilot for Oicial Public L ff aunch Conceptualization Institutional and with Bullish Liquidity for Retail Traders Retail Clients November 2020 2H 2021 TBC 2021 Closed Internal Beta with Institutional/ Scaling Third- Beta with Limited Arbs/Systematics Party Liquidity Pilot Website Note: Planned dates subject to change. Beta onwards contingent on GFSC DLT License 1. July 2021 Pilot will be paper-trading only Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 22Bullish Launch Expected To Coincide With Public Market Entry Early 2019 July 2021 2H 2021 1 Bullish Invite-only Pilot for Oicial Public L ff aunch Conceptualization Institutional and with Bullish Liquidity for Retail Traders Retail Clients November 2020 2H 2021 TBC 2021 Closed Internal Beta with Institutional/ Scaling Third- Beta with Limited Arbs/Systematics Party Liquidity Pilot Website Note: Planned dates subject to change. Beta onwards contingent on GFSC DLT License 1. July 2021 Pilot will be paper-trading only Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 22
Illustrative Transaction Summary (US$ and millions, except per share figures) 1 Sources & Uses Pro Forma Valuation Share Price US$10 Sources Amount % Pro Forma Shares Outstanding (millions of shares) 903 Cash in Trust US$600 6.6% Pro Forma Equity Value US$9,027 PIPE US$300 3.3% (+) PF Debt - - (-) Pro Forma Cash to Balance Sheet US$1,620 Equity Rollover US$8,127 90.0% 2 (-) Market Value of BTC US$4,826 2 Total Sources US$9,027 100.0% (-) Market Value of EOS US$81 Pro Forma Enterprise Value US$2,500 US$6.5b of 3 Pro Forma Ownership Uses Amount % Balance Sheet 2 Assets Cash to Balance Sheet US$840 9.3% Far Peak Sponsor Shares 1.1% PIPE Investors Equity Rollover US$8,127 90.0% 3.3% Far Peak Public Investors 6.6% Transaction Costs US$60 0.7% Total Uses US$9,027 100.0% Bullish Equity Holders 89.0% 1. Assumes no redemptions 2. Bullish cash, BTC and EOS holdings as of July 2, 2021. Assumes 141,951 BTC priced at US$34,000 and 20,200,006 EOS priced at US$4.00. Subject to asset reallocation by Bullish Treasury. Crypto assets to be priced at deal closing 3. Does not include the impact of FPAC warrants. Numbers rounded to add to 100% where applicable Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 23Illustrative Transaction Summary (US$ and millions, except per share figures) 1 Sources & Uses Pro Forma Valuation Share Price US$10 Sources Amount % Pro Forma Shares Outstanding (millions of shares) 903 Cash in Trust US$600 6.6% Pro Forma Equity Value US$9,027 PIPE US$300 3.3% (+) PF Debt - - (-) Pro Forma Cash to Balance Sheet US$1,620 Equity Rollover US$8,127 90.0% 2 (-) Market Value of BTC US$4,826 2 Total Sources US$9,027 100.0% (-) Market Value of EOS US$81 Pro Forma Enterprise Value US$2,500 US$6.5b of 3 Pro Forma Ownership Uses Amount % Balance Sheet 2 Assets Cash to Balance Sheet US$840 9.3% Far Peak Sponsor Shares 1.1% PIPE Investors Equity Rollover US$8,127 90.0% 3.3% Far Peak Public Investors 6.6% Transaction Costs US$60 0.7% Total Uses US$9,027 100.0% Bullish Equity Holders 89.0% 1. Assumes no redemptions 2. Bullish cash, BTC and EOS holdings as of July 2, 2021. Assumes 141,951 BTC priced at US$34,000 and 20,200,006 EOS priced at US$4.00. Subject to asset reallocation by Bullish Treasury. Crypto assets to be priced at deal closing 3. Does not include the impact of FPAC warrants. Numbers rounded to add to 100% where applicable Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 23
A Bullish Investment 1 Growing cryptocurrency US$6.5b balance sheet The Bullish leadership Innovative hybrid order market represents a is a strategic asset and team has an exceptional book with a clear path significant opportunity allows Bullish to deliver track record of to exchange scale and as mainstream deep and high-quality shareholder value creation revenues institutions increasingly liquidity in available in the financial services embrace the asset class trading pairs and blockchain industries 1. Refer to Illustrative Transaction Summary Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 24A Bullish Investment 1 Growing cryptocurrency US$6.5b balance sheet The Bullish leadership Innovative hybrid order market represents a is a strategic asset and team has an exceptional book with a clear path significant opportunity allows Bullish to deliver track record of to exchange scale and as mainstream deep and high-quality shareholder value creation revenues institutions increasingly liquidity in available in the financial services embrace the asset class trading pairs and blockchain industries 1. Refer to Illustrative Transaction Summary Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 24
Bullish Exchange May 01, 2021 Confidential property of block.one. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from block.one. 25Bullish Exchange May 01, 2021 Confidential property of block.one. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from block.one. 25
Bullish Exchange How Bullish Generates Revenues Exchange Revenues primarily from: Market Making Revenues – Fees generated from trading activity on the hybrid order book, which comprises market Margin Market maker fees and LMT order fees Interest Fees Making Fees Margin Revenues – Fees generated from trading activity Spot (Maker) Fees: attributed to margin trading and interest received for the 1 10 bp provision of margin trading Net Revenues Spread Bullish Exchange Liquidity Treasury Management Traders Providers Charge 25% on all revenue Treasury Management - revenue generated from asset allocation, No Taker Share Fees Weighted primarily from the Liquidity Pools of the Exchange Bullish Treasury 1. Represents initial planned spread Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 29Bullish Exchange How Bullish Generates Revenues Exchange Revenues primarily from: Market Making Revenues – Fees generated from trading activity on the hybrid order book, which comprises market Margin Market maker fees and LMT order fees Interest Fees Making Fees Margin Revenues – Fees generated from trading activity Spot (Maker) Fees: attributed to margin trading and interest received for the 1 10 bp provision of margin trading Net Revenues Spread Bullish Exchange Liquidity Treasury Management Traders Providers Charge 25% on all revenue Treasury Management - revenue generated from asset allocation, No Taker Share Fees Weighted primarily from the Liquidity Pools of the Exchange Bullish Treasury 1. Represents initial planned spread Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 29
Bullish Exchange Strategic Growth Framework Crypto is relatively nascent compared to equities, fixed income and other asset classes… …providing Bullish opportunity for growth through M&A and new product development Experienced management team with Young, but rapidly growing Public currency will attract demonstrated M&A experience industry acquisition targets Possible Growth Areas Vertical Integration Trading Products On-Ramps/Off-Ramps Geographic Providing deeper offering in regions Clearinghouse and Offering futures (dates and Providing superior on-ramps such as Asia and United States custody functionality perpetual), options on spot and off-ramps between and options on futures crypto and fiat Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 30Bullish Exchange Strategic Growth Framework Crypto is relatively nascent compared to equities, fixed income and other asset classes… …providing Bullish opportunity for growth through M&A and new product development Experienced management team with Young, but rapidly growing Public currency will attract demonstrated M&A experience industry acquisition targets Possible Growth Areas Vertical Integration Trading Products On-Ramps/Off-Ramps Geographic Providing deeper offering in regions Clearinghouse and Offering futures (dates and Providing superior on-ramps such as Asia and United States custody functionality perpetual), options on spot and off-ramps between and options on futures crypto and fiat Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 30
Crypto Market Dynamics May 01, 2021 Confidential property of block.one. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from block.one. 31Crypto Market Dynamics May 01, 2021 Confidential property of block.one. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from block.one. 31
Crypto Market Dynamics Crypto is a Large, Rapidly Growing and Evolving Market Crypto markets are growing exponentially both in terms of market capitalization and trading volumes As trading volume and institutional cryptocurrency activity continues to increase, there will be greater demand for high quality liquidity and a trusted platform 1 Bitcoin Daily Trading Volume Logarithmic Scale BTC/USD YTD Average Daily Volume: US$70 billion 1,000,000.00 100,000.00 10,000.00 1,000.00 1 Bitcoin 100.00 2 Apple LTM Average 2 10.00 Square LTM Average US Equity 2020 Average 1.00 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 1. Source: CoinMarketCap as of May 7, 2021 2. Source: S&P CapitalIQ as of May 7, 2021 Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 32Crypto Market Dynamics Crypto is a Large, Rapidly Growing and Evolving Market Crypto markets are growing exponentially both in terms of market capitalization and trading volumes As trading volume and institutional cryptocurrency activity continues to increase, there will be greater demand for high quality liquidity and a trusted platform 1 Bitcoin Daily Trading Volume Logarithmic Scale BTC/USD YTD Average Daily Volume: US$70 billion 1,000,000.00 100,000.00 10,000.00 1,000.00 1 Bitcoin 100.00 2 Apple LTM Average 2 10.00 Square LTM Average US Equity 2020 Average 1.00 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 1. Source: CoinMarketCap as of May 7, 2021 2. Source: S&P CapitalIQ as of May 7, 2021 Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 32
Crypto Market Dynamics Key Growth Drivers of Crypto Increased Access to Institutional and Corporate Expanding Global Retail Adoption Trading Adoption Acceptance 86% 8% Familiar brands providing Over $64 billion in institutional 3 of central banks are of US individuals own increased access to crypto AUM 1 2 considering digital currencies crypto cryptocurrency trading Corporate treasuries beginning 21% to embrace crypto assets of US individuals expect 2 to own crypto 1. Source: Survey by Bank of International Settlements which interviewed 65 central banks (February 2021) 2. Source: ING International Survey, Mobile Banking – cryptocurrency (2018) 3. Source: CoinShares Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly (May 3, 2021) Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 33Crypto Market Dynamics Key Growth Drivers of Crypto Increased Access to Institutional and Corporate Expanding Global Retail Adoption Trading Adoption Acceptance 86% 8% Familiar brands providing Over $64 billion in institutional 3 of central banks are of US individuals own increased access to crypto AUM 1 2 considering digital currencies crypto cryptocurrency trading Corporate treasuries beginning 21% to embrace crypto assets of US individuals expect 2 to own crypto 1. Source: Survey by Bank of International Settlements which interviewed 65 central banks (February 2021) 2. Source: ING International Survey, Mobile Banking – cryptocurrency (2018) 3. Source: CoinShares Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly (May 3, 2021) Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 33
Crypto Market Dynamics Bancor-Based DeFi Liquidity Pools for the Largest Crypto Assets Have Generated Significant Liquidity and Trading Volume Uniswap V2 ETH-USDT ADV / Pool Size 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% Bullish Simulation 10% 0% Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 30-Day V2 ETH-USDT 60-Day V2 ETH-USDT 90-Day V2 ETH-USDT 180-Day V2 ETH-USDT Bullish Simulation Source: Uniswap Note: Data incorporates the ratio of the simple (unweighted) moving average volume for a given period of time to the simple (unweighted) moving average Liquidity Pool size for the same time period Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 34Crypto Market Dynamics Bancor-Based DeFi Liquidity Pools for the Largest Crypto Assets Have Generated Significant Liquidity and Trading Volume Uniswap V2 ETH-USDT ADV / Pool Size 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% Bullish Simulation 10% 0% Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 30-Day V2 ETH-USDT 60-Day V2 ETH-USDT 90-Day V2 ETH-USDT 180-Day V2 ETH-USDT Bullish Simulation Source: Uniswap Note: Data incorporates the ratio of the simple (unweighted) moving average volume for a given period of time to the simple (unweighted) moving average Liquidity Pool size for the same time period Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 34
Appendix I Go-to-Market Plan May 01, 2021 Confidential property of block.one. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from block.one. 35Appendix I Go-to-Market Plan May 01, 2021 Confidential property of block.one. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from block.one. 35
Appendix I : Go-to-Market Plan Global Reach Key markets at launch Target markets where licensing approach is being determined Note: Available features may vary by market subject to applicable regulatory constraints. Bullish intends to hold only a GFSC DLT license at launch. We intend to comply with marketing rules in key markets Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 36Appendix I : Go-to-Market Plan Global Reach Key markets at launch Target markets where licensing approach is being determined Note: Available features may vary by market subject to applicable regulatory constraints. Bullish intends to hold only a GFSC DLT license at launch. We intend to comply with marketing rules in key markets Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 36
Appendix I : Go-to-Market Plan Retail and Institutional Segments Institutional Segment Institutions Institutional Investors: Companies whose primary business is investing Institutional Investors Financial Services Corporates Other Corporates Financial Services Corporates: Other financial services companies who are actively involved in the crypto market Crypto Crypto Crypto Miners & Corporate Crypto Other Corporates: Other companies who produce, hold, or Systemic Hedge Prime Block Treasury Market manage crypto assets Funds Funds Brokers Producers Makers 1 Overall Market Size: Global with 400+ institutions Mass Retail Crypto Advanced Retail Retail Segment Descriptions Investors Enthusiasts Investors VIP/Whales Advanced Retail Investors Population Size Large Medium Medium Small VIP/Whales Crypto Knowledge Low High High High Global with focus on Asia Investment Knowledge Low Low High High 1 Transaction Size Small Small-Med Med-Large Significant Overall Market Size: 40m+ users Trading Frequency Passive Passive Active Active % HODLRs Medium High Low Medium 1. Source: Company estimates of global potential TAM Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 37Appendix I : Go-to-Market Plan Retail and Institutional Segments Institutional Segment Institutions Institutional Investors: Companies whose primary business is investing Institutional Investors Financial Services Corporates Other Corporates Financial Services Corporates: Other financial services companies who are actively involved in the crypto market Crypto Crypto Crypto Miners & Corporate Crypto Other Corporates: Other companies who produce, hold, or Systemic Hedge Prime Block Treasury Market manage crypto assets Funds Funds Brokers Producers Makers 1 Overall Market Size: Global with 400+ institutions Mass Retail Crypto Advanced Retail Retail Segment Descriptions Investors Enthusiasts Investors VIP/Whales Advanced Retail Investors Population Size Large Medium Medium Small VIP/Whales Crypto Knowledge Low High High High Global with focus on Asia Investment Knowledge Low Low High High 1 Transaction Size Small Small-Med Med-Large Significant Overall Market Size: 40m+ users Trading Frequency Passive Passive Active Active % HODLRs Medium High Low Medium 1. Source: Company estimates of global potential TAM Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 37
Appendix II Liquidity Pool Primer May 01, 2021 Confidential property of block.one. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from block.one. 38Appendix II Liquidity Pool Primer May 01, 2021 Confidential property of block.one. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from block.one. 38
Appendix II : Liquidity Pool Primer What is a Liquidity Pool? USD / BTC Pool USD / EOS Pool USD USD Assets in Liquidity Pools are always held as pairs, segregated for trading pairs available on the 1 exchange and for which Liquidity Pools exists X Holding separate pairs of assets in Liquidity Pools is EOS BTC critical to the price formation process and functioning of the Pricing Algorithm and Hybrid order book Liquidity Pool Liquidity Pool Liquidity Pool A A A B B B Price of asset Relative value Price variation Market forces rises with of asset B to between venues balance prices scarcity, asset A drops, incentivizes incentivizing incentivizing arbitrage Over time prices sale into the exchange of reflect “true” Liquidity Pool asset A for Driven by supply market asset B & demand Initial Equilibrium Price Disconnect Market Pursues Equilibrium Note: In extreme market conditions liquidity pool(s) may need to be paused 1. Liquidity Pools give direct participation and are not technically 'pools' Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 39Appendix II : Liquidity Pool Primer What is a Liquidity Pool? USD / BTC Pool USD / EOS Pool USD USD Assets in Liquidity Pools are always held as pairs, segregated for trading pairs available on the 1 exchange and for which Liquidity Pools exists X Holding separate pairs of assets in Liquidity Pools is EOS BTC critical to the price formation process and functioning of the Pricing Algorithm and Hybrid order book Liquidity Pool Liquidity Pool Liquidity Pool A A A B B B Price of asset Relative value Price variation Market forces rises with of asset B to between venues balance prices scarcity, asset A drops, incentivizes incentivizing incentivizing arbitrage Over time prices sale into the exchange of reflect “true” Liquidity Pool asset A for Driven by supply market asset B & demand Initial Equilibrium Price Disconnect Market Pursues Equilibrium Note: In extreme market conditions liquidity pool(s) may need to be paused 1. Liquidity Pools give direct participation and are not technically 'pools' Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 39
Appendix II : Liquidity Pool Primer Bullish’s Strategic Balance Sheet Provides a Liquidity and Price Advantage Larger Liquidity Pools allow for better depth of market (illustrative) Smaller Liquidity Pool $5 million + 100 BTC Client Buying BTC Bid Ask $5 million + ($50,000 x 1 BTC) Hypothetical situation where the market price is Depth of = $50,010 ask for 1 BTC 100 BTC – 1 BTC determined by the BTC to USD ratio. Book $5 million + ($50,000 x 10 BTC) Price 1 10 = $61,111 ask for 10 BTC 100 BTC – 10 BTC Bullish Liquidity Pool $5 billion + 100,000 BTC Client Buying BTC Bid Ask $5 billion + ($50,000 x 1 BTC) With a larger Bullish Liquidity Pool and hybrid order book, = $50,001 ask for 1 BTC pricing is less impacted by a single trade. Therefore 100,000 BTC – 1 BTC Depth of Bullish is able to have a better depth of book at the Book same price level of competing market maker. $5 billion + ($50,000 x 10 BTC) = $50,010 ask for 10 BTC 100,000 BTC – 10 BTC Price 1 10 Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 40Appendix II : Liquidity Pool Primer Bullish’s Strategic Balance Sheet Provides a Liquidity and Price Advantage Larger Liquidity Pools allow for better depth of market (illustrative) Smaller Liquidity Pool $5 million + 100 BTC Client Buying BTC Bid Ask $5 million + ($50,000 x 1 BTC) Hypothetical situation where the market price is Depth of = $50,010 ask for 1 BTC 100 BTC – 1 BTC determined by the BTC to USD ratio. Book $5 million + ($50,000 x 10 BTC) Price 1 10 = $61,111 ask for 10 BTC 100 BTC – 10 BTC Bullish Liquidity Pool $5 billion + 100,000 BTC Client Buying BTC Bid Ask $5 billion + ($50,000 x 1 BTC) With a larger Bullish Liquidity Pool and hybrid order book, = $50,001 ask for 1 BTC pricing is less impacted by a single trade. Therefore 100,000 BTC – 1 BTC Depth of Bullish is able to have a better depth of book at the Book same price level of competing market maker. $5 billion + ($50,000 x 10 BTC) = $50,010 ask for 10 BTC 100,000 BTC – 10 BTC Price 1 10 Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 40
Appendix III Other Exchange Operations May 01, 2021 Confidential property of block.one. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from block.one. 41Appendix III Other Exchange Operations May 01, 2021 Confidential property of block.one. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from block.one. 41
Appendix III : Other Exchange Operations Bullish Exchange Overview Customer Account Customer Account 1 3 2 Trading Spot Bullish Hybrid Order Book Trading Margin Margin Wallet AB Spot Wallet AB Spot Wallet AB Margin Wallet AB A A A A Hybrid Order Book B B B B Customer Account 4 6 5 Margin Service Providing Liquidity Liquidity Services AB Pool A Margin Wallet AB Spot Wallet AB Pricing Algorithm A A A Lent Liquidity B A Unlent Lending B B B B Lent Unlent Liquidity Lending Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 42Appendix III : Other Exchange Operations Bullish Exchange Overview Customer Account Customer Account 1 3 2 Trading Spot Bullish Hybrid Order Book Trading Margin Margin Wallet AB Spot Wallet AB Spot Wallet AB Margin Wallet AB A A A A Hybrid Order Book B B B B Customer Account 4 6 5 Margin Service Providing Liquidity Liquidity Services AB Pool A Margin Wallet AB Spot Wallet AB Pricing Algorithm A A A Lent Liquidity B A Unlent Lending B B B B Lent Unlent Liquidity Lending Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 42
Appendix III : Other Exchange Operations Margin Services Leveraging stable liquidity, Bullish gives liquidity providers a uniquely safe way to lend without risk of default Low Demand High Availability High Demand Liquidity Demand Low Availability Margin Lending Depth of liquidity taken in Low liquidity demand means High liquidity demand means hybrid order book dictates high asset availability for low asset availability for available funds for margin margin lending (low fees) margin lending (high fees) lending (unused portion) Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 43Appendix III : Other Exchange Operations Margin Services Leveraging stable liquidity, Bullish gives liquidity providers a uniquely safe way to lend without risk of default Low Demand High Availability High Demand Liquidity Demand Low Availability Margin Lending Depth of liquidity taken in Low liquidity demand means High liquidity demand means hybrid order book dictates high asset availability for low asset availability for available funds for margin margin lending (low fees) margin lending (high fees) lending (unused portion) Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 43
Appendix III : Other Exchange Operations Custody Overview Security Oversight Advantage of on-chain Cash balances will be means we will always held in banks with have a real-time crypto experience A Layered Approach to Custody Security and with strong immutable ledger of fiduciary standards individual client balances that are auditable Sensitive and critical custody components and asset- based operations are cryptographically verified, signed, Segregation and attested via internal blockchains Client assets (crypto and fiat) are always held Designed to self-correct in the event of partial loss or separately from Bullish’s own assets damage of any systems or data Disaster Recovery and Back-Up Procedures Insurance Secure Geographical Distribution Signed & Attested Systems Multisig Wallets Hardened Cloud and Offline Cold Keys Cryptographic Chain of Command Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 44Appendix III : Other Exchange Operations Custody Overview Security Oversight Advantage of on-chain Cash balances will be means we will always held in banks with have a real-time crypto experience A Layered Approach to Custody Security and with strong immutable ledger of fiduciary standards individual client balances that are auditable Sensitive and critical custody components and asset- based operations are cryptographically verified, signed, Segregation and attested via internal blockchains Client assets (crypto and fiat) are always held Designed to self-correct in the event of partial loss or separately from Bullish’s own assets damage of any systems or data Disaster Recovery and Back-Up Procedures Insurance Secure Geographical Distribution Signed & Attested Systems Multisig Wallets Hardened Cloud and Offline Cold Keys Cryptographic Chain of Command Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 44
Appendix III : Other Exchange Operations Custody Overview Bank Account 3rd Party Custodian 3rd Party Custodian(s) Tiered Approach to Wallet Architecture (Customer Assets) (Customer Assets) (Bullish Operational Assets) At any time, the majority of crypto assets will be held in offline cold storage utilizing complex, multi-sig, white-list-only transfer processes. Withdrawal times are 24 - 48 hours Client deposits/withdraws Hot Wallet to/from hot wallet Customer deposits and withdrawals are made strictly via hot wallet. Operational assets outside of cold storage will be segregated across multiple hot wallets. Customer Assets Operational Assets Bullish partners with third-party custodian for cold storage services and self-managed hot wallets that are directly managed by Bullish exchange operations Wallet address 1 Wallet address 1 Bullish's approach to custody provides for segregation of customer assets from Bullish corporate assets, and reduced risk concentration across all hot and cold wallets forming a multi-tiered, Wallet address … Wallet address … layered security approach Wallet address n Wallet address n Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 45Appendix III : Other Exchange Operations Custody Overview Bank Account 3rd Party Custodian 3rd Party Custodian(s) Tiered Approach to Wallet Architecture (Customer Assets) (Customer Assets) (Bullish Operational Assets) At any time, the majority of crypto assets will be held in offline cold storage utilizing complex, multi-sig, white-list-only transfer processes. Withdrawal times are 24 - 48 hours Client deposits/withdraws Hot Wallet to/from hot wallet Customer deposits and withdrawals are made strictly via hot wallet. Operational assets outside of cold storage will be segregated across multiple hot wallets. Customer Assets Operational Assets Bullish partners with third-party custodian for cold storage services and self-managed hot wallets that are directly managed by Bullish exchange operations Wallet address 1 Wallet address 1 Bullish's approach to custody provides for segregation of customer assets from Bullish corporate assets, and reduced risk concentration across all hot and cold wallets forming a multi-tiered, Wallet address … Wallet address … layered security approach Wallet address n Wallet address n Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 45
Appendix IV Compliance and Regulation May 01, 2021 Confidential property of block.one. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from block.one. 46Appendix IV Compliance and Regulation May 01, 2021 Confidential property of block.one. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from block.one. 46
Appendix IV : Compliance and Regulation Bullish Has a Robust, Institutional Caliber Regulatory Compliance Framework Oversight Quarterly reporting to the board Negative advice reporting Application and regulatory coordination Regulatory Licensing Board and Senior management advisory Policy Compliance (Compliance risk & controls) Support Regulatory change management Incident & Breach Management Policy monitoring approach Compliance New product review and approval Assurance & Compliance Framework Monitoring Tools and Technology Framework & Perform specific review, audit or special Monitoring Training and Compliance culture Operations investigation of any business activity Identify compliance obligations, assess non-compliance risk and develop risk response Compliance Regulatory liaison and mandated disclosure Advice and guidance on compliance controls Activities Customer onboarding journey/KYC (Exchange Only) Screening Risk-based Due Diligence Client Classification (Exchange Only) Technology solutions AML/CTF Client Appropriateness (Exchange Only) Customer Care Enhanced Due Diligence Treating Customers Fairly/Customer Care (Exchange Only) Activities Ongoing Customer Monitoring Protection of customer data Transaction Monitoring (Exchange Only) Case Management & UAR/SAR Reporting Fraud & ABC Fraud and ABC program Conflicts of Interest Gifts & Entertainment Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 47Appendix IV : Compliance and Regulation Bullish Has a Robust, Institutional Caliber Regulatory Compliance Framework Oversight Quarterly reporting to the board Negative advice reporting Application and regulatory coordination Regulatory Licensing Board and Senior management advisory Policy Compliance (Compliance risk & controls) Support Regulatory change management Incident & Breach Management Policy monitoring approach Compliance New product review and approval Assurance & Compliance Framework Monitoring Tools and Technology Framework & Perform specific review, audit or special Monitoring Training and Compliance culture Operations investigation of any business activity Identify compliance obligations, assess non-compliance risk and develop risk response Compliance Regulatory liaison and mandated disclosure Advice and guidance on compliance controls Activities Customer onboarding journey/KYC (Exchange Only) Screening Risk-based Due Diligence Client Classification (Exchange Only) Technology solutions AML/CTF Client Appropriateness (Exchange Only) Customer Care Enhanced Due Diligence Treating Customers Fairly/Customer Care (Exchange Only) Activities Ongoing Customer Monitoring Protection of customer data Transaction Monitoring (Exchange Only) Case Management & UAR/SAR Reporting Fraud & ABC Fraud and ABC program Conflicts of Interest Gifts & Entertainment Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 47
Appendix IV : Compliance and Regulation Increased Regulation Has Contributed to an Explosion of Growth in Numerous Asset Classes Over Time Energy Markets Post-Enron Treasury Markets post-TRACE 1 2 Natural Gas Monthly Futures Volumes T-Bill Annual Volumes, primary dealers ($b) 5,000 180 Fall of Enron Federal Energy Regulatory FINRA proposes TRACE reporting 4,545 162 Commission amends the Natural for UST (began in 2017) 4,091 Gas Act and Federal Power Act to 144 combat fraud-based market 3,636 126 manipulation in energy markets 3,182 108 2,727 90 2,273 72 1,818 54 1,364 36 909 18 455 0 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 1. ICE Futures Europe 2. SIFMA Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 48 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020Appendix IV : Compliance and Regulation Increased Regulation Has Contributed to an Explosion of Growth in Numerous Asset Classes Over Time Energy Markets Post-Enron Treasury Markets post-TRACE 1 2 Natural Gas Monthly Futures Volumes T-Bill Annual Volumes, primary dealers ($b) 5,000 180 Fall of Enron Federal Energy Regulatory FINRA proposes TRACE reporting 4,545 162 Commission amends the Natural for UST (began in 2017) 4,091 Gas Act and Federal Power Act to 144 combat fraud-based market 3,636 126 manipulation in energy markets 3,182 108 2,727 90 2,273 72 1,818 54 1,364 36 909 18 455 0 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 1. ICE Futures Europe 2. SIFMA Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 48 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
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Appendix V : Other World-Class Talent and Crypto Leaders Advisory Board Bullish Global Board of Directors Brendan Blumer Kokuei Yuan Andrew Bliss Peter Thiel Co-Founder and CEO Executive Chairman CSO of Block.one Senior Advisor of Block.one of Block.one Peter is an entrepreneur and investor who co-founded PayPal and Palantir Technologies and also made the first outside investment in Early blockchain investor Oversees Block.one’s financial Previously CFO, COO of Block.one Facebook and management operations Co-Founded Block.one, okay.com and Gamecliff >20 years as an investment Alan Howard professional Senior Advisor Alan co-founded Brevan Howard Asset Management, a European hedge fund specializing in macro trading in 2002 Bullish Executive Team Richard Li Thomas Farley Max Nam-Storm Ian Smith Senior Advisor Chief Executive Chief Technology Chief Product Officer Richard is the founder and chairman of the private investment group 1 Officer Officer Pacific Century Group CEO & Chairman of Far Previously Global CIO at CLSA Previously Regional Head of GS Peak Acquisition Corp Electronic Trading at Goldman >20 years experience in financial Christian Angermayer Sachs Previously President of services technology including at Senior Advisor NYSE Group J.P Morgan and UBS Christian is a serial entrepreneur and investor & Founder of Apeiron Investment Group, his family office and asset management business Aaron Liebling Alex Erasmus Steve Ellis Chief Operating Chief Legal Officer Chief Financial Officer Officer Established experience in digital assets, tokenization, trading, financial services and relevant technologies James Mendes Abby Blumer Eddie Schwartz Chief People Officer Chief Communications Officer CISO, IT & Infrastructure Track record of success in the blockchain and digital assets market Note: Support function resources are a service provided by Block.one and over time responsibilities will transition to Bullish employees 1. Thomas Farley to be appointed CEO of Bullish post transaction close Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 50Appendix V : Other World-Class Talent and Crypto Leaders Advisory Board Bullish Global Board of Directors Brendan Blumer Kokuei Yuan Andrew Bliss Peter Thiel Co-Founder and CEO Executive Chairman CSO of Block.one Senior Advisor of Block.one of Block.one Peter is an entrepreneur and investor who co-founded PayPal and Palantir Technologies and also made the first outside investment in Early blockchain investor Oversees Block.one’s financial Previously CFO, COO of Block.one Facebook and management operations Co-Founded Block.one, okay.com and Gamecliff >20 years as an investment Alan Howard professional Senior Advisor Alan co-founded Brevan Howard Asset Management, a European hedge fund specializing in macro trading in 2002 Bullish Executive Team Richard Li Thomas Farley Max Nam-Storm Ian Smith Senior Advisor Chief Executive Chief Technology Chief Product Officer Richard is the founder and chairman of the private investment group 1 Officer Officer Pacific Century Group CEO & Chairman of Far Previously Global CIO at CLSA Previously Regional Head of GS Peak Acquisition Corp Electronic Trading at Goldman >20 years experience in financial Christian Angermayer Sachs Previously President of services technology including at Senior Advisor NYSE Group J.P Morgan and UBS Christian is a serial entrepreneur and investor & Founder of Apeiron Investment Group, his family office and asset management business Aaron Liebling Alex Erasmus Steve Ellis Chief Operating Chief Legal Officer Chief Financial Officer Officer Established experience in digital assets, tokenization, trading, financial services and relevant technologies James Mendes Abby Blumer Eddie Schwartz Chief People Officer Chief Communications Officer CISO, IT & Infrastructure Track record of success in the blockchain and digital assets market Note: Support function resources are a service provided by Block.one and over time responsibilities will transition to Bullish employees 1. Thomas Farley to be appointed CEO of Bullish post transaction close Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 50
Appendix V : Other Corporate Structure Cash Injected Cash & Crypto Assets New Block.one Investors Investors (Cayman) Bullish Global (Cayman) Public listing of this entity or parent ListCo IP Bullish SG Bullish HK Bullish Bullish Bullish (GI) Bullish US LLC Pte Ltd Limited Ventures Capital Limited (USA) (Hong Kong) (Singapore) (Cayman) (Gibraltar) (Cayman) Group Services Group Services Group Services Regulatory License (pending) Treasury Growth Opportunities Liquidity Pool Participation Exchange Operations Note: Corporate structure is subject to change Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 51Appendix V : Other Corporate Structure Cash Injected Cash & Crypto Assets New Block.one Investors Investors (Cayman) Bullish Global (Cayman) Public listing of this entity or parent ListCo IP Bullish SG Bullish HK Bullish Bullish Bullish (GI) Bullish US LLC Pte Ltd Limited Ventures Capital Limited (USA) (Hong Kong) (Singapore) (Cayman) (Gibraltar) (Cayman) Group Services Group Services Group Services Regulatory License (pending) Treasury Growth Opportunities Liquidity Pool Participation Exchange Operations Note: Corporate structure is subject to change Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 51
Appendix V : Other Annualized Daily 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Volatility BTC/USD Liquidity Pool – Average Dislocation Spread Daily Volume (ADV) Sensitivity 4.8 5.4 6.0 6.6 7.2 7.8 8.4 9.0 9.5 10.1 10.7 11.3 11.9 (in bps) Pool Size (US$k) ADV of Arbitrage Volume (US$k) US$390,584 US$106,381 US$124,353 US$143,363 US$163,411 US$184,498 US$206,624 US$229,788 US$253,991 US$279,232 US$305,512 US$332,831 US$361,188 BTC Price US$5,000,000 Primary drivers of Bullish trading US$781,168 US$212,763 US$248,706 US$286,725 US$326,822 US$368,996 US$413,248 US$459,576 US$507,982 US$558,465 US$611,025 US$665,662 US$722,376 US$10,000,000 US $35,000 volume are expected to be: US$1,171,752 US$319,144 US$373,058 US$430,088 US$490,233 US$553,495 US$619,872 US$689,364 US$761,973 US$837,697 US$916,537 US$998,493 US$1,083,564 US$15,000,000 Aggregate crypto market trading volume US$5,000,000 US$121,579 US$142,117 US$163,843 US$186,756 US$210,855 US$236,142 US$262,615 US$290,275 US$319,123 US$349,157 US$380,378 US$412,786 US$446,382 BTC Price US$243,158 US$284,235 US$327,686 US$373,511 US$421,710 US$472,283 US$525,230 US$580,551 US$638,245 US$698,314 US$760,757 US$825,573 US$892,763 and liquidity US $40,000 US$10,000,000 US$364,736 US$426,352 US$491,529 US$560,267 US$632,565 US$708,425 US$787,845 US$870,826 US$957,368 US$1,047,471 US$1,141,135 US$1,238,359 US$1,339,145 US$15,000,000 Aggregate size of Liquidity Pool US$136,776 US$159,882 US$184,323 US$210,100 US$237,212 US$265,659 US$295,442 US$326,560 US$359,013 US$392,802 US$427,926 US$464,385 US$502,179 BTC Price US$5,000,000 consisting of Bullish-dedicated liquidity US$273,552 US$319,764 US$368,647 US$420,200 US$474,424 US$531,319 US$590,884 US$653,120 US$718,026 US$785,603 US$855,851 US$928,770 US$1,004,359 US$10,000,000 US $45,000 and third-party funds US$410,328 US$479,646 US$552,970 US$630,300 US$711,636 US$796,978 US$886,326 US$979,679 US$1,077,039 US$1,178,405 US$1,283,777 US$1,393,154 US$1,506,538 US$15,000,000 Price volatility of listed crypto (e.g. BTC) US$151,974 US$177,647 US$204,804 US$233,445 US$263,569 US$295,177 US$328,269 US$362,844 US$398,903 US$436,446 US$475,473 US$515,983 US$557,977 BTC Price US$5,000,000 Absolute price level of listed crypto (e.g. US$1,115,954 US$303,947 US$355,294 US$409,608 US$466,889 US$527,138 US$590,354 US$656,538 US$725,689 US$797,807 US$872,893 US$950,946 US$1,031,966 US $50,000 US$10,000,000 BTC) US$1,673,931 US$455,921 US$532,940 US$614,411 US$700,334 US$790,707 US$885,531 US$984,806 US$1,088,533 US$1,196,710 US$1,309,339 US$1,426,419 US$1,547,949 US$15,000,000 Composition of volume between types of US$613,775 US$167,171 US$195,412 US$225,284 US$256,789 US$289,926 US$324,695 US$361,096 US$399,129 US$438,794 US$480,091 US$523,020 US$567,581 BTC Price US$5,000,000 liquidity takers (i.e., arbitrage traders vs. US$334,342 US$390,823 US$450,568 US$513,578 US$579,852 US$649,389 US$722,191 US$798,257 US$877,588 US$960,182 US$1,046,040 US$1,135,163 US$1,227,549 US$10,000,000 US $55,000 others) US$501,513 US$586,235 US$675,853 US$770,367 US$869,777 US$974,084 US$1,083,287 US$1,197,386 US$1,316,381 US$1,440,273 US$1,569,060 US$1,702,744 US$1,841,324 US$15,000,000 Trading spreads and platform operating US$5,000,000 US$182,368 US$213,176 US$245,765 US$280,133 US$316,283 US$354,212 US$393,923 US$435,413 US$478,684 US$523,736 US$570,567 US$619,180 US$669,572 BTC Price performance on Bullish relative to US$364,736 US$426,352 US$491,529 US$560,267 US$632,565 US$708,425 US$787,845 US$870,826 US$957,368 US$1,047,471 US$1,141,135 US$1,238,359 US$1,339,145 US$10,000,000 US $60,000 competitors US$547,105 US$639,529 US$737,294 US$840,400 US$948,848 US$1,062,637 US$1,181,768 US$1,306,239 US$1,436,052 US$1,571,207 US$1,711,702 US$1,857,539 US$2,008,717 US$15,000,000 Note: Arbitrage volume is estimated for a given level of market volatility, pool size and Bitcoin price level based on the mathematical relationship between volume and what is required to keep Bullish’s pricing in line with the market providing for price synchronization frequency and dislocation spread allowances. Bullish arb volume assumes backtest pool size of US$5 billion, volatility coefficient of 99,819, and volatility squared coefficient of 2,166,193. Bullish dislocation spread assumes volatility coefficient of 0.0228. Dislocation spread is calculated as annualized daily volatility divided by the square root of 365 multiplied by the dislocation spread volatility coefficient and multiplied by 10,000. ADV is calculated as the sum of (1) annualized daily volatility divided by the square root of 365 multiplied by the arb volume volatility coefficient, and (2) annualized daily volatility divided by the square root of 365, squared, multiplied by the arb volume volatility squared coefficient, divided by 1,000 multiplied by the pool size, divided by the backtest pool size, and multiplied by Bitcoin price. See page 54 for additional detail on modeling methodology Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 52Appendix V : Other Annualized Daily 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Volatility BTC/USD Liquidity Pool – Average Dislocation Spread Daily Volume (ADV) Sensitivity 4.8 5.4 6.0 6.6 7.2 7.8 8.4 9.0 9.5 10.1 10.7 11.3 11.9 (in bps) Pool Size (US$k) ADV of Arbitrage Volume (US$k) US$390,584 US$106,381 US$124,353 US$143,363 US$163,411 US$184,498 US$206,624 US$229,788 US$253,991 US$279,232 US$305,512 US$332,831 US$361,188 BTC Price US$5,000,000 Primary drivers of Bullish trading US$781,168 US$212,763 US$248,706 US$286,725 US$326,822 US$368,996 US$413,248 US$459,576 US$507,982 US$558,465 US$611,025 US$665,662 US$722,376 US$10,000,000 US $35,000 volume are expected to be: US$1,171,752 US$319,144 US$373,058 US$430,088 US$490,233 US$553,495 US$619,872 US$689,364 US$761,973 US$837,697 US$916,537 US$998,493 US$1,083,564 US$15,000,000 Aggregate crypto market trading volume US$5,000,000 US$121,579 US$142,117 US$163,843 US$186,756 US$210,855 US$236,142 US$262,615 US$290,275 US$319,123 US$349,157 US$380,378 US$412,786 US$446,382 BTC Price US$243,158 US$284,235 US$327,686 US$373,511 US$421,710 US$472,283 US$525,230 US$580,551 US$638,245 US$698,314 US$760,757 US$825,573 US$892,763 and liquidity US $40,000 US$10,000,000 US$364,736 US$426,352 US$491,529 US$560,267 US$632,565 US$708,425 US$787,845 US$870,826 US$957,368 US$1,047,471 US$1,141,135 US$1,238,359 US$1,339,145 US$15,000,000 Aggregate size of Liquidity Pool US$136,776 US$159,882 US$184,323 US$210,100 US$237,212 US$265,659 US$295,442 US$326,560 US$359,013 US$392,802 US$427,926 US$464,385 US$502,179 BTC Price US$5,000,000 consisting of Bullish-dedicated liquidity US$273,552 US$319,764 US$368,647 US$420,200 US$474,424 US$531,319 US$590,884 US$653,120 US$718,026 US$785,603 US$855,851 US$928,770 US$1,004,359 US$10,000,000 US $45,000 and third-party funds US$410,328 US$479,646 US$552,970 US$630,300 US$711,636 US$796,978 US$886,326 US$979,679 US$1,077,039 US$1,178,405 US$1,283,777 US$1,393,154 US$1,506,538 US$15,000,000 Price volatility of listed crypto (e.g. BTC) US$151,974 US$177,647 US$204,804 US$233,445 US$263,569 US$295,177 US$328,269 US$362,844 US$398,903 US$436,446 US$475,473 US$515,983 US$557,977 BTC Price US$5,000,000 Absolute price level of listed crypto (e.g. US$1,115,954 US$303,947 US$355,294 US$409,608 US$466,889 US$527,138 US$590,354 US$656,538 US$725,689 US$797,807 US$872,893 US$950,946 US$1,031,966 US $50,000 US$10,000,000 BTC) US$1,673,931 US$455,921 US$532,940 US$614,411 US$700,334 US$790,707 US$885,531 US$984,806 US$1,088,533 US$1,196,710 US$1,309,339 US$1,426,419 US$1,547,949 US$15,000,000 Composition of volume between types of US$613,775 US$167,171 US$195,412 US$225,284 US$256,789 US$289,926 US$324,695 US$361,096 US$399,129 US$438,794 US$480,091 US$523,020 US$567,581 BTC Price US$5,000,000 liquidity takers (i.e., arbitrage traders vs. US$334,342 US$390,823 US$450,568 US$513,578 US$579,852 US$649,389 US$722,191 US$798,257 US$877,588 US$960,182 US$1,046,040 US$1,135,163 US$1,227,549 US$10,000,000 US $55,000 others) US$501,513 US$586,235 US$675,853 US$770,367 US$869,777 US$974,084 US$1,083,287 US$1,197,386 US$1,316,381 US$1,440,273 US$1,569,060 US$1,702,744 US$1,841,324 US$15,000,000 Trading spreads and platform operating US$5,000,000 US$182,368 US$213,176 US$245,765 US$280,133 US$316,283 US$354,212 US$393,923 US$435,413 US$478,684 US$523,736 US$570,567 US$619,180 US$669,572 BTC Price performance on Bullish relative to US$364,736 US$426,352 US$491,529 US$560,267 US$632,565 US$708,425 US$787,845 US$870,826 US$957,368 US$1,047,471 US$1,141,135 US$1,238,359 US$1,339,145 US$10,000,000 US $60,000 competitors US$547,105 US$639,529 US$737,294 US$840,400 US$948,848 US$1,062,637 US$1,181,768 US$1,306,239 US$1,436,052 US$1,571,207 US$1,711,702 US$1,857,539 US$2,008,717 US$15,000,000 Note: Arbitrage volume is estimated for a given level of market volatility, pool size and Bitcoin price level based on the mathematical relationship between volume and what is required to keep Bullish’s pricing in line with the market providing for price synchronization frequency and dislocation spread allowances. Bullish arb volume assumes backtest pool size of US$5 billion, volatility coefficient of 99,819, and volatility squared coefficient of 2,166,193. Bullish dislocation spread assumes volatility coefficient of 0.0228. Dislocation spread is calculated as annualized daily volatility divided by the square root of 365 multiplied by the dislocation spread volatility coefficient and multiplied by 10,000. ADV is calculated as the sum of (1) annualized daily volatility divided by the square root of 365 multiplied by the arb volume volatility coefficient, and (2) annualized daily volatility divided by the square root of 365, squared, multiplied by the arb volume volatility squared coefficient, divided by 1,000 multiplied by the pool size, divided by the backtest pool size, and multiplied by Bitcoin price. See page 54 for additional detail on modeling methodology Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 52
Appendix V : Other Illustrative P&L Sensitivity US$800,000 US$1,000,000 US$1,200,000 US$1,400,000 US$1,600,000 US$1,800,000 Liquidity Pool ADV US$80,000 US$100,000 US$120,000 US$140,000 US$160,000 US$180,000 Third Party Maker ADV 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% As % of Liquidity Pool ADV Annual Revenue and EBITDA US$880,000 US$1,100,000 US$1,320,000 US$1,540,000 US$1,760,000 US$1,980,000 Total ADV sensitivity analysis given varying Bullish Portion of Liquidity Pool 55% 55% 55% 55% 55% 55% assumptions on: Base Spread (in bps) 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 Dislocation Spread (in bps) 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 Trading volumes Total Spread (in bps) 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4 Liquidity Pool Gross Revenues US$477,532 US$596,915 US$716,298 US$835,682 US$955,065 US$1,074,448 Third-party participation in the Liquidity Pool Paid to Clients (US$159,926) (US$199,908) (US$239,890) (US$279,871) (US$319,853) (US$359,834) 55%/45% split of Bullish/third-party Liquidity Pool Net Revenues US$317,606 US$397,007 US$476,409 US$555,810 US$635,212 US$714,613 pool assets Third Party Maker Gross Revenues US$23,360 US$29,200 US$35,040 US$40,880 US$46,720 US$52,560 Paid to Clients (US$7,823) (US$9,779) (US$11,735) (US$13,691) (US$15,647) (US$17,602) 25%/75% split of Bullish/third-party Third Party Maker Net Revenues US$15,537 US$19,421 US$23,305 US$27,189 US$31,073 US$34,958 revenue on third-party assets Lending Gross Revenues US$182,221 US$182,221 US$182,221 US$182,221 US$182,221 US$182,221 Composition of volume between types of Paid to Clients (US$61,026) (US$61,026) (US$61,026) (US$61,026) (US$61,026) (US$61,026) Lending Net Revenues US$121,195 US$121,195 US$121,195 US$121,195 US$121,195 US$121,195 liquidity takers US$2,920 US$3,650 US$4,380 US$5,110 US$5,840 US$6,570 On/Off Ramp (10 bps on 1% LP ADV) Bullish’s estimated trading spread of 16.4 bps US$11,000 US$11,000 US$11,000 US$11,000 US$11,000 US$11,000 Other Net Revenues Utilization of 9% of the Liquidity Pool for margin Total Net Revenues US$468,258 US$552,273 US$636,289 US$720,305 US$804,320 US$888,336 lending at 21% APR Expenses US$259,510 US$287,894 US$315,291 US$342,688 US$370,086 US$397,483 1 Bullish’s expense margin and growth profile EBITDA Margin 44.6% 47.9% 50.4% 52.4% 54.0% 55.3% 1 EBITDA US$208,747 US$264,379 US$320,998 US$377,616 US$434,234 US$490,853 All figures in US$K, unless otherwise noted Note: Dislocation spread based on annualized daily volatility of 70%. Lending assumptions based on a liquidity pool size of US$10 billion, loan utilization of 9.0%, and APR of 20.8%. An independent auditor has not reviewed the presented financial information. IFRS accounting treatment applied to illustrative financial results remains subject to confirmation and may differ from that presented. See page 54 for additional detail on modeling methodology 1. Represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 53Appendix V : Other Illustrative P&L Sensitivity US$800,000 US$1,000,000 US$1,200,000 US$1,400,000 US$1,600,000 US$1,800,000 Liquidity Pool ADV US$80,000 US$100,000 US$120,000 US$140,000 US$160,000 US$180,000 Third Party Maker ADV 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% As % of Liquidity Pool ADV Annual Revenue and EBITDA US$880,000 US$1,100,000 US$1,320,000 US$1,540,000 US$1,760,000 US$1,980,000 Total ADV sensitivity analysis given varying Bullish Portion of Liquidity Pool 55% 55% 55% 55% 55% 55% assumptions on: Base Spread (in bps) 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 Dislocation Spread (in bps) 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 Trading volumes Total Spread (in bps) 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4 Liquidity Pool Gross Revenues US$477,532 US$596,915 US$716,298 US$835,682 US$955,065 US$1,074,448 Third-party participation in the Liquidity Pool Paid to Clients (US$159,926) (US$199,908) (US$239,890) (US$279,871) (US$319,853) (US$359,834) 55%/45% split of Bullish/third-party Liquidity Pool Net Revenues US$317,606 US$397,007 US$476,409 US$555,810 US$635,212 US$714,613 pool assets Third Party Maker Gross Revenues US$23,360 US$29,200 US$35,040 US$40,880 US$46,720 US$52,560 Paid to Clients (US$7,823) (US$9,779) (US$11,735) (US$13,691) (US$15,647) (US$17,602) 25%/75% split of Bullish/third-party Third Party Maker Net Revenues US$15,537 US$19,421 US$23,305 US$27,189 US$31,073 US$34,958 revenue on third-party assets Lending Gross Revenues US$182,221 US$182,221 US$182,221 US$182,221 US$182,221 US$182,221 Composition of volume between types of Paid to Clients (US$61,026) (US$61,026) (US$61,026) (US$61,026) (US$61,026) (US$61,026) Lending Net Revenues US$121,195 US$121,195 US$121,195 US$121,195 US$121,195 US$121,195 liquidity takers US$2,920 US$3,650 US$4,380 US$5,110 US$5,840 US$6,570 On/Off Ramp (10 bps on 1% LP ADV) Bullish’s estimated trading spread of 16.4 bps US$11,000 US$11,000 US$11,000 US$11,000 US$11,000 US$11,000 Other Net Revenues Utilization of 9% of the Liquidity Pool for margin Total Net Revenues US$468,258 US$552,273 US$636,289 US$720,305 US$804,320 US$888,336 lending at 21% APR Expenses US$259,510 US$287,894 US$315,291 US$342,688 US$370,086 US$397,483 1 Bullish’s expense margin and growth profile EBITDA Margin 44.6% 47.9% 50.4% 52.4% 54.0% 55.3% 1 EBITDA US$208,747 US$264,379 US$320,998 US$377,616 US$434,234 US$490,853 All figures in US$K, unless otherwise noted Note: Dislocation spread based on annualized daily volatility of 70%. Lending assumptions based on a liquidity pool size of US$10 billion, loan utilization of 9.0%, and APR of 20.8%. An independent auditor has not reviewed the presented financial information. IFRS accounting treatment applied to illustrative financial results remains subject to confirmation and may differ from that presented. See page 54 for additional detail on modeling methodology 1. Represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 53
Appendix V : Other Bullish Has a High Multiple Peer Group EV / 2023E EBITDA Crypto Electronic Platforms Exchanges Online Brokers 49.0x 31.8x 30.8x 26.2x 24.4x 23.3x 23.4x 20.7x 19.1x Median = 23.4x 16.9x 14.7x 1 1 2022E – 2023E Crypto Electronic Platforms Exchanges Online Brokers Revenue Growth 59.4% 32.2% 29.8% 24.9% 19.4% 13.4% 11.2% 4.2% 5.4% 10.7% 6.8% Median = 13.4% 1 1 Source: Bakkt and eToro estimates per Management. All other peer estimates are based on Capital IQ and Wall Street research estimates. Note: Market data as of July 2, 2021 1. Valuation multiples reflect implied enterprise value for announced transactions Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 54Appendix V : Other Bullish Has a High Multiple Peer Group EV / 2023E EBITDA Crypto Electronic Platforms Exchanges Online Brokers 49.0x 31.8x 30.8x 26.2x 24.4x 23.3x 23.4x 20.7x 19.1x Median = 23.4x 16.9x 14.7x 1 1 2022E – 2023E Crypto Electronic Platforms Exchanges Online Brokers Revenue Growth 59.4% 32.2% 29.8% 24.9% 19.4% 13.4% 11.2% 4.2% 5.4% 10.7% 6.8% Median = 13.4% 1 1 Source: Bakkt and eToro estimates per Management. All other peer estimates are based on Capital IQ and Wall Street research estimates. Note: Market data as of July 2, 2021 1. Valuation multiples reflect implied enterprise value for announced transactions Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 54
Appendix V : Other Modeling Methodology ADV Sensitivity Model Methodology Total Bullish Revenue Model Methodology (Assuming BTC/USD-Only Liquidity Pool) (Extrapolated From BTC/USD-Only Liquidity Pool) Simulated arbitrage-driven Liquidity Pool volume for: Used findings from BTC/USD-only Liquidity Pool historical simulation (as described to the left) One Liquidity Pool (BTC/USD) Increased Liquidity Pool to US$10b (US$5b BTC + US$5b USD), US$5b Bullish Liquidity Pool contribution (US$2.5b BTC + including third-party participation US$2.5b USD) Maintained one Liquidity Pool (BTC/USD) Volume generated by profit-seeking arbitrage traders was Extrapolated expected volume opportunity for entire Bullish Exchange mathematically determined using tick-by-tick data from the largest US-based crypto exchange over the two-year period ending March While simulation is based exclusively on BTC/USD-only Liquidity Pool, 2021 subject to: expectation is that Bullish will ultimately invest into multiple Liquidity Pools (including non BTC/USD Liquidity Pools) 10 bps of external trading costs Therefore, model results are meant to be directionally appropriate Bullish spread including a dislocation spread in periods of high rather than precisely accurate volatility 5 second time delay in periods of high volume Annualized BTC price volatility over the two-year period estimated to be approximately 75% The USD notional volume of arbitrage traders is: Linearly proportional to Liquidity Pool size Linearly proportional to BTC price Highly correlated with volatility for a given Liquidity Pool size and BTC 2 price level (R of .91) Assumption that arbitrage trades are the only trades on Bullish Exchange is overly simplistic and conservative; therefore, another key determinant of ADV potential is the mix of arbitrage vs. non-arbitrage volume Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 55Appendix V : Other Modeling Methodology ADV Sensitivity Model Methodology Total Bullish Revenue Model Methodology (Assuming BTC/USD-Only Liquidity Pool) (Extrapolated From BTC/USD-Only Liquidity Pool) Simulated arbitrage-driven Liquidity Pool volume for: Used findings from BTC/USD-only Liquidity Pool historical simulation (as described to the left) One Liquidity Pool (BTC/USD) Increased Liquidity Pool to US$10b (US$5b BTC + US$5b USD), US$5b Bullish Liquidity Pool contribution (US$2.5b BTC + including third-party participation US$2.5b USD) Maintained one Liquidity Pool (BTC/USD) Volume generated by profit-seeking arbitrage traders was Extrapolated expected volume opportunity for entire Bullish Exchange mathematically determined using tick-by-tick data from the largest US-based crypto exchange over the two-year period ending March While simulation is based exclusively on BTC/USD-only Liquidity Pool, 2021 subject to: expectation is that Bullish will ultimately invest into multiple Liquidity Pools (including non BTC/USD Liquidity Pools) 10 bps of external trading costs Therefore, model results are meant to be directionally appropriate Bullish spread including a dislocation spread in periods of high rather than precisely accurate volatility 5 second time delay in periods of high volume Annualized BTC price volatility over the two-year period estimated to be approximately 75% The USD notional volume of arbitrage traders is: Linearly proportional to Liquidity Pool size Linearly proportional to BTC price Highly correlated with volatility for a given Liquidity Pool size and BTC 2 price level (R of .91) Assumption that arbitrage trades are the only trades on Bullish Exchange is overly simplistic and conservative; therefore, another key determinant of ADV potential is the mix of arbitrage vs. non-arbitrage volume Confidential property of Bullish Global. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Bullish Global. 55
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By their nature, forward-looking statements, including the Illustrative Model, involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts and other forward-looking information will not occur, which may cause Bullishs actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates of future performance, illustrations of performance results or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of any definitive agreements with respect to the Business Combination; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against FPAC, the combined company or others following the announcement of the Business Combination and any definitive agreements with respect thereto; the inability to complete the Business Combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of FPAC, to obtain financing to complete the Business Combination or to satisfy other conditions to closing; changes to the proposed structure of the Business Combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the Business Combination; the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the Business Combination; the risk that the Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations of Bullish as a result of the announcement and consummation of the Business Combination; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination; the other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled Risk Factors and Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements in FPACs final prospectus relating to its initial public offering dated December 2, 2020 and the risks described below under Certain Risks Applicable to Bullish. Readers are cautioned that this list of factors should not be construed as exhaustive.
The forward-looking statements, including the Illustrative Model, contained in this presentation are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
This presentation, including the Illustrative Model, includes certain financial measures not presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). These non-IFRS financial measures are not measures of financial performance in accordance with IFRS and may exclude items that are significant in understanding and assessing financial results. Therefore, these measures should not be considered in isolation or as on alternative to net income, cash flows from operations or other measures of profitability, liquidity or performance under IFRS. You should be aware that the presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies.
Bullish believes these non-IFRS measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends. These non-IFRS financial measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments about which expense and
income are excluded or included in determining these non-IFRS financial measures. Due to the high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of some of the information excluded from these illustrative measures, together with some of the excluded information not being ascertainable or accessible, Bullish is unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in the most directly comparable IFRS financial measures without unreasonable effort. Consequently, no disclosure of estimated comparable IFRS measures is included and no reconciliation of the forward-looking non-IFRS financial measures is included.
This Illustrative Model contains financial scenarios with respect to Bullishs prospective financial scenarios. Independent auditors have not audited, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to such financial scenarios for the purpose of their inclusion in this presentation, and accordingly, cannot express on opinion or provide any other form of assurance with respect thereto for the purpose of this presentation. These scenarios should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results. The assumptions and estimates underlying the Illustrative Model are inherently uncertain and are subject too 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. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the prospective scenarios are indicative of the future performance of Bullish or that actual results will not differ materially from those presented in the Illustrative Model. Inclusion of the Illustrative Model in this presentation should not be regarded as a representation by any person that the results contained therein will be achieved.
In this presentation, FPAC and Bullish rely on and refer to certain information and statistics obtained from third-party sources which they believe to be reliable. Neither FPAC nor Bullish has independently verified the accuracy or completeness of any such third-party information.
Where to Find Certain Important Information
In connection with the proposed Business Combination, the successor public entity intends to file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) a registration statement on Form F-4 containing a preliminary proxy statement and a preliminary prospectus, and after the registration statement is declared effective, FPAC will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed Business Combination to its shareholders. This presentation does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed Business Combination and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the Business Combination. FPACs 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/prospectus and other documents filed in connection with the proposed Business Combination, as these materials will contain important information about FPAC, Bullish and the Business Combination. When available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials for the proposed Business Combination will be mailed to shareholders of FPAC as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed Business Combination. Shareholders will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC, without charge, once available, at the SECs website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: Far Peak Acquisition Corporation, 511 6th Avenue, #7342, New York, NY 10011.
Participants in the Solicitation
FPAC, Bullish and their respective directors and executive officers, other members of management and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the proposed Business Combination under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of FPAC is set forth in FPACs IPO Prospectus dated December 2, 2020 filed with the SEC on December 3, 2020. Information regarding other persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the shareholders in connection with the potential transaction and a description of their interests will be set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus when it is filed with the SEC. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.
Non- Offer or Solicitation
This communication is for informational purpose only and not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed Business Combination and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Bullish or FPAC, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer 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.
Risk Factors
Bullish is subject to a broad spectrum of risks and uncertainties that may lead to actual events, results or performance to differ materially from what is represented in this presentation. Key risk factors include:
Risks related to the timing and likelihood of completing the transaction due to closing conditions not being satisfied or failure to obtain the necessary approvals i.e. shareholders or regulators.
As an early stage company entering a highly competitive market with a limited operating history, the operations of Bullish are nascent, unproven and subject to material legal, regulatory, operational, reputational, tax and other risks.
If Bullish fails to attract customers, its business, operating results and financial condition may be significantly harmed.
The future development and growth of crypto assets is subject to a variety of factors that are difficult to predict and evaluate. If crypto assets do not grow as Bullish expects, Bullishs business, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected.
Bullish has not yet fully developed, tested or launched any products and its business is not assured to be profitable.
The assets and revenues of Bullish are substantially correlated to the prices and volatility of crypto assets. If such price declines, Bullishs business, operating results, and financial condition would be adversely affected.
Bullishs business may require regulatory licenses and qualifications that Bullish does not currently have and that may be costly and time-consuming to obtain and, even if obtained, may subsequently be revoked.
Bullish considers many factors in determining in which markets to offer services, and financial penalties and regulatory censure may be among the risks relating to any particular market.
Bullish relies heavily on the use of innovative technology to service its business, however it may not be successful in developing and deploying the necessary technology.
Cyberattacks and security breaches of Bullishs platform, or those impacting Bullishs customers or third parties, could adversely impact Bullishs brand and reputation and its business, operating results and financial condition.
Bullishs failure to safeguard and manage its customers fiat currencies and crypto assets could adversely impact its business, operating results and financial condition.
The loss or destruction of private keys required to access any crypto assets held in custody for Bullishs own account or for its customers may be irreversible. If Bullish is unable to access its private keys or if Bullish experiences a hack or other data loss relating to its ability to access any crypto assets, it could cause regulatory scrutiny, reputational harm, and other losses.
Legal, regulatory and accounting rules, standards and practices relating to cryptocurrencies and Bullish products are uncertain and still developing. Changes and developments in these or a failure to properly characterize or assess accounting treatment may adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial condition and may, in some cases, lead to licensing requirements, regulatory scrutiny, investigations, fines, restatements, and other penalties.
Bullishs business will rely on Block.one and other third-party vendors and service providers for material aspects of its operations, requiring entering appropriate contracting arrangements.
Accounting and tax treatment of Bullish activities in different jurisdictions may change or be uncertain. If such accounting and tax treatment changes or such activities are not properly characterized for accounting or tax purposes, Bullishs financial position and performance could be adversely affected.
Industry data, projections and estimates contained in this presentation are inherently uncertain, subject to interpretation and may not have been independently verified.
Bullishs business requires a significant deployment of compliance programs and internal controls directed at dealing with extensive regulatory obligations. Such programs and controls are in general still developing in the crypto industry and if Bullishs programs and controls are not effective or a regulator considers them insufficient the consequences may include reputational harm, regulatory enforcement action and affect Bullishs ability to conduct business.
The foregoing summarizes certain of the general risks related to the business of Bullish, and such list is not exhaustive. The foregoing list has been prepared solely for purpose of assisting interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to the Business Combination and not for any other purpose. You should carefully consider these risks and uncertainties together with the other available information and should carry out your own diligence and consult with your own financial and legal advisors. A more expansive description of the key risk factors will be filed with the SEC as part of the Form F-4 registration statement referred to above and in subsequent filings with the SEC, and such risk factors will be more extensive than, and may differ significantly from, the above summary.
Thomas Farley:
Ive been around exchanges for most of my career, across many asset classes. As the cryptocurrency asset class is developing in real time, it is picking and choosing the best practices from among all of these other asset classesso my experiences have prepared me well for this endeavor.
My first meaningful introduction to cryptocurrency was a $10 million investment I made on behalf of the New York stock exchange way back in 2013. It was a great investment it turns out for our shareholders; but also, it was great for me to get that first-hand education. I was the designated recipient of all the board materials and watched cryptocurrencies mature. Frankly, I got the bug.
That passion was reignited when I met Brendan Blumer. Brendan coaxed me not only to do this transaction, but also to join him full time. So Ill be stepping up as the incoming CEO of Bullish.
Brendan Blumer:
I got involved in blockchain back in 2014 when I started making some personal investments, but ultimately went much deeper when I founded Block.one in 2016 and started building blockchain solutions, namely EOSIO. EOSIO is a high performance, open source blockchain software thats used by many major institutions: Citibank, Grant Thornton, but also a number of public blockchains; most notably the EOS public blockchain.
In addition to investing in the EOSIO ecosystem as a whole and building the underlying protocol, Block.one is also focused on moving up to the application layerand creating products and services that leverage our software in order to more directly impact end consumers.
The last couple years weve been focused on a financial services product that were introducing to you today: Bullish.
Were big believers that theres a convergence of these 3 macro trends: open source collaboration, tokenization, and blockchain technology.
And these trends are coming together in such a way that theyre automating and integrating layers that normally came at a cost to their users, but instead now are driving value back up to the end users who are providing the network effects of these platforms.
I want to take a moment to address why weve decided to list on the New York Stock Exchange with Bullish; and why were doing it now.
We believe theres a lot of synergies between launching our product, and entering the public markets simultaneously. Not only has this allowed us to implement the highest standards and be market ready, but theres also a huge crossover in terms of the target demographic of Bullish and the people were interacting with through the listing process.
Its also widely accepted, especially in the crypto space, that there is a demand for people to have financial exposure to the underlying projects that theyre using. This is what the crypto thesis is built upon, and this gives them an avenue to do so without any regulatory uncertainty that might be associated with a token offering.
We began this process by looking at a number of different avenues to enter the public markets, but its when we started talking to Tom and Far Peak that we truly got excited about the possibilities. I had never actually planned on finding a CEO as part of the process, but in going through DD with Far Peak, we could see that their past experience in terms of exchange operations presented an enormous opportunity to combine the talents from both groups in order to build a stronger leadership team. So with this transaction, I will be becoming the Chairman of Bullish, alongside our incoming CEO Tom. This will give Bullish a very strong operator at the helm, with a lot of market experience and a track record of success.
The Bitcoin and crypto liquidity market is very lucrative, but still extremely inefficient. Its primarily made up of large exchanges that are prospering at the expense of the underlying asset holders who trade and provide liquidity on those platforms.
The entire market is built in a way that results in extraordinary volatility. You have platforms that allow high levels of leverage..
you have limited fiat collateral options on many exchanges because they dont always have the most robust banking solutions
and you have lending rates that shift radically on an 8 hour basis.
But perhaps most importantly, many exchanges use probabilistic liquidation algorithms that dont always speak to their order book depthso you have periods of time when theres just too much volatility in the system, not enough orders on the order book, and there isnt the ability to cover these positions in full.
Thomas Farley:
There hasnt been a lot of motivation to improve these substandard practices, in part because the market is just so big and growing so rapidly.
We estimate the current annual cryptocurrency revenue generated by these exchanges is around $70 billion dollars. Weve assumed in that analysis that there is a 10 basis points average spread by all exchanges, and that has a barbell of Coinbase at roughly 50 basis points, some other exchanges below 10, but suffice it to say, this is a very big, very lucrative market, and this is predominantly high gross profit revenue.
Brendan Blumer:
But the crypto holders who are providing all the network effects these exchanges rely upon typically dont reap any of the rewards.
And in fact, theyre paying for this in the form of suppressed asset appreciation.
All this volatility results in a lot of fees and those fees are coming in in the form of the underlying assets being traded.
Then they are sold to pay for OpEX or shareholder profits, this puts downward sell pressure on the underlying assets themselves, effectively acting as an enormous tax on crypto prices.
All of this excessive volatility combined with the liquidity division across these exchangesThis is not the New York stock exchange or NASDAQ, which have a virtual monopoly on U.S. securities Instead, theres a lot of different trading venues, and oftentimes when traders are interfacing with the single exchange, theyre actually transacting with liquidity that may live on a different venue.
In these cases, youre not only paying exchange fees on the venue youre interfacing with, but also another third party exchange, maybe even more than one. And on top of that, paying any market making spread thats being taken by a third party market maker to port that liquidity over to the exchange youre transacting on.
In response to this expensive and inefficient landscape, what weve seen over the last 12 months is this astronomical rise of decentralized finance, or DeFi.
Were big believers in the market architecture in DeFi. This DeFi trend speaks to the automation of these layers and it drives more value back up to end users. About $80 billion now is locked in smart contracts that start to automate several of these rent seeking layers. These can be lending platforms. They can be stable coin platforms. But a lot of it is what we call liquidity pools or automated market makers.
Liquidity pools allow users to deposit two assets into a pool and maintain relative balance, almost an auto rebalancing portfolio then provide liquidity to the market, and generate revenue in exchange for that liquidity.
The DeFi landscape largely lives on a few blockchains, mostly Ethereum, EOS, and others, making it difficult for them to properly service the Bitcoin market, which of course is the biggest crypto network in the world today.
There are additional limitations to the existing state of DeFi.
Theres no compliance, no KYC and AML, no verification of the counterparties of these smart contracts. While that may come as a value proposition to some, its often a limitation for institutional money looking to safely access the space.
Weve seen several exchange hacks in the last couple of years, where stolen proceeds were quickly washed through these liquidity pools, leaving depositors verifiably in possession of stolen assets.
Theres no user privacy, so its difficult to do algorithmic trading without it being reverse engineered or manipulated.
Theres limited throughput on public blockchains, so high-performance trading becomes impossible.. and in moments of high volatility, transactions become prohibitively expensive as users bid to be one of the few transactions included in a blockespecially on Ethereum.
With Bullish, weve focused on redesigning the exchange to benefit the asset holders, empower traders, and increase the overall integrity of the pairs that we operate in.
Weve integrated high performance central limit order book technology, with DeFi based market architecture to bring it all together and introduce a new breed of exchange.
Thomas Farley:
Bullish combines the benefits of a traditional crypto exchange with the benefits of these automated market makers. Just like a traditional exchange, its expected to be regulated, trusted and compliant. We will accept third party bids and offers. We will allow for the cancellation of those third party bids and offers. We will aggregate and represent the amount of demand at each price point for both bids and offers. In these respects well look very similar to the exchanges youre familiar with, combined with liquidity pools.
Every currency pair listed on Bullish will be underpinned by a liquidity pool. Out of our own balance sheet we will invest in our liquidity pools, and we intend to do so rapidlyat a considerable size. We will welcome third parties to invest alongside us, much like they do today in the DeFi automated market makers. Their incentive will be that were going to drive revenue from the currency pairs down to the liquidity pool participants. The result being that our liquidity pools will provide predictable liquidity right alongside the traditional liquidity from third party bids and offers.
We call this the Bullish Hybrid Order Book, and combined with our substantial balance sheet its why we are confident we will be successful in short order.
Brendan Blumer:
Bullish is powered by our proprietary liquidity pools. These liquidity pools underpin every single trading pair on the exchange.
They allow users to deposit two assets into them and maintain relative balance at all times. For example 50% Bitcoin and 50% USD.
In order to achieve this constant balance, assets deposited into the liquidity pools live on the order book and are scheduled at a rate through bids and asks that ensures with every trade taken, the resulting balance in the underlying liquidity pool is always an equal amount of USD and Bitcoin. Still exposed to the fluctuations in the underlying asset prices. But always maintaining relative balance.
In addition to maintaining that relative balance, we drive a portion of several revenue streams to the depositors of these liquidity pools themselves.
First, this includes the trading fees of people trading with the liquidity pool itself, but also the trading fees stemming from entirely 3rd party spot trading that the Bullish platform also supports.
And lastly, because liquidity pool depositors are subject to a seven-day staking mechanism, we are able to offer deterministic margin services to our traders, allowing us to generate revenue for our liquidity pool depositors without any additional risks or considerations to the actual depositors themselves.
For example, when a Bullish trader wants to go long or short a crypto asset, the collateral that theyve posted combined with our predictable order book depth... right. That we achieve through our liquidity pools allows us to build a lending engine into the matching engine itself, in such a way where we always know that its solvent in any market scenario. So we dont have those default scenarios, and we dont have that counterparty risk.
Its my belief that liquidity pools actually revolutionize much more than just exchange liquidity depth and profile, but also portfolio management itself
Lets consider a real-world example. If Im managing two assets: asset A and B, and I want to maintain a relative or auto-rebalancing portfolio normally I would call up my banker, they would ask me how often I want to rebalance that portfolio. The more often Im rebalancing the higher my fees are going to be. Because every time Im rebalancing, Im hitting those fee taking layers: those exchange layers, those market making layers.
What Bullish liquidity pools are able to do is take that product, what would normally be a high-fee product, and turn it into a yield-generating instrument. While maintaining that constant relative balance. Because instead of those fee-taking layers, Id become the beneficiary of those layers where I provide the liquidity and weve automated the exchange. And that drives asset value or revenue streams back to the underlying asset-holders themselves, in such a way that is really revolutionary.
Thats kind of a high level look at how our liquidity pools work, both from a portfolio management side, and how they provide that deep and predictable liquidity profile that positions Bullish to be indispensable from day one.
Thomas Farley:
The benefits of liquidity pools are clear.
For those investing in the liquidity pools, they get to maintain a balanced portfolio. In addition, they have an expected positive returnor yield on their assetsthat they would not get if they just held those same assets under their mattresses. For people looking to trade or interact with the liquidity pool, the benefit is liquidity. Its being able to trade with less slippage, even in volatile times.
The mechanics of this may be somewhat inscrutable if youre new to liquidity pools, so lets give a high level overview:
Say an investor to one of our liquidity pools shows up on day 1, with 50% of one asset and 50% of the other. They deposit it and then the liquidity pool just runs the balancing algorithm across all the assets in the liquidity pools to generate bids and offers, to be able to interact with traders that come to trade with the liquidity pools. What actually happens is the bids and offers produced are almost immutable. No matter what happens in the market. Because of the structure of our liquidity pools, including the seven-day withdrawal. Even if something causes a bout of volatility, where other exchanges will see some bids and offers canceled, ours from the liquidity pools will provide stability. There will be, almost invariably, bids and offers like a beacon of light that dont disappear during those important trading opportunities.
Brendan Blumer:
Let me introduce you to our proprietary Hybrid Order Book. Here we have represented both the bids and asks of the order book chart. The top line represents those third party bids and asks, spot trading. The bottom line represents the deep liquidity that comes from the liquidity pools themselves. Those bottom lines act as that predictable liquidity that you can model out in any market scenario, and that top line is the more fleeting less reliable spot orders placed by third parties. Consistent with what you see on other exchanges.
We are also able to build in the fee structures to the actual spreads of the liquidity pools themselves. So on our exchange, theres no taker fees, and that brings a really compelling value proposition to onboarding new advanced retail users.
Bullish has a large balance sheet treasury that will be used to participate in the liquidity pools directly. This gives us several unique competitive advantages.
Naturally, the Bullish Treasury earns and adds liquidity. But it also allows us to essentially invert the business model. Whereas other exchanges operate what amounts to a race to the bottom mentality, trying to attract third party market makers to bring liquidity to their exchange through reduced fees and incentives were able to focus on optimizing up for returns to liquidity pool depositors themselves, instead of trying to bait in this third-party liquidity which doesnt really bring a unique value proposition compared to other exchanges.
It also creates trust through alignment. We build these products to use ourselves. Not only are we offering them to our customers, were using them for a very large portion of our balance sheet.
In this snapshot we can see the order book depth of the leading competition today, versus what were entering the market with.
These lines represent the almost predictable liquidity from our liquidity pools on launch for both a $5 billion and $10billion dollar scenario. Theyre likely to increase through additional third-party liquidity pool deposits, but also through third-party bids and asks which is what most of the competition is primarily made up of today.
These other exchanges for the most part are just third-party spot trading or bids that sit on the order book, and theyre very fleeting in nature. So in moments of great dislocation, youll often see the order book thin out and reduce in depth substantially. Thats because a lot of these counterparties are market makers designed to take market neutral positions, and they dont have the scale deployed to the actual exchanges themselves. Theres also a lot of duplicated liquidity, as many traders are putting up multiple orders on exchanges simultaneously and as soon as one is filled, the rest are withdrawn.
Whether youre an OTC broker or market maker, giving greater depth in the most important crypto pair in the world is what makes Bullish indispensable to all serious traders on day one. It will be very difficult to remain competitive if youre not plugged into these pipes and have access to this depth of liquiditybecause it affects your bottom line. Its of even greater importance in moments of extreme volatility when other third party bids and offers are just unreliable. This is one of our main customer acquisition strategies, and how we will enter the market in a very important way.
While we have every expectation to onboard lots of advanced retail users, and strategies to do so, were also potentially able to generate high revenue numbers just from the connection of our exchange to the rest of the market through third party market makers.
Weve been working on Bullish for the last two years, intending to bring it to market in the second half of 2021 to coincide it with the listing itself.
Thomas Farley:
Investors have committed a total of $300 million at an enterprise value of US$2.5 billion plus the value of the assets on the balance sheet both crypto and fiat. The value of the balance sheet will be determined just prior to closing.
Given the high growth of the crypto market generallyand the automated market makers on DeFi in particularwe have confidence that this vision will come to fruition in a high revenue growth way.
In terms of the merits of the investment overall, the cryptocurrency market is just in the first or second inning here.
The cryptocurrency market is a high growth market; large, profitable, and filled with opportunities for us.
Weve got a balance sheet that at the moment is approximately $7 billion dollars. This will enable us to invest in our business to create this predictable liquidity youve heard so much about.
We have an excellent management team led by a visionary founder and surrounded by a constellation of amazing advisors.
And finally, we have this evolutionary concept of the Bullish hybrid order book, thats yet to be implemented at this scale anywhere else in the world.
Brendan Blumer:
With Bullish, were aiming to empower users to capture more value from their crypto investments, offer new tools that allow for more control over peoples financial future and increase the market integrity through the transparent, stable and deep liquidity.
Together with Bullish, we can redefine the future of cryptocurrency markets.
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Disclaimer and Risk Factors
The information provided in this presentation pertaining to the proposed business combination (the Business Combination) between Far Peak Acquisition Corporation (FPAC) and Bullish Global (together with its subsidiaries, Bullish) is for informational purposes only to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization or of an offer to buy with respect to any securities, options, futures or other derivatives related to or in respect of the proposed Business Combination in any jurisdiction. Information contained in this presentation should not be relied upon as advice to buy or sell such securities. You should not construe the contents of this presentation as legal, tax, accounting or investment advice or a recommendation. You should consult your own counsel and tax and financial advisors as to legal and related matters concerning the matters described herein, and, by accepting this presentation, you confirm that you are not relying upon the information contained herein to make any decision. No legally binding obligations will be created, implied, or inferred from this presentation or the information contained herein. The product outlined in this presentation is still under development. The features of the final product may be different and nothing should be construed as a commitment by Bullish.
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Certain information in this presentation and oral statements made in any meeting are forward-looking and relate to Bullish and its anticipated financial position, business strategy, events and courses of action. Words or phrases such as anticipate, objective, may, will, might, should, could, can, intend, expect, believe, estimate, predict, potential, plan, is designed to or similar expressions suggest future outcomes. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the
expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. We cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements and there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking statements.
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts and other forward-looking information will not occur, which may cause Bullishs actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates of future performance, illustrations of performance results or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of any definitive agreements with respect to the Business Combination; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against FPAC, the combined company or others following the announcement of the Business Combination and any definitive agreements with respect thereto; the inability to complete the Business Combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of FPAC, to obtain financing to complete the Business Combination or to satisfy other conditions to closing; changes to the proposed structure of the Business Combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the Business Combination; the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the Business Combination; the risk that the Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations of Bullish as a result of the announcement and consummation of the Business Combination; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination; the other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled Risk Factors and Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements in FPACs final prospectus relating to its initial public offering dated December 2, 2020 and the risks described below under Certain Risks Applicable to Bullish. Readers are cautioned that this list of factors should not be construed as exhaustive.
The forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Where to Find Certain Important Information
In connection with the proposed Business Combination, the successor public entity intends to file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) a registration statement on Form F-4 containing a preliminary proxy statement and a preliminary prospectus, and after the registration statement is declared effective, FPAC will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed Business Combination to its shareholders. This presentation does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed Business Combination and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the Business Combination. FPACs 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/prospectus and other documents filed in connection with the proposed Business Combination, as these materials will contain important information about FPAC, Bullish and the Business Combination. When available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials for the proposed Business Combination will be mailed to shareholders of FPAC as of a record date to be established for voting on the
proposed Business Combination. Shareholders will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC, without charge, once available, at the SECs website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: Far Peak Acquisition Corporation, 511 6th Avenue, #7342, New York, NY 10011.
Participants in the Solicitation
FPAC, Bullish and their respective directors and executive officers, other members of management and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the proposed Business Combination under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of FPAC is set forth in FPACs IPO Prospectus dated December 2, 2020 filed with the SEC on December 3, 2020. Information regarding other persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the shareholders in connection with the potential transaction and a description of their interests will be set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus when it is filed with the SEC. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is for informational purpose only and not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed Business Combination and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Bullish or FPAC, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer 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.
Risk Factors
Bullish is subject to a broad spectrum of risks and uncertainties that may lead to actual events, results or performance to differ materially from what is represented in this presentation. Key risk factors include:
Risks related to the timing and likelihood of completing the transaction due to closing conditions not being satisfied or failure to obtain the necessary approvals i.e. shareholders or regulators.
As an early stage company entering a highly competitive market with a limited operating history, the operations of Bullish are nascent, unproven and subject to material legal, regulatory, operational, reputational, tax and other risks.
If Bullish fails to attract customers, its business, operating results and financial condition may be significantly harmed.
The future development and growth of crypto assets is subject to a variety of factors that are difficult to predict and evaluate. If crypto assets do not grow as Bullish expects, Bullishs business, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected.
Bullish has not yet fully developed, tested or launched any products and its business is not assured to be profitable.
The assets and revenues of Bullish are substantially correlated to the prices and volatility of crypto assets. If such price declines, Bullishs business, operating results, and financial condition would be adversely affected.
Bullishs business may require regulatory licenses and qualifications that Bullish does not currently have and that may be costly and time-consuming to obtain and, even if obtained, may subsequently be revoked.
Bullish considers many factors in determining in which markets to offer services, and financial penalties and regulatory censure may be among the risks relating to any particular market.
Bullish relies heavily on the use of innovative technology to service its business, however it may not be successful in developing and deploying the necessary technology.
Cyberattacks and security breaches of Bullishs platform, or those impacting Bullishs customers or third parties, could adversely impact Bullishs brand and reputation and its business, operating results and financial condition.
Bullishs failure to safeguard and manage its customers fiat currencies and crypto assets could adversely impact its business, operating results and financial condition.
The loss or destruction of private keys required to access any crypto assets held in custody for Bullishs own account or for its customers may be irreversible. If Bullish is unable to access its private keys or if Bullish experiences a hack or other data loss relating to its ability to access any crypto assets, it could cause regulatory scrutiny, reputational harm, and other losses.
Legal, regulatory and accounting rules, standards and practices relating to cryptocurrencies and Bullish products are uncertain and still developing. Changes and developments in these or a failure to properly characterize or assess accounting treatment may adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial condition and may, in some cases, lead to licensing requirements, regulatory scrutiny, investigations, fines, restatements, and other penalties.
Bullishs business will rely on Block.one and other third-party vendors and service providers for material aspects of its operations, requiring entering appropriate contracting arrangements.
Accounting and tax treatment of Bullish activities in different jurisdictions may change or be uncertain. If such accounting and tax treatment changes or such activities are not properly characterized for accounting or tax purposes, Bullishs financial position and performance could be adversely affected.
Industry data, projections and estimates contained in this presentation are inherently uncertain, subject to interpretation and may not have been independently verified.
Bullishs business requires a significant deployment of compliance programs and internal controls directed at dealing with extensive regulatory obligations. Such programs and controls are in general still developing in the crypto industry and if Bullishs programs and controls are not effective or a regulator considers them insufficient the consequences may include reputational harm, regulatory enforcement action and affect Bullishs ability to conduct business.
The foregoing summarizes certain of the general risks related to the business of Bullish, and such list is not exhaustive. The foregoing list has been prepared solely for purpose of assisting interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to the Business Combination and not for any other purpose. You should carefully consider these risks and uncertainties together with the other available information and should carry out your own diligence and consult with your own financial and legal advisors. A more expansive description of the key risk factors will be filed with the SEC as part of the Form F-4 registration statement referred to above and in subsequent filings with the SEC, and such risk factors will be more extensive than, and may differ significantly from, the above summary.
Product Demo
The Bullish exchange has some amazing features, which will be walked through right now. Here is the trading UI that our clients will use to buy and sell fiat and crypto assets.
1. Trading Screen
Lets have a look at the main trading page, in the top left beside the Bullish logo, which is a shortcut to this page, we have the BTC/USD as the currency pair.
On the top, is displayed the price, last 24 hours price change, and volume traded.
On the left hand side is the main nav bar, which we will go through in more detail later. Beside the nav bar, is the spot and margin order entry. The spot entry shows the account balances, as well as the market, limit, and stop limit order options, with price.
Similarly, margin shows balances, max leverage, our buying and selling power, including how they can be placed at a market, limit, or stop order, much like a standard spot order. We then have the order book, which shows the detailed depth of the current market, and to the right, the price chart which can be magnified.
On the far right, is the history of platform- wide trades from all clients.
On the bottom panel, we have our positions, spot and margin, open orders, order history, and trade history. This clients information is all here in this demo environment.
2. Bullish Liquidity Pools
Most importantly, is the order book depththis is one of Bullishs unique value propositions.
The platform combines an automated market maker, typically found in DeFi and a limit order book found on normal exchanges. We combine the best of both worlds. At its core, the Bullish AMM uses a mathematical formula to price assets; rather than relying on other peoples limit orders like a traditional exchange. Like similar, very successful venues in DeFi, Bullish liquidity is priced according to the assets held in the Bullish Liquidity Pool.
3. AMM
The below chart shows the liquidity available for our clients to interact with at any time. It clearly shows the advantage of an AMM as it provides deep liquidity. Equally important, trade prices are deterministic. For example, if one were to buy 300 BTC.
The display will show that the price will move to approximately 60,800 US dollars, based on the current market price of approximately 58,800 dollars.
Similarly, one could sell 122 BTC, price it immediately, and know the market price would move to approximately 57,900 dollars, at a cost of 7.1 million US dollars.
or 122 BTC. This is unique to regulated exchanges in that it displays the exact trade cost, for the given liquidity.
Traditionally, limit order books relied on market makers to provide their liquidity, market makers who often widen the spreads, and remove liquidity when the price is uncertain, or remove their quotes based on signalling risk created by someone else trading a large order.
4. Bullish Hybrid Orderbook
The value proposition for Bullish is that it combines the AMM with the limit order book to create a hybrid limit order book. There, clients can interact at all times with the AMM and all other client limit orders, buying or selling. It allows clients to express their price view, and interact with the deep liquidity AMM. The best of both worlds.
5. Spot Trading
To further demonstrate, lets place some orders. In the spot account is 18 BTC and 3,687,981 US dollars. This user can buy some BTC with their US dollars. The order can be placed passively on the chart to demonstrate the synergy of the AMM and limit order book.
Clicking on this price, you can buy at approximately 58,600 dollars, which is currently a passive price. We can buy 5 BTC, although the maximum is 62 as shown.
Taking a look at the chart for a spot limit sell, there is now a difference between the AMM and the limit order. Anyone wanting to buy this volume will interact with both the AMM and passive limit order.
Buying 177 BTC, you can see that the AMM will provide 167 of that and the hybrid order book will provide the rest.
Whereas other venues such as Coinbase and Binance have full order books from passive limit orders. Bullish combines that with market leading depth from our own AMM.
The platform boasts the deepest liquidity for its currency pairs when combining the assets for BLPs and market participants.
6. Margin Trading
Similarly with margin, users can buy and sell. The demo shows an existing loan of 9 BTC and 57,723 US dollars. To transfer more, assets can be moved from the spot to margin wallet. We can move over 5 BTC.
With the transfer complete, a notification with the new balance of 14 BTC appears. Now more can be bought because the buying power has increased based on the collateral. And now we can purchase 10 more. It will display the effective leverage.
The user will be notified that the action is a margin limit buy for 10 BTC. The daily interest rate and effective leverage will be displayed based on assets using collateral in the margin wallet.
Now completed, the effective leverage is 1.59. Heading over to positions, it is a low risk loan at 1.6 leverage, the size is 14 BTC.
On the portfolio page are displayed the assets and liabilities across the various components.
On the spot page, we have the breakdown by assets, quantity, total value, price, and the history of transfers between wallets.
On the margin page are the loans. Clicking on the loan displays the details, such as the total position of 14 BTC.
There is a low liquidation risk, a leverage of 1.6, a utilization of 32% of my total margin amount.
We see daily interest rates and BTC market price. To the right is a chart showing the liquidation prices, notifying when more collateral is needed, if price changes substantially. If the collateral is insufficient, there will be a forced closure of the loan and liquidation.
This is the 2nd UVP of BullishSafe Margin Trading, the AMMs provide a given liquidity for a deterministic price, so the user knows exactly how much it will cost to liquidate any loan position. Unlike other lending platforms, there is no pricing uncertainty, and no risk of loan insolvency, not being able to sell the collateral and the underlying loan position, and recovering the original assets for the lender.
The AMM and the hybrid order book allows Bullish to provide safe margin lending and power a whole set of behavior on the exchange.
Back to the portfolio, we have the liquidity pool page. And this section shows the liquidity behind the AMMsthe assets that the automated market maker uses to provide deep liquidity in the order book. You can see the overall historical value of the assets and BLP stakes with estimated yield and total market value. You can add and remove from the BLP. Here, you choose a pair and amount, based on your current spot account. If 2 BTC are entered, it will cost 117,581 USD to match the BTC, so that the assets are 50/50, and then you can add liquidity.
Now completed, the stake and values will be updated. There is also the option to remove those. If 91% is removed, it will display my assets values along with my stake, at a total of approximately 354.
7. Safe Margin Lending
On an important note, the platform closely manages BLP liquidity, which drives client experience at its core. The more liquidity we have, the deeper the liquidity, the better the client experience, and the more margin lending can be done against those balances.
We asked our BLP liquidity stakers to withdraw their assets over 7 days, the asset withdrawn is split equally over those 7 days and they get a portion back each day. At the bottom of the popup, the user is told when they will receive the total amount back across the next 7 days, which will be withdrawn from the liquidity pool.
If loans are liquidated, clients will have time to react and provide more collateral where approved.
8. Markets
On the markets page of the main nav bar, is an overview, favorites, and newly added assets on the Bullish exchange.
The orders page displays the current open orders, positions, and loan positions. The earn page will give us an overview of all of the BLP yields and returns, though is still a work in progress.
9. History
History page shows all the transactions that have happened on the platform, and can be exported by the client.
That concludes a very rapid tour of the Bullish exchange, we hope that you found the details and the capabilities of the exchange as exciting as we do.