UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 12, 2021
Supernova Partners Acquisition Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-39641 | 85-2800538 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
4301 50th Street NW
Suite 300, PMB 1044
Washington, D.C 20016
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (202) 918-7050
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Trading Symbol(s) |
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered |
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Units, each consisting of one share of Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value, and one-third of one warrant to purchase one Class A common stock | SPNV.U | The New York Stock Exchange | ||
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share | SPNV | The New York Stock Exchange | ||
Warrants to purchase Class A common stock, at an exercise price of $11.50 per share | SPNV WS | The New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☒
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 12, 2021, Supernova Partners Acquisition Company, Inc. (SPNV or Supernova) issued a press release announcing that it has filed a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and established August 2, 2021 as the record date for its special meeting of stockholders to be held on August 31, 2021 to, among other things, approve the proposed business combination between SPNV and OfferPad, Inc. (Offerpad).
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
Supernova has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus, that is both the proxy statement that is being distributed to holders of Supernovas common stock in connection with its solicitation of proxies for the vote by Supernovas stockholders with respect to the proposed business combination and other matters as described in the registration statement, as well as the prospectus relating to the offer and sale of the securities to be issued in the business combination. Supernova will be mailing the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents to its stockholders. This communication 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. Supernovas stockholders and other interested persons are advised to read the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed in connection with the proposed business combination, as these materials will contain important information about Offerpad, Supernova and the business combination. Stockholders are also able to obtain copies of the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed with the SEC, without charge, at the SECs website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to Supernovas secretary at 4301 50th Street NW, Suite 300 PMB 1044, Washington, D.C. 20016, (202) 918-7050.
Participants in the Solicitation
Supernova, Offerpad, and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Supernovas stockholders with respect to the proposed business combination. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests is contained in Supernovas registration statement on Form S-4, which is available free of charge at the SECs website at www.sec.gov. To the extent such holdings of Supernovas securities by Supernovas directors and executive officers may have changed since that time, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC.
Disclaimer
This communication is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent, or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the Business Combination and shall neither constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which the offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of section 10 of the Securities Act.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this communication may be considered forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events and can be identified by terminology such as pro forma, may, should, could, might, plan, possible, project, strive, budget, forecast, 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 Supernova and its management, and Offerpad and its management, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Supernova, Offerpad, 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 stockholders of Supernova 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 Offerpad as a result of the announcement and consummation of the business combination; 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; costs related to the business combination; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability to respond to general economic conditions; the health of the U.S. residential real estate industry; the ability to grow market share in existing markets or any new markets; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the ability to manage growth effectively; the ability to accurately value and manage inventory, and to maintain an adequate and desirable supply of inventory; the ability to successfully launch new product and service offerings, and to manage, develop and refine the technology platform; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled Risk Factors and Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements in the registration statement on Form S-4 and proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed by Supernova from time to time with the SEC. 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 Supernova nor Offerpad undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit
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Description |
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99.1 | Press Release, dated August 12, 2021. |
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.
SUPERNOVA PARTNERS ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC. | ||||||
Dated: August 12, 2021 | By: |
/s/ Michael Clifton |
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Name: | Michael Clifton | |||||
Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
Supernova Partners Acquisition Company, Inc. Announces Filing of Definitive Proxy Statement and Sets August 31, 2021 for Special Meeting of Stockholders to Vote on Offerpad Merger
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Special Meeting of SPNV stockholders to approve proposed business combination with Offerpad to be held on August 31, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. ET |
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SPNV stockholders as of the close of business on August 2, 2021 should vote their shares, no matter how many shares they own |
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For assistance voting your shares, please contact Morrow Sodali LLC, SPNVs proxy solicitor, for help, toll-free at (800) 662-5200, call collect at (203) 658-9400 or via email at SPNV.info@investor.morrowsodali.com |
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SPNV Recommends All Stockholders Vote FOR ALL Proposals at the Special Meeting |
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 12, 2021 Supernova Partners Acquisition Company, Inc. (SPNV or Supernova) (NYSE: SPNV), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that it has filed a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and established August 2, 2021 as the record date (the Record Date) for its special meeting of stockholders (the Special Meeting) to be held to, among other things, approve the proposed business combination (the Business Combination) between SPNV and OfferPad, Inc. (Offerpad).
The Special Meeting will be held virtually via live webcast at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 31, 2021, and can be accessed by visiting https://www.cstproxy.com/supernovaspac/sm2021. The proxy statement is available at www.sec.gov. Stockholders of record as of the close of business on the Record Date will be entitled to vote their shares at the Special Meeting.
The SPNV Board of Directors unanimously recommends that stockholders vote FOR the Business Combination with Offerpad as well as the other proposals set forth in the proxy statement.
The proposed Business Combination is expected to be consummated after receipt of the required approvals by the stockholders of SPNV and the satisfaction or waiver of certain other conditions. Upon closing, the combined company will remain listed on NYSE with its Class A common stock and warrants trading under the new ticker symbols, OPAD and OPADWS, respectively.
About Offerpad
Offerpads mission is to provide the best way to buy and sell a home. Period. It uses technology-enabled solutions to remake the home selling and buying experience by offering customers the convenience, control and certainty to solve their housing needs. Offerpad combines its fundamental real estate expertise with its data-driven digital Solutions Center platform to give users a holistic, customer-centric experience, enabling them to efficiently sell and buy their homes online with streamlined access to other services including mortgage, listing, and buyer representation services.
About Supernova Partners Acquisition Company
Supernova is led by Spencer Rascoff, a serial entrepreneur who co-founded Hotwire, Zillow, dot.LA and Pacaso and who led Zillow as CEO for nearly a decade; Alexander Klabin, founder and CEO of Ancient who co-founded Senator Investment Group; Robert Reid, an investor who worked for 21 years at Blackstone in its Private Equity Group; and Michael Clifton, an investor who was most recently a senior investment professional at The Carlyle Group.
For more information, visit: https://spnv.supernovaspac.com/. SPNVs securities are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SPNV.
Contacts
Investors or security holders may contact Morrow Sodali LLC, SPNVs proxy solicitor, for help, toll-free at (800) 662-5200, call collect at (203) 658-9400 or via email at SPNV.info@investor.morrowsodali.com.
For assistance with voting your shares, please contact Morrow Sodali LLC.
For Media:
Laura Collins
480-220-0021
David Stephan
951-970-6336
Press@Offerpad.com
For Investors:
James Grout
602-706-4905
Investors@offerpad.com
Additional Information and Where to Find It
Supernova has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus, that is both the proxy statement that is being distributed to holders of Supernovas common stock in connection with its solicitation of proxies for the vote by Supernovas stockholders with respect to the proposed business combination and other matters as described in the registration statement, as well as the prospectus relating to the offer and sale of the securities to be issued in the business combination. Supernova will be mailing the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents to its stockholders. This press release 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. Supernovas stockholders and other interested persons are advised to read the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed in connection with the proposed business combination, as these materials will contain important information about Offerpad, Supernova and the business combination. Stockholders are also able to obtain copies of the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed with the SEC, without charge, at the SECs website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to Supernovas secretary at 4301 50th Street NW, Suite 300 PMB 1044, Washington, D.C. 20016, (202) 918-7050.
Participants in Solicitation
Supernova, Offerpad, and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Supernovas stockholders with respect to the proposed business combination. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests is contained in Supernovas registration statement on Form S-4, which is available free of charge at the SECs website at www.sec.gov. To the extent such holdings of Supernovas securities by Supernovas directors and executive officers may have changed since that time, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release does not constitute (i) a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed business combination or (ii) an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation to purchase any security of Supernova, Offerpad, or any of their respective affiliates.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events and can be identified by terminology such as pro forma, may, should, could, might, plan, possible, project, strive, budget, forecast, 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 Supernova and its management, and Offerpad and its management, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Supernova, Offerpad, 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 stockholders of Supernova 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 Offerpad as a result of the announcement and consummation of the business combination; 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; costs related to the business combination; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability to respond to general economic conditions; the health of the U.S. residential real estate industry; the ability to grow market share in existing markets or any new markets; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the ability to manage growth effectively; the ability to accurately value and manage inventory, and to maintain an adequate and desirable supply of inventory; the ability to successfully launch new product and service offerings, and to manage, develop and refine the technology platform; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled Risk Factors and Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements in the registration statement on Form S-4 and proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed by Supernova from time to time with the SEC. Nothing in this press release 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 Supernova nor Offerpad undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements.