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 7, 2021
Spartan Acquisition Corp. II
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-39739 | 85-2599566 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer | ||
| of incorporation) | Identification No.) |
|
9 West 57th Street, 43rd Floor New York, NY |
10019 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(212)
515-3200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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:
| ☒ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ☐ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
| Units, each consisting of one share of Class A common stock and one-half of one warrant | SPRQ U | The New York Stock Exchange | ||
| Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share | SPRQ | The New York Stock Exchange | ||
| Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share | SPRQ 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.
As previously disclosed, on January 23, 2021, Spartan Acquisition Corp. II, a Delaware corporation (“Spartan”), SL Invest I Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Spartan, SL Invest II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of Spartan, SL Financial Investor I LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of Spartan, SL Financial Investor II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of Spartan, SL Financial Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Spartan (“Spartan Sub”), SL Financial LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of Spartan Sub, Sunlight Financial LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Sunlight”), FTV-Sunlight, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and Tiger Co-Invest B Sunlight Blocker, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, entered into a business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”). Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions to closing of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (the “Proposed Transactions”), the Proposed Transactions will effect a business combination between Spartan and Sunlight.
Attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference is a press release issued by Spartan announcing that it expects all closing conditions other than those that have been met or waived, to be satisfied and, based on proxies submitted to date, which may be changed at or before the special meeting, Spartan expects stockholders to approve all key proposals at the special meeting.
Important Information for Stockholders
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or constitute a solicitation of any vote or approval.
In connection with the Proposed Transactions, Spartan has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-254589) (as amended, the “Registration Statement”) with the SEC, which includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus of Spartan. The Registration Statement is now effective, and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus has been mailed to the stockholders of Spartan. SECURITYHOLDERS OF SPARTAN AND SUNLIGHT ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS (INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND RELEVANT MATERIALS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND THE PARTIES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS. Stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about Spartan and Sunlight once such documents are filed with the SEC, through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.
Participants in the Solicitation
Spartan and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Spartan in connection with the Proposed Transactions. Sunlight and its officers and directors may also be deemed participants in such solicitation. Security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of certain of Spartan’s executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading the definitive proxy statement/prospectus, Spartan’s Amendment No. 1 to Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on May 11, 2021 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2021, filed on May 21, 2021. Information concerning the interests of Spartan’s participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of Spartan’s stockholders generally, is set forth in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Proposed Transactions.
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Forward-Looking Statements
The information included herein and in any oral statements made in connection herewith include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact contained herein, regarding the Proposed Transactions or Sunlight’s and Spartan’s ability to consummate the Proposed Transactions, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of words such as “could,” “should,” “would,” “will,” “may,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” “continue,” “project,” or the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, Spartan and Sunlight disclaim any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. Spartan and Sunlight caution you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of either Spartan or Sunlight. In addition, Spartan cautions you that the forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to the following factors: (i) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could delay the Proposed Transactions or give rise to the termination of the agreements related thereto; (ii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Spartan or Sunlight following announcement of the Proposed Transactions; (iii) the inability to complete the Proposed Transactions due to the failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of Spartan, or whether other conditions to closing of the Proposed Transactions in the agreements related to the Proposed Transactions have been met or waived; (iv) the risk that the Proposed Transactions disrupts Spartan’s or Sunlight’s current plans and operations as a result of the announcement of the Proposed Transactions; (v) Sunlight’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Transactions, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of Sunlight to grow and manage growth profitably following the Proposed Transactions; (vi) costs related to the Proposed Transactions; (vii) changes in applicable laws or regulations; and (viii) the possibility that Sunlight may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described herein, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in Spartan’s periodic filings with the SEC, including its Amendment No. 1 to Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on May 11, 2021, its Current Reports on Form 8-K, as well as the definitive proxy statement/prospectus. Spartan’s SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
This communication shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the Proposed Transactions. This communication shall also not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits. |
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated July 7, 2021. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: July 7, 2021
| Spartan Acquisition Corp. II | |||
| By: | /s/ Geoffrey Strong | ||
| Name: | Geoffrey Strong | ||
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | ||
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Exhibit 99.1
Spartan
Acquisition Corp. II Expects Stockholders to Approve Business Combination with Sunlight
Financial and All Other Conditions to be Satisfied
or Waived
NEW YORK, NY AND CHARLOTTE, NC – July 7, 2021 – Spartan Acquisition Corp. II, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (“Spartan”) (NYSE: SPRQ), announced today that it expects all closing conditions, other than those that have already been met or which Sunlight and Spartan have agreed to waive, to be satisfied and closing of the business combination (the “Business Combination”) with Sunlight Financial (“Sunlight”), a premier, technology-enabled point-of-sale financing company, to occur on Friday, July 9, 2021. Based on proxies submitted to date, which may be changed at or before the meeting to be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021, a majority of stockholders support all key proposals, and Spartan anticipates closing the Business Combination with Sunlight Friday, July 9, 2021
Following closing, the combined company will be renamed Sunlight Financial Holdings Inc. and its common stock and warrants are expected to be trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols “SUNL” and “SUNLW”, respectively, commencing on Monday, July 12, 2021.
The special meeting of Spartan stockholders is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time virtually at https://www.cstproxy.com/spartanspacii/2021, as described in Spartan’s definitive proxy statement/prospectus, dated June 18, 2021 (the “Proxy Statement”).
About Sunlight Financial
Sunlight Financial is a premier, technology-enabled point-of-sale finance company. Sunlight partners with contractors nationwide to provide homeowners with financing for the installation of residential solar systems and other home improvements. Sunlight’s best-in-class technology and deep credit expertise simplify and streamline consumer finance, ensuring a fast and frictionless process for both contractors and homeowners. For more information, visit www.sunlightfinancial.com.
About Spartan Acquisition Corp. II
Spartan is a special purpose acquisition entity focused on the energy value chain in North America and was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Spartan is sponsored by Spartan Acquisition Sponsor II LLC, which is owned by a private investment fund managed by an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “Apollo”) (NYSE: APO). For more information, please visit www.spartanspacii.com.
Additional Information on the Business Combination and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed Business Combination, Spartan filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-254589) (the “Registration Statement”) with the SEC, which includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus of Spartan. The Registration Statement is now effective, and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus has been mailed to the stockholders of Spartan SECURITYHOLDERS OF SPARTAN AND SUNLIGHT ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS (INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND RELEVANT MATERIALS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION AND THE PARTIES TO THE BUSINESS COMBINATION. Stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about Spartan and Sunlight once such documents are filed with the SEC, through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes “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 may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the special meeting and the closing of the Business Combination. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, reflect the current views and expectations of Spartan’s management and Sunlight’s management, are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified herein, and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from expectations or results projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others: changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; the inability of Spartan and Sunlight to successfully or timely consummate the Business Combination, including the risk that any required regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the Business Combination or that the approval of the stockholders of Spartan or equityholders of Sunlight is not obtained or whether conditions to closing of the proposed Business Combination in the agreements related to the proposed Business Combination will be met or waived; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination; the amount of redemption requests made by Spartan’s public stockholders; the ability of Spartan or the combined company to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with the Business Combination or in the future; risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected operating and financial information with respect to Sunlight; risks related to Sunlight’s business and the timing of expected business milestones or results; the effects of competition and regulatory risks, and the impacts of changes in legislation or regulations on Sunlight’s future business; the expiration, renewal, modification or replacement of the federal solar investment tax credit, rebates and other incentives; the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Sunlight’s business or future results; Sunlight’s ability to attract and retain its relationships with third parties, including Sunlight’s capital providers and solar contractors; changes in the retail prices of traditional utility generated electricity; the availability of solar panels, batteries and other components and raw materials; and such other risks and uncertainties discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of Spartan’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 as filed with the SEC on March 11, 2021, as amended on May 11, 2021, and Registration Statement on Form S-4 as filed with the SEC on March 22, 2021, as amended on May 12, 2021 and June 1, 2021, and other documents of Spartan filed, or to be filed, with the SEC. All forward-looking statements used herein speak only as of the date they are made and are based on information available at that time. Neither Spartan nor Sunlight assumes any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements were made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by federal securities laws. As forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, caution should be exercised against placing undue reliance on such statements.
Participants in the Solicitation
Spartan and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Spartan in connection with the proposed Business Combination. Sunlight and its officers and directors may also be deemed participants in such solicitation. Security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of certain of Spartan’s executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading Spartan’s definitive proxy statement/prospectus, Spartan’s Amendment No. 1 to Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on May 11, 2021 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2021, filed on May 21, 2021. Information concerning the interests of Spartan’s participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of Spartan’s stockholders generally, is set forth in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed Business Combination.
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No Offer or Solicitation
This communication shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed Business Combination. This communication shall also not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.
Contacts
Sunlight Financial:
Investor Relations
Lucia Dempsey, Sunlight Financial
Garrett Edson, ICR
investors@sunlightfinancial.com
888.315.0822
Public Relations
Doug Donsky / Brian Ruby, ICR
media@sunlightfinancial.com
646.677.1844
Spartan Acquisition Corp. II:
Investor Relations:
Info@spartanspacii.com
Media:
Communications@apollo.com
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