New entity poised to accelerate the
development of Clover's next generation platform for live streaming
with a suite of new product introductions.
Clover has a growing user base of over 9
million with almost 90% of users between 18-39 years old.
Clover is targeting a launch of VR ('Virtual Reality') Dating and
VR Live Streaming in Q4 2023.
NEW
YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clover Inc.
("Clover" or the "Company"), a highly rated live streaming company
focused on Gen Z and Millennial audiences and creators, and
FoxWayne Enterprises Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: FOXW, FOXWW)
("FoxWayne"), a special purpose acquisition company ("SPAC"), today
announced they have entered into a definitive business combination
agreement. Upon closing of the transaction, which is currently
anticipated to occur in the first quarter of 2023, the combined
company will be named "Clover Media Inc." and will be led
by Isaac Raichyk, Chief Executive Officer of Clover, and the
current management team. The combined company's common stock is
expected to continue to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
"We are deeply committed to advancing Clover's exciting live
streaming platform. This transaction is expected to accelerate the
development of our lead offerings for over 9 million and growing
users," said Mr. Raichyk.
Robb Knie, chief executive officer of FoxWayne, added,
"We see immense opportunities in Clover's approach to delivering
both dating subscriptions and the live streaming dating and
subscription models for creators of live content."
Summary of the
Transaction
As part of the transaction, FoxWayne will be issuing 15.745
million shares of its common stock, which represents consideration
of approximately $157.45 million. Current Clover stockholders
will convert 100% of their existing equity interests into common
stock of the combined company and will own a majority of the
outstanding shares of the combined company post-closing. Assuming
no redemptions of FoxWayne shares, the combined company's cash
resources are expected to be comprised of approximately
$13.7 million in cash proceeds
currently in trust, along with the existing cash resources of
Clover at closing.
The boards of directors of both Clover and FoxWayne have
unanimously approved the proposed transaction. The transaction is
subject to, among other things, the approval of the stockholders of
both Clover and FoxWayne and satisfaction or waiver of the
conditions stated in the definitive business combination
agreement.
The description of the business combination contained herein is
only a high-level summary. Additional information about the
proposed transaction, including a copy of the business combination
agreement, will be provided in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be
filed by FoxWayne with the Securities and Exchange Commission
("SEC") and will be available at the SEC's website
at www.sec.gov. In addition, Fox Wayne intends to file a
registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC, which will include
a proxy statement/prospectus, and will file other documents
regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC.
Advisors
J.P. Galda & Co. is serving as legal counsel to
Clover. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is
serving as legal counsel to FoxWayne.
About Clover
Clover Inc. ("Clover") is a mobile live streaming and dating
platform providing social connection and community to millions of
young adult singles across the globe. With proprietary technology,
feature-rich live streaming solutions and best-of-breed matching
algorithms, Clover makes the world a less lonely place, while
simultaneously empowering the next generation of gift economy
professionals. For more information visit http://www.clover.co or
download the app available on iOS or Android.
About FoxWayne
FoxWayne is a blank check company 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. FoxWayne is led by Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, Robb Knie.
Important Information About the
Merger and Where to Find It
This press release relates to a proposed transaction between
Clover and FoxWayne. This press release 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. In connection
with the transaction described herein, FoxWayne intends to file
relevant materials with the SEC including a registration statement
on Form S-4, which will include a prospectus with respect to the
combined company's securities to be issued in connection with the
business combination and a proxy statement with respect to the
stockholder meeting of FoxWayne to vote on the business
combination. Promptly after the registration statement is declared
effective by the SEC, FoxWayne will mail the definitive proxy
statement/prospectus and a proxy card to each stockholder as of a
record date for the meeting of FoxWayne stockholders to be
established for voting on the proposed business combination.
FoxWayne urges its investors, stockholders and other interested
persons to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/
prospectus as well as other documents filed with the SEC because
these documents will contain important information about FoxWayne,
Clover and the business combination. Once available,
stockholders will also be able to obtain a copy of the Form S-4,
including the proxy statement/prospectus, and other documents filed
with the SEC without charge, by directing a request to: FoxWayne,
Attn: Robb Knie, 1 Rockefeller
Plaza, Suite 1039, New York, New
York 10020. The preliminary and definitive proxy
statement/prospectus to be included in the registration statement,
once available, can also be obtained, without charge, at the SEC's
website (www.sec.gov).
Participants in the
Solicitation
FoxWayne and its directors and executive officers may be deemed
participants in the solicitation of proxies from FoxWayne's
stockholders with respect to the business combination.
Information about FoxWayne's directors and executive officers and a
description of their interests in FoxWayne will be included in the
proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed transaction and be
available at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov). Additional
information regarding the interests of such participants will be
contained in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed
transaction when available.
Clover and its directors and executive officers also may be
deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the
stockholders of FoxWayne in connection with the proposed business
combination. Information about Clover's directors and executive
officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed
transaction will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus for
the proposed transaction.
Non-Solicitation
This press release is 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
any securities nor shall there be any sale of 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 any such state or jurisdiction. No offer of
securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting
the requirements of the Securities Act.
Special Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to
the proposed transaction between FoxWayne and Clover. All
statements other than statements of historical facts contained in
this press release, including statements regarding FoxWayne or
Clover's future results of operations and financial position, the
amount of cash expected to be available to Clover after the closing
and giving effect to any redemptions by FoxWayne stockholders,
Clover's business strategy, prospective drug products, product
approvals, research and development costs, timing and likelihood of
success, plans and objectives of management for future operations,
future results of current and anticipated products and expected use
of proceeds, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements generally are identified by the words "believe,"
"project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "target," "intend,"
"strategy," "future," "opportunity," "plan," "may," "should,"
"will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result,"
and similar expressions. These statements are based on various
assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and
on the current expectations of the respective management teams of
Clover and FoxWayne and are not predictions of actual performance.
These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative
purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be
relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a
prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability.
Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to
predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events
and circumstances are beyond the control of Clover and
FoxWayne.
These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of
risks including, but not limited to, the following risks relating
to the proposed transaction: (1) the risk that the proposed
transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all,
which may adversely affect the price of FoxWayne's securities; (2)
the failure to satisfy the conditions to closing the proposed
transaction, including the approval by the stockholders of FoxWayne
and Clover; (3) the risk that some or all of FoxWayne's
stockholders may redeem their shares at the closing of the proposed
transaction; (4) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the
proposed transaction on Clover's business relationships and
business generally; (5) the outcome of any legal proceedings that
may be instituted related to the proposed transaction; (6) the
ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed
transaction; (7) the risk that Clover may use its capital resources
sooner than it expects; (8) Clover has incurred operating losses in
the past, expects to incur operating losses in the future and may
never achieve or maintain profitability, (9) Clover has an evolving
business model with much of its recent growth coming from its entry
in the emerging and highly competitive livestreaming market, (10)
Clover's growth and profitability will rely, in part, on its
ability to attract and retain users through cost-effective
marketing efforts, (11) Distribution and marketing of, and access
to, Clover's services, relies, in significant part on a variety of
third-party platforms, (12) Inappropriate actions by certain of
Clover's users could be attributed to Clover and damage its brands'
reputations, which could adversely affect its business, (13) the
risk the combined company will fail to realize the anticipated
benefits of the proposed transaction; and (14) other risks and
uncertainties indicated from time to time in FoxWayne's public
filings with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or
FoxWayne's and Clover's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results
could differ materially from the results implied by these
forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that
neither FoxWayne nor Clover presently know, or that FoxWayne or
Clover currently believe are immaterial, that could also cause
actual results to differ from those contained in the
forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking
statements reflect FoxWayne's and Clover's expectations, plans or
forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press
release. FoxWayne and Clover anticipate that subsequent events and
developments will cause FoxWayne's and Clover's assessments to
change. However, while FoxWayne and Clover may elect to update
these forward-looking statements at some point in the future,
FoxWayne and Clover specifically disclaim any obligation to do so,
except as otherwise required by law. These forward-looking
statements should not be relied upon as representing FoxWayne's and
Clover's assessments of any date subsequent to the date of this
press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed
upon the forward-looking statements.
Clover Investor Contact:
Natasha Upal
nupal@clover.co
FoxWayne Investor Contact:
Investor Relations
Tel: 917-284-8938
investors@foxwayne.com
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