- Why Alan P. Qureshi Supports the Voxtur Shareholders for
Accountability
PLYMOUTH, Minn., June 21,
2024 /CNW/ - A group of shareholders (the "Voxtur
Shareholders for Accountability", "We", "Us", or
"Our") of Voxtur Analytics Corp. (TSXV: VXTR) (OTCQB: VXTRF)
("Voxtur" or the "Company"), further to our press
release of June 19, 2024, regarding
the call to reconstitute the board of directors of Voxtur (the
"Board") at Voxtur's Annual General and Special Meeting (the
"AGSM") scheduled to be held virtually on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time), we release a letter to
Voxtur shareholders, the text of which is set out below.
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June 21, 2024
Why I Support the Voxtur Shareholders for Accountability
Initiatives
My name is Alan P. Qureshi, and I
founded Blue Water Financial Technologies ("Blue Water")
with my wife, Ellen. Together, we started Blue Water and grew it
into a successful Mortgage Asset technology platform. Subsequently,
we sold it to Voxtur in 2022. I have 25 years of senior leadership
experience in mortgage technology and proven credentials for
leading and growing organizations profitably.
I appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts on my decision
to support the Voxtur Shareholders for Accountability and explain
why my interests align with ALL shareholders.
- As a significant shareholder, I am aligned with all Voxtur
shareholders. I currently own approximately 31.5 million shares,
which is approximately ~4.4%1 of Voxtur's common shares
(on an undiluted basis), and in the future, I am entitled to
receive additional common shares associated with the acquisition of
Blue Water. Any suggestion that I am not aligned with Voxtur
shareholders is baseless. In addition to me and my wife, the
employees at Blue Water also received shares in return for our sale
to Voxtur. I am committed to building value for all
shareholders.
- Blue Water is a key asset to Voxtur's success. Gary Yeoman has made it clear that Blue Water is
a key asset and contributor to Voxtur's bottom line. I agree. I
also believe that several other assets and technologies within
Voxtur have significant potential under new leadership. To unlock
this potential, we need a team with deep-rooted experience building
and governing mortgage and technology companies.
- The existing management team and Board have failed to create
value. The existing Board and management team have had ample time
to execute a turnaround plan and make the Company successful. Yet,
under current leadership, the stock has been on a constant downward
trajectory since May 2022 (the last
time the stock traded above CAD $1).
The current Board and management team have failed the shareholders,
and I believe there is a new path forward that can grow shareholder
value.
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As at May 17, 2024 (the
record date for the AGSM) Voxtur reports that it had
721,276,024 common shares issued and outstanding.
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A More Constructive Path
Forward
It is time for new leadership to step in to turn Voxtur around,
cut corporate expenses, restore profitable operations, and create a
path for growing net income by developing and executing a strategic
vision for the Company. As fellow shareholders, our interests
are aligned – to maximize value for the benefit of all
shareholders.
I believe that we, along with all Voxtur shareholders, have an
aligned interest in supporting the business, building equity value,
and growing the Company. I also believe that there are
underutilized assets and that the corporate expense burden
significantly impacts the Company's ability to fund itself. At some
point, we all believed enough in the Company to invest in it; now,
we must protect and enhance that value.
While Gary has demonstrated the ability to lead acquisitions,
manage banking relationships, and garner support from various
shareholders, I believe that Gary is not the operator we need for
the next chapter. I am grateful for his contribution and effort
thus far.
On the other hand, as a candidate for CEO, I will be committed
to: (i) transparency in communication, (ii) accountability for
results, (iii) delivering a cohesive strategy for the business
(with the Board nominees proposed by the Voxtur Shareholders for
Accountability), (iv) driving a culture of partnership and
collective enrichment, and (v) executing on a growth plan for
Voxtur.
In closing, I am ready to work for all shareholders and rebuild
the trust and focus that have been a cornerstone of employee
engagement, retention, and results at Blue Water. We need and want
this for the rest of Voxtur, and I hope you will join the Voxtur
Shareholders for Accountability in advocating for these
changes.
Yours very truly,
Alan P. Qureshi
Additional Information |
Information in Support of Public Broadcast Exemption
The following information is provided in accordance with
Canadian corporate and securities laws applicable to public
broadcast solicitations. The Voxtur Shareholders for Accountability
are relying on the exemption under section 9.2(4) of NI 51-102 and
section 112 (1.2) of the Ontario
Business Corporations Act to make this public broadcast
solicitation.
This solicitation is being made by the Voxtur Shareholders for
Accountability and not by or on behalf of the management of Voxtur.
The registered office address of Voxtur is located at 543 Ridout
Street N, London, Ontario, Canada,
N6A 2PB.
The Voxtur Shareholders for Accountability have filed this press
release containing the information required by section 9.2(4)(c) of
NI 51-102. On June 19, 2024, the Voxtur Shareholders for
Accountability filed the Information Document containing the
information required by section 9.2(6) of NI 51-102 and Form
51-102F5 - Information Circular in respect of the
Shareholder Nominees on the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at
www.sedarplus.ca.
The Voxtur Shareholders for Accountability may solicit proxies
in reliance upon the public broadcast exemption to the solicitation
requirements under applicable Canadian corporate and securities
laws, conveyed by way of public broadcast, including through press
releases, speeches or publications, and by any other manner
permitted under applicable Canadian laws. All costs incurred for
the solicitation will be borne by the Voxtur Shareholders for
Accountability.
Disclaimer
The information contained or referenced herein is for
information purposes only in order to provide the views of the
Voxtur Shareholders for Accountability and the matters which the
Voxtur Shareholders for Accountability believe to be of concern to
shareholders described herein. The information is not tailored to
specific investment objections, the financial situations,
suitability, or particular need of any specific person(s) who may
receive the information, and should not be taken as advice in
considering the merits of any investment decision. The views
expressed herein represent the views and options of the Voxtur
Shareholders for Accountability, whose opinions may change at any
time and which are based on the analyses of the Voxtur Shareholders
for Accountability.
Cautionary Statement Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking information within
the meaning of applicable securities laws. In general,
forward-looking information refers to disclosure about future
conditions, courses of action, and events. Forward-looking
information in this press release may include, but is not limited
to, statements of Voxtur Shareholders for Accountability regarding
(i) the AGSM, including the intention of the Voxtur Shareholders
for Accountability to solicit proxies in connection
therewith, (ii) the proposed reconstitution of the Board, (iii) the
future of the Company and (iv) matters relating to the Company,
including its business, operations, financial condition and
strategic plan. All statements contained in this press release that
are not clearly historical in nature or that necessarily depend on
future events are forward‐looking, and the use of any of the words
"anticipates", "believes", "expects", "intends", "plans", "will",
"would", and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current
expectations of the Voxtur Shareholders for Accountability and
currently available information. Forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance, involve certain risks and
uncertainties that are difficult to predict, and are based upon
assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate.
The Voxtur Shareholders for Accountability undertake no obligation
to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events, or
otherwise, except as required by applicable securities
legislation.
SOURCE Voxtur Shareholders for Accountability