UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13E-3
Rule 13e-3 Transaction Statement
(Pursuant to Section 13(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934)
BIDZ.COM, INC.
(Name of the Issuer)
BIDZ.com, Inc.
Glendon Group, Inc.
Bidz Acquisition Company, Inc.
David Zinberg
Marina Zinberg
(Name of Person(s) Filing Statement)
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
8883T200
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
Lawrence Kong
Chief Financial Officer,
BIDZ.com, Inc.
3562 Eastham Drive
Culver City, California 90232
310-280-7373
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive
Notices and Communications on Behalf of Person(s) Filing Statement)
Copies to:
Mark Hiraide
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Aaron A. Grunfeld
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Roger Loomis
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Law Offices of Aaron A. Grunfeld & Associates
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Petillon Hiraide & Loomis LLP
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1100 Glendon Avenue, Suite 850
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21515 Hawthorne Boulevard
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Los Angeles, California 90024
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Torrance, California 90503
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This statement is filed in connection with (check the appropriate box):
(a)
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The filing of solicitation materials or an information statement subject to Regulation 14A, Regulation 14C or Rule 13e-3(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(b)
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The filing of a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933.
(c)
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A tender offer.
(d)
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None of the above.
Check the following box if the soliciting materials or information statement referred to in checking box (a) are preliminary copies:
x
Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the results of the transaction:
o
CALCULATION OF FILING FEE
Transaction valuation(1)
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Amount of Filing Fee(2)
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$14,285,015.16
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$1,637
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(1) For purposes of calculating the amount of the filing fee only.
(2) The filing fee was determined based upon the product of (A) 18,314,122 shares of Common Stock multiplied by (B) $0.78 per share. In accordance with Section 14(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the filing fee was determined by multiplying .00011460 by the product of the preceding sentence.
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Check the box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
Amount previously paid:
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$1,637
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Form or Registration No.:
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Schedule 14A Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Filing Party:
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BIDZ.com, Inc.
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Date Filed:
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June 22, 2012
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INTRODUCTION
This Rule 13e-3 Transaction Statement on Schedule 13E-3 (this Schedule 13E-3) is being filed by: (i) BIDZ.com, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the Company), the issuer of the common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the Common Stock), that is subject to the Rule 13e-3 transaction; (ii) Glendon Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Parent); (iii) Bidz Acquisition Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (Merger Subsidiary); (iv) David Zinberg, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company (David Z.); and (v) Marina Zinberg (Marina Z. and together with David Z., the Company, Parent, Merger Subsidiary, the Filing Parties and each a Filing Party).
This Schedule 13E-3 relates to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the Merger Agreement), dated as of May 17, 2012, by and among the Company, Parent and Merger Subsidiary pursuant to which (A) Merger Subsidiary will merge with and into the Company and the Company will become a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (the Merger) and (B) each outstanding share of the Companys common stock (other than shares held in the Companys treasury, shares owned by the Companys subsidiaries, Parent or Merger Subsidiary, shares held by Parent, Merger Subsidiary, each beneficial owner of securities of Parent or Merger Subsidiary or their respective affiliates, David Z., Marina Z., and each director or officer of the Company (collectively, Excluded Holders) and shares held by the Companys stockholders who have properly exercised, perfected and not withdrawn a demand for, or lost the right to, appraisal rights under Delaware law), will be converted into the right to receive $0.78 in cash, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes. The Merger remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, including obtaining approval of the Companys stockholders. Concurrently with the filing of this Schedule 13E-3, the Company is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission a preliminary proxy statement (the Proxy Statement) under Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), relating to an annual meeting of the stockholders of the Company at which, among other things the stockholders of the Company will consider and vote upon a proposal to adopt the Merger Agreement. Under Delaware law and the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Merger Agreement must be adopted by the affirmative vote of (i) holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Companys common stock entitled to vote thereon and (ii) holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Companys common stock entitled to vote thereon held by unaffiliated stockholders (i.e., those stockholders other than Glendon Group, Merger Subsidiary, each affiliate of Glendon Group or Merger Subsidiary, each beneficial owner of securities of Glendon Group or Merger Subsidiary or their respective affiliates, David Zinberg and Marina Zinberg and each director or officer of the Company).
A copy of the preliminary Proxy Statement is filed as Exhibit (a)(1)(i) and a copy of the Merger Agreement is attached as Annex A to the preliminary Proxy Statement.
The cross-references below are being supplied pursuant to General Instruction G to Schedule 13E-3 and show the location in the Proxy Statement of the information required to be included in response to the items of Schedule 13E-3. The information contained in the Proxy Statement, including all annexes thereto, is incorporated in its entirety herein by this reference, and the responses to each item in this Schedule 13E-3 are qualified in their entirety by the information contained in the Proxy Statement. As of the date hereof, the Proxy Statement is in preliminary form and is subject to completion or amendment. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Schedule 13E-3 shall have the meanings given to them in the Proxy Statement.
Item 1. Summary Term Sheet.
Regulation M-A Item 1001
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
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CAUTIONARY NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND OF FILING PERSONS
Item 2. Subject Company Information.
Regulation M-A Item 1002
(a)
Name and Address
. The Companys name and the address and telephone number of its principal executive office are as follows:
BIDZ.com, Inc.
3562 Eastham Drive
Culver City, California 90232
(310) 280-7373
(b)
Securities
. The exact title of the subject class of equity securities is BIDZ.com, Inc., common shares, par value $0.001 per share. As of June 22, 2012, 18,314,122 shares of BIDZ.com, Inc. common stock were issued and outstanding.
(c)
Trading Market and Price
. The information set forth in the Preliminary Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
MARKET PRICE OF COMMON STOCK AND DIVIDENDS
(d)
Dividends
. The information set forth in the Preliminary Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
MARKET PRICE OF COMMON STOCK AND DIVIDENDS
(e)
Prior Public Offerings
. Not applicable.
(f)
Prior Stock Purchases
. The information set forth in the Preliminary Proxy Statement under the following caption is incorporated herein by reference:
SPECIAL FACTORSShare Delivery Agreement
Item 3. Identity and Background of Filing Person.
Regulation M-A Item 1003
(a)-(c)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND OF FILING PERSONS
Item 4. Terms of the Transaction.
Regulation M-A Item 1004
(a)(1)
Not applicable.
(a)(2)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
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THE ANNUAL MEETING
THE ANNUAL MEETINGRequired Votes
SPECIAL FACTORS
SPECIAL FACTORSBackground of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSFairness of the Merger; Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors
SPECIAL FACTORSPurposes and Reasons of Glendon Group and Merger Subsidiary
SPECIAL FACTORSCertain Effects of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSContribution Agreement
SPECIAL FACTORSVoting Agreement
SPECIAL FACTORSShare Delivery Agreement
SPECIAL FACTORSConduct of the Companys Business if the Merger is Not Completed
SPECIAL FACTORSMaterial United States Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger
THE MERGER AGREEMENTThe Merger
THE MERGER AGREEMENTEffective Time
THE MERGER AGREEMENTTreatment of Common Stock, Stock Options and Dissenting Shares
THE MERGER AGREEMENTConditions to the Merger
(b)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SPECIAL FACTORSInterests of Our Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSContribution Agreement
SPECIAL FACTORSShare Delivery Agreement
(c)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
THE MERGER AGREEMENT
SPECIAL FACTORSCertain Effects of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSContribution Agreement
SPECIAL FACTORSVoting Agreement
SPECIAL FACTORSShare Delivery Agreement
SPECIAL FACTORSInterests of Our Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSQuantification of Golden Parachute Payments and Benefits to Our Named Executive Officers
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(d)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SPECIAL FACTORSAppraisal Rights
APPRAISAL RIGHTS
ANNEX CSection 262 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware Appraisal Rights
(e)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption PROVISIONS FOR UNAFFILIATED SECURITY HOLDERS is incorporated herein by reference.
(f)
Not applicable.
Item 5. Past Contacts, Transactions, Negotiations and Agreements.
Regulation M-A Item 1005
(a)-(c)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
SPECIAL FACTORSBackground of the Merger
(e)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SPECIAL FACTORSContribution Agreement
SPECIAL FACTORSVoting Agreement
SPECIAL FACTORSShare Delivery Agreement
SPECIAL FACTORSEquity Financing
SPECIAL FACTORSGuarantee
Item 6. Purposes of the Transaction and Plans or Proposals.
Regulation M-A Item 1006
(b)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
SPECIAL FACTORSCertain Effects of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSInterests of Our Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
THE MERGER AGREEMENTTreatment of Common Stock, Stock Options and Dissenting Shares
THE MERGER AGREEMENTExchange and Payment Procedures
ANNEX A Agreement and Plan of Merger
(c)(1)-(8)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
SPECIAL FACTORSBackground of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSCertain Effects of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSPlans for the Company After the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSEquity Financing
SPECIAL FACTORSGuarantee
SPECIAL FACTORSContribution Agreement
SPECIAL FACTORSVoting Agreement
SPECIAL FACTORSShare Delivery Agreement
SPECIAL FACTORSInterests of Our Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
THE MERGER AGREEMENT
ANNEX A Agreement and Plan of Merger
Item 7. Purposes, Alternatives, Reasons and Effects.
Regulation M-A Item 1013
(a)-(c) The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
SPECIAL FACTORSBackground of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSPurposes and Reasons of Glendon Group and Merger Subsidiary
SPECIAL FACTORSFairness of the Merger; Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors
SPECIAL FACTORSPosition of Glendon Group and Merger Subsidiary Regarding the Fairness of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSConduct of the Companys Business if the Merger is Not Completed
SPECIAL FACTORSPlans for the Company After the Merger
(d)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
SPECIAL FACTORSBackground of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSFairness of the Merger; Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors
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SPECIAL FACTORSCertain Effects of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSPlans for the Company After the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSInterests of Our Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSMaterial United States Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSFees and Expenses
SPECIAL FACTORSQuantification of Golden Parachute Payments and Benefits to Our Named Executive Officers
THE MERGER AGREEMENT
THE MERGER AGREEMENTGo Shop; No Solicitation
APPRAISAL RIGHTS
ANNEX A Agreement and Plan of Merger
Item 8. Fairness of the Transaction.
Regulation M-A Item 1014
(a)-(b)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
SPECIAL FACTORSFairness of the Merger; Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors
SPECIAL FACTORSPurposes and Reasons of Glendon Group and Merger Subsidiary
SPECIAL FACTORSPosition of Glendon Group and Merger Subsidiary Regarding the Fairness of the Merger
(c)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
THE ANNUAL MEETINGRequired Votes
THE MERGER AGREEMENTConditions to the Merger
(d)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
SPECIAL FACTORSBackground of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSFairness of the Merger; Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors
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(e)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
SPECIAL FACTORSBackground of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSFairness of the Merger; Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors
(f)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
SPECIAL FACTORSBackground of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSPosition of Glendon Group and Merger Subsidiary Regarding the Fairness of the Merger
Item 9. Reports, Opinions, Appraisals and Certain Negotiations.
Regulation M-A Item 1015
(a)-(c)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SPECIAL FACTORSBackground of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSOpinion of Imperial Capital, LLC
ANNEX BOpinion of Imperial Capital, LLC
Item 10. Source and Amounts of Funds or Other Consideration.
Regulation M-A Item 1007
(a)-(b)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
SPECIAL FACTORSEquity Financing
SPECIAL FACTORSGuarantee
THE MERGER AGREEMENTFinancing Matters
THE MERGER AGREEMENTConditions to the Merger
(c)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SPECIAL FACTORSConduct of the Companys Business if the Merger is Not Completed
SPECIAL FACTORSFees and Expenses
THE MERGER AGREEMENTTermination
THE MERGER AGREEMENTTermination Fee and Expense Reimbursement
(d)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
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SUMMARY TERM SHEET
SPECIAL FACTORSEquity Financing
SPECIAL FACTORSGuarantee
Item 11. Interest in Securities of the Subject Company.
Regulation M-A Item 1008
(a)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SPECIAL FACTORSInterests of Our Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
(b)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SPECIAL FACTORSContribution Agreement
SPECIAL FACTORSShare Delivery Agreement
Item 12. The Solicitation or Recommendation.
Regulation M-A Item 1012
(d)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
THE ANNUAL MEETINGRequired Votes
SPECIAL FACTORSCertain Effects of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSFairness of the Merger; Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors
SPECIAL FACTORSPosition of Glendon Group and Merger Subsidiary Regarding the Fairness of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSInterests of Our Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
(e)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
SPECIAL FACTORSBackground of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSFairness of the Merger; Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors
SPECIAL FACTORSPosition of Glendon Group and Merger Subsidiary Regarding the Fairness of the Merger
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Item 13. Financial Information.
Regulation M-A Item 1010
(a)-(b)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SPECIAL FACTORSFinancial Projections
FINANCIAL INFORMATIONFinancial Statements
FINANCIAL INFORMATIONSummary Financial Information
FINANCIAL INFORMATIONRatio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
FINANCIAL INFORMATIONBook Value Per Share
Item 14. Persons/Assets, Retained, Employed, Compensated or Used.
Regulation M-A Item 1009
(a)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
THE ANNUAL MEETINGSolicitation of Proxies
SPECIAL FACTORSFees and Expenses
(b)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SUMMARY TERM SHEET
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
SPECIAL FACTORSCertain Effects of the Merger
SPECIAL FACTORSPlans for the Company After the Merger
Item 15. Additional Information.
Regulation M-A Item 1011
(b)
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the following captions is incorporated herein by reference:
SPECIAL FACTORS
Quantification of Golden Parachute Payments and Benefits to Our Named Executive Officers
(c)
The information contained in the Proxy Statement, including all annexes thereto, is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 16. Exhibits.
Exhibit
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Description
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(a)(1)(i)
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Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A as filed with the SEC on June 22, 2012 (the Proxy Statement) (incorporated herein by reference).
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(a)(1)(ii)
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Form of Preliminary Proxy Card (incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy Statement).
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(a)(1)(iii)
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Press release issued by the Company on May 17, 2012 announcing the signing of the Merger Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on May 18, 2012).
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(c)(1)
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Opinion of Imperial Capital, LLC (Imperial) to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Annex B to the Proxy Statement).
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(c)(2)
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Presentation by Imperial to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, dated May 17, 2012.*
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(d)(1)
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Share Delivery Agreement, dated as of June 19, 2012, by and between David Z., Marina Z. and Parent.
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(d)(2)
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Voting Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2012, by and among Parent, David Z. and Marina Z.
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(d)(3)
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Contribution Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2012, by and between David Z., Marina Z. and Parent.
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(f)
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Section 262 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware - Appraisal Rights (incorporated herein by reference to Annex C to the Proxy Statement).
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To be filed by amendment.
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SIGNATURES
After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true and correct.
June 22, 2012
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BIDZ.com
, Inc.
a Delaware corporation
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By:
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/s/ David Zinberg
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Name:
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David Zinberg
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Title:
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Chief Executive Officer
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Glendon Group, Inc.
a Delaware corporation
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By:
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/s/ Kia Jam
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Name:
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Kia Jam
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Title:
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Chief Executive Officer
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Bidz Acquisition Company
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Inc.
a Delaware corporation
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By:
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/s/ Kia Jam
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Name:
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Kia Jam
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Title:
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Chief Executive Officer
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/s/ David Zinberg
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David Zinberg
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/s/ Marina Zinberg
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Marina Zinberg
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