GFGDU Growth for Good Acquisition Corporation

 

 

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): September 8, 2023

 

The Growth for Good Acquisition Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Cayman Islands		001-41149		66-0987010
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

12 E 49th Street, 11th Floor

New York, NY 10017

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (646) 655-7596

 

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:

 

x	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 Class A ordinary share, on right and one-half of one redeemable warrant		GFGDU		The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share		GFGD		The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Right to acquire one-sixteenth of one Class A ordinary share		GFGDR		The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50		GFGDW		The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

 

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 x

 

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 September 8, 2023, G4G announced that it reconvened and then, following the passing of an ordinary resolution by shareholders, further adjourned without conducting any other business, its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) relating to the business combination pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 7, 2023 by and among G4G, G4G Merger Sub Inc. and Zero Nox, Inc., and will reconvene such Meeting on September 11, 2023, at 12:30 p.m., Eastern time with no change to the location or record date of the Meeting.

 

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.

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to the proposed transaction between G4G and Zero Nox, Inc. (“ZeroNox”). These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this document, including but not limited to: (i) actual market adoption and growth rates of electrification technologies for commercial and industrial vehicles; (ii) ZeroNox’s ability to convert trial deployments with truck fleets into sales orders; (iii) delays in design, manufacturing and wide-spread deployment of ZeroNox’s products and technologies; (iv) failure of ZeroNox’s products to perform as expected or any product recalls; (v) ZeroNox’s ability to expand its relationships with OEMs and fleet owners, and its distribution network; (vi) ZeroNox’s ability to develop vehicles of sufficient quality and appeal on schedule and on large scale; (vii) ZeroNox’s ability to raise capital as needed; (viii) management’s ability to manage growth; (ix) the macroeconomic conditions and challenges in the markets in which ZeroNox operates; (x) the effects of increased competition in the electrification technology business; (xi) ZeroNox’s ability to defend against any intellectual property infringement or misappropriation claims; (xii) the risk that the transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of G4G’s securities, (xiii) the risk that the transaction may not be completed by G4G’s business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of the business combination deadline if sought by G4G, (xiv) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the transaction, including the adoption of the Merger Agreement by the shareholders of G4G and the receipt of certain governmental and regulatory approvals, (xv) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement, (xvi) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transaction on ZeroNox’s business relationships, operating results and business generally, (xvii) risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations of ZeroNox and potential difficulties in ZeroNox employee retention as a result of the transaction, (xviii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against ZeroNox or against G4G related to the Merger Agreement or the proposed transaction, (xix) the ability to maintain the listing of G4G’s securities on a national securities exchange, (xx) the price of G4G’s securities may be volatile due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive industries in which G4G plans to operate or ZeroNox operates, variations in operating performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting G4G’s or ZeroNox’s business and changes in the combined capital structure, (xxi) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations after the completion of the proposed transaction, and identify and realize additional opportunities, and (xxii) the risk of downturns and a changing regulatory landscape. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of G4G’s registration on Form S-1 (File No. 333-261369), the definitive proxy statement/prospectus filed on August 2, 2023 and mailed to shareholders on or about August 3, 2023 discussed above and other documents filed by G4G from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and G4G and ZeroNox assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Neither G4G nor ZeroNox gives any assurance that either G4G or ZeroNox or the combined company will achieve its expectations.

 

 

Additional Information and Where to Find It

 

In connection with the proposed transaction, G4G filed the Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 7, 2023, which includes a document that serves as a prospectus and a proxy statement of G4G, referred to as a “proxy statement/prospectus.” The definitive proxy statement/prospectus was filed on August 2, 2023 and mailed to shareholders on or about August 3, 2023. G4G may also file other relevant documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF G4G ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS INCLUDED THEREIN AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.

 

Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the registration statement and the proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) and all other relevant documents that are filed or that will be filed with the SEC by G4G through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. The documents filed by G4G with the SEC also may be obtained by contacting G4G at 12 E 49th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10017, or by calling (646) 655-7596.

 

Participants in Solicitation

 

G4G and ZeroNox and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may, under SEC rules, be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from G4G’s shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Additional information regarding the interests of those persons and other persons who may be deemed participants in the proposed transaction may be obtained by reading the proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed transactions. You may obtain a free copy of these documents as described in the preceding paragraph.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

99.1	Press Release, dated September 8, 2023
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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.

 

	The Growth for Good Acquisition Corporation
	By:	/s/ David Birnbaum
		Name:	David Birnbaum
		Title:	Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Dated: September 8, 2023

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

The Growth for Good Acquisition Corporation Adjourns its Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to September 11, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. ET

 

NEW YORK, NY, September 8, 2023 — The Growth for Good Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: GFGD) (“Growth for Good”) today announced that it reconvened and then, following the passing of an ordinary resolution by shareholders, further adjourned, without conducting any other business, its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) to September 11, 2023 at 12:30 p.m., Eastern Time.

 

The adjourned Meeting will be held via the same live webcast at https://www.cstproxy.com/g4gspac/2023. There is no change to the location, the record date, the purpose or any of the proposals to be acted upon at the Meeting.

 

The Meeting is for shareholders to consider, among other things, approving and adopting the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 7, 2023 by and among Growth for Good, G4G Merger Sub Inc. and Zero Nox, Inc (“ZeroNox”).

 

The record date for the Meeting remains the close of business on July 10, 2023 (the “Record Date”). Shareholders who have previously submitted their proxy or otherwise voted and who do not want to change their vote need not take any action.

 

Shareholders can continue to vote in person (including virtually) at the Meeting. If shareholders have any questions or need assistance, please contact Morrow Sodali LLC, our proxy solicitor, by calling (800) 662-5200 or banks and brokers can call collect at (203) 658-9400, or by emailing GFGD.info@investor.morrowsodali.com.

 

About ZeroNox

 

ZeroNox is leading the electrification of off-highway commercial and industrial vehicles, with best-in- class LFP batteries and an electric powertrain platform (“ZEPP”) that is cleaner, high performing, and cost effective. As a first mover in the advanced off-highway electric vehicle (OHEV) powertrain market, ZeroNox is proudly designed and engineered in America, with offices in Porterville, California.

 

For more information, visit: https://www.zeronox.com and https://www.linkedin.com/company/zeronox/

 

The information contained on, or accessible through, ZeroNox’s website is not incorporated by reference into this press release, and you should not consider it a part of this press release.

 

About Growth for Good

 

Growth for Good, led by CEO David Birnbaum, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Vikram Gandhi, CFO Rahul Kakar and board member Dana Barsky, focuses on sustainable, socially responsible companies with strong business fundamentals, high growth potential and a readiness to scale in the public markets. Our team of highly reputable sustainability investors and seasoned business operators seek to add strategic and operational as well as financial value to our merger partner. Growth for Good believes the market opportunity for sustainable companies has never been stronger and looks forward to supporting a company that will contribute to the decarbonization of the global economy.

 

For more information, visit: https://www.g4ginvestment.com and https://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-for-good-acquisition-corp/

 

The information contained on, or accessible through, Growth for Good’s website is not incorporated by reference into this press release, and you should not consider it a part of this press release.

 

 

Cautionary Statement 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 Growth for Good and ZeroNox. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) actual market adoption and growth rates of electrification technologies for commercial and industrial vehicles; (ii) ZeroNox’s ability to convert trial deployments with truck fleets into sales orders; (iii) delays in design, manufacturing and wide-spread deployment of ZeroNox’s products and technologies; (iv) failure of ZeroNox’s products to perform as expected or any product recalls; (v) ZeroNox’s ability to expand its relationships with OEMs and fleet owners, and its distribution network; (vi) ZeroNox’s ability to develop vehicles of sufficient quality and appeal on schedule and on large scale; (vii) ZeroNox’s ability to raise capital as needed; (viii) management’s ability to manage growth; (ix) the macroeconomic conditions and challenges in the markets in which ZeroNox operates; (x) the effects of increased competition in the electrification technology business; (xi) ZeroNox’s ability to defend against any intellectual property infringement or misappropriation claims; (xii) the risk that the transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of Growth for Good ’s securities, (xiii) the risk that the transaction may not be completed by Growth for Good ’s business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of the business combination deadline if sought by Growth for Good, (xiv) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the transaction, including the adoption of the Merger Agreement by the shareholders of Growth for Good and the receipt of certain governmental and regulatory approvals, (xv) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement, (xvi) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transaction on ZeroNox’s business relationships, operating results and business generally, (xvii) risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations of ZeroNox and potential difficulties in ZeroNox employee retention as a result of the transaction, (xviii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against ZeroNox or against Growth for Good related to the Merger Agreement or the proposed transaction, (xix) the ability to maintain the listing of Growth for Good’s securities on a national securities exchange, (xx) the price of Growth for Good’s securities may be volatile due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive industries in which Growth for Good plans to operate or ZeroNox operates, variations in operating performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting Growth for Good’s or ZeroNox’s business and changes in the combined capital structure, (xxi) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations after the completion of the proposed transaction, and identify and realize additional opportunities, and (xxii) the risk of economic downturns and a changing regulatory landscape. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of Growth for Good’s registration on Form S-1 (File No. 333- 261369), the Registration Statement on Form S-4 discussed above and other documents filed by Growth for Good from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Growth for Good and ZeroNox assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Neither Growth for Good nor ZeroNox gives any assurance that either Growth for Good or ZeroNox or the combined company will achieve its expectations.

 

 

Additional Information and Where to Find It

 

In connection with the proposed transaction, Growth for Good filed the Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 7, 2023, which includes a document that serves as a prospectus and a proxy statement of Growth for Good, referred to as a “proxy statement/prospectus.” The definitive proxy statement/prospectus was filed on August 2, 2023 and mailed to shareholders on or about August 3, 2023. Growth for Good may also file other relevant documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF GROWTH FOR GOOD ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS INCLUDED THEREIN AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.

 

Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the registration statement and the proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) and all other relevant documents that are filed or that will be filed with the SEC by Growth for Good through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. The documents filed by Growth for Good with the SEC also may be obtained by contacting Growth for Good at 12 E 49th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10017, or by calling (646) 655-7596.

 

Participants in Solicitation

 

Growth for Good and ZeroNox and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may, under SEC rules, be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Growth for Good’s shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Additional information regarding the interests of those persons and other persons who may be deemed participants in the proposed transaction may be obtained by reading the proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed transactions. You may obtain a free copy of these documents as described in the preceding paragraph.

 

Contacts

 

ZeroNox
For Media:
ZeroNoxPR@icrinc.com

 

For Investors:
ZeroNoxIR@icrinc.com

 

 

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