Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation (the “Company”) today
announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent
(“LOI”) for a business combination with Okidoki OÜ (“Okidoki”).
Founded in 2007, Okidoki has become one of Estonia's largest and
most popular general classifieds platform. Serving as a trusted
marketplace for both individuals and businesses, the platform
boasts over 800,000 registered users, including more than 2,000
business accounts. As a vital marketplace for the Estonian
community, Okidoki is poised for expansion into new countries.
Under the terms of the LOI, the Company and
Okidoki would become a combined entity. Okidoki’s existing equity
holders would roll 100% of their equity into the combined public
company, based on a total equity value of $120 million for Okidoki.
The Company expects to announce additional details regarding the
proposed business combination when a definitive agreement is
executed, which is expected in the fourth quarter of 2024.
“We are excited to announce this LOI with
Okidoki,” said Wenxi He, CEO of the Company. “Okidoki is one of the
leading general classifieds platforms in Estonia, and we believe
that this transaction will enable the firm to access more capital
and move towards listing on Nasdaq, driving further growth and
innovation.”
“We are excited to enter this partnership to
meet our commitment to focus on the expansion into new markets,”
said Sergei Tsastsin, managing board member of Okidoki. “Leveraging
our robust infrastructure, strong brand recognition, and scalable
technology, the platform is well-positioned to replicate its
success in other markets, offering investors a compelling
opportunity to participate in its growth trajectory.”
There are no guarantees that the parties will
successfully negotiate and enter into a definitive agreement, or
that the proposed transaction will be consummated on the terms or
timeframe currently contemplated, or at all. Any transaction would
be subject to board and equity holder approval of both companies,
regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.
ABOUT METAL SKY STAR ACQUISITION
CORPORATION
The Company is a blank check company
incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company and formed for
the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset
acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business
combination with one or more businesses.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT
If a legally binding definitive agreement with
respect to the proposed business combination is executed, the
Company intends to file a preliminary proxy statement (a “Deal
Proxy Statement”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission’s (the “SEC”). A definitive Deal Proxy Statement will be
mailed to stockholders of the Company as of a record date to be
established for voting on the proposed transaction. Stockholders
will also be able to obtain a copy of the Deal Proxy Statement,
without charge, by directing a request to: Metal Sky Star
Acquisition Corporation, 221 River Street, 9th Floor, Hoboken, New
Jersey. The preliminary and definitive Deal Proxy Statements, once
available, can also be obtained, without charge, at the SEC’s
website, www.sec.gov.
This communication may be deemed to be offering
or solicitation material in respect of the proposed transaction,
which will be submitted to the stockholders of the Company for
their consideration. The Company urges investors, stockholders and
other interested persons to carefully read, when available, the
preliminary and definitive Deal Proxy Statement as well as other
documents filed with the SEC (including any amendments or
supplements to the Deal Proxy Statement, as applicable), in each
case, before making any investment or voting decision with respect
to the proposed transaction, because these documents will contain
important information about the Company, Okidoki and the proposed
transaction.
PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION
The Company and its directors, executive
officers other members of management and employees may be
considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect
to the potential transaction described herein under the rules of
the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of
the Company is set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed
with the SEC on August 30, 2024. Information regarding the persons
who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the
solicitation of the stockholders in connection with the potential
transaction and a description of their direct and indirect
interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in
the Deal Proxy Statement when it is filed with the SEC. These
documents can be, once available, obtained free of charge from the
sources indicated above.
NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION
This press release 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 press release 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.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains statements that
constitute “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 of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current
expectations and are subject to numerous conditions, risks and
uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ
materially from those reflected in the statements, many of which
are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in
the Risk Factors section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on
August 30, 2024, and the Company’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q
filed with the SEC, each available on the SEC’s
website, www.sec.gov. Investors are cautioned that any
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance
and actual results or developments may differ materially from the
projections in the forward-looking statements. The Company
undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions
or changes after the date of this release, except as required by
law.
Contacts
Wenxi HeChief Executive
Officerolivia.he@gmail.comolivia@metalskystar.com
Source: Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation
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