Points.com Inc. (TSX: PTS) (NASDAQ: PCOM)
(“
Points”) is pleased to announce that at a
special meeting of shareholders held earlier today, holders of
Points’ common shares (“
Shareholders”) voted
overwhelmingly in favour of the special resolution (the
“
Arrangement Resolution”) approving the previously
announced plan of arrangement under section 192 of the Canada
Business Corporations Act (the “
Arrangement”),
pursuant to which a wholly-owned subsidiary (the
“
Purchaser”) of Plusgrade L.P. will acquire all of
the issued and outstanding common shares of Points for US$25.00 in
cash per common share.
In order to be passed, the Arrangement
Resolution required approval of (i) two thirds of the votes cast by
Shareholders present virtually or represented by proxy; and (ii)
minority approval in accordance with Multilateral Instrument 61-101
– Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions,
being a simple majority of the votes cast by Shareholders present
virtually or represented by proxy, excluding the votes of Robert
MacLean, the Company’s CEO, and Christopher Barnard, the Company’s
President. Detailed voting results for the resolution are as
follows:
|
Votes For |
% |
Votes Against |
% |
All
Shareholders |
10,168,849 |
99.26% |
75,736 |
0.74% |
Minority
Approval |
9,625,697 |
99.22% |
75,736 |
0.78% |
Regulatory Approval and Anticipated
Closing Date
In addition to receipt of Shareholder approval
of the Arrangement, the condition to the Arrangement relating to
receipt of certain required regulatory approvals has been satisfied
through (i) the receipt of written confirmation from the Canadian
Commissioner of Competition on June 16, 2022 to the effect that it
does not intend to make an application under Section 92 of the
Competition Act (Canada) in respect of the Arrangement and (ii) the
expiry on June 20, 2022 of the required waiting period under the
United States Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.
Subject to the granting of the Final Order by the Ontario Superior
Court of Justice (Commercial List) and the satisfaction or waiver
of other customary closing conditions, the parties currently
anticipate that the closing of the Arrangement will occur on or
about June 30, 2022.
The hearing in respect of the Final Order is
scheduled to take place on June 27, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. (Toronto
time), or as soon after such time as counsel may be heard, by
videoconference at a link to be made available by the Court, which
will be posted on https://investor.points.com/.
About Points
Points (TSX: PTS) (NASDAQ: PCOM) is a trusted
partner to the world’s leading loyalty programs, leveraging its
unique Loyalty Commerce Platform to build, power, and grow a
network of ways members can get and use their favourite loyalty
currency. Our platform combines insights, technology, and resources
to make the movement of loyalty currency simpler and more
intelligent for nearly 60 reward programs worldwide. Founded in
2000, Points is headquartered in Toronto with teams operating
around the globe.
For more information, visit Points.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains or incorporates
forward-looking statements within the meaning of United States
securities legislation, and forward-looking information within the
meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively,
“forward-looking statements”). These forward-looking statements
include or relate to but are not limited to, among other things:
the anticipated timing of various steps to be completed in
connection with the Arrangement, including receipt of the Final
Order; the anticipated closing date of the Arrangement; and may
also include other statements that are predictive in nature, or
that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and can
generally be identified by words such as “may,” “will,” “expects,”
“anticipates,” “continue,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,”
“estimates” or similar expressions. In addition, any statements
that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations
of future events or circumstances are forward-looking
statements.
Although Points believes the forward-looking
statements are reasonable, such statements are not guarantees of
future performance and are subject to important risks and
uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Certain material
assumptions or estimates are applied in making forward- looking
statements, and actual results may differ materially from those
expressed or implied in such statements. Undue reliance should not
be placed on such statements. In particular, uncertainty around the
duration and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the
pandemic and actions taken in response on global and regional
economies, economic activity, and all elements of the travel and
hospitality industry may have a significant and materially adverse
impact on our business. In addition, the risks, uncertainties and
other factors that may impact the results expressed or implied in
such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
the possibility that the Arrangement will not be completed on the
terms and conditions, or on the timing, currently contemplated, and
that it may not be completed at all, due to a failure to obtain or
satisfy, in a timely manner or otherwise, Court approvals and other
conditions of closing necessary to complete the Arrangement or for
other reasons; failure to complete the Arrangement could negatively
impact the price of the common shares or otherwise affect the
business of Points; the Purchaser’s ability to complete the
anticipated debt and equity financing as contemplated by applicable
commitment letters or to otherwise secure terms for alternative
financing at least as favourable as the debt and equity financing
contemplated by the applicable commitment letters; significant
transaction costs or unknown liabilities; the failure to realize
the expected benefits of the Arrangement; risks related to tax
matters; the possibility of adverse reactions or changes in
business relationships resulting from the announcement or
completion of the Arrangement; risks relating to Points’ ability to
retain and attract key personnel during the interim period; certain
of Points’ directors and officers may have interests in the
Arrangement that are different from those of Shareholders; credit,
market, currency, operational, liquidity and funding risks
generally and relating specifically to the Arrangement, including
changes in economic conditions, interest rates or tax rates;
business, operational and financial risks and uncertainties
relating to the COVID-19 pandemic; Points and the Purchaser may be
subject to legal claims, securities class actions, derivative
lawsuits and other claims; and other risks inherent to the business
carried out by Points and/or factors beyond its control which could
have a material adverse effect on Points or its ability to complete
the Arrangement. These and other important risk factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially are discussed in Points’
annual information form, Form 40-F, annual and interim management’s
discussion and analysis, and annual and interim financial
statements and the notes thereto. These documents are available on
Points’ issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at
www.sec.gov.
The forward-looking statements contained in this
press release are made as at the date of this release and,
accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Except as
required by law, Points does not undertake any obligation to update
or revise any forward-looking statements made or incorporated in
this press release, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
For more information:
Points Investor Relations
Inquiries
Cody Slach and Jackie KeshnerGateway Group,
Inc.1-949-574-3860IR@points.com
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