Filed
by Crown PropTech Acquisitions
pursuant
to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
and
deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject
Company: Crown PropTech Acquisitions
Commission
File No. 001-40017
The following is a press release issued
by Brivo, Inc. on March 21, 2022.
Brivo
Top Security Trends in 2022: Hybrid Work Fuels Demand for Cloud-Based Access Control
Hybrid
work, access data, integrations, mobile credentials and cloud enablement are at the forefront of physical security trends
BETHESDA, MD. - March 21, 2022
– Brivo, the global leader in cloud-based access control and smart building technologies
that recently entered into a definitive merger agreement with Crown PropTech Acquisitions
(NYSE: CPTK), today released the 2022 Top Security Trends Report which reveals that cloud-based access
control and high-quality physical security data are paramount when it comes to unlocking a resilient hybrid work plan.
The report, which is the Company’s fifth annual trends report,
offers insights into the state of hybrid work and how security solutions will enable the digitization of the built world to make hybrid
work efficient for both employers and employees. Responses from almost 600 security professionals from all over the world and across two
dozen industry sectors were collected in January 2022 with nearly half of responses coming from North America.
The majority (58%) of respondents currently use a hybrid work model,
and nearly two-thirds report that access control is extremely or very important to that model. Furthermore, 65% of respondents say that
access control and its integration with other technologies have been very important or extremely important in enabling a hybrid workplace
since 2020.72% of respondents said that their office utilization is not changing, despite the prevalence of hybrid work. Nearly 20% of
respondents said they expect to reduce office space, while 10% said they expect to increase office space.
“The key takeaway from our 2022 Trends Survey is that the increasing
prevalence of hybrid work is driving demand for cloud-based access demand solutions. It’s no secret that hybrid work is here to
stay and Brivo’s data has consistently demonstrated that today’s professionals
prefer the best of both worlds. Mastering an effective hybrid work model, however, remains a challenge for many employers,” said
Steve Van Till, founder and CEO of Brivo. “Cloud-based access control is the foundation on which hybrid work models can thrive,
thanks to its ability to collect valuable data and inform make-or-break business decisions. Brivo’s open API platform allows for
the easy integration of access control with other security and proptech platforms. This provides flexibility and efficiency for all types
of businesses, office owners and operators to successfully maintain a hybrid work dynamic.”
Other key findings include:
| ● | 93% of respondents agree they have a need for physical security, even as employees work remotely, with only 7% saying they have little
need for physical security because most workers are remote. |
| ● | 65% of respondents struggle with how to best generate, harness and apply security data. Concerns cited around security-related data
include lack of actionable insight from data, failure to generate sufficient data and incompatible data sources. |
| ● | 57% of respondents say that cloud-based access control would improve their security. |
| ● | 42% of respondents are considering adopting mobile access control technology. |
| ● | 40% of respondents have centralized their security systems in
the cloud, up from 35% based on findings in Brivo’s 2021
survey. |
Brivo provides solutions that support organizations as they migrate
from costly legacy on-premises physical security systems. Brivo’s security suite, built on a robust, cloud-based access control
platform, enables and optimizes hybrid work models, modernizes operations and yields data that turns actionable insights into data-driven
decisions across the enterprise ecosystem. Brivo’s signature product, Brivo Access, interacts seamlessly with the Brivo suite of
security products, including visitor management, smart home automation, occupancy monitoring and mobile management. It also offers an
open API that integrates with an infinite number of features and applications, including identity management, elevator control, coworking
and health and wellness.
Brivo systems generate a wealth of data for organizations to
leverage. For a broader view of industry data, articles, blog posts and other content, go to www.brivo.com.
For the full 2022 Top Security Trends Report, go to https://brivo.com/2022-trends/
to learn more.
About Brivo
Brivo, Inc. created the cloud-based access
control and smart spaces technology category over 20 years ago and remains the global leader serving commercial real estate, multifamily
residential, and large distributed enterprises. The company’s comprehensive product ecosystem and open API provide businesses with
powerful digital tools to increase security automation, elevate employee and tenant experience, and improve the safety of all people
and assets in the built environment. Brivo’s building access platform is now the digital foundation for the largest collection
of customer facilities in the world, occupying over 300 million square feet across 42 countries. On November 10, 2021, Brivo entered
into a definitive merger agreement with Crown PropTech Acquisitions (NYSE: CPTK), which merger is anticipated to close in Q2 2022, subject
to shareholder approvals and other closing conditions. The merger will result in Brivo becoming a publicly listed company on the New
York Stock Exchange under the new ticker symbol “BRVS.” Additional information about the transaction can be viewed here:
www.brivo.com/about/investor-relations. Legal
Disclaimer: https://www.brivo.com/about/investor-relations/legal-disclaimer/.
Forward Looking Statements
These communications include “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,”
“forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,”
“seek,” “target” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not
statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and
forecasts of financial and performance metrics, projections of market opportunity and market share, expectations and timing related to
commercial product launches, potential benefits of the proposed business combination and the potential success of Brivo’s go-to-market
strategy, and expectations related to the terms and timing of the proposed business combination. These statements are based on various
assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, and on the current expectations of Brivo’s and Crown’s management
and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not
intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement
of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many
actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Brivo and Crown. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; the inability
of the parties to successfully or timely consummate the proposed business combination, including the risk that any required regulatory
approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or
the expected benefits of the proposed business combination or that the approval of the shareholders of Crown or Brivo is not obtained;
the lack of third party valuation in determining whether or not to pursue the proposed business combination; failure to realize the anticipated
benefits of the proposed business combination; risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to
Brivo; the risk that the conditions to the financing for the proposed business combination may not be satisfied or waived; the effect
of the announcement or pendency of the proposed business combination on Brivo’s business relationships, performance and business
generally; risks that the proposed business combination disrupts current plans of Brivo and potential difficulties in Brivo employee retention
as a result of the proposed business combination; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts and other expectations after the
completion of the proposed business combination, and identify and realize additional opportunities; Brivo’s ability to attract and
retain customers; the combined company’s ability to up-sell and cross-sell to customers, including the success of Brivo’s
customers’ development programs, which will drive future revenues; the ability of the combined company to compete effectively and
its ability to manage growth; the amount of redemption requests made by Crown’s public shareholders; the ability of Crown or the
combined company to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with the proposed business combination or in the future; the
outcome of any potential litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries; the risk that the combined company’s
securities will not be approved for listed on the New York Stock Exchange or if approved, that such listing will be maintained; and those
factors discussed in Crown’s final prospectus dated February 8, 2021, Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2021 (when available), and the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus of Crown related to the proposed business combination dated February
11, 2022, in each case, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and other documents of Crown filed, or to be filed, with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could
differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither Crown nor Brivo
presently know or that Crown and Brivo currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained
in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Crown’s and Brivo’s expectations, plans
or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Crown and Brivo anticipate that subsequent events and developments
will cause Crown’s and Brivo’s assessments to change. However, while Crown and Brivo may elect to update these forward-looking
statements at some point in the future, Crown and Brivo specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements
should not be relied upon as representing Crown’s and Brivo’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication.
Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
Additional Information About the Proposed Business Combination and
Where to Find It
The proposed business combination will be submitted to shareholders
of Crown for their consideration. Crown filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) with the
SEC which includes a preliminary proxy statement and will include, when available, a definitive proxy statement to be distributed to Crown’s
shareholders in connection with Crown’s solicitation for proxies for the vote by Crown’s shareholders in connection with the
proposed business combination and other matters as described in the Registration Statement, as well as the prospectus relating to the
offer of the securities to be issued to Brivo’s shareholders in connection with the completion of the proposed business combination.
After the Registration Statement has been declared effective, Crown will mail a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents
to its shareholders as of the record date established for voting on the proposed business combination. Crown’s shareholders and
other interested persons are advised to read the preliminary proxy statement / prospectus and any amendments thereto and, once available,
the definitive proxy statement / prospectus, in connection with Crown’s solicitation of proxies for its special meeting of shareholders
to be held to approve, among other things, the proposed business combination, because these documents will contain important information
about Crown, Brivo and the proposed business combination. Shareholders may also obtain a copy of the preliminary proxy statement or, once
available, the definitive proxy statement as well as other documents filed with the SEC regarding the proposed business combination and
other documents filed with the SEC by Crown, without charge, at the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov or by directing a request
to 667 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10065, attention: Nikki Sacks.
INVESTMENT IN ANY SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED
OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SEC OR ANY OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY NOR HAS ANY AUTHORITY PASSED UPON OR ENDORSED THE MERITS OF THE OFFERING OR
THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Participants in the Solicitation
Crown, Brivo and certain of their respective directors, executive officers
and other members of management, employees and consultants may, under SEC rules, be deemed to be participants in the solicitations of
proxies from Crown’s shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Information regarding the persons who may,
under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of Crown’s shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination
is set forth in the Registration Statement. You can find more information about Crown’s directors and executive officers in Crown’s
final prospectus dated February 8, 2021 and filed with the SEC on February 10, 2021. Additional information regarding the participants
in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests will be included in the proxy statement / prospectus
when it becomes available. Shareholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the proxy statement / prospectus
carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from
the sources indicated above.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation
of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction
in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such
jurisdiction.
++++++
Contacts
Investor Inquiries
Investors@brivo.com
Media Inquiries
Press@brivo.com
Crown PropTech Acquisiti... (NYSE:CPTK)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jun 2024 to Jul 2024
Crown PropTech Acquisiti... (NYSE:CPTK)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jul 2023 to Jul 2024