Accomplished executives from First American
Financial Corporation, Realtor.com, Taylor Morrison Home
Corporation and Zillow to be part of board following closing of
merger with Supernova
Offerpad, Inc., the tech-enabled Real Estate Solutions Center
and a leading iBuyer, announced today the planned composition of
its board of directors following the closing of its merger with
Supernova Partners Acquisition Company, Inc. (“Supernova”) (NYSE:
SPNV). At the closing of the merger, which is expected to occur in
the third quarter of 2021, shares of the post-transaction company’s
Class A common stock will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange
under the ticker “OPAD” and the post-transaction company will
change its name to Offerpad Solutions Inc.
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Offerpad, Inc. announced today the
planned composition of its board of directors following the closing
of its merger with Supernova Partners Acquisition Company, Inc.
(“Supernova”). (Graphic: Business Wire)
The board members who will be appointed in connection with the
closing of the transaction are accomplished entrepreneurs and
investors, current and former CEOs, seasoned executives and
strategic advisors with proven track records as leaders in
best-in-category real estate and tech companies such as First
American Financial Corporation, Realtor.com, Taylor Morrison Home
Corporation and Zillow. These experienced public company
professionals are expected to help Offerpad accelerate its growth
and market expansion to capture more of the $1.9 trillion
residential real estate sales market.
The newly appointed members of Offerpad’s board at closing will
be:
- Katie Curnutte - Former SVP of Communications and Public
Affairs at Zillow and founding partner of Kingston Marketing
Group
- Alexander Klabin - Co-chair of Supernova, founder and
CEO of Ancient, Executive Chairman of Sotheby’s Financial
Services
- Ryan O’Hara - Former CEO of Move, Inc. (parent company
of Realtor.com) and former board member of REA (parent company of
realestate.com.au)
- Sheryl Palmer - Chairman and CEO of Taylor Morrison Home
Corporation
The new appointees will join existing Offerpad board members
Brian Bair, Founder and CEO of Offerpad, who will also
assume the role of Chairman at closing; Ken DeGiorgio,
President of First American Financial Corp.; and Roberto
Sella, Founder and Managing Partner at LL Funds.
“I am excited to have assembled such a talented group of
technology, real estate and finance leaders to join Offerpad’s
board,” said Brian Bair, Offerpad founder and CEO. "Online real
estate has entered a new era of innovation and adoption as
consumers become increasingly more digital and the real estate
market grows more and more competitive. This group of proven
innovators brings decades of experience at high-growth public
companies and investment platforms that touch all aspects of our
business. I look forward to the strategic direction they'll bring
to Offerpad as a newly public company focused on expanding our
product and service lineup and accelerating market expansion."
About Offerpad
Offerpad is using technology-enabled solutions across its
digital platform to remake the home selling and buying experience.
With firsthand real estate experience and powerful proprietary
technology, the company provides several consumer-focused options
including instant cash offers and superior home listing services.
Offerpad is a privately held company headquartered in Chandler,
Arizona, operating across the country in nearly 1,000 cities and
towns.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may be considered
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally
relate to future events or Offerpad’s future financial or operating
performance. For example, statements regarding Offerpad’s
post-transaction performance and the anticipated timing of the
proposed business combination, are forward-looking statements. In
some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by
terminology such as “pro forma,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “might,”
“plan,” “possible,” “project,” “strive,” “budget,” “forecast,”
“expect,” “intend,” “will,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,”
“predict,” “potential” or “continue,” or the negatives of these
terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and
other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially
from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and
assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Offerpad and its
management, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual
results to differ materially from current expectations include, but
are not limited to: the outcome of any legal proceedings that may
be instituted against Supernova, Offerpad, the combined company or
others following the announcement of the business combination and
any definitive agreements with respect thereto; the inability to
complete the business combination due to the failure to obtain
approval of the stockholders of Supernova or to satisfy other
conditions to closing; changes to the proposed structure of the
business combination that may be required or appropriate as a
result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to
obtaining regulatory approval of the business combination; the
ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the
consummation of the business combination; the risk that the
business combination disrupts current plans and operations of
Offerpad as a result of the announcement and consummation of the
business combination; the ability to recognize the anticipated
benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by,
among other things, competition, the ability of the combined
company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain
relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its
management and key employees; costs related to the business
combination; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability
to respond to general economic conditions; the health of the U.S.
residential real estate industry; the ability to grow market share
in existing markets or any new markets; the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic; the ability to manage growth effectively; the ability to
accurately value and manage inventory, and to maintain an adequate
and desirable supply of inventory; the ability to successfully
launch new product and service offerings, and to manage, develop
and refine the technology platform; and other risks and
uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and
“Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the
registration statement on Form S-4 and proxy statement/prospectus
discussed below and other documents filed by Supernova from time to
time with the SEC.
Nothing in this press release should be regarded as a
representation by any person that the forward-looking statements
set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated
results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You
should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements,
which speak only as of the date they are made. Offerpad does not
undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
Supernova has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which includes
a proxy statement/prospectus, that will be both the proxy statement
to be distributed to holders of Supernova’s common stock in
connection with its solicitation of proxies for the vote by
Supernova’s stockholders with respect to the proposed business
combination and other matters as described in the registration
statement, as well as the prospectus relating to the offer and sale
of the securities to be issued in the business combination. After
the registration statement is declared effective, Supernova will
mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant
documents to its stockholders. This press release does not contain
all the information that should be considered concerning the
proposed business combination and is not intended to form the basis
of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the
business combination. Supernova’s stockholders and other interested
persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy
statement/prospectus included in the registration statement and the
amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus
and other documents filed in connection with the proposed business
combination, as these materials will contain important information
about Offerpad, Supernova and the business combination. When
available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other
relevant materials for the proposed business combination will be
mailed to stockholders of Supernova as of a record date to be
established for voting on the proposed business combination.
Stockholders will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary
proxy statement, the definitive proxy statement and other documents
filed with the SEC, without charge, once available, at the SEC’s
website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to Supernova’s
secretary at 4301 50th Street NW, Suite 300 PMB 1044, Washington,
D.C. 20016, (202) 918-7050.
Participants in the Solicitation
Supernova and its directors and executive officers may be deemed
participants in the solicitation of proxies from Supernova’s
stockholders with respect to the proposed business combination. A
list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a
description of their interests in Supernova is contained in
Supernova’s registration statement on Form S-4, which is available
free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. To the extent
such holdings of Supernova’s securities may have changed since that
time, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of
Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC.
Offerpad and its directors and executive officers may also be
deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the
stockholders of Supernova in connection with the proposed business
combination. A list of the names of those directors and executive
officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed
business combination is contained in Supernova’s registration
statement on Form S-4, which is available free of charge at the
SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release does not constitute (i) a solicitation of a
proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or
in respect of the proposed business combination or (ii) an offer to
sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation to
purchase any security of Supernova, Offerpad, or any of their
respective affiliates.
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