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TORONTO, July 25, 2017 /CNW/ - 22 Capital Corp. (TSXV:
LFC.P) ("22 Capital") is pleased to announce that it has
signed a binding letter agreement (the "Letter Agreement")
with nDivision Inc., a privately held corporation existing under
the laws of the State of Texas
("nDivision"), which outlines the general terms and
conditions pursuant to which 22 Capital and nDivision have agreed
to complete a transaction that will result in a reverse take-over
of 22 Capital by the shareholders of nDivision (the
"Transaction"). The Letter Agreement was negotiated at arm's
length and is effective as of July 24,
2017.
nDivision operates in the artificial intelligence industry
helping organizations with the digital transformation of their data
and cloud computing enablement, accomplished primarily through the
use of advanced autonomic technology which facilitates the
replacement of human labour with digital labour.
Terms of the Transaction
22 Capital will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common
shares of nDivision (the "nDivision Shares") in exchange for
an aggregate of 42,213,320 shares of 22 Capital after giving effect
to a 2.4 for one share consolidation (the "Consolidation").
Prior to the completion of the Transaction, 22 Capital will
complete a private placement of 1,111,111 common shares, as such
shares exist following the Consolidation (the
"Post-Consolidation Shares") (or subscription receipts
convertible into Post-Consolidation Shares) at a price of
C$0.45 per Post-Consolidation Share
for aggregate gross proceeds of C$500,000 (the "Offering"). Up to 277,777
securities (C$125 ,000) may be
purchased by insiders of 22 Capital (the "Insider
Participation") in connection with the Offering. The net
proceeds from the Offering will be used for working capital and for
general corporate purposes. Further details regarding the Offering
will be included in a subsequent news release once additional
details become available.
Upon completion of the Transaction it is expected that the
shareholders of 22 Capital will hold approximately 9.7% of the
equity of the combined entity (the "Resulting Issuer"),
purchasers in the Offering will hold approximately 2.3% of the
equity of the Resulting Issuer, and the former shareholders of
nDivision will hold approximately 88.0% of the equity of the
Resulting Issuer (immediately prior to giving effect to the
Offering).
About nDivision (www.nDivision.com)
nDivision is a corporation existing under the laws of the
State of Texas and was formed on
June 13, 2012 under Section 6.201
of the Business Organizations Code of the State of Texas. Its registered office is
located at 4925 Greenville Ave, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75206.
nDivision was founded in Dallas,
Texas in July of 2011 as a Limited Liability Company, and
subsequently converted to a corporation in June of
2012. nDivision initially partnered with a global IT service
provider to provide professional services to their small and medium
customers, and went on to become a hardware reseller. Shortly after
commencement of operations, nDivision acquired a small Managed
Service Provider in order to provide Managed Services and to
participate in the same global IT service provider's Managed
Services partner program. Managed Services includes the practice of
outsourcing the responsibilities and functions of IT infrastructure
management and providing a strategic method for improving
operations. nDivision has made significant investments in
sophisticated technology to automate much of the work required to
provide Managed Services in an attempt to become a recognized
industry participant in replacing human labor with digital labor to
reduce costs, and drive up service levels. The recurring revenues
generated from Managed Services are a key focus for its business
and currently account for approximately 80% of nDivision's total
operating costs. nDivision is positioned to grow its
recurring revenues organically through strategic partnerships and
independent sales agents, as well as acquisitively.
Insiders, Officers and Board of Directors of the Resulting
Issuer
Upon completion of the Transaction, Alan
Hixon, the Chief Executive Officer of nDivision, will serve
as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the
Resulting Issuer. Prior to the completion of the Transaction, a
Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary will be determined
by the board of directors of the Resulting Issuer.
The following sets out the names and backgrounds of all persons
who are currently expected to be considered officers of the
Resulting Issuer.
Alan Hixon, President and
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Hixon started his career with IBM and has 35 years'
experience in the IT industry, spanning hardware, software,
services and leasing. In 1994, he founded an IT services
company in the U.K. which grew to C$100,000,000 in annual revenues and 500
employees. In July of 2011, he founded nDivision with
Brad Wiggins and Justin Roby, incorporating many of the
principles that had been successful in his first venture. Mr.
Hixon is responsible for vision, strategy, marketing and strategic
partnerships.
Brad Wiggins, Chief
Administrative Officer
Mr. Wiggins has 18 years' experience in the IT industry,
initially in the engineering and data management software and IT
infrastructure space. He went on to create a computer
hardware reseller and professional services business. Mr.
Wiggins is responsible for general operations at nDivision and is
expected to take a lead role in any acquisitions.
Justin Roby, Chief Technology
Officer
Mr. Roby has 19 years' experience in the IT industry. At
age 15, he was the youngest full-time employee in IBM's
history. He went on to found a computer diagnostics and
networking business and became one of the most certified IT
consultants in the U.S. Mr. Roby is responsible for driving
nDivision's efficiency gains and competitive advantage, through the
use of state-of-the-art technology.
Mike Beavers, Chief Commercial
Officer
Mr. Beavers has 17 years' experience in the IT industry and has
extensive technical experience in both customer and service
provider environments. Over a three-year period, he helped grow a
Managed Service Provider from start-up to approximately
C$65,000,000 a year in annual
revenues. Mr. Beavers is responsible for strategic growth of
recurring revenues, service delivery and spearheading large client
opportunities at nDivision.
It is expected that upon completion of the Transaction the board
of directors of the Resulting Issuer will consist of seven
directors. 22 Capital will issue an additional news release
including further information with respect to the incoming board of
directors and other officers of the Resulting Issuer as soon as
such titles are formally determined.
As at the date hereof, Messrs. Hixon, Wiggins and Roby
beneficially own, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly,
approximately 91% of the nDivision Shares.
Financial Information for nDivision
The following information summarizes selected unaudited
financial information for nDivision and is expressed in U.S.
dollars (as of June 30, 2017).
Balance
Sheet
|
June 30,
2017
|
Current
assets
|
$1,280,822
|
Total
assets
|
$2,716,868
|
Current
liabilities
|
$880,541
|
Total
Liabilities
|
$2,164,198
|
Total shareholders'
equity
|
$552,669
|
Upon completion of the Transaction, it is the intention of the
parties that the Resulting Issuer will continue to focus on the
current business and affairs of nDivision and will be a Tier
2-listed Technology Issuer on the TSXV.
Conditions to Transaction
Prior to completion of the Transaction (and as conditions of
closing):
- 22 Capital shall convene a meeting of its shareholders for the
purpose of approving, among other matters: (i) the Consolidation;
(ii) a name change to such name as may be approved by nDivision and
acceptable to applicable regulatory authorities; (iii) an amendment
to its articles to create a class of restricted voting shares (each
a "Restricted Share"), each of which shall be convertible
into Post-Consolidation Shares on a one for one basis; (iv) the
election of the directors to replace the current directors of 22
Capital immediately following the completion of the proposed
Transaction; (v) the continuance of 22 Capital to the Province of
British Columbia if fewer than 25%
of the proposed nominees to be appointed to the board of directors
of the Resulting Issuer on completion of the Transaction are
non-residents of Canada (the
"Continuance"); and (vi) the approval of the Transaction, if
required by the TSXV.
- 22 Capital will prepare a filing statement (or management
information circular) in accordance with the rules of the TSXV,
outlining the terms of the Transaction. nDivision will provide
assistance and details as to the business, assets, properties and
operations of nDivision and will be responsible for any and all
audited annual financial statements, interim financial statements,
if applicable, and pro forma financial statements related to its
business and operations.
- 22 Capital will complete the Offering.
- 22 Capital and nDivision will enter into a definitive agreement
(the "Definitive Agreement") in respect to the
Transaction.
- nDivision will obtain the requisite shareholder approvals for
the Transaction and the ancillary matters contemplated in the
Definitive Agreement.
- All requisite regulatory approvals relating to the Transaction,
including, without limitation, TSXV approval, will have been
obtained.
Pre-Closing Capitalization of 22 Capital
As of the date hereof, 22 Capital has 10,140,000 common shares
(the "Existing Shares") issued and outstanding, options (the
"Options") to acquire an aggregate of 1,010,000 Existing
Shares at an exercise price of C$0.10
per Existing Share, and broker warrants (the "Broker
Warrants") to acquire 560,000 Existing Shares at an exercise
price of C$0.10 per Existing Share.
As a condition of the Transaction, all of the Options will be
exercised prior to the completion of the Transaction. Upon
completion of the Consolidation and the exercise of the Options,
and immediately prior to the closing of the Transaction, 22 Capital
will have 4,645,833 Post-Consolidation Shares issued and
outstanding, together with an aggregate of 233,333 Broker Warrants
exercisable at a price of C$0.24 per
Post-Consolidation Share until May 10,
2019.
Additional Information Regarding the Transaction
In connection with the Transaction, each shareholder of
nDivision will receive one-half of one Post-Consolidation Share and
one-half of one Restricted Share for each nDivision Share then
held, resulting in the issue to such shareholders of nDivision of
21,106,660 Post-Consolidation Shares and 21,106,660 Restricted
Shares. The Restricted Shares shall have full voting rights on all
matters other than with respect to the election of directors. The
Transaction is subject to requisite regulatory approval, including
the approval of the TSXV and standard closing conditions, including
the approval of the directors of each of 22 Capital and nDivision
of the Definitive Agreement, completion of due diligence
investigations to the satisfaction of each of 22 Capital and
nDivision, as well as the conditions described below. The legal
structure for the Transaction will be determined after the parties
have considered all applicable tax, securities law, and accounting
efficiencies.
22 Capital was incorporated under the provisions of the
Business Corporations Act (Ontario) with its registered and head office
in Toronto, Ontario. It is a
capital pool company and intends for the Transaction to constitute
its "Qualifying Transaction" as such term is defined in the
policies of the TSXV. 22 Capital is a "reporting issuer" within the
meaning of the Securities Act (Ontario), Securities Act (British Columbia) and Securities Act
(Alberta).
Since the Transaction is an arm's length transaction, 22 Capital
is not required to obtain shareholder approval for the Transaction.
However, 22 Capital intends to hold a special meeting of
shareholders to approve certain matters ancillary to the
Transaction, including, among other items, a name change, the
Consolidation, an amendment to its articles to create a class of
Restricted Shares, the election of the directors of the Resulting
Issuer and the Continuance, if required.
Trading in the common shares of 22 Capital is halted at present.
It is unlikely that the common shares of 22 Capital will resume
trading until the Transaction is completed and approved by the
TSXV.
Sponsorship
22 Capital is required to retain a sponsor in respect of the
proposed Transaction in accordance with the policies of the TSXV. A
sponsor has not yet been formally retained, however 22 Capital
expects to formally retain a sponsor shortly, and will issue a
subsequent news release once additional details become
available.
Further Information
All information contained in this news release with respect to
22 Capital and nDivision was supplied by the parties respectively,
for inclusion herein, and each party and its directors and officers
have relied on the other party for any information concerning the
other party.
Completion of the Transaction is subject to a number of
conditions, including but not limited to, TSXV acceptance and if
applicable pursuant to the requirements of the TSXV, majority of
the minority shareholder approval. Where applicable, the
Transaction cannot close until the required shareholder approval is
obtained. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be
completed as proposed or at all.
Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the
management information circular or filing statement to be prepared
in connection with the Transaction, any information released or
received with respect to the Transaction may not be accurate or
complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in the securities
of a capital pool company should be considered highly
speculative.
The TSXV has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed
Transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents
of this press release.
NEITHER THE TSXV NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS
THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSXV) ACCEPTS
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS
RELEASE.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING
INFORMATION:
This news release contains "forward-looking information" and
"forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking
statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian
securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of
historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on
expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news
release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to
predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives,
assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always
using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is
expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans",
"budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or
"intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that
certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would",
"might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not
statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking
statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements
relate, among other things, to: the terms and conditions of the
proposed Transaction; the terms and conditions of the proposed
Offering; use of funds; and the business and operations of the
Resulting Issuer after the proposed Transaction. Forward-looking
statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and
assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known
and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause
the actual results and future events to differ materially from
those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such
factors include, but are not limited to: general business,
economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; and the
delay or failure to receive board, shareholder or regulatory
approvals. There can be no assurance that such statements will
prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could
differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the
forward-looking statements and information contained in this news
release. Except as required by law, 22 Capital and nDivision assume
no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs,
opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except
as required by law.
SOURCE 22 Capital Corp.