General Assembly Enters Into Letter of Intent With CanPR Technology Inc. for Reverse Takeover and Change of Business Transaction
General Assembly Enters Into Letter of Intent With CanPR Technology Inc. for Reverse Takeover and Change of Business Transaction
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 22, 2023) - General Assembly Holdings Limited (TSXV: GA) (the "Company" or "GA Pizza"), a Toronto based pizza business, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent ("LOI") dated November 20, 2023, with CanPR Technology Inc. ("CanPR"), an Ontario-based technology company focused on providing technology-based solutions relating to web applications, mobile development, e-commerce, and data and analytics for the immigration sector, pursuant to which the Company proposes to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of CanPR (the "CanPR Shares") by way of a reverse takeover transaction (the "Proposed RTO"), such that, upon closing, the current shareholders of CanPR (the "Target Shareholders") will own 90.9% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company (the "GA Shares") on a non-diluted basis. The resulting entity from the Proposed RTO (the "Resulting Issuer") will continue the business of CanPR as a company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV"). The Resulting Issuer intends to list on the TSXV as a Tier 2 Technology Issuer.
安大略省多伦多--(新闻文件公司-2023 年 11 月 22 日)- 联大控股有限公司 (多伦多证券交易所股票代码:GA)(the”公司“或”GA 披萨“)是一家总部位于多伦多的披萨企业,很高兴地宣布,它已签订意向书(”LOI“) 日期为 2023 年 11 月 20 日,与 CanPR Technology Inc. (”CanPR“),一家总部位于安大略省的科技公司,专注于为移民部门提供与网络应用程序、移动开发、电子商务以及数据和分析相关的基于技术的解决方案,根据该解决方案,该公司提议收购CanpR的所有已发行和流通股份(CanPR 股票“) 通过反向收购交易(该”提议的 RTO“),这样,在收盘时,CanPr的现任股东(即”目标股东“) 将拥有本公司 90.9% 的已发行和流通股份(即”GA 股票“) 在不稀释的基础上。拟议 RTO 中由此产生的实体(即”最终发行人“) 作为一家在多伦多证券交易所风险交易所上市的公司,将继续经营CanPr的业务(”TSXV“)。由此产生的发行人打算作为二级科技发行人在多伦多证券交易所上市。
Proposed RTO
提议的 RTO
Pursuant to the terms of the LOI, the Proposed RTO is expected to be completed by way of a three-cornered amalgamation under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) ("OBCA") among the Company, CanPR and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company to be incorporated under the CBCA (the "Subco"), or such other acceptable form of transaction as may be determined by the Company, CanPR and both parties respective legal and tax advisors. Under the terms of the LOI, it is proposed that CanPR will amalgamate with Subco and the holders of CanPR Shares will receive a certain number of common shares of the Resulting Issuer (each, a "Resulting Issuer Share") for every one CanPR Share held. The exchange ratio in share terms has not yet been determined, however, pursuant to the terms of the LOI, it is proposed that the Company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of CanPR on a fully-diluted basis for an aggregate purchase price of $15,000,000 (the "Purchase Price") payable on a non-cash basis by the issuance of such aggregate number of Resulting Issuer Shares to the Target Shareholders (on a fully-diluted basis), pro rata, based on the number of CanPR Shares held by each Target Shareholder at a price per Resulting Issuer Share equal to an enterprise value of $1,500,000 for GA Pizza. In connection with the Proposed RTO, the Company expects to change its name and the Company intends to seek the required approval for such name change at the GA Shareholders' Meeting (as defined below).
根据意向书的条款,拟议的RTO预计将通过三角合并来完成 《商业公司法》 (安大略省)(”OBCA“) 在公司中,CanPr和将在CBCA下注册成立的公司全资子公司(即”Subco“),或公司、CanPr和双方各自的法律和税务顾问可能确定的其他可接受的交易形式。根据意向书的条款,提议CanPr将与Subco合并,CanPr股票的持有人将获得由此产生的发行人一定数量的普通股(每股,a”由此产生的发行人份额“) 每持有一股 CanPR 股票。股票交换比率尚未确定,但是,根据意向书的条款,提议公司将在全面摊薄的基础上收购CanpR的所有已发行和流通股份,总收购价为15,000,000美元(“购买价格“) 以非现金方式支付,方法是向目标股东发行如此总数的发行人股票(在全面摊薄的基础上), 按比例计算,基于每位目标股东持有的CanPr股票数量,每股发行人股票的价格等于GA Pizza的企业价值为1,500,000美元。关于拟议的RTO,公司希望更改其名称,公司打算在大会股东大会(定义见下文)上寻求此类名称变更所需的批准。
The LOI includes exclusivity provisions, pursuant to which the Company and CanPR have agreed to negotiate and deal exclusively with one another with respect to the Proposed RTO during the Exclusivity Period (as defined below). Pursuant to the LOI, both parties have agreed not to, without the consent of the other party, solicit or engage in any inquiries similar in nature to the Proposed RTO, whether by way of merger, amalgamation, share exchange, consolidation, the sale or purchase of assets or otherwise. The "Exclusivity Period" commences on the date of the LOI and ends on the earlier of January 31, 2024 and the date that the LOI is terminated in accordance with its terms.
意向书包括排他性条款,根据该条款,公司和CanPr同意在排他性期内(定义见下文)就拟议的RTO进行单独谈判和交易。根据意向书,双方同意,未经另一方同意,不通过合并、合并、股份交换、合并、出售或购买资产或其他方式,征求或参与任何与拟议RTO性质相似的查询。那个”独家期“从意向书签订之日开始,到2024年1月31日结束,也就是意向书根据其条款终止之日,以较早者为准。
The LOI also includes a standstill provision, pursuant to which CanPR has agreed not to, either alone or in concert, solicit, acquire, advise, encourage, or assist any other person or entity to make any proposal to acquire any securities, assets or property of GA or its affiliates during the Exclusivity Period and for a period of six (6) months thereafter, other than in accordance with the terms of the Proposed RTO.
意向书还包括一项暂停条款,根据该条款,CanPr同意不单独或共同征求、收购、建议、鼓励或协助任何其他个人或实体在独家期内及之后的六(6)个月内提出收购通用汽车或其关联公司的任何证券、资产或财产的提议,除非符合拟议的RTO的条款。
If completed, the Proposed RTO will constitute a reverse takeover and change of business transaction pursuant to Policy 5.2 Change of Business and Reverse Takeovers (the "RTO Policy") of the TSXV.
如果完成,根据政策5.2,拟议的RTO将构成反向收购和业务交易变更 业务变更和反向收购 (那个”RTO 政策“)多伦多证券交易所。
Conditions of Closing the Proposed RTO
关闭提议 RTO 的条件
The completion of the Proposed RTO is subject to a number of conditions, which include, but are not limited to:
拟议的RTO的完成受许多条件的约束,包括但不限于:
- receipt of all required shareholder, regulatory and other approvals, authorizations and consents for the Proposed RTO as may be required;
- no material adverse change in the business, results of operations, assets, liabilities, financial conditions or affairs of the parties subsequent to the date of the LOI;
- no legal proceedings or regulatory actions against the Company or CanPR that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company or CanPR, in the reasonable opinion of the other party, as applicable;
- no inquiry, action, suit, proceeding or investigation commenced, announced or threatened by any securities regulatory authority or stock exchange in relation to the Company, CanPR or any of the Company or CanPR's directors, officers or either party's principal shareholders;
- there being no prohibition at law against the completion of the Proposed RTO; and
- compliance by the Company and CanPR will all representations, warranties, covenants, obligations and conditions of such party as set out in the definitive agreement to be negotiated between the parties (the "Definitive Agreement").
- 收到拟议的RTO可能需要的所有股东、监管部门和其他方面的批准、授权和同意;
- 自意向书签订之日起,双方的业务、经营业绩、资产、负债、财务状况或事务没有重大不利变化;
- 根据另一方的合理观点,不得针对公司或CanPr采取任何有理由预期会对公司或CanPr产生重大不利影响的法律诉讼或监管行动(如适用);
- 任何证券监管机构或证券交易所均未开始、宣布或威胁进行与本公司、CanPr或任何一方的董事、高级职员或任何一方的主要股东有关的调查、行动、诉讼、程序或调查;
- 法律没有禁止完成拟议的RTO;以及
- 公司和CanPr将遵守该方在最终协议中规定的所有陈述、担保、契约、义务和条件,这些陈述、保证、契约、义务和条件将由双方协商(即最终协议“)。
About CanPR
关于 CanPR
CanPR Technology Inc. is a technology platform that is dedicated to helping immigrants in their journey toward becoming permanent residents of Canada. At CanPR, we offer a range of services to assist with the immigration journey. Our platform provides a comprehensive understanding of the process of immigrating to Canada, completing and tracking immigration applications, connecting newcomers with employers to help them find a job, and post-immigration services to help them settle in Canada. Currently, the platform has over 800,000 app installs with over 120,000 Monthly Active Users. CanPR was incorporated pursuant to the Canada Business Corporations Act on June 20, 2022. For more information on CanPR, visit .
CanPR Technology Inc. 是一个致力于帮助移民成为加拿大永久居民的技术平台。在CanPR,我们提供一系列服务来协助移民之旅。我们的平台全面了解移民加拿大的流程、完成和跟踪移民申请、将新移民与雇主联系起来以帮助他们找到工作,以及帮助他们在加拿大定居的移民后服务。目前,该平台的应用程序安装量超过80万次,每月活跃用户超过12万。CanPR 是根据以下规定成立的 《加拿大商业公司法》 2022 年 6 月 20 日。有关 CanPR 的更多信息,请访问。
Non-Arm's Length Party Considerations
非遥不可及的派对注意事项
The Company is at arm's length to CanPR, and no director, officer or insider of the Company or CanPR beneficially owns, or controls or directs, directly or indirectly, any securities of the other party. Therefore, the Proposed RTO is expected to be an Arm's Length Transaction as defined under TSXV Policy 1.1 - Interpretation and will not be considered a 'related party transaction' for the purposed of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101").
公司与CanPR保持距离,公司或CanPR的任何董事、高级管理人员或内部人员均不直接或间接地以实益方式拥有、控制或指挥另一方的任何证券。因此,根据多伦多证券交易所政策1.1的定义,拟议的RTO预计将是一项独立交易- 口译 并且不会被视为 “第61-101号多边文书” 所指的 “关联方交易” 在特殊交易中保护少数证券持有人 (”MI 61-101“)。
Resulting Issuer Board of Directors and Officers
由此产生的发行人董事会和高级管理人员
Upon completion of the Proposed RTO, the board of the Resulting Issuer will be comprised of five (5) directors, with four (4) directors appointed by CanPR, and one (1) director appointed by GA Pizza (the "New Board"). Upon completion of the Proposed RTO, it is anticipated that the executive management shall consist of the following persons:
拟议的RTO完成后,最终发行人的董事会将由五(5)名董事组成,四(4)名董事由CanPR任命,一(1)名董事由GA Pizza任命(”新董事会“)。拟议的RTO完成后,预计执行管理层将由以下人员组成:
Akshat Soni, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Akshat Soni, 首席执行官兼董事
Akshat Soni has over 10 years of entrepreneurial and management experience in the technology sector. His journey began in the e-commerce domain, where he founded a company that focused on website development and assisted businesses with product sourcing/shipping. In September 2015, Akshat co-founded and was CEO of a rideshare and carpooling platform, HiRide, expanding its reach into Canada and the US and amassing a user base of 200,000 users. In January 2020, HiRide was acquired by Steer Technologies Inc. (TSXV: STER) and Akshat continued as CEO of HiRide until March 2021. In October 2020, Akshat founded a platform in the fantasy gaming/prediction space called HiQ, which accumulated over 3 million users within 12 months of launching. In 2022, Akshat co-founded CanPR. In addition, Akshat has founded multiple startups in the real estate, blockchain, and telehealth sectors. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Akshat Soni在科技领域拥有超过10年的创业和管理经验。他的旅程始于电子商务领域,在那里他创立了一家专注于网站开发并协助企业进行产品采购/运输的公司。2015年9月,Akshat共同创立了共享出行和拼车平台HiRide并担任该平台的首席执行官,将其业务范围扩展到加拿大和美国,并积累了20万用户群。2020年1月,HiRide被Steer Technologies Inc.(多伦多证券交易所股票代码:STER)收购,阿克沙特继续担任HiRide首席执行官直至2021年3月。2020年10月,Akshat在幻想游戏/预测领域建立了一个名为HiQ的平台,该平台在发布后的12个月内积累了超过300万用户。2022 年,阿克沙特与他人共同创立了 CanPR。此外,阿克沙特在房地产、区块链和远程医疗领域创立了多家初创公司。他在威尔弗里德·劳里尔大学获得工商管理学士学位。
Rishi Mittal, President
里希·米塔尔, 主席
Rishi Mittal is a seasoned professional with over 17 years of experience in the field of Canadian Immigration and Overseas recruitment. As a licensed immigration consultant, he has built a reputation for providing expert advice and tailoring solutions to meet diverse client needs. Beyond his primary profession, Rishi's entrepreneurial spirit has led him to play pivotal roles in the founding and investment of various tech startups, notably in the ride-share and real estate sectors. His keen eye for innovation and passion for business development have been instrumental in his success. His most notable venture is the co-founding of Ghost Kitchen Brands in 2018. This innovative startup has not only grown to over 120 employees under Rishi's leadership but also successfully raised over $15 million dollars in funding. Rishi's diverse experience and commitment to excellence make him a dynamic leader in his field. Mr. Mittal holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta.
Rishi Mittal是一位经验丰富的专业人士,在加拿大移民和海外招聘领域拥有超过17年的经验。作为一名持牌移民顾问,他在提供专家建议和量身定制解决方案以满足不同客户需求方面树立了声誉。除了他的主要职业外,里希的企业家精神使他在各种科技初创公司的创立和投资中发挥了关键作用,尤其是在拼车和房地产领域。他对创新的敏锐眼光和对业务发展的热情为他的成功发挥了重要作用。他最引人注目的冒险是在2018年共同创立了Ghost Kitchen Brands。在Rishi的领导下,这家创新的初创公司不仅发展到120多名员工,而且还成功筹集了超过1500万美元的资金。Rishi的丰富经验和对卓越的承诺使他成为该领域充满活力的领导者。Mittal 先生拥有艾伯塔大学的商学学士学位。
Stephen A. Smith, Chairman
斯蒂芬·史密斯, 主席
Mr. Smith currently serves as a Board Director for Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) (Audit Committee Chair), Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX: FLOW) (Audit Committee Chair), MAV Beauty Brands Inc. (TSX: MAV) (Audit Committee Chair), and CE Brands Inc. (TSXV: CEBI) (Audit Committee Chair). From 2020 to 2023 Mr. Smith served on the Board of Directors of Freshii Inc. (Lead Director and Audit Committee Chair) and from 2018 to 2019 Mr. Smith served on the Board of Directors of Newstrike Brands Ltd. (Lead Director and Audit Committee Chair). From 2013 to 2017 Mr. Smith served on the Board of Directors of CST Brands Inc., an SEC registrant (Audit Committee and Executive Committee). From 2014 to 2018, Mr. Smith held the position of Executive Vice President and Advisory Board Director of Jackman Reinvention Inc., a privately held brand and strategy consulting firm in Toronto. From 2007 to 2013, Mr. Smith served as co-chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Cara Operations Limited (now Recipe Unlimited), Canada's oldest and largest full-service restaurant company. Mr. Smith was a key member of the executive team during the rapid growth and repositioning of Cara. From 1985 to 2007, Mr. Smith held various senior and executive level positions, including Executive Vice President from 1999 to 2006, at Loblaw Companies Limited, the leading food and pharmacy retailer in Canada. Mr. Smith has previously served on St Michael's Hospital Foundation Board and on the Board of Directors of Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Mr. Smith is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto.
史密斯先生目前担任Organigram Holdings Inc.(多伦多证券交易所股票代码:OGI)(审计委员会主席)、Flow Berveage Corp.(多伦多证券交易所股票代码:FLOW)(审计委员会主席)、MAV Beauty Brands Inc.(多伦多证券交易所股票代码:MAV)(审计委员会主席)和CE品牌公司(多伦多证券交易所股票代码:CEBI)(审计委员会主席)的董事会董事。从 2020 年到 2023 年,史密斯先生在 Freshii Inc. 的董事会(首席董事兼审计委员会主席)任职,并于 2018 年至 2019 年在 Newstrike Brands Ltd. 的董事会任职(首席董事兼审计委员会主席)。从 2013 年到 2017 年,Smith 先生在 CST Brands Inc. 的董事会任职,该公司是美国证券交易委员会的注册人(审计委员会和执行委员会)。从 2014 年到 2018 年,史密斯先生在多伦多的私人品牌和战略咨询公司 Jackman Reinvention Inc. 担任执行副总裁兼顾问委员会董事。从2007年到2013年,史密斯先生担任加拿大历史最悠久、最大的全方位服务餐厅公司卡拉运营有限公司(现为食谱无限公司)的联席首席执行官兼首席财务官。在Cara快速成长和重新定位期间,史密斯先生是执行团队的关键成员。从1985年到2007年,史密斯先生在加拿大领先的食品和药品零售商Loblaw Companies Limited担任过各种高级和行政级别的职位,包括1999年至2006年的执行副总裁。史密斯先生曾在圣迈克尔医院基金会董事会和大多伦多会议中心董事会任职。史密斯先生是特许专业会计师(CPA,CA),拥有多伦多大学商学学士学位。
Arun Soni, Chief Financial Officer
Arun Soni, 首席财务官
Arun Soni has over 35 years of experience in the fields of finance, accounting, and management. He operates his own accounting firm, which specializes in serving clients within the immigration, automotive, and technology sectors. Arun's expertise also expands into 10+ years of experience as the Head of Finance in various automotive franchises. With a professional background, Arun has a track record as an entrepreneur as a founder of companies in both the travel and finance industries. Arun is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Charted Accountant from India (CA).
Arun Soni 在金融、会计和管理领域拥有超过 35 年的经验。他经营自己的会计师事务所,专门为移民、汽车和技术领域的客户提供服务。Arun的专业知识还扩展到在各种汽车特许经营中担任财务主管超过10年的经验。凭借专业背景,阿伦作为旅游和金融行业公司的创始人,有着作为企业家的往绩。Arun是来自印度(CA)的特许专业会计师(CPA)和特许会计师。
Dexter John, Director
德克斯特·约翰, 董事
Dexter John brings over 25 years of leadership, governance and risk management experience from his prior positions at Stikeman Elliott LLP, Donahue LLP, Investment Dealers Association, Ontario Securities Commission and the Toronto Stock Exchange. He is currently the President and CEO of Morrow Sodali (Canada) Ltd., a company that offers consulting services in M&A advisory, corporate governance, contested meetings advisory, ESG, shareholder engagement, strategy and executive compensation. Prior to joining Morrow , Mr. John served as Senior Vice President and Executive Vice President of D.F. King Canada (formerly CST Phoenix Advisors) and Executive Vice President & General Counsel of Kingsdale Shareholder Services Inc., where he advised a number of public company issuers and boards on governance matters and corporate strategy. Mr. John currently serves on the Board of Directors for Organigram Inc. (TSX: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI), and Financial Services Regulatory Authority (Ontario). He previously served on Boards for Prosper Gold Corp. (TSXV: PGX), Augustine Ventures Inc., and Partners Real Estate Investment Trust. He was a co-author of Charting the Future of Corporate Governance Report that was recently released by the members of The Committee on the Future of Corporate Governance in Canada.
德克斯特·约翰曾在Stikeman Elliott LLP、Donahue LLP、投资交易商协会、安大略证券委员会和多伦多证券交易所任职,拥有超过25年的领导、治理和风险管理经验。他目前是Morrow Sodali(加拿大)有限公司的总裁兼首席执行官,该公司提供并购咨询、公司治理、有争议的会议咨询、ESG、股东参与、战略和高管薪酬方面的咨询服务。在加入Morrow之前,John先生曾担任加拿大D.F. King(前身为CST Phoenix Advisors)的高级副总裁兼执行副总裁以及金斯代尔股东服务公司的执行副总裁兼总法律顾问,在那里他为多家上市公司发行人和董事会提供治理事项和公司战略方面的建议。约翰先生目前在Organigram Inc.(多伦多证券交易所股票代码:OGI)(纳斯达克股票代码:OGI)和金融服务监管局(安大略省)的董事会任职。他曾在Prosper Gold Corp.(多伦多证券交易所股票代码:PGX)、奥古斯丁风险投资公司和合伙人房地产投资信托基金的董事会任职。他是该书的合著者 描绘公司治理报告的未来 这是加拿大公司治理未来委员会成员最近发布的。
Uppekha Jain, Director
Uppekha Jain, 董事
Uppekha Jain currently serves as Press Secretary to Ontario`s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport and previously was the Director of Ethnic Media for PC Caucus Services at Queen's Park. Prior to her work in Ontario, Uppekha lived in Mumbai, India after winning the Miss India Worldwide title. While there, she excelled in the world of Bollywood media and entertainment, acting in movies and television shows, appearing in commercials and hosting events globally. Uppekha was the first Canadian to land a starring role on national Indian prime-time television, on Star Plus' top-rated soap opera, Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. She is also an executive producer of a television series currently in pre-production. Uppekha holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and has worked as a brand marketer for several CPG companies including Coca-Cola and Cadbury.
Uppekha Jain目前担任安大略省旅游、文化和体育部长的新闻秘书,此前曾担任皇后公园个人电脑核心小组服务民族媒体总监。在安大略省工作之前,Uppekha在赢得印度全球小姐冠军后住在印度孟买。在那里期间,她在宝莱坞媒体和娱乐领域表现出色,曾出演电影和电视节目,出现在广告中并在全球举办活动。Uppekha是第一个在印度国家黄金时段电视台Star Plus收视率最高的肥皂剧《Saath Nibhaana Saathiya》中担任主角的加拿大人。她还是一部电视连续剧的执行制片人,目前正在预制中。Uppekha拥有威尔弗里德·劳里尔大学的工商管理荣誉学士学位,并曾在包括可口可乐和吉百利在内的多家消费品公司担任品牌营销人员。
Ted Hastings, Director
泰德·黑斯廷斯, 董事
Mr. Hastings currently serves as the Executive Chairman of PopReach Corporation (dba Ionik) (TSXV: POPR) and is a director of Gravitas III Capital Corp. He was the Chief Executive Officer of RhythmOne plc (LSE AIM:TRMR) ("RhythmOne"), an advertising technology company, from July 2017 to May 2018 and President of RhythmOne from February 2017 to July 2017. From May 2015 to January 2017, he was Chief Executive Officer of Perk Inc. (TSX: PER) ("Perk"), a mobile rewards company, and from November 2014 to May 2015 he was also President of Perk. From April 2012 to April 2015, Mr. Hastings was Chief Executive Officer of Rebellion Media Group Corp. ("Rebellion Media"), a digital media company. Prior to joining Rebellion Media, Mr. Hastings was President of Cyberplex Inc. (TSX: T.CX) (currently known as EQ Inc.) ("EQ Inc."), from July 2010 until March 2012, a company focused on digital media buying and marketing. Prior to joining EQ Inc., Mr. Hastings held the positions of Chief Executive Officer of Orion Foundry (Canada) Inc. (doing business as Tsavo Media), an online publishing company from October 2007 to June 2010, President of Geosign Corporation, also an internet media company, from January 2007 to September 2007 and Chief Executive Officer of Global Beverage Group, Inc., a software sales and distribution company, from January 2002 to December 2006. Mr. Hastings began his career as a chartered accountant at Deloitte LLP. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. Mr. Hastings was previously a director of Coreworx, Maintenance Assistant Inc., Communitech, Fongo, and Push Strength.
黑斯廷斯先生目前担任 PopReach Corporation(dba Ionik)(多伦多证券交易所股票代码:POPR)的执行董事长,也是 Gravitas III Capital Corp. 的董事。他曾是 Rhythmone plc(伦敦证券交易所 AIM: TRMR)的首席执行官(”RythmOne“),一家广告科技公司,2017年7月至2018年5月,2017年2月至2017年7月担任RhythmOne总裁。2015 年 5 月至 2017 年 1 月,他担任 Perk Inc.(多伦多证券交易所股票代码:PER)的首席执行官(”Perk“),一家移动奖励公司,在2014年11月至2015年5月期间,他还担任Perk的总裁。2012 年 4 月至 2015 年 4 月,黑斯廷斯先生担任 Rebellion Media Group Corp. 的首席执行官(”叛乱媒体“),一家数字媒体公司。在加入 Rebellion Media 之前,黑斯廷斯先生曾担任 Cyberplex Inc.(多伦多证券交易所股票代码:T.CX)(现称 EQ Inc.)的总裁(”EQ Inc.”),从2010年7月到2012年3月,一家专注于数字媒体购买和营销的公司。在加入EQ Inc.之前,黑斯廷斯先生于2007年10月至2010年6月担任在线出版公司猎户座铸造厂(加拿大)公司(以Tsavo Media的名义开展业务)的首席执行官,2007年1月至2007年9月担任Geosign Corporation(也是互联网媒体公司)的总裁,并于2002年1月至2006年12月担任软件销售和分销公司全球饮料集团公司的首席执行官。黑斯廷斯先生的职业生涯始于德勤会计师事务所的特许会计师。他拥有威尔弗里德·劳里尔大学的工商管理学士学位。黑斯廷斯先生曾担任Coreworx、维护助理公司、Communitech、Fongo和Push Strength的董事。
Shareholder Approval
股东批准
To change the name of the Company to "CanPR Technology Inc.", to elect the New Board and to obtain shareholder approval for the Reverse Take-Over in accordance with TSX-V policies, the Company expects to hold a special shareholders meeting as soon as reasonably practicable (the "GA Shareholders' Meeting").
为了将公司名称更改为 “CanpR Technology Inc.”,选举新董事会并根据多伦多证券交易所的政策获得股东对反向收购的批准,公司预计将在合理可行的情况下尽快举行特别股东大会(”联大股东大会“)。
CanPR will also seek shareholder approval of the Proposed RTO at an special meeting of Target Shareholders.
CanPr还将在目标股东特别会议上寻求股东批准拟议的RTO。
Sponsorship
赞助
The Proposed RTO may require sponsorship under the policies of the TSXV unless an exemption from sponsorship is granted. The Company intends to apply for an exemption from sponsorship requirements of the TSXV in connection with the Proposed RTO. There can be no assurance that such exemption will ultimately be granted.
除非获得担保豁免,否则拟议的RTO可能需要根据多伦多证券交易所的政策提供担保。该公司打算申请豁免多伦多证券交易所与拟议的RTO有关的赞助要求。无法保证此类豁免最终会获得批准。
Trading Halt
暂停交易
Trading in the GA Shares has been halted in accordance with the policies of the TSXV and will remain halted until such time as all required documentation in connection with the Proposed RTO has been filed with and accepted by, and permission to resume trading has been obtained from, the TSXV.
根据多伦多证券交易所(TSXV)的政策,GA股票的交易已暂停,并将一直暂停,直到与拟议RTO有关的所有必要文件都已提交并被TSXV接受并获得恢复交易的许可。
All information contained in this news release with respect to CanPR was supplied by CanPR, and the Company and its directors and officers have relied on CanPR for such information.
本新闻稿中包含的与CanPR有关的所有信息均由CanPr提供,公司及其董事和高级管理人员依靠CanPr提供此类信息。
Completion of the Proposed RTO is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to, TSXV acceptance and if applicable, disinterested shareholder approval. Where applicable, the Proposed RTO cannot close until the required shareholder approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that the Proposed RTO will be completed as proposed or at all.
拟议的RTO的完成取决于许多条件,包括但不限于TSXV的接受以及无私股东的批准(如果适用)。在适用的情况下,在获得所需的股东批准之前,拟议的RTO无法关闭。无法保证提议的 RTO 会按提议完成,也无法保证根本无法保证。
Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular or filing statement to be prepared in connection with the Proposed RTO, 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 GA Pizza should be considered highly speculative.
提醒投资者,除非在与拟议的RTO相关的管理信息通告或备案声明中披露,否则发布或收到的与该交易有关的任何信息都可能不准确或不完整,不应作为依据。GA Pizza证券的交易应被视为高度投机性。
The TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has in no way passed upon the merits of the Proposed RTO and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.
TSX Venture Exchange Inc. 丝毫没有透露拟议的RTO的优点,也没有批准也没有拒绝本新闻稿的内容。
About General Assembly Holdings Limited
关于联大控股有限公司
GA Pizza operates a fast-casual pizza restaurant in the heart of Toronto. For additional information, visit gapizza.com for more information.
GA Pizza在多伦多市中心经营一家快餐休闲披萨餐厅。欲了解更多信息,请访问 gapizza.com 了解更多信息。
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ted Hastings
Director
(416)-803-1488
代表董事会
泰德·黑斯廷斯
董事
(416) -803-1488
Forward-Looking Statements
前瞻性陈述
Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the disclosure document, any information released or received with respect to the Company may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative.
提醒投资者,除非披露文件中披露的内容,否则发布或收到的与公司有关的任何信息都可能不准确或不完整,不应作为依据。公司的证券交易应被视为高度投机性。
This press release contains statements which constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (together "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the Proposed LOI, the business of the Resulting Issuer, and TSXV acceptance of the Proposed RTO. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions.
本新闻稿包含构成适用证券法所指的 “前瞻性信息” 或 “前瞻性陈述”(统称 “前瞻性信息”)的陈述,包括有关拟议意向书、结果发行人业务以及多伦多证券交易所对拟议RTO的接受的陈述。前瞻性信息通常用 “可能”、“会”、“可以”、“应该”、“将”、“打算”、“计划”、“预期”、“相信”、“估计”、“期望” 或类似的表达方式来识别。
Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflect the Company's management's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the combined company. Among key factors and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information may include, without limitation, the ability to obtain or delays in securing necessary stock exchange approvals; as well as those factors disclosed in the Company's disclosure documents publicly available under its profile at SEDAR+ at . This forward-looking information may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of the Company and market conditions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.
提醒投资者,前瞻性信息不是基于历史事实,而是反映了公司管理层对未来业绩或事件的预期、估计或预测,这些预期、估计或预测是基于管理层在声明发表之日认为合理的观点、假设和估计。尽管公司认为此类前瞻性信息中反映的预期是合理的,但此类信息涉及风险和不确定性,不应过分依赖此类信息,因为未知或不可预测的因素可能会对合并后公司的未来业绩、业绩或业绩产生重大不利影响。可能导致实际业绩与前瞻性信息中预测的结果存在重大差异的关键因素和风险可能包括但不限于获得必要的证券交易所批准的能力或延迟获得必要的证券交易所批准;以及公司披露文件中披露的那些因素,可在SEDAR+的简介下公开发布。这些前瞻性信息可能会受到公司业务风险和不确定性以及市场状况的影响。如果其中一项或多项风险或不确定性得以实现,或者如果前瞻性信息所依据的假设被证明不正确,则实际结果可能与本文所述的预期、计划、预期、相信、估计或预期的结果存在重大差异。尽管公司试图确定可能导致实际业绩存在重大差异的重要风险、不确定性和因素,但可能还有其他风险因素、不确定性和因素导致业绩与预期、估计或预期不符。除非适用法律另有要求,否则公司不打算也不承担任何义务更新这些前瞻性信息。
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
多伦多证券交易所风险投资交易所及其监管服务提供商(该术语在多伦多证券交易所风险投资交易所的政策中定义)均不对本新闻稿的充分性或准确性承担责任。
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