M&A - Spire Global, Inc.
Form Type: 8-K
Filing Date: 2025-02-14
Corporate Action: Acquisition
Type: Update
Accession Number: 000095017025021461
Filing Summary: On February 10, 2025, Spire Global, Inc. filed a complaint against Kpler Holding SA in the Delaware Court of Chancery regarding a Share Purchase Agreement for the sale of its maritime business. The company is seeking specific performance to compel Buyer to fulfill its contractual obligations and proceed with the closing of the transaction. In the action, the company alleges that Buyer breached the Purchase Agreement and requests a declaratory judgment. On February 11, 2025, Buyer moved to transfer the case to the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Spire Global cautions that the outcome of the court proceedings and whether the transaction will be consummated is uncertain. Additionally, the company reserves its rights under the Purchase Agreement, including the possibility of seeking damages, although the amount of such damages cannot be determined at this time.
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Item Number: 7.01
Delaware Action: summary of lawsuit and intention
Company: Spire Global, Inc.
Buyer: Kpler Holding SA
Court: Delaware Court of Chancery
Purchase Agreement: regarding the sale of maritime business
Exhibit Description: Complaint in Spire Global, Inc. vs. Kpler Holding SA
Form Type: 8-K
Filing Date: 2025-02-11
Corporate Action: Acquisition
Type: Update
Accession Number: 000095017025017880
Filing Summary: Spire Global, Inc. has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Kpler Holding SA to sell its maritime business for an enterprise value of $233.5 million, excluding its satellite operations. A twelve-month transition service agreement worth $7.5 million is also part of the deal. Closing is pending due to the Buyer’s failure to consummate as required after the Company believes all conditions have been met. The Company has initiated legal proceedings in Delaware Court to compel the Buyer to fulfill the agreement. Additionally, Spire is restating prior financial results and has disclosed concerns about its compliance with NYSE listing standards, indicating potential going concern issues. It is actively seeking refinancing options due to current financing arrangements and delays in closing the Transactions.
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Purchase Agreement Date: 2024-11-13
Enterprise Value: $233.5 million
Transition Service Agreement Value: $7.5 million
Court Involvement: Delaware Court of Chancery
Cash And Equivalents: $19.2 million
Liquidity Concerns: substantial doubt about ability to continue as going concern
Projected Financial Filing Deadline: February 19, 2025
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