ESM Acquisition Corporation Announces Redemption of Public Shares and Subsequent Dissolution

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ESM Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: ESM) announced the redemption of all outstanding ordinary shares effective March 10, 2023, due to the failure to complete a business combination by March 12, 2023. According to the Articles of Association, the company will cease operations and redeem public shares at approximately $10.20 per share. Shares will stop trading on March 9, 2023, and will be canceled post-redemption. The company plans to file a Form 25 with the SEC to delist its securities and subsequently file a Form 15 to terminate the registration of its securities. The initial stockholders waived their redemption rights regarding common stock issued prior to the IPO.

Positive

• Redemption of public shares at approximately $10.20, returning capital to shareholders.

Negative

• Failure to complete a business combination indicates potential operational challenges.
• Delisting from the NYSE suggests diminished market presence and investor confidence.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ESM Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: ESM) (the “Company”) today announces that it will redeem all of its outstanding ordinary shares that were included in the units issued in its initial public offering (the “public shares”), effective as of the close of business on March 10, 2023, as the Company will not consummate an initial business combination on or prior to March 12, 2023.

Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (the “Articles”), in the event that the Company does not consummate a Business Combination by 24 months from the consummation of the initial public offering, or such later time as the members may approve in accordance with the Articles, the Company shall: (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up; (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the public shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including interest (less up to US$100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses and which interest shall be net of taxes payable), divided by the number of then public shares in issue, which redemption will completely extinguish the rights of the public shares as members (including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any); and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of the Company's remaining members and the directors, liquidate and dissolve, subject in each case to its obligations under Cayman Islands law to provide for claims of creditors and other requirements of applicable law.

The per-share redemption price for the public shares will be approximately $10.20.

The public shares will cease trading as of the close of business on March 9, 2023. As of the close of business on March 10, 2023, the public shares will be deemed cancelled and will represent only the right to receive the redemption amount.

The redemption amount will be payable to the holders of the public shares upon delivery of their shares or units. Beneficial owners of public shares held in “street name”, however, will not need to take any action in order to receive the redemption amount.

There will be no redemption rights or liquidating distributions with respect to the Company’s warrants, which will be terminated. The Company’s initial stockholders have waived their redemption rights with respect to its outstanding common stock issued before the Company’s initial public offering.

The Company expects that the New York Stock Exchange will file a Form 25 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) to delist the Company’s securities. The Company thereafter expects to file a Form 15 with the Commission to terminate the registration of its securities under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and reasonable assumptions of management, and actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors detailed in the Company’s filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this release, except as required by law.

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Investor Contact:

Jeffrey Ball, ESM Acquisition Corporation

JBall@emgtx.com

Source: ESM Acquisition Corporation

FAQ

What is the redemption price for ESM's public shares?

The redemption price for ESM's public shares is approximately $10.20.

When will ESM's public shares cease trading?

ESM's public shares will cease trading as of the close of business on March 9, 2023.

What happens if ESM does not complete a business combination?

If ESM does not complete a business combination, it will cease operations and redeem public shares.

What are the implications of ESM's delisting from the NYSE?

The delisting from the NYSE may indicate reduced market presence and could affect investor confidence.

What should shareholders do to receive their redemption amount?

Shareholders need to deliver their shares or units to receive the redemption amount; beneficial owners in street name do not need to take action.