FDCTech Signs Term Sheet to Acquire 100% Equity Interest in Genesis Financial, Inc.

Rhea-AI Summary

FDCTech, Inc. (FDCT) announced a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Genesis Financial, Inc., a diversified financial services company specializing in fintech-driven Wealth Management and D2C Lending. The transaction will be stock-for-stock, with Genesis shareholders receiving restricted shares. Genesis reported a consolidated revenue of $15.6 million and EBITDA of $1.2 million for FY 2020. This acquisition aims to enhance FDCT's fintech capabilities and market position in Australia’s wealth management sector, creating synergy with Genesis’ existing operations.

Positive

• Acquisition of Genesis Financial enhances FDCT's fintech capabilities.
• Genesis reported $15.6 million in revenue and $1.2 million in EBITDA for FY 2020.
• Strategic expansion in the underserved Australian Wealth Management market.
• Synergistic benefits expected from merging technological resources.

Negative

• The LOI is non-binding, indicating potential uncertainties in finalizing the acquisition.
• Integration challenges may arise as both companies merge operations.

Irvine, CA, Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FDCTech, Inc. ("FDC" or the "Company," OTCQB: FDCT), a fintech company with a full suite of FX and Crypto technology and business solutions, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent ("LOI") to acquire hundred percent equity interest in Genesis Financial, Inc. ("Genesis"), a diversified financial services company with a focus on fintech-powered Wealth Management and Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Lending Platform.

According to the terms of the LOI, the Company will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding securities of Genesis for a stock-for-stock transaction ('Acquisition'), where Genesis shareholders shall receive restricted shares as consideration. As the transaction proceeds, the Company will publicly disclose required information either through press releases or SEC filings, as appropriate. Upon the consummation of the Acquisition, Genesis will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The Acquisition merely represents the present understanding concerning the intended acquisition transaction and is not binding upon the parties. Garden State Securities Inc. ("GSS"), a FINRA member, acted as the Company's advisor to the Agreement.

Genesis operates its business mainly through two Australian regulated entities in the wealth management and tax and accounting advisory services. The consolidated revenue and EBITDA in U.S. dollars for the 2020 fiscal year are $15.6 million and $1.2 million, respectively. The Australian Wealth Management ecosystem has approximately 25,000+ financial advisors managing 2.2 million investors. The annual fees generated by the Australian Wealth Management industry is close to $3.9 billion or over $5 billion denominated in Australian Dollars. According to Aite (2020), at least 10 million adults are underserved or not served at all by the Australian Financial Advisors. Adding FDC's software development resources, Genesis has firmly positioned itself to acquire and consolidate to expand in Australia's fragmented Independent Dealer Group business sector.

Genesis' CEO, Russell Cameron, said, "FDC has built an impressive system that is very synergistic with our established Wealth Management team. We expect the coming together of these two companies will enable Genesis to create a competitive advantage in response to technological change and increasingly sophisticated consumer expectations to compete with other legacy Wealth Management platforms successfully. We believe the combination of our two companies will be advantages for both parties and enhance future growth."

FDC's Chief Executive Officer, Mitchell M. Eaglstein, stated, "We look forward to closing the transaction with Genesis. The Acquisition will allow us to advance our proprietary fintech capabilities to Genesis. Coupled with our distinct competencies in developing globally compliant multi-asset trading platform and a comprehensive back-office solution will give the Company a strong competitive advantage to expand Genesis' growth strategy in Australia and other Asia Pacific Region."

About Genesis Financial, Inc.
Genesis is a diversified financial services company focusing on fintech-powered Wealth Management business mainly through two Australian regulated entities in the wealth management and tax and accounting advisory services.

FDCTech, Inc.
FDCTech, Inc. ("FDC"), formerly known as Forex Development Corporation, is a US-based, fully integrated financial technology company. FDC delivers trading technology solutions to forex market participants looking to access the retail and institutional spot forex markets.

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FAQ

What is FDCT's recent acquisition announcement?

FDCT announced a non-binding LOI to acquire Genesis Financial, focusing on fintech-powered Wealth Management and D2C Lending.

What financial performance did Genesis report?

Genesis reported a consolidated revenue of $15.6 million and EBITDA of $1.2 million for the 2020 fiscal year.

What are the expected benefits of the FDCT and Genesis merger?

The merger is expected to enhance FDCT's fintech capabilities, provide a competitive advantage, and expand in Australia's wealth management sector.

What risks are associated with the FDCT and Genesis acquisition?

The acquisition is non-binding, which presents uncertainty, and potential integration challenges may arise.