OriginClear’s Water On Demand and Fortune Rise Acquisition Corporation Seek to Combine under Form S-4 Registration Statement
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Insights
The filing of a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC is a substantive step in the proposed business combination between OriginClear's subsidiary Water On Demand and Fortune Rise Acquisition Corporation, a SPAC. This move indicates a significant progression towards the merger, which can have considerable implications for both entities' financial structures and market valuation.
From a financial standpoint, the successful merger can lead to increased capital for Water On Demand, facilitating the expansion of its decentralized water management solutions. This could potentially enhance revenue streams, diversify the business portfolio and create synergies. Given that the service model aims to alleviate upfront capital expenditures for clients, it could disrupt the traditional water management industry, leading to competitive advantages and possibly a re-rating of the stock by the market.
However, stakeholders must consider the risks associated with SPAC mergers, including regulatory scrutiny and the performance of the combined entity post-merger. Additionally, the market's response to such mergers can be volatile and thus careful analysis of the registration statement details is crucial for an accurate assessment of the merger's potential impact on stock performance.
The proposed business combination taps into the growing demand for sustainable and cost-effective water management solutions. As businesses and communities increasingly prioritize environmental considerations, decentralized water management technologies offered by Water On Demand could see heightened demand.
Market trends suggest a shift towards sustainability in infrastructure development and the ability to provide water management solutions without the need for significant capital investment could position the merged entity favorably within this space. The scalability of such a service model is particularly relevant, as it aligns with the global push for innovative environmental technology and services.
Furthermore, the partnership with a SPAC could signal to the market and potential investors a strategic move to accelerate growth and market penetration. It's essential to monitor the industry's reception of such a business model and the subsequent adoption rates, as these will be critical indicators of the long-term viability and success of the merger.
The environmental implications of Water On Demand's business model are significant. By providing decentralized water management solutions with reduced upfront costs, the company is likely to encourage the adoption of sustainable water practices among businesses and communities. This could have a positive impact on water conservation efforts and the reduction of water waste.
Additionally, the environmental benefits of such technologies could be a driving factor for regulatory support and incentives, which can further enhance the attractiveness of the business model. It is important to analyze the potential environmental impact reductions that could be associated with widespread adoption of Water On Demand's solutions, as these can contribute to the company's narrative and appeal to environmentally conscious investors.
However, it is critical to assess the technological readiness and the ability of Water On Demand to scale its solutions while maintaining environmental benefits. The long-term sustainability of the business model hinges on balancing growth with ecological impact, a challenge that will require continuous innovation and potentially significant R&D investments.
Upon closing of the proposed business combination, the combined company (the “Combined Company”) is expected to list its common stock on Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol “WODI”. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024 and is subject to approval by FRLA shareholders as well as other customary closing conditions, including approval by the Nasdaq Stock Market to list the securities of the Combined Company. While the Registration Statement has not yet become effective and the information contained therein is subject to change, it provides important information about WODI, FRLA and the proposed business combination. (Graphic: OriginClear)
Upon closing of the proposed business combination, the combined company (the “Combined Company”) is expected to list its common stock on Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol “WODI”. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024 and is subject to approval by FRLA shareholders as well as other customary closing conditions, including approval by the Nasdaq Stock Market to list the securities of the Combined Company.
While the Registration Statement has not yet become effective and the information contained therein is subject to change, it provides important information about WODI, FRLA and the proposed business combination.
On October 23, 2023, WODI entered into a Business Combination Agreement (the "BCA") with FRLA. The transaction represents a pro forma combined equity valuation of approximately
“OriginClear has retained a controlling percentage of its Water On Demand subsidiary,” said Riggs Eckelberry, OriginClear CEO. “Our longtime shareholders can confidently expect that the parent company will continue to benefit greatly from any positive outcomes of this new, consolidated company.”
Available proceeds from the business combination will be used to develop the Water On Demand water-as-a-service network, grow the Modular Water and Progressive Water business units, and execute an ongoing acquisition program, which is expected to accelerate existing growth.
A number of assumptions have been made as to purchase multiples, net growth, synergies and other factors, and there are no guarantees that the Combined Company will succeed in the acquisitions and subsequent integrations of the acquired entities. The acquisitions will prioritize network management software, management and engineering staffing, and vertical integration through acquisition of component fabricators.
About Fortune Rise Acquisition Corporation
Fortune Rise Acquisition Corporation (FRLA) is a blank check company incorporated in February 2021 as a
FRLA is a "shell company" as defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, because it has no operations and nominal assets consisting almost entirely of cash. FRLA will not generate any operating revenues until after the completion of its initial business combination, at the earliest. To date, FRLA’s efforts have been limited to organizational activities and activities related to its initial public offering as well as the search for a prospective business combination target.
Advisors
EF Hutton, a division of Benchmark Investments, LLC is acting as Capital Markets Advisor in the transaction.
About Water On Demand, Inc.
Once a government monopoly, the business of treating and reusing sewage water is going private. Local industries and communities are now treating-in-place, helping to reduce the burden on municipal systems and save on fast-rising water rates while also responding to the challenge of climate change. That’s good for business and good for sustainability. Now, the innovative fintech, Water On Demand™, is enabling clean water to become an investable asset, open to main street investors, with the potential for generational royalties. OriginClear has consolidated under Water on Demand, its Modular Water Systems, the downsized technology that businesses need for on-site water treatment and recycling, and Progressive Water Treatment, a 25-year veteran engineered solutions subsidiary based in
About OriginClear
OriginClear® is the Clean Water Innovation Hub™, dedicated to launching new ventures such as Water On Demand™ and Modular Water Systems™ – a leader in onsite, prefabricated systems made with sophisticated materials that can last decades. Another OriginClear subsidiary acquired in 2015, Progressive Water Treatment, helped achieve a company-wide increase of
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT
For additional information on the proposed transaction, see the registration statement on Form S-4 filed by FRLA with the SEC, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus of FRLA, and other documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC. FRLA’s shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and, when available, the amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement and documents incorporated by reference therein filed in connection with the proposed business combination, as these materials contain important information about WODI, FRLA and the proposed business combination. Promptly after the Form S-4 is declared effective by the SEC, FRLA will mail the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and a proxy card to each shareholder entitled to vote at the meeting relating to the approval of the business combination and other proposals set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and stockholders of FRLA are urged to carefully read the entire registration statement and proxy statement/prospectus, when they become available, and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to these documents, because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction. The documents filed by FRLA with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to Fortune Rise Acquisition Corporation, 13575 58th Street North, Suite 200,
Participants in the Solicitation
WODI, FRLA and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from its shareholders with respect to the business combination. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in FRLA will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination when available at www.sec.gov. Information about FRLA’s directors and executive officers and their ownership of FRLA common stock is included in the proxy statement/prospectus pertaining to the proposed business combination. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the source indicated above.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimated,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “outlook” or words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding WODI’s industry and market sizes, future opportunities for WODI and FRLA, WODI’s estimated future results and the proposed business combination between FRLA and WODI, including the implied enterprise value, the expected transaction and ownership structure and the likelihood, timing and ability of the parties to successfully consummate the proposed transaction. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
In addition to factors previously disclosed in FRLA’s reports filed with the SEC and those identified elsewhere in this communication, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: inability to meet the closing conditions to the business combination, including the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the definitive agreement; the inability to complete the transactions contemplated by the definitive agreement due to the failure to obtain approval of FRLA’s shareholders or WODI’s shareholders, or the failure to meet The Nasdaq Stock Market’s initial listing standards in connection with the consummation of the contemplated transactions; costs related to the transactions contemplated by the definitive agreement; a delay or failure to realize the expected benefits from the proposed transaction; risks related to disruption of management’s time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction; changes in the markets in which WODI competes, including with respect to its competitive landscape, technology evolution or regulatory changes; changes in domestic and global general economic conditions, risk that WODI may not be able to execute its growth strategies, including identifying and executing acquisitions; risk that WODI may not be able to develop and maintain effective internal controls; and other risks and uncertainties indicated in FRLA’s final prospectus, dated November 2, 2021, for its initial public offering, and the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed business combination, including those under “Risk Factors” therein, and in FRLA’s other filings with the SEC. FRLA and WODI caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive.
Actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially, and potentially adversely, from any projections and forward-looking statements and the assumptions on which those forward-looking statements are based. There can be no assurance that the data contained herein is reflective of future performance to any degree. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a predictor of future performance as projected financial information and other information are based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to various significant risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. All information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof in the case of information about FRLA and WODI or the date of such information in the case of information from persons other than FRLA or WODI, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication. Forecasts and estimates regarding WODI’s industry and end markets are based on sources we believe to be reliable, however there can be no assurance these forecasts and estimates will prove accurate in whole or in part. Annualized, pro forma, projected and estimated numbers are used for illustrative purpose only, are not forecasts and may not reflect actual results.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent, or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed business combination. This press release shall also not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.
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Source: OriginClear, Inc.
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