Gravitas Education Holdings Inc. Announces Special Cash Dividend in the Range of US$11.256 to US$12.17 per American Depositary Share and Reports Status of Merger
- Approval of special cash dividend with significant range and aggregate amount
- Merger with eLMTree and change of name to Mynd.ai, Inc. for expansion into global market of interactive classroom technology
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The Company previously announced that it entered into an agreement and plan of merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated April 18, 2023, with Bright Sunlight Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Merger Sub"), Best Assistant Education Online Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company ("Best Assistant") and a controlled subsidiary of NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKEX: 0777, "NetDragon"), a Cayman Islands exempted company, and solely for purposes of certain named sections thereof, NetDragon. It is contemplated that Best Assistant will transfer the education business of NetDragon outside of the PRC to Elmtree Inc., a
Immediately following closing of the Merger (the "Closing"), the Company will change its name to "Mynd.ai, Inc." and operate in the global market of interactive classroom technology with its headquarter in
The cash dividend will be paid by the Company on or before the 21st day after the date of the Closing to shareholders of record at the close of business on the date immediately prior the Closing date (the "Record Date"). ADSs will trade with an entitlement to the cash dividend until the ex-dividend date is established by the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). In order to retain the right to the cash dividend, ADS holders of the Company need to hold the ADSs until the ex-dividend date, which shall be the first business day after the Closing.
As conditions to Closing, among other things, approval by the NYSE of the listing application submitted by the Company shall be obtained and Completion of CFIUS Process (as defined under the Merger Agreement) shall have occurred. The Company is actively working with the NYSE in connection with its listing application. Similarly, the Company and NetDragon are working with CFIUS to obtain approval for the Merger as soon as practicable.
In light of the above updates related to the Merger, once the Closing date is fixed, the Company will issue a separate press release announcing the final amount of special cash dividend to be paid by the Company and the Record Date for purpose of the dividend payment. The said press release will be issued at least 10 days prior to the Record Date in compliance with applicable listing rules.
About Gravitas Education Holdings, Inc.
Founded on the core values of "Care" and "Responsibility," "Inspire" and "Innovate," Gravitas Education Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as RYB Education, Inc.) is a leading early childhood education service provider in China. Since opening its first play-and-learn center in 1998, the Company has grown and flourished with the mission to provide high-quality, individualized and age-appropriate care and education to nurture and inspire each child for his or her betterment in life. During its two decades of operating history, the Company has built itself into a well-recognized education brand and helped bring about many new educational practices in
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements." These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the
Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and shareholders and other potential investors must recognize that actual results may differ materially from the expectations as a result of a variety of factors. Such forward-looking statements are based upon management's current expectations and include known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are hard to predict or control, that may cause the actual results, performance, or plans to differ materially from any future results, performance or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (i) risks related to the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the Merger, including the risk that the transaction may not close due to one or more closing conditions to the transaction not being satisfied or waived, such as regulatory approvals not being obtained, on a timely basis or otherwise, or that a governmental entity prohibited, delayed or refused to grant approval for the consummation of the transaction or required certain conditions, limitations or restrictions in connection with such approvals; (ii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the applicable transaction agreements; (iii) the risk that there may be a material adverse change with respect to the financial position, performance, operations or prospects of the Company or eLMTree; (iv) risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the Merger; (v) the risk that any announcements relating to the Merger could have adverse effects on the market price of the Company's securities; (vi) the risk that the Merger and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of eLMTree to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers and customers and on their operating results and businesses generally; (vii) any changes in the business or operating prospects of eLMTree or its businesses; (viii) changes in applicable laws and regulations; and (ix) risks relating to the combined company's ability to enhance its services and products, execute its business strategy, expand its customer base and maintain stable relationship with its business partners. Furthermore, the equity value of eLMTree and the
A further list and description of risks and uncertainties can be found in the proxy statement that will be filed with the SEC by the Company in connection with the Merger, and other documents that the parties may file with or furnish to the SEC, which you are encouraged to read. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate only to the date they were made, and eLMTree, the Company and their subsidiaries and affiliates undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made except as required by law or applicable regulation.
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