iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited Announces Engagement of Financial Advisor and Legal Counsel to Evaluate the Proposal

Rhea-AI Summary

On January 20, 2023, iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (NASDAQ: ICLK) announced that its board's special committee has retained Houlihan Lokey as a financial advisor and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP as legal counsel to review a preliminary non-binding proposal from Igomax Inc., Bubinga Holdings Limited, and Rise Chain Investment Limited, submitted on December 20, 2022. The Special Committee cautions shareholders that they are still evaluating the proposal and have not made any decisions yet. No assurance is provided that any definitive offer will be made or executed regarding this transaction.

Positive

• Engagement of Houlihan Lokey as financial advisor indicates proactive approach to potential transaction.
• Retention of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP provides experienced legal support for evaluating the proposal.

Negative

• The proposal is still in a preliminary evaluation stage, indicating uncertainty about future negotiations.
• No assurance of a definitive offer or agreement could signal potential reluctance from involved parties.

HONG KONG, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited ("iClick" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ICLK), a leading enterprise and marketing cloud platform in China that empowers worldwide brands with full-stack consumer lifecycle solutions, announced today that the special committee of the Company's board of directors (the "Special Committee") has engaged Houlihan Lokey (China) Limited ("Houlihan Lokey") as its financial advisor and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP as its U.S. legal counsel to assist in its evaluation of the previously-announced preliminary non-binding proposal dated December 20, 2022 (the "Proposal") from Igomax Inc., Bubinga Holdings Limited and Rise Chain Investment Limited.

The Special Committee cautions the Company's shareholders and others considering trading the Company's securities that the Special Committee is still at the preliminary stage of reviewing and evaluating the Proposal and has not made any decision with respect to the Company's response to the Proposal. There can be no assurance that any definitive offer will be made, that any definitive agreement will be executed relating to the Proposal or that the Proposal or any other transaction will be approved or consummated. The Company does not undertake any obligation to provide any updates with respect to the Proposal or any other transaction, except as required under applicable law.

About iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited

Founded in 2009, iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (NASDAQ: ICLK) is a leading enterprise and marketing cloud platform in China. iClick's mission is to empower worldwide brands to unlock the enormous market potential of smart retail. With its leading proprietary technologies, iClick's full suite of data-driven solutions helps brands drive significant business growth and profitability throughout the full consumer lifecycle. Headquartered in Hong Kong, iClick currently operates in eleven locations across Asia and Europe. For more information, please visit https://ir.i-click.com. 

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements, including those related to the Company's business strategies, operations and financial performance. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's fluctuations in growth; its success in its strategic shift away from Marketing Solutions to focus on Enterprise Solutions; its success in implementing its SaaS + X business model; its success in structuring a CRM & Marketing Cloud platform; relative percentage of its gross billing recognized as revenue under the gross and net models; its ability to retain existing clients or attract new ones; its ability to retain content distribution channels and negotiate favourable contractual terms; market competition; market acceptance of online marketing technology solutions and enterprise solutions; effectiveness of its algorithms and data engines; its ability to collect and use data from various sources; ability to integrate and realize synergies from acquisitions, investments or strategic partnership; the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak and its potential impact on the Company's business and financial performance; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; general economic conditions in China and other jurisdictions where the Company operates; and the regulatory landscape in China and other jurisdictions where the Company operates. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:	In the United States:
iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited	Core IR
Lisa Li	Tom Caden
Phone: +86-21-3230-3931 #866	Tel: +1-516-222-2560
E-mail: ir@i-click.com	E-mail: tomc@coreir.com

 

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FAQ

What is the latest update on iClick's proposal evaluation?

iClick's Special Committee is currently reviewing a preliminary proposal from Igomax Inc. and others, having engaged financial advisor Houlihan Lokey and legal counsel Cleary Gottlieb.

Who is advising iClick on the preliminary proposal?

iClick has engaged Houlihan Lokey as its financial advisor and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP as its legal counsel.

When was the preliminary proposal for iClick announced?

The preliminary non-binding proposal was announced on December 20, 2022.

What does iClick caution shareholders about the proposal?

iClick cautions shareholders that the evaluation of the proposal is still in its preliminary stages and no final decisions have been made.