COFFEE HOLDING CO., INC. ANNOUNCES SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO VOTE ON PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION WITH DELTA CORP HOLDINGS LIMITED; FORM F-4 DECLARED EFFECTIVE
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Insights
The proposed business combination between Coffee Holding Co., Inc. and Delta Corp Holdings Limited represents a significant strategic move within the logistics and supply chain sectors. From a market perspective, this merger could potentially create synergies due to the integration of Coffee Holding's roasting and dealing capabilities with Delta's logistics and fuel supply operations. This could lead to improved efficiencies, cost savings and a stronger market position in the face of global supply chain challenges.
Additionally, the choice of a holding company structure incorporated in the Cayman Islands could offer tax efficiencies and a more flexible corporate governance framework, which might appeal to investors looking for potential value creation. The unanimous recommendation by Coffee Holding's board of directors for stockholders to vote in favor of the proposals suggests a strong belief in the benefits of the merger, which could be indicative of a positive outlook on the combined entity's future financial performance.
Upon SEC's declaration of effectiveness for the registration statement, the market will closely watch the upcoming special meeting for stockholder approval as a critical milestone. The stockholder vote is not only a procedural requirement but also serves as a barometer for investor sentiment regarding the merger. The market's reaction to the announcement and subsequent events may impact the stock price of Coffee Holding Co., Inc. in the short-term.
Investors will be particularly interested in the financial details outlined in the proxy statement/prospectus, such as the valuation of the deal, the financial health and performance metrics of both companies and how the merger is expected to affect earnings. If the combined entity is projected to have a strong financial position with potential for increased market share and revenue growth, this could have a favorable impact on investor confidence and the companies' market valuation.
The completion of a cross-border merger, particularly with the establishment of a new holding company in the Cayman Islands, involves complex legal considerations and regulatory compliance. The effectiveness of the Form F-4 registration by the SEC is a critical step in ensuring transparency and regulatory adherence. The legal structure of the deal, including the merger and share exchange agreement, will have been meticulously reviewed to meet SEC requirements and to protect the interests of the stakeholders involved.
It is also noteworthy that the definitive agreement was amended since its initial date, which may reflect negotiations and adjustments to align with regulatory guidelines or to address concerns from either party. The legal implications of this merger, including any potential risks or benefits associated with the Cayman Islands jurisdiction, will be of interest to stakeholders seeking to understand the long-term legal stability and international operational capabilities of the combined entity.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (Nasdaq:JVA) (“Coffee Holding” or the “Company”), a publicly traded integrated wholesale coffee roaster and dealer located in the United States, and Delta Corp Holdings Limited (“Delta”), a fully integrated global business engaged in logistics, fuel supply and asset management primarily servicing the international supply chains, today jointly announced that the registration statement on Form F-4 relating to their proposed business combination was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 6, 2024. Coffee Holding will hold a special meeting at 12:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, for consideration and voting on the approval of the business combination and its merger and share exchange agreement, dated September 29, 2022, as amended (the “definitive agreement”), and related proposals described in the registration statement’s proxy statement/prospectus. As previously announced, the proposed business combination provides that Coffee Holding and Delta will each become wholly owned subsidiaries of a newly created holding company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands (“Pubco”).
Coffee Holding’s board of directors unanimously recommends that Coffee Holding stockholders vote “FOR” all of the proposals to be voted upon at the special meeting, including approval of the proposed business combination and definitive agreement.
Coffee Holding stockholders of record at the close of business on February 20, 2024 will be entitled to vote at the special meeting. Coffee Holding will commence mailing the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and related materials to its stockholders of record on or about March 7, 2024.
The registration statement on Form F-4 of Pubco, declared effective by the SEC on March 6, 2024, serves as both a proxy statement of Coffee Holdings (for the meeting of Coffee Holding stockholders) and as a prospectus (registering Pubco shares to be issued to Coffee Holding stockholders under the definitive agreement). A copy of the registration statement and its definitive proxy statement/prospectus is accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Coffee Holding stockholders who need assistance in completing the proxy card, need additional copies of the proxy materials or have questions regarding the special meeting may contact Coffee Holding’s proxy solicitor, Alliance Advisors, LLC, by calling toll-free at 833-945-2702.
About Coffee Holding
Founded in 1971, Coffee Holding is a leading integrated wholesale coffee roaster and dealer in the United States and one of the few coffee companies that offers a broad array of coffee products across the entire spectrum of consumer tastes, preferences and price points. Coffee Holding’s product offerings consist of eight proprietary brands, each targeting a different segment of the consumer coffee market as well as roasting and blending coffees for major wholesalers and retailers throughout the United States who want to have products under their own names to compete with national brands. In addition to selling roasted coffee, Coffee Holding also imports green coffee beans from around the world which it resells to smaller regional roasters and coffee shops throughout the United States and Canada.
About Delta
Delta is a fully integrated global business engaged in logistics, fuel supply and asset management related services, primarily servicing the international supply chains of commodity, energy, and capital goods producers. Delta operates its business through three segments: Bulk Logistics, Energy Logistics and Asset Management. Delta’s Bulk Logistics division is an asset-light third-party logistics provider of freight forwarding, ocean transportation, mine-to-port, and related services connecting producers of commodities, agriculture products, capital goods and energy to end users. Delta’s Energy Logistics operations provides its customers with industry leading fuels, lubricants and carbon offset products with a focus on environmental impact. Delta also offers Asset Management services to the marine transportation and offshore oil and gas industries. Delta’s business model is asset-light, and its service offerings facilitate the global trade of energy, raw materials, intermediate goods, and agricultural products. Delta is a multinational business with offices throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. For more information, please see Delta’s website at www.wearedelta.com.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed business combination, Pubco (named Delta Corp Holdings Limited or Delta Corp Holdings Ltd) has filed a registration statement on Form F-4 to the SEC (as amended, the “Registration Statement”), which has been declared effective and which includes a prospectus with respect to Pubco’s securities to be issued in connection with the proposed business combination and a proxy statement to be distributed to holders of Coffee Holding’s common stock in connection with Coffee Holding’s solicitation of proxies for the vote by Coffee Holding’s stockholders with respect to the proposed business combination and other matters described in the Registration Statement. The definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to Coffee Holding’s stockholders as of the record date beginning on or about March 7, 2024.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF COFFEE HOLDING, PUBCO AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Security holders and other interested persons may obtain free copies of the Registration Statement, definitive proxy statement/prospectus, and other relevant material (in each case when available) at the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. or by directing a request to: Coffee Holding Co., Inc. 3475 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, New York 10314, Attn: Andrew Gordon, Chief Executive Officer.
Participants in the Solicitation
Coffee Holding, Delta, Pubco and each of their directors, executive officers and certain other members of management and employees may, under SEC rules, be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Coffee Holding with respect to the proposed transaction and related matters. Information about the directors and executive officers of Coffee Holding, including their ownership of shares of Coffee Holding common stock, is included in the Registration Statement and the Coffee Holding’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on February 9, 2024. Additional information regarding the persons or entities who may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Coffee Holding stockholders, including a description of their interests in the proposed business combination by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the Registration Statement’s proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents filed or to be filed with the SEC by Pubco, or Coffee, when they become available. You may obtain free copies of these documents as described above.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such other 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.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to the proposed transaction between Pubco, Coffee Holding and Delta. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding Pubco’s, Coffee Holding’s or Delta’s future results of operations and financial position, Pubco’s, Coffee Holding’s and Delta’s business strategy, prospective costs, timing and likelihood of success, plans and objectives of management for future operations, future results of current and anticipated operations of Pubco, Coffee Holding and Delta, and the expected value of the combined company after the transactions, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, the following risks relating to the proposed transaction: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the transaction agreement; the risk that the transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of Coffee Holding’s securities; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the transaction agreement; the inability to complete the transactions contemplated by the transaction agreement, including due to failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of Coffee Holding or other conditions to closing in the definitive agreement; the inability to obtain or maintain the listing of Pubco ordinary shares on Nasdaq following the proposed transaction; the risk that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations of Coffee Holding as a result of the announcement and consummation of the proposed transaction; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth economically and hire and retain key employees; costs related to the proposed transaction; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that Pubco, Delta or Coffee Holding may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties identified in the proxy statement/prospectus (when available) relating to the proposed transaction, including those under “Risk Factors” therein, and in other filings with the SEC made by Pubco and Coffee Holding. There can be no assurance of the completion of the proposed business combination, nor subject to and following such completion, the realization of potential benefits of the proposed business combination. Moreover, Pubco, Delta and Coffee Holding operate in very competitive and rapidly changing environments. Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified and some of which are beyond Pubco’s, Delta’s and Coffee Holding’s control, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and, except as required by law, Pubco, Delta and Coffee Holding assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. None of Pubco, Delta or Coffee Holding gives any assurance that either Delta or Coffee Holding or Pubco will achieve its expectations.
For further information, contact:
Coffee Holding Co., Inc.
Andrew Gordon
President & CEO
(718) 832-0800
Delta Corp Holdings Limited
Joseph Nelson
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: +44 0203 753 5598
Email: ir@wearedelta.com
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