Onyx Enterprises Int’l, Corp. and Legacy Acquisition Corp. to Participate in SPACInsider-ICR Webinar on October 22nd at 2pm ET
Onyx Enterprises and Legacy Acquisition Corp. announced a definitive business combination agreement, valuing Onyx at an enterprise value of $331.1 million, representing a significant growth opportunity in the automotive aftermarket sector. The merger, expected to close in November 2020, positions Onyx to leverage its advanced digital commerce platform, CARiD.com, supported by proprietary fitment data and machine learning. The transaction is poised to enhance Onyx's market expansion, aiming to capture a larger share of the $400 billion auto aftermarket industry, with CARiD's existing shareholders rolling 100% of their equity.
- Expected to close in November 2020.
- Onyx valued at $331.1 million, at a discount to peers.
- 100% equity rollover by CARiD’s existing shareholders.
- Potential legal proceedings against Legacy and Onyx.
- Risks associated with integrating Onyx into Legacy.
- Uncertainties regarding the completion of the transaction.
NEW YORK & CRANBURY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Onyx Enterprises Int’l, Corp. (“Onyx”), owner and operator of a leading digital commerce platform for the automotive market, “CARiD.com,” which has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Legacy Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: “LGC”) (“Legacy”), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), today announced that the two companies will participate in a webinar hosted by SPACInsider and ICR on October 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Learn more and register for the event at:
https://icrinc.zoom.us/webinar/register/1716027793907/WN_rGzbsInrRUaAlE3lb4rxog
Participants in the webinar will include:
- Edwin Rigaud, Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Acquisition Corp.
- Darryl McCall, President, Legacy Acquisition Corp
- Rick White, Director, Legacy Acquisition Corp
- Prashant Pathak, Chairman of Onyx
- Antonino Ciappina, operating as the Chief Executive of Onyx
- Kailas Agrawal, Chief Financial Officer of Onyx
With CARiD, Onyx has developed a distinctive proprietary technology platform for digital commerce and fulfillment, relying on insights extracted from nearly 14 billion data points, a physical footprint network comprising over 2,500 shipping locations, nearly 5,000 active brands, and machine-learning algorithms for complex fitment industries such as vehicle parts and accessories. In announcing their definitive business merger agreement with Legacy, Onyx is positioned to accelerate further growth with new cash funding resulting from the business combination as it looks to increase its already significant footprint in the auto aftermarket industry.
Onyx’s proprietary fitment data and algorithms used in CARiD.com and other verticals (such as MOTORCYCLEiD, TRUCKiD, and BOATiD) compiled over the past decade, combined with its substantial investments in artificial intelligence and machine learning, provide online consumers with an enhanced user experience featuring a breadth of offerings and service levels (including search capabilities, training and learning, and provision of data suppliers to enhance their product information), positioning it as a key leader in the already
The transaction values Onyx at an estimated enterprise value of
About Onyx Enterprises Int’l, Corp.
Onyx is a technology-driven, digital commerce company focused on creating custom infrastructure and unique user experiences within niche markets. Onyx was founded in 2008 with a vision of creating a one-stop eCommerce destination for the automotive parts and accessories market. Onyx has since become a market leader and proven brand-builder, fueled by its commitment to delivering a revolutionary shopping experience; comprehensive, accurate and varied product offerings, and continued digital commerce innovation. For more information please visit www.onyx.com and www.carid.com.
About Legacy Acquisition Corp.
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Additional Information about the Business Combination and Where to Find It
This communication is being made in respect of the proposed business combination involving Legacy Acquisition Corp. and Onyx Enterprises Int’l, Corp. Legacy Acquisition Corp. has filed a preliminary information statement on Schedule 14C with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and will file a definitive information statement and other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. A copy of the definitive information statement will also be sent to the stockholders of Legacy Acquisition Corp. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and security holders of Legacy Acquisition Corp. are urged to carefully read the entire information statement 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 Legacy Acquisition Corp. with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: Legacy Acquisition Corp., 1308 Race Street, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Attention: Secretary, (513) 618-7161.
Participants in the Solicitation
Legacy and its directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of consents from Legacy’s warrantholders with respect to the proposed amendments (the “Warrant Amendments”) to the Warrant Agreement between Legacy and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, dated as of November 16, 2017. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in Legacy will be contained in Legacy’s definitive consent solicitation statement that will be filed with respect to the Warrant Amendments and are contained in the preliminary consent solicitation statement and in its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, which were filed with the SEC and are available free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: Legacy Acquisition Corp., 1308 Race Street, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Attention: Secretary, (513) 618-7161.
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 in accordance with an exemption from registration therefrom.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements.” Legacy’s and Onyx’s actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “propose,” “plan,” “contemplate,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “shall,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “positioned,” “goal,” “conditional,” “opportunities” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the transaction value of the proposed business combination, as well as the anticipated closing date of the transaction. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside Legacy’s and Onyx’s control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement, (2) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Legacy and other transaction parties following the announcement of the business combination agreement and the transactions contemplated therein; (3) the inability to complete the proposed transaction, including due to the inability to satisfy conditions to closing in the business combination agreement; (4) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could otherwise cause the transaction to fail to close; (5) the receipt of an unsolicited offer from another party for an alternative business transaction that could interfere with the proposed transaction; (6) the inability to obtain or maintain the listing of the post-acquisition company’s Class A common stock on the NYSE (or such other nationally recognized stock exchange on which shares of the Class A common stock are then listed) following the proposed transaction; (7) the risk that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation of the proposed transaction; (8) 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 operate cohesively as a standalone group, grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; (9) costs related to the proposed transaction; (10) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (11) the possibility that Onyx or the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (12) the aggregate number of Legacy shares tendered in the tender offer by the holders of Legacy’s Class A common stock in connection with the proposed transaction; (13) disruptions in the economy or business operations of Onyx or its suppliers due to the impact of COVID-19; (14) the outcome of pending legal proceeding with certain Onyx stockholders; (15) potential adjustments to the unaudited non-GAAP interim financial results of Onyx; and (16) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the information statement relating to the proposed transaction, including those under “Risk Factors” therein, and in Legacy’s other filings with the SEC, including the Schedule TO that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the transaction. Legacy cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Legacy cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Legacy does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
1 Based on Wall Street analyst consensus estimates as of 10/12/20.
