Unity Announces Date for Special Meeting of Stockholders to Vote on Merger with ironSource

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Unity (NYSE: U) is holding a special meeting on October 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. P.T. to vote on the approval of shares issuance related to its merger with ironSource Ltd. The record date for stockholders is September 2, 2022. The merger is subject to stockholder approvals and other customary conditions, with an expected close in Q4 2022. Unity emphasizes the importance of reading the joint proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC for crucial information.

Positive

• Merger with ironSource expected to expand market reach and enhance capabilities.
• Potential synergies and revenue growth from the merger.
• Completion of the merger anticipated in Q4 2022.

Negative

• Merger completion dependent on stockholder approval, creating uncertainty.
• Possible disruptions to current operations during merger integration.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Unity (NYSE: U) announced today that it has set a date for the special meeting of its stockholders to, among other things, consider and vote on a proposal to approve the issuance of shares of Unity common stock in connection with the previously announced merger with ironSource Ltd. pursuant to the definitive agreement, dated July 13, 2022.

The special meeting will be held virtually at 10:00 a.m. P.T. on Friday, October 7, 2022, at http://www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/U2022SM. The record date for the special meeting has been set as Friday, September 2, 2022.

The completion of the merger remains subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of approval from Unity stockholders and ironSource shareholders. The merger is expected to close in Q4 of 2022.

About Unity Software Inc. (Unity)

Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, real-time 3D (RT3D) content. Creators, ranging from game developers and architects to automotive designers, filmmakers, and more, use Unity to make their creations come to life. Unity’s platform provides a comprehensive set of software solutions to create, operate and monetize interactive, real-time 2D and 3D content for mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices.

Unity uses its website (investors.unity.com), filings with the SEC, press releases, public conference calls, and public webcasts as means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “forecasts,” “estimates” or other words or phrases of similar import. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which Unity (“Unity”) and ironSource (“ironSource”) operate and management’s beliefs and assumptions as to the timing and outcome of future events, including the transactions described in this communication. While Unity’s and ironSource’s management believe the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, such information is necessarily subject to uncertainties and may involve certain risks, many of which are difficult to predict and are beyond management’s control. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed transaction, including the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental and regulatory approvals of the proposed transaction; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties and others following announcement of the merger agreement; the inability to consummate the transaction due to the failure to obtain the requisite stockholder approvals or the failure to satisfy other conditions to completion of the transaction; risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations of Unity and ironSource; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the transaction, including anticipated synergies; the amount of the costs, fees, expenses and charges related to the transaction; Unity’s expected stock buyback occuring as planned or at all; Unity’s ability to meet revised financial guidance; and the other risks and important factors contained and identified in Unity’s and ironSource’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Committee (“SEC”), such as Unity’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and ironSource’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent Current Reports on Form 6-K, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this communication.

There can be no assurance that the proposed transaction will in fact be consummated. We caution investors not to unduly rely on any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Neither Unity nor ironSource is under any duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this communication, nor to conform prior statements to actual results or revised expectations, and neither Unity nor ironSource intends to do so.

Important Information for Investors and Stockholders
In connection with the proposed transaction, Unity has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-266418) (the “Registration Statement”) that was declared effective by the SEC on September 8, 2022. The Registration Statement includes a joint proxy statement of Unity and ironSource that also constitutes a prospectus of Unity, which joint proxy statement/prospectus was mailed or otherwise disseminated to Unity’s and ironSource’s respective shareholders, as applicable. Unity and ironSource also plan to file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

Investors and shareholders may obtain free copies of the registration statement and the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents filed by Unity and ironSource with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed by the companies will be available free of charge on their respective websites at www.unity.com and www.is.com.

Participants in Solicitation
Unity, ironSource and their respective directors and executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Unity is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2022 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 20, 2022. Information about the directors and executive officers of ironSource is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, which was filed with the SEC on March 30, 2022. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and will be contained in other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.

No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote of approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer 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.

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Investor Relations:

Richard Davis

ir@unity3d.com

Media Relations:

Ryan M. Wallace

ryan.wallace@unity3d.com

Source: Unity Software Inc.

FAQ

What is the date of Unity's special meeting regarding the merger?

The special meeting is set for October 7, 2022.

What are stockholders voting on in the special meeting?

Stockholders will vote to approve the issuance of shares related to the merger with ironSource.

When is the record date for Unity's special meeting?

The record date is September 2, 2022.

What is the expected closing date for the Unity and ironSource merger?

The merger is expected to close in Q4 2022.

What should investors read regarding the merger?

Investors are urged to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC for important information.