Connexa Shareholders Approve Transaction to Acquire Hong Kong Based Yuanyu Enterprise Management
Connexa Sports Technologies announced shareholder approval for the acquisition of Yuanyu Enterprise Management (YYEM), pending Nasdaq's final approval. The transaction includes issuing 162.6 million shares to YYEM, resulting in a controlling interest for YYEM's sole shareholder, Mr. Hongyu Zhou. Upon completion, Connexa will undergo a change-in-control, with YYEM's operations taking over Connexa's current operations. Additionally, Slinger Bag assets and liabilities will be divested to a private entity.
The approval highlights Connexa’s strategy to deliver enhanced value to shareholders through this acquisition. The company awaits Nasdaq’s decision to finalize the change-in-control and share issuance.
- Shareholders approved the acquisition of Yuanyu Enterprise Management, indicating strong investor support.
- The transaction promises enhanced value delivery to Connexa shareholders.
- Issuance of 162.6 million shares to YYEM aligns with the share exchange agreement.
- Shareholder approval reflects trust in the company's strategic direction.
- Final approval from Nasdaq is still pending, introducing uncertainty.
- Issuing 162.6 million shares may lead to significant dilution of existing shares.
- The change-in-control might bring potential risks associated with new management.
- Slinger Bag assets and liabilities will be divested, possibly impacting current business operations.
Insights
The approval of the acquisition of Yuanyu Enterprise Management Co., Limited (YYEM) by Connexa Sports Technologies is a significant event for investors. The issuance of approximately 162.6 million shares to YYEM will result in a substantial dilution of existing shareholders' equity. Additionally, this change will grant controlling interest to Mr. Hongyu Zhou, which might alter the company's strategic direction. Short-term investors may experience volatility in Connexa's stock price, given the dilution and the uncertainty around the change-in-control.
In the long term, the successful integration of YYEM into Connexa could provide new growth opportunities and markets. However, this hinges on the effective management of the transition and the strategic alignment of both companies. This move also includes divesting Slinger Bag assets and liabilities to a privately held company, which could clean Connexa's balance sheet but also means losing a potentially valuable asset.
Investors should monitor the Nasdaq's decision closely and assess the impact of the dilution and change in control on their investment.
This acquisition positions Connexa Sports Technologies to expand its operational reach significantly, especially with YYEM's established presence in Hong Kong. The change-in-control might open new market opportunities and potentially improve Connexa's competitive edge in the sports technology sector. However, integration risks remain, particularly cultural and operational integration between the two companies.
Another aspect to consider is the divestiture of Slinger Bag assets. While this might streamline Connexa's operations, it also removes a well-known brand from its portfolio. The market's reaction to this divestiture will largely depend on the perceived value of the new operations brought in by YYEM.
Investors should weigh these strategic changes and their potential to drive long-term value against the immediate uncertainties and risks.
- A Change-in-control and Spin-Off of Slinger Bag also receives Shareholder Consent
- The close of these transactions remains subject to Nasdaq Approval
Windsor Mills, MD, May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Connexa Sports Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: YYAI) the owner of Slinger Bag and Gameface AI announced that at its 2024 annual general meeting, held on May 15, the company’s shareholders approved the acquisition of Yuanyu Enterprise Management Co., Limited (YYEM) as well as the subsequent change-in-control, which remains subject to Nasdaq approval.
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“On receiving the approval of YYEM’s listing application from Nasdaq, Connexa will proceed to issue approximately 162.6 million shares of common stock to YYEM to complete the transaction, as detailed in the share exchange agreement signed by both parties. As a result, this will leave YYEM and its sole shareholder, Mr. Hongyu Zhou, with a controlling interest in Connexa. On the close of this transaction YYEM will effect, and Connexa will accept, a change-in-control of Connexa with YYEM’s operations constituting the new operations of Connexa and all Slinger Bag assets and liabilities being divested to a privately held company,” concluded Ballardie.
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More detailed information on Connexa Sports Technologies and Slinger Bag can be found at www.connexasports.com
About Connexa Sports Technologies:
Connexa Sports is a leading connected sports company delivering products, technologies, and Sport-as-a-Service across a range of sport verticals. Connexa’s mission is to reinvent sports through technological innovation driven by an unwavering focus on today’s sports consumer.
CNXA Contact Information:
investors@connexasports.com
www.connexasports.com
About Yuanyu Enterprise Management Co., Limited
Yuanyu Enterprise Management Co., Limited (YYEM) operates across the rapidly emerging love & marriage sector. YYEM owns numerous patents, technologies and algorithms that drive its big data and matchmaking analyses, deriving its current revenues from royalties. YYEM has multiple licensing agreements in place for non-Asia regions and, in addition, plans to open subsidiary companies in core Asia markets.
YYEM Contact Information:
info@yuanyuenterprise.com
www.yuanyuenterprise.com
Additional Information and Where to Find It
The Company’s stockholders will be able to obtain relevant documents filed with the SEC from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or from the Company’s website at https://www.connexasports.com/investor-relations/
Forward-Looking Statements
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- uncertainties as to Nasdaq approval, the change of control and the share exchange agreement, including the risk that one or more of the transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays;
- the risks associated with the company’s relatively low public float, which may result in the company’s common stock experiencing significant price volatility;
- the possibility that competing transaction proposals may be made;
- the effects that the announcement, pendency or consummation of the proposed acquisition of YYEM and the spin-off of the Slinger Bag business may have on the Company and its current or future business and on the price of the common stock;
- the possibility that various closing conditions for acquisition of YYEM and the spin-off of the Slinger Bag business may not be satisfied or waived, or any other required consents or approvals may not be obtained within the expected timeframe, on the expected terms, or at all;
- the effects that a termination or suspension of the acquisition of YYEM and the spin-off of the Slinger Bag business may have on the company, including the risk that the price of the common stock may decline significantly if the acquisition of YYEM and the spin-off of the Slinger Bag business is not completed;
- uncertainties regarding the company’s focus, strategic plans and other management actions;
- the risks associated with potential litigation related to the transactions contemplated by the acquisition of YYEM and the spin-off of the Slinger Bag business or related to any possible subsequent financing transactions or acquisitions or investments;
- uncertainties regarding general economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, tax and geopolitical conditions;
- and other factors, including those set forth in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Forward-looking statements included in this report speak only as of the date each statement is made. Neither the company nor any person undertakes any obligation to update any of these statements in light of new information or future events, except to the extent required by applicable law.
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