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| Item 1.02 | Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement |
The Merger Agreement
As previously disclosed, on April 6, 2021, Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II (“MUDS”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among MUDS, Titan Merger Sub I, Inc., a Delaware corporation and direct, wholly owned subsidiary of MUDS, Titan Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and direct, wholly owned subsidiary of MUDS, Topps Intermediate Holdco, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Topps”), and Tornante-MDP Joe Holding LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and the sole stockholder of Topps (“Holdings”). The Merger Agreement was amended on May 10, 2021 and August 15, 2021.
On August 19, 2021, Topps informed MUDS that Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association had notified Topps on August 19, 2021 that neither party would be renewing their respective licensing agreements with Topps when they come up for renewal at the end of 2025 and 2022, respectively.
On August 20, 2021, pursuant to Section 12.01(a) of the Merger Agreement, Topps and MUDS entered into a Mutual Termination Agreement pursuant to which the Merger Agreement was terminated effective as of August 20, 2021. MUDS intends to continue to pursue a business combination.
The Subscription Agreements
As previously disclosed, in connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement, on April 6, 2021, MUDS entered into subscription agreements with certain investors (each, a “Subscription Agreement”), pursuant to which such investors agreed to purchase an aggregate of 24,630,542 shares of MUDS’ Class A common stock, for a purchase price of $10.15 per share and for an aggregate commitment of $250 million, inclusive of the full Backstop Amount (as defined below) (the “PIPE Investment”). As part of the PIPE Investment, and concurrently with the execution of the Merger Agreement, MUDS entered into a subscription agreement with funds and accounts managed by Mudrick Capital Management, L.P. (the “Mudrick Backstop Parties” and, such subscription agreement, the “Backstop Agreement”), pursuant to which the Mudrick Backstop Parties agreed to purchase an aggregate of up to 9,852,216 shares of MUDS’ Class A common stock, for a purchase price of $10.15 per share and for an aggregate commitment of up to approximately $100 million (the “Backstop Amount”). The Subscription Agreements, including the Backstop Agreement, were automatically terminated in accordance with their respective terms upon the termination of the Merger Agreement.
The Sponsor Support Agreement
As previously disclosed, in connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement, on April 6, 2021, MUDS and Mudrick Capital Acquisition Holdings II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sponsor”), entered into the Sponsor Support Agreement (the “Sponsor Support Agreement”), pursuant to which the Sponsor agreed (i) to vote all of its shares of MUDS common stock (a) in favor of (x) adoption of the Merger Agreement and (y) approval of the transactions contemplated thereby (the “Transactions”) and the other MUDS stockholder proposals and (b) against any proposal that would materially impede the Transactions, (ii) not to redeem any shares of MUDS’ Class A common stock in connection with the Transactions, (iii) for a period of three (3) years following the closing of the Transactions, not to form a “group” for the purpose of voting against persons nominated by the equityholders of Holdings for election as directors of MUDS, (iv) waive anti-dilution rights that would result in MUDS’ Class B common stock converting on anything other than a 1-to-1 basis and (v) if more than 20% of MUDS’ Class A common stock is redeemed by MUDS’ stockholders in connection with the Transactions, to surrender for cancellation up to 2,635,416 shares of MUDS’ Class B common stock in proportion to the incremental percentage of shares redeemed above such 20% threshold. The Sponsor Support Agreement was automatically terminated in accordance with its terms upon the termination of the Merger Agreement.
| Item 8.01 | Other Events |
On August 20, 2021, MUDS issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing the termination of the Merger Agreement. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
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| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated August 20, 2021. | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL) | |
Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Current Report”) includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This includes, without limitation, statements under “Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement” regarding the Company’s intention to pursue any transaction. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “forecast,” “intend,” “seek,” “target,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “plan,” “outlook,” and “project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Such forward-looking statements may include estimated financial information, including with respect to revenues, earnings, performance, strategies, prospects and other aspects of the business of MUDS, and are based on current expectations that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. MUDS undertakes no commitment to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements in this Current Report speak as of the date of its filing. Although MUDS may from time to time voluntarily update its prior forward-looking statements, it disclaims any commitment to do so whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise except as required by applicable securities laws.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II | ||||||
| Dated: August 20, 2021 | ||||||
| By: | /s/ Jason Mudrick | |||||
| Name: Jason Mudrick | ||||||
| Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||||||
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Exhibit 99.1
Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II Announces Termination of Merger Agreement for Business Combination with The Topps Company
New York, August 20, 2021 – Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II (Nasdaq: MUDS) announced today that the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Topps Intermediate Holdco, Inc. and Tornante-MDP Joe Holding LLC has been terminated by mutual agreement, after notification on August 19, 2021 from Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association that they would not be renewing their respective agreements with The Topps Company when they come up for renewal at the end of 2025 and 2022, respectively.
About Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II
MUDS is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company is led by Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Jason Mudrick, Chief Financial Officer, Glenn Springer, Vice President, Victor Danh and Vice President, David Kirsch. Its sponsor is an affiliate of Mudrick Capital Management, L.P., which currently manages approximately $3.7 billion with a specialty in event-driven and special situation investing in public and private companies in North America. Additional information regarding MUDS may be found at: www.MudrickCapitalAcquisitionCorp.com.
Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This includes, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s intention to pursue any transaction. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “forecast,” “intend,” “seek,” “target,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “plan,” “outlook,” and “project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Such forward-looking statements may include estimated financial information, including with respect to revenues, earnings, performance, strategies, prospects and other aspects of the business of MUDS, and are based on current expectations that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. MUDS undertakes no commitment to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements in this release speak as of the date of its publication. Although MUDS may from time to time voluntarily update its prior forward-looking statements, it disclaims any commitment to do so whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise except as required by applicable securities laws.
CONTACT
Jason Mudrick
Chief Executive Officer
Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II
(646) 747-9500
jmudrick@mudrickcapital.com
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