UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2023
Newbury Street Acquisition Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware | 001-40251 | 85-3985188 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
121 High Street, Floor 3 Boston, MA |
02110 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(617) 893-3057
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class |
Trading Symbol(s) |
Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
Units, each consisting of one share of Common Stock and one-half of one redeemable warrant | NBSTU | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC | ||
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | NBST | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC | ||
Warrants, each exercisable for one share of Common Stock for $11.50 | NBSTW | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☒
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
As previously disclosed, on December 12, 2022, Newbury Street Acquisition Corporation, a Delaware Corporation (the “Purchaser”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) by and among (i) the Purchaser (ii) Infinite Reality Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Purchaser (“Pubco”), (iii) Infinity Purchaser Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco (“Purchaser Merger Sub”), (iv) Infinity NBIR Company Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Pubco (“Company Merger Sub” and, together with Purchaser Merger Sub, the “Merger Subs,” and the Merger Subs collectively with the Purchaser and Pubco, the “Purchaser Parties”), and (v) Infinite Reality, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Target”).
A copy of a statement, dated November 3, 2023, announcing the Target’s amicable dissolution of its strategic alliance with KOI, an Esports club headquartered in Spain, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and will not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise be subject to the liabilities of that section, nor will it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or the Exchange Act.
Important Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed business combination, the Purchaser and Pubco, as applicable, plan to file relevant materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including a registration statement on Form S-4, which will include a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and other documents relating to the proposed business combination. After the registration statement is declared effective by the SEC, the Purchaser will mail the definitive proxy statement/final prospectus to holders of shares of Purchaser common stock of a record date to be established in connection with the Purchaser’s solicitation of proxies for vote by Purchaser shareholders with respect to the proposed business combination and other matters as described in the proxy statement/prospectus. Purchaser shareholders and other interested persons are urged to read the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments thereto, the definitive proxy statement/final prospectus, and documents incorporated by reference therein, as well as other documents filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed business combination as these materials will contain important information about the proposed business combination. Shareholders will be able to obtain copies of the preliminary and definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about the Purchaser, the Target and the proposed business combination filed with the SEC once such documents are available on the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
Participants in the Solicitation
The Purchaser and the Target and their respective directors, executive officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of the Purchaser in connection with the proposed transactions under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of the Purchaser and their ownership of shares of the Purchaser’s common stock is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC on March 31, 2023, and in subsequent documents filed with the SEC, including the joint proxy statement/prospectus to be filed with the SEC. Additional information regarding the persons who may be deemed participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests in the proposed transactions, by security holdings or otherwise, will also be included in the joint prospectus/proxy statement and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is for informational purposes only 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, 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 offering of securities in connection with the proposed business combination shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act.
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Forward Looking Statements
This communication contains “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by terminology such as “will,” “shall,” “may,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar words or expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends that are not statements of historical matters. These statements are only predictions. The Purchaser and the Target have based these forward-looking statements largely on their then-current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond each of the Purchaser’s and the Target’s control. Actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to: (i) risks associated with the Purchaser’s ability to obtain the shareholder approval required to consummate the proposed transactions and the timing of the closing of the proposed transaction, including the risks that a condition to closing would not be satisfied within the expected timeframe or at all or that the closing of the proposed transactions will not occur; (ii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties and others related to the proposed transactions; and (iii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance or condition that could give rise to the termination of the proposed transactions. We refer you to the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Purchaser’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and other filings made with the SEC and that are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. All of the forward-looking statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein. Accordingly, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Neither the Purchaser nor the Target can assure you that the events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this communication relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the Purchaser and the Target undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of an unanticipated event.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Statement, dated November 3, 2023. | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
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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.
Dated: November 3, 2023
Newbury Street Acquisition Corporation | ||
By: |
/s/ Thomas Bushey | |
Thomas Bushey | ||
Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit 99.1
Infinite Reality and KOI Split Amicably
Barcelona and New York – (November 3, 2023) – After having announced their strategic alliance a year ago, metaverse company Infinite Reality and KOI, the Esports club founded by Kosmos and Ibai Llanos have decided to dissolve their partnership amicably. Having realized that the very ambitious goals could not be achieved in the current financial climate short term, both parties have agreed to go their separate ways.
As a result, ReKTGlobal keeps ownership of its teams in Call of Duty, Rocket League, Rainbow Six, and their championship winning League of Legends roster in the LEC. On the other hand, KOI keeps ownership of its teams in FIFAe League of Legends LVP Superliga, and the VALORANT Champions Tour EMEA League pending Riot Games approval.
Both parties are convinced of a positive outcome for all sides that will enable Infinite Reality and KOI to focus on their respective projects.
“It has been my dream to bring KOI to the LEC but now it is time to reset the focus for the organization and to continue the exciting journey together with our fans” said KOI Co-Founder Ibai Llanos.
“Infinite Reality wishes Ibai and Gerard nothing but success for the future,” said Infinite Reality CEO John Acunto. “We’ll continue to build upon the successes of these great teams and are excited about Infinite Reality’s next moves.”
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About Infinite Reality, Inc.
Infinite Reality (iR) is a Metaverse innovation and entertainment company that helps clients with audiences develop immersive Metaverse experiences. An iR powered Metaverse enables brands and creators to fully control the ways in which they distribute content, engage audiences, commercialize their creations, and communicate with their communities. With its deep expertise in Hollywood production, iR develops Metaverse experiences that maximize the value between brands, content, and audiences and redefine the possibilities in connected digital environments. The Metaverse Services and Advisory teams advise, manage, design, and oversee custom builds, leveraging the Technology team’s platform development expertise. The Entertainment and Content Creation division produces breathtaking original content and live events featuring the world’s most in-demand talent. iR’s Metaverse Agency attracts, cultivates, and builds client audiences while iR’s digitally native brands, including premier influencer management agency TalentX Entertainment, increase awareness and adoption of Metaverse opportunities.
theinfinitereality.com
About KOI
KOI is the Barcelona headquartered Esports club founded by Kosmos and Ibai Llanos in December 2021. The club currently has three teams: League of Legends, which competes in the Spanish LVP Superliga, VALORANT, which after one season competing in Spain now competes in the VALORANT Champions Tour EMEA League, and FIFAe.
CONTACT
For Infinite Reality:
press@theinfinitereality.com
For KOI:
media@kosmosholding.com
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