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Hong Kong – Eight Directions Technology Limited, a provider of customized disposable packaging, will become a publicly traded company through a merger with special purpose acquisition company Quartzsea Acquisition Corporation (QSEA), in a deal that gives the combined entity an equity value of approximately $515 million.
"The merger reflects our commitment to partnering with a company that combines operational execution, scalable manufacturing sourcing capabilities, and strong customer relationships," Qi Gong, Chairwoman and CEO of Quartzsea, said in a statement. "We believe Eight Directions is well positioned to capitalize on attractive market opportunities."
Under the terms of the agreement, both Quartzsea and a newly formed merger subsidiary will merge with and into Eight Directions, with the company surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of a new publicly listed entity. The transaction has been approved by the boards of both companies but remains subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, including a registration statement to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The deal provides Eight Directions, which specializes in PET cups and lids, with access to public capital markets to fund its next phase of growth. The transaction implies a pre-money equity value of approximately $515 million for the company. Additional details on transaction proceeds and pro forma ownership will be disclosed in subsequent SEC filings.
The complex merger structure involves multiple steps. First, Quartzsea will merge with its wholly owned subsidiary, Purchaser, with Purchaser surviving. Then, a subsidiary of the Purchaser will merge with Eight Directions. The end result is Eight Directions becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the publicly-traded Purchaser.
This type of transaction is common for SPAC mergers, designed to create a clean, publicly traded holding company structure post-closing. The transaction is subject to a number of customary closing conditions, including the SEC declaring the registration statement effective and Nasdaq approving the listing application for the new combined company.
Celine & Partners, PLLC and Ogier are serving as legal advisors to Quartzsea, while Pryor Cashman LLP is acting as U.S. securities counsel to Eight Directions. Chain Stone Capital Limited is the financial advisor to the company.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
