UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): October 24, 2017
HELIOS AND MATHESON ANALYTICS INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
| Delaware | 0-22945 | 13-3169913 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer | ||
| of incorporation) | Identification Number) |
Empire State Building
350 5th Avenue
New York, New York 10118
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 979-8228
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).
| ☐ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) | |
| ☑ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR240.14a-12) | |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)). | |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13(e)-4(c)) |
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Item 8.01. Other Matters.
On October 24, 2017, Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc. (“HMNY”) issued a press release announcing that MoviePass Inc. (“MoviePass”) has surpassed over 600,000 paying monthly subscribers as of October 18, 2017.
The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-looking Information
Certain information in this communication contains “forward-looking statements” about HMNY and MoviePass within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (collectively, “forward-looking statements”), that may not be based on historical fact, but instead relate to future events. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as “projects,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “potential” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding (i) the expected completion of the MoviePass Transaction, which remains subject approval by HMNY’s stockholders, (ii) the time frame in which such acquisition is expected to occur, (iii) the expected benefits to HMNY and MoviePass from the MoviePass Transaction, and (iv) MoviePass’ business and subscriber growth. Statements regarding future events are based on the parties’ current expectations and are necessarily subject to associated risks related to, among other things, the conditions to the closing of the acquisition may not be satisfied, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the acquisition agreement between MoviePass and HMNY, MoviePass’ and HMNY’s continuing need for additional financing, and general economic conditions. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.
Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions. Although management of HMNY and MoviePass believe that the assumptions made and expectations represented by such statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that a forward-looking statement contained herein will prove to be accurate. Actual results and developments may differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein and even if such actual results and developments are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences or effects.
Risk factors and other material information concerning HMNY and MoviePass are described in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 11, 2017, in HMNY’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and other HMNY filings, including subsequent current and periodic reports, information statements and registration statements filed with the SEC. You are cautioned to review such reports and other filings at www.sec.gov.
Given these risks, uncertainties and factors, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements and information, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. All forward-looking statements and information made herein are based on HMNY’s and MoviePass’ current expectations and HMNY does not undertake an obligation to revise or update such forward-looking statements and information to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.
In particular, MoviePass’ $9.95 per month subscription pricing model is new. There can be no assurance that the resulting rate of increase in its subscribers will continue or be sustained. Moreover, the increase in the number of MoviePass subscribers provides no assurance that the MoviePass business model will lead to profitability.
Important Additional Information
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. This communication relates to the MoviePass Transaction, which will become the subject of a proxy statement to be filed with the SEC by HMNY, and may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the MoviePass Transaction. This document is not a substitute for the proxy statement that HMNY will file with the SEC or any other documents that HMNY may file with the SEC or transmit to stockholders in connection with the MoviePass Transaction. Before making any voting decision, investors and security holders are urged to read the proxy statement and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the MoviePass Transaction as they become available because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction and related matters. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by HMNY through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
In addition, investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement, once it is filed, from HMNY by accessing HMNY’s website at www.hmny.com or upon written request to: Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc., Attn: Secretary, Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 7520, New York, New York 10118, (212) 979-8228.
Participants in the Solicitation
HMNY, MoviePass and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from HMNY’s stockholders in connection with the MoviePass Transaction. Information regarding HMNY’s directors and executive officers is contained in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed with the SEC on April 14, 2017, and its definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on October 3, 2017. You can obtain a free copy of these documents at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by accessing HMNY’s website at www.hmny.com. Additional information regarding the interests of those persons and other persons who may be deemed participants in the MoviePass Transaction may be obtained by reading the proxy statement regarding the MoviePass Transaction, when it becomes available. You may obtain free copies of this document as described in the preceding paragraph.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated October 24, 2017.* |
* Filed herewith.
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: October 24, 2017
| HELIOS AND MATHESON ANALYTICS INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Theodore Farnsworth | |
Theodore Farnsworth Chief Executive Officer | ||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated October 24, 2017.* |
* Filed herewith.