FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 424(B)(3)
FILE NO. 333-240089
WHOLE EARTH BRANDS, INC.
SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO
PROSPECTUS DATED AUGUST 5, 2020
THE DATE OF THIS SUPPLEMENT IS SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
This prospectus supplement (this “Supplement No. 2”) is part of the prospectus of Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) dated August 5, 2020 (as amended from time to time, the “Prospectus”). This Supplement No. 2 supplements, modifies or supersedes certain information contained in the Prospectus. Any statement in the Prospectus that is modified or superseded is not deemed to constitute a part of the Prospectus, except as modified or superseded by this Supplement No. 2. Except to the extent that the information in this Supplement No. 2 modifies or supersedes the information contained in the Prospectus, this Supplement No. 2 should be read, and will be delivered, with the Prospectus. This Supplement No. 2 is not complete without, and may not be utilized except in connection with, the Prospectus.
The purpose of this Supplement No. 2 is to update and supplement the information in the Prospectus with the information contained in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 8, 2020, which is attached hereto.
Investing in our securities involves risks. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 9 of the Prospectus to read about factors you should consider before buying our common stock and warrants.
Neither the SEC nor any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the accuracy of this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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): September 8, 2020
Whole Earth Brands, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 001-38880 | | 38-4101973 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
125 S. Wacker Drive
Suite 3150
Chicago, IL 60606
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 840-6000
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:
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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 |
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share | FREE | The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC |
Warrants to purchase one-half of one share of common stock | FREEW | 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 x
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.
The Company prepared an investor presentation for use in connection with various meetings and conferences. A copy of the investor presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On September 8, 2020, Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its board of directors has authorized a $20 million stock repurchase plan. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
The information furnished in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Investor Presentation dated September 2020. |
99.2 | Press Release dated September 8, 2020. |
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: September 8, 2020 | Whole Earth Brands, Inc. |
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| By: | /s/ Andrew Rusie |
| Name: Andrew Rusie |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |