UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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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): July 31, 2023
Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-40009 | 85-3286402 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 4221 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Suite 300 Tampa, FL | 33607 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(813) 257-9366
(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 is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| ☒ | 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 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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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 redeemable Warrant | QFTA.U | The New York Stock Exchange | ||
| Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | QFTA | The New York Stock Exchange | ||
| Warrants, each warrant exercisable for one-half of one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 | QFTAW | OTC |
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 3.01. Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.
On July 31, 2023, Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation (the “Company” or “Quantum”), issued a press release announcing that it will transfer the listing of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, from the New York Stock Exchange to the NYSE American LLC (“NYSE American”), where it has been approved to list. Following the transfer of listing, Quantum will continue to file the same types of periodic reports and other information it currently files with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Quantum anticipates the transfer to the NYSE American to occur on or about August 2, 2023.
Quantum will file a Form 8-A with respect to the registration of Quantum’s common stock on the NYSE American.
On July 31, 2023, the Company further announced that in connection with the transfer, effective August 2, 2023, the Company’s units, which trade under the ticker symbol “QFTA.U” will be mandatorily separated and the units will no longer trade on the New York Stock Exchange. The common stock will trade on NYSE American under the symbol “QFTA,” and the warrants will continue to trade on the over-the-counter market. This is a mandatory and automatic separation, and no action is required by the holders of the units. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one redeemable warrant to purchase one-half of one share of common stock. In the separation, unit holders will receive shares of common stock and warrants underlying their units.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference is the press release that Quantum issued on July 31, 2023.
The foregoing (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 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
The Company has filed a proxy statement with regards to an extension of the deadline for the Company to complete an initial business combination (the “Extension Proxy”) with the SEC. The Company has mailed the Extension Proxy to its stockholders of record as of July 12, 2023. Investors and stockholders are advised to read the Extension Proxy and any amendments thereto, because these documents will contain important information about the proposals therein and the Company. Stockholders will also be able to obtain copies of the Extension Proxy, without charge, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation, 4221 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Suite 300, Tampa, FL 33607.
Participants in the Solicitation
The Company and its directors and executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies of the Company’s stockholders in connection with the Extension Proxy. Investors and stockholders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names and interests of the Company’s directors and officers in the Company and the amendments proposed in the Extension Proxy in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2023, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 18, 2023 and in the other reports the Company has filed with the SEC, including the Extension Proxy. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.
No Offer or Solicitation
This Current Report on Form 8-K shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent, or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of any business combination. This Current Report on Form 8-K shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions 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 shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act, or an exemption therefrom.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits:
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated July 31, 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.
| Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation | ||
| By: | /s/ John Schaible | |
| Name: | John Schaible | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
Date: July 31, 2023
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Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation Announces Transfer of the Listing of its Common Stock to NYSE American and Mandatory Unit Separation Effective August 2, 2023
Tampa, FL – July 31, 2023 – Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: QFTA) (the “Company,” or “Quantum”) announced today that it will transfer the listing of its common stock from the New York Stock Exchange to NYSE American LLC (“NYSE American”). The Company anticipates its common stock will begin trading on NYSE American on Tuesday, August 2, 2023, under its current ticker symbol QFTA. The Company’s common stock has been approved for listing on NYSE American and will continue to trade under the same ticker symbol on the New York Stock Exchange until the transfer is complete.
The Company further announced today that in connection with the transfer, effective August 2, 2023, the Company’s units, which trade under the ticker symbol “QFTA.U” will be mandatorily separated and the units will no longer trade on the New York Stock Exchange. The common stock will trade on NYSE American under the symbol “QFTA,” and the warrants will continue to trade on the over-the-counter market. This is a mandatory and automatic separation, and no action is required by the holders of the units. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one redeemable warrant to purchase one-half of one share of common stock. In the separation, unit holders will receive shares of common stock and warrants underlying their units.
In November 2022, Quantum entered into a definitive business combination agreement that is expected to result in Atlas FinTech Holdings Corp. transferring its trading technology assets to AtlasClear and the acquisition by AtlasClear of Wilson Davis & Co., Inc., a correspondent clearing broker-dealer (“Wilson-Davis”), pending required regulatory approvals. AtlasClear has also entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming, a federal reserve member (“Commercial Bancorp”), following consummation of the initial business combination, which is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023, pending required regulatory approvals.
About AtlasClear
AtlasClear plans to build a cutting-edge technology enabled financial services firm that would create a more efficient platform for trading, clearing, settlement and banking of evolving and innovative financial products with a focus on the small and middle market financial services firms. The team that will lead AtlasClear consists of respected financial services industry veterans that have founded and led other companies in the industry including Penson Clearing, Southwest Securities, NexTrade and Anderen Bank.
The nature of the combined entity is expected to be supported by robust, proven, financial technologies with a full suite that will enable the flow of business and success of the enterprise. The combined entity is expected to have a full exchange platform for a spectrum of financial products. In addition, the combined entity is expected to have a full prime brokerage and, following the Commercial Bancorp acquisition, a prime banking platform with complete front-end delivery. The enterprise is anticipated to offer a fixed income risk management platform which can be expanded to a diverse application on financial products.
The combined entity is expected to be run by a new digital suite of technologies that will be part of the transaction at closing.
About Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation
Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, that was formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses, with a principal focus on identifying high-growth financial services and fintech businesses as targets.
About Wilson-Davis & Co., Inc.
Wilson-Davis is a full-service correspondent securities broker-dealer. The company is registered with the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities Investor Protection Organization. In addition, Wilson-Davis is a member of DTCC as well as the National Securities Clearing Corporation. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and Dallas, Texas. Wilson-Davis has been servicing the investment community since 1968, with satellite offices in California, Arizona, Colorado, New York, New Jersey and Florida.
About Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming
Commercial Bancorp is a bank holding company operating through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Farmers State Bank (“FSB”) and has been servicing the local community in Pine Bluffs, WY since 1915. It has focused the majority of its services on private and corporate banking. A member of the Federal Reserve, FSB is expected to be a strategic asset for the combined company’s long-term business model.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed business combination and related transactions contemplated in connection therewith (the “Proposed Transaction”), Calculator New Pubco, Inc. (“New Pubco”) (to be renamed AtlasClear Holdings, Inc.) has publicly filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 containing a preliminary proxy statement of Quantum and prospectus of New Pubco, and after the registration statement is declared effective, Quantum will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Proposed Transaction to its stockholders. This press release does not contain any information that should be considered by Quantum’s stockholders concerning the Proposed Transaction and is not intended to constitute the basis of any voting or investment decision in respect of the Proposed Transaction or the securities of New Pubco. Quantum’s stockholders and other interested persons are advised to read the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments thereto and, when available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed in connection with the Proposed Transaction, as these materials will contain important information about New Pubco, Quantum, AtlasClear, Wilson-Davis & Co., Inc. (“WDCO”), Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming (“Commercial Bancorp”) and its subsidiary bank, Farmers State Bank (“FSB”), and the Proposed Transaction. When available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to stockholders of Quantum as of a record date to be established for voting on the Proposed Transaction. Stockholders will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/ prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC, without charge, once available, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation, 4221 W Boy Scout Blvd., Suite 300, Tampa, FL 33607, Attention: Investor Relations or by email at atlasclearir@icrinc.com.
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No Offer or Solicitation
This press release shall not constitute a “solicitation” as defined in Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This press release does not constitute an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell any securities, investment or other specific product, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of securities, investment or other specific product 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 offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.
Participants in Solicitation
Quantum, AtlasClear and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Quantum stockholders with respect to the Proposed Transaction. Quantum stockholders and other interested persons may obtain, without charge, more detailed information regarding the directors and officers of Quantum in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2023 (the “2022 Form 10-K”), which is available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to QTFA stockholders in connection with the Proposed Transaction and other matters to be voted upon at Quantum’s special meeting of stockholders will be set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus for the Proposed Transaction when available. Additional information regarding the interests of the participants in the solicitation of proxies from Quantum’s stockholders with respect to the Proposed Transaction will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus for the Proposed Transaction when available.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, that reflect AtlasClear’s and Quantum’s current views with respect to, among other things, the future operations and financial performance of AtlasClear, Quantum and the combined company. Forward-looking statements in this website may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “foreseeable,” “future,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “proposed” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “trends,” “will,” “would” and similar terms and phrases. Forward-looking statements contained in this website include, but are not limited to, statements as to (i) expectations regarding the Proposed Transaction, including timing for its consummation, (ii) anticipated use of proceeds from the transaction, (iii) AtlasClear’s and Quantum’s expectations as to various operational results and market conditions, (iv) AtlasClear’s anticipated growth strategy, including the proposed acquisitions, (v) anticipated benefits of the Proposed Transaction and proposed acquisitions, (vi) the financial technology of the combined entity, and (vii) expected listing of the combined company.
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The forward-looking statements contained in this communication are based on the current expectations of AtlasClear, Quantum and their respective management and are subject to risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that future developments affecting AtlasClear, Quantum or the combined company will be those that are anticipated. Actual results may differ materially from current expectations due to changes in global, regional or local economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of AtlasClear and Quantum. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all of them.
Such factors include, but are not limited to: the risk that the transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all; the risk that the transaction closes but AtlasClear’s acquisition of Commercial Bancorp and its subsidiary bank, FSB, does not close as a result of the failure to satisfy the conditions to closing such acquisition (including, without limitation, the receipt of approval of Commercial Bancorp’s stockholders and receipt of required regulatory approvals); the failure to obtain requisite approval for the transaction or meet other closing conditions; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the definitive agreement in respect of the transaction; failure to achieve sufficient cash available (taking into account all available financing sources) following any redemptions of Quantum’s public stockholders; failure to obtain the requisite approval of Quantum’s stockholders; failure to meet relevant listing standards in connection with the consummation of the transaction; failure to recognize the anticipated benefits of the transaction, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined entity to maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and strategic alliance third parties, and to retain its management and key employees; potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction; changes to the proposed structure of the transaction that may be required or appropriate as a result of the announcement and execution of the transaction; unexpected costs and expenses related to the transaction; estimates of AtlasClear and the combined company’s financial performance being materially incorrect predictions; AtlasClear’s failure to complete the proposed acquisitions on favorable terms to AtlasClear or at all; AtlasClear’s inability to integrate, and to realize the benefits of, the proposed acquisitions; changes in general economic or political conditions; changes in the markets that AtlasClear targets or the combined company will target; slowdowns in securities or cryptocurrency trading or shifting demand for trading, clearing and settling financial products; the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; any change in laws applicable to Quantum or AtlasClear or any regulatory or judicial interpretation thereof; and other factors, risks and uncertainties, including those to be included under the heading “Risk Factors” in the proxy statement/prospectus filed or to be later filed with the SEC, and those included under the heading “Risk Factors” in Quantum’s 2022 Form 10-K and its subsequent filings with the SEC. AtlasClear and Quantum caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Any forward-looking statement made in this website speaks only as of the date hereof. Plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in forward-looking statements may not be achieved and no one should place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Neither AtlasClear nor Quantum undertake any obligation to update, revise or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.
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