NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FinServ Acquisition Corp., Inc. (“FinServ”) (NASDAQ: FSRV) announced today that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), has declared effective its Registration Statement on Form S-4 (as amended, the “Registration Statement”), which includes a definitive proxy statement/prospectus in connection with FinServ’s special meeting of stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) to approve the proposed business combination with Katapult Holdings, Inc. (“Katapult”).
FinServ Acquisition Corp.’s stockholders of record at the close of business on May 11, 2021 (the “Record Date”) are entitled to receive notice of the Special Meeting and to vote the shares of common stock of FinServ owned by them at the Special Meeting. The Special Meeting will be held on June 7, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, via a virtual meeting at the following address: https://www.cstproxy.com/finservacquisition/sm2021. Registration will begin on June 3, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. FinServ Acquisition Corp. stockholders entitled to vote at the Special Meeting will need the control number that is printed on their respective proxy cards to enter the Special Meeting.
About Katapult
Katapult is a next generation platform for digital and mobile-first commerce for the nonprime consumer. Katapult provides POS lease purchase options for consumers challenged with accessing traditional financial products who are seeking to obtain everyday durable goods. The Company has developed a sophisticated end-to-end technology platform that enables seamless integration with merchants, underwriting capabilities that exceed the industry standard, and exceptional customer experiences.
About FinServ Acquisition Corp.
FinServ Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of acquiring or merging with one or more businesses or entities in the financial services industry or businesses providing technology services to the financial services industry.
The company raised $250,000,000 in its initial public offering in November 2019 and is listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol “FSRV”.
Information on FinServ Acquisition Corp. II (Ticker: FSRXU) can be found at https://www.finservacquisition2.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this Press Release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this Press Release, and on the current expectations of Katapult’s and FinServ’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Katapult and FinServ. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; the inability of the parties to successfully or timely consummate the proposed transaction, including the risk that any required regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed transaction or that the approval of the stockholders of FinServ or Katapult is not obtained; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction; risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Katapult; risks related to the concentration of Katapult’s business among a relatively small number of merchants; the effects of competition on Katapult’s future business; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Katapult’s business; the ability of FinServ or the combined company to issue equity or equity-linked securities or obtain debt financing in connection with the proposed transaction or in the future, and those factors discussed in FinServ’s final prospectus dated October 31, 2019 and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, in each case, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and other documents of FinServ filed, or to be filed, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that none of FinServ or Katapult presently know or that FinServ or Katapult currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect FinServ’s and Katapult’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this Press Release. FinServ and Katapult anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause FinServ’s and Katapult’s assessments to change. However, while FinServ and Katapult may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, FinServ and Katapult specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing FinServ’s and Katapult’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this Press Release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. Certain market data information in this Press Release is based on the estimates of Katapult and FinServ management. Katapult and FinServ obtained the industry, market and competitive position data used throughout this Press Release from internal estimates and research as well as from industry publications and research, surveys and studies conducted by third parties. Katapult and FinServ believe their estimates to be accurate as of the date of this Press Release. However, this information may prove to be inaccurate because of the method by which Katapult or FinServ obtained some of the data for its estimates or because this information cannot always be verified due to the limits on the availability and reliability of raw data, the voluntary nature of the data gathering process.
Additional Information
In connection with the proposed business combination between Katapult Holdings, Inc. and FinServ Acquisition Corp., Inc., FinServ has filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement / prospectus and will mail the definitive proxy statement / prospectus and other relevant documentation to FinServ stockholders. FinServ stockholders and other interested persons are advised to read the definitive proxy statement / prospectus in connection with FinServ’s solicitation of proxies for the special meeting to be held to approve the transactions contemplated by the proposed business combination because these materials contain important information about Katapult, FinServ and the proposed transactions. The definitive proxy statement / prospectus will be mailed to FinServ stockholders as of May 11, 2021. Stockholders are able to obtain a copy of the definitive proxy statement / prospectus, without charge, at the SEC’s website at http://sec.gov.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction in connection with a proposed potential business combination among Katapult and FinServ or any related transactions, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction where, or to any person to whom, such offer, solicitation or sale may be unlawful. Any offering of securities or solicitation of votes regarding the proposed transaction will be made only by means of a proxy statement/prospectus that complies with applicable rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended or pursuant to an exemption from the Securities Act or in a transaction not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act.
Participants in the Solicitation
FinServ and Katapult and their respective directors and certain of their respective executive officers and other members of management and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of FinServ in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 27, 2020. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct interests, by security holdings or otherwise, are set forth in the proxy statement/prosectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. Stockholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the proxy statement/prospectus carefully before making any voting or investment decisions. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.