Lloyds Update30 Jun 2022 18:50
NAPSTER MUSIC INC - Important Information
Acquisition by Algorand Holdco I Inc (Algorand).
Under the terms of the Merger Napster shareholders will receive an Initial payment of approximately USD7.6666 per Napster inc (Napster) share held, then 3 deferred payments over a period of 12 months.
Important Information & Other Key Dates:
Earlier in 2022, Napster Plc underwent a Scheme of Arrangement whereby the shares were consolidated and delisted. Shares in Napster Music Inc were then due to be issued to holders of consolidated Napster Plc shares, with the company's intention being that Napster Music Inc would seek to list on the NASDAQ exchange in the United States sometime during 2023.
Subsequently, on 16th February 2022 Napster Music Inc (Napster) announced an Acquisition of Napster by Algorand by way of a Merger. Following completion of the Merger, Napster is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Algorand.
We are currently in the process of claiming the initial payment from the company. Due to complexities in the claim process, it is not yet known when this cash will be received, however we will update your account upon receipt.
Further deferred payments will be made over a period of 12 months, details of these payments will be communicated to you as and when the payments are due to be paid. Please be aware, the fourth follow-on payment will be made in either cash or tokens. Algorand intends to launch a token with Napster, however if the tokens do not launch within 12 months of closing, a further USD25million (less costs) in cash will be distributed to shareholders.
Please be aware that tokens are not eligible to be held on our platform, we are investigating the options available to us with respect to any tokens that may be issued. We will communicate to you again with any further information regarding the issue of tokens.
Any cash entitlements will be converted into Pounds Sterling at an exchange rate available at the time of receipt. Such rates will reflect the prevailing currency market at the time of conversion.
Please be aware that the proceeds of the Merger may be subject to withholding tax under US tax regulations. As we are not qualified tax advisors, we are unable to advise you on any tax implications.