Powerfleet and MiX Telematics Announce Shareholders Meetings to Vote on Proposed Business Combination
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The proposed business combination between Powerfleet, Inc. and MiX Telematics Limited represents a significant event that could have material implications for shareholders and the market. The successful completion of regulatory milestones leading to the scheduling of shareholders meetings indicates progress towards finalizing the deal. As a financial analyst, it is essential to evaluate the potential synergies that the merger could bring, such as increased market share, cost savings through operational efficiencies and enhanced product offerings.
Furthermore, the anticipation of accelerated growth in high-quality recurring revenues and expanded profitability suggests that the combined entity aims to leverage economies of scale and potentially enhance shareholder value. The market will likely respond to these expectations and investor sentiment could be influenced by the strategic direction outlined by the current CEOs of both companies. The transaction's closure, expected in April 2024, will be a critical juncture for assessing the immediate market reaction and the long-term integration success of the combined entity.
The merger's focus on creating a world-leading AIoT SaaS company highlights the growing importance of integrating artificial intelligence with the Internet of Things in software services. This trend is reflective of an industry moving towards more sophisticated and interconnected technologies that offer scalable solutions to clients. As a market research analyst, one would assess the competitive landscape and identify how the newly formed company could position itself against other players in the field.
It is also noteworthy that the companies have engaged new prospective investors, which could indicate a broader market interest in AIoT and SaaS-based business models. The potential for the combined company to capitalize on these trends and expand its market presence internationally, especially with the secondary listing on the JSE, should be considered when evaluating the merger's strategic merit.
From a legal perspective, the declaration of the registration statement's effectiveness by the SEC is a pivotal step towards the completion of the merger. This step ensures that both companies have met the regulatory requirements necessary to proceed. It is important to analyze the joint proxy statement/prospectus, as it contains critical information about the transaction's structure, the anticipated benefits and the risks involved.
The planned retirement of MiX Telematics' CEO and his continued investment in the combined entity may also have legal implications regarding leadership transition and governance. Ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining continuity in strategic vision are essential for the stability of the merger. The legal framework set up to facilitate this transition will be instrumental in mitigating risks associated with leadership changes.
Completion of Regulatory Milestones Results in Scheduled Shareholders Meetings
The Powerfleet and MiX teams have worked diligently to satisfy all necessary regulatory requirements, in both
"I am delighted by the completion of the regulatory steps required for us to arrive at the shareholders meetings next month. These meetings represent a significant step towards the closing of our transformative combination with MiX," said Steve Towe, Powerfleet's Chief Executive Officer, who will continue serving as CEO of the combined Powerfleet company. "As we shared at our joint investor day in November, the business combination is expected to unlock significant incremental value creation opportunities while establishing Powerfleet as a world-leading AIoT SaaS company, giving us the speed and capability to achieve accelerated growth in high-quality recurring revenues and expanded profitability more quickly. We have been extremely encouraged with the engagement of new prospective investors following the deal announcement and Investor Day event."
Stefan Joselowitz, Chief Executive Officer at MiX Telematics, intends to retire at the conclusion of this transaction, but plans to continue to be a shareholder of the new combined entity. Joselowitz added, "My confidence and excitement for the transaction has grown even greater throughout the regulatory process period. As a shareholder, I strongly believe that the combined leadership group with Steve's stewardship, Powerfleet's Unity strategy, and our combined scale will undoubtedly accelerate the achievement of our shared strategic goals."
The transaction is expected to close at the beginning of April 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including obtaining the required shareholder approvals. Upon closing, the combined business will be branded as Powerfleet, with its primary listing on Nasdaq.
ABOUT POWERFLEET
Powerfleet (Nasdaq: PWFL; TASE: PWFL) is a global leader of internet of things (IoT) software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions that optimize the performance of mobile assets and resources to unify business operations. Our data science insights and advanced modular software solutions help drive digital transformation through our customers' and partners' ecosystems to help save lives, time, and money. We help connect companies, enabling customers and their customers to realize more effective strategies and results. Powerfleet's tenured and talented team is at the heart of our approach to partnership and tangible success. The company is headquartered in
ABOUT MIX TELEMATICS
MiX Telematics is a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as SaaS to over 1 million global subscribers spanning more than 120 countries. The company's products and services provide enterprise fleets, small fleets, and consumers with efficiency, safety, compliance, and security solutions. MiX Telematics was founded in 1996 and has offices in South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uganda, Brazil, Mexico and
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Powerfleet's, MiX's and the combined business's actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "continue," and similar expressions.
These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the parties' expectations with respect to their beliefs, plans, goals, objectives, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions and future performance, as well as anticipated financial impacts of the proposed transaction, the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the proposed transaction and the timing of the completion of the proposed transaction. Forward-looking statements involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause their actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. Most of these factors are outside the parties' control and are difficult to predict. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to, risks related to: (i) the completion of the proposed transaction in the anticipated timeframe or at all; (ii) the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the proposed transaction including, but not limited to the ability to obtain approval of the stockholders of Powerfleet and shareholders of MiX and the ability to obtain financing; (iii) the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals; (iv) the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction; (v) the ability to successfully integrate the businesses; (vi) disruption from the proposed transaction making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; (vii) the negative effects of the announcement of the proposed transaction or the consummation of the proposed transaction on the market price of MiX's or Powerfleet's securities; (viii) significant transaction costs and unknown liabilities; (ix) litigation or regulatory actions related to the proposed transaction; and (x) such other factors as are set forth in the periodic reports filed by MiX and Powerfleet with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including but not limited to those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in their annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and any other filings made with the SEC from time to time, which are available via the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and except as otherwise required by applicable securities law, neither MiX nor Powerfleet assumes any obligation, nor do they intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT
In connection with the proposed transaction, Powerfleet has filed, and the SEC declared effective on January 24, 2024, a registration statement on Form S-4 that includes a joint proxy statement of Powerfleet and MiX Telematics and that also constitutes a prospectus of Powerfleet. Powerfleet and MiX Telematics commenced the mailing of the joint proxy statement/prospectus on January 29, 2024. Each of Powerfleet and MiX Telematics may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. This press release is not a substitute for the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus or any other document that Powerfleet or MiX Telematics may file with the SEC. Additionally, MiX is distributing a scheme circular in respect of the scheme and a prospectus for the Powerfleet secondary listing on the JSE to MiX shareholders in accordance with the Companies Act of
NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION
This communication shall not constitute an offer to buy or sell any securities, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities 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.
PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION
Powerfleet, MiX and their respective directors, executive officers and certain employees and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Powerfleet and MiX in connection with the proposed transaction. Securityholders may obtain information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of Powerfleet's directors and executive officers in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC on March 31, 2023, its amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC on May 1, 2023, and its definitive proxy statement for its 2023 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on June 21, 2023. Securityholders may obtain information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of MiX's directors and executive officers in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on June 22, 2023, and its definitive proxy statement for its 2023 annual general meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on July 28, 2023. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction when such materials become available. Investors should read the joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from Powerfleet or MiX using the sources indicated above.
Powerfleet Investor Contact
Matt Glover
Gateway Group, Inc.
PWFL@gateway-grp.com
+1 (949) 574-3860
Powerfleet Media Contact
Andrea Hayton
ahayton@powerfleet.com
+1 (610) 401-1999
MiX Telematics Investor Contact
Cody Cree
Gateway Group, Inc.
+1 (949) 574-3860
MIXT@gateway-grp.com
MiX Telematics Media Contact
Jonathan Bates
jonathan.bates@mixtelematics.com
+44 7921 242892
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