AtlasClear Announces the Extension of Business Combination Agreement with Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation and the Restructuring of its Proposed Acquisition of Wilson-Davis & Co, Inc.
AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. (ATCH) is set to trade on the NYSE American following the completion of its business combination with Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation. The company has also restructured its acquisition of Wilson-Davis & Co., Inc. and entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming. The combined company will operate as AtlasClear Holdings, Inc., and its common stock is expected to trade under the ticker symbol 'ATCH'. The company aims to deliver new digital suite of technologies through its proposed transaction with Pacsquare Technologies, LLC, to provide advantages in the delivery of its FinTech platform.
The strategic moves by AtlasClear Holdings, Inc., particularly the business combinations and acquisitions, signal a significant restructuring that could potentially reshape the company's market position. The acquisition of Wilson-Davis & Co., Inc. and the subsequent acquisition of Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming, coupled with the technology assets from Pacsquare Technologies, LLC, indicate a concerted effort to strengthen AtlasClear's foothold in the FinTech sector. This series of transactions suggests a diversification strategy that may enhance AtlasClear's service offerings and revenue streams.
Investors should closely monitor the integration process of these acquisitions, as the success of such endeavors often hinges on the seamless merging of corporate cultures, technologies and customer bases. The anticipated listing on the NYSE American under the ticker 'ATCH' post-closing could also lead to increased visibility and liquidity for AtlasClear's shares, potentially attracting a broader investor base. However, the complexity and costs associated with these transactions should not be overlooked, as they could impact short-term financial performance.
AtlasClear's plan to trade on the NYSE American under the ticker 'ATCH' represents a notable milestone that could have material implications for the company's valuation and access to capital. The move to a public listing often comes with heightened scrutiny from investors and analysts, requiring AtlasClear to maintain transparent and regular financial disclosures. The market's response to this listing will serve as a barometer for investor confidence in AtlasClear's strategic direction and growth prospects.
Furthermore, the acquisition of technology assets to bolster AtlasClear's FinTech platform could lead to an expansion in their product offerings and potentially drive revenue growth. The emphasis on digital suite technologies is in line with industry trends towards digitalization and automation in financial services. However, the effectiveness of these technologies in generating a competitive edge and their contribution to the bottom line remain to be seen.
From a legal perspective, the restructuring of the acquisition agreement and the business combination with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) such as Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation involves a series of regulatory and compliance considerations. The successful navigation through these legal complexities is critical for the timely completion of the transactions. It is essential that AtlasClear adheres to all regulatory requirements, including those set by federal reserve members in the case of Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming's acquisition, to avoid any legal setbacks that could delay or derail these strategic initiatives.
Moreover, the legal due diligence process must be thorough to ensure that the acquired assets from Wilson-Davis and the technology assets from Pacsquare Technologies align with AtlasClear's business objectives and do not carry undisclosed liabilities. The legal ramifications of these transactions could influence not only the immediate execution but also the long-term strategic outcomes for AtlasClear and its stakeholders.
01/10/2024 - 08:30 AM
Post Closing, AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. Expected to Trade on the NYSE American Under the Ticker Symbol “ATCH”
TAMPA, Fla. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--
AtlasClear, Inc. (“AtlasClear”) announced today the extension of the agreement to complete its previously announced business combination with Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation (“Quantum”) (NYSE: QFTA), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, which was approved by Quantum’s stockholders on November 3, 2023. Additionally, AtlasClear restructured its proposed acquisition of Wilson -Davis & Co., Inc. (“Wilson-Davis”), to facilitate the closing of that transaction.
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. AtlasClear has also entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming , a federal reserve member (“Commercial Bancorp”), following consummation of the business combination.
The combined company will operate as AtlasClear Holdings, Inc., and its common stock is expected to trade on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol “ATCH” following closing of the business combination.
“Post successful closing of the business combination, we look forward to delivering to the FinTech market AtlasClear’s new digital suite of technologies through our proposed transaction with Pacsquare Technologies, LLC (“Pacsquare”). As a result of this transaction, we expect to acquire certain technology assets that we believe will provide advantages in delivery of our FinTech platform,” said Craig Ridenhour, Chief Business Development Officer of AtlasClear.
“We believe the team behind AtlasClear has been in FinTech innovation for decades,” said an executive of Pacsquare. “We believe their story has been resonating in the FinTech community, and we are thrilled to work together following closing of the proposed transaction.”
The transaction between AtlasClear and Pacsquare encompasses both client-side and administrative aspects. The objectives of the proposed acquisition are underscored by a commitment to provide seamless technological integration for financial services to the targeted market.
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 strategic goal of AtlasClear is to have a fully vertically integrated suite of cloud-based products including account opening, trade execution, risk management, regulatory reporting and settlement. 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.
About the Financial Technology
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 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 Securities and Exchange Commission (“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.
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 communication 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 communication include, but are not limited to, statements as to (i) expectations regarding the proposed business combination and related transactions contemplated in connection therewith (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, (vii) expected listing of the combined company and, (viii) statements regarding the proposed transaction between AtlasClear and Pacsquare, including the anticipated benefits of such acquisition.
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 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 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; AtlasClear’s inability to realize the anticipated benefits of the transaction with Pacsquare; 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; any change in laws applicable to Quantum or AtlasClear or any regulatory or judicial interpretation thereof; and other factors, risks and uncertainties, including those that were included under the heading “Risk Factors” in the proxy statement/prospectus 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 communication 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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What is the ticker symbol for AtlasClear Holdings, Inc.?
The ticker symbol for AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. is 'ATCH'.
What are the details of the business combination with Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation?
AtlasClear has extended the agreement to complete its business combination with Quantum, a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, which was approved by Quantum’s stockholders. The company has also restructured its proposed acquisition of Wilson-Davis & Co., Inc.
What is the objective of the proposed acquisition with Pacsquare Technologies, LLC?
The objective of the proposed acquisition is to provide seamless technological integration for financial services to the targeted market.
What are the technology assets that AtlasClear expects to acquire through the transaction with Pacsquare Technologies, LLC?
AtlasClear expects to acquire certain technology assets that will provide advantages in the delivery of its FinTech platform.
What will be the new name of the combined company after the business combination?
The combined company will operate as AtlasClear Holdings, Inc.
What is the expected stock exchange for AtlasClear Holdings, Inc.?
The common stock of AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. is expected to trade on the NYSE American.
Who is the Chief Business Development Officer of AtlasClear?
Craig Ridenhour is the Chief Business Development Officer of AtlasClear.
What is the proposed transaction with Pacsquare Technologies, LLC?
The proposed transaction with Pacsquare encompasses both client-side and administrative aspects, aiming to deliver new digital suite of technologies through the acquisition of certain technology assets.
What is the significance of the acquisition of Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming?
AtlasClear has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming, a federal reserve member, following the consummation of the business combination.
