ON24 (NYSE: ONTF) backs $8.10 per share cash buyout by Cvent affiliate
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ON24 Inc. has agreed to be acquired in an all-cash merger. The company entered into a Merger Agreement under which an affiliate of Cvent, Inc. will acquire all outstanding ON24 common shares for
Lynrock Lake LP, Lynrock Lake Partners LLC and Cynthia Paul report beneficial ownership of up to 8,384,049 ON24 shares, or
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Cvent affiliates agreed to buy ON24 for
The agreement calls for Summit Sub Corp., a subsidiary of Cvent Atlanta, LLC, to merge into ON24, leaving ON24 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cvent affiliate. All outstanding ON24 common shares will be converted into the right to receive
Lynrock Lake LP, its related entities, and Cynthia Paul report beneficial ownership of up to 8,384,049 shares, or
FAQ
What merger involving ON24 Inc. (ONTF) is described in this Schedule 13D/A?
The filing describes an Agreement and Plan of Merger under which Summit Sub Corp., a subsidiary of Cvent Atlanta, LLC (affiliated with Cvent, Inc.), will merge with and into ON24 Inc.. After the merger, ON24 will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cvent affiliate, and each outstanding share of ON24 common stock will be converted into the right to receive
How much of ON24 Inc. (ONTF) does Lynrock Lake and Cynthia Paul beneficially own?
The reporting persons disclose beneficial ownership based on 42,462,682 ON24 common shares outstanding as of
What is the cash consideration offered per ON24 (ONTF) share in the merger?
The Cvent-affiliated buyer has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of ON24 common stock for
What voting commitments support the ON24 (ONTF) merger?
Parent entered into a Voting and Support Agreement with several shareholders, including Lynrock Fund. These “Supporters” agreed to vote all of their ON24 shares in favor of the merger and related transactions and, subject to limited exceptions, not to sell or transfer their shares without Parent’s consent before the Expiration Time. The shares covered by these agreements represented approximately
What shareholder approval is required for the ON24 (ONTF) merger to close?
The adoption of the Merger Agreement requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of ON24’s outstanding common stock. The filing notes that this is the only vote or approval from holders of ON24 capital stock needed to adopt the Merger Agreement and consummate the merger.
What happens to ON24 (ONTF) stock after the merger is completed?
Upon closing of the merger, ON24’s common stock will be deregistered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will cease to be listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange. ON24 will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cvent-affiliated Parent and will no longer trade as a public company.
How are Cynthia Paul’s restricted stock units in ON24 (ONTF) treated in this ownership report?
The filing explains that Cynthia Paul has restricted stock unit awards covering an aggregate 51,020 ON24 shares under the company’s Non-employee Director Compensation Policy. These underlying shares are reported in her Section 16 filings, but because they may not be acquired within 60 days of the report date, they are excluded from the shares treated as beneficially owned for Section 13 reporting purposes in this Schedule 13D/A.