Freshii Obtains Final Order of the Court Approving Arrangement with Foodtastic
February 14 2023 - 4:15PM
Freshii Inc. (TSX: FRII) (“
Freshii” or the
“
Company”) today announced that it has obtained a
final order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial
List) approving the previously announced plan of arrangement under
the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), pursuant to which
Foodtastic Inc. has agreed to acquire all of the issued and
outstanding shares in the capital of Freshii at a price of $2.30 in
cash per share (the “
Arrangement”).
All of the conditions to the completion of the
Arrangement have now been satisfied or waived, excluding any
conditions that, by their terms, cannot be satisfied or waived
until the effective date of the Arrangement. Completion of the
Arrangement is expected to occur on or about February 22, 2023.
About Freshii
Since 2005, Freshii has established a healthy
food focused franchised restaurant concept which currently operates
343 locations in North America and internationally. All but one of
Freshii’s stores are franchised. In recent years, the Company has
further expanded their omni-channel footprint in the adjacent
health and wellness business lines, including in consumer-packaged
goods, nutritional supplements, and ecommerce retail, following the
acquisition of a majority interest in a leading Canadian online
health and wellness product retailer, Natura Market. Freshii’s
consumer-packaged goods retail partners include, among others,
Walmart Canada, Shell Gas and Convenience Stations, ONroute, and
Air Canada. Further information is available at
www.freshii.com.
About Foodtastic
Foodtastic is a leading franchisor of restaurant
brands in Canada. Including the recently announced acquisitions of
Quesada and Freshii, Foodtastic’s Canadian system exceeds 1,200
restaurants and $950 million in sales. Foodtastic is rapidly
growing internationally, with over 150 restaurants outside of
Canada.
Foodtastic’s brands include Second Cup, Pita
Pit, Milestones, Fionn MacCool’s, Shoeless Joe’s, Au Coq, La Belle
et La Boeuf, and Monza.
Forward Looking Information
Certain statements included in this press
release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the
meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. More
particularly and without limitation, this press release contains
forward-looking statements and information regarding the completion
and timing of the arrangement. Use of words such as “will,”
“expect,” or other words of similar effect may indicate
“forward-looking statements.” Except as may be required by Canadian
securities laws, Freshii does not undertake any obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Forward-looking statements, by their very nature, are subject to
numerous risks and uncertainties and are based on several
assumptions which give rise to the possibility that actual results
could differ materially from Freshii’s expectations expressed in or
implied by such forward-looking statements and that the objectives,
plans, strategic priorities and business outlook may not be
achieved. As a result, Freshii cannot guarantee that any
forward-looking statements will materialize, or if any of them do,
what benefits Freshii will derive from them.
In respect of forward-looking statements and
information concerning the anticipated benefits and timing of the
completion of the proposed transaction, Freshii has provided such
statements and information in reliance on certain assumptions that
it believes are reasonable at this time, including assumptions as
to the ability of the parties to satisfy, in a timely manner, the
other conditions for the completion of the arrangement, and other
expectations and assumptions concerning the proposed transaction.
The anticipated dates indicated may change for a number of reasons.
Although Freshii believes that the expectations reflected in these
forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance
that these expectations will prove to have been correct, that the
proposed transaction will be completed or that it will be completed
on the terms and conditions contemplated in this press release.
Accordingly, investors and others are cautioned that undue reliance
should not be placed on any forward-looking statements.
Risks and uncertainties inherent in the nature
of the proposed transaction include, without limitation,
Foodtastic’s ability to draw down the financing as contemplated by
its credit agreement; significant transaction costs or unknown
liabilities; the failure to realize the expected benefits of the
arrangement; and general economic conditions. Failure of the
parties to satisfy the conditions for the completion of the
arrangement or to complete the arrangement could mean that the
arrangement may not be completed on the proposed terms, on the
anticipated timelines or at all. In addition, if the arrangement is
not completed, and Freshii continues as an independent entity,
there are risks that the announcement of the arrangement and the
dedication of substantial resources by Freshii to the completion of
the arrangement could have an impact on its business and strategic
relationships, including with future and prospective employees,
customers, suppliers and franchisees and other business partners,
operating results and activities in general, and could have a
material adverse effect on its current and future operations,
financial condition and prospects. Consequently, Freshii cautions
readers not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking
statements and information contained in this press release. Freshii
does not intend, and disclaims any obligation, except as required
by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact
Investor Relations
ir@freshii.com
1.866.337.4265
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