Quantum FinTech (NYSE:QFTA) announced this morning that it has waived the minimum cash condition ahead of its completion vote in connection to its proposed merger with AtlasClear.
Originally, the parties had set a minimum cash threshold of $40 million at the time of the deal announcement without a PIPE. However, they now believe that waiving this requirement will enhance the likelihood of a successful closing.
The SPAC raised $201 million in proceeds from its IPO in February 2021, but saw 74.9% of its trust redeemed during an August vote, leaving it with $53 million post-vote.
Today’s news comes just two weeks before QFTA’s completion vote, scheduled for November 3. This would mark the SPAC’s second attempt at trying to close a business combination.
Quantum FinTech initially planned to combine with TradeStation, a subsidiary of Monex Group, in November 2021, targeting a deal closure in the first half of 2022. However, TradeStation issued a termination notice, citing a specific provision in their merger agreement, which allowed either party to terminate if the deal had not closed by August 1, 2022.
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