Check the
appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under
any of the following provisions (
see
General Instruction A.2. below):
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or
Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
The information set forth under item
5.07 is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security
Holders.
On June 23, 2016, Garnero Group Acquisition Company (the “
GGAC
”) held an extraordinary
general meeting of shareholders (the “
Meeting
”). At the Meeting, the GGAC shareholders considered the following
proposals: (i) a proposal (the “
Extension Proposal
”) to amend GGAC’s amended and restated memorandum
and articles of association to extend the date by which GGAC has to consummate a business combination (the “
Extension
”)
to July 22, 2016 (the “
Extension Amendment
”), and (ii) a proposal (the “
Conversion Proposal
”)
to amend GGAC’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to allow the holders of ordinary shares issued
in GGAC’s initial public offering (the “
Public Shares
”) to elect to convert their public shares into
their pro rata portion of the funds held in the trust account established at the time of the IPO (the “
Trust Account
”)
if the Extension is implemented, such conversion of shares to be accomplished by means of a repurchase under Cayman Islands law
(the “
Conversion Amendment
”). Approval of each proposal required a special resolution of shareholders (a resolution
passed by a majority of at least two-thirds of members who, being entitled to do so, vote at the extraordinary general meeting).
The purpose of the Extension is to allow GGAC additional time to complete its previously disclosed business combination with Q1
Comercial de Roupas S.A. (“
Grupo Colombo
”), a leading apparel retailer in Brazil.
A final tabulation of votes cast for
and against each proposal, as well as the number of abstentions and broker non-votes with respect to each proposal, is set forth
below:
For
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Against
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Abstentions
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Broker Non-Votes
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16,467,116
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1,721,039
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70,000
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0
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(ii)
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Conversion Proposal:
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For
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Against
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Abstentions
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Broker Non-Votes
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18,258,155
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0
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0
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0
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Based on the foregoing votes, each of the
proposals was approved by the GGAC shareholders. In addition, GGAC had net tangible assets of more than $5,000,001 following the
approval of the proposals, after taking into account payments to the holders of Public Shares who duly exercised their conversion
rights as described below. Accordingly, GGAC was authorized to proceed with the Extension Amendment and the Conversion Amendment.
GGAC will promptly file with the Registrar of Companies in the Cayman Islands a copy of the shareholder resolutions effectuating
the Extension Amendment and the Conversion Amendment (the “
Charter Amendment Resolutions
”).
In connection with the Extension, holders
of 12,373,127 of the Public Shares duly exercised their right to convert such shares into a pro rata portion of the funds held
in the Trust Account. GGAC will distribute approximately $124,349,930 from the Trust Account to such holders in payment of the
aggregate conversion amount (or approximately $10.05 per share). As a result, approximately $20,118,824 will remain in the trust
account. After the conversions, 6,229,686 GGAC ordinary shares will remain outstanding (including 2,001,873 Public Shares). The
conversions will not affect the number of GGAC rights and warrants outstanding. Accordingly, 14,375,000 GGAC rights, each of which
entitles the holder to automatically receive one-tenth
of a GGAC ordinary share upon consummation of a business combination,
and 14,375,000 GGAC warrants, each of which entitles the holder to purchase one-half of a GGAC ordinary share commencing upon consummation
of a business combination, will remain outstanding.
In addition, on June 24, 2016, the Company
entered into Amendment No. 1 (the “
IMTA Amendment
”) to the Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated as of
June 25, 2014 (as amended, the “
Trust Agreement
”), by and between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer
& Trust Company. The IMTA Amendment extends the termination date set forth in the Trust Agreement to reflect the Extension
and permits the withdrawal of funds from the Trust Account to pay the holders of Public Shares who duly exercised their conversion
rights as described above.
The foregoing summaries of the Charter
Amendment Resolutions and the IMTA Amendment are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the documents, copies
of which are attached as exhibits hereto and are incorporated by reference herein.
Additional Information
EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. (“
EBC
”),
the managing underwriter of GGAC’S initial public offering consummated in July 2014, is assisting GGAC in these efforts,
for which EBC will receive a fee of $4,600,000 if the business combination is successfully consummated. GGAC, its directors and
executive officers and EBC may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies for the extraordinary general meeting
of GGAC shareholders to be held to approve the business combination with Grupo Colombo.
Shareholders of GGAC and other interested
persons are advised to read GGAC’S definitive proxy statement in connection with GGAC’S solicitation of proxies for
the extraordinary general meeting, including any supplements or amendments thereto, because the proxy statement will contain important
information. Such persons can also read GGAC’S final prospectus, dated June 25, 2014, and GGAC’S annual report on Form
10-K for the period ended June 30, 2015, for a description of the security holdings of GGAC’S officers and directors and
of EBC and their respective interests in the successful consummation of the business combination. The definitive proxy statement
was mailed to shareholders of record as of March 28, 2016. Shareholders also may obtain a copy of the definitive proxy statement,
including any supplements or amendments thereto, without charge, by directing a request to: GGAC, Av Brig. Faria Lima, 1485-19
Andar, Brasilinvest Plaza CEP 01452-002, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Attn: Secretary, or email: jmriva@garnerogroup.com. The definitive
proxy statement, including any supplements or amendments thereto, and the final prospectus and annual report on Form 10-K can also
be obtained, without charge, at the securities and exchange commission’s internet site (http://www.sec.gov).
This report and the exhibit hereto are
not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the
proposed transaction. This report and the exhibit hereto shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to
buy the securities of GGAC or the company, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which
such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state
or jurisdiction.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On June 23, 2016, the Company issued
a press release announcing the Extension. A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.
The information under this Item 7.01,
including the exhibit attached hereto, is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “
Exchange Act
”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities
of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except
as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial
Information and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit
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Description
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3.1
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Resolutions Amending the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of Garnero Group Acquisition
Company.
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10.1
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Amendment No. 1 to Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2016, by and between Garnero Group Acquisition Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.
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99.1
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Press release dated June 23, 2016.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the
requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto
duly authorized.
Dated: June 28, 2016
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GARNERO GROUP ACQUISITION COMPANY
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By:
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/s/ Mario Garnero
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Name: Mario Garnero
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Title: Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit
3.1
RESOLUTIONS
OF SHAREHOLDERS
OF
GARNERO
GROUP ACQUISITION COMPANY
Resolution
#1: Extension Amendment Proposal
It
is resolved as a special resolution THAT, effective immediately, the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association
of the Company be amended by amending Article 48.4 by deleting the introduction of such section in its entirety and replacing
it with the following:
48.4 In
the event that the Company does not consummate a Business Combination by August 25, 2016:
Resolution
#2: Conversion Amendment Proposal
It
is resolved as a special resolution THAT, effective immediately, the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association
of the Company be amended by adding a new Article 48.12 as follows:
48.12 If
the Company seeks to amend this Article 48 prior to the consummation of any Business Combination or the distribution of the Trust
Fund (notwithstanding Section 48.1), the Company shall provide holders of Shares issued in the IPO with the opportunity to have
such Shares repurchased by the Company for an amount equal to the Repurchase Price in connection with such amendment.
Exhibit 10.1
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TRUST AGREEMENT
This Amendment No.
1 (this “Amendment”), dated as of June 24, 2016, to the Trust Agreement (as defined below) is made by and among Garnero
Group Acquisition Company, a Cayman Islands company (the “Company”) and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company
(“Trustee”). All terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Trust Agreement.
WHEREAS, the Company
and the Trustee entered into an Investment Management Trust Agreement dated as of June 25, 2014 (the “Trust Agreement”);
and
WHEREAS, Section
1(i) of the Trust Agreement sets forth the terms that govern the liquidation of the Trust Account under the circumstances described
therein; and
WHEREAS, at an extraordinary
general meeting of shareholders of the Company (the “Meeting”) held on June 23, 2016, the Company shareholders approved
(i) a proposal (the “Extension Proposal”) to amend the Company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles
of association to extend the date by which GGAC must consummate a business combination to July 22, 2016 (the “Extended Amendment”),
and (ii) a proposal (the “Conversion Proposal”) to amend the Company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles
of association to allow the holders of the Company’s ordinary shares issued in the IPO (the “Public Shares”)
to elect to convert their Public Shares into their pro rata portion of the funds held in the Trust Account if the Extension Amendment
is implemented, such conversion of shares to be accomplished by means of a repurchase under Cayman Islands law (the “Conversion
Amendment”).
NOW THEREFORE, in
consideration of the foregoing and the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements herein contained and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1.
Section
1(i) of the Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the existing Section 1(i) in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
(i)
Commence liquidation of the Trust Account only after and promptly after receipt of, and only in accordance
with, the terms of a letter (“Termination Letter”), in a form substantially similar to that attached hereto as either
Exhibit A or Exhibit B, signed on behalf of the Company by its Chief Executive Officer or Chairman of the Board and Secretary
or Assistant Secretary, affirmed by counsel for the Company and, in the case of a Termination Letter in a form substantially similar
to that attached hereto as Exhibit A, acknowledged and agreed to by EBC, and complete the liquidation of the Trust Account and
distribute the Property in the Trust Account only as directed in the Termination Letter and the other documents referred to therein;
provided, however, that in the event that a Termination Letter has not been received by the date set forth in the Company’s
Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, as the same may be amended from time to time (“Last Date”),
the Trust Account shall be liquidated in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Termination Letter attached as Exhibit
B hereto and distributed to the Public Shareholders as of the Last Date. The provisions of this Section 1(i) may not be modified,
amended or deleted under any circumstances.
2.
A
new Section 1(j) of the Agreement is hereby added as follows:
(j)
Effect conversions of shares held by Public Shareholders (the “Converting Shareholders”) that properly sought
conversion of such shares at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders and tendered such shares to the Trustee prior
to the vote at such meeting (“Tendered Shares”), at a per share conversion price as set forth in the Conversion
Letter (as defined below), by liquidating a sufficient portion of the Trust Account to pay the aggregate amount for the
Tendered Shares and distributing such amount to the Converting Shareholders, only after and promptly after receipt of, and
only in accordance with, the terms of a letter (the “Conversion Letter”), in a form substantially similar to that
attached hereto as Exhibit E hereto, signed on behalf of the Company by its Chief Executive Officer, President or
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Secretary or Assistant Secretary.
3.
The first sentence of Section 3(b) of the Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the existing sentence in its entirety
and replacing it with the following:
Subject to the
provisions of Sections 5 and 7(g) of this Agreement, hold the Trustee harmless and indemnify the Trustee from and against, any
and all expenses, including reasonable counsel fees and disbursements, or loss suffered by the Trustee in connection with any claim,
potential claim, action, suit or other proceeding brought against the Trustee involving any claim, or in connection with any claim
or demand which in any way arises out of or relates to this Agreement, the services of the Trustee hereunder, or the Property or
any income earned from investment of the Property, including any claim arising from any amendment of this Agreement, except for
expenses and losses resulting from the Trustee’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.
4.
Section 7(c) of the Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the existing Section 7(c) in its entirety and replacing it with
the following:
(c) This Agreement contains
the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement or any provision
hereof may only be changed, amended or modified by a writing signed by each of the parties hereto; provided, however, that no such
change, amendment or modification may be made without the prior written consent of EBC. As to any claim, cross-claim or counterclaim
in any way relating to this Agreement, each party waives the right to trial by jury. The Trustee may require from Company counsel
an opinion as to the propriety of any proposed amendment.
5.
A new Exhibit E attached hereto is hereby added to the Agreement immediately following Exhibit D of the Agreement.
6.
All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain unaffected by the terms hereof.
7.
This Amendment may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall be
deemed to be one and the same instrument, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument.
A facsimile signature shall be deemed to be an original signature for purposes of this Amendment.
8.
This
Amendment is intended to be in full compliance with the requirements for an Amendment to the Agreement as required by Section
7(c) of the Agreement, and every defect in fulfilling such requirements for an effective amendment to the Agreement is hereby
ratified, intentionally waived and relinquished by all parties hereto.
9.
In connection with Section 5-1401 of the General Obligations Law of the State of New York, this Agreement shall be governed
by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York without regard to principles of conflicts of law that would
result in the application of the substantive law of another jurisdiction.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF
,
the parties hereto have duly executed this Amendment as of the day and year first above written.
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GARNERO
GROUP ACQUISITION COMPANY
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By:
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/s/ Mario Garnero
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Name: Mario Garnero
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Title: Chairman
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CONTINENTAL STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY
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By:
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/s/ Francis E. Wolf
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Name: Francis E. Wolf
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Title: Vice President
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Acknowledged and agreed:
EARLYBIRDCAPITAL, INC.
By:
/s/ Steven Levine
_______________
Name: Steven Levine
Title: CEO
Exhibit E
[
Letterhead of Company
]
_______________, 2015
Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company
17 Battery Place
New York, New York 10004
Attn: Frank DiPaolo
Re:
Trust Account No. – Disbursal Letter
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to paragraph 1(j) of the Investment
Management Trust Agreement between Garnero Group Acquisition Company (“Company”) and Continental Stock Transfer &
Trust Company (“Trustee”), dated as of June 25, 2014, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto dated as of June 24, 2016
(‘Trust Agreement”), this is to advise you that the Company has held an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders
pursuant to which the holders of _______ Tendered Shares have properly sought to convert such shares into cash as further described
in the Trust Agreement.
In accordance with the terms of the
Trust Agreement, we hereby authorize you to liquidate such investments in the Trust Account as shall be required to effect the
conversion of the Tendered Shares at a conversion price of $___ per share, and promptly convert those shares into cash as described
in the Trust Agreement. You shall commence distribution of such funds in accordance with the terms of the Trust Agreement and the
Company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, as amended, and you shall oversee the distribution
of the funds.
Capitalized terms used but not defined
herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the Trust Agreement.
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Very truly yours,
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GARNERO
GROUP ACQUISITION COMPANY
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By:
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Name: Mario Garnero
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Title: Chairman of the Board
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By:
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Name: Javier Martin Riva
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Title: Secretary
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Exhibit 99.1
Garnero Group Announces Extension
of Time to Complete an Initial Business Combination to July 22, 2016
NEW YORK, June 23, 2016 -- Garnero Group Acquisition
Company
(NASDAQ: GGAC) (“GGAC”), a public investment vehicle formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, acquisition
or similar business combination, announced today that its shareholders had approved an extension of time for GGAC to complete an
initial business combination to July 22, 2016.
In connection with the extension, holders of 12,373,127
of GGAC’s ordinary shares duly exercised their right to convert such shares into a pro rata portion of the funds held in
the trust account established in connection with GGAC’s initial public offering. GGAC will distribute approximately $124,349,930
from the trust account to such holders in payment of the aggregate conversion amount. As a result, approximately $20,118,824 will
remain in the trust account. After the conversions, 6,229,686 GGAC ordinary shares will remain outstanding (including 2,001,873
that were issued in the Company’s initial public offering). The conversion will not affect the number of GGAC rights and
warrants outstanding. Accordingly, 14,375,000 GGAC rights, each of which entitles the holder to automatically receive 1/10
th
of a GGAC ordinary share upon consummation of a business combination, and 14,375,000 GGAC warrants, each of which entitles the
holder to purchase 1/2 of a GGAC ordinary share commencing upon consummation of a business combination, will remain outstanding.
The purpose of the extension is to allow GGAC additional
time to complete its previously disclosed business combination with Q1 Comercial de Roupas S.A. (“Grupo Colombo” or
“GC”), a leading apparel retailer in Brazil. GGAC has called an extraordinary general meeting to consider the proposed
business combination with Grupo Colombo and certain related proposals. The extraordinary general meeting, which was originally
convened on April 25, 2016 but was adjourned to allow additional time for Grupo Colombo to complete its previously disclosed financial
restructuring and for GGAC to distribute additional information to its shareholders about the transactions, is scheduled to reconvene
on July 19, 2016. GGAC encourages all of its shareholders to vote at the reconvened extraordinary general meeting. If you have
already provided voting instructions, your shares will be voted in accordance with these instructions at the reconvened extraordinary
general meeting, unless you affirmatively change your instructions as described in the proxy statement for the extraordinary general
meeting.
About Q1 Comercial de Roupas S.A.
Founded in 1917, Grupo Colombo is one of Brazil's leading
retailers with a focus on menswear, with approximately 400 stores throughout the country. GC has strong brand awareness for its
clothing and is known for its high quality products at competitive prices. Basic pieces that don't go out of fashion which consumers
wear day-to-day for business or leisure are found throughout the year in its stores. Beyond the basics, GC also has a premium line
that brings fresh ideas every season. For more information, please visit www.grupocolombo.com.br/investors.
About Garnero Group Acquisition Company
GGAC was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on February
11, 2014 as a blank check company whose objective is to acquire, through a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase,
recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination, one or more businesses or entities.
Additional Information
This press release is not a proxy statement or a solicitation
of proxies from the holders of GGAC’s ordinary shares and does not constitute an offer of any securities of GGAC for sale.
Any solicitation of proxies will be made only by the definitive proxy statement that GGAC has mailed to all shareholders and filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including any supplements or amendments thereto.
GGAC, its directors and executive officers and EarlyBirdCapital,
Inc. may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies for the extraordinary general meeting of GGAC shareholders
to be held to approve the proposed transaction. Shareholders are advised to read GGAC’s definitive proxy statement in connection
with the solicitation of proxies for the extraordinary general meeting, including any supplements or amendments thereto, because
this proxy statement will contain important information. The definitive proxy statement has been mailed to shareholders as of March
28, 2016. Shareholders also may obtain a copy of the proxy statement, including any supplements or amendments thereto, without
charge, by directing a request to: EarlyBirdCapital, Inc., 366 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017. The definitive proxy
statement, including any supplements or amendments thereto, also can be obtained, without charge, at the Securities and Exchange
Commission's internet site (www.sec.gov).
Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes certain forward-looking statements,
including statements regarding future financial performance, future growth and future acquisitions. These statements are based
on Grupo Colombo's and GGAC's managements' current expectations or beliefs and are subject to risk, uncertainty and changes in
circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic,
business, competitive and/or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of Grupo Colombo's business.
These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include: business conditions; changing interpretations of GAAP; fluctuations in customer
demand; management of rapid growth; intensity of competition from other providers of products and services; general economic conditions;
geopolitical events and regulatory changes; the possibility that the transactions do not close, including due to the failure to
receive required shareholder approvals or the failure of other closing conditions, such as receipt of necessary governmental or
regulatory approvals; and other factors set forth in GGAC's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information
set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. Neither GGAC nor Grupo Colombo is under any obligation to, and expressly
disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events,
changes in assumptions or otherwise.
Contact
Garnero Group Acquisition Company (NASDAQ: GGAC): Javier
Martin Riva, CFO/CIO, Phone: +1 (305) 395-9989, Email: jmriva@garnerogroup.com