UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  April 30, 2015

 

Boulevard Acquisition Corp.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Delaware

001-36316

46-4007249

(State or other jurisdiction

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

of incorporation)

 

Identification Number)

 

399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor

 

New York, NY

10022

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip code)

 

(212) 878-3500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

o    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act

 

o    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act

 

o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act

 

o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act

 

 

 



 

Item 7.01.  Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On April 30, 2015, Boulevard Acquisition Corp, a Delaware corporation (“Boulevard”), issued a press release announcing the execution of a Stock Purchase Agreement between The Dow Chemical Company, a Delaware corporation (“TDCC”), and Boulevard (the “Stock Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which Boulevard agreed to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of AgroFresh Inc. (“AgroFresh”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of TDCC (the “Transaction”), and announcing that Boulevard will hold a conference call on April 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (the “Conference Call”). A copy of the press release, which includes information regarding participation in the Conference Call, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

                Attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference is the form of presentation to be used by Boulevard in presentations for certain of Boulevard’s stockholders and other persons. Such exhibit and the information set forth therein shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise be subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

The statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “project”, “budget”, “forecast”, “intend”, “plan”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “should”, “predicts”, “potential”, “continue”, and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which AgroFresh operates, AgroFresh management’s beliefs and assumptions made by its management and are not predictions or guarantees of actual performance. Accordingly, actual results and performance may materially differ from results or performance expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. No representation is made as to the reasonableness of the assumptions made within or the accuracy or completeness of any forward-looking or other information contained herein. Factors that could cause future results and performance to differ from the forward-looking statements include: the inherent uncertainty associated with financial projections; local, regional, national and international economic and business climates; risks of doing business internationally, including currency risks; changes in applicable laws or regulations; weather and natural disasters; outcomes of government reviews, inquiries and investigations and any related litigation; continued compliance with government regulations; legislation or regulatory environments, requirements or changes affecting AgroFresh or its operations; fluctuations in customer demand; the possibility that AgroFresh may be adversely affected by other economic, business, geopolitical, regulatory and/or competitive factors; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Transaction; the inability to complete the Transaction due to the failure to obtain approval of

 

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the stockholders of Boulevard or other conditions to the closing of the transaction; the risk that the Transaction disrupts current plans and operations of AgroFresh as a result of the announcement and consummation of the Transaction; costs related to the proposed business combination. Boulevard cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors is contained in Boulevard’s most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All subsequent written and oral forward looking statements concerning Boulevard, the Transaction, related transactions, or other matters and attributable to Boulevard or any person acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Boulevard cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Neither Boulevard nor AgroFresh undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Additional Information

 

Boulevard intends to file with the SEC a preliminary proxy statement relating to the Transaction. Boulevard will mail a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents to the stockholders of Boulevard. Stockholders of Boulevard and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement, and amendments thereto, and definitive proxy statement in connection with Boulevard’s solicitation of proxies for the special meeting to be held to approve the Transaction because these proxy statements will contain important information about Boulevard, AgroFresh, and the Transaction. The definitive proxy statement will be mailed to stockholders of Boulevard as of a record date to be established for voting on the Transaction. Stockholders will also be able to obtain copies of the proxy statement, without charge, once available, at the SEC’s Internet site at http://www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: Boulevard Acquisition Corp., 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022.

 

Participants in the Transaction

 

Boulevard and its respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Boulevard in connection with the proposed Transaction. Information regarding the officers and directors of Boulevard is available in Boulevard’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which has been filed with the SEC. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants will also be included in the proxy statement for the Transaction when available and the other relevant documents filed with the SEC.

 

Disclaimer

 

This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which the offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

 

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Item 9.01 Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Exhibit

 

 

 

99.1*

 

Press release issued by Boulevard on April 30, 2015.

99.2**

 

Form of Presentation.

 

_______________

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated:  April 30, 2015

 

 

BOULEVARD ACQUISITION CORP.

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Thomas Larkin

 

 

Name: Thomas Larkin

 

 

Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Exhibit

 

 

 

99.1*

 

Press release issued by Boulevard on April 30, 2015.

99.2**

 

Form of Presentation.

 

_______________

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith.

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

GRAPHIC

 

BOULEVARD ACQUISTION CORP. TO ACQUIRE AGROFRESH BUSINESS FROM

THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY

 

New York— April 30, 2015 — Boulevard Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: BLVD, BLVDU, BLVDW), an entity sponsored by an affiliate of Avenue Capital Group, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) under which Boulevard will acquire AgroFresh, Dow’s post-harvest specialty chemical business, in a transaction that will result in AgroFresh becoming a publicly traded company with an anticipated initial enterprise value of $879 million, or 8.7x its estimated 2015 EBITDA.

 

AgroFresh is a global industry leader in providing innovative data-driven specialty chemical solutions aimed at enabling growers and packers of fresh produce to preserve  and enhance the freshness, quality and value of fresh produce and to maximize the percentage of produce supplied to the market relative to the amount of produce grown.  Its flagship product is the SmartFreshSM Quality System, a freshness protection technology proven to maintain firmness, texture and appearance of fruits during storage and transport. SmartFresh™ is currently commercialized in 45 countries worldwide.

 

Marc Lasry, Chairman of Boulevard Acquisition Corp., said, “We are pleased to work with Dow and the AgroFresh management team to introduce the company to the public markets.  After reviewing a significant number of potential acquisitions, we believe that AgroFresh is well positioned to generate strong risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders.  It is the leading post-harvest specialty chemical business, with multiple paths for continued profitable growth ahead of it.”

 

Upon completion of the transaction, AgroFresh will become a stand-alone public company listed on NASDAQ.  Dow will retain a non-consolidated minority ownership position in the company, and will be represented on the Board of AgroFresh.  It is intended that Thomas Macphee, currently vice president and corporate director for Dow, who had formally been responsible for AgroFresh in the company’s early development, will be named Chief Executive Officer of AgroFresh upon completion of the transaction.   “I am excited by the opportunity to lead this impressive global specialty chemicals business,” Mr. Macphee added.

 

Stephen Trevor, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boulevard Acquisition Corp., said, “AgroFresh is the leading agricultural solutions provider in a strong macro environment driven by global food demand growth.  We look forward to partnering with the AgroFresh team as it benefits from these dynamics and continues to execute its growth strategy.”

 

Key Transaction Terms

 

Under the terms of the definitive agreements for the transaction, at closing, Boulevard will purchase AgroFresh in exchange for 18.4 million shares of Boulevard Common Stock and $626 million in cash, for a total of $810 million assuming a valuation of the Boulevard shares at $10 per share.

 

Dow will initially hold approximately 40% of the shares of AgroFresh while the stockholders of Boulevard will initially hold approximately 60%.

 



 

The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of Boulevard and Dow, and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2015.  Closing is subject to approval by Boulevard’s shareholders, the completion of customary regulatory filings, and other customary closing conditions.

 

A full description of the transaction terms will be provided in the proxy statement that Boulevard intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to be used at its special meeting of stockholders in lieu of an annual meeting to approve the proposed transaction with Dow.  Stockholders are advised to read, when available, Boulevard’s preliminary proxy statement and definitive proxy statement in connection with the solicitation of proxies for the special meeting because these statements will contain important information.  The definitive proxy statement will be mailed to stockholders as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed business combination. Stockholders will also be able to obtain a copy of the proxy statement, without charge, by directing a request to: Boulevard Acquisition Corp., 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022. The preliminary proxy statement and definitive proxy statement, once available, can also be obtained, without charge, at the SEC’s internet site (http://www.sec.gov).

 

Investor Conference Call Scheduled

 

Boulevard will host an investor conference call to discuss the transaction on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. EDT.  Investors may listen to the conference call by dialing (855) 327-6837 toll free in the U.S. or (778) 327-3988 internationally.  The presentation slides and a replay of the call will be available at the following web address beginning April 30 at 12:00p.m. EDT until 12:00 p.m. on May 7, 2015: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1063040.

 

About Boulevard Acquisition Corp.

 

Boulevard Acquisition Corp. is a public investment vehicle formed by Avenue Capital Group for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.  Boulevard completed its initial public offering in February 2014, raising $220.5 million in cash proceeds.

 

Boulevard’s officers and certain of its directors are affiliated with Avenue Capital Group.  Avenue is an established global alternative investment firm founded in 1995. Avenue’s primary focus is investing in credit and other special situation investments in the United States, Europe and Asia.  Avenue has approximately $13.0 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2015. Additional information about Boulevard is available at www.boulevardacq.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This news release may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this news release that address activities, events or developments that Boulevard expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements and are identified with, but not limited to, words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “plan”, “outlook”, and “project” and other similar expressions.  These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by Boulevard in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances.  Actual results may differ materially from those expressed herein due to many factors such as, but not limited to, the ability to satisfy closing conditions for the transaction, including stockholder and other approvals, the performances of Boulevard and AgroFresh, the ability of the combined company to meet the Nasdaq Capital Market’s listing standards, including having the

 



 

requisite number of stockholders, and the risks identified in Boulevard’s prior and future filings with the SEC (available at www.sec.gov), including the proxy statement to be filed in connection with the proposed transaction and Boulevard’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014. These statements speak only as of the date they are made and Boulevard undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances which arise after the date of this news release.  Investors are cautioned that forward looking statements with respect to revenues, earnings, performance, strategies, prospects and other aspects of the businesses of AgroFresh, Boulevard and the combined group after completion of the proposed business combination are based on current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties.

 

Participants in the Business Combination

 

Boulevard and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Boulevard in connection with the transaction.  Information regarding the officers and directors of Boulevard is available in Boulevard’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants will also be included in the definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents filed or to be filed by Boulevard with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the transaction.

 

Disclaimer

 

This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which the offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

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Contacts

 

For Boulevard Acquisition Corp.

Todd Fogarty

Kekst and Company

+1 (212) 521-4854

todd-fogarty@kekst.com

 

Neil Shah
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
+1 (212) 723-3264
neil.shah@citi.com

 




Exhibit 99.2

Investor Presentation April 2015 TM


TM

This presentation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of any offer to buy, or a recommendation to purchase any securities of Boulevard Acquisition Corp. (“Boulevard”) or any of its affiliates (as such term is defined under the U.S. federal securities laws). Neither Boulevard nor AgroFresh Inc. (“AgroFresh”) or any of their respective affiliates makes any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in the presentation. This presentation has been prepared to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to the proposed business combination of Boulevard and AgroFresh (the “Proposed Transaction”) and for no other purpose. The data contained herein is derived from various internal and external sources and is not intended to be all-inclusive or to contain all of the information that a person may desire in considering the Proposed Transaction discussed herein. It is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the Proposed Transaction. Neither Boulevard nor AgroFresh assume any obligation to update the information in this presentation. Until the date of the Proposed Transaction, AgroFresh has been, and will continue to be, operated as an integrated business within The Dow Chemical Company and its affiliates. As a result, certain historical information concerning AgroFresh, particularly as it relates to expenses and liabilities may not be reflective of the expenses and liabilities of the AgroFresh business following the consummation of the Proposed Transaction. Forward-Looking Statements The statements in this presentation that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “project”, “budget”, “forecast”, “intend”, “plan”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “should”, “predicts”, “potential”, “continue”, and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which AgroFresh operates, AgroFresh’s beliefs and assumptions are made by its management and are not predictions or guarantees of actual performance. Accordingly, actual results and performance may materially differ from results or performance expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. No representation is made as to the reasonableness of the assumptions made within or the accuracy or completeness of any forward-looking statements or other information contained herein. Factors that could cause future results and performance to differ from the forward-looking statements include: the inherent uncertainty associated with financial projections; local, regional, national and international economic and business climates; risks of doing business internationally, including currency risks; changes in applicable laws or regulations; weather and natural disasters; outcomes of government reviews, inquiries and investigations and any related litigation; continued compliance with government regulations; legislation or regulatory environments, requirements or changes affecting AgroFresh or its operations; fluctuations in customer demand; the possibility that AgroFresh may be adversely affected by other economic, business, geopolitical, regulatory and/or competitive factors; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Proposed Transaction; the inability to complete the Proposed Transaction due to the failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of Boulevard or other conditions to the closing of the transaction; the risk that the Proposed Transaction disrupts current plans and operations of AgroFresh as a result of the announcement and consummation of the Proposed Transaction; costs related to the proposed business combination. Boulevard cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors is contained in Boulevard’s most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All subsequent written and oral forward looking statements concerning Boulevard, the Proposed Transaction, related transactions, or other matters and attributable to Boulevard or any person acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Boulevard cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Neither Boulevard nor AgroFresh undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Non-GAAP Financial Measures The financial information and data contained in this presentation is unaudited and does not conform to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation S-X. Accordingly, such information and data may not be included in, may be adjusted in or may be presented differently in, Boulevard’s proxy statement to be filed by Boulevard with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Some of the financial information and data contained in this presentation, such as EDITDA and Pro Forma EBITDA, has not been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). In addition, certain historical financial information concerning the results of operations of AgroFresh has been adjusted to assume market conditions, such as currency exchange rates, as of December 31, 2014. A reconciliation of each of these historical non-GAAP financial measures to their most comparable GAAP measure is set forth in the Appendix to this presentation. These non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to AgroFresh management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to AgroFresh’s financial condition and results of operations. AgroFresh’s management uses these non-GAAP measures to compare periods for trend analysis and for budgeting and planning purposes. These non-GAAP measures provide a useful tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or substitute for or superior to, financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The principal limitation of these non-GAAP financial measures is that they exclude significant expenses that are required by GAAP to be recorded in AgroFresh’s financial statements. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by AgroFresh management about which expenses and income are excluded or included in determining these non-GAAP financial measures. In order to compensate for these limitations, the non-GAAP financial measures are presented with the most comparable GAAP results. You should review Boulevard’s audited financial statements, which will by presented in Boulevard’s preliminary proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate AgroFresh’s business. Additional Information This document may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the Proposed Transaction. This material is not a substitute for the definitive proxy statement to be filed by Boulevard with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the Proposed Transaction. Stockholders of Boulevard and other interested persons are advised to read when available, Boulevard’s preliminary proxy statement and definitive proxy statement in connection with Boulevard’s solicitation of proxies for its special meeting of stockholders to vote on the Proposed Transaction because these documents will contain important information regarding the Proposed Transaction and related matters. Such persons can also read Boulevard’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, for a description of the security holdings of the Boulevard officers and directors and their respective interest as security holders, or otherwise, in the successful consummation of the Proposed Transaction. The definitive proxy statement will be mailed to Boulevard’s stockholders as of a record date to be established for voting on the Proposed Transaction. Stockholders will also be able to obtain a copy of such documents, without charge, by directing a request to Boulevard Acquisition Corp., 399 Park Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10022. These documents, once available, and Boulevard’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 can be obtained, without charge, at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s internet site (http://www.sec.gov). Participants in the Business Combination Boulevard and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Boulevard in connection with the Proposed Transaction. Information regarding the officers and directors of Boulevard is available in Boulevard’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants will also be included in the definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents filed or to be filed by Boulevard with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the Proposed Transaction. References to “Dow” mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated affiliates, unless otherwise expressly noted; AgroFresh, SmartFresh, RipeLock, AdvanStore and the Dow Diamond logo are trademarks of Dow or an affiliated company of Dow.

Disclaimer

1


TM Presenters Stephen S. Trevor Chief Executive Officer President & Director Boulevard Acquisition Corp Tom Macphee Chief Executive Officer AgroFresh Inc. 2 TM


TM Investment Thesis 1 2 3 5 6 Strong Macro Environment Driven by Global Food Demand Growth Global Ag Innovator Providing Freshness Solutions for Fruits and Vegetables Multiple Paths for Continued Profitable Growth Attractive Financial Profile Unmatched Industry Credibility and Expertise Strong and Sustainable Industry Position 4 3 TM


TM $56 $77 $95 47% 52% 56% 2012 2013 2014 Business Overview Geographic Reach Robust Financial Performance Service or Repacking Center Sales Office R&D Center Global Headquarters Geographic Presence (1) EBITDA margin calculated as Pro Forma EBITDA divided by Pro Forma net sales. Pro forma net sales and Pro forma EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. See appendix for reconciliation to US GAAP financial statements. (2) The translation impact of the EURO and Australian Dollar for 2012, 2013 and 2014 have been adjusted to a constant currency basis with the 2015 and 2016 forecasts. See appendix for more information. Pro Forma EBITDA(1)(2) % Margin AgroFreshTM at a Glance 2014 Key Statistics PF Net Sales of $169mm(1)(2) PF EBITDA of $95mm(1)(2) PF EBITDA margin 56%(1)(2) CapEx ~1% of sales Global solutions provider focused on freshness of produce Unique, sustainable business model High touch; asset light Proven track record of innovation and growth Highly respected through the value chain Strong position today; Well positioned for future growth ($ in millions) 4


TM Fruits & Vegetables 44% Roots & Tubers 20% Cereals 19% Milk 8% Meat 4% Oilseeds & Pulses 3% Fish & Seafood 2% AgroFreshTM Mission Loss & Waste by Weight(1) Total Waste 40% Total Waste 20% (1) Source: World Resources Institute, June 2013. (2) Source: Tesco consumer survey, October 2013. Our Mission: To improve the availability, quality and freshness of produce to all consumers Loss & Waste by Category(2) 5


TM Strong Macro Trends Global Food Demand Growth World Population Growing (Population in billions) Arable Land per Capita Decreasing (Land in hectares) Source: UNFAO, OECD. 6 0 2 4 6 8 10 1965 1975 1985 1995 2005 2015 2025 2035 2045 Developed Countries Developing Countries 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 1965 1975 1985 1995 2005 2015 2025 2035 2045 Waste reduction can contribute meaningfully to feeding the world’s growing population Customer pays for “peace of mind“ (quality, efficacy, service)


TM AgroFreshTM Solutions Current AgroFresh Offerings Near-Term Offering Launches Innovative solution to improve fruit shelf life and quality Integrated chemistry / service offering Ethylene block technology Applied via proprietary technology Strong safety profile, with no residue Pre-harvest tool that enhances the size, color and taste of fruit Harvest management tool 100+ customers High customer retention High demand Proprietary sensor technology Enhances customer confidence Adjusts atmospheric conditions real-time through advanced data monitoring Capitalizes on significant untapped growth opportunity Innovative banana quality management system Ability to pace banana ripening Economic benefits to brand owners, retailers and consumers Launch: 2002 2015E Sales: $161mm Potential Growth: Medium Launch: 2013 2015E Sales: $15mm Potential Growth: High Launch: 2016/2017 2015E Sales: N/A Potential Growth: High Limited Launch: 2015 2015E Sales: $1mm Potential Growth: High 7


TM AgroFreshTM 1-MCP: Freshness Solutions for Each Step of the Value Chain Preharvest Storage Retail Consumer Increases size Improves color Manages harvest window and labor Maintains firmness Marketing flexibility Better appearance Improves pack-out Opens longerdistance markets Better appearance, improves buyer experience Reduces shrinkage Increases marketability Better tasting Longer lasting P Packing / Distribution 8


TM 11% 50% 22% 35% Untreated SmartFresh Consumer Responses Proven Results with SmartFreshTM 0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75% Quality / Freshness Prices Variety Promotions Cleanliness % of Respondents Most Important To Customers Freshness of Paramount Importance Source: Online survey conducted by Oliver Wyman and Ipsos Interactive with 8,750 respondents. ACNielsen taste tests conducted with Australian apples in four outlets of two major German retailers with more than 400 consumers in April 2007. Note: ACNielsen in-store taste tests have shown a clear consumer preference for crunchier apples. The test apples were kept for ten days at room temperature after controlled atmosphere storage. Not Firm Very Firm 9


TM Sustainable Competitive Advantage Extensive Technical Know-How Customer Retention Originated product category in produce with 12 years of commercial experience Exclusive database produce physiology and customer preferences Over 400 registrations globally Difficult and Costly to Replicate Compelling Value to Cost Customer loyalty and rebate program Complementary suite of offerings (Harvista and AdvanStore) Produce expertise Established global footprint Significant investment in technology, registration, distribution, operations Uniquely qualified R&D and management talent < ½ penny per apple secures quality Extends season and creates export opportunities of mindservice) High Customer Touch High customer trust in product efficacy Year round customer interface Extensive customer-specific experience 10


TM AgroFreshTM Team Tom Macphee CEO 37 years of experience in the chemical industry Executive oversight of AgroFresh business for 5 years Led corporate development for Rohm & Haas, M&A for Dow for a combined 16 years Stan Howell President Joined AgroFresh in 2014 39 years of industry experience Commercial Leader for Dow AgroSciences North America region for 12 years Vast experience in agricultural chemicals including specialty markets Mark Zettler Vice President, R&D & Regulatory Affairs Joined AgroFresh in 2013 26 years of industry experience Joined Dow in 1988 as a research scientist and has held positions as Global R&D Leader in New Business and New Product Development Peter Vriends Head of EMEA(1) & Asia Joined AgroFresh in 2003 28 years of industry experience Previously held positions at Suterra Europe, International Employees One of the most talented teams in the industry Includes 50 scientists (30 PhDs / M.S.) responsible for over 60 patents ~75% of employees in touch with customers Scott Harker, Head of N. America, Australia & New Zealand Joined AgroFresh in 2007 35 years of industry experience 25 years working with current customer base Previously held positions with Sinclair Systems International, Crown Label, Inc. (1) Europe, Middle East and Africa 11 TM Eagle’s Flight Benelux, Ardo and Scotts International


TM AgroFreshTM Growth Strategy and Philosophy Strengthen further existing franchise Intellectual property, customer relationships, profitability, industry awareness S Penetrate apple segment further Short term storage, regional expansion P Extend to other fruits Bananas (RipeLock E Expand into other offerings Pre-harvest including SmartFreshAdvanStore E Diversify via acquisitions and alliances D 12 pears, plums, avocados, etc. (Harvista™; SmartFresh™ linkage); AdvanStore™


Harvista TM -Harvest Management Offering Allows better control of harvest extend natural ripening; labor management; increase color and size Expanded launch in 2014 in both the Northwest and Eastern US Significant commercial launch in Turkey this year Highly complementary with SmartFresh Tree Treated with Untreated Tree Source: Business management. Note: Orchard located in Ontario, Canada, 2013. 13


AdvanStore  TM a Controlled Atmosphere Storage Platform Provides advanced monitoring of fresh fruit while in storage Taps into our extensive database on ripening and physiology Further enhances existing customer relationships from SmartFresh Overview Next Steps Development of equipment to monitor carbon dioxide, oxygen and ethylene; dose and monitor SmartFresh (1-MCP) Development of package of services with annual contract Complete testing and launch 14


RipeLock TM Proprietary Solution for Bananas & Other Fruits Bananas Untreated Bananas Banana Purchase Decision Drivers Ripeness 44% Color 35% Price 15% Brightness 4% Other 2% Extend optimal color stage Reduce split peel, a significant issue SmartFreshTM technology + proprietary, patented bag Expandable to other fruits (melons, papayas) 4 Days After Simulated Delivery to Retailer Source: Tragon consumer study, March 2005. 15 “yellow life”


Harvista TM Multiple Paths for Continued Profitable Growth Organic Opportunities Acquisitions and Alliances Further SmartFreshTM penetration Geographic Existing produce New produce full commercialization New offerings Complementary offering opportunities Potential M&A targets include Food, Ag, service and other related opportunities Alliances as asset light route to expanding service offering Capitalize on reputation as preferred channel to market for post-harvest to expand offerings 16 TM


Financial and Transaction Overview TM


TM $119 $147 $169 $177 $190 2012A 2013A 2014A 2015E 2016E $56 $77 $95 $100 $104 2012A 2013A 2014A 2015E 2016E (1) Pro forma net sales and Pro forma EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. See appendix for reconciliation to US GAAP financial statements. (2) The translation impact of the EURO and Australian Dollar for 2012, 2013 and 2014 have been adjusted to a constant currency basis to be consistent with the foreign exchange rate used in the 2015 and 2016 forecasts. See appendix for more information. (3) EBITDA forecasts for 2015 and 2016 exclude depreciation and amortization, certain tax related items, acquisition-related costs for integration and transition, and R&D spending for certain projects that are not expected to continue at current levels. The 2015 EBITDA forecast reflects estimates for stand-alone costs outside the Dow ownership structure as if the acquisition had occurred on Jan 1, 2015. (4) Cash Conversion defined as EBITDA less CapEx divided by EBITDA. (5) See footnote 3 on page 19 for FCF calculation details. Highly Attractive Financial Profile Pro Forma Net Sales(1)(2) ($ in millions) Pro Forma EBITDA(1)(2)(3) ($ in millions) Key Metrics(1)(2)(3)(4)(5) 2012 - 2016E Sales CAGR: 12% EBITDA CAGR: 17% 2015E EBITDA Margin: 57% Cash Conversion: 98% FCF Yield: 10.6% 17


TM AgroFreshTM Sponsorship Best in class global investment manager with ~$13bn under management Expertise in sourcing, developing, growing, financing and selling businesses Proven track record of over 25 years Representative Chemical / Industrial Transaction Experience(1) (1) There are material differences between the Potential Transactions listed above and the transaction contemplated by Boulevard, including without limitation: (i) some of the investments did not result in control investments when control was acquired, generally the owners did not seek to replace management or gain operational control (ii) for most of the companies listed, acquisitions were made over time in the fulcrum debt securities of the issuers that were equitized in reorganizations. These transactions have aspects that are materially different from the Potential Transaction contemplated by Boulevard. (2) Excludes Corporate of ~1%. Premiere global chemical company Sales of $58bn in 2014 Sales in ~180 countries Performance Plastics 38% Performance Materials & Chemicals 26% Infrastructure Solutions 14% Agricultural Sciences 13% Consumer Solutions 8% 2014 Sales by Segment(2) 18


TM Post Transaction Ownership(4) Transaction Overview Pro Forma Valuation (1) 5.513 million Boulevard Acquisition Corp. Founder Shares issued at IPO, which includes 4.134 million shares and an additional 1.378 million incentive shares that the Boulevard Acquisition Corp. Founders will receive if within the first 5 years, the Company's stock price is above $13/share for a specified period. (2) Pro forma EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. EBITDA forecasts for 2015 and 2016 exclude depreciation and amortization, certain tax related items, acquisition-related costs for integration and transition, and R&D spending for certain projects that are not expected to continue at current levels. The 2015 EBITDA forecast reflects estimates for stand-alone costs outside the Dow ownership structure as if the acquisition had occurred on Jan 1, 2015. (3) Forecast EBITDA less cash interest (assumed rate of 5.25%), less cash taxes (assumed rate of 37%), less increase in working capital, less capex. (4) Management team will be given equity to align incentives. Pro forma firm value of $879 million Dow expects to be paid $626 million in cash and issued 18.4mm shares for AgroFreshTM at close Committed financing ($425 million term loan B) Incremental $9 million equity invested by Avenue Capital Closing of the transaction is expected in 2H 2015 ($ in millions, except per share values) Sources and Uses Pro Forma ($ in mm) 6/30/2015 Boulevard Share Price $10.00 Shares Outstanding(1) 45.434 Equity Value $454 Plus: Net Debt 425 Firm Value $879 Firm Value / EBITDA(2) 2015E $100 8.7x 2016E 104 8.4 FCF(3) Yield 2015E $48 10.6% 2016E 48 10.6 Net Debt / 2015E EBITDA 4.2x Dow 40% Public Ownership 49% Boulevard / Avenue 11% Sources $ % Total Cash from Existing Boulevard Shareholders $221 26% New Debt 425 51 Dow Receiving Shares 184 22 Additional Avenue Investment 9 1 Total Sources $838 100% Uses $ % Total Purchase of AgroFresh $810 97% Transaction Fees and Other Expenses 28 3 Total Uses $838 100% 19


TM 10.6% 3.6% 4.2% 4.5% 5.6% 2.2% 2.5% 2.8% 5.1% 3.1% 4.0% 4.9% 4.0% Agrofresh FMC Monsanto Syngenta Platform Frutarom Novozymes Chr Hansen Naturex Croda Victrex Balchem Ecolab 8.7x 14.8x 12.1x 12.1x 11.2x 21.0x 19.7x 15.8x 13.5x 13.7x 12.9x 12.3x 13.6x AgroFresh Platform Monsanto Syngenta FMC Chr Hansen Novozymes Frutarom Naturex Croda Victrex Balchem Ecolab Valuation Benchmarking Boulevard will acquire AgroFreshTM at a meaningful discount to peer trading levels. 2015E FCF Yield(2) Firm Value / 2015E(1) EBITDA Median: 12.1x Median: 17.8x Source: Public filings, Wall Street Research, and FactSet as of 4/29/2015. (1) EBITDA forecast for 2015 excludes depreciation and amortization, certain tax related items, acquisition-related costs for integration and transition, and R&D spending for certain projects that are not expected to continue at current levels. The 2015 EBITDA forecast reflects estimates for stand-alone costs outside the Dow ownership structure as if the acquisition had occurred on Jan 1, 2015. (2) Defined as (Cash Flow from Operations CapEx) / Equity Value. See footnote 3 on page 19 for AgroFresh FCF calculation details. (3) LTM Cash Flow from Operations. Median: 4.4% Median: 2.6% Median: 4.0% - AgChem Comps Food / Ingredients Specialties Service Oriented Comps High Margin / High Value Specialties Median: 12.9x Median: 13.6x Median: 4.0% (3) 20 TM TM


TM 98% 85% 80% 76% 75% 87% 80% 77% 56% 74% 68% 68% 75% Agrofresh Platform Monsanto FMC Syngenta Frutarom Novozymes Chr Hansen Naturex Balchem Croda Victrex Ecolab 57% 31% 23% 22% 20% 34% 33% 19% 14% 44% 28% 25% 21% Agrofresh Monsanto Platform FMC Syngenta NovozymesChr Hansen Frutarom Naturex Victrex Croda Balchem Ecolab Key Performance Indicator Benchmarking 2015E EBITDA Margin 2015E Cash Conversion(2) Source: Public filings, Wall Street Research, and FactSet as of 4/29/2015. (1) See Note 1 on page 20. (2) Defined as (EBITDA less CapEx ) / EBITDA. Service Oriented Comps High Margin / High Value Specialties - AgChem Comps Food / Ingredients Specialties Median: 22% Median: 26% Median: 78% Median: 79% Median: 68% Median: 28% Median: 21% Median: 75% 21 TM TM (1)


TM Anticipated Transaction Timeline Date Event April 30th Business Combination Agreement Executed Transaction Announced Mid May Preliminary Proxy Materials Filed with SEC Late June Set Record Date for Shareholder Vote Mid July Mail Final Proxy Materials to Shareholders Late July Hold Shareholder Vote and Close Transaction 22 Note: Timeline subject to SEC review and comment process, the timing of which cannot be predicted.


Appendix TM


TM 2012 2013 2014 US GAAP Net Sales(1) 128.4 $ 158.8 $ 180.5 $ Less adjustment for deferred income(2) (2.7) (2.0) (2.0) Foreign currency adjustment(3) (6.3) (10.2) (9.2) Pro Forma Net Sales(7) 119.4 $ 146.6 $ 169.3 $ US GAAP Net Income(1) 13.2 $ 27.5 $ 27.9 $ Provision for Income taxes(1) 16.3 25.1 41.4 Depreciation and Amortization(4) 30.8 30.8 30.4 Less adjustment for deferred income(2) (2.7) (2.0) (2.0) Discovery R&D project expense(5) 6.4 7.1 5.8 Adjustment for stand-alone run rate costs(6) (3.5) (4.5) (3.7) Foreign currency adjustment(3) (4.2) (7.1) (4.9) Pro Forma EBITDA(7) 56.3 $ 76.9 $ 94.9 $ Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures ($ in millions) 23 (1) Per the audited Combined Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income of The AgroFresh Business for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. (2) Adjustment to exclude deferred income related to a strategic alliance, which is not expected to be recurring. (3) Represents an estimate to adjust the translation impact of the EURO and Australian Dollar to a constant currency basis of 1.10 EURO to USD and .75 AUS to USD. (4) Per the audited Combined Statements of Cash Flows of The AgroFresh Business for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. (5) Represents an adjustment to add back expenses for certain R&D projects that are not expected to continue at current levels. (6) Reflects an adjustment to increase administrative and operational costs to the estimated stand-alone run rate of $7.7 million per year after the acquisition closes. (7) Non-GAAP financial measure.

 

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