The Non-Redemption Agreements and PIPE Agreement are not expected to increase the likelihood that the Business Combination is approved by Company’s stockholders, and are expected to increase the amount of funds that remain in the Trust Account following the Special Meeting, relative to the amount of funds that would be expected to be remaining in the Trust Account following the Special Meeting had the Non-Redemption Agreements and PIPE Agreement not been entered into and the shares subject to such agreements had been redeemed.
The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the form of Non-Redemption Agreement (no-cash), the form of Non-Redemption Agreement, and the PIPE Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and 10.2, and 10.3 respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.
.Registration Rights Agreement
Pursuant to the Non-Redemption Agreements, each Non-Redeeming Stockholder receiving Bonus Shares is entitled to enter into and become a party to and that certain Amended and Restated Registration Right Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), to be entered into at the closing of the Business Combination, among the Company, Sponsor and the other parties thereto, and pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, such Non-Redeeming Stockholder is entitled to certain customary registration rights with respect to the Bonus Shares issued pursuant the Non-Redemption Agreements.
The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the form of Registration Rights Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 10.4, and incorporated herein by reference.
Important Information About the Business Combination and Where to Find It
The Business Combination will be submitted to the stockholders of the Company for their consideration. The Company has filed a definitive proxy statement of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), copies of which were mailed to all Company stockholders of record as of June 1, 2023, the record date established for voting on the proposed Business Combination, beginning on or about June 16, 2023. The Company also plans to file other documents with the SEC regarding the Business Combination. The Company’s stockholders and other interested persons are advised to read the definitive proxy statement, as well as all other relevant materials filed or that will be filed with the SEC, in connection with the Company’s solicitation of proxies for its special meeting of stockholders to be held to approve, among other things, the proposed Business Combination, because these documents will contain important information about the Company, Company, BT HoldCo, BT OpCo, BT Assets and the proposed Business Combination. Stockholders may also obtain a copy of the definitive proxy statement, as well as other documents filed with the SEC regarding the Business Combination and other documents filed with the SEC by the Company, without charge, at the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to Cody Slach or Alex Kovtun, (949) 574-3860, GSRM@gatewayir.com.
Participants in the Solicitation
The Company, BT HoldCo, BT OpCo, BT Assets and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of the Company’s stockholders in connection with the Business Combination. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the Company’s stockholders in connection with the Business Combination is set forth in the Company’s definitive proxy statement that has been filed with the SEC. Investors and security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names of the Company’s directors and executive officers in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests are included in the definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials filed with the SEC. Stockholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the definitive proxy statement carefully before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources indicated above.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information included herein and in any oral statements made in connection herewith include “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 “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target” or other similar expressions