M&A
confidence high
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materiality 0.75
IX Acquisition Corp. enters definitive merger with AERKOMM Inc.; implied enterprise value $400M
IX Acquisition Corp.
- Implied enterprise value $400M; closing consideration 50% at $11.50/share, 50% as Class D incentive equity.
- Minimum PIPE of $30M (best efforts $65M) at $11.50/share; SAFE investment minimum $15M.
- Post-closing company renamed AKOM Inc.; SPCA will domesticate from Cayman to Delaware before close.
- Lock-up of 12 months for all merger consideration shares; termination fees up to $12M if alternative deal.
- Board: Sponsor gets 2 seats, Company gets 4-5 seats, mutual independent directors; terms included.