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8-K filed December 5, 2022, 6:59 PM ET CIK 0001821075
M&A confidence high sentiment neutral materiality 0.85

Appreciate Holdings, Inc.: auditor change — Appreciate Holdings closes $312M business combination with Renters Warehouse, new equity facility

Appreciate Holdings, Inc.

Executive movements

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Appointed

Scott Honour

Director
Appreciate Holdings, Inc.
Effective
2022-11-29
Filed
December 5, 2022, 6:59 PM ET
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
Appointed

Marcy Haymaker

Director
Appreciate Holdings, Inc.
Effective
2022-11-29
Filed
December 5, 2022, 6:59 PM ET
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
Appointed

Kevin Ortner

President
Appreciate Holdings, Inc.
Effective
2022-11-29
Filed
December 5, 2022, 6:59 PM ET
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
Appointed

Nolan Jacobson

Chief Financial Officer
Appreciate Holdings, Inc.
Effective
2022-11-29
Filed
December 5, 2022, 6:59 PM ET
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
Appointed

Christopher Laurence

Chief Executive Officer
Appreciate Holdings, Inc.
Effective
2022-11-29
Filed
December 5, 2022, 6:59 PM ET
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
Appointed

William Bush

Director
Appreciate Holdings, Inc.
Effective
2022-11-29
Filed
December 5, 2022, 6:59 PM ET
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
Appointed

Laurie A. Hawkes

Chairman
Appreciate Holdings, Inc.
Effective
2022-11-29
Filed
December 5, 2022, 6:59 PM ET
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
Appointed

Douglas Bergeron

Director
Appreciate Holdings, Inc.
Effective
2022-11-29
Filed
December 5, 2022, 6:59 PM ET
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
Appointed

Gloria Fu

Director
Appreciate Holdings, Inc.
Effective
2022-11-29
Filed
December 5, 2022, 6:59 PM ET
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
Appointed

M. Joseph Beck

Director
Appreciate Holdings, Inc.
Effective
2022-11-29
Filed
December 5, 2022, 6:59 PM ET
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
Appointed

Todd Jable

Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Appreciate Holdings, Inc.
Effective
2022-11-29
Filed
December 5, 2022, 6:59 PM ET
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022

Key facts

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Auditor Changes SEC 8-K Item 4.01/4.02 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. dismissed Withum Smith+Brown, PC as its auditor.

Action
dismissal
Auditor
Withum Smith+Brown, PC
Successor
Boulay PLLP
Exact text from the filing
Withum Smith+Brown, PC ("Withum"), the Company's independent registered public accounting firm prior to the Business Combination was informed that it would be replaced as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm.
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Auditor Changes SEC 8-K Item 4.01/4.02 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. engaged Boulay PLLP as its auditor.

Action
engagement
Auditor
Boulay PLLP
Exact text from the filing
the Board approved the engagement of Boulay PLLP ("Boulay") as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Scott Honour was appointed as Director at Appreciate Holdings, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Marcy Haymaker was appointed as Director at Appreciate Holdings, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Kevin Ortner was appointed as President at Appreciate Holdings, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
President
Exact text from the filing
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Nolan Jacobson was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Appreciate Holdings, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Chief Financial Officer
Exact text from the filing
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Christopher Laurence was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Appreciate Holdings, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Chief Executive Officer
Exact text from the filing
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

William Bush was appointed as Director at Appreciate Holdings, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Laurie A. Hawkes was appointed as Chairman at Appreciate Holdings, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Chairman
Exact text from the filing
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Douglas Bergeron was appointed as Director at Appreciate Holdings, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Gloria Fu was appointed as Director at Appreciate Holdings, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
View on SEC.gov
Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

M. Joseph Beck was appointed as Director at Appreciate Holdings, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Todd Jable was appointed as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Appreciate Holdings, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Exact text from the filing
The following persons are serving as executive officers and directors of the Company upon the Closing, with four (4) having been named as executive officers effective upon the Closing on November 29, 2022
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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.95

Appreciate Holdings, Inc.: Ratified and readopted the code of ethics with clarifications on permitted conduct and reporting procedures (effective 2022-11-29).

Change
code of ethics
Effective
2022-11-29
Exact text from the filing
Item 5.05. Amendment to the Registrant’s Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics. On November 29, 2022, in connection with the Closing, the Company’s board of directors ratified and readopted PTIC II’s code of ethics (the “ Code ”) applicable to the Company’s employees, officers and directors. The Code clarifies (i) the types of permitted conduct under the Code, including business activities and opportunities and (ii) procedures for the reporting, oversight and investigation of alleged violations of the Code.
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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.95

Appreciate Holdings, Inc.: Amended and restated bylaws to reflect name change and provide for go-forward governance consistent with investor rights agreement and charter (effective 2022-11-29).

Change
bylaw amendment
Effective
2022-11-29
Exact text from the filing
Amended and Restated Bylaws In connection with the Closing of the Business Combination, the Company’s bylaws were amended and restated to reflect the Company’s name change in connection with the Business Combination and to provide for the go-forward governance of the Company in a manner consistent with the Investor Rights Agreement, the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and applicable law.
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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.95

Appreciate Holdings, Inc.: Ceased being a shell company as a result of the business combination (effective 2022-11-29).

Change
shell status
Effective
2022-11-29
Exact text from the filing
Item 5.06. Change in Shell Company Status. As a result of the Business Combination, the Company ceased being a shell company.
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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.95

Appreciate Holdings, Inc.: Amended and restated certificate of incorporation to change company name, remove blank check provisions, modify amendment vote requirement, and other governance changes (effective 2022-11-29).

Change
charter amendment
Effective
2022-11-29
Exact text from the filing
Item 3.03. Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation Immediately prior to the Closing of the Business Combination, PTIC II’s certificate of incorporation, dated November 29, 2022 (the “ Charter ”), was further amended and restated to: (a) change the post-combination company’s name to Appreciate Holdings, Inc., and remove certain provisions related to PTIC II’s status as a blank check company; (b) provide that any amendment to the Charter may only be amended by the affirmative vote of 80% of the total voting power of all shares entitled to vote generally in the election of directors; (d) provide that shares of Class B Common Stock shall be permitted to exchange one (1) share of Class B Common Stock for one (1) share of Class A Common Stock; (e) provide that shares of Class B Common Stock do not participate in dividends or distributions declared by the Board; (f) provide that the Board of Directors (acting by affirmative, majori
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M&A Transactions SEC 8-K Item 2.01/5.01 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. underwent a change of control involving Renters Warehouse for $312,000,000 (closed 2022-11-29).

Action
change of control
Counterparty
Renters Warehouse
Consideration
$312,000,000
Closing
2022-11-29
Exact text from the filing
into a Material Definitive Agreement. The Consideration Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement: ● the cumulative value of the business combination consideration was $312,000,000; ● Each share of PTIC II Class B Common Stock that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Closing was converted into one (1) share of PTIC II Class A Common
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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. entered into Business Combination Agreement with PTIC II and Rolling Renters Warehouse Unitholders valued at Aggregate consideration of $312,000,000 and 31,200,000 shares of Class B Common Stock (effective 2022-11-29).

Action
entry
Agreement
merger
Counterparty
PTIC II and Rolling Renters Warehouse Unitholders
Value
Aggregate consideration of $312,000,000 and 31,200,000 shares of Class B Common Stock
Effective
2022-11-29
Exact text from the filing
The Consideration Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement: ● the cumulative value of the business combination consideration was $312,000,000;
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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. entered into Tax Receivable Agreement with TRA Party Representative and TRA Parties valued at Appreciate will pay 85% of tax savings from certain tax attributes (effective 2022-11-29).

Action
entry
Counterparty
TRA Party Representative and TRA Parties
Value
Appreciate will pay 85% of tax savings from certain tax attributes
Effective
2022-11-29
Exact text from the filing
On November 29, 2022, in connection with the closing of the Business Combination (the “ Closing ”), the Company entered into the Tax Receivable Agreement (the “ Tax Receivable Agreement ”) with the TRA Party Representative (as defined in the Tax Receivable Agreement) and the TRA Parties (as defined in the Tax Receivable Agreement).
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Shareholder Votes SEC 8-K Item 5.07 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. shareholders approved PTIC II Charter Amendment Proposal at the 2022-11-18 meeting.

Proposal
charter amendment
Outcome
passed
Meeting
2022-11-18
Exact text from the filing
Proposal No. 1—The PTIC II Charter Amendment Proposal Common Stock Votes For Common Stock Votes Against Common Stock Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 20,021,244 1,378,262 15,745 0
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Shareholder Votes SEC 8-K Item 5.07 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory Governing Documents Proposal 4F at the 2022-11-18 meeting.

Proposal
say on pay
Outcome
passed
Meeting
2022-11-18
Exact text from the filing
Proposal No. 4—The Advisory Governing Documents Proposals - Proposal 4F Common Stock Votes For Common Stock Votes Against Common Stock Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 20,020,944 1,378,293 16,014 0
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Shareholder Votes SEC 8-K Item 5.07 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory Governing Documents Proposal 4A at the 2022-11-18 meeting.

Proposal
say on pay
Outcome
passed
Meeting
2022-11-18
Exact text from the filing
Proposal No. 4—The Advisory Governing Documents Proposals - Proposal 4A Common Stock Votes For Common Stock Votes Against Common Stock Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 20,021,275 1,378,262 15,714 0
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Shareholder Votes SEC 8-K Item 5.07 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. shareholders approved The Equity Incentive Plan Proposal at the 2022-11-18 meeting.

Proposal
equity plan
Outcome
passed
Meeting
2022-11-18
Exact text from the filing
Proposal No. 6—The Equity Incentive Plan Proposal Common Stock Votes For Common Stock Votes Against Common Stock Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 18,723,638 2,345,336 346,277 0
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Shareholder Votes SEC 8-K Item 5.07 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory Governing Documents Proposal 4E at the 2022-11-18 meeting.

Proposal
say on pay
Outcome
passed
Meeting
2022-11-18
Exact text from the filing
Proposal No. 4—The Advisory Governing Documents Proposals - Proposal 4E Common Stock Votes For Common Stock Votes Against Common Stock Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 18,723,642 2,345,363 346,246 0
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Shareholder Votes SEC 8-K Item 5.07 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. shareholders approved The Appreciate Charter Proposal at the 2022-11-18 meeting.

Proposal
charter amendment
Outcome
passed
Meeting
2022-11-18
Exact text from the filing
Proposal No. 3—The Appreciate Charter Proposal Common Stock Votes For Common Stock Votes Against Common Stock Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 20,021,275 1,378,262 15,714 0
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Shareholder Votes SEC 8-K Item 5.07 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory Governing Documents Proposal 4G at the 2022-11-18 meeting.

Proposal
say on pay
Outcome
passed
Meeting
2022-11-18
Exact text from the filing
Proposal No. 4—The Advisory Governing Documents Proposals - Proposal 4G Common Stock Votes For Common Stock Votes Against Common Stock Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 19,918,408 1,480,829 16,014 0
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Shareholder Votes SEC 8-K Item 5.07 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory Governing Documents Proposal 4B at the 2022-11-18 meeting.

Proposal
say on pay
Outcome
passed
Meeting
2022-11-18
Exact text from the filing
Proposal No. 4—The Advisory Governing Documents Proposals - Proposal 4B Common Stock Votes For Common Stock Votes Against Common Stock Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 20,021,275 1,378,262 15,714 0
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Shareholder Votes SEC 8-K Item 5.07 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory Governing Documents Proposal 4D at the 2022-11-18 meeting.

Proposal
say on pay
Outcome
passed
Meeting
2022-11-18
Exact text from the filing
Proposal No. 4—The Advisory Governing Documents Proposals - Proposal 4D Common Stock Votes For Common Stock Votes Against Common Stock Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 19,053,874 2,345,363 16,014 0
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Shareholder Votes SEC 8-K Item 5.07 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. shareholders approved The Business Combination Proposal at the 2022-11-18 meeting.

Proposal
merger approval
Outcome
passed
Meeting
2022-11-18
Exact text from the filing
Proposal No. 2—The Business Combination Proposal : Common Stock Votes For Common Stock Votes Against Common Stock Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 20,021,244 1,378,293 15,714 0
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Shareholder Votes SEC 8-K Item 5.07 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. shareholders approved The Nasdaq Proposal at the 2022-11-18 meeting.

Outcome
passed
Meeting
2022-11-18
Exact text from the filing
Proposal No. 5—The Nasdaq Proposal Common Stock Votes For Common Stock Votes Against Common Stock Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 19,388,446 2,011,091 15,714 0
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Shareholder Votes SEC 8-K Item 5.07 confidence 0.9

Appreciate Holdings, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory Governing Documents Proposal 4C at the 2022-11-18 meeting.

Proposal
say on pay
Outcome
passed
Meeting
2022-11-18
Exact text from the filing
Proposal No. 4—The Advisory Governing Documents Proposals - Proposal 4C Common Stock Votes For Common Stock Votes Against Common Stock Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 20,021,944 1,378,593 15,714 0
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