(1) | The Business Combination Proposal—To consider and vote upon a proposal to approve the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 11, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with its terms, the “MIPA”), a copy of which is attached to the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus as Annex A, by and among the Company, Lionheart II Holdings, LLC, a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Opco”), the MSP Purchased Companies (as defined in the MIPA) (collectively, “MSP”), the members of MSP (the “Members”), and John H. Ruiz, in his capacity as the representative of the Members (the “Members’ Representative”), and the transactions contemplated thereby. Pursuant to the MIPA, the Members will sell and assign all of their membership interests in MSP to Opco in exchange for non-economic voting shares of Class V common stock, par value $0.0001, of the Company (“Class V Common Stock”) and non-voting economic Class B Units of Opco (“Class B Units,” and each pair consisting of one share of Class V Common Stock and one Class B Unit, an “Up-C Unit”) (such transaction, the “Business Combination”). Following the closing of the Business Combination (the “Closing”), the Company will be organized in an “Up-C” structure in which all of the business of MSP and its subsidiaries will be held directly or indirectly by Opco, and the Company will own all of the voting economic Class A Units of Opco and the Members and their designees will own all of the non-voting economic Class B Units in accordance with the terms of the first amended and restated limited liability company agreement of Opco (the “LLC Agreement”). Each Up-C Unit may be exchanged for either, at the Company’s option, (a) cash or (b) one share of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001, of the Company (“Class A Common Stock”), subject to the provisions set forth in the LLC Agreement. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the MIPA, the aggregate consideration to be paid to the Members (or their designees) will consist of (i) 3,250,000,000 Up-C Units and (ii) rights to receive payments under the tax receivable agreement to be entered into at the Closing. Of the Up-C Units to be issued to certain Members at Closing, 6,000,000 (the “Escrow Units”) will be deposited into an escrow account with Continental Stock Transfer and Trust Company to satisfy any indemnification claims that may be brought pursuant to the MIPA. Additionally, in connection with the Business Combination, the Company intends, subject to compliance with applicable law, to declare a dividend comprising approximately 1,029,000,000 newly issued warrants, each to purchase one share of Class A Common Stock for an exercise price of $11.50 per share (the “New Warrants”), conditioned upon the consummation of any redemptions by the holders of Class A Common Stock and the Closing, to the holders of record of the Class A Common Stock as of the close of business on the date of Closing (the “Closing Date”), after giving effect to the waiver of the right, title and interest in, to or under, participation in any such dividend by the Members, on behalf of themselves and any of their designees. Following the Closing, the Company will have two classes of authorized common stock. The shares of Class A Common Stock and Class V Common Stock each will be entitled to one vote per share on matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of the Class V Common Stock will not have any of the economic rights (including rights to dividends and distributions upon liquidation) provided to holders of the Class A Common Stock. Following the Closing, assuming no additional redemptions by Public Stockholders (after giving effect to the redemption of 10,946,369 shares of Class A Common Stock in connection with the Company stockholder vote to approve the Extension Amendment (as defined below)) (the “no redemption scenario”) and excluding the impact on any outstanding warrants and New Warrants, John H. Ruiz, the CEO and founder of MSP, and Frank C. Quesada, the CLO of MSP, will together control approximately 92.58% of the combined voting power of the capital stock of the Company (assuming no attributed ownership based on Messrs. Ruiz and Quesada’s investment in VRM) (the “Business Combination Proposal”). Such ownership percentages will be affected by the level of redemptions by Public Stockholders and the exercise of outstanding warrants or New Warrants. See “Summary—Ownership of the Post- Combination Company”; |
(2) | The Nasdaq Proposal—To consider and vote upon a proposal to approve, for purposes of complying with applicable listing rules of The Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) the issuance of more than 20% of the issued and outstanding common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company and voting power in connection with the Business Combination (the “Nasdaq Proposal”); |
(3) | The Charter Approval Proposal—To consider and vote upon a proposal to adopt the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Proposed Charter”) in the form attached to the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus as Annex B (the “Charter Approval Proposal”); |
(4) | The Non-Binding Governance Proposals—To consider and vote upon, on a non-binding advisory basis, the separate proposals with respect to certain governance provisions in the Proposed Charter in accordance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Non-Binding Governance Proposals”): |
a. | Proposal No. 4A: Change in Authorized Shares—To (i) increase the Company’s total number of authorized shares of capital stock from 111,000,000 shares to 8,760,000,000 shares of capital stock, (ii) increase the Company’s authorized Class A Common Stock from 100,000,000 shares to 5,500,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, (iii) create the Class V Common Stock, consisting of 3,250,000,000 authorized shares of Class V Common Stock and (iv) increase the Company’s authorized shares of Preferred Stock from 1,000,000 to 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock. |
b. | Proposal No. 4B: Dual-Class Stock—To provide for a capital structure pursuant to which there are two classes of common stock and in which, subject to applicable law and the rights, if any, of the holders of any outstanding series of Preferred Stock, the holders of outstanding shares of common stock of the Company will vote together as a single class on all matters with respect to which stockholders of the Company are entitled to vote under applicable law, the Proposed Charter or the Amended and Restated Bylaws, or upon which a vote of the stockholders generally entitled to vote is otherwise duly called for by the Company; provided, however, that except as may otherwise be required by applicable law, each holder of outstanding shares of common stock of the Company will not be entitled to vote on any amendment to the Proposed Charter that relates solely to the terms of one or more outstanding series of Preferred Stock (including, without limitation, the powers (including voting powers), if any, preferences and relative, participating, optional, special or other rights, if any, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, if any, of such series of Preferred Stock), if the holders of such affected series are entitled, either voting separately as a single class or together as a class with the holders of any other outstanding series of Preferred Stock, to vote thereon pursuant to the Proposed Charter or the Delaware General Corporation Law. In each such vote, the holders of Class A Common Stock and holders of Class V Common Stock will be entitled to one vote per share of Class A Common Stock or Class V Common Stock, respectively, including the election of directors and significant corporate transactions (such as a merger or other sale of the Company or its assets). |
c. | Proposal No. 4C: Removal of Directors—To provide that any director or the entire board of directors of the Post-Combination Company (the “Board”) may be removed (i) at any time prior to the Voting Rights Threshold Date by a simple majority voting together as a single class, with or without cause, notwithstanding the classification of the Board, and (ii) at any time from and after the Voting Rights Threshold Date, solely for cause and only by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 662∕3% of the voting power of all of the then outstanding shares of the Company generally entitled to vote thereon, voting together as a single class. |
d. | Proposal No. 4D: Required Stockholder Vote to Amend Certain Sections of the Proposed Charter—To provide that, in addition to any affirmative vote required by applicable law or the Proposed Charter, from and after the Voting Rights Threshold Date, the approval by affirmative vote of the holders of at least 662∕3% in voting power of the then outstanding shares of the Company generally entitled to vote is required to make any amendment to Article Seventh (Board of Directors) or Article Eighth (Written Consent of Stockholders) of the Proposed Charter. |
e. | Proposal No. 4E: Required Stockholder Vote to Amend the Amended and Restated Bylaws—To provide that, in addition to any affirmative vote required by the Proposed Charter, any bylaw that is to be made, altered, amended or repealed by the stockholders of the Company shall receive, at any time (i) prior to the Voting Rights Threshold Date, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority in voting power of the then outstanding shares of the Company generally entitled to vote, voting together as a single class, and (ii) from and after the Voting Rights Threshold Date, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 662∕3% in voting power of the then outstanding shares of stock of the Company generally entitled to vote, voting together as a single class. |
(5) | The Director Election Proposal—To consider and vote upon a proposal to elect seven directors to serve on the Board of Directors of the Post-Combination Company until the first annual meeting of stockholders following the Business Combination, in the case of Class I directors, the second annual meeting of stockholders following the Business Combination, in the case of Class II directors, and the third annual meeting of stockholders following the Business Combination, in the case of Class III directors, and, in each case, until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified (the “Director Election Proposal”); |
(6) | The Incentive Plan Proposal—To consider and vote upon a proposal to approve and adopt the MSP Recovery, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”) and the material terms thereunder (the “Equity Incentive Plan Proposal”). A copy of the Incentive Plan is attached to the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus as Annex J; and |
(7) | The Adjournment Proposal—To consider and vote upon a proposal to approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, (A) to ensure that any supplement or amendment to the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus that the Board of Directors of the Company (the “LCAP Board”) has determined in good faith is required by applicable law to be disclosed to Company stockholders and for such supplement or amendment to be promptly disseminated to Company stockholders prior to the Special Meeting, (B) if, as of the time for which the Special Meeting is originally scheduled, there are insufficient shares of common stock represented (either in person or by proxy) to constitute a quorum necessary to conduct business at the Special Meeting or (C) to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies if there are insufficient votes for, or otherwise in connection with, the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Charter Approval Proposal, the Director Election Proposal or the Incentive Plan Proposal (the “Adjournment Proposal” and, together with the Business Combination Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Charter Approval Proposal, the Non-Binding Governance Proposals, the Director Election Proposal and the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, each, a “Proposal” and collectively, the “Proposals”). |
| | By Order of the Board of Directors | |
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| | /s/ Ophir Sternberg | |
| | Ophir Sternberg | |
| | Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
Q: | WHAT IS THE BUSINESS COMBINATION? |
A: | Pursuant to the MIPA, the Members will sell and assign all of their membership interests in MSP to Opco in exchange for Up-C Units (or shares of Class A Common Stock). Following the Closing, the Company will be organized in an “Up-C” structure in which all of the business of MSP and its subsidiaries will be held directly or indirectly by Opco, and the Company will own all of the voting economic Class A Units of Opco and the Members or their designees will own all of the non-voting economic Class B Units of Opco in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement. Each Up-C Unit may be exchanged for either, at the Company’s option, (a) cash or (b) one share of Class A Common Stock, subject to the provisions set forth in the LLC Agreement. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the MIPA, the aggregate consideration to be paid to the Members (or their designees) will consist of (i) 3,250,000,000 Up-C Units and (ii) rights to receive payments under the tax receivable agreement to be entered into at the Closing. Of the Up-C Units to be issued to certain Members at Closing, 6,000,000 will be deposited into an escrow account with Continental Stock Transfer and Trust Company, to satisfy any indemnification claims that may be brought pursuant to the MIPA. Additionally, in connection with the Business Combination and to provide additional consideration to holders of Class A Common Stock that do not redeem their shares of Class A Common Stock, the Company intends, subject to compliance with applicable law, to declare a dividend comprising an aggregate of approximately 1,029,000,000 New Warrants, conditioned upon the consummation of any redemptions by the holders of Class A Common Stock and the Closing, to the holders of record of the Class A Common Stock as of the Closing Date, after giving effect to the waiver of the right, title and interest in, to or under, participation in any such dividend by the Members, on behalf of themselves and any of their designees. Following the Closing, the Company will have two classes of authorized common stock. The shares of Class A Common Stock and Class V Common Stock each will be entitled to one vote per share on matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. The holders of the Class V Common Stock will not have any of the economic rights (including rights to dividends and distributions upon liquidation) provided to holders of the Class A Common Stock. Following the Closing, assuming the no redemption scenario and excluding the impact on any outstanding warrants and New Warrants, John H. Ruiz, the CEO and founder of MSP, and Frank C. Quesada, the CLO of MSP, will together control approximately 92.58% of the combined voting power of the capital stock of the Company (assuming no attributed ownership based on Messrs. Ruiz and Quesada’s investment in VRM) (See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions” beginning on page 247). Such ownership percentage will be affected by the level of redemptions by Public Stockholders and the exercise of outstanding warrants or New Warrants. See “Summary—Ownership of the Post-Combination Company.” |
Q: | WHY AM I RECEIVING THIS DOCUMENT? |
A: | The Company is sending this proxy statement/prospectus to its stockholders to help them decide how to vote their shares of the Company’s common stock with respect to the matters to be considered at the Special Meeting. The Business Combination cannot be completed unless Company stockholders approve the Business Combination Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Charter Approval Proposal, the Incentive Plan Proposal and the Director Election Proposal set forth in this proxy statement/prospectus for their approval. Information about the Special Meeting, the Business Combination and the other business to be considered by stockholders at the Special Meeting is contained in this proxy statement/prospectus. This document constitutes a proxy statement of the Company and a prospectus of the Company. It is a proxy statement because the LCAP Board is soliciting proxies from its stockholders using this proxy statement/prospectus. It is a prospectus because the Company is offering the New Warrants in connection with the Business Combination. See “Membership Interest Purchase Agreement.” |
Q: | WHAT WILL MSP’S MEMBERS RECEIVE IN THE BUSINESS COMBINATION? |
A: | Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the MIPA, the aggregate consideration to be paid to the Members (or their designees) will consist of (i) 3,250,000,000 Up-C Units or, pursuant to notice delivered to the Company, with respect to all or a portion of the Up-C Units to be received by each such Member, one share of Class A Common Stock in lieu of each Up-C Unit and (ii) rights to receive payments under the tax receivable agreement to be entered into at the Closing. Of the Up-C Units to be issued to certain Members at Closing, 6,000,000 will be deposited into an escrow account with Continental Stock Transfer and Trust Company to satisfy any indemnification claims that may be brought pursuant to the MIPA. |
Q: | WHEN DO YOU EXPECT THE BUSINESS COMBINATION TO BE COMPLETED? |
A: | It is currently anticipated that the Business Combination will be consummated promptly following the Special Meeting, which is set for May 18, 2022; however, such meeting could be adjourned, as described herein. Neither the Company nor MSP can assure you of when or if the Business Combination will be completed and it is possible that factors outside of the control of both companies could result in the Business Combination being completed at a different time or not at all. Prior to the Closing, the Company must obtain the approval of its stockholders for certain of the proposals set forth in this proxy statement/prospectus for their approval and the Company and MSP must obtain certain necessary regulatory approvals and satisfy other closing conditions. See “The Membership Interest Purchase Agreement — Conditions to the Business Combination” beginning on page 223. |
Q: | WHAT HAPPENS IF THE BUSINESS COMBINATION IS NOT COMPLETED? |
A: | If the Business Combination Proposal is not approved and we do not consummate a business combination by August 18, 2022, we will be required to dissolve and liquidate our Trust Account, unless we amend our current certificate of incorporation (which requires the affirmative vote of the holders of 65% of all then outstanding shares of common stock) and amend certain other agreements into which we have entered to extend the life of the Company. |
Q: | HOW WILL THE COMPANY BE MANAGED AND GOVERNED FOLLOWING THE BUSINESS COMBINATION? |
A: | The Company does not currently have any management-level employees other than Ophir Sternberg, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Paul Rapisarda, our Chief Financial Officer, and Faquiry Diaz Cala, our Chief Operating Officer. Following the Closing, the Company’s executive officers are expected to be the current management team of MSP. See “Management of the Post-Combination Company Following the Business Combination” for more information. |
Q: | WHAT EQUITY STAKE WILL CURRENT STOCKHOLDERS, THE INITIAL STOCKHOLDERS, AND THE MEMBERS HOLD IN THE POST-COMBINATION COMPANY? |
A: | It is anticipated that, upon completion of the Business Combination, and assuming (1) the no redemption scenario and (2) that the holders of the Company’s existing Public Warrants and Private Warrants exercise those warrants, and no New Warrants are exercised: (i) the Public Stockholders will retain approximately 0.4% of the common stock of the Post-Combination Company; (ii) the Initial Stockholders will retain approximately 0.2% of the common stock of the Post-Combination Company; and (iii) the Members (or their designees) will acquire |
Q: | FOLLOWING THE BUSINESS COMBINATION, WILL THE COMPANY’S COMMON STOCK CONTINUE TO TRADE ON A STOCK EXCHANGE? |
A: | Yes. We intend to apply to continue the listing of our publicly traded Class A Common Stock and Public Warrants on Nasdaq under the symbols “MSPR” and “LCAPW,” respectively, and apply to list the New Warrants under the symbol “MSPRW,” upon the closing of the Business Combination. If issued, the New Warrants are expected to trade promptly following their issuance. At the Closing, each Unit will separate into its components, comprising one share of Class A Common Stock and one-half of one Public Warrant. Following the Closing, we intend to change our name from “Lionheart Acquisition Corporation II” to “MSP Recovery, Inc.” |
Q: | WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE COMPANY’S CLASS A COMMON STOCK AND CLASS V COMMON STOCK? |
A: | Each holder of record of Class A Common Stock and Class V Common Stock on the relevant record date will be entitled to cast one vote for each share of Class A Common Stock or Class V Common Stock, respectively. Holders of the Class V Common Stock will not have any of the economic rights (including rights to dividends and distributions upon liquidation) provided to holders of the Class A Common Stock. For more information, please see the section entitled “Description of Securities.” |
Q: | WHAT CONDITIONS MUST BE SATISFIED TO COMPLETE THE BUSINESS COMBINATION? |
A: | There are a number of closing conditions in the MIPA, including the approval by the stockholders of the Company of the Business Combination Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Charter Approval Proposal, the Director Election Proposal and the Incentive Plan Proposal. For a summary of the conditions that must be satisfied or waived prior to completion of the Business Combination, please see the section entitled “Membership Interest Purchase Agreement.” |
Q: | WHEN AND WHERE IS THE SPECIAL MEETING? |
A: | The Special Meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, on May 18, 2022 in virtual format. The Special Meeting can be accessed by visiting https://www.cstproxy.com/lionheartacquisitioncorpii/sm2022, where Company stockholders will be able to listen to the meeting live and vote during the meeting. Additionally, Company stockholders have the option to listen to the Special Meeting by dialing 1-800-450-7155 (toll-free within the U.S. and Canada) or +1-857-999-9155 (outside of the U.S. and Canada, standard rates apply). The passcode for telephone access is 1627037#, but please note that Company stockholders who choose to participate telephonically cannot vote or ask questions. Company stockholders who wish to join the Special Meeting telephonically may be counted as present, vote at and examine the list of Company stockholders entitled to vote at the Special Meeting by visiting and entering the control number included in the proxy card, voting instruction form or notice included in their proxy materials. |
Q: | WHAT AM I BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON AND WHY IS THIS APPROVAL NECESSARY? |
A: | Company stockholders are being asked to vote on the following: |
• | A proposal to adopt the MIPA and the transactions contemplated thereby. See the section entitled “Proposal No. 1 — The Business Combination Proposal.” |
• | A proposal to approve, for purposes of complying with applicable listing rules of Nasdaq the issuance of more than 20% of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company and voting power in connection with the Business Combination. See the section entitled “Proposal No. 2 — The Nasdaq Proposal.” |
• | A proposal to adopt the Proposed Charter in the form attached hereto as Annex B. See the section entitled “Proposal No. 3 — The Charter Approval Proposal.” |
• | Five separate proposals with respect to certain governance provisions in the Proposed Charter, which are being separately presented in accordance with SEC requirements and which will be voted upon on a non-binding advisory basis. |
○ | Proposal No. 4A: Change in Authorized Shares—To (i) increase the Company’s total number of authorized shares of capital stock from 111,000,000 shares to 8,760,000,000 shares of capital stock, (ii) increase the Company’s authorized Class A Common Stock from 100,000,000 shares to 5,500,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, (iii) create the Class V Common Stock, consisting of 3,250,000,000 authorized shares of Class V Common Stock and (iv) increase the Company’s authorized shares of Preferred Stock from 1,000,000 to 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock. |
○ | Proposal No. 4B: Dual-Class Stock—To provide for a capital structure pursuant to which, subject to applicable law and the rights, if any, of the holders of any outstanding series of Preferred Stock, the holders of outstanding shares of common stock of the Company will vote together as a single class on all matters with respect to which stockholders of the Company are entitled to vote under applicable law, the Proposed Charter or the Amended and Restated Bylaws, or upon which a vote of the stockholders generally entitled to vote is otherwise duly called for by the Company; provided, however, that except as may otherwise be required by applicable law, each holder of outstanding shares of common stock of the Company will not be entitled to vote on any amendment to the Proposed Charter that relates solely to the terms of one or more outstanding series of Preferred Stock (including, without limitation, the powers (including voting powers), if any, preferences and relative, participating, optional, special or other rights, if any, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, if any, of such series of Preferred Stock), if the holders of such affected series are entitled, either voting separately as a single class or together as a class with the holders of any other outstanding series of Preferred Stock, to vote thereon pursuant to the Proposed Charter or the DGCL. In each such vote, the holders of Class A Common Stock and holders of Class V Common Stock will be entitled to one vote per share of Class A Common Stock or Class V Common Stock, respectively, including the election of directors and significant corporate transactions (such as a merger or other sale of the Company or its assets). |
○ | Proposal No. 4C: Removal of Directors—To provide that any director or the entire Board may be removed (i) at any time prior to the Voting Rights Threshold Date by a simple majority voting together as a single class, with or without cause, notwithstanding the classification of the Board, and (ii) at any time from and after the Voting Rights Threshold Date, solely for cause and only by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 662∕3% of the voting power of all of the then outstanding shares of the Corporation generally entitled to vote thereon, voting together as a single class. |
○ | Proposal No. 4D: Required Stockholder Vote to Amend Certain Sections of the Proposed Charter—To provide that, from and after the Voting Rights Threshold Date, in addition to any affirmative vote required by applicable law, the approval by affirmative vote of the holders of at least 662∕3% in voting power of the then outstanding shares of the Company generally entitled to vote is required to make any amendment to Article Seventh (Board of Directors) or Article Eighth (Written Consent of Stockholders) of the Proposed Charter. |
○ | Proposal No 4E: Required Stockholder Vote to Amend the Amended and Restated Bylaws—To provide that, in addition to any affirmative vote required by the Proposed Charter, any bylaw that is to be made, altered, amended or repealed by the stockholders of the Company shall receive, at any time (i) prior to the Voting Rights Threshold Date, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority in voting power of the then outstanding shares of the Company generally entitled to vote, voting |
• | A proposal to elect seven directors to serve on the Board until the first annual meeting of stockholders following the Business Combination, in the case of Class I directors, the second annual meeting of stockholders following the Business Combination, in the case of Class II directors, and the third annual meeting of stockholders following the Business Combination, in the case of Class III directors, and, in each case, until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. See the section entitled “Proposal No. 5 — The Director Election Proposal.” |
• | A proposal to approve and adopt the MSP Recovery, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto as Annex J. See the section entitled “Proposal No. 6 — The Incentive Plan Proposal.” |
• | A proposal to approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, (A) to ensure that any supplement or amendment to the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus that the LCAP Board has determined in good faith is required by applicable law to be disclosed to Company stockholders and for such supplement or amendment to be promptly disseminated to Company stockholders prior to the Special Meeting, (B) if, as of the time for which the Special Meeting is originally scheduled, there are insufficient shares of common stock represented (either in person or by proxy) to constitute a quorum necessary to conduct business at the Special Meeting or (C) to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies if there are insufficient votes for, or otherwise in connection with, the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Charter Approval Proposal, the Director Election Proposal or the Incentive Plan Proposal. See the section entitled “Proposal No. 7 — The Adjournment Proposal.” |
Q: | ARE THE PROPOSALS CONDITIONED ON ONE ANOTHER? |
A: | Yes. The Closing is conditioned on the approval of each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Charter Approval Proposal, the Director Election Proposal and the Incentive Plan Proposal at the Special Meeting, subject to the terms of the MIPA. If any of these proposals are not approved, we will not consummate the Business Combination. If the Business Combination Proposal is not approved, the other Proposals (except the Adjournment Proposal, as described below) will not be presented to the stockholders for a vote. The Adjournment Proposal is not conditioned on the approval of any other proposal set forth in this proxy statement/prospectus. If we do not consummate the Business Combination and fail to complete an initial business combination by August 18, 2022, we will be required to dissolve and liquidate our Trust Account by returning the then remaining funds in such account to the Public Stockholders. |
Q: | WHAT IS MSP’S BUSINESS? |
A: | MSP is a healthcare recovery and data analytics company. MSP has also developed software that solves many of the issues currently being experienced by doctors, hospitals as well as other healthcare practitioners as well as payers within the healthcare system. The MSP systems provide a platform for providers to identify proper payers at the time of patient encounter and to collect payment more quickly, at higher amounts. MSP’s agreements allow for MSP to monetize the claims that are processed and properly identified. MSP has also identified systemic issues relating to police reporting at the time of auto accidents and is developing software to solve these issues. This software system, using blockchain technology, will involve proper capture of data to help first responders to identify health conditions at the scene of accidents and transmit that data for improved patient care. MSP’s system will also enable individuals to access their health care data, which will be encrypted and stored and accessed through a cloud. Individuals can then choose to grant immediate data access to their healthcare practitioners, for healthcare services based on up-to-date patient medical information. MSP’s business model includes two principal lines of business: (a) claims recovery and (b) “chase to pay” services. First, through the claims recovery services, MSP acquires claims from its Assignors and utilizes its data analytics services to identify improper payments for healthcare services. After identifying improper payments, MSP then seeks to recover the amounts owed to its Assignors from those parties who, under applicable law or contract, |
Q: | WHY IS THE COMPANY PROPOSING THE BUSINESS COMBINATION? |
A: | The Company was organized to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. |
Q: | DID THE LCAP BOARD OBTAIN A FAIRNESS OPINION IN DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE BUSINESS COMBINATION? |
A: | No. Neither the LCAP Board nor any committee thereof is required to obtain an opinion from an independent investment banking or accounting firm that the Business Combination is fair to us from a financial point of view. Neither the LCAP Board nor any committee thereof obtained a third-party valuation in connection with the Business Combination. In analyzing the Business Combination, the Company and its representatives and professional advisors conducted extensive due diligence on MSP and the financial terms set forth in the MIPA. Based on the foregoing, the LCAP Board unanimously determined that the Business Combination was fair and advisable to, and in the best interest of, the Company and its stockholders. |
Q: | WHY IS THE COMPANY PROVIDING STOCKHOLDERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE ON THE BUSINESS COMBINATION? |
A: | We are seeking approval of the Business Combination for purposes of complying with our Existing Charter and applicable Nasdaq listing rules requiring stockholder approval of issuances of more than 20% of a listed company’s issued and outstanding common stock and voting power. In addition, pursuant to the Existing Charter, we must provide all Public Stockholders with the opportunity to redeem all or a portion of their Public Shares upon the consummation of an initial business combination (as defined in our Existing Charter), either in conjunction with a tender offer or in conjunction with a stockholder vote to approve such initial business combination. If we submit an initial business combination to the stockholders for their approval, our Existing Charter requires us to conduct a redemption offer in conjunction with the proxy solicitation (and not in conjunction with a tender offer) pursuant to the applicable SEC proxy solicitation rules. |
Q: | DO MSP’S MEMBERS NEED TO APPROVE THE BUSINESS COMBINATION? |
A: | Although the Closing is subject to various actions by the Members, the Members are each party to the MIPA and, as such, have already provided their approval for the Business Combination in their capacity as equityholders of the MSP Purchased Companies. |
Q: | DO I HAVE REDEMPTION RIGHTS? |
A: | If you are a holder of Public Shares, you have the right to demand that the Company redeem such shares for a pro rata portion of the cash held in the Trust Account, which holds the proceeds of the IPO, as of two business days prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Proposal (including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account and not previously released to the Company to pay taxes) upon the Closing (“Redemption Rights”). |
Q: | WILL MY VOTE AFFECT MY ABILITY TO EXERCISE REDEMPTION RIGHTS? |
A: | No. You may exercise your redemption rights whether you vote your Public Shares for or against, or whether you abstain from voting on, the Business Combination Proposal or any other Proposal described in this proxy statement/prospectus. As a result, the Business Combination Proposal can be approved by stockholders who will redeem their Public Shares and no longer remain stockholders, and the Business Combination may be consummated even though the funds available from the Trust Account and the number of Public Stockholders are substantially reduced as a result of redemptions by Public Stockholders. |
Q: | HOW DO I EXERCISE MY REDEMPTION RIGHTS? |
A: | In order to exercise your redemption rights, you must (i) if you hold Public Units, separate the underlying Public Shares and Public Warrants, and (ii) prior to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on, May 16, 2022 (two business days before the Special Meeting), tender your shares physically or electronically and submit a request in writing that we redeem your Public Shares for cash to Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, our transfer agent (“Transfer Agent”), at the following address: |
Q: | DO I HAVE APPRAISAL RIGHTS IF I OBJECT TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION? |
A: | No. The Company’s stockholders do not have appraisal rights in connection with the Business Combination under the DGCL. See the section entitled “Appraisal Rights.” |
Q: | WHAT HAPPENS TO THE FUNDS DEPOSITED IN THE TRUST ACCOUNT AFTER CONSUMMATION OF THE BUSINESS COMBINATION? |
A: | A total of $230.0 million in net proceeds of the IPO was placed in the Trust Account following the IPO. After consummation of the Business Combination, the funds in the Trust Account will be used to pay holders of the Public Shares who exercise redemption rights, to pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Business Combination (including aggregate fees of up to $8,050,000 as deferred underwriting commissions) and for the Post-Combination Company’s working capital and general corporate purposes. Approximately $109,469,789 was withdrawn out of the Trust Account to pay for the 10,946,269 shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock that were redeemed in connection with the Extension Amendment. We currently have approximately $120.5 million remaining in our Trust Account to consummate a business combination or to fund any additional redemptions that could be requested as more fully provided herein. |
Q: | WHAT HAPPENS IF THE BUSINESS COMBINATION IS NOT CONSUMMATED? |
A: | There are certain circumstances under which the MIPA may be terminated. Please see the section entitled “Proposal No. 1 — Business Combination Proposal — MIPA” for information regarding the parties’ specific termination rights. |
Q: | HOW DO THE SPONSOR, AND OUR DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INTEND TO VOTE ON THE PROPOSALS? |
A: | The Sponsor and the Company’s directors and officers are entitled to vote an aggregate of 34.7% of the outstanding shares of common stock (which includes the Founder Shares and the Private Shares). The Company has entered into a letter agreement with the Sponsor and our directors and officers pursuant to which, among other things, each such person has agreed to vote all shares of our common stock owned by them in favor of the Proposals. However, we intend to waive such obligations of the Sponsor, our directors and/or our officers to vote their shares of common stock in favor of the Proposals in respect of any shares purchased by such purchasers in Open Market Purchases. Nomura, the underwriter of our IPO, has agreed to vote shares of our common stock held by it in favor of the Business Combination. However, we intend to waive such obligations of Nomura to vote their shares of common stock in favor of the Proposals in respect of any shares purchased by Nomura in Open Market Purchases. As a result, in addition to the shares of common stock held by Nomura, the Sponsor and our officers and directors, we may need only 2,826,816, or 23.5% (assuming all outstanding shares are voted), or no additional shares (assuming only the minimum number of shares representing a quorum are voted), of the Public Shares to be voted in favor of the Business Combination Proposal in order to have the Business Combination Proposal approved. |
Q: | WHAT CONSTITUTES A QUORUM AT THE SPECIAL MEETING? |
A: | A majority of the voting power of the common stock entitled to vote at the Special Meeting must be present, in person or represented by proxy at the Special Meeting to constitute a quorum and in order to conduct business at the Special Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted as present for the purpose of determining a quorum. Nomura, the Sponsor and our directors and officers, who collectively currently own 34.7% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock, will count towards this quorum. In the absence of a quorum, the chairman of the Special Meeting has power to adjourn the Special Meeting. As of the Record Date for the Special Meeting, 9,226,816 shares of common stock would be required to be present in person or represented by proxy to achieve a quorum. |
Q: | WHAT VOTE IS REQUIRED TO APPROVE EACH PROPOSAL AT THE SPECIAL MEETING? |
A: | The Business Combination Proposal: The approval of the Business Combination Proposal requires the affirmative vote (in person or by proxy) of the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock entitled to vote and actually cast thereon at the Special Meeting, voting as a single class. Accordingly, a stockholder’s failure to submit a proxy or to vote in person at the Special Meeting, as well as an abstention from voting and a broker non-vote with regard to the Business Combination Proposal, will have no effect on the Business Combination Proposal. Company stockholders must approve the Business Combination Proposal in order for the Business Combination to occur. |
Q: | DO ANY OF THE COMPANY’S OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS HAVE INTERESTS IN THE BUSINESS COMBINATION THAT MAY DIFFER FROM OR BE IN ADDITION TO THE INTERESTS OF STOCKHOLDERS? |
A: | The Sponsor and our directors and officers have interests in the Business Combination that are different from or in addition to (and which may conflict with) your interests. You should take these interests into account in deciding whether to approve the Proposals. These interests include: |
• | the fact that our Initial Stockholders have agreed not to redeem any of the Founder Shares in connection with a stockholder vote to approve the proposed Business Combination; |
• | the fact that Ophir Sternberg, Thomas W. Hawkins and Roger Meltzer will serve as directors of the Post-Combination Company; |
• | the fact that the Sponsor paid an aggregate of $25,000 for 5,000,000 Founder Shares in January 2020 and, in February 2020, the Company declared a stock dividend of 0.15 share for each Founder Share outstanding, resulting in the Sponsor holding an aggregate of 5,750,000 Founder Shares. After giving effect to the sales or transfer of Founder Shares to Nomura and in connection with the IPO to certain insiders, the remaining 5,667,500 Founder Shares will have a significantly higher value at the time of the Business Combination, which if unrestricted and freely tradable would be valued at approximately $56,675,000 but, given the restrictions on such shares, we believe such shares have less value; |
• | the fact that our Initial Stockholders have agreed to waive their rights to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account with respect to their Founder Shares if we fail to complete an initial business combination by August 18, 2022 (or such later date as may be approved by the Company’s stockholders); |
• | the fact that our Initial Stockholders, being holders of Class A Common Stock, are eligible to receive the dividend comprised of the New Warrants to be issued upon the automatic conversion of the Founder Shares at Closing, and the fact that, because our Initial Stockholders have agreed not to redeem their shares in connection with the Business Combination, they may receive a significant number of such New Warrants, if other holders of Class A Common Stock elect to exercise their redemption rights; |
• | the fact that the Sponsor paid an aggregate of $5,950,000 for Private Units comprised of 297,500 Private Warrants to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock and that such Private Warrants will expire worthless if a business combination is not consummated by August 18, 2022; |
• | the continued right of the Sponsor to hold Class A Common Stock and the shares of Class A Common Stock to be issued to the Sponsor upon exercise of its Private Warrants following the Business Combination, subject to certain lock-up periods; |
• | if the Trust Account is liquidated, including in the event we are unable to complete an initial business combination within the required time period, the Sponsor has agreed to indemnify us to ensure that the proceeds in the Trust Account are not reduced below $10.00 per Public Share, or such lesser per Public Share amount as is in the Trust Account on the liquidation date, by the claims of prospective target businesses with which we have entered into an acquisition agreement or claims of any third party (other than our independent public accountants) for services rendered or products sold to us, but only if such a vendor or target business has not executed a waiver of any and all rights to seek access to the Trust Account; |
• | the Sponsor (including its representatives and affiliates) and the Company directors and officers, are, or may in the future become, affiliated with entities that are engaged in a similar business to the Company. For example, each of the Company’s officers may be considered an affiliate of the Sponsor, the Sponsor and our directors and officers of the Company are also affiliated with Lionheart III and Lionheart IV, all of which are blank check companies incorporated for the purpose of effecting their respective initial business combinations. In addition, Mr. Meltzer serves on the board of directors of Haymaker Acquisition Corp. III, a blank check company incorporated for the purpose of effecting a business combination. The Sponsor and the Company’s directors and officers are not prohibited from sponsoring, or otherwise becoming involved with, any other blank check companies prior to the Company completing its initial business combination. Moreover, certain of the Company’s directors and officers have time and attention requirements for certain other companies. The Company’s directors and officers also may become aware of business opportunities which may be appropriate for presentation to the Company, and the other entities to which they owe certain fiduciary or contractual duties, including Lionheart III and Lionheart IV. |
• | the fact that Ophir Sternberg and John Ruiz have certain business dealings tied to shares of the Post-Combination Company. For more information, see “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions”; |
• | the continued indemnification of our existing directors and officers and the continuation of our directors’ and officers’ liability insurance after the Business Combination; |
• | the fact that the Sponsor and our directors and officers will lose their entire investment in us and will not be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses if an initial business combination is not consummated by August 18, 2022; and |
• | that, at the closing of the Business Combination we will enter into the amended and restated registration rights agreement (“Registration Rights Agreement”), substantially in the form attached as Annex E to this proxy statement/prospectus, with the Sponsor and our directors and officers, which provides for registration rights to such persons and their permitted transferees. |
Q: | WHAT DO I NEED TO DO NOW? |
A: | The Company urges you to read carefully and consider the information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus, including the Annexes and the other documents referred to herein, and to consider how the Business Combination will affect you as a stockholder of the Company. Stockholders should then vote as soon as possible in accordance with the instructions provided in this proxy statement/prospectus and on the enclosed proxy card. |
Q: | WHAT HAPPENS IF I SELL MY SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING? |
A: | The Record Date for the Special Meeting is earlier than the date that the Business Combination is expected to be completed. If you transfer your shares of Class A Common Stock after the Record Date, but before the Special Meeting, unless the transferee obtains from you a proxy to vote those shares, you will retain your right to vote at the Special Meeting. However, you will not be able to seek redemption of your shares of Class A Common Stock because you will no longer be able to tender them prior to the Special Meeting in accordance with the provisions described herein. If you transferred your shares of Class A Common Stock prior to the Record Date, you have no right to vote those shares at the Special Meeting or redeem those shares for a pro rata portion of the proceeds held in the Trust Account. |
Q: | HOW DO I VOTE? |
A: | If you are a holder of record of common stock on the Record Date, you may vote in person at the Special Meeting by attending the meeting virtually or by submitting a proxy for the Special Meeting. You may submit your proxy by completing, signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the accompanying pre-addressed postage paid envelope. You may also vote by telephone or Internet by following the instructions printed on the proxy card. |
Q: | IF MY SHARES ARE HELD IN “STREET NAME” BY A BROKER, BANK, OR OTHER NOMINEE, WILL MY BROKER, BANK, OR OTHER NOMINEE VOTE MY SHARES FOR ME? |
A: | If your shares are held in “street name” in a stock brokerage account or by a broker, bank, or other nominee, you must provide the record holder of your shares with instructions on how to vote your shares. Please follow the voting instructions provided by your broker, bank, or other nominee. Please note that you may not vote shares held in “street name” by returning a proxy card directly to the Company or by voting in person at the Special Meeting unless you provide a “legal proxy,” which you must obtain from your broker, bank, or other nominee. |
Q: | WHAT IF I ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING AND ABSTAIN OR DO NOT VOTE? |
A: | For purposes of the Special Meeting, an abstention occurs when a stockholder attends the meeting in person and does not vote or returns a proxy with an “abstain” vote. |
Q: | WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I RETURN MY PROXY CARD WITHOUT INDICATING HOW TO VOTE? |
A: | If you are a holder of record of common stock on the Record Date and you sign and return your proxy card without indicating how to vote on any particular Proposal, the common stock represented by your proxy will be voted “FOR” each of the Proposals presented at the Special Meeting. |
Q: | MAY I CHANGE MY VOTE AFTER I HAVE MAILED MY SIGNED PROXY CARD? |
A: | Yes. If you are a holder of record of common stock on the Record Date, you may change your vote at any time before your proxy is exercised by doing any one of the following: |
• | send another proxy card with a later date; |
• | notify the Company’s Secretary in writing before the Special Meeting that you have revoked your proxy; or |
• | attend the Special Meeting and vote electronically by visiting and entering the control number found on your proxy card, voting instruction form or notice you previously received. |
Q: | WHAT HAPPENS IF I FAIL TO TAKE ANY ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING? |
A: | If you fail to take any action with respect to the Special Meeting and the Business Combination is approved by stockholders and consummated, you will become a stockholder of the Post-Combination Company. Failure to take any action with respect to the Special Meeting will not affect your ability to exercise your redemption rights. If you fail to take any action with respect to the Special Meeting and the Business Combination is not approved, you will continue to be a stockholder of the Company while the Company searches for another target business with which to complete a business combination. If you fail to vote on the Charter Approval Proposal, your failure to vote will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” such proposal. |
Q: | WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVE MORE THAN ONE SET OF VOTING MATERIALS? |
A: | Stockholders may receive more than one set of voting materials, including multiple copies of this proxy statement/prospectus and multiple proxy cards or voting instruction cards. For example, if you hold your shares in more than one brokerage account, you will receive a separate voting instruction card for each brokerage account in which you hold shares. If you are a holder of record and your shares are registered in more than one name, you will receive more than one proxy card. Please complete, sign, date and return each proxy card and voting instruction card that you receive in order to cast a vote with respect to all of your shares. |
Q: | WHO CAN HELP ANSWER MY QUESTIONS? |
A: | If you have questions about the Business Combination or if you need additional copies of the proxy statement/prospectus or the enclosed proxy card you should contact our proxy solicitor, MacKenzie Partners, Inc.: |
| | Redemption Threshold(1)(2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| | No Redemption(3) | | | Illustrative Redemption(4) | | | Expense Adjusted Maximum Redemption(5) | | | Maximum Redemption(6) | |||||||||||||
| | Shares | | | % | | | Shares | | | % | | | Shares | | | % | | | Shares | | | % | |
Class A - LCAP Public Stockholders and holders of Private Shares(7)(8) | | | 12,703,631 | | | 0.4% | | | 10,002,838 | | | 0.3% | | | 7,302,044 | | | 0.2% | | | 650,000 | | | 0.0% |
Class A - LCAP Initial Stockholders(7)(8) | | | 5,750,000 | | | 0.2% | | | 5,750,000 | | | 0.2% | | | 5,750,000 | | | 0.2% | | | 5,750,000 | | | 0.2% |
Class A - LCAP Private and Public Warrantholders | | | 11,825,000 | | | 0.4% | | | 11,825,000 | | | 0.4% | | | 11,825,000 | | | 0.4% | | | 11,825,000 | | | 0.4% |
Total LCAP(7)(8) | | | 30,278,631 | | | 0.9% | | | 27,577,838 | | | 0.8% | | | 24,877,044 | | | 0.8% | | | 18,225,500 | | | 0.6% |
Class V - MSP Recovery Members (or their designees)(9) | | | 2,628,037,909 | | | 80.1% | | | 2,628,037,909 | | | 80.2% | | | 2,628,037,909 | | | 80.2% | | | 2,628,037,909 | | | 80.4% |
Class V - Virage; VRM(10) | | | 140,000,000 | | | 4.3% | | | 140,000,000 | | | 4.3% | | | 140,000,000 | | | 4.3% | | | 140,000,000 | | | 4.3% |
Class V – Other(9) | | | 65,662,091 | | | 2.0% | | | 65,662,091 | | | 2.0% | | | 65,662,091 | | | 2.0% | | | 65,662,091 | | | 2.0% |
Class V - Series MRCS | | | 416,300,000 | | | 12.8% | | | 416,300,000 | | | 12.8% | | | 416,300,000 | | | 12.7% | | | 416,300,000 | | | 12.8% |
Total MSP and Other Unrelated Parties(8) | | | 3,250,000,000 | | | 99.1% | | | 3,250,000,000 | | | 99.2% | | | 3,250,000,000 | | | 99.2% | | | 3,250,000,000 | | | 99.4% |
Total Shares at Closing(8) | | | 3,280,278,631 | | | 100.0% | | | 3,277,577,838 | | | 100.0% | | | 3,274,877,044 | | | 100.0% | | | 3,268,225,000 | | | 100.0% |
Additional Dilution | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ||||||||
New Warrants(9) | | | — | | | —% | | | — | | | —% | | | — | | | —% | | | — | | | —% |
Incentive Plan(11) | | | 98,736,750 | | | 3.0% | | | 98,736,750 | | | 3.0% | | | 98,736,750 | | | 3.0% | | | 98,736,750 | | | 3.0% |
Total Additional Dilution Sources | | | 98,736,750 | | | 3.0% | | | 98,736,750 | | | 3.0% | | | 98,736,750 | | | 3.0% | | | 98,736,750 | | | 3.0% |
(1) | Only 12,053,631 shares of Class A Common Stock are subject to redemption (after giving effect to the redemption of 10,946,369 shares of Class A Common Stock in connection with the Company stockholder vote to approve the Extension Amendment). The remaining 650,000 shares of Class A Common Stock are held by holders of Private Shares who have waived their redemption rights pursuant to applicable subscription agreements. |
(2) | Class A Common Stock are economic shares and entitled to one vote per share. Class V Common Stock are non-economic and entitled to one vote per share. |
(3) | Assumes that no additional shares of Class A Common Stock are redeemed (after giving effect to the redemption of 10,946,369 shares of Class A Common Stock in connection with the Company stockholder vote to approve the Extension Amendment). Refer to the section titled “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information” in this proxy statement/prospectus. |
(4) | Assumes 2,700,793 additional shares of Class A Common Stock are redeemed at a redemption price of $10.00 (after giving effect to the redemption of 10,946,369 shares of Class A Common Stock in connection with the Company stockholder vote to approve the Extension Amendment), and represents a midpoint redemption scenario between the no redemption and expense adjusted maximum redemption scenarios. |
(5) | As noted in (1) above, only 12,053,631 shares of Class A Common Stock are subject to redemption. This assumes that the cash available for maximum redemptions is calculated as the cash in trust less remaining transaction costs to be paid in cash of $66.5 million. This amount is divided by the estimated per share redemption price of approximately $10.00 per share to obtain the number of shares to be redeemed. Refer to section titled “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information” in this proxy statement/prospectus. |
(6) | Assumes all of the 12,053,631 shares of Class A Common Stock subject to redemption (after giving effect to the redemption of 10,946,369 shares of Class A Common Stock in connection with the Company stockholder vote to approve the Extension Amendment) are redeemed a redemption price of $10.00. |
(7) | Shares exclude the approximately 1,029,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying the approximately 1,029,000,000 New Warrants to be issued, conditioned upon the consummation of any redemptions by the holders of Class A Common Stock and the Closing, to the holders of record of the Class A Common Stock on the Closing Date (which is expected to include the 5,750,000 shares of Class A Common Stock into which Founder Shares will convert in connection with the Business Combination), after giving effect to the waiver of the right, title and interest in, to or under, participation in any such dividend by the Members, on behalf of themselves and any of their designees. See (9) below. |
(8) | Pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, at least twice a month, to the extent any New Warrants have been exercised in accordance with their terms, the Company following the Business Combination is required to purchase from the MSP Principals, proportionately, the number of Up-C Units or shares of Class A Common Stock owned by such MSP Principal equal to the Aggregate Exercise Price divided by the Warrant Exercise Price (as defined in the LLC Agreement) in exchange for the Aggregate Exercise Price. As a result, no additional dilution is expected from the exercise of the New Warrants. The number of New Warrants to be distributed in respect of each share of unredeemed Class A Common Stock is |
(9) | Assuming the value of the VRM Full Return as of December 31, 2021, of $656.6 million and a per unit value of $10.00 per Up-C unit, Messrs. Ruiz and Quesada are expected may exchange their Up-C Units for shares of Class A Common Stock to be sold in satisfaction of the VRM Full Return, pursuant to the VRM Full Return Guaranty, their Up-C Units received as consideration pursuant to the MIPA. Such amount includes 65,000,000 Up-C Units to be delivered as Reserved Shares and an additional 662,091 Up-C Units to be delivered and exchanged for shares of Class A Common Stock to be sold pursuant to the VRM Full Return Guaranty. See “The Business Combination — Other Agreements — VRM Full Return Guaranty.” |
(10) | Assumes 120,000,000 Up-C Units are issued to VRM as Upfront Consideration and includes an additional 20,000,000 Up-C Units to be paid in connection with the Virage Exclusivity Termination from the aggregate consideration being paid to the Members (or their designees) pursuant to the MIPA at Closing. |
(11) | Assumes issuance of all shares of Class A Common Stock reserved for initial issuance under the Incentive Plan equal to 98,736,750. In addition, under the terms of the Incentive Plan, the aggregate number of shares that may be issued pursuant to awards will be subject to an annual increase on January 1 of each calendar year (commencing with January 1, 2023 and ending on and including January 1, 2031) equal to the lesser of (i) a number of shares equal to 3% of the total number of shares actually issued and outstanding on the last day of the preceding fiscal year or (ii) a number of shares as determined by the Board. Such increase in reserve may present an additional source of dilution. See “Proposal No. 6—Incentive Plan Proposal.” |
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| | No Redemption | | | Illustrative Redemption | | | Expense Adjusted Maximum Redemption | | | Maximum Redemption | |||||||||||||
| | $/share | | | % | | | Amount | | | % | | | Amount | | | % | | | Amount | | | % | |
Underwriting fee (inclusive of financial advisor fees)(1) | | | $1.74 | | | 17.39% | | | $1.91 | | | 19.09% | | | $2.12 | | | 21.16% | | | $2.89 | | | 28.89% |
(1) | LCAP incurred $4.6 million of underwriting fees and $8.05 million in deferred underwriting fees in connection with its IPO, which are payable to the underwriters in connection with the Business Combination and will not be adjusted for any shares that are redeemed. LCAP will also pay Nomura, in its role as financial advisor in connection with the Business Combination, total fees of $20 million. In addition, MSP will pay KBW in its role as financial advisor in connection with the Business Combination total fees of $20 million. In total the underwriting fees (inclusive of fees to be paid to financial advisors in connection with the Business Combination) will be $52.65 million. |
(1) | The Members have a 50% ownership interest in each of MAO-MSO Recovery, LLC, MAO-MSO Recovery II, LLC, MAO-MSO Recovery LLC, Series FHCP and MAO-MSO Recovery II LLC, Series PMPI. |
(1) | The Members (or their designees) will hold all of the Class B Units of Opco. |
(2) | The Members (or their designees) will hold all of the shares of the Class V Common Stock of the Post-Combination Company, which are voting, non-economic shares. The shares of Class V Common Stock, together with their accompanying Class B Units of Opco, are convertible on a one-for-one basis into shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock (or cash, at the Post-Combination Company’s option), in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement. |
(3) | The Initial Stockholders will hold 5,750,000 of the shares of Class A Common Stock of the Post-Combination Company. This amount will be affected by the exercise of outstanding warrants or New Warrants. See “Summary—Ownership of the Post-Combination Company.” |
(4) | The Public Stockholders and holders of Private Shares will hold 12,703,631 of the shares of Class A Common Stock of the Post-Combination Company. This amount will be affected by the level of redemptions by Public Stockholders and the exercise of outstanding warrants or New Warrants. See “Summary—Ownership of the Post-Combination Company. |
(5) | The Post-Combination Company will hold all of the Class A Units of Opco. |
(6) | The MSP Purchased Companies will own 50% of the membership interest in each of MAO-MSO Recovery, LLC, MAO MSO Recovery II, LLC, MAO-MSO Recovery LLC, Series FHCP and MAO-MSO Recovery II LLC, Series PMPI. |
• | Following a review of the financial data provided to the Company, including certain unaudited prospective financial information of MSP (including, where applicable, the assumptions underlying such unaudited prospective financial information) and the Company’s due diligence review of MSP’s business, the LCAP Board determined that the consideration to be paid to the Members was reasonable in light of such data and financial information. |
• | The Company’s management and advisors conducted due diligence examinations of MSP, including: commercial, financial, legal and regulatory due diligence, and extensive discussions with MSP’s management and the Company’s management and legal advisors concerning such due diligence examinations of MSP. |
• | MSP’s business is based in a serviceable market that has a long-standing history of improper claim reimbursement concerns, and that the LCAP Board considers attractive, and which, following a review of industry trends and other industry factors (including, among other things, historic and projected market growth), the LCAP Board believes has continued growth potential in future periods. |
• | Defensive, niche business model, coupled with a first mover advantage has led to MSP identifying more than $15 billion of Paid Value of Potentially Recoverable Claims, as of the date of the MIPA, that could be recoverable in the near future. |
• | The Members (or their designees) will control approximately 99.1% of the Post-Combination Company, assuming (1) the no redemption scenario, (2) that the holders of the Company’s existing Public Warrants and Private Warrants exercise those warrants, and no New Warrants are exercised and (3) no attributed ownership based on Messrs. Ruiz and Quesada’s investment in VRM (See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions” beginning on page 247). Such ownership percentage will be affected by the level of redemptions by Public Stockholders and the exercise of outstanding warrants or New Warrants. See “Summary—Ownership of the Post-Combination Company.” The LCAP Board believes that the Members continuing to own a substantial percentage of the Post-Combination Company on a pro forma basis reflects such equityholders’ belief in and commitment to the continued growth prospects of MSP going forward. |
• | The agreement by Messrs. Ruiz and Quesada to be subject to a post-Closing lockup in respect of their Up-C Units and shares of Class A Common Stock, subject to certain exceptions, and to enter into employment agreements with the Post-Combination Company, which is expected to provide important stability to the leadership and governance of MSP. |
• | Opportunity to introduce an attractive asset class to public investors that has historically been transacted in private market settings. |
• | Driven MSP management with diverse experience and an entrepreneurial mindset to bring this asset class to the public markets. |
• | The terms and conditions of the MIPA and the related agreements and the transactions contemplated thereby, each party’s representations, warranties and covenants, the conditions to each party’s obligation to consummate the Business Combination and the termination provisions, as well as the strong commitment by both the Company and MSP to complete the Business Combination. |
• | After a review of other business combination opportunities reasonably available to the Company, the LCAP Board believes that the proposed Business Combination represents the best potential business combination reasonably available to the Company taking into consideration, among other things, the timing and likelihood of accomplishing the goals of any alternatives. |
• | MSP’s unique social focus on supporting the long-term sustainability of Medicare and Medicaid programs relied upon by over 100 million Americans. |
• | Proprietary data system that has proven experience aggregating, normalizing and analyzing large volumes of data to identify recoverable healthcare claims. |
• | John H. Ruiz and Frank C. Quesada are key business drivers of MSP and the success of MSP remains highly dependent on their continued involvement. |
• | The potential benefits of the Business Combination may not be fully achieved or may not be achieved within the expected timeframe. |
• | Validity of the claim assignments, legal standing of the MSP claims, penalties and double damages provisions, and several other key legal issues remain subject to continued affirmation in the U.S. court system. |
• | Medicare Secondary Payer Act of 1980 still remains subject to legal interpretation and potential revision. |
• | While the MSP management has modeled the expected operating expenses, they have not previously operated at a scale indicated in the MSP management projections nor executed on the scale of growth contemplated. |
• | The Company’s stockholders may fail to approve the proposals necessary to effect the Business Combination. |
• | The completion of the Business Combination is conditioned on the satisfaction of certain closing conditions that are not within the Company’s control, including the receipt of certain required regulatory approvals. |
• | The Public Stockholders will hold a minority position in the Post-Combination Company (approximately 0.4%, assuming (1) the no redemption scenario and (2) that the holders of the Company’s existing Public Warrants and Private Warrants exercise those warrants, and no New Warrants are exercised), as such, the Company’s current stockholders are unlikely to have an influence on the management of the Post-Combination Company. Such ownership percentage will be affected by the level of redemptions by Public Stockholders and the exercise of outstanding warrants or New Warrants. See “Summary—Ownership of the Post-Combination Company. |
• | Legal due diligence review from the Company’s advisor raised concerns over internal controls and documentation related to HIPAA compliance and data protection. |
• | Public investors often rely on a PIPE investor for third party validation of valuation. The Business Combination lacks a validating PIPE investor. |
• | The challenges associated with preparing MSP, which is a private company, for the applicable disclosure and listing requirements to which MSP will be subject as a publicly traded company. |
• | As of the date the LCAP Board approved the Business Combination, MSP did not have any combined or consolidated historical financial statements, and therefore the LCAP Board could not consider MSP’s historical financial results or historical and current balance sheet information in conjunction with its consideration of other financial information of MSP in making its determination. Once MSP’s audited financial statements became available, the LCAP Board reviewed the audited financial statements in conjunction with the other unaudited financial data available to it and continued to recommend the Business Combination. See “Risk Factors—The Sponsor, certain members of the LCAP Board and our officers have interests in the Business Combination that are different from or are in addition to other stockholders in recommending that stockholders vote in favor of approval of the Business Combination Proposal and approval of the other proposals described in this proxy statement. |
• | The possibility that the SPAC market experiences volatility and disruptions, causing deal disruption. |
• | The risks and costs to the Company if the Business Combination is not completed, including the risk of diverting management focus and resources from other business combination opportunities, which could result in the Company being unable to effect an initial business combination by August 18, 2022. |
• | The LCAP Board did not obtain a third-party valuation or fairness opinion in connection with the Business Combination. |
• | The fees and expenses associated with completing the Business Combination. In addition, the LCAP Board considered the fact that Nomura has contingent fees owing to it upon the successful completion of the Business Combination, consisting of (a) an M&A fee of $20 million and (b) deferred underwriting fees of approximately $4.4 million. The LCAP Board did not believe such fees would be such a conflict of interest that it should prevent Nomura from serving as financial advisor to the Company in evaluating and advising on the Business Combination. |
• | MSP has entered into certain arrangements with VRM and its affiliates, which include preferred returns on cash distributions and potential anti-dilution protections, which may impact existing and new investors. (See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions” beginning on page 247). |
• | The Business Combination Proposal: The approval of the Business Combination Proposal requires the affirmative vote (in person or by proxy) of the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock entitled to vote and actually cast thereon at the Special Meeting, voting as a single class. Accordingly, a stockholder’s failure to submit a proxy or to vote in person at the Special Meeting, as well as an abstention from voting and a broker non-vote with regard to the Business Combination Proposal, will have no effect on the Business Combination Proposal. Company stockholders must approve the Business Combination Proposal in order for the Business Combination to occur. |
• | The Nasdaq Proposal: The approval of the Nasdaq Proposal requires the affirmative vote (in person or by proxy) of the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock entitled to vote and actually cast thereon at the Special Meeting, voting as a single class. Accordingly, a stockholder’s failure to submit a proxy or to vote in person at the Special Meeting, as well as an abstention from voting and a broker non-vote with regard to the Nasdaq Proposal, will have no effect on the Nasdaq Proposal. The Business Combination is conditioned on the approval of the Nasdaq Proposal, subject to the terms of the MIPA. If the Business Combination Proposal is not approved, the Nasdaq Proposal will not be presented to the stockholders for a vote. |
• | The Charter Approval Proposal: The approval of the Charter Approval Proposal requires the affirmative vote (in person or by proxy) of (i) the holders of a majority of the Class A Common Stock then outstanding, voting separately as a single class, (ii) the holders of a majority of the Class B Common Stock then outstanding, voting separately as a single class, and (iii) the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock entitled to vote, voting as a single class. Accordingly, a stockholder’s failure to submit a proxy or to vote in person at the Special Meeting, as well as an abstention from voting and a broker non-vote with regard to the Charter Approval Proposal, will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” such proposal. The Business Combination is conditioned on the approval of the Charter Approval Proposal, subject to the terms of the MIPA. If the Business Combination Proposal is not approved, the Charter Approval Proposal will not be presented to the stockholders for a vote. |
• | The Non-Binding Governance Proposals: The approval of the Non-Binding Governance Proposals requires the affirmative vote (in person or by proxy) of the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock entitled to vote and actually cast thereon at the Special Meeting, voting as a single class. Accordingly, a stockholder’s failure to submit a proxy or to vote in person at the Special Meeting, as well as an abstention from voting and a broker non-vote with regard to the Non-Binding Governance Proposals, will have no effect on the Non-Binding Governance Proposals. The Business Combination is not conditioned on the approval of the Non-Binding Governance Proposals. If the Business Combination Proposal is not approved, the Non-Binding Governance Proposals will not be presented to the stockholders for a vote. |
• | The Director Election Proposal: The approval of the Director Election Proposal requires the affirmative vote (in person or by proxy) of the holders of a plurality of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock entitled to vote and actually cast thereon at the Special Meeting, voting as a single class. Stockholders may not cumulate their votes with respect to the election of directors. Accordingly, a stockholder’s failure to submit a proxy or to vote in person at the Special Meeting, as well as an abstention from voting and a broker non-vote with regard to the Director Election Proposal, will have no effect on the election of directors. The Business Combination is conditioned on the approval of the Director Election Proposal, subject to the terms of the MIPA. If the Business Combination Proposal is not approved, the Director Election Proposal will not be presented to the stockholders for a vote. |
• | The Incentive Plan Proposal: The approval of the Incentive Plan Proposal requires the affirmative vote (in person or by proxy) of the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock entitled to vote and actually cast thereon at the Special Meeting, voting as a single class. Accordingly, a stockholder’s failure to submit a proxy or to vote in person at the Special Meeting, as well |
• | The Adjournment Proposal: The approval of the Adjournment Proposal, if presented, requires the affirmative vote (in person or by proxy) of the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock entitled to vote and actually cast thereon at the Special Meeting, voting as a single class. Accordingly, a stockholder’s failure to submit a proxy or to vote in person at the Special Meeting, as well as an abstention from voting and a broker non-vote with regard to the Adjournment Proposal, will have no effect on the Adjournment Proposal. The Business Combination is not conditioned on the approval of the Adjournment Proposal. |
• | the fact that our Initial Stockholders have agreed not to redeem any of the Founder Shares in connection with a stockholder vote to approve the proposed Business Combination; |
• | the fact that Ophir Sternberg, Thomas W. Hawkins and Roger Meltzer will serve as directors of the Post-Combination Company; |
• | the fact that the Sponsor paid an aggregate of $25,000 for 5,000,000 Founder Shares in January 2020 and, in February 2020, the Company declared a stock dividend of 0.15 share for each Founder Share outstanding, resulting in the Sponsor holding an aggregate of 5,750,000 Founder Shares. After giving effect to the sales or transfer of Founder Shares to Nomura and in connection with the IPO to certain insiders, the remaining 5,667,500 Founder Shares will have a significantly higher value at the time of the Business Combination, which if unrestricted and freely tradable would be valued at approximately $56,675,000 but, given the restrictions on such shares, we believe such shares have less value; |
• | the fact that our Initial Stockholders have agreed to waive their rights to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account with respect to their Founder Shares if we fail to complete an initial business combination by August 18, 2022 (or such later date as may be approved by the Company’s stockholders); |
• | the fact that our Initial Stockholders, being holders of Class A Common Stock, are eligible to receive the dividend comprised of the New Warrants to be issued upon the automatic conversion of the Founder Shares at Closing, and the fact that, because our Initial Stockholders have agreed not to redeem their shares in connection with the Business Combination, they may receive a significant number of such New Warrants, if other holders of Class A Common Stock elect to exercise their redemption rights; |
• | the fact that the Sponsor paid an aggregate of $5,950,000 for Private Units comprised of 297,500 Private Warrants to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock and that such Private Warrants will expire worthless if a business combination is not consummated by August 18, 2022; |
• | the continued right of the Sponsor to hold Class A Common Stock and the shares of Class A Common Stock to be issued to the Sponsor upon exercise of its Private Warrants following the Business Combination, subject to certain lock-up periods; |
• | if the Trust Account is liquidated, including in the event we are unable to complete an initial business combination within the required time period, the Sponsor has agreed to indemnify us to ensure that the proceeds in the Trust Account are not reduced below $10.00 per public share, or such lesser per public share amount as is in the Trust Account on the liquidation date, by the claims of prospective target businesses |
• | the Sponsor (including its representatives and affiliates) and the Company directors and officers, are, or may in the future become, affiliated with entities that are engaged in a similar business to the Company. For example, each of the Company’s officers may be considered an affiliate of the Sponsor, and the directors and officers of the Company are also affiliated with Lionheart III and Lionheart IV, all of which are blank check companies incorporated for the purpose of effecting their respective initial business combinations. In addition, Mr. Meltzer serves on the board of directors of Haymaker Acquisition Corp. III, a blank check company incorporated for the purpose of effecting a business combination. The Sponsor and the Company’s directors and officers are not prohibited from sponsoring, or otherwise becoming involved with, any other blank check companies prior to the Company completing its initial business combination. Moreover, certain of the Company’s directors and officers have time and attention requirements for certain other companies. The Company’s directors and officers also may become aware of business opportunities which may be appropriate for presentation to the Company, and the other entities to which they owe certain fiduciary or contractual duties, including Lionheart III and Lionheart IV. Accordingly, they may have had conflicts of interest in determining to which entity a particular business opportunity should be presented. These conflicts may not be resolved in the Company’s favor and such potential business opportunities may be presented to other entities prior to their presentation to the Company, subject to applicable fiduciary duties. The Existing Charter provides that the Company renounces its interest in any corporate opportunity offered to any director or officer unless such opportunity is expressly offered to such person solely in his or her capacity as a director or officer of the Company and such opportunity is one the Company is legally and contractually permitted to undertake and would otherwise be reasonable for the Company to pursue, and to the extent the director or officer is permitted to refer that opportunity to the Company without violating another legal obligation. For more information, see “Management of the Company— Conflicts of Interests” ; |
• | the continued indemnification of our existing directors and officers and the continuation of our directors’ and officers’ liability insurance after the Business Combination; |
• | the fact that the Sponsor and our directors and officers will lose their entire investment in us and will not be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses if an initial business combination is not consummated by August 18, 2022; and |
• | that, at the closing of the Business Combination, we will enter into the Registration Rights Agreement with the Sponsor and our directors and officers which provides for registration rights to such persons and their permitted transferees. |
• | there not being in force any law, judgment, injunction, decree or order of any court, arbitrator or other governmental authority enjoining, restraining or prohibiting the consummation of the Closing; |
• | the approval by the Company’s stockholders of the Business Combination Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the Charter Approval Proposal, the Director Election Proposal, and the Incentive Plan Proposal (collectively, the “Condition Precedent Proposals”); |
• | the shares of Class A Common Stock to be issued (i) pursuant to the Business Combination, (ii) upon conversion of the Class B Units of Opco that are included in the Up-C Units, or (iii) upon exercise of the New Warrants, in each case, being approved for listing on Nasdaq; |
• | the Company having net tangible assets of at least $5,000,001 upon the consummation of the Business Combination, after giving effect to any Company stockholder redemptions; |
• | the expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period (including any extension thereof) under the HSR Act (which waiting period expired on December 30, 2021); |
• | the registration statement of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part having become effective in accordance with the provisions of the Securities Act, no stop order having been issued by the SEC which remains in effect with respect to the registration statement, and no proceeding seeking such a stop order having been threatened or initiated by the SEC which remains pending; and |
• | the cash and cash equivalents of MSP and Opco (after giving effect to any redemptions and the payment of transaction costs, including deferred underwriting fees), as of the Effective Time, plus all amounts in the Trust Account, not being less than $30.0 million (such condition, the “Minimum Cash Condition”), provided, however, that Messrs. Ruiz and Quesada have agreed to loan (or cause to be loaned) to MSP up to the aggregate amount then-remaining in the Service Fee Account, and the Minimum Cash Condition will be deemed to be satisfied if that amount is so loaned, irrespective of the amount of cash actually held by MSP and Opco. |
• | each of MSP and the Members having performed in all material respects their respective obligations required to be performed under the MIPA at or prior to the Closing Date; |
• | the representations and warranties of MSP and the Members contained in the MIPA, disregarding all qualifications and exceptions contained therein relating to materiality, being true, correct and complete at and as of the Closing Date, as if made at and as of such date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case only as of such date), except where the failure of such representations and warranties to be so true and correct, has not had, and would not have, a Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the MIPA); |
• | MSP, the Members and the Members’ Representative, as applicable, having executed and delivered to the Company a copy of certain ancillary agreements to which it is a party; |
• | the Company having received a certificate signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer or other authorized person of MSP stating that the conditions specified in Section 10.2(a) and Section 10.2(b) of the MIPA have been satisfied; |
• | no Material Adverse Effect having occurred since the date of the MIPA; and |
• | the Company having received the Tax Receivable Agreement duly executed by the Company, Opco and certain Members. |
• | the Company and Opco having performed in all material respects their respective obligations under the MIPA required to be performed at or prior to the Closing Date; |
• | the representations and warranties of the Company and Opco contained in the MIPA, disregarding all qualifications and exceptions contained therein relating to materiality, being true and correct at and as of the Closing Date, as if made at and as of such date (except to the extent expressly made as of an earlier date, in which case only as of such date), except where the failure of such representations and warranties to be so true and correct, has not had, and would not have, a Parent Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the MIPA); |
• | the Members’ Representative having received a certificate signed by an authorized officer of the Company stating that the conditions specified in Section 10.3(a) and Section 10.3(b) of the MIPA have been satisfied; |
• | the Company having delivered to the Members’ Representative (i) certified copies of the resolutions duly adopted by each of the Company’s and Opco’s Boards of Directors authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of the MIPA; and (ii) written resignations, in forms satisfactory to the Members’ Representative, dated as of the Closing Date and effective as of the Closing, executed by (A) all officers of the Company and Opco; and (B) all persons serving as directors of the Company and Opco immediately prior to the Closing who are not selected as directors in accordance with Section 9.8 of the MIPA; |
• | the Company and Opco having executed and delivered to the Members’ Representative a copy of certain ancillary agreements to which each is a party; |
• | no Parent Material Adverse Effect having occurred since the date of the MIPA; |
• | the Board having been appointed as the board of directors of the Post-Combination Company; |
• | each of the covenants of the Sponsor required under the Sponsor Agreement to be performed as of or prior to the Closing having been performed in all material respects, and none of the Sponsors having threatened (orally or in writing) (i) that the Sponsor Agreement is not valid, binding and in full force and effect, (ii) that the Company is in breach of or default under the Sponsor Agreement or (iii) to terminate the Sponsor Agreement; and |
• | Opco having delivered the Tax Receivable Agreement, duly executed by the Company, Opco and certain Members. |
| | Year Ended December 31, | ||||
(in thousands, except share and per share data) | | | 2021 | | | 2020 |
Statement of Operations Data | | | | | (as restated) | |
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Loss from operations | | | $(3,785) | | | $(1,472) |
Other income (expense), net | | | $6,992 | | | $(590) |
Income (loss) before (provision for) benefit from income taxes | | | $3,207 | | | $(2,062) |
Net Income (loss) | | | $3,207 | | | $(2,062) |
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Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding, Class A Common Stock | | | 23,650,000 | | | 8,674,180 |
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share, Class A Common Stock | | | $0.11 | | | $(0.15) |
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Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding, Class B Common Stock | | | 5,750,000 | | | 5,127,732 |
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share, Class B Common Stock | | | $0.11 | | | $(0.15) |
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Statement of Cash Flows Data | | | | | ||
Net cash used in operating activities | | | $(848) | | | $(434) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | | | $13 | | | $(230,000) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | $(5) | | | $231,452 |
Balance Sheet Data | | | As of December 31, | |||
(in thousands, except share and per share data) | | | 2021 | | | 2020 |
| | | | (as restated) | ||
Total assets | | | $230,199 | | | $231,153 |
Total liabilities | | | $18,424 | | | $22,584 |
Class A common stock subject to possible redemption | | | $230,000 | | | $230,000 |
Total deficit | | | $(18,225) | | | $(21,431) |
| | Year Ended December 31, | ||||
(in thousands, except share and per share data) | | | 2021 | | | 2020 |
Statement of Operations Data | | | | | ||
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Total Claims Recovery | | | $14,626 | | | $13,887 |
Total operating expenses | | | $21,796 | | | $17,216 |
Operating loss | | | $(7,170) | | | $(3,329) |
Net loss | | | $(33,077) | | | $(24,266) |
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling members | | | $(16) | | | $18 |
Net loss attributable to Stockholders | | | $(33,093) | | | $(24,248) |
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Statement of Cash Flows Data | | | | | ||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | $2,249 | | | $(14) |
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | | | $(2,007) | | | $986 |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | $(10,457) | | | $9,610 |
Balance Sheet Data | | | As of December 31, | |||
(in thousands, except share and per share data) | | | 2021 | | | 2020 |
| | | | |||
Total assets | | | $104,006 | | | $17,843 |
Total liabilities | | | $255,414 | | | $133,690 |
Total Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Stockholders | | | $(155,756) | | | $(120,179) |
Noncontrolling interest | | | $4,348 | | | $4,332 |
Total deficit | | | $(151,408) | | | $(115,847) |
• | No Redemption Scenario: this scenario assumes that no additional shares of Class A Common Stock are redeemed, after giving effect to the redemption of 10,946,369 shares of Class A Common Stock in connection with the Company stockholder vote to approve the Extension Amendment. |
• | Expense Adjusted Maximum Redemption Scenario: this scenario assumes that 5,401,587 shares of Class A Common Stock are redeemed for an aggregate payment of approximately $54.0 million (based on the estimated per share redemption price of approximately $10.00 per share) from the Trust Account. The remaining shares not redeemed include 650,000 shares of Class A Common Stock that are not subject to redemption as the shareholders have waived redemption rights. Cash available for the expense adjusted maximum redemption scenario is calculated as the cash in trust less remaining transaction costs to be paid in cash reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet. |
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations Data | | | Year Ended December 31, 2021 | |||
(in thousands, except share and per share data) | | | No Redemption | | | Expense Adjusted Maximum Redemption |
Total Claims Recovery | | | $14,626 | | | $14,626 |
Total operating expenses | | | $25,886 | | | $25,886 |
Operating Income loss | | | $(11,260) | | | $(11,260) |
Loss before provision for income taxes | | | $(30,190) | | | $(31,314) |
Net loss | | | $(30,123) | | | $(31,011) |
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling members | | | $(26,324) | | | $(27,483) |
Net loss attributable to Stockholders | | | $(3,799) | | | $(3,528) |
Basic and diluted pro forma weighted average shares outstanding, Class A Common stock | | | 30,278,631 | | | 24,877,044 |
Basic and diluted pro forma net loss per share, Class A Common stock | | | $(0.13) | | | $(0.14) |
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet Data | | | As of December 31, 2021 | |||
(in thousands, except share and per share data) | | | No Redemption | | | Expense Adjusted Maximum Redemptions |
Total assets | | | $6,169,403 | | | $6,143,484 |
Total liabilities | | | $251,020 | | | $281,692 |
Total Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Stockholders | | | $61,202 | | | $52,914 |
Noncontrolling interest | | | $5,857,181 | | | $5,809,598 |
Total equity | | | $5,918,383 | | | $5,861,792 |
• | the benefits of the Business Combination; |
• | the inability of the parties to successfully or timely consummate the Business Combination; |
• | the risk that any required regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the Post-Combination Company or the expected benefits of the Business Combination; |
• | the future financial performance of the Post-Combination Company following the Business Combination; |
• | the risk that any of the conditions to Closing are not satisfied in the anticipated manner or on the anticipated timeline; |
• | changes in the market for MSP’s services; |
• | MSP’s and/or the Company’s ability to successfully defend litigation; |
• | expansion plans and opportunities; |
• | MSP’s ability to implement its corporate strategy and the impact of such strategy on its future operations and financial and operational results; |
• | MSP’s strategic advantages and the impact that those advantages will have on future financial and operational results; |
• | changes in business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; |
• | the impact of various interest rate environments on MSP’s future financial results of operations; |
• | MSP’s evaluation of competition in its markets and its relative position; |
• | MSP’s ability to successfully recover proceeds related to the Claims it owns or services; |
• | MSP’s accounting policies; |
• | upgrading and maintain information technology systems; |
• | macroeconomic conditions that may affect MSP’s business and the healthcare data and health claims recovery industry in general; |
• | political and geopolitical conditions that may affect MSP’s business and the healthcare data and health claims recovery industry in general; |
• | the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, or any other similar pandemic or public health situation, on MSP’s business and the healthcare data and health claims recovery industry in general; and |
• | risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to MSP and the Company. |
• | the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could delay the Business Combination or give rise to the termination of the MIPA; |
• | risks related to disruption of management’s time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transactions; |
• | litigation, complaints and/or adverse publicity; |
• | changes in applicable laws or regulations; |
• | the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, rulings in the legal proceedings to which MSP is a party and retaining its management and key employees; |
• | the inability to meet applicable Nasdaq listing standards; |
• | privacy and data protection laws, privacy or data breaches, or the loss of data; |
• | costs related to the Business Combination; |
• | the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against MSP or the Company following announcement of the proposed Business Combination; |
• | the possibility that the business of MSP may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and |
• | other risks and uncertainties indicated in this proxy statement/prospectus, including those set forth under the section entitled “Risk Factors”. |
• | MSP has a history of net losses and no substantial revenue to date, and it may not generate recoveries, create significant revenue or achieve profitability. Its relatively limited operating history makes it difficult to evaluate current business and future prospects and increases the risk of your investment. |
• | MSP has a limited history of actual recoveries to date as a result of cases that are still in litigation, and there are risks associated with estimating the amount of revenue that MSP will recognize from potential recoveries. If MSP’s projections are not realized, it would impact the timing and the amount of MSP’s revenue recognition and have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. |
• | Under some agreements with Assignors, MSP assumes the risk of failure to recover on the assigned claims, and if it fails to make recoveries with respect to the assigned claims and therefore is unable to generate recovery proceeds greater than or equal to the expenses it incurred in the limited times where it paid to purchase the assigned claims, such losses can adversely affect MSP’s business. |
• | A significant portion of MSP’s recovery collections relies upon its success in individual, class action or mass aggregated claims in lawsuits brought against third parties, which are inherently unpredictable, as is MSP’s ability to collect on judgments in its favor. |
• | MSP’s recoveries are dependent upon the court system, and unfavorable court rulings or delays can adversely affect its recovery efforts and business. |
• | MSP’s recoveries are materially reduced by its fee sharing arrangement with the Law Firm. |
• | Litigation outcomes are inherently risky and difficult to predict, and an adverse outcome may result in complete loss of MSP’s claims associated with that matter (or a complete loss in value associated with those claims). |
• | Despite MSP’s success as it relates to its assignments in published appellate decisions, MSP’s assignments can be deemed invalid in court, which could adversely affect its recoveries and its business. |
• | Courts may find some of MSP’s damages calculations to include claim lines that are unreasonable, unrelated, or unnecessary. |
• | The Post-Combination Company’s only significant asset will be its ownership interest in Opco. Such ownership may not be sufficient to pay dividends or make distributions or loans to enable it to pay any dividends on common stock or satisfy other financial obligations. |
• | The Initial Stockholders have agreed to vote in favor of the Business Combination described in this proxy statement/prospectus, regardless of how Public Stockholders vote. |
• | A market for the Company’s securities may not continue, which would adversely affect the liquidity and price of our securities. |
• | If the Business Combination’s benefits do not meet the expectations of investors, stockholders or financial analysts, the market price of the Company’s securities may decline. |
• | If third parties bring claims against the Company, the proceeds held in the Trust Account could be reduced and the per share redemption amount received by stockholders may be less than $10.00 per share. |
• | The Company’s independent directors may decide not to enforce the indemnification obligations of the Sponsor, resulting in a reduction in the amount of funds in the Trust Account available for distribution to Public Stockholders. |
• | Our assessment that the assigned claims are potentially recoverable claims; |
• | The achievement of multiples above the paid amount of potentially recoverable claims; and |
• | The length (and cost) of litigation required to achieve recoveries. |
• | Dismissal for failure to file within the applicable statute of limitations. |
• | Dismissal because an assignment did not include the claim that was brought in court (or such assignment was found to be invalid). |
• | Dismissal for lack of standing to assert claims. |
• | Dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction. |
• | Dismissal for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. |
• | Dismissal for pleading deficiencies. |
• | simplification of the U.S. healthcare delivery and reimbursement systems, either through shifts in the commercial healthcare marketplace or through legislative or regulatory changes at the federal or state level; |
• | reductions in the scope of private sector or government healthcare benefits (for example, decisions to eliminate coverage of certain services); |
• | the transition of healthcare beneficiaries from fee-for-service plans to value-based plans; |
• | the adoption of healthcare plans with significantly higher deductibles; |
• | limits placed on payment integrity initiatives, including the Medicare RAC program; and |
• | lower than projected growth in private health insurance or the various Medicare and Medicaid programs, including Medicare Advantage. |
• | the price, performance and functionality of our solutions; |
• | the availability, price, performance and functionality of competing solutions; |
• | our Assignors’ perceived ability to review claims accurately using their internal resources; |
• | our ability to develop complementary solutions; |
• | our continued ability to access the data necessary to enable us to effectively develop and deliver new solutions to Assignors; |
• | the stability and security of our platform; |
• | changes in healthcare laws, regulations or trends; and |
• | the business environment of our Assignors. |
• | power loss, transmission cable cuts and telecommunications failures; |
• | damage or interruption caused by fire, earthquake and other natural disasters; |
• | attacks by hackers or nefarious actors; |
• | human error; |
• | computer viruses and other malware, or software defects; and |
• | physical break-ins, sabotage, intentional acts of vandalism, terrorist attacks and other events beyond our control. |
• | amendment, enactment, or interpretation of laws and regulations that restrict the access and use of personal information and reduce the supply of data available to Assignors; |
• | changes in cultural and consumer attitudes to favor further restrictions on information collection and sharing, which may lead to regulations that prevent full utilization of our solutions; |
• | failure of our solutions to comply with current laws and regulations; and |
• | failure of our solutions to adapt to changes in the regulatory environment in an efficient, cost-effective manner. |
• | other payment accuracy vendors, including vendors focused on discrete aspects of the healthcare payment accuracy process; |
• | fraud, waste and abuse claim edit and predictive analysis companies; |
• | primary claims processors; |
• | numerous regional utilization management companies; |
• | in-house payment accuracy capabilities; |
• | Medicare RACs; and |
• | healthcare consulting firms and other third-party liability service providers. |
• | our ability to integrate operational, accounting and technology policies, processes and systems and the implementation of those policies and procedures; |
• | our ability to integrate personnel and human resources systems as well as the cultures of each of the acquired businesses; |
• | our ability to implement our business plan for the acquired business; |
• | transition of operations, users and Assignors to our existing platforms or the integration of data, systems and technology platforms with ours; |
• | compliance with regulatory requirements and avoiding potential conflicts of interest in markets that we serve; |
• | diversion of management’s attention and other resources; |
• | our ability to retain or replace key personnel; |
• | our ability to maintain relationships with the clients of the acquired business or a strategic partner and further develop the acquired business or the business of our strategic partner; |
• | our ability to cross-sell our solutions of the acquired businesses or strategic partners to our respective Assignors; |
• | entry into unfamiliar markets; |
• | assumption of unanticipated legal or financial liabilities and/or negative publicity related to prior acts by the acquired entity; |
• | litigation or other claims in connection with the acquired company, including claims from terminated employees, Assignors, former stockholders or third parties; |
• | misuse of intellectual property by our strategic partners; |
• | disagreements with strategic partners or a misalignment of incentives within any strategic partnership; |
• | becoming significantly leveraged as a result of incurring debt to finance an acquisition; |
• | unanticipated operating, accounting or management difficulties in connection with the acquired entities; and |
• | impairment of acquired intangible assets, including goodwill, and dilution to our earnings per share. |
• | underperformance relative to our expectations and the price paid for the claims; |
• | unanticipated demands on our management and operational resources; |
• | failure to successfully recover on legal claims; |
• | difficulty in integrating personnel, operations, and systems; |
• | maintaining current customers and securing future customers of the combined businesses; |
• | assumption of liabilities; and |
• | litigation-related charges. |
• | the fact that our Initial Stockholders have agreed not to redeem any of the Founder Shares in connection with a stockholder vote to approve the proposed Business Combination; |
• | the fact that Ophir Sternberg, Thomas W. Hawkins and Roger Meltzer will serve as directors of the Post-Combination Company; |
• | the fact that the Sponsor paid an aggregate of $25,000 for 5,000,000 Founder Shares in January 2020 and, in February 2020, the Company declared a stock dividend of 0.15 share for each Founder Share outstanding, resulting in the Sponsor holding an aggregate of 5,750,000 Founder Shares. After giving effect to the sales or transfer of Founder Shares to Nomura and in connection with the IPO to certain insiders, the remaining 5,667,500 Founder Shares will have a significantly higher value at the time of the Business Combination, which if unrestricted and freely tradable would be valued at approximately $56,675,000 but, given the restrictions on such shares, we believe such shares have less value. In addition, given the differential in the purchase price that our Sponsor paid for the Founder Shares as compared to the price of the units sold in the IPO and the substantial number of shares of Class A Common Stock that our Sponsor will receive upon conversion of the Founder Shares in connection with the Business Combination, our |
• | the fact that Nomura has contingent fees owing to it upon the successful completion of the Business Combination, consisting of (a) an M&A fee of $20 million and (b) deferred underwriting fees of approximately $4.4 million; |
• | the fact that our Initial Stockholders have agreed to waive their rights to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account with respect to their Founder Shares if we fail to complete an initial business combination by August 18, 2022 (or such later date as may be approved by the Company’s stockholders); |
• | the fact that our Initial Stockholders, being holders of Class A Common Stock, are eligible to receive the dividend comprised of the New Warrants to be issued upon the automatic conversion of the Founder Shares at Closing, and the fact that, because our Initial Stockholders have agreed not to redeem their shares in connection with the Business Combination, they may receive a significant number of such New Warrants, if other holders of Class A Common Stock elect to exercise their redemption rights; |
• | the fact that the Sponsor paid an aggregate of $5,950,000 for Private Units comprised of 297,500 Private Warrants to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock and that such Private Warrants will expire worthless if a business combination is not consummated by August 18, 2022; |
• | the continued right of the Sponsor to hold Class A Common Stock and the shares of Class A Common Stock to be issued to the Sponsor upon exercise of its Private Warrants following the Business Combination, subject to certain lock-up periods; |
• | if the Trust Account is liquidated, including in the event we are unable to complete an initial business combination within the required time period, the Sponsor has agreed to indemnify us to ensure that the proceeds in the Trust Account are not reduced below $10.00 per public share, or such lesser per public share amount as is in the Trust Account on the liquidation date, by the claims of prospective target businesses with which we have entered into an acquisition agreement or claims of any third party (other than our independent public accountants) for services rendered or products sold to us, but only if such a vendor or target business has not executed a waiver of any and all rights to seek access to the Trust Account; |
• | the Sponsor (including its representatives and affiliates) and the Company directors and officers, are, or may in the future become, affiliated with entities that are engaged in a similar business to the Company. For example, each of the Company’s officers may be considered an affiliate of the Sponsor, and the directors and officers of the Company are also affiliated with Lionheart III and Lionheart IV, all of which are blank check companies incorporated for the purpose of effecting their respective initial business combinations. In addition, Mr. Meltzer serves on the board of directors of Haymaker Acquisition Corp. III, a blank check company incorporated for the purpose of effecting a business combination. The Sponsor and the Company’s directors and officers are not prohibited from sponsoring, or otherwise becoming involved with, any other blank check companies prior to the Company completing its initial business combination. Moreover, certain of the Company’s directors and officers have time and attention requirements for certain other companies. The Company’s directors and officers also may become aware of business opportunities which may be appropriate for presentation to the Company, and the other entities to which they owe certain fiduciary or contractual duties, including Lionheart III and Lionheart IV. Accordingly, they may have had conflicts of interest in determining to which entity a particular business opportunity should be presented. These conflicts may not be resolved in the Company’s favor and such potential business opportunities may be presented to other entities prior to their presentation to the Company, subject to applicable fiduciary duties. The Existing Charter provides that the Company renounces its interest in any corporate opportunity offered to any director or officer unless such opportunity is expressly offered to such person solely in his or her capacity as a director or officer of the Company and such opportunity is one the Company is legally and contractually permitted to undertake and would otherwise be reasonable for the Company to pursue, and to the extent the director or officer is permitted to refer that opportunity to the Company without violating another legal obligation. For more information, see “Management of the Company— Conflicts of Interests.” |
• | the continued indemnification of our existing directors and officers and the continuation of our directors’ and officers’ liability insurance after the Business Combination; |
• | the fact that the Sponsor and our directors and officers will lose their entire investment in us and will not be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses if an initial business combination is not consummated by August 18, 2022; and |
• | that, at the closing of the Business Combination we will enter into the Registration Rights Agreement with the Sponsor and our directors and officers which provides for registration rights to such persons and their permitted transferees. |
• | a limited availability of market quotations for our securities; |
• | reduced liquidity for our securities; |
• | a determination that the Class A Common Stock is a “penny stock” which will require brokers trading in the Class Common A Stock to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly result in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for our securities; |
• | a limited amount of news and analyst coverage; and |
• | a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future. |