8-K: QXO Finalizes $1 Billion Investment, Appoints Brad Jacobs as CEO and Chairman
Summary
- QXO, previously known as SilverSun Technologies, has completed a $1 billion equity investment.
- Jacobs Private Equity II, LLC (JPE) invested $900 million, and co-investors contributed $100 million.
- Brad Jacobs is now the Chairman and CEO of QXO.
- The company has changed its name to QXO, Inc. and its ticker symbol to QXO on the NASDAQ Capital Market.
- QXO aims to become a tech-forward leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry.
- The company is targeting tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue within the next decade through acquisitions and organic growth.
Sentiment
Score: 8
Explanation: The document is highly positive, highlighting a significant investment, a strong leadership team, and ambitious growth plans. However, it also acknowledges potential risks, which tempers the overall sentiment slightly.
Highlights
- QXO completed a $1 billion equity investment led by Jacobs Private Equity II, LLC.
- Brad Jacobs has been appointed as the Chairman and CEO of QXO.
- The company has changed its name from SilverSun Technologies, Inc. to QXO, Inc.
- The company's ticker symbol on the NASDAQ Capital Market has changed from SSNT to QXO.
- The company is targeting tens of billions of dollars of annual revenue in the next decade.
- The company issued 1,000,000 shares of Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock and warrants exercisable for 219,007,375 shares of Common Stock.
- The Preferred Stock has an initial liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, for an aggregate initial liquidation preference of $1,000,000,000.
- The Preferred Stock will pay quarterly cash dividends equal to the greater of (i) the as-converted dividends on the underlying Common Stock for the relevant quarter and (ii) 9% of the then-applicable liquidation preference per annum.
- The Warrants have an exercise price of $4.566 per share of Common Stock with respect to 50% of the Warrants, $6.849 per share of Common Stock with respect to 25% of the Warrants, and $13.698 per share of Common Stock with respect to the remaining 25% of the Warrants.
- JPE has acquired approximately 89.73% of the total voting power of the Companys capital stock before giving effect to the exercise of Warrants, and approximately 89.86% of the total voting power of the Companys capital stock after giving effect to the exercise of all of the Warrants.
Positives
- The $1 billion equity investment provides substantial capital for QXOs growth plans.
- The appointment of Brad Jacobs as CEO and Chairman brings significant leadership experience.
- The company is targeting a large market with significant growth potential.
- The company has a clear strategy for growth through acquisitions and organic expansion.
Negatives
- The company is now a controlled company, which may reduce its attractiveness to some investors.
- The company is highly dependent on the continued leadership of Brad Jacobs.
- The company has a relatively low public float, which may result in significant price volatility.
Risks
- The company faces risks associated with raising additional capital, which may lead to dilution or a decline in stock price.
- The company may not be able to develop an active, liquid trading market for its common stock.
- The company is dependent on the continued leadership of Brad Jacobs.
- The company may not be able to retain world-class talent.
- The company may not be able to enter into agreements with acquisition targets on attractive terms.
- The company faces risks associated with cybersecurity and technology.
- The building products distribution industry is subject to cyclicality and seasonality.
- The company faces risks associated with potential litigation related to the transactions.
Future Outlook
QXO plans to become a tech-forward leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and is targeting tens of billions of dollars of annual revenue in the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth.
Management Comments
- Brad Jacobs said, Ive known these leaders for many years and have great confidence in their ability to grow QXO into a tech-forward leader in building products distribution.
- We have a world-class executive team pursuing shareholder value out of the gate!
Industry Context
This announcement marks QXOs entry into the building products distribution industry, a large and fragmented market with significant growth potential. The company aims to leverage technology and strategic acquisitions to gain a competitive edge.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- The company's strategy of using technology to disrupt the building products distribution industry is similar to the approach taken by companies like Amazon in other sectors.
- The company's focus on acquisitions is a common strategy in the distribution industry, with companies like Builders FirstSource and Beacon Roofing Supply having grown through acquisitions.
- The company's goal of achieving tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue is ambitious but not unprecedented in the industry, with companies like Home Depot and Lowe's having achieved similar scale.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders will experience a change in the company's direction and strategy.
- Employees will be subject to new leadership and potential changes in the company's culture.
- Customers may see changes in the company's products and services.
- Suppliers may be affected by the company's new acquisition strategy.
- Creditors may be impacted by the company's new financial structure.
Next Steps
- The company will pursue accretive acquisitions and organic growth.
- The company will announce further leadership appointments, including a chief technology officer.
- The company will announce potential additional board members.
Key Dates
- April 14, 2024: Date of the Amended and Restated Investment Agreement.
- June 5, 2024: Date of the employment agreement with Brad Jacobs.
- June 6, 2024: Date of the closing of the equity investment, name change, ticker change, and leadership appointments.
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Filings with Classifications
Earnings Release
- The company's revenue decreased compared to the same period last year.
- The adjusted EBITDA was significantly lower than the same period last year.
Merger Announcement
- QXO closed its previously announced $830 million equity private placement in conjunction with the acquisition.
Debt Offering Announcement
- Queen MergerCo, Inc. priced its offering of $2.25 billion of 6.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2032.
- The size of the offering was increased from the previously announced offering size of $2.0 billion.
- The proceeds from the offering will be used to fund the acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
Capital Raise Announcement
- QXO, through its subsidiary Queen MergerCo, Inc., intends to offer $2 billion in Senior Secured Notes due 2032.
- The notes will be offered privately to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons.
- The proceeds will be used to fund the acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. and related expenses, along with borrowings under new senior secured credit facilities, proceeds from QXO's previously announced equity offerings, and available balance sheet cash.
Capital Raise Announcement
- QXO is offering 37,735,850 shares of common stock at a price of $13.25 per share.
- The underwriters have an option to purchase up to an additional 5,660,377 shares.
- The company expects to receive net proceeds of approximately $490 million, or $564.2 million if the underwriters fully exercise their option.
- The proceeds will be used to partially finance the acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
Capital Raise Announcement
- QXO intends to offer for sale to the public $500,000,000 of shares of its common stock.
- QXO intends to grant the underwriters of the offering an option to purchase up to an additional $75,000,000 of shares of Common Stock at the same price per share as the other shares of our Common Stock purchased by the underwriters in this offering.
- The net proceeds from the Offering to finance a portion of the consideration for the pending acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
Merger Announcement
- QXO plans to finance the acquisition through a combination of debt and equity financing.
- The debt financing includes a new senior secured term facility and senior secured notes totaling \$4.55 billion.
- The equity financing includes a private placement of approximately 67.5 million shares of QXO's common stock at \$12.30 per share, expected to generate approximately \$830.6 million.
- QXO also intends to issue additional shares of common stock in a public offering for gross proceeds of \$600 million.
Proxy Statement
- The company issued to the Investors, in the aggregate, (i) 1,000,000 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock that, in aggregate, are convertible into 219,010,074 shares of our common stock at an initial conversion price of $4.566 per share, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments; and (ii) the Warrants to purchase an additional 219,010,074 shares of our common stock at initial exercise prices of $4.566 per share with respect to 50% of the Warrants, $6.849 per share with respect to 25% of the Warrants, and $13.698 per share with respect to the remaining 25% of the Warrants, in each case subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments.
- On July 25, 2024, the company issued and sold an aggregate of 67,833,699 shares of common stock at a price of $9.14 per share in a private placement.
Proxy Statement
- The company delivered an increase of approximately 400% in stockholder value between the announcement of the Equity Investment in December 2023 and the formal grant of equity awards at the end of July 2024.
Merger Announcement
- QXO has secured financing commitments covering the full purchase price.
- QXO has entered into purchase agreements with certain institutional investors for an $830 million private placement financing, subject to the completion of the Beacon acquisition.
Capital Raising Announcement
- QXO, Inc. is raising $830 million through a private placement of approximately 67.5 million shares at $12.30 per share.
- The funds are earmarked for the acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
- The closing of the private placement is contingent upon the concurrent consummation of QXO's all-cash tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
Annual Report
- The company issued and sold 1,000,000 shares of Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock for $1.0 billion.
- The company issued warrants exercisable for 219,010,074 shares of common stock.
- The company issued 340,932,212 shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants to purchase 42,000,000 shares in a private placement for approximately $3.5 billion.
- The company issued an additional 67,833,699 shares of common stock in a private placement for approximately $620 million.
Earnings Release
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased year-over-year, from a gain of $0.7 million to a loss of $(7.7) million.
- The company reported a loss of $(0.11) per basic and diluted shares attributable to common shareholders for the full year 2024.
Tender Offer Announcement
- The offer price of $124.25 per share represents a significant premium over Beacon's unaffected share price and historical trading multiples, indicating a better than expected outcome for shareholders.
Tender Offer Announcement
- QXO's attempts to engage with Beacon have been met with delays and cancellations, leading to a hostile tender offer.
- Beacon has imposed unreasonable preconditions for discussions, including a long-term standstill agreement.
Tender Offer Statement
- The offer price represents a significant premium over Beacon's unaffected share price and historical trading multiples.
Tender Offer Statement
- QXO's attempts to engage with Beacon's management have been met with delays, cancellations, and unreasonable preconditions.
Merger Announcement
- QXO's attempts to engage with Beacon have been met by delays, cancellations, and unreasonable preconditions.
- Beacon conditioned a meeting on QXO agreeing to a months-long delay before they could present their proposal to shareholders.
Merger Announcement
- QXO's offer of $124.25 per share represents a 37% premium over Beacon's 90-day unaffected share price, which is significantly better than the current market valuation.
- QXO highlights that Beacon's operating environment and capital markets have weakened since their initial proposal in November, making their offer more attractive.
Current Report
- The document mentions risks associated with raising additional equity or debt capital from public or private markets.
- It also notes the possibility of one or more additional private placements of common stock.
Quarterly Report
- The company's net income for the quarter and nine-month period was significantly better than the same periods last year, which had net losses.
- The company's cash position improved dramatically due to the capital raises.
- The company extinguished all long-term debt obligations.
Quarterly Report
- The company completed a $1 billion cash investment from Jacobs Private Equity II, LLC and certain minority co-investors.
- The company issued and sold 1,000,000 shares of Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock and warrants exercisable for 219,010,074 shares of common stock.
- The company completed private placements of common stock and pre-funded warrants, generating approximately $4.12 billion in gross proceeds.
Quarterly Report
- The company's Adjusted EBITDA was significantly worse than the same period last year, moving from a positive $665,000 to a negative $11.47 million.
Quarterly Report
- The company completed two private placements during the quarter, raising approximately $4.1 billion.
- The capital raise increased the number of common shares outstanding to 409.4 million.
Proxy Statement
- On June 6, 2024, the company issued 1,000,000 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase common stock to investors for $1,000,000,000 in cash.
- On July 25, 2024, the company issued and sold an aggregate of 67,833,699 shares of common stock at a price of $9.14 per share in a private placement.
Quarterly Report
- The company reported a net loss for the quarter, compared to a net income in the same period last year, indicating worse than expected results.
Quarterly Report
- The company completed a $1 billion cash investment from Jacobs Private Equity II, LLC and minority co-investors.
- The company issued 1,000,000 shares of Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock and warrants exercisable for 219,010,074 shares of common stock.
- The company completed private placements of common stock and pre-funded warrants, generating approximately $4.12 billion in gross proceeds.
Quarterly Report
- The company's net income decreased to a net loss, and adjusted EBITDA also declined to a loss, indicating worse financial performance compared to the same period last year.
Quarterly Report
- The company completed two private placements in July 2024, increasing its cash position to approximately $5 billion.
- The document mentions the risk of raising additional equity or debt capital from public or private markets to pursue the company's business plan, including potentially one or more additional private placements of common stock.
Prospectus Supplement
- The company is registering the potential issuance of up to 261,010,074 shares of common stock upon the exercise of warrants.
- This includes 219,010,074 warrants and 42,000,000 pre-funded warrants.
Capital Raise Announcement
- QXO has raised $620 million through a new private placement of 67,833,699 shares at $9.14 per share.
- The company also closed a previously announced $3.5 billion private placement.
- The company may raise additional capital in the future to pursue its business plan.
8-K Filing
- QXO plans to issue 340,932,212 shares of its common stock through a private placement.
- The private placement is intended to bring the company back into compliance with Nasdaq listing rules.
8-K Filing
- The company received a delisting notice from Nasdaq for not meeting the minimum publicly held shares requirement, which is a negative development.
Information Statement
- QXO Inc. is undertaking a private placement to raise approximately $3.5 billion.
- The private placement involves the issuance of 340,932,212 shares of common stock at $9.14 per share.
- The company is also issuing warrants to purchase 42,000,000 shares of common stock at $9.13999 per warrant, exercisable at $0.00001 per share.
Private Placement Announcement
- QXO has entered into purchase agreements for a $3.5 billion private placement.
- The company is selling 340,932,212 shares of common stock at $9.14 per share.
- The company is also selling 42,000,000 pre-funded warrants at $9.13999 per warrant.
- The private placement is expected to close early in the third quarter of 2024.
Merger Announcement
- The document mentions the possibility of raising additional equity or debt capital from public or private markets to pursue the Companys business plan following the closing of the equity investment.
- The document states that the amount of additional capital raised may significantly exceed the amount of the equity investment.
Merger Announcement
- The company completed a $1 billion equity investment, which is a significant positive development.
- The appointment of Brad Jacobs as CEO and Chairman is a strong signal of the company's commitment to growth.
- The company has a clear strategy for growth through acquisitions and organic expansion.
Special Meeting Results
- The document details a $1 billion equity investment from JPE and minority co-investors.
- The document mentions the possibility of raising additional equity or debt capital in the future.
Definitive Additional Materials
- The announcement is related to the equity investment contemplated by the Amended and Restated Investment Agreement by and among SilverSun Technologies, Inc. (to be renamed QXO, Inc.), JPE and other investors.
Supplement to Proxy Statement
- The document references an Amended and Restated Investment Agreement, indicating an equity investment.
- Jacobs Private Equity II, LLC is identified as the Principal Investor.
- The investment is contingent upon stockholder approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Current Report
- The document details a $1 billion equity investment from Jacobs Private Equity II, LLC and other investors.
- The document also mentions the possibility of raising additional equity or debt capital in the future.
Current Report
- The document mentions the possibility of raising additional equity or debt capital from public or private markets after the closing of the Equity Investment.
- The company may need to raise capital in an amount that may significantly exceed the amount of the Equity Investment.
Quarterly Report
- The company entered into an Amended and Restated Investment Agreement with JPE for an aggregate investment of $1,000,000,000 in cash.
- The company's stockholders will receive an aggregate cash dividend of $17,400,000 from the proceeds of the Equity Investment.
- The transactions are subject to approval by the company's stockholders at a special meeting to be held May 30, 2024.
Quarterly Report
- Although revenue increased, net income from operations decreased, indicating that the company's profitability declined compared to the same period last year.
Proxy Statement
- The Company also intends to pursue capital-raising transactions, including through issuances of Common Stock, other equity securities and/or debt securities, which may be substantial in amount, and at prices which may be less than the trading price of the Common Stock, and otherwise on such terms as may be agreed by the Company.
Proxy Statement
- The document discusses an equity investment in SilverSun Technologies.
- Brad Jacobs has raised $30 billion of debt and equity capital in his career.
- The company anticipates raising additional equity or debt capital from public or private markets to pursue its business plan following the closing of the Equity Investment.
Merger Announcement
- The spin-off of the existing business will no longer occur, which may be viewed negatively by some investors who were anticipating the separation.
Merger Announcement
- The original plan for a spin-off of the company's existing business has been scrapped, which may be viewed negatively by some investors who were anticipating the spin-off.
Annual Results
- The company reported record revenue and a significant increase in EBITDA plus share-based compensation, indicating better than expected financial performance.
Annual Results
- The merger with Rhodium Enterprises was terminated after a year of failing to clear regulatory hurdles.
Annual Results
- The company has entered into an investment agreement with Jacobs Private Equity II, LLC (JPE) and minority co-investors, resulting in a $1 billion cash investment.
- The investment agreement also includes a $2.5 million aggregate cash dividend to stockholders.
Merger Announcement
- The document details a $1 billion equity investment from JPE and minority co-investors.
- It also mentions the possibility of raising additional equity or debt capital in the future to pursue acquisitions.
Annual Results
- The company reported a net loss of $1,070,095 for the year ended December 31, 2023, which is worse than the net loss of $282,219 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Annual Results
- SilverSun entered into an Investment Agreement with Jacobs Private Equity II, LLC, providing for an aggregate investment of $1,000,000,000 in cash in SilverSun.
- The Investors will receive 1,000,000 shares of Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase approximately 219 million shares of SilverSun common stock.
- Following the Closing, the Investors will own approximately 99.85% of SilverSun common stock on an as-converted, as-exercised basis.
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