Easterly Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:EACQ) today announced that October 26, 2016 is the record date for Easterly’s special meeting (the “special meeting”) to be held in connection with the previously announced business combination between Easterly and Sungevity, Inc. (“Sungevity”). The date, time and location of the special meeting will be set and announced at a later time. Only holders of record of Easterly’s common stock at the close of business on October 26, 2016 will be entitled to notice of the special meeting and to vote and have their votes counted at the special meeting and any adjournments or postponements of the special meeting.
The full meeting agenda will be detailed in the definitive joint proxy and consent solicitation statement/prospectus, which will be included as part of the Registration Statement on Form S-4, as amended (File No. 333-212590), of Easterly. The definitive joint proxy and consent solicitation statement/prospectus will be mailed to all stockholders of record. The Registration Statement has not yet been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
About Sungevity
Sungevity is a technology-driven solutions provider, offering exceptional service and choice to residential and commercial solar energy customers. Sungevity’s asset-light business model focuses on value-added in-house services for software platform development, project management and customer experience; this focus is enabled by a strong, scalable network of third-party providers for asset-intensive and/or lower margin provision of hardware, installation services and financing. Sungevity’s disruptive and competitive model delivers greater value directly to customers and, for stockholders, captures immediate financial value at the time of sale.
About Easterly Acquisition Corp.
Easterly Acquisition Corp. is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company sponsored by Easterly Acquisition Sponsor, LLC, an affiliate of Easterly LLC, for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or assets. Easterly Acquisition Corp. completed its initial public offering in August 2015, raising $200 million in cash proceeds. Easterly Acquisition Corp.’s officers and certain of its directors are affiliated with Easterly LLC.
About Easterly LLC
Easterly LLC is an asset management firm that develops engaged partnerships with innovative, growth-oriented companies. Easterly’s core expertise is in acting as a principal to grow business platforms. Easterly enhances businesses as a partner through capital formation, corporate development, and strategic implementation activities. Easterly’s principals have a proven track record of delivering outperformance to both public and private investors across a variety of sectors.