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CanPR Technology Inc. completed the acquisition of General Assembly Holdings Limited (TSXV:GA) in a reverse merger transaction. CanPR Technology Inc. entered into a letter of intent to acquire General Assembly Holdings Limited (TSXV:GA) for CAD 15 million in a reverse merger transaction on November 20, 2023. CanPR Technology Inc. entered into definitive agreement to acquire General Assembly Holdings Limited (TSXV:GA) in a reverse merger transaction on March 25, 2024. Pursuant to the terms of the LOI, General Assembly Holdings will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of CanPR on a fully-diluted basis for an aggregate purchase price of CAD 15 million. Upon closing, the current shareholders of CanPR will own 90.9% of the issued and outstanding shares of General Assembly Holdings on a non-diluted basis. The resulting entity will continue the business of CanPR. General Assembly Holdings will change its name to “CanPR Technology Inc.” Upon completion of the transaction, the board of the Resulting Issuer will be comprised of five directors, with four directors appointed by CanPR, and one director appointed by General Assembly Holdings. Upon completion of the transaction, it is anticipated that the executive management shall consist of the following persons: Akshat Soni, Chief Executive Officer and Director; Rishi Mittal, President; Stephen A. Smith, Chairman; Arun Soni, Chief Financial Officer; Dexter John, Director; Uppekha Jain, Director; and Ted Hastings, Director. Following completion of the Reverse Takeover, the Resulting Issuer Shares are expected to be listed and posted for trading on the TSXV under the trading symbol “WPR”.
The completion of the transaction is subject to a number of conditions, which include, receipt of General Assembly Holdings and CanPR shareholders, regulatory, director approvals and other approvals, authorizations, third party consents and consents for the transaction. The transaction is expected to close on or about June 10, 2024. The TSXV has conditionally accepted the Reverse Takeover subject to GA and CANPR fulfilling all of the requirements of the TSXV on or before August 30, 2024. DNTW Toronto LLP acted as auditor and Odyssey Trust Company acted as transfer agent and registrar to General Assembly.
CanPR Technology Inc. completed the acquisition of General Assembly Holdings Limited (TSXV:GA) in a reverse merger transaction on June 24, 2024. Duyuru • Mar 21
General Assembly Holdings Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 03, 2024 General Assembly Holdings Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 03, 2024. Duyuru • Nov 22
CanPR Technology Inc. entered into a letter of intent to acquire General Assembly Holdings Limited (TSXV:GA) for CAD 15 million. CanPR Technology Inc. entered into a letter of intent to acquire General Assembly Holdings Limited (TSXV:GA) for CAD 15 million in a reverse merger transaction on November 20, 2023. Pursuant to the terms of the LOI, General Assembly Holdings will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of CanPR on a fully-diluted basis for an aggregate purchase price of CAD 15 million. Upon closing, the current shareholders of CanPR will own 90.9% of the issued and outstanding shares of General Assembly Holdings on a non-diluted basis. The resulting entity will continue the business of CanPR. General Assembly Holdings will change its name to “CanPR Technology Inc.” Upon completion of the transaction, the board of the Resulting Issuer will be comprised of five directors, with four directors appointed by CanPR, and one director appointed by General Assembly Holdings. Upon completion of the transaction, it is anticipated that the executive management shall consist of the following persons: Akshat Soni, Chief Executive Officer and Director; Rishi Mittal, President; Stephen A. Smith, Chairman; Arun Soni, Chief Financial Officer; Dexter John, Director; Uppekha Jain, Director; and Ted Hastings, Director.The completion of the transaction is subject to a number of conditions, which include, receipt of General Assembly Holdings and CanPR shareholders, regulatory and other approvals, authorizations and consents for the transaction. New Risk • Oct 02
New major risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 69% This is considered a major risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-CA$640k free cash flow). Shares are highly illiquid. Negative equity (-CA$8.1m). Earnings have declined by 1.7% per year over the past 5 years. Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (69% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$10m (CA$872.6k market cap, or US$641.2k). Minor Risk Revenue is less than US$5m (CA$2.1m revenue, or US$1.6m). New Risk • Sep 09
New major risk - Financial position The company has less than a year of cash runway based on its current free cash flow trend. Free cash flow: -CA$640k This is considered a major risk. With less than a year's worth of cash, the company will need to raise capital or take on debt unless its cash flows improve. This would dilute existing shareholders or increase balance sheet risk. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-CA$640k free cash flow). Negative equity (-CA$8.1m). Earnings have declined by 1.7% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (CA$516.8k market cap, or US$378.8k). Minor Risks Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (10.0% increase in shares outstanding). Revenue is less than US$5m (CA$2.1m revenue, or US$1.6m). Board Change • Aug 16
High number of new and inexperienced directors There are 4 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 4 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. Founder, President & Executive Director Ali Lalani is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2017. The company’s lack of experienced directors is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. New Risk • Jul 29
New major risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 86% This is considered a major risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-CA$156k free cash flow). Negative equity (-CA$9.3m). Earnings have declined by 9.9% per year over the past 5 years. Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (86% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$10m (CA$1.31m market cap, or US$989.0k). Minor Risk Revenue is less than US$5m (CA$2.0m revenue, or US$1.5m). Duyuru • Jun 30
General Assembly Holdings Limited, Annual General Meeting, Sep 01, 2023 General Assembly Holdings Limited, Annual General Meeting, Sep 01, 2023. Reported Earnings • Jun 01
First quarter 2023 earnings released: CA$0.024 loss per share (vs CA$0.13 loss in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: CA$0.024 loss per share (improved from CA$0.13 loss in 1Q 2022). Revenue: CA$522.7k (down 52% from 1Q 2022). Net loss: CA$615.4k (loss narrowed 79% from 1Q 2022). Board Change • May 31
Less than half of directors are independent There are 4 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 2 were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 4 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. 2 independent directors (3 non-independent directors). Founder, President & Executive Director Ali Lalani is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2017. Independent Director Kevin Ferrell was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of experienced directors. Reported Earnings • May 04
Full year 2022 earnings released: CA$0.16 loss per share (vs CA$0.49 loss in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: CA$0.16 loss per share (improved from CA$0.49 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: CA$1.79m (down 61% from FY 2021). Net loss: CA$4.14m (loss narrowed 61% from FY 2021). Duyuru • Dec 23
General Assembly Holdings Limited Announces Resignation of Nima Besharat from Its Board of Directors General Assembly Holdings Limited announced the resignation of Nima Besharat from its board of directors. Mr. Besharat has stepped down as a member of the Board. A member of the Board since the Company’s go public inception in June 2021, Mr. Besharat has decided to pursue other opportunities. The Board will look to fill the vacancy in due time. Duyuru • Dec 03
General Assembly Announces New Appointment to its Board of Directors General Assembly Holdings Limited is announcing a new appointment to its board of directors (the "Board"). The Company announced the appointment of Iain Klugman to the Board. Mr. Klugman is the former CEO of Communitech Corporation, where he worked as an advisor to tech start-ups helping them build strong teams, access capital, and commercialize products. A seasoned communications professional, Mr. Klugman has experience collaborating with both management and directors of public and private companies helping businesses compete and win in the marketplace. Mr. Klugman previously held positions as the CEO of Destination Ontario where he had responsibility for the Ontario Brand globally, Executive Director of Communications with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and led Global Branding and Advertising for Nortel. Named one of the 50 most powerful businesspeople in Canada, and awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, Mr. Klugman has spent the past 2 years, working as a Strategic Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Health Canada in addition to launching NorthGuide Inc. Mr. Klugman replaces Karen Zuccala, who has resigned from the Board to pursue other interests. Mr. Klugman’s appointment remains subject To Approve the TSX Venture Exchange. Reported Earnings • Dec 01
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: CA$0.12 loss per share (vs CA$0.20 loss in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: CA$0.12 loss per share (improved from CA$0.20 loss in 3Q 2021). Revenue: CA$979.2k (down 24% from 3Q 2021). Net loss: CA$3.20m (loss narrowed 28% from 3Q 2021). Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 2 were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 5 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. 2 independent directors (4 non-independent directors). Founder, President & Executive Director Ali Lalani is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2017. Independent Director Kevin Ferrell was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors. Reported Earnings • Aug 30
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: CA$0.049 loss per share (vs CA$0.024 profit in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: CA$0.049 loss per share (down from CA$0.024 profit in 2Q 2021). Revenue: CA$1.01m (down 21% from 2Q 2021). Net loss: CA$1.16m (down 318% from profit in 2Q 2021). Board Change • Aug 30
High number of new and inexperienced directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 5 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. Founder, CEO, President & Executive Director Ali Lalani is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2017. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors. Board Change • Aug 03
High number of new and inexperienced directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 5 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. Founder, CEO, President & Executive Director Ali Lalani is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2017. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors. Duyuru • Jul 14
General Assembly Pizza Now Available at 59 Locations of One of Canada's Largest Grocery Chains General Assembly Holdings Limited announced that its par-baked, naturally leavened frozen pizzas are now available at 59 Sobeys stores across Ontario. GA Pizza has been rapidly scaling its wholesale frozen pizza channel in response to strong retailer demand, supported by a distribution agreement with UNFI Canadaand retail broker Propel Natural Brands. Today’s announcement builds on the brand’s promising early performance with multiple retailers, since introducing a wholesale channel in mid-2021. The Company’s pizzas are now available in 350+ retail doors, and GA Pizza expects to finish 2022 at over 400 retail doors as announced in its corporate update issued on February 7, 2022. GA Pizza expects to drive awareness and maximize visibility for shoppers with merchandising that further highlights its premium frozen pizzas in the aisle. Board Change • Jul 02
High number of new and inexperienced directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 5 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. Founder, CEO, President & Executive Director Ali Lalani is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2017. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors. Board Change • Jun 17
Less than half of directors are independent There are 4 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 2 were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 4 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. 2 independent directors (3 non-independent directors). Founder, CEO, President & Executive Director Ali Lalani is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2017. Independent Director Karen Zuccala was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of experienced directors. Reported Earnings • May 03
Full year 2021 earnings released Full year 2021 results: Revenue: CA$4.64m (up 120% from FY 2020). Net loss: CA$10.6m (loss widened CA$9.34m from FY 2020). Board Change • Apr 27
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Director Karen Zuccala was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Duyuru • Apr 21
General Assembly Holdings Limited Showcases its Naturally Leavened, Clean-Ingredient Frozen Pizzas to Leading Players in the Natural Foods Space as an Exhibitor At the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) NOW (Natural. Organic. Wellness) Conference and Trade Show General Assembly Holdings Limited to showcase its naturally leavened, clean-ingredient frozen pizzas to leading players in the natural foods space as an exhibitor at the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) NOW (Natural. Organic. Wellness) conference and trade show (“CHFA NOW”). The CHFA NOW event takes place in Vancouver from April 21 through 24, bringing together premier manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, distributors and wholesalers to make connections, share knowledge and discover products. At the event’s Trade Show—which takes place April 23 and 24—GA Pizza will offer delegates piping-hot samples of its premium frozen pizza from Booth #649. GA Pizza will exhibit alongside national retail broker Propel Natural Brands, which has been working with the Company since mid-2021 to facilitate growth in the high-promise retail space. Since January, GA Pizza has more than doubled the retail doors in which its frozen pizzas are sold. Since March, the Company announced new retail deals with Sobeys, Whole Foods Market and 53 midsized local Western Canadian grocers. GA Pizza expects to be in more than 400 retail doors by the end of 2022. Duyuru • Apr 13
General Assembly Holdings Limited Announces Par-Baked, Leavened Frozen Pizzas Are Now Available at Whole Foods Market Stores in Ontario General Assembly Holdings Limited announced that its par-baked, leavened frozen pizzas are now available at Whole Foods Market stores in Ontario. Four popular GA Pizza SKUs—including meat-free and plant-based options—are now stocking the freezers of select Whole Foods Market stores. The addition of Ontario Whole Foods Market stores is a marquee addition to GA Pizza’s growing wholesale channel. Since the start of 2022, the number of retail doors carrying the Company’s frozen pizzas has more than doubled to 260. In the first quarter alone, the Company began supplying 59 full-service Sobeys stores in Ontario and 53 midsized local retail doors in Western Canada, as well as the industry-leading Voilà by Sobeys home-delivery platform. With distribution via UNFI Canada and support from Propel Natural Brands, GA Pizza is on track to reach 400 grocery stores by the end of 2022. Duyuru • Apr 02
General Assembly Holdings Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 02, 2022 General Assembly Holdings Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 02, 2022. Duyuru • Feb 08
General Assembly Holdings Limited to Report Q4, 2021 Results on Apr 15, 2022 General Assembly Holdings Limited announced that they will report Q4, 2021 results on Apr 15, 2022 Reported Earnings • Dec 03
Third quarter 2021 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2021 results: CA$0.20 loss per share. Revenue: CA$1.29m (flat on 3Q 2020). Net loss: CA$4.41m (flat on 3Q 2020). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 06
Chief Financial Officer recently bought CA$56k worth of stock On the 30th of September, Jeff Collins bought around 49k shares on-market at roughly CA$1.14 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Jeff has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of CA$86k worth in shares. Duyuru • Jun 25
General Assembly Pizza and Impossible Foods Kick Off Multi-Channel Relationship With Impossible™ Pizza Launch General Assembly Holdings Limited launched the new Impossible Pizza. The naturally leavened pie features a New York-inspired flavour profile and fennel-spiced Impossible™ product, made from plants. The collaboration marks Canada’s first wood-fired Impossible Pizza experience and kicks off a multi-channel brand relationship. The Impossible Pizza will be available to Torontonians at GA Pizza’s waterfront patio location—a summer-long satellite restaurant at Harbourfront Centre’s The Slip.