PROXY STATEMENT
The special meeting (the "special meeting") of stockholders of Pensare Acquisition Corp. ("Pensare," "Company," "we," "us" or "our"), a Delaware
corporation, will be held on November [ · ], 2019 at 11:00 a.m., local
time, at the offices of Greenberg Traurig, LLP, located at the MetLife Building,
200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166 to consider and vote upon the following proposals:
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a proposal to amend (the "Charter Amendment") Pensare's amended and restated certificate of incorporation (the "charter") to extend the date by
which Pensare has to consummate a business combination (the "Extension") for an additional four months, from December 1, 2019 to April 1, 2020 (the "Extended Date"); and
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a proposal to direct (the "Adjournment Proposal") the chairman of the special meeting to adjourn the special meeting to a later date or dates,
if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies if, based upon the tabulated vote at the time of the special meeting, there are not sufficient votes to approve the foregoing proposal.
The
Charter Amendment is essential to the overall implementation of our board of director's (the "Board") plan to extend the date that Pensare has to complete a business combination. The
purpose of the Charter Amendment is to allow Pensare more time to complete its previously announced initial business combination with Stratos Management Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation
(together with its subsidiaries, "Computex"). Our Board has determined that it needs additional time beyond December 1, 2019 to consummate its initial business combination with Computex.
Accordingly, the Board believes that in order to be able to consummate an initial business combination we will need to obtain the Extension. Therefore, the Board has determined that it is in the best
interests of our stockholders to extend the date that Pensare has to consummate a business combination to the Extended Date in order that our stockholders have the opportunity to participate in this
investment.
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affirmative vote of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock is required to approve the Charter Amendment. Approval of the proposal to direct the chairman of
the special meeting to adjourn the special meeting requires the affirmative vote of the majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the special meeting and voting on the proposal.
Holders
("public stockholders") of shares of Pensare's common stock ("public shares") sold in Pensare's initial public offering may elect to redeem their shares for their pro rata portion of the funds available
in the trust account in connection with the Charter Amendment (the "Election") regardless of whether such public
stockholders vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the Charter Amendment and an Election can also be made by public stockholders who do not vote, or do not instruct their broker or bank how to vote, at the special
meeting. Public stockholders may make an Election regardless of whether such public stockholders were holders as of the record date. However, the Company will not proceed with the Charter Amendment if
the redemption of public shares in connection therewith would cause the Company to have net tangible assets of less than $5,000,001. In addition, regardless of whether public stockholders vote "FOR"
or "AGAINST" the Charter Amendment, or do not vote, or
do not instruct their broker or bank how to vote, at the special meeting, if the Charter Amendment is approved by the requisite vote of stockholders (and not abandoned), the remaining public
stockholders will retain their right to redeem their public shares for their pro rata portion of the funds available in the trust account upon
consummation of the business combination when it is submitted to the stockholders.
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withdrawal of funds from the trust account in connection with the Election will reduce the amount held in the trust account following the redemption, and the amount remaining in the
trust account may be significantly reduced from the approximately $3.3 million that was in the trust account as of September 30, 2019. In such event, Pensare may need to obtain
additional funds to complete a business combination and there can be no assurance that such funds will be available on terms acceptable to the parties or at all.
If
the Charter Amendment is not approved and we do not consummate a business combination by December 1, 2019, in accordance with our charter, or if the Charter Amendment is not
approved and we do not consummate a business combination by December 1, 2019, we will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably
possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem 100% of the outstanding public shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust
account, including any interest earned on the funds held in the trust account not previously released to us, divided by the number of then outstanding public shares, which redemption will completely
extinguish public stockholders' rights as stockholders (including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any), subject to applicable law, and (iii) as promptly as reasonably
possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of our remaining stockholders and the Board, dissolve and liquidate, subject (in the case of (ii) and (iii) above) to our
obligations under Delaware law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law.
Prior
to the Pensare's initial public offering (the "IPO"), Pensare's initial stockholders waived their rights to participate in any liquidation distribution with respect to their shares
of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, which were acquired by them prior to the IPO (the "founder shares"). As a consequence of such waivers, a liquidating distribution will be made only with
respect to the public shares. There will be no distribution from the trust account with respect to Pensare's rights and warrants, which will expire worthless in the event we wind up.
To
protect amounts held in the trust account, our sponsor has agreed that it will be liable to ensure that the proceeds in the trust account are not reduced below $10.00 per share by the
claims of target businesses or claims of vendors or other entities that are owed money by us for services rendered or contracted for or products sold to us, but we cannot assure you that it will be
able to satisfy its indemnification obligations if it is required to do so. Additionally, the agreement entered into by our
sponsor specifically provides for two exceptions to the indemnity it has given: it will have no liability (1) as to any claimed amounts owed to a target business or vendor or other entity who
has executed an agreement with us waiving any right, title, interest or claim of any kind they may have in or to any monies held in the trust account, or (2) as to any claims for
indemnification by the underwriters of our initial public offering against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. We have not independently verified whether our sponsor
has sufficient funds to satisfy its indemnity obligations and believe that our sponsor's only assets are securities of our company. We have not asked our sponsor to reserve for such indemnification
obligations. As a result, if we liquidate, the per-share distribution from the trust account could be less than $10.00 due to claims or potential claims of creditors. We will distribute to all of our
public stockholders, in proportion to their respective equity interests, an aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including any interest earned on the funds held in the trust account
net of interest that may be used by us to pay our franchise and income taxes payable.
Under
the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL"), stockholders may be held liable for claims by third parties against a corporation to the extent of distributions
received by them in a dissolution. The pro rata portion of our trust account distributed to our public stockholders upon the redemption of 100% of our outstanding public shares in the event we do not
complete our initial business combination within the required time period may be considered a liquidation distribution under Delaware law. If the corporation complies with certain procedures set forth
in Section 280 of the DGCL intended to ensure that it makes reasonable provision for all claims against it, including a 60-day notice period during which any third-party claims can be brought
against the corporation, a 90-day period during which the corporation may reject any claims brought, and an additional 150-day
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period before any liquidating distributions are made to stockholders, any liability of stockholders with respect to a liquidating distribution is limited to the lesser of such stockholder's
pro rata share of the claim or the amount distributed to the stockholder, and any liability of the stockholder would be barred after the third anniversary of the dissolution.
However,
because we will not be complying with Section 280 of the DGCL, Section 281(b) of the DGCL requires us to adopt a plan, based on facts known to us at such time that
will provide for our payment of all existing and pending claims or claims that may be potentially brought against us within the subsequent ten years. However, because we are a blank check company,
rather than an operating company, and our operations will be limited to searching for prospective target businesses to acquire, the only likely claims to arise would be from our vendors (such as
lawyers, investment bankers, etc.) or prospective target businesses.
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of the Charter Amendment proposal will constitute consent for Pensare to instruct the trustee to (i) remove from the trust account an amount (the "Withdrawal Amount")
equal to the pro rata portion of funds available in the trust account relating to the redeemed public shares and (ii) deliver to
the holders of such redeemed public shares their pro rata portion of the Withdrawal Amount. The remainder of such funds shall remain in the trust
account and be available for use by Pensare to complete a business combination on or before the Extended Date. Holders of public shares who do not redeem their public shares now, will retain their
redemption rights and their ability to vote on the proposed business combination with Computex through the Extended Date if the Charter Amendment is approved.
The
record date for the special meeting is [ · ], 2019. Record holders
of Pensare common stock at the close of business on the record date are entitled to vote or have their votes cast at the special meeting. On the record date, there were 8,068,265 outstanding shares of
Pensare common stock. Pensare's rights and warrants do not have voting rights.
This
proxy statement contains important information about the special meeting and the proposals. Please read it carefully and vote your shares.
This
proxy statement is dated November [ · ], 2019 and is first
being mailed to stockholders on or about that date.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE SPECIAL MEETING
These Questions and Answers are only summaries of the matters they discuss. They do not contain all of the information that may be important to
you. You should read carefully the entire document, including the annexes to this proxy statement.
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Why am I receiving this proxy statement?
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A. This proxy statement and the accompanying materials are being sent to you in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board, for use at the special meeting of stockholders to be held on
[·], November [·], 2019 at 11:00 a.m., local time, at the offices of Greenberg Traurig,
LLP, located at the MetLife Building, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166, or at any adjournments or postponements thereof. This proxy statement summarizes the information that you need to make an informed decision on the proposals to be
considered at the special meeting.
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Pensare is a blank check company formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or
more businesses or entities. In August 2017, Pensare consummated its IPO from which it derived gross proceeds of $310.5 million, including proceeds from the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option. Like most blank check companies,
our charter provides for the return of the IPO proceeds held in trust to the holders of shares of common stock sold in the IPO if no qualifying business combinations are consummated on or before a certain date (in our case, December 1, 2019).
Our Board has determined that it needs additional time to consummate its initial business combination with Computex. The Board believes that it is in the best interests of the stockholders to continue Pensare's existence until the Extended Date in
order to allow Pensare more time to complete such business combination and is submitting this proposal to the stockholders to vote upon. In addition, we are proposing a measure to direct the chairman of the special meeting to adjourn the special
meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies if, based upon the tabulated vote at the time of the special meeting, there are not sufficient votes to approve the foregoing proposal.
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What is being voted on?
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A. You are being asked to vote on:
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a proposal to amend
Pensare's charter to extend the date by which Pensare has to consummate a business combination to the Extended Date; and
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a proposal to direct the
chairman of the special meeting to adjourn the special meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies if, based upon the tabulated vote at the time of the special meeting, there are not sufficient
votes to approve the foregoing proposal.
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The Charter Amendment proposal is essential to the overall implementation of the Board's plan to extend the date that Pensare has to complete a business combination. Approval of the Charter Amendment is a condition to
the implementation of the Extension.
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If the Extension is implemented, the stockholders' approval of the Charter Amendment proposal will constitute consent for Pensare to remove the Withdrawal Amount from the trust account, deliver to the holders of such
redeemed public shares their pro rata portion of the Withdrawal Amount and retain the remainder of the funds in the trust account for Pensare's use in connection with consummating a business combination
on or before the Extended Date.
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We will not proceed if we do not have at least $5,000,001 of net tangible assets following approval of the Charter Amendment proposal, after taking into account the Election.
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If the Charter Amendment proposal is approved and the Extension is implemented, the removal of the Withdrawal Amount from the trust account in connection with the Election will reduce the amount held in the trust
account following the Election. Pensare cannot predict the amount that will remain in the trust account if the Charter Amendment proposal is approved; and the amount remaining in the trust account may be significantly reduced from the approximately
$3.3 million that was in the trust account as of September 30, 2019. In such event, Pensare may need to obtain additional funds to complete a business combination and there can be no assurance that such funds will be available on terms
acceptable to the parties or at all.
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If the Charter Amendment proposal is not approved and we have not consummated a business combination by December 1, 2019, or if the Charter Amendment proposal is approved and we have not consummated a business
combination by the Extended Date, we will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem 100% of the outstanding public shares,
at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including any interest earned on the funds held in the trust account not previously released to us, divided by the number of then outstanding
public shares, which redemption will completely extinguish public stockholders' rights as stockholders (including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any), subject to applicable law, and (iii) as promptly as reasonably
possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of our remaining stockholders and the Board, dissolve and liquidate, subject (in the case of (ii) and (iii) above) to our obligations under Delaware law to provide for claims of
creditors and the requirements of other applicable law.
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Pensare's initial stockholders have waived their rights to participate in any liquidation distribution with respect to their founder shares. There will be no distribution from the trust account with respect to our
rights and warrants, which will expire worthless in the event we wind up. Pensare will pay the costs of liquidation from its remaining assets held outside of the trust account.
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Why is the Company proposing the Charter Amendment proposal?
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A. Pensare's charter provides for the return of the IPO proceeds held in trust to the holders of shares of common stock sold in the IPO if no qualifying business combinations is consummated on
or before December 1, 2019. Accordingly, the trust agreement provides for the trustee to liquidate the trust account and distribute to each public stockholder its pro rata share of such funds if a
qualifying business combination is not consummated on or before such date provided in Pensare's charter. On July 24, 2019, Pensare entered into a Business Combination Agreement, as amended, pursuant to which it is seeking to combine with
Computex. Pensare has now determined that it may need additional time to consummate its initial business combination. Accordingly, Pensare has determined to seek stockholder approval to extend the date by which it has to complete its business
combination with Computex.
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Pensare believes that given Pensare's expenditure of time, effort and money on finding a business combination, circumstances warrant providing public stockholders an opportunity to consider a business combination.
Accordingly, the Board is proposing the Charter Amendment to extend Pensare's corporate existence.
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You are not being asked to vote on the proposed business combination with Computex at this time. If the Extension is implemented and you do not elect to redeem your public shares, you will retain the right to vote
on any proposed business combination when it is submitted to stockholders and the right to redeem your public shares for a pro rata portion of the trust account in the event such business
combination is approved and completed or the Company has not consummated a business combination by the Extended Date.
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Why should I vote for the Charter Amendment?
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A. The Board believes stockholders will benefit from Pensare consummating its initial business combination with Computex. Accordingly, the Board is proposing the Charter Amendment to extend the
date by which Pensare has to complete a business combination until the Extended Date and to allow for the Election.
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The affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of all then outstanding shares of common stock is required to effect an amendment to Pensare's Charter, including any amendment that would extend its
corporate existence beyond December 1, 2019. Additionally, Pensare's charter requires that all public stockholders have an opportunity to redeem their public shares in the case Pensare's corporate existence is extended. We believe that this
charter provision was included to protect Pensare stockholders from having to sustain their investments for an unreasonably long period if Pensare failed to find a suitable business combination in the timeframe contemplated by the charter. Given
Pensare's expenditure of time, effort and money on the potential business combinations with the targets it has identified, circumstances warrant providing those who would like to consider whether a potential business combination with one or more of
such targets is an attractive investment with an opportunity to consider such transaction, inasmuch as Pensare is also affording stockholders who wish to redeem their public shares the opportunity to do so, as required under its charter. Accordingly,
we believe the Extension is consistent with Pensare's charter and IPO prospectus.
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How do the Pensare insiders intend to vote their shares?
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A. All of Pensare's directors, executive officers and their respective affiliates are expected to vote any common stock over which they have voting control (including any public shares owned by
them) in favor of the Charter Amendment proposal and the Adjournment Proposal.
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Pensare's directors, executive officers and their respective affiliates are not entitled to redeem their founder shares. With respect to shares purchased in the open market by Pensare's directors, executive officers and
their respective affiliates, such public shares may be redeemed. On the record date, Pensare's directors, executive officers and their affiliates beneficially owned and were entitled to vote 5,953,500 founder shares, representing approximately 73.8%
of Pensare's issued and outstanding common stock. Pensare's directors, executive officers and their affiliates did not beneficially own any public shares as of such date.
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Pensare's directors, executive officers and their affiliates may choose to buy public shares in the open market and/or through negotiated private purchases. In the event that purchases do occur, the purchasers may
seek to purchase shares from stockholders who would otherwise have voted against the Charter Amendment proposal. Any public shares held by affiliates of Pensare may be voted in favor of the Charter Amendment proposal.
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What vote is required to approve each of the proposals?
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A. Approval of the Charter Amendment will require the affirmative vote of holders of at least a majority of Pensare's outstanding common stock on the record date. Approval of the proposal to
direct the chairman of the special meeting to adjourn the special meeting requires the affirmative vote of the majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the special meeting and voting on the proposal. Abstentions will be counted in
connection with the determination of whether a valid quorum is established, but will have no effect on the approval of the Adjournment Proposal. With respect to the Charter Amendment proposal, abstentions and broker non-votes will have the same
effect as "AGAINST" votes.
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What if I don't want to vote for the Charter Amendment proposal?
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A. If you do not want the Charter Amendment to be approved, you must abstain, not vote, or vote against the proposal. If the Charter Amendment is approved, and the Extension is implemented, the
Withdrawal Amount will be withdrawn from the trust account and paid to the redeeming public stockholders.
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Will you seek any further extensions to liquidate the trust account?
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A. Other than the extension until the Extended Date as described in this proxy statement, Pensare does not currently anticipate seeking any further extension to consummate a business combination.
Pensare has provided that all holders of public shares, including those who vote for the Charter Amendment, may elect to redeem their public shares into their pro rata portion of the trust account and
should receive the funds shortly after the stockholder meeting which is scheduled for November [·], 2019. Those holders of public shares who elect not to redeem their
shares now shall retain redemption rights with respect to future business combinations, or, if Pensare does not consummate a business combination by the Extended Date, such holders shall be entitled to their pro
rata portion of the trust account on such date.
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What happens if the Charter Amendment is not approved?
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A. If the Charter Amendment is not approved and we have not consummated a business combination by December 1, 2019, we will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding
up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem 100% of the outstanding public shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account,
including any interest earned on the funds held in the trust account not previously released to us, divided by the number of then outstanding public shares, which redemption will completely extinguish public stockholders' rights as stockholders
(including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any), subject to applicable law, and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of our remaining stockholders and the Board,
dissolve and liquidate, subject (in the case of (ii) and (iii) above) to our obligations under Delaware law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law.
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Pensare's initial stockholders waived their rights to participate in any liquidation distribution with respect to their founder shares. There will be no distribution from the trust account with respect to our rights
and warrants which will expire worthless in the event we wind up. Pensare will pay the costs of liquidation from its remaining assets held outside of the trust account, which it believes are sufficient for such purposes.
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If the Charter Amendment proposal is approved, what happens next?
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A. Pensare will continue its efforts to consummate its initial business combination with Computex. Pensare is seeking approval of the Charter Amendment because Pensare does not believe that it
will be able to consummate the business combination with Computex prior to December 1, 2019.
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Upon approval by holders of at least a majority of the common stock outstanding as of the record date of the Charter proposal, Pensare will file an amendment to the charter with the Secretary of State of the State of
Delaware in the form of Annex A hereto. Pensare will remain a reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and its units, common stock, rights and warrants will remain publicly
traded.
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If the Charter Amendment proposal is approved, the removal of the Withdrawal Amount from the trust account will reduce the amount remaining in the trust account and increase the percentage interest of Pensare's common
stock held by Pensare's directors and officers through the founder shares.
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If the Charter Amendment proposal is approved, but Pensare does not consummate a business combination by the Extended Date, we will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, (ii) as
promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem 100% of the outstanding public shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including any
interest earned on the funds held in the trust account not previously released to us, divided by the number of then outstanding public shares, which redemption will completely extinguish public stockholders' rights as stockholders (including the
right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any), subject to applicable law, and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of our remaining stockholders and the Board, dissolve and
liquidate, subject (in the case of (ii) and (iii) above) to our obligations under Delaware law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law.
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Pensare's initial stockholders waived their rights to participate in any liquidation distribution with respect to their founder shares. There will be no distribution from the trust account with respect to our rights
and warrants which will expire worthless in the event we wind up. Pensare will pay the costs of liquidation from its remaining assets held outside of the trust account, which it believes are sufficient for such purposes.
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Would I still be able to exercise my redemption rights if I vote against the proposed business combination?
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A. Unless you elect to redeem all of your shares, you will be able to vote on Pensare's proposed business combination with Computex when it is submitted to stockholders. If you disagree with the
business combination, you will retain your right to redeem your public shares upon consummation of a business combination in connection with the stockholder vote to approve the business combination, subject to any limitations set forth in Pensare's
charter.
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How do I change my vote?
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A. If you have submitted a proxy to vote your shares and wish to change your vote, you may do so by delivering a later-dated, signed proxy card to Morrow Sodali LLC, Pensare's proxy
solicitor, prior to the date of the special meeting or by voting in person at the special meeting. Attendance at the special meeting alone will not change your vote. You also may revoke your proxy by sending a notice of revocation to: Morrow
Sodali LLC, 470 West Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902.
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How are votes counted?
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A. Votes will be counted by the inspector of election appointed for the meeting, who will separately count "FOR" and "AGAINST" votes, abstentions and broker non-votes. The Charter Amendment
proposal must be approved by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the outstanding shares as of the record date of Pensare's common stock. The Adjournment Proposal must be approved by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the shares
of common stock present (in person or by proxy) at the special meeting and voting on such proposal.
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With respect to the Charter Amendment proposal, abstentions and broker non-votes will have the same effect as "AGAINST" votes. The approval of the Adjournment Proposal requires the affirmative vote of the majority of the
votes cast by stockholders represented in person or by proxy. Accordingly, a stockholder's failure to vote by proxy or to vote in person at the Special Meeting will not be counted towards the number of shares of common stock required to validly
establish a quorum, and if a valid quorum is otherwise established, it will have no effect on the outcome of any vote on the Adjournment Proposal. If your shares are held by your broker as your nominee (that is, in "street name"), you may need to
obtain a proxy form from the institution that holds your shares and follow the instructions included on that form regarding how to instruct your broker to vote your shares. If you do not give instructions to your broker, your broker can vote your
shares with respect to "discretionary" items, but not with respect to "non-discretionary" items. Discretionary items are proposals considered routine under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange applicable to member brokerage firms. These rules
provide that for routine matters your broker has the discretion to vote shares held in street name in the absence of your voting instructions. On non-discretionary items for which you do not give your broker instructions, the shares will be treated
as broker non-votes.
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If my shares are held in "street name," will my broker automatically vote them for me?
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A. With respect to the Charter Amendment proposal and the Adjournment Proposal, your broker can vote your shares only if you provide them with instructions on how to vote. You should instruct
your broker to vote your shares. Your broker can tell you how to provide these instructions.
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What is a quorum requirement?
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A. A quorum of stockholders is necessary to hold a valid meeting. A quorum will be present with regard to each of the Charter Amendment and the Adjournment Proposal if at least a majority of the
outstanding shares of common stock on the record date are represented by stockholders present at the meeting or by proxy.
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Your shares will be counted towards the quorum only if you submit a valid proxy (or one is submitted on your behalf by your broker, bank or other nominee) or if you vote in person at the special meeting. Abstentions
and broker non-votes will be counted towards the quorum requirement. If there is no quorum, the chairman of the special meeting may adjourn the special meeting to another date.
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Who can vote at the special meeting?
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A. Only holders of record of Pensare's common stock at the close of business on November [·], 2019, the record date,
are entitled to have their vote counted at the special meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof. On the record date, 8,068,265 shares of common stock, including 305,765 public shares, were outstanding and entitled to vote.
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Stockholder of Record: Shares Registered in Your Name. If on the record date your shares were registered directly in your name with Pensare's transfer agent,
Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, then you are a stockholder of record. As a stockholder of record, you may vote in person at the special meeting or vote by proxy. Whether or not you plan to attend the special meeting in person, we
urge you to fill out and return the enclosed proxy card to ensure your vote is counted.
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Beneficial Owner: Shares Registered in the Name of a Broker or Bank. If on the record date your shares were held, not in your name, but rather in an account at a brokerage firm, bank,
dealer, or other similar organization, then you are the beneficial owner of shares held in "street name" and these proxy materials are being forwarded to you by that organization. As a beneficial owner, you have the right to direct your broker or
other agent on how to vote the shares in your account. You are also invited to attend the special meeting. However, since you are not the stockholder of record, you may not vote your shares in person at the special meeting unless you request and
obtain a valid proxy from your broker or other agent.
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A. After careful consideration of the terms and conditions of these proposals, the Board has determined that the Charter Amendment is fair to and in the best interests of Pensare and its
stockholders. The Board recommends that Pensare's stockholders vote "FOR" the Charter Amendment. In addition, the Board recommends that you vote "FOR" the Adjournment Proposal.
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A. Pensare's directors and officers have interests in the proposals that may be different from, or in addition to, your interests as a stockholder. These interests include ownership of founder
shares and warrants that may become exercisable in the future, committed loans by them, that if drawn upon, will not be repaid in the event of our winding up and the possibility of future compensatory arrangements. See the section entitled
"The Charter Amendment ProposalInterests of Pensare's Directors and Officers."
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A. If you do not want the Charter Amendment to be approved, you must vote against the proposal, abstain from voting or refrain from voting. If holders of public shares do not elect to redeem their
public shares, such holders shall retain redemption rights in connection with any future business combination Pensare proposes. You will still be entitled to make the Election if you vote against, abstain or do not vote on the Charter Amendment. In
addition, public stockholders who do not make the Election would be entitled to redemption if the Company has not completed a business combination by the Extended Date. Pensare stockholders do not have appraisal rights in connection with the Charter
Amendment under the DGCL.
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A. If the Charter Amendment is not approved and we have not consummated a business combination by December 1, 2019, we will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding
up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem 100% of the outstanding public shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account,
including any interest earned on the funds held in the trust account not previously released to us, divided by the number of then outstanding public shares, which redemption will completely extinguish public stockholders' rights as stockholders
(including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any), subject to applicable law, and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of our remaining stockholders and the Board,
dissolve and liquidate, subject (in the case of (ii) and (iii) above) to our obligations under Delaware law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law. There will be no distribution from the trust
account with respect to our rights and warrants which will expire worthless in the event we wind up.
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A. If the Charter Amendment proposal is approved, Pensare will continue to attempt to execute a definitive agreement for a business combination, and if successful, will attempt to complete such
business combination by the Extended Date, and will retain the blank check company restrictions previously applicable to it. The rights will entitle their holder to receive one-tenth (1/10) of one share of common stock upon consummation of an initial
business combination. The warrants will remain outstanding in accordance with their terms and will become exercisable 30 days after the completion of a business combination. The warrants will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, five
years after the completion of the initial business combination or earlier upon redemption or liquidation.
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A. Pensare urges you to read carefully and consider the information contained in this proxy statement, including the annex, and to consider how the proposals will affect you as a Pensare
stockholder. You should then vote as soon as possible in accordance with the instructions provided in this proxy statement and on the enclosed proxy card.
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A. If you are a holder of record of Pensare common stock, you may vote in person at the special meeting or by submitting a proxy for the special meeting. Whether or not you plan to attend the
special meeting in person, we urge you to vote by proxy to ensure your vote is counted. 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
still attend the special meeting and vote in person if you have already voted by proxy.
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If your shares of Pensare common stock are held in "street name" by a broker or other agent, you have the right to direct your broker or other agent on how to vote the shares in your account. You are also invited to
attend the special meeting. However, since you are not the stockholder of record, you may not vote your shares in person at the special meeting unless you request and obtain a valid proxy from your broker or other agent.
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A. If the Extension is implemented, each public stockholder may seek to redeem such stockholder's public shares for its pro rata portion of the
funds available in the trust account, less any income taxes owed on such funds but not yet paid. You will also be able to redeem your public shares in connection with any stockholder vote to approve a proposed business combination, or if the Company
has not consummated a business combination by the Extended Date.
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In connection with tendering your shares for redemption, you must elect either to physically tender your share certificates to Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the Company's transfer agent, at
Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, One State Street, 30th Floor, New York, New York 10004-1561, Attn: Mark Zimkind, mzimkind@continentalstock.com, at least two business days prior to the special meeting or to deliver
your shares to the transfer agent electronically using The Depository Trust Company's DWAC (Deposit/Withdrawal At Custodian) System, which election would likely be determined based on the manner in which you hold your shares.
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Certificates that have not been tendered in accordance with these procedures at least two business days prior to the special meeting will not be redeemed for cash. In the event that a public stockholder tenders its shares
and decides prior to the special meeting that it does not want to redeem its shares, the shareholder may withdraw the tender. If you delivered your shares for redemption to our transfer agent and decide prior to the special meeting not to redeem your
shares, you may request that our transfer agent return the shares (physically or electronically). You may make such request by contacting our transfer agent at the address listed above.
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A. You may receive more than one set of voting materials, including multiple copies of this proxy statement and multiple proxy cards or voting instruction cards, if your shares are registered in
more than one name or are registered in different accounts. 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. 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 Pensare shares.
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A. Pensare will pay for the entire cost of soliciting proxies. In addition to these mailed proxy materials, our directors and officers may also solicit proxies in person, by telephone or by
other means of communication. These parties will not be paid any additional compensation for soliciting proxies. We may also reimburse brokerage firms, banks and other agents for the cost of forwarding proxy materials to beneficial
owners.
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470 West Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
Telephone: (800) 662-5200
Banks and brokers: (203) 658-9400
Email: WRLS.info@morrowsodali.com
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This proxy statement and the documents to which we refer you in this proxy statement contain "forward-looking statements" as that term is
defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which we refer to as the Act, and the federal securities laws. Any statements that do not relate to historical or current facts or
matters are forward-looking statements. You can identify some of the forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect,"
"intend," "should," "may" and other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. There can be no assurance that actual results will not materially
differ from expectations. Such statements include, but are not limited to, any statements relating to our ability to consummate a business combination, and any other statements that are not statements
of current or historical facts. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to the Company as of the date of the proxy materials and current expectations, forecasts and
assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any subsequent date and the
Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made.
These
forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially
different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include:
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the ability of the Company to finance and consummate a business combination.
You
should carefully consider these risks, in addition to the risk factors set forth in our other filings with the SEC, including the final prospectus related to our IPO dated
July 27, 2017 (Registration Nos. 333-219162 and 333-219518), our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 and our preliminary proxy statement
relating to the Computex transaction, filed with the SEC on October 8, 2019, and any amendments thereto. The documents we file with the SEC, including those referred to above, also discuss some
of the risks that could cause actual results to differ from those contained or implied in the forward-looking statements. See "Where You Can Find More
Information" for additional information about our filings.
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BACKGROUND
Pensare
We are a Delaware company incorporated on April 7, 2016 for the purpose of entering into a merger, stock exchange, asset acquisition,
stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities.
On
August 1, 2017, we consummated our IPO of 27,000,000 units, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock, one right and one-half of one warrant. Each right entitles
the holder thereof to receive one-tenth (1/10) of one share of common stock upon the consummation of an initial business combination, as described in more detail in the IPO prospectus. Each
whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $11.50. On August 4, 2017, the underwriters exercised their over-allotment option in full to purchase an
additional 4,050,000 units. The units were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $310,500,000.
The
units began trading on July 28, 2017 on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol "WRLSU." Commencing on August 8, 2014, the securities comprising the units began
separate trading. The units, common stock, rights and warrants are trading on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbols "WRLSU," "WRLS," "WRLSR" and "WRLSW," respectively.
Prior
to our IPO, our sponsor and certain other persons purchased an aggregate of 7,187,500 shares of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $25,000 in cash, or
approximately $0.0035 per share. In June 2017, our sponsor transferred 1,575,000 founder shares to MasTec, Inc. ("MasTec") for the same purchase price originally paid for such shares. In July
2017, we effected a stock dividend with respect to our common stock of 575,000 shares thereof, resulting in our initial stockholders holding an aggregate of 7,762,500 founder shares. Simultaneously
with the consummation of the IPO and the over-allotment, our sponsor, MasTec and EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. ("EBC") purchased an aggregate of
10,512,500 warrants (the "private placement warrants") for $10,512,500. The net proceeds of the IPO plus the proceeds of the sale of the private placement warrants were deposited in the trust account.
On
January 28, 2019, at the Special Meeting in lieu of the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Company's Stockholders, our stockholders approved an amendment to our amended and restated
certificate of incorporation to extend the date by which the Company has to consummate a business combination for an additional three months, from February 1, 2019 to May 1, 2019. In
connection with the special meeting and the resulting amendment to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, 2,796,290 shares of our common stock were redeemed from funds available in the
trust account, for a redemption amount of approximately $10.18 per share.
On
April 22, 2019, we announced that our sponsor had agreed to contribute to us as a loan $0.033 for each share of our common stock issued in our initial public offering that was
not redeemed in connection with the stockholder vote to approve an amendment to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation to extend the date by which we have to consummate a business
combination for an additional three months, from May 1, 2019 to August 1, 2019. On April 29, 2019, at the Special Meeting of the Company's Stockholders, our stockholders approved
an amendment to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation to extend the date by which the Company has to consummate a business combination for an additional three months, from
May 1, 2019 to August 1, 2019. In connection with the special meeting and the resulting amendment to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, 3,831,985 shares of our common
stock were redeemed from funds available in the trust account, for a redemption amount of approximately $10.33 per share.
On
May 31, 2019, we announced that our sponsor had determined to adjust the contributions that it would make to the trust account and that we would offer our public stockholders
the right to redeem their public shares in connection with such adjustment. Holders of 18,361,687 shares of our common
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elected to redeem their shares for their pro rata portion of the funds available in the trust account, less any income taxes owed on such funds but not yet paid. The per-share redemption amount
for such redeemed public shares was approximately $10.39. After giving effect to the redemptions 13,822,538 shares of our common stock (including 6,060,038 public shares) remained issued and
outstanding. Additionally, as previously reported on May 31, 2019, our sponsor agreed to contribute to the trust account as a loan $0.033 for each public share that was not redeemed for each of
June and July 2019, up to a maximum of $200,000 per month. Accordingly, the Sponsor made contributions to the Trust Account of approximately $399,962 in the aggregate for June and July 2019.
On
July 31, 2019, at the Special Meeting of the Company's Stockholders, our stockholders approved an amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
to extend the date
by which the Company has to consummate a business combination for an additional four months, from August 1, 2019 to December 1, 2019. In connection with the Special Meeting and the
resulting amendment to our charter, 5,754,273 of the shares of our common stock were redeemed from funds available in the trust account, for a redemption amount of approximately $10.48 per share.
The
mailing address of Pensare's principal executive office is Pensare Acquisition Corp., 1720 Peachtree Street, Suite 629, Atlanta, GA 30309, and its telephone number is
(404) 234-3098.
The Potential Business Combination
On July 24, 2019, Pensare entered into a Business Combination Agreement, as amended, pursuant to which it is seeking to combine with
Computex. Pensare has now determined that it needs additional time to consummate its initial business combination. Accordingly, Pensare has determined to seek stockholder approval to extend the date
by which it has to complete its proposed business combination with Computex.
You are not being asked to vote on the proposed business combination with Computex at this time. If the Extension is implemented and you do not elect to redeem
your public shares, you will retain the right to vote on any proposed business combination if and when it is submitted to stockholders and the right to redeem your public shares for a pro rata portion of the trust account in the event such business combination is approved and completed or the Company has not consummated a business
combination by the Extended Date.
The Special Meeting
Date, Time and Place. The special meeting of Pensare's stockholders will be held on
November [ · ], 2019 at 11:00 a.m., local time, at the offices of
Greenberg Traurig, LLP, located at the MetLife Building, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166.
Voting Power; Record Date. You will be entitled to vote or direct votes to be cast at the special meeting, if you owned shares of
Pensare's common
stock at the close of business on November [ · ], 2019, the record date for
the special meeting. You will have one vote per proposal for each share you owned at that time. Pensare's rights and warrants do not carry voting rights.
Votes Required. The affirmative vote of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock is required to approve the
Charter
Amendment. The Adjournment Proposal must be approved by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the shares of common stock present (in person or by proxy) at the special meeting and voting on
such proposal. If you do not vote (i.e., you "abstain" from voting on a proposal), your action will have the effect of a vote against the Charter Amendment and no effect on the Adjournment
Proposal. Likewise, abstentions and broker non-votes will have the effect of a vote against the Charter Amendment and no effect on the Adjournment Proposal.
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At
the close of business on the record date, there were 8,068,265 outstanding shares of common stock, including 305,765 public shares, each of which entitles its holder to cast one vote
per proposal.
If
you do not want the Charter Amendment approved, you should vote against the proposal or abstain from voting on the proposal. If you want to obtain your pro
rata portion of the trust account in the event the Extension is implemented, which will be paid shortly after the special meeting scheduled for
November [ · ], 2019, you must demand redemption of your shares. Holders of
public shares may redeem their public shares regardless of whether they vote for or against the Charter Amendment or abstain.
Proxies; Board Solicitation. Your proxy is being solicited by the Board on the proposals being presented to stockholders at the special
meeting to
approve the Charter Amendment and the Adjournment Proposal. No recommendation is being made as to whether you should elect to redeem your shares. Proxies may be solicited in person or by telephone. If
you grant a proxy, you may still revoke your proxy and vote your shares in person at the special meeting.
Pensare
has retained Morrow Sodali LLC to aid in the solicitation of proxies. Morrow Sodali LLC will receive a fee of approximately $7,500, as well as reimbursement for
certain costs and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with their services, all of which will be paid by Pensare. In addition, officers and directors of Pensare may solicit proxies by
mail, telephone, facsimile, and personal interview, for which no additional compensation will be paid, though they may be reimbursed for their out-of-pocket expenses. Pensare will bear the cost of
preparing, assembling and mailing the enclosed form of proxy, this proxy statement and other material which may be sent to stockholders in connection with this solicitation. Pensare may reimburse
brokerage firms and other nominee holders for their reasonable expenses in sending proxies and proxy material to the beneficial owners of our shares.
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THE CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
Charter Amendment Proposal
Pensare is proposing to amend its charter to extend the date by which Pensare has to consummate a business combination from December 1,
2019 to the Extended Date.
The
Charter Amendment is essential to the overall implementation of the Board's plan to allow Pensare more time to complete a business combination. Approval of the Charter Amendment is a
condition to the implementation of the Extension.
If
the Charter Amendment proposal is not approved and we have not consummated a business combination by December 1, 2019, we will (i) cease all operations except for the
purpose of winding up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem 100% of the outstanding public shares, at a per-share price, payable in
cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including any interest earned on the funds held in the trust account not previously released to us, divided by the number of
then outstanding public shares, which redemption
will completely extinguish public stockholders' rights as stockholders (including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any), subject to applicable law, and (iii) as
promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of our remaining stockholders and the Board, dissolve and liquidate, subject (in the case of (ii) and
(iii) above) to our obligations under Delaware law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law. There will be no distribution from the trust account with
respect to our rights or warrants which will expire worthless in the event we wind up.
A
copy of the proposed amendment to the charter of Pensare is attached to this proxy statement as Annex A.
Reasons for the Proposal
Pensare's charter provides that Pensare has until December 1, 2019 to consummate a business combination. Pensare's Board has determined
that it needs additional time to consummate its initial business combination with Computex. Accordingly, Pensare has determined to seek stockholder approval to extend the date by which it has to
complete its proposed business combination with Computex. The affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of all outstanding shares of common stock is required to extend Pensare's corporate
existence, except in connection with, and effective upon consummation of, a business combination. Additionally, Pensare's IPO prospectus and charter provide for all public stockholders to have an
opportunity to redeem their public shares in the case Pensare's corporate existence is extended as described above. Because Pensare continues to believe that a business combination would be in the
best interests of Pensare's stockholders, and because Pensare will not be able to conclude a business combination within the permitted time period, Pensare has determined to seek stockholder approval
to extend the date by which Pensare has to complete a business combination beyond December 1, 2019 to the Extended Date.
We
believe that the foregoing charter provisions were included to protect Pensare stockholders from having to sustain their investments for an unreasonably long period, if Pensare failed
to find a suitable business combination in the timeframe contemplated by the charter. We also believe, however, that given Pensare's expenditure of time, effort and money on the potential business
combinations with the targets it has identified, circumstances warrant providing those who would like to consider whether such potential business combinations are attractive investments with an
opportunity to consider such transactions, inasmuch as Pensare is also affording stockholders who wish to redeem their public shares the opportunity to do so, as required under its charter.
Accordingly, the Extension is consistent with Pensare's charter and IPO prospectus.
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If the Charter Amendment Proposal Is Not Approved
If the Charter Amendment proposal is not approved and we have not consummated the proposed business combination with Computex by
December 1, 2019, we will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter,
redeem 100% of the outstanding public shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including any interest earned on the funds held
in the trust account not previously released to us, divided by the number of then outstanding public shares, which redemption will completely extinguish public stockholders' rights as stockholders
(including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any), subject to applicable law, and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the
approval of our remaining stockholders and the Board, dissolve and liquidate, subject (in the case of (ii) and (iii) above) to our obligations under Delaware law to provide for claims of
creditors and the requirements of other applicable law.
Pensare's
initial stockholders have waived their rights to participate in any liquidation distribution with respect to their founder shares. There will be no distribution from the trust
account with respect to Pensare's rights and warrants which will expire worthless in the event we wind up. Pensare will pay the costs of liquidation from its remaining assets held outside of the trust
account.
If
the Charter Amendment proposal is not approved, the Company will not effect the Extension, and in the event the Company does not complete a business combination on or before
December 1, 2019, the trust account will be liquidated and distributed to the public stockholders on a pro rata basis as described above.
If the Charter Amendment Proposal Is Approved
If the Charter Amendment proposal is approved, Pensare will file an amendment to the charter with the Secretary of State of the State of
Delaware in the form of Annex A hereto. Pensare will remain a reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and its units, common
stock, rights and warrants will remain publicly traded. Pensare will then continue to work to complete a business combination by the Extended Date.
If
the Charter Amendment proposal is approved, but Pensare does not consummate a business combination by the Extended Date, we will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose
of winding up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem 100% of the outstanding public shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal
to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including any interest earned on the funds held in the trust account not previously released to us, divided by the number of then
outstanding public shares, which redemption will completely extinguish public stockholders' rights as stockholders (including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any), subject
to applicable law, and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of our remaining stockholders and the Board, dissolve and liquidate, subject
(in the case of (ii) and (iii) above) to our obligations under Delaware law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law.
Pensare's
initial stockholders waived their rights to participate in any liquidation distribution with respect to their founder shares. There will be no distribution from the trust
account with respect to our rights or warrants which will expire worthless in the event we wind up. Pensare will pay the costs of liquidation from its remaining assets held outside of the trust
account, which it believes are sufficient for such purposes.
You are not being asked to vote on the proposed business combination with Computex at this time. If the Extension is implemented and you do not elect to redeem
your public shares, you will retain the right to vote on any proposed business combination when it is submitted to stockholders
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and the right to redeem your public shares for a pro rata portion of the trust account in the event such business combination is approved and completed
or the Company has not consummated a business combination by the Extended Date.
If
the Charter Amendment proposal is approved, and the Extension is implemented, the removal of the Withdrawal Amount from the trust account in connection with the Election will reduce
the amount held in the trust account and Pensare's net asset value. Pensare cannot predict the amount that will remain in the trust account if the Charter Amendment proposal is approved; and the
amount remaining in the trust account may be significantly reduced from the approximately $3.3 million that was in the trust account as of September 30, 2019. However, we will not
proceed if we do not have at least $5,000,001 of net tangible assets following approval of the Charter Amendment proposal.
Redemption Rights
If the Charter Amendment proposal is approved, the Company will provide the public stockholders making the Election, the opportunity to receive,
at the time the Charter Amendment becomes effective, and in exchange for the surrender of their shares, a pro rata portion of the funds available in the
trust account, less any income taxes owed on such funds but not yet paid. You will also be able to redeem your public shares in connection with any stockholder vote to approve a proposed business
combination, or if the Company has not consummated a business combination by the Extended Date.
TO DEMAND REDEMPTION, PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME ON NOVEMBER
[ · ], 2019 (TWO BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING), YOU SHOULD ELECT EITHER
TO PHYSICALLY TENDER YOUR SHARE CERTIFICATES TO OUR TRANSFER AGENT OR TO DELIVER YOUR SHARES TO OUR TRANSFER AGENT ELECTRONICALLY USING DTC'S DWAC (DEPOSIT/WITHDRAWAL AT CUSTODIAN), AS DESCRIBED
HEREIN. YOU SHOULD ENSURE THAT YOUR BANK OR BROKER COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFIED ELSEWHERE HEREIN.
In
connection with tendering your shares for redemption, you must elect either to physically tender your stock certificates to Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the
Company's transfer agent, at Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, One State Street, 30th Floor, New York, New York 10004-1561, Attn: Mark Zimkind, mzimkind@continentalstock.com,
prior to the vote for the Charter Amendment or to deliver your shares to the transfer agent electronically using The Depository Trust Company's DWAC (Deposit/Withdrawal At Custodian) System, which
election would likely be determined based on the manner in which you hold your shares. The requirement for physical or electronic delivery prior to the vote at the special meeting ensures that a
redeeming holder's election is irrevocable once the Charter Amendment are approved. In furtherance of such irrevocable election, stockholders making the election will not be able to tender their
shares after the vote at the special meeting.
Through
the DWAC system, this electronic delivery process can be accomplished by the stockholder, whether or not it is a record holder or its shares are held in "street name," by
contacting the transfer agent or its broker and requesting delivery of its shares through the DWAC system. Delivering shares physically may take significantly longer. In order to obtain a physical
stock certificate, a stockholder's broker and/or clearing broker, DTC, and the Company's transfer agent will need to act together to facilitate this request. There is a nominal cost associated with
the above-referenced tendering process and the act of certificating the shares or delivering them through the DWAC system. The transfer agent will typically charge the tendering broker $100 and the
broker would determine whether or not to pass this cost on to the redeeming holder. It is the Company's understanding that stockholders should generally allot at least two weeks to obtain physical
certificates from the transfer agent. The Company does not have any control over this process or over the brokers or DTC, and it may take longer than two weeks to obtain a physical stock certificate.
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to make their investment decision than those stockholders that deliver their shares through the DWAC system. Stockholders who request physical stock certificates and wish to redeem may be unable
to meet the deadline for tendering their shares before exercising their redemption rights and thus will be unable to redeem their shares.
Certificates
that have not been tendered in accordance with these procedures prior to the vote for the Charter Amendment will not be redeemed for a pro
rata portion of the funds held in the trust account. In the event that a public stockholder tenders its shares and decides prior to the vote at the special meeting that it does
not want to redeem its shares, the stockholder may withdraw the tender. If you delivered your shares for redemption to our transfer agent and decide prior to the vote at the special meeting not to
redeem your shares, you may request that our transfer agent return the shares (physically or electronically). You may make such request by contacting our transfer agent at the address listed above. In
the event that a public stockholder tenders shares and the Charter Amendment is not approved or is abandoned, these shares will not be redeemed and the physical certificates representing these shares
will be returned to the stockholder promptly following the determination that the Charter Amendment will not be approved or will be abandoned. The Company anticipates that a
public stockholder who tenders shares for redemption in connection with the vote to approve the Charter Amendment would receive payment of the redemption price for such shares soon after the
completion of the Charter Amendment. The transfer agent will hold the certificates of public stockholders that make the election until such shares are redeemed for cash or returned to such
stockholders.
If
properly demanded, the Company will redeem each public share for a pro rata portion of the funds available in the trust account, less
any income taxes owed on such funds but not yet paid, calculated as of two days prior to the filing of the amendment to the charter. As of September 30, 2019, this would amount to approximately
$10.55 per share (net of any additional interest that may accrue on the funds held in the trust account). The closing price of Pensare's common stock on
November [ · ], 2019 was
$[ · ]. Accordingly, if the market price were to remain the same until the date of
the special meeting, exercising redemption rights would result in a public stockholder receiving
$[ · ] more for each share than if such stockholder sold the shares in the open
market.
If
you exercise your redemption rights, you will be exchanging your shares of common stock for cash and will no longer own the shares. You will be entitled to receive cash for these
shares only if you properly demand redemption and tender your stock certificate(s) to the Company's transfer agent at least two business days prior to the special meeting. If the Charter Amendment is
not approved or if it is abandoned, these shares will be returned promptly following the special meeting as described above.
Possible Claims Against and Impairment of the Trust Account
To protect amounts held in the trust account, our sponsor has agreed that it will be liable to ensure that the proceeds in the trust account are
not reduced below $10.00 per share by the claims of target businesses or claims of vendors or other entities that are owed money by us for services rendered or contracted for or products sold to us,
but we cannot assure you that it will be able to satisfy its indemnification obligations if it is required to do so. Additionally, the agreement entered into by our sponsor specifically provides for
two exceptions to the indemnity it has given: it will have no liability (1) as to any claimed amounts owed to a target business or vendor or other entity who has executed an agreement with us
waiving any right, title, interest or claim of any kind they may have in or to any monies held in the trust account, or (2) as to any claims for indemnification by the underwriters of this
offering against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. We have not independently verified whether our sponsor has sufficient funds to satisfy its indemnity obligations
and believe that our sponsor's only assets are securities of our company. We have not asked our sponsor to reserve for such indemnification obligations. As a result, if we liquidate, the per-share
distribution from the trust account could be less than $10.00 due to claims or potential claims of creditors. We will
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to all of our public stockholders, in proportion to their respective equity interests, an aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including any interest earned on the funds
held in the trust account net of interest that may be used by us to pay our franchise and income taxes payable.
In
the event that the proceeds in the trust account are reduced below $10.00 per public share and our sponsor asserts that it is unable to satisfy its obligations or that it has no
indemnification obligations related to a particular claim, our independent directors would determine whether to take legal action against our sponsor to enforce such indemnification obligations. While
we currently expect that our independent directors would take legal action on our behalf against our sponsor to enforce such indemnification obligations to us, it is possible that our independent
directors in exercising their business judgment may choose not to do so in any particular instance. If our independent directors choose not to enforce these indemnification obligations, the amount of
funds in the trust account available for distribution to our public stockholders may be reduced below $10.00 per share.
Required Vote
Approval of the Charter Amendment proposal requires the affirmative vote of holders of at least a majority of Pensare's common stock outstanding
on the record date. If the Charter Amendment proposal is not approved and Pensare is unable to complete a business combination on or before December 1, 2019, it will be required by its charter
to (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem 100% of the outstanding
public shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including any interest earned on the funds held in the trust account not
previously released to us, divided by the number of then outstanding public shares, which redemption will completely extinguish public stockholders' rights as stockholders (including the right to
receive further liquidation distributions, if any), subject to applicable law, and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of our remaining
stockholders and the Board, dissolve and liquidate, subject (in the case of (ii) and (iii) above) to our obligations under Delaware law to provide for claims of creditors and the
requirements of other applicable law.
All
of Pensare's directors, executive officers and their affiliates are expected to vote any common stock owned by them in favor of the Charter Amendment. On the record date, directors
and executive officers of Pensare and their affiliates beneficially owned and were entitled to vote 5,953,500 shares of common stock representing approximately 73.8% of Pensare's issued and
outstanding common stock.
In
addition, Pensare's directors, executive officers and their affiliates may choose to buy shares of Pensare public common stock in the open market and/or through negotiated private
purchases. In the event that purchases do occur, the purchasers may seek to purchase shares from stockholders who would otherwise have voted against the Charter Amendment proposal and elected to
redeem their shares for a portion of the trust account. Any shares of common stock held by affiliates will be voted in favor of the Charter Amendment proposal.
Interests of Pensare's Directors and Officers
When you consider the recommendation of the Board, you should keep in mind that Pensare's executive officers and members of the Board have
interests that may be different from, or in addition to, your interests as a stockholder. These interests include, among other things:
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If the Charter Amendment is not approved and we do not consummate a business combination by December 1, 2019 in accordance with our
charter, the 5,953,500 shares of common stock held by Pensare officers, directors and affiliates, which were acquired prior to the IPO for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $25,000, will be
worthless (as the holders have waived
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liquidation
rights with respect to such shares), as will the 7,017,290 warrants that were acquired simultaneously with the IPO and over-allotment by our sponsor for an aggregate purchase price of
$7,017,290, which will expire. Such common stock and warrants had an aggregate market value of approximately
$[ · ] based on the last sale price of Pensare's common stock and warrants of
$[ · ] and
$[ · ],
respectively, on Nasdaq on November [ · ], 2019;
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In connection with the IPO, our sponsor agreed that it will be liable under certain circumstances to ensure that the proceeds in the trust
account are not reduced by the claims of target businesses or vendors or other entities that are owed money by the Company for services rendered, contracted for or products sold to the Company;
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All rights specified in Pensare's charter relating to the right of officers and directors to be indemnified by Pensare, and of Pensare's
officers and directors to be exculpated from monetary liability with respect to prior acts or omissions, will continue after a business combination. If the business combination is not approved and
Pensare liquidates, Pensare will not be able to perform its obligations to its officers and directors under those provisions;
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None of Pensare's executive officers or directors has received any cash compensation for services rendered to Pensare. All of the current
members of the Board are expected to continue to serve as directors at least through the date of the special meeting and may continue to serve following any potential business combination and receive
compensation thereafter;
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Our sponsor has loaned to Pensare approximately $7.5 million pursuant to unsecured promissory notes, which are payable without interest
upon consummation of a business combination. In the event that Pensare does not complete an initial business combination, it may use a portion of the working capital held outside the trust account to
repay such loaned amount but no proceeds from the trust account may be used for such repayment. Accordingly, Pensare will most likely be unable to repay the loan if a business combination is not
completed;
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Pensare's officers, directors, initial stockholders and their affiliates are entitled to reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred by
them in connection with certain activities on Pensare's behalf, such as identifying and investigating possible business targets and business combinations. These individuals have negotiated the
repayment of any such expenses upon completion of Pensare's initial business combination. However, if Pensare fails to obtain the Extension and consummate a business combination, they will not have
any claim against the trust account for reimbursement. Accordingly, Pensare will most likely not be able to reimburse these expenses if the proposed business combination is not completed. Although as
of the record date, Pensare's officers, directors, initial stockholders and their affiliates had not incurred any unpaid reimbursable expenses, they may incur such expenses in the future; and
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Pensare has entered into an Administrative Services Agreement with our sponsor, pursuant to which, Pensare pays $20,000 per month for office
space, utilities and secretarial support. Upon the earlier of completion of a business combination or liquidation, Pensare will cease paying these monthly fees. Accordingly, our sponsor may receive
payments in excess of the 18 payments originally contemplated, if the Charter Amendment is implemented.
Additionally,
if the Charter Amendment is approved and Pensare continues to pursue its initial business combination with Computex, the officers and directors of Pensare have additional
interests that are described in the proxy statement for such transaction.
The Board's Reasons for the Charter Amendment Proposal and Its Recommendation
As discussed below, after careful consideration of all relevant factors, the Board has determined that the Charter Amendment proposal is fair
to, and in the best interests of, Pensare and its stockholders. The Board has approved and declared advisable adoption of the Charter Amendment
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proposal,
and recommends that you vote "FOR" such adoption. The Board expresses no opinion as to whether you should redeem your public shares.
We
are a Delaware company incorporated on April 7, 2016 for the purpose of entering into a merger, stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization,
reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. On August 1, 2017, we consummated our IPO of 27,000,000 units, with each unit consisting of one
share of common stock, one right and one-half of one warrant. Each right entitles the holder thereof to receive one-tenth (1/10) of one share of common stock upon the consummation of an initial
business combination, as described in more detail in the IPO prospectus. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $11.50. On August 4, 2017,
the underwriters exercised their over-allotment option in full to purchase an additional 4,050,000 units. The units were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of
$310,500,000.
Pensare's
charter provides that Pensare has until December 1, 2019 to consummate a business combination. Our Board has determined that it may need additional time beyond
December 1, 2019 to consummate its initial business combination with Computex. The affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of all outstanding shares of common stock is required
to extend Pensare's corporate existence, except in connection with, and effective upon consummation of, a business combination. Additionally, Pensare's charter provides for all public stockholders to
have an opportunity to redeem their public shares in the case Pensare's corporate existence is extended as described above. Because Pensare continues to believe that a business combination would be in
the best interests of Pensare's stockholders, and because Pensare will not be able to conclude a business combination within the permitted time period, Pensare has determined to seek stockholder
approval to extend the date by which Pensare has to complete a business combination beyond December 1, 2019 to the Extended Date.
Pensare
is not asking you to vote on a business combination at this time. If the Extension is implemented and you do not elect to redeem your public shares, you will retain the right to
vote on any proposed business combination when it is submitted to stockholders and the right to redeem your public shares for a pro rata portion of the
trust account in the event such business combination is approved and completed or the Company has not consummated a business combination by the Extended Date.
The
affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of all then outstanding shares of common stock is required to effect an amendment to Pensare's charter that would extend its
corporate existence beyond December 1, 2019, except in connection with, and effective upon consummation of, a business combination. Additionally, Pensare's charter requires that all public
stockholders have an opportunity to redeem their public shares in the case Pensare's corporate existence is extended as described above. We believe that these charter provisions were included to
protect Pensare stockholders from having to sustain their investments for an unreasonably long period, if Pensare failed to find a suitable business combination in the timeframe contemplated by the
charter. We also believe, however, that given Pensare's expenditure of time, effort and money on the potential business combinations with the targets it has identified, circumstances warrant providing
those who would like to consider whether such potential business combinations are attractive investments with an opportunity to consider such transactions, inasmuch as Pensare is also affording
stockholders who wish to redeem their public shares the opportunity to do so, as required under its charter. Accordingly, the Extension is consistent with Pensare's charter and IPO prospectus.
After
careful consideration of all relevant factors, the Board determined that the Charter Amendment is fair to and in the best interests of Pensare and its stockholders.
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote "FOR" the Charter Amendment proposal. The Board of Directors expresses no opinion as to whether you should redeem
your public shares.
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THE ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL
The Adjournment Proposal, if adopted, will request the chairman of the special meeting (who has agreed to act accordingly) to adjourn the
special meeting to a later date or dates to permit further solicitation of proxies. The Adjournment Proposal will only be presented to our stockholders in the event, based on the tabulated votes,
there are not sufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to approve the Charter Amendment proposal. If the Adjournment Proposal is not approved by our stockholders, the chairman of the
meeting will not exercise his ability to adjourn the special meeting to a later date (which he would otherwise have under our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation) in the event, based on
the tabulated votes, there are not sufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to approve any of the Charter Amendment proposal.
Required Vote
If a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy and voting on the matter at the special meeting vote for the Adjournment Proposal, the
chairman of the special meeting will exercise his or her power to adjourn the meeting as set out above.
All
of Pensare's directors, executive officers and their affiliates are expected to vote any shares owned by them in favor of the Adjournment Proposal. On the record date, directors and
executive officers of Pensare and their affiliates beneficially owned and were entitled to vote 5,953,500 shares of common stock representing approximately 73.8% of Pensare's issued and outstanding
shares of common stock.
Recommendation of the Board
The Board recommends that you vote "FOR" the Adjournment Proposal.
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