Filed by Babylon Holdings Limited pursuant to

Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933

and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Form F-4 File No.: 333-257694

Subject Company:

Alkuri Global Acquisition Corp.

(Commission File No. 001-40011)

Babylon Delivers Exceptional H1 2021 Operational and Financial Results

and Reaffirms Growth Guidance

H1 2021 Revenue grew 472% year-over-year

Global growth to become one of the largest Value-Based Care businesses with over 200,000 Members1

U.S. grew from its January 2020 launch to over 3 million covered lives including over 80,000 VBC lives

Alkuri Global Acquisition Corp. and Babylon expect to close the transaction mid-October 2021

Babylon reaffirms 2021 and 2022 growth guidance

PALO ALTO, CA & LONDON, UK – September 15, 2021 Babylon Holdings Limited (Babylon), a world leading company reengineering how people engage with their health at every step of the care continuum, today announced its financial and operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2021.

Ali Parsa, CEO and Founder of Babylon said: “Babylon again passed many milestones in the first half of 2021, growing revenue by 472% year on year. We continued to execute, putting us amongst the fastest growing companies worldwide, including in the US, where since our initial launch last year, we gained millions of covered members and, as of today, over 100,000 value-based lives.”

“But I believe we have not even really begun. We are on the verge of a fundamental overhaul in the global system of delivery of healthcare, with finally everything that is solid melting into air as it did years ago with other sectors like retail, finance and information. Out of this the healthcare sector will also emerge some of the world’s most valuable and impactful companies by creating a more scalable, accessible and affordable value proposition worldwide.”

“We have the determination and the confidence to focus on this long-term goal, and not be distracted by short term glory. Babylon has one of the largest and most diverse collections of scientists, engineers and clinicians working together across the world, led by an accomplished management team with a proven track record, addressing affordability and accessibility of healthcare. We will continue to invest to create a powerful and unique combination of our digital-first, AI-enabled, comprehensive clinical services that will in time transform every touch point of the care continuum. I couldn’t be more proud of our Babylonian team and we look at these results that were delivered by every Babylonian as just a confirmation that we are on the right path,” said Parsa.

 

1 

Including GP at Hand members


Financial Results and Operating Metrics Summary

Improvement in the following financial and operational metrics for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020:

 

   

Revenue totaled $128.8 million compared to $22.5 million, an increase of 472% year over year

 

   

Net loss improved to $75.7 million compared to a net loss of $90.8 million in the prior period

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $54.2 million compared to a loss of $76.2 million in the prior period

 

   

VBC member count in the U.S. was zero on June 30, 2020 versus ~84,000 on June 30, 2021

 

   

Coverage of residents under UK Babylon GP at Hand grew to over 102,000 on June 30, 2021, now largest GP practice in UK

 

   

In Rwanda, appointment volumes tripled from ~44,000 in June 2020 to ~132,000 in June 2021

 

   

Users2 increased 55% year-over-year to 8.2 million on June 30, 2021

 

2 

Number of members who have joined our digital platform and complete all mandatory fields on the digital platform


H1 2021 and Recent Highlights

 

   

On June 3, 2021, Babylon entered into a definitive merger agreement with Alkuri Global Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: KURI), a special purpose acquisition company; this combination is further supported by a $230 million PIPE – funded over 85% from new, institutional investors

 

   

In January 2021, TELUS acquired Babylon’s Canadian venture and concurrently signed a long-term licensing deal to continue offering Babylon’s innovative AI-driven digital health tools to TELUS’ customers. This is Babylon’s first long-term license of its digital platform including its telehealth capabilities and AI-tools together.

 

   

In June 2021, Babylon entered into an agreement to make its Babylon 360 solution available to ~15,000 members across New York state commencing on July 1, 2021, and combined with more members in Missouri and California, total VBC Members in the U.S. grew to over 100,000

 

   

Publication of peer-reviewed research in July 2021 affirmed that Babylon’s digital-first model in the UK delivered 15% - 35% lower hospital care costs than the regional average3 – confirming Babylon’s proprietary model of care can produce meaningful cost savings

 

   

In August 2021, Babylon announced that it was extending its partnership with the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust to introduce an integrated and accessible digital-first healthcare experience to be made available to ~55,000 Wolverhampton residents in October 2021

 

   

Babylon completed preparation for participation commencing January 2022 in one of the innovative VBC programs sponsored by CMS4 and CMMI5 and is awaiting finalization of CMS processes and approvals

 

   

Babylon accelerated its rate of product revisions and releases 4-fold, putting it in a category with other world-class technology companies

Leadership Development

Babylon has made substantial investment in its leadership team over the past year. These additions include:

 

   

Paul-Henri Ferrand, former President at Google Cloud and Dell, North America as the company’s Chief Business Officer (CBO);

 

   

Steven Davis, former SVP and GM of AI and data at Expedia as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO);

 

   

Stacy Saal, former GM/COO of Prime Air at Amazon as the Chief Operating Officer (COO);

 

   

Yon Nuta, former Chief Product Officer at Gaia, Inc as the Chief Product Officer (CPO);

 

   

Samira Lowman, former VP, Organization and Talent Acquisition & Development at General Electric as Chief People Officer (CPO); and

 

   

Darshak Sanghavi, former Chief Medical Officer at United Healthcare and Optum as Global Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Balance Sheet

As of June 30, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $42.4 million.

In August 2021, Babylon completed a debt offering of $50 million which is due to be repaid at the completion of the transaction with Alkuri Global Acquisition Corp.

 

 

3 

Commissioned by Babylon Holdings and published in Journal of Medical Internet Research. Study compared spending per patient for Babylon GP at Hand to the regional average spending over a two-year period from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 in North West London

4 

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

5 

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation


Financial Outlook

“We’re pleased with our first half results and strong execution of our growth plan, and we remain on track to deliver our 2021 revenue and adjusted EBITDA expectations,” said Charlie Steel, Chief Financial Officer of Babylon. “Our business and operational momentum continue to accelerate as we enter the second half, and our world class team has us well positioned to further our track record of robust growth to achieve our revenue growth and objectives for 2022 and beyond.”

FY 2021 Financial Guidance

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, the Company reiterates its previously provided outlook and continues to expect:

 

   

Revenue of ~$321 million

   

Adjusted EBITDA of ~ ($140) million

These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. Please refer to the Forward-Looking Statements disclaimer below for information on the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

Upon the closing of the definitive merger agreement with Alkuri Global Acquisition Corp., which is expected in October 2021, subject to receipt of Alkuri stockholder approval and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, the new company will become Babylon Holdings Limited and will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BBLN. The transaction reflects an initial pro forma equity value of approximately $4.2 billion and is expected to deliver up to $575 million of gross proceeds to fund Babylon’s pro forma balance sheet, including the contribution of up to $345 million of cash held in Alkuri Global’s trust account assuming no redemptions. The combination is further supported by a $230 million PIPE - funded over 85% from new, institutional investors.

A reconciliation of International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and non-IFRS results has been provided in the accompanying tables. An explanation of these measures is included in the supplemental tables to this press release.

Accompanying supplemental information will be posted to the Investor Relations section of Babylon’s web site at https://www.babylonhealth.com/us/investor-relations.

About Babylon

Babylon is a world leading, digital-first, value-based care company whose mission is to make high-quality healthcare accessible and affordable for everyone on Earth.

Babylon is re-engineering healthcare, shifting the focus from sick care to preventative healthcare so that patients experience better health, and reduced costs. This is achieved by leveraging a highly scalable, digital-first platform combined with high quality, virtual clinical operations to provide integrated, personalized healthcare. We endeavor to support patients’ health needs, all from their devices, with the aim to promote longer and healthier lives. When sick, Babylon provides assistance to navigate the health system, connecting patients digitally to the right clinician 24/7, at no additional cost.

Founded in 2013, we have since delivered millions of clinical consultations and AI interactions, with c.2m clinical consultations and c.3.9m AI interactions in 2020 alone. We work with governments, health providers and insurers across the globe, and support healthcare facilities from small local practices to large hospitals. For more information, please visit www.babylonhealth.com/us.


Table 1

Babylon Holdings Limited

Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Loss

(In thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)

 

     For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
             2021                     2020          

Revenue

   $ 128,771     $ 22,503  

Cost of care delivery

     (92,137     (18,820

Platform & application expenses

     (21,377     (12,898

Research & development expenses

     (17,201     (20,881

Sales, general & administrative expenses

     (76,606     (52,762
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

     (78,550     (82,858
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance costs

     (2,243     (2,569

Finance income

     28       6  

Exchange (loss)

     (91     (2,146
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net finance (expense)

     (2,306     (4,709

Gain on sale of subsidiary

     3,917       —    

Share of loss of equity-accounted investees

     (1,276     (309
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before taxation

     (78,215     (87,876
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Tax benefit / (provision)

     2,493       (2,937
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss for the period

     (75,722     (90,813
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

    

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

    

Currency translation differences

     (67     1,530  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) / gain for the period, net of income tax

     (67     1,530  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss for the period

     (75,789     (89,283
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss attributable to:

    

Equity holders of the parent

     (74,907     (89,984

Non-controlling interest

     (815     (829
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (75,722     (90,813
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss attributable to:

    

Equity holders of the parent

     (74,974     (88,454

Non-controlling interest

     (815     (829
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ (75,789   $ (89,283
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss per share, Basic and Diluted

   $ (0.09   $ (0.11


Table 2

Babylon Holdings Limited

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(In thousands, unaudited)

 

     For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
             2021                     2020          

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Loss for the period

   $ (75,722   $ (90,813

Adjustments for:

    

Finance costs

     2,243       2,569  

Finance income

     (28     (6

Depreciation and amortization

     13,322       6,459  

Share-based compensation

     12,344       433  

Taxation

     (2,493     2,937  

Exchange loss

     91       2,146  

Gain on disposal of subsidiary

     (3,917     —    

Impairment expense

     —         32  

Share of net loss of associates and joint ventures

     1,276       309  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (52,884     (75,934

Working capital adjustments:

    

(Increase) in trade and other receivables

     (12,414     (8,291

Increase/(Decrease) in trade and other payables

     43,604       (3,166

Decrease in assets/liabilities held for sale

     1,460       —    

Decrease in other assets/liabilities

     768       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (19,466     (87,391
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

    

Capital expenditure

     (2,444     (460

Interest received

     7       6  

Development costs capitalized

     (16,254     (18,138

Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired

     (13,835     —    

Proceeds from sale of investment in subsidiary

     2,213       —    

Purchase of shares in associates and joint ventures

     (5,000     (5,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (35,313     (23,592
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Proceeds from other loans

     116       357  

Payments from exercise of share options

     (482     —    

Net proceeds from issue of share capital

     —         1  

Fees directly attributable to equity raise

     —         (10,245

Principle payments on leases

     (2,293     (782

Interest paid

     (1,826     (2,338
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash outflow from financing activities

     (4,485     (13,007
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (59,264     (123,990

Cash and cash equivalents at January 1

     101,757       214,888  

Effect of movements in exchange rate on cash held

     (112     (702
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at June 30

   $ 42,381     $ 90,196  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Table 3

Babylon Holdings Limited

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

(In thousands, unaudited)

 

     June 30,
        2021        
    December 31,
        2020        
 

ASSETS

    

Non-current assets

    

Right-of-use assets

   $ 10,135     $ 2,572  

Property, plant and equipment

     2,879       1,334  

Investments in associates

     12,600       8,876  

Goodwill

     31,303       17,832  

Other intangible assets

     102,331       78,853  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

     159,248       109,467  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current assets

    

Right-of-use assets

     3,487       1,942  

Trade and other receivables

     28,218       13,525  

Prepayments and contract assets

     9,253       8,841  

Cash and cash equivalents

     42,381       101,757  

Assets held for sale

     —         3,282  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     83,339       129,347  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 242,587     $ 238,814  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

    

Ordinary share capital

   $ 10     $ 10  

Preference share capital

     4       3  

Share premium

     557,569       485,221  

Share-based payment reserve

     45,286       32,185  

Retained earnings

     (544,411     (469,504

Foreign currency translation reserve

     1,608       1,675  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total capital and reserves

     60,066       49,590  

Non-controlling interests

     (2,046     (1,231
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     58,020       48,359  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

    

Non-current liabilities

    

Contract liabilities

     81,982       57,274  

Deferred grant income – tax credit

     6,340       7,488  

Lease liabilities

     10,815       2,011  

Deferred tax liability

     768       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     99,905       66,773  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

    

Trade and other payables

     26,231       11,635  

Accruals and provisions

     31,574       18,636  

Contract liabilities

     23,136       18,744  

Deferred grant income – tax credit

     1,264       —    

Lease liabilities

     1,984       2,488  

Loans and borrowings

     473       70,357  

Liabilities directly associated with the assets held for sale

     —         1,822  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     84,662       123,682  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     184,567       190,455  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 242,587     $ 238,814  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Table 4

Babylon Holdings Limited

Reconciliation of IFRS Loss for the Period to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

(In thousands, unaudited)

EBITDA is defined as profit (loss), adjusted for depreciation, amortization, net finance income (costs), and income taxes. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as profit (loss), adjusted for depreciation, amortization, net finance income (costs), income taxes, share-based compensation, impairment expenses, foreign exchange gains or losses and gains or losses on sale of subsidiaries.

We believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are useful metrics for investors to understand and evaluate our operating results and ongoing profitability because it permits investors to evaluate our recurring profitability from our ongoing operating activities.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have certain limitations, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results of operations as reported under IFRS. We caution investors that amounts presented in accordance with our definition of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other issuers, because some issuers calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA differently or not at all, limiting their usefulness as direct comparative measures.

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
             2021                     2020          

Loss for the period

     (75,722     (90,813

Add:

    

Depreciation and amortization expenses

     13,322       6,459  

Finance costs and income

     2,215       2,563  

Tax (benefit) / provision on loss

     (2,493     2,937  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA

     (62,678     (78,854

Share-based compensation

     12,344       433  

Impairment expense

     —         32  

Exchange loss

     91       2,146  

Gain on sale of subsidiary

     (3,917     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

     (54,160     (76,243
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Additional Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed business combination between Alkuri Global Acquisition Corp. (“Alkuri Global”) and Babylon Holdings Limited (“Babylon”) and the other parties to the Merger Agreement dated June 3, 2021 (the “Merger Agreement”), Babylon filed a registration statement on Form F-4 dated July 2, 2021 (the “Registration Statement”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) with respect to Babylon’s securities to be issued in connection with the proposed business combination (File No. 333-257694), and Alkuri Global intends to file a preliminary proxy statement in connection with Alkuri Global’s solicitation of proxies for the vote by Alkuri Global’s stockholders in connection with the proposed business combination and other matters as described in the proxy statement, as well as the preliminary prospectus relating to the offer of the securities to be issued to Alkuri Global’s stockholders in connection with the completion of the business combination. After the Registration Statement is declared effective, Alkuri Global shall mail a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents to its stockholders as of the record date established for voting on the proposed business combination. Alkuri Global’s stockholders and other interested persons are advised to read the Registration Statement and any amendments thereto and, once available, the definitive proxy statement/consent solicitation/prospectus, in connection with Alkuri Global’s solicitation of proxies for its special meeting of stockholders to be held to approve, among other things, the proposed business combination (the “Special Meeting”), because these documents will contain important information about Alkuri Global, Babylon and the proposed business combination.

Alkuri Global’s stockholders may also obtain a copy of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, or definitive proxy statement/prospectus once available, as well as other documents filed with the SEC regarding the proposed business combination and other documents filed with the SEC by Alkuri Global, without charge, at the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: Alkuri Global Acquisition Corp., 4235 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37215, Attention: Secretary, (615) 632-0303.

Participants in Solicitation

Alkuri Global, Babylon, and their respective directors and officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies of Alkuri Global stockholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Alkuri Global stockholders and other interested persons may obtain, without charge, more detailed information regarding the directors and officers of Alkuri Global in Alkuri Global’s registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-251832), which was declared effective by the SEC on February 4, 2021. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to Alkuri Global stockholders in connection with the proposed business combination and other matters to be voted upon at its Special Meeting will be set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination when available. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed business combination will be included in the Registration Statement that Babylon intends to file with the SEC.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains, and certain oral statements made by representatives of Babylon and Alkuri Global and their respective affiliates, from time to time may contain, a number of “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. When used in this communication, the words “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “propose” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, information concerning Babylon’s or Alkuri Global’s possible or assumed future results of


operations, business strategies, debt levels, competitive position, industry environment, potential growth opportunities, Babylon’s and Alkuri Global’s expectations with respect to the future performance of the combined company, including whether this proposed business combination will generate returns for stockholder, the anticipated addressable market for the combined company, the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the business combination, and the timing of the transaction.

These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside Babylon’s or Alkuri Global’s management’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors include, but are not limited to: (a) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement and the proposed business combination contemplated thereby; (b) the inability to complete the proposed business combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of Alkuri Global or other conditions to closing in the Merger Agreement; (c) the ability to meet Nasdaq’s listing standards following the consummation of the proposed business combination; (d) the failure of investors in the PIPE to fund their commitments upon the closing of the proposed business combination; (e) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts current plans and operations of Babylon or its subsidiaries as a result of the announcement and consummation of the transactions described herein; (f) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (g) costs related to the proposed business combination; (h) changes in applicable laws or regulations, including legal or regulatory developments (such as the SEC’s recently released statement on accounting and reporting considerations for warrants in SPACs) which could result in the need for Alkuri Global to restate its historical financial statements and cause unforeseen delays in the timing of the business combination and negatively impact the trading price of Alkuri Global’s securities and the attractiveness of the business combination to investors; (i) the possibility that Babylon may be adversely affected by other economic, business and/or competitive factors; and (j) other risks and uncertainties to be identified in the registration/proxy statement relating to the business combination, when available, and in other documents filed or to be filed with the SEC by Alkuri Global and Babylon and available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Babylon and Alkuri Global caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive, and caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as required by law, neither Alkuri Global nor Babylon undertakes any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

No Offer or Solicitations

This communication is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities pursuant to the proposed business combination or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which the offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

No Assurances

There can be no assurance that the proposed business combination will be completed, nor can there be any assurance, if the proposed business combination is completed, that the potential benefits of combining the companies will be realized.


Contacts:

Media

Adam Davison

press@babylonhealth.com

Investors

Kathy Kress

investors@babylonhealth.com

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