RSI International Systems Inc. (NEX: RSY.H) (the
“
Company” or “
RSI”) and ARCPoint
Group Inc. (“
ARCpoint”), the parent company of
ARCpoint Franchise Group LLC, ARCpoint Corporate Labs LLC and AFG
Services LLC, are pleased to announce that they have entered into a
letter of intent (the “
Letter of Intent”) dated
December 2, 2021 pursuant to which the Company and ARCpoint intend
to complete a transaction that will result in the reverse takeover
of the Company by the shareholders of ARCpoint (the
“
Proposed RTO”) pursuant to the policies of the
TSX Venture Exchange (the “
Exchange”).
ARCpoint CEO John Constantine commented, “By
undertaking this transaction, we expect to accelerate the growth
and profitability of our three business lines, which currently
comprise master franchisor to over 125 ARCpoint franchise
locations, provider of services and goods to franchisees and
operator of corporate lab locations. With additional capital, we
look forward to expanding the number of franchise locations,
entering new markets, helping make both franchisees’ and our own
corporate entities more profitable and improving an already
accelerated growth curve though the development of new technology,
tools and services.”
Mr. David Keys, Chairman of RSI and a
representative for the Ernest W. Moody Revocable Trust, which holds
44.4% of RSI’s outstanding shares added, “We are very excited about
working with the talented ARCpoint management team and believe this
is an excellent opportunity for RSI shareholders to get involved in
a great opportunity.”
About ARCpoint
ARCpoint is a leading US-based franchise system
providing drug testing, alcohol screening, DNA and clinical lab
testing, corporate wellness programs, and employment and background
screening, among other services. The company is based in
Greenville, South Carolina, USA. ARCpoint Franchise Group LLC,
formed under the laws of the state of South Carolina in February
2005, is the franchisor of ARCpoint Labs and supports over 125
independently owned locations. ARCpoint sells franchises to
individuals throughout the United States and provides support in
the form of marketing, technology and training to new franchisees.
ARCpoint Corporate Labs LLC develops corporate-owned labs committed
to providing accurate, cost-effective solutions for customers,
businesses and physicians. AFG Services LLC serves as the
innovation center of the ARCpoint group of companies as it builds a
proprietary technology platform and a physician network to equip
all ARCpoint labs with best-in-class tools and solutions to better
serve their customers. The platform also digitalizes and
streamlines administrative functions such as materials purchasing,
compliance, billing and physician services for ARCpoint franchise
labs and other clients.
Terms of the Proposed RTO
Pursuant to the terms of the Letter of Intent,
it is currently anticipated that the Company will acquire all of
the issued and outstanding shares of ARCpoint by way of a share
exchange. In return, the shareholders of ARCpoint will receive
common shares in the capital of the Company. However, it is agreed
by both parties that the proposed structure may be revised to
accommodate tax considerations, accounting treatments and
applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
As of the date hereof, the number of common
shares of the Company to be issued to shareholders of ARCpoint
remains subject to the final valuation of ARCpoint, which will be
based on a brokered private placement (the “Private
Placement”) to be undertaken by ARCpoint concurrently
with, and as a condition to completion of, the Proposed RTO as more
fully described below.
Closing of the Proposed RTO is subject to the
satisfaction of, among other things, the following conditions
precedent: completion of the Private Placement; completion and
satisfaction of mutual due diligence by the parties; negotiation
and execution of all definitive transaction documents (including
accuracy of representations and warranties, compliance of covenants
and satisfaction of customary conditions); and receipt of all
requisite approvals and consents for the Proposed RTO including (i)
approval by the Exchange for the Proposed RTO and the proposed new
insiders of the Company, (ii) approval by the board of directors of
each of ARCpoint and the Company, and (iii) approval by the
shareholders of ARCpoint.
Concurrent Financing
In connection with the Proposed RTO, ARCpoint
intends to raise up to $5 million in connection with the Private
Placement. The Private Placement shall be completed prior to the
closing of the Proposed RTO and is a condition to completing the
Proposed RTO. The structure and the terms and conditions of the
Private Placement will be determined by ARCpoint and the agent(s)
to be engaged in connection with the Private Placement. The
proceeds of the Private Placement will be held in escrow subject to
satisfaction of certain escrow release conditions prior to the
closing of the Proposed RTO. The definitive terms of the Private
Placement will be announced in a subsequent press release once
binding terms and particulars of the Private Placement have been
agreed upon.
Arm’s Length Transaction
The Proposed RTO is an “Arm’s Length
Transaction” within the meaning of Policy 1.1 of the Exchange. None
of Non-Arm’s Length Parties (such term as defined in the policies
of the Exchange) of the Company (i) are insiders of ARCpoint, (ii)
have any direct or indirect interest in ARCpoint or its
shareholders, or (iii) have a relationship with any Non-Arm’s
Length Parties of ARCpoint, its shareholders or any other Non-Arm’s
Length Parties of ARCpoint.
Shareholder Approval
Subject to confirmation by the Exchange, the
Company takes the view that the Proposed RTO does not require
shareholders’ approval pursuant to the policies of the Exchange
because the Company is a NEX listed issuer without active
operations and the Proposed RTO is not a Related Party Transaction
(as defined in the polices of the Exchange).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Exchange may
impose conditions on its approval for the Proposed RTO which may
require shareholder approval. Under the terms of the Letter of
Intent, ARCpoint may also require the Company to seek shareholder
approval to change its name prior to closing of the Proposed RTO.
In addition, the proposed share exchange under the Letter of Intent
may require the Company to consolidate its common shares which
would also require shareholder approval. Therefore, the Company
intends to hold a special shareholders’ meeting after obtaining
conditional approval for the Proposed RTO from the Exchange to
approve all such matters in connection with the Proposed RTO that
would require shareholder approval.
Trading Halt
In connection with the announcement of the
Letter of Intent, trading in the common shares of the Company has
been halted pursuant to the policies of the Exchange. Trading will
remain halted until, among other things, the Company completes
certain regulatory filings in connection with the Proposed RTO with
the Exchange and the Exchange has completed any preliminary
background searches on the proposed new insiders of the Company it
considers necessary or advisable.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship of a Proposed RTO is required by the
Exchange unless exempt in accordance with the Exchange policies.
The Company is currently reviewing the requirements for sponsorship
and may apply for an exemption from the sponsorship requirements
pursuant to the Exchange policies. However, there is no assurance
that the Company will obtain this exemption.
The Company and ARCpoint will issue additional
press releases related to the Proposed RTO and other material
information as it becomes available.
For more information, please contact:
RSI International Systems Inc. Adam Ho, CEO & DirectorPhone:
(604) 329-1009Email: adamho@shaw.ca
ARCpoint Group LLC John Constantine, CEO & Director Phone:
864-271-3210E-mail: info@arcpointlabs.com
Completion of the Proposed RTO is subject to a
number of conditions, including but not limited to, Exchange
acceptance and if applicable, disinterested shareholder approval.
Where applicable, the Proposed RTO cannot close until the required
shareholder approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that
the Proposed RTO will be completed as proposed or at all.
Investors are cautioned that, except as
disclosed in the management information circular or filing
statement to be prepared in connection with the Proposed RTO, any
information released or received with respect to the transaction
may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon.
Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered
highly speculative.
The TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has in no way
passed upon the merits of the Proposed RTO and has neither approved
nor disapproved the contents of this news release.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING
INFORMATION: This news release includes certain “forward-looking
statements” under applicable Canadian securities legislation.
Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,
statements with respect to: the terms and conditions of the
Proposed RTO; the terms and conditions of the proposed Private
Placement; and the business and operations of the Resulting Issuer
after completion of the Proposed RTO. Forward-looking statements
are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions
that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown
risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual
results and future events to differ materially from those expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors
include, but are not limited to: general business, economic,
competitive, political and social uncertainties; delay or failure
to receive board, shareholder or regulatory approvals; and the
results of operations. There can be no assurance that such
statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future
events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. The Company and ARCpoint disclaim any
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise, except as required by law.
Neither the Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange)
accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this Press
release.
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