Allbirds to Sell Substantially All Assets for $39M, Plans Dissolution

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This filing details the definitive agreement for Allbirds to sell substantially all of its assets, including intellectual property and inventory, to an affiliate of American Exchange Group for $39 million. Crucially, the company's Board has approved steps to dissolve the company and distribute net proceeds to stockholders following the asset sale, subject to stockholder approval. This transaction, which significantly exceeds the company's current market capitalization, represents a complete shift in the company's operational future and signals a liquidation event for shareholders. The concurrent credit agreement amendments, including waivers for prior defaults and a new liquidity covenant, underscore the company's financial challenges leading to this strategic decision.

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• Definitive Asset Sale Agreement

  Allbirds signed an Asset Purchase Agreement to sell substantially all of its assets, including intellectual property and inventory, to Allbirds IP LLC (an American Exchange Group affiliate) for $39 million in cash.

• Intent to Dissolve Company

  The Board has approved taking steps to effect the dissolution of the company and distribute net proceeds to stockholders following the asset sale, pending stockholder approval.

• Credit Agreement Amendments and Waivers

  The company amended its credit agreement, securing consent for the asset sale, waivers for prior defaults (including specified store closings and a 'going concern' qualification), and establishing a new minimum Consolidated Liquidity financial covenant.

• Stockholder Approval Required

  Both the asset sale and the dissolution are subject to approval by the company's stockholders at a special meeting, for which a proxy statement will be filed.

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This filing details the definitive agreement for Allbirds to sell substantially all of its assets, including intellectual property and inventory, to an affiliate of American Exchange Group for $39 million. Crucially, the company's Board has approved steps to dissolve the company and distribute net proceeds to stockholders following the asset sale, subject to stockholder approval. This transaction, which significantly exceeds the company's current market capitalization, represents a complete shift in the company's operational future and signals a liquidation event for shareholders. The concurrent credit agreement amendments, including waivers for prior defaults and a new liquidity covenant, underscore the company's financial challenges leading to this strategic decision.