Crown PropTech Amends Merger Terms with Mkango Rare Earths, Files F-4 for Business Combination

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Crown PropTech Acquisitions has amended its business combination agreement with Mkango Rare Earths, introducing a debt-to-equity exchange and clarifying share issuance terms, while also filing an F-4 registration statement to advance the merger process.

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• Business Combination Agreement Amended

  Amendment No. 2 modifies key definitions, including the Exchange Ratio, and introduces a debt-to-equity exchange as a condition for closing the merger with Mkango Rare Earths. This addresses intercompany indebtedness through the issuance of Debt Exchange Shares.

• F-4 Registration Statement Filed

  Mkango Rare Earths Limited publicly filed a Form F-4 registration statement with the SEC, including a preliminary proxy statement for CPTK shareholders and a prospectus for MKAR's common shares and warrants, moving the business combination closer to completion.

• Updated Registration Rights and Lock-Up

  The amended agreement details lock-up periods for various shareholder groups post-merger. Notably, 25% of Registrable Securities acquired by a Holder are not subject to lock-up, and Mkango Resources has provisions for 'Mandatory Resale Shares' in eligible offerings.

• Critical Merger Progress Amidst Going Concern

  This progress on the business combination is vital for Crown PropTech Acquisitions, which recently disclosed a going concern warning and critical liquidity issues, making the completion of this merger essential for its operational continuity.

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This filing details Amendment No. 2 to the Business Combination Agreement with Mkango Rare Earths, a critical step for Crown PropTech Acquisitions which recently disclosed a going concern warning. Key changes include adjustments to the Exchange Ratio, a new debt-to-equity exchange as a closing condition, and updated registration rights and lock-up terms. The concurrent filing of the F-4 registration statement indicates significant progress towards completing the merger, which is essential for the company's future.