Key Shareholders Commit Over 12% of KORE Stock to Merger Rollover and Support Agreements

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Three major shareholders have signed agreements to vote their shares in favor of the KORE Group Holdings merger and roll over their equity into the acquiring entity, representing over 12% of outstanding shares.

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• Significant Shareholder Support for Merger

  Three key shareholders (Dotmar Investments Limited, Richard Burston, and Terrdian Holdings Inc.) have committed 2,180,446 shares, representing approximately 12.43% of KORE's outstanding common stock, to vote in favor of the proposed merger.

• Equity Rollover into Acquiring Entity

  Instead of receiving cash, these shareholders will roll over their equity into Class A Partnership Interests of KONA Parent L.P., the acquiring entity, indicating strong long-term confidence in the combined company.

• Merger De-Risked by Commitments

  The agreements include lock-up and standstill provisions, further solidifying support and reducing uncertainty surrounding the merger's completion.

• Context of Ongoing Merger

  This filing is Amendment No. 9 to a Schedule 13D, providing new material details regarding the merger process, which was previously disclosed with an Agreement and Plan of Merger on February 26, 2026.

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This Amendment No. 9 to Schedule 13D discloses new Rollover, Voting and Support Agreements with three significant shareholders: Dotmar Investments Limited, Richard Burston, and Terrdian Holdings Inc. These agreements, dated March 17, 2026, commit a substantial 2,180,446 shares (approximately 12.43% of outstanding common stock) to vote in favor of the previously announced merger. Crucially, these shareholders have also agreed to roll over their equity into the acquiring entity (KONA Parent L.P.) rather than receiving cash, signaling strong confidence in the post-merger company. This development significantly de-risks the merger's completion by securing a large block of shareholder votes and demonstrates a long-term commitment from these investors, especially as the stock is trading near its 52-week high. This follows the company's recent announcement on March 13, 2026, of regaining compliance with NYSE listing standards, further stabilizing the company's position ahead of the merger.