Marchex Completes Archenia Acquisition, Issues $10M Convertible Notes

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Marchex completed its acquisition of Archenia, a key strategic move involving $10 million in convertible notes and up to 4 million performance shares, following strong shareholder approval.

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• Acquisition Finalized

  Marchex completed the acquisition of Archenia, a performance-based marketing technology company, on July 1, 2026. This follows the definitive agreement announced on May 12, 2026.

• Consideration Details

  The acquisition involved the issuance of $10 million in 6% convertible promissory notes to the sellers, convertible into Class B common stock at $1.80 per share. Additionally, up to 4 million performance-based shares of Class B common stock may be issued over two years.

• Shareholder Approval

  Shareholders overwhelmingly approved the acquisition at a special meeting on July 1, 2026, with approximately 99.9% approval under both the simple majority and majority of the minority votes.

• Related-Party Transaction

  The sellers of Archenia included Marchex's Chairman and Vice Chairman, making it a related-party transaction. The strong 'majority of the minority' shareholder vote mitigates concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest.

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Marchex has finalized its acquisition of Archenia, a performance-based marketing technology company, a strategic move previously announced and approved by shareholders. The deal involves $10 million in convertible notes, with a conversion price of $1.80 per share (above the current market price), and up to 4 million performance-based shares. This acquisition represents a significant expansion for Marchex, integrating AI-driven customer qualification technology. The shareholder approval, including a majority of minority shareholders, validates the transaction despite it being a related-party deal.