Marchex to Acquire Archenia for $10M in Convertible Notes and up to 4M Earn-Out Shares

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Marchex announced a definitive agreement to acquire Archenia for $10 million in convertible notes and up to 4 million performance-based shares, a significant strategic acquisition requiring shareholder approval.

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• Acquisition Agreement

  Marchex has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of Archenia, Inc. for a base consideration of $10 million.

• Convertible Note Financing

  The $10 million base consideration will be paid through 6% convertible promissory notes, convertible into Class B common stock at $1.80 per share, which is a premium to the current market price.

• Performance-Based Earn-Out

  Up to an additional 4 million shares of Class B common stock may be issued as earn-out consideration over two years, contingent on Archenia meeting specific revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and integration targets.

• Related Party Transaction & Approval

  The transaction involves related parties, necessitating approval by a special committee of independent directors and a fairness opinion from Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC.

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This 8-K details Marchex's agreement to acquire Archenia, Inc. for a base consideration of $10 million in convertible promissory notes and up to 4 million performance-based earn-out shares. The acquisition is substantial relative to Marchex's market capitalization, representing a significant strategic move. While the convertible notes are priced at a premium to the current stock price, the potential for significant dilution from both the notes and earn-out shares is notable. The transaction involves related parties and requires shareholder approval, adding a layer of governance scrutiny.