Mergers & Acquisitions ·
JBDI Holdings completes $900M acquisition of AI social platform ZYMIX via zero-coupon convertible notes
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JBDI Holdings Limited completed the acquisition of 100% of Glorian Capital Ltd, the parent company of London-based technology firm Flicknmix Ltd and its AI-native social networking platform ZYMIX. The $900 million transaction was settled entirely through the issuance of senior unsecured perpetual zero-coupon convertible promissory notes to three sellers: Prospera Global Holdings Ltd ($711 million for 79% stake), Ironwood Partners Holding Ltd ($180 million for 20%), and Arbor Forge Capital Ltd ($9 million for 1%). The notes carry a fixed conversion price of $1.00 per share, subject to voting interest caps ranging from 0.40% to 31.60%. Prospera retains the right to nominate one board director for three years. JBDI Holdings Limited operates in the technology and investment sector.