SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)
INFORMATION INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a)
AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a)
(Amendment No. 1 )*
Frazier Lifesciences Acquisition Corporation
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Ordinary Shares, $0.0001 par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
G3710A105
(CUSIP Number)
Two Union Square
601 Union St., Suite 3200
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: +1 (206) 621-7200
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
July 25, 2022
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d 1(e), 240.13d 1(f) or 240.13d 1(g), check the following box. ☐
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
* | The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting persons initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page. |
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be filed for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Act) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
CUSIP No. G3710A105 | Page 2 of 10 |
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Names of Reporting Persons
Frazier Lifesciences Sponsor LLC | |||||
2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3. | SEC USE ONLY
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4. | Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC | |||||
5. | Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6. | Citizenship or Place of Organization
Cayman Islands |
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With
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7. | Sole Voting Power
0 | ||||
8. | Shared Voting Power
501,000 | |||||
9. | Sole Dispositive Power
0 | |||||
10. | Shared Dispositive Power
501,000 |
11. |
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
501,000 | |||||
12. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
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13. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
3.5% (1) | |||||
14. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
(1) | Based on 14,301,000 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding as of August 11, 2022 as set forth in the Issuers quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 11, 2022. |
CUSIP No. G3710A105 | Page 3 of 10 |
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Names of Reporting Persons
Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. | |||||
2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3. | SEC USE ONLY
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4. | Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC | |||||
5. | Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6. | Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware |
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With
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7. | Sole Voting Power
0 | ||||
8. | Shared Voting Power
1,501,000 (1) | |||||
9. | Sole Dispositive Power
0 | |||||
10. | Shared Dispositive Power
1,501,000 (1) |
11. |
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,501,000 (1) | |||||
12. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
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13. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
10.5% (2) | |||||
14. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
(1) | Consists of (i) 501,000 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares underlying the private placement units held directly by Frazier Lifesciences Sponsor LLC and (ii) 1,000,000 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares held by Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. is the sole member of Frazier Lifesciences Sponsor LLC. FHMLS X, L.P. is the general partner of Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. and FHMLS X, L.L.C. is the general partner of FHMLS X, L.P. Patrick J. Heron and James N. Topper are the members of FHMLS X, L.L.C. and therefore share voting and investment power over the shares held by Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. and FHMLS X, L.L.C. |
(2) | Based on 14,301,000 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding as of August 11, 2022 as set forth in the Issuers quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 11, 2022. |
CUSIP No. G3710A105 | Page 4 of 10 |
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Names of Reporting Persons
FHMLS X, L.P. | |||||
2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3. | SEC USE ONLY
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4. | Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF | |||||
5. | Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6. | Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware |
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With
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7. | Sole Voting Power
0 | ||||
8. | Shared Voting Power
1,501,000 (1) | |||||
9. | Sole Dispositive Power
0 | |||||
10. | Shared Dispositive Power
1,501,000 (1) |
11. |
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,501,000 (1) | |||||
12. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
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13. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
10.5% (2) | |||||
14. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
(1) | Consists of (i) 501,000 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares underlying the private placement units held directly by Frazier Lifesciences Sponsor LLC and (ii) 1,000,000 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares held by Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. is the sole member of Frazier Lifesciences Sponsor LLC. FHMLS X, L.P. is the general partner of Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. and FHMLS X, L.L.C. is the general partner of FHMLS X, L.P. Patrick J. Heron and James N. Topper are the members of FHMLS X, L.L.C. and therefore share voting and investment power over the shares held by Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. and FHMLS X, L.L.C. |
(2) | Based on 14,301,000 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding as of August 11, 2022 as set forth in the Issuers quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 11, 2022. |
CUSIP No. G3710A105 | Page 5 of 10 |
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Names of Reporting Persons FHMLS X, L.L.C. | |||||
2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3. | SEC USE ONLY
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4. | Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF | |||||
5. | Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6. | Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware | |||||
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With
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7. | Sole Voting Power
0 | ||||
8. | Shared Voting Power
1,501,000 (1) | |||||
9. | Sole Dispositive Power
0 | |||||
10. | Shared Dispositive Power
1,501,000 (1) | |||||
11. |
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,501,000 (1) | |||||
12. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
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13. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
10.5% (2) | |||||
14. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
(1) | Consists of (i) 501,000 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares underlying the private placement units held directly by Frazier Lifesciences Sponsor LLC and (ii) 1,000,000 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares held by Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. is the sole member of Frazier Lifesciences Sponsor LLC. FHMLS X, L.P. is the general partner of Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. and FHMLS X, L.L.C. is the general partner of FHMLS X, L.P. Patrick J. Heron and James N. Topper are the members of FHMLS X, L.L.C. and therefore share voting and investment power over the shares held by Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. and FHMLS X, L.L.C. |
(2) | Based on 14,301,000 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding as of August 11, 2022 as set forth in the Issuers quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 11, 2022. |
CUSIP No. G3710A105 | Page 6 of 10 |
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Names of Reporting Persons James N. Topper | |||||
2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3. | SEC USE ONLY
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4. | Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF | |||||
5. | Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6. | Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States citizen | |||||
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With
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7. | Sole Voting Power
0 | ||||
8. | Shared Voting Power
1,501,000 (1) | |||||
9. | Sole Dispositive Power
0 | |||||
10. | Shared Dispositive Power
1,501,000 (1) | |||||
11. |
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,501,000 (1) | |||||
12. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
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13. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
10.5% (2) | |||||
14. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
(1) | Consists of (i) 501,000 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares underlying the private placement units held directly by Frazier Lifesciences Sponsor LLC and (ii) 1,000,000 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares held by Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. is the sole member of Frazier Lifesciences Sponsor LLC. FHMLS X, L.P. is the general partner of Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. and FHMLS X, L.L.C. is the general partner of FHMLS X, L.P. Patrick J. Heron and James N. Topper are the members of FHMLS X, L.L.C. and therefore share voting and investment power over the shares held by Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. and FHMLS X, L.L.C. |
(2) | Based on 14,301,000 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding as of August 11, 2022 as set forth in the Issuers quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 11, 2022. |
CUSIP No. G3710A105 | Page 7 of 10 |
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Names of Reporting Persons Patrick J. Heron | |||||
2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3. | SEC USE ONLY
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4. | Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF | |||||
5. | Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6. | Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States Citizen | |||||
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With
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7. | Sole Voting Power
0 | ||||
8. | Shared Voting Power
1,501,000 (1) | |||||
9. | Sole Dispositive Power
0 | |||||
10. | Shared Dispositive Power
1,501,000 (1) | |||||
11. |
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,501,000 (1) | |||||
12. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
☐ | |||||
13. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
10.5% (2) | |||||
14. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
(1) | Consists of (i) 501,000 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares underlying the private placement units held directly by Frazier Lifesciences Sponsor LLC and (ii) 1,000,000 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares held by Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. is the sole member of Frazier Lifesciences Sponsor LLC. FHMLS X, L.P. is the general partner of Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. and FHMLS X, L.L.C. is the general partner of FHMLS X, L.P. Patrick J. Heron and James N. Topper are the members of FHMLS X, L.L.C. and therefore share voting and investment power over the shares held by Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. and FHMLS X, L.L.C. |
(2) | Based on 14,301,000 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding as of August 11, 2022 as set forth in the Issuers quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 11, 2022. |
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This amendment (this Amendment No. 1) is filed on behalf of Frazier Lifesciences Sponsor LLC (the Sponsor), Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P., FHMLS X, L.P., FHMLS X, L.L.C., James N. Topper and Patrick J. Heron.
This Amendment No. 1 amends the Schedule 13D originally filed with the Commission on January 27, 2021 (the Original Schedule 13D).
All terms used, but not defined, in this Amendment No. 1 are as defined in the Original Schedule 13D. The summary descriptions (if any) contained herein of certain agreements and documents are qualified in their entirety by reference to the complete text of such agreements and documents filed as Exhibits hereto or incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 4. | PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION. |
Item 4 of the Original Schedule 13D is hereby amended as follows:
Business Combination Agreement
On July 25, 2022, the Issuer entered into a Business Combination Agreement (as it may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the Business Combination Agreement) with NewAmsterdam Pharma Company B.V., a private company with limited liability (besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid) incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands (Holdco), NewAmsterdam Pharma Holding B.V., a private company with limited liability (besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid) incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands (NewAmsterdam Pharma) and NewAmsterdam Pharma Investment Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (Merger Sub). As a result of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (the Transactions), the Issuer will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdco, which will be a publicly-traded company with shares listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, and will conduct the business currently conducted by NewAmsterdam Pharma.
The description of the Business Combination Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of such agreement, a copy of which was filed by the Issuer as Exhibit 2.1 to the Form 8-K filed by the Issuer with the SEC on July 25, 2022 (and is incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit 2.1).
Sponsor Support Agreement
In connection with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, the Sponsor, the Issuer, NewAmsterdam Pharma, Holdco and certain holders of Class B Ordinary Shares (the Initial Shareholders) entered into the Sponsor Support Agreement, pursuant to which the Sponsor and the Initial Shareholders have agreed to (a) vote (i) in favor of the Business Combination Agreement and the Transactions, including in favor of each Transaction Proposal (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), (ii) in favor of any other matter reasonably necessary or required to cause the consummation of the Transactions, and (iii) against any proposal that conflicts or materially impedes or interferes with, or would adversely affect or delay the consummation of the Transactions; (b) waive any adjustment to the conversion ratio set forth in Issuers amended and restated memorandum and articles of association or any other anti-dilution or similar protection with respect to the Class B Ordinary Shares held by them; and (c) waive any redemption rights, including with respect to Class A Ordinary Shares purchased in the Issuers initial public offering or in the aftermarket, in connection with the Business Combination. 3,450,000 Class B Ordinary Shares are subject to the Sponsor Support Agreement, including 3,300,000 Class B Ordinary Shares owned by the Sponsor.
The description of the Sponsor Support Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of such agreement, a copy of which is incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit 99.7.
Investor Support Agreements
In connection with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, the Issuer and certain of its shareholders, including Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P. entered into the Investor Support Agreements, pursuant to which each shareholder has agreed to (a) vote (i) in favor of the Business Combination Agreement and the Transactions, including in favor of each Transaction Proposal (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), (ii) in favor of any other matter reasonably necessary or required to cause the consummation of the Transactions, and (iii) against
any proposal that conflicts or materially impedes or interferes with, or would adversely affect or delay the consummation of the Transactions and (b) waive any redemption rights, including with respect to Class A Ordinary Shares purchased in the Issuers initial public offering or in the aftermarket, in connection with the Business Combination. A total of 1,500,000 Class A Ordinary Shares are subject to the Investor Support Agreements, including 1,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares owned by Frazier Life Sciences X, L.P.
The description of the Investor Support Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of such agreement, a copy of which is incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit 99.8.
ITEM 6. | CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER. |
Item 4 of the Original Schedule 13D is hereby amended as follows:
The responses to Item 4 is incorporated by reference into Item 6.
ITEM 7. | MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS. |
Item 7 of the Original Schedule 13D is hereby amended as follows:
Exhibit 2.1 | Business Combination Agreement, dated as of July 25, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Issuer with the SEC on July 25, 2022). | |
Exhibit 99.7 | Sponsor Support Agreement, dated as of July 25, 2022 by and between Frazier Lifesciences Acquisition Corporation, NewAmsterdam Pharma Company B.V., NewAmsterdam Pharma Holding B.V. and certain investors. | |
Exhibit 99.8 | Form of Investor Support Agreement. | |
| Certain of the exhibits and schedules to this exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(2). The Issuer agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of all omitted exhibits and schedules to the SEC upon its request. |
SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of its knowledge and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this Statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated: September 20, 2022
FRAZIER LIFE SCIENCES SPONSOR LLC By FHMLS X, L.P., its general partner By FHMLS X, L.L.C., its general partner | ||
By: | * | |
James N. Topper, Managing Director | ||
FRAZIER LIFE SCIENCES X, L.P. | ||
By FHMLS X, L.P., its general partner | ||
By FHMLS X, L.L.C., its general partner | ||
By: | * | |
James N. Topper, Managing Director | ||
FHMLS X, L.P. By FHMLS X, L.L.C., its general partner | ||
By: | * | |
James N. Topper, Managing Director | ||
FHMLS X, L.L.C. | ||
By: | * | |
James N. Topper, Managing Director | ||
By: | * | |
James N. Topper | ||
By: | * | |
Patrick Heron | ||
*By: | /s/ James N. Topper | |
James N. Topper, as Attorney-in-Fact |
This Schedule 13D was executed by James N. Topper on behalf of the individuals listed above pursuant to a Power of Attorney, a copy of which was filed with the SEC on December 17, 2020.
Exhibit 99.7
SPONSOR SUPPORT AGREEMENT
THIS SPONSOR SUPPORT AGREEMENT (this Agreement) is dated as of July 25, 2022 by and among (i) Frazier Lifesciences Sponsor LLC, a Cayman Islands limited liability company (the Sponsor), (ii) the other holders of FLAC Class B Shares set forth on Schedule I hereto (the Other Class B Holders and, together with the Sponsor, collectively, the Class B Holders), (iii) Frazier Lifesciences Acquisition Corporation, a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company (FLAC), (iv) NewAmsterdam Pharma Holding B.V., a private company with limited liability (besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid) incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands (the Company), and (v) NewAmsterdam Pharma Company B.V., a private company with limited liability (besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid) incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands, which was formed by the Company for the sole purpose of consummating the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (as defined below), and which shall convert into a public limited liability company (naamloze vennootschap) incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands prior to the Merger (as defined below) (Holdco). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Business Combination Agreement.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, FLAC, Holdco, the Company, and NewAmsterdam Pharma Investment Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Holdco (Merger Sub), have entered into that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of the date hereof (as it may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the Business Combination Agreement), pursuant to which, among other things, (i) the Company shall cause each Company Shareholder to contribute and transfer each Company Share held by it to Holdco and Holdco shall accept such contribution and in exchange issue to such holder such number of Holdco Shares that is equal to the Applicable Exchange Consideration Per Share with respect to such Company Share and (ii) Merger Sub will merge with and into FLAC, with FLAC surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdco, on the terms and subject to the conditions therein (the Merger);
WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, each Class B Holder beneficially owns (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), and has sole voting power with respect to the number and type of FLAC Shares, and owns the FLAC Warrants, indicated opposite such Holders name on Schedule I attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, as an inducement to FLAC and the Company to enter into the Business Combination Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated therein, the parties hereto desire to agree to certain matters as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual agreements contained herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
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ARTICLE I
COVENANTS
Section 1.1 Agreement to Vote. Each Class B Holder hereby agrees to appear and vote at any duly called meeting of the shareholders of FLAC (or any adjournment or postponement thereof), provide his, her or its written consent in any action by written resolution of the shareholders of FLAC, or in any other circumstance in which the vote, consent or other approval of the shareholders of FLAC is sought, all of such Class B Holders FLAC Shares, and in each such case cause all the FLAC Shares held by such Class B Holder to be counted as present thereat for purposes of calculating a quorum, and vote or provide his, her or its consent: (a) in favor of the Business Combination Agreement and the Transactions, including in favor of each Transaction Proposal, (b) in favor of any other matter reasonably necessary or required to the consummation of the Transactions and considered and voted upon by the shareholders of FLAC and (c) against any proposal that conflicts or materially impedes or interferes therewith, including any FLAC Acquisition Proposal, or would adversely affect or delay the consummation of the Transactions.
Section 1.2 Waivers.
(a) Anti-Dilution Protection. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other agreement or contract to which the Class B Holders are bound, the Class B Holders (for themselves and for their successors, heirs and assigns) hereby (but subject to the consummation of the Merger) irrevocably and unconditionally waive, to the fullest extent permitted by Law and the Governing Documents of FLAC, and agree not to exercise, assert or perfect, any rights to adjustment or other anti-dilution protections with respect to the rate at which FLAC Class B Shares held by the Class B Holders convert into Holdco Shares, whether resulting from the Transactions, the Subscription Agreements or otherwise, so that each FLAC Class B Share held by each Class B Holder issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Merger shall convert into one Holdco Share on the Effective Date upon consummation of the Merger.
(b) Redemption Rights. Each Class B Holder hereby waives any and all rights to redeem any FLAC Shares (in connection with the Transactions or otherwise) as set forth in the Governing Documents of FLAC, and shall not elect to cause FLAC to redeem any FLAC Shares beneficially owned or owned of record by the Class B Holders (in connection with the Transactions or otherwise).
Section 1.3 No Transfer. During the period commencing on the date hereof and ending on the earlier of (a) the Effective Date and (b) such date and time as the Business Combination Agreement shall be validly terminated in accordance with Section 7.1 thereof, each Class B Holder shall not (i) sell, offer to sell, contract or agree to sell, assign, hypothecate, pledge, create a Lien on, grant any option to purchase, transfer, or otherwise dispose of or agree to dispose of, directly or indirectly, file (or participate in the filing of) a registration statement with the SEC (other than the Registration Statement/Proxy Statement), deposit into a voting trust, grant any proxy or power of attorney with respect to, or establish or increase a put equivalent position or liquidate or decrease a call equivalent position (within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act) with respect to, any FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants held by such Class B Holder, (ii) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another Person, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any shares of FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants held by such Class B Holder (clauses (i) and (ii) collectively, a Transfer) or (iii) publicly announce any intention to effect any transaction specified in clause (i) or (ii); provided, however, that the foregoing shall not prohibit Transfers from a Class B Holder to and any of such Class B Holders Affiliates, so long as, prior to and as a condition to the effectiveness of any such Transfer, such Affiliate executes and delivers to FLAC a joinder to this Agreement in the form attached hereto as Annex A.
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Section 1.4 New Shares. In the event that (a) any FLAC Shares, FLAC Warrants or other Equity Securities of FLAC are issued to any Class B Holder or any of its Affiliates after the date of this Agreement pursuant to any stock dividend, stock split, recapitalization, reclassification, combination, conversion or exchange of FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants of, on or affecting the FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants owned by the Class B Holders or otherwise, (b) any Class B Holder purchases or otherwise acquires beneficial ownership of any FLAC Shares, FLAC Warrants or other Equity Securities of FLAC after the date of this Agreement, or (c) any Class B Holder acquires the right to vote or share in the voting of any FLAC Shares or other Equity Securities of FLAC after the date of this Agreement (such FLAC Shares, FLAC Warrants or other Equity Securities issued, purchased or acquired as described in any of the foregoing clauses (a) through (c), collectively, the New Securities), then (x) the applicable Class B Holder shall notify FLAC, Holdco and the Company in writing and as promptly as practicable of any such New Securities and (y) such New Securities shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement to the same extent as if they constituted the FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants owned by the Class B Holders as of the date hereof.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Section 2.1 Representations and Warranties of the Class B Holders. Each Class B holder, severally and not jointly, represents and warrants as of the date hereof to FLAC, the Company and Holdco as follows:
(a) Organization; Due Authorization. Such Class B Holder has the full power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform such Holders obligations hereunder. If such Class B Holder is an entity, it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated, formed, organized or constituted, and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby are within such Class B Holders corporate, limited liability company or organizational powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate, limited liability company or organizational actions on the part of such Class B Holder. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by such Class B Holder and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the other parties to this Agreement, this Agreement constitutes a legally valid and binding obligation of such Class B Holder, enforceable against such Class B Holder in accordance with the terms hereof (except as enforceability may be limited by the Enforceability Exceptions). If this Agreement is being executed in a representative or fiduciary capacity, the Person signing this Agreement has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the applicable Class B Holder.
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(b) Ownership. Such Class B Holder is the record and beneficial owner (as defined in the Exchange Act) of, and has good title to the FLAC Shares and FLAC Warrants set forth on Schedule I attached hereto as are opposite the name of such Class B Holder, and there exist no Liens or any other limitation or restriction (including any restriction on the right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of such FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants (other than transfer restrictions under the Securities Act)) affecting any such FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants, other than Liens pursuant to (i) this Agreement, (ii) FLACs Governing Documents, (iii) the Business Combination Agreement, (iv) that certain letter agreement dated December 8, 2020, by and among FLAC, the Sponsor and each of Robert F. Baltera, Michael F. Bigham, Krishna R. Polu, Carol Gallagher and David Topper (the Voting Letter Agreement) or (v) any applicable securities Laws. The FLAC Shares and FLAC Warrants set forth on Schedule I attached hereto are the only Equity Securities in FLAC owned of record or beneficially by such Class B Holder on the date of this Agreement, and none of such Class B Holders FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants are subject to any proxy, voting trust or other agreement or arrangement with respect to the voting of such FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants, except as provided hereunder and under the Voting Letter Agreement. Other than the FLAC Warrants, such Class B Holder does not hold or own any rights to acquire (directly or indirectly) any Equity Securities of FLAC or any securities convertible into, or which can be exchanged for, Equity Securities of FLAC.
(c) No Conflicts. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by such Class B Holder does not, and the performance by the Class B Holder of its obligations hereunder will not, (i) conflict with or result in a violation of the organizational documents of the Class B Holder or (ii) require any consent or approval that has not been given or other action that has not been taken by any Person (including under any Contract binding upon the Class B Holder or the Class B Holders FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants), in each case, to the extent such consent, approval or other action would prevent, enjoin or materially delay the performance by the Class B Holder of its, his or her obligations under this Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.
(d) Litigation. There are no Proceedings pending against such Class B Holder, or, to the knowledge of such Class B Holder, threatened against such Class B Holder, before (or, in the case of threatened Proceedings, that would be before) any arbitrator or any Governmental Entity, which in any manner challenges or seeks to prevent, enjoin or materially delay the performance by such Class B Holder of its, his or her obligations under this Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.
(e) No Brokers. No investment banker, broker, finder, consultant or intermediary or other Person is entitled to any brokers, finders, financial advisors or other similar fee or commission based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of such Class B Holder in connection with its entering into this Agreement.
(f) Acknowledgment. Such Class B Holder understands and acknowledges that each of FLAC, Holdco and the Company is entering into the Business Combination Agreement in reliance upon such Class B Holders execution and delivery of this Agreement.
(g) No Other Representations or Warranties. Except for the representations and warranties made by such Class B Holder in this Article II, neither such Class B Holder nor any other Person makes any express or implied representation or warranty to FLAC, Holdco or the Company in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and such Class B Holder expressly disclaims any such other representations or warranties.
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ARTICLE III
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 3.1 Termination. This Agreement and all of its provisions shall terminate and be of no further force or effect upon the earlier of: (a) the valid termination of the Business Combination Agreement in accordance with Section 7.1 thereof prior to the Closing, (b) the liquidation of FLAC and (c) the written agreement of the Class B Holders, FLAC, Holdco and the Company. Upon such termination of this Agreement, all obligations of the parties under this Agreement will terminate, without any liability or other obligation on the part of any party hereto to any Person in respect hereof or the transactions contemplated hereby, and no party hereto shall have any claim against another (and no Person shall have any rights against such party), whether under contract, tort or otherwise, with respect to the subject matter hereof; provided, however, that the termination of this Agreement shall not relieve any party hereto from liability arising in respect of any breach of this Agreement prior to such termination. This Article III shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
Section 3.2 Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the law of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware. Each of the parties irrevocably and unconditionally submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware (or, if the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware declines to accept jurisdiction, any state or federal court within the State of Delaware or, in the event each federal court within the State of Delaware declines to accept jurisdiction, any other Delaware state court), for the purposes of any Proceeding (a) arising under this Agreement or (b) in any way connected with or related or incidental to the dealings of the parties in respect of this Agreement, and irrevocably and unconditionally waives any objection to the laying of venue of any such Proceeding in any such court, and further irrevocably and unconditionally waives and agrees not to plead or claim in any such court that any such Proceeding has been brought in an inconvenient forum. Each party irrevocably and unconditionally waives, and agrees not to assert, by way of motion or as a defense, counterclaim or otherwise, in any Proceeding against such party (i) arising under this Agreement or (ii) in any way connected with or related or incidental to the dealings of the parties in respect of this Agreement, (A) any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the courts as described in this Section 3.2 for any reason, (B) that it or its property is exempt or immune from the jurisdiction of any such court or from any legal process commenced in such courts (whether through service of notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment, execution of judgment or otherwise) and (C) that (1) the Proceeding in any such court is brought against such party in an inconvenient forum, (2) the venue of such Proceeding against such party is improper or (3) this Agreement, or the subject matter hereof, may not be enforced against such party in or by such courts. Each Party agrees that service of any process, summons, notice or document by registered mail to such partys respective address set forth in Section 3.8 below shall be effective service of process for any such Proceeding.
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Section 3.3 Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PARTIES EACH HEREBY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION (I) ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, IN EACH CASE, WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, EQUITY, OR OTHERWISE. THE PARTIES EACH HEREBY AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE DECIDED BY COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY AND THAT THE PARTIES MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OF A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES HERETO TO THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (A) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (B) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (C) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (D) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 3.3.
Section 3.4 Assignment. This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder will be assigned (including by operation of law) without the prior written consent of all of the other parties hereto.
Section 3.5 Specific Performance. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage may occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties hereto shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware (or, if the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware declines to accept jurisdiction, any state or federal court within the State of Delaware or, in the event each federal court within the State of Delaware declines to accept jurisdiction, any other Delaware state court), this being in addition to any other remedy to which such party is entitled at law or in equity, and in each case, without posting a bond or undertaking and without proof of damages. Each of the parties agrees that it will not oppose the granting of an injunction, specific performance and other equitable relief when expressly available pursuant to the terms of this Agreement on the basis that the other parties have an adequate remedy at law or an award of specific performance is not an appropriate remedy for any reason at law or equity.
Section 3.6 Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended, changed, supplemented, waived or otherwise modified or terminated, except upon the execution and delivery of a written agreement executed by FLAC, Holdco, the Company and the Class B Holders. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, any holder of Class B Shares may become party to this Agreement by executing and delivering a joinder to this Agreement in the form attached hereto as Annex A. In such event, each such Person shall thereafter shall be deemed a Class B Holder for all purposes under this Agreement.
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Section 3.7 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable.
Section 3.8 Notices. All notices, requests, claims, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be given (and shall be deemed to have been duly given) by delivery in person, by e-mail (having obtained electronic delivery confirmation thereof (i.e., an electronic record of the sender that the e-mail was sent to the intended recipient thereof without an error or similar message that such e-mail was not received by such intended recipient)), or by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested) (upon receipt thereof) to the other parties as follows:
If to FLAC:
Frazier Lifesciences Acquisition Corporation
Two Union Square
601 Union St., Suite 3200
Seattle, Washington 98101
Attention: James N. Topper
David Topper
E-mail:
with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:
Goodwin Procter LLP
100 Northern Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
Attention: Jocelyn M. Arel
Jacqueline Mercier
E-mail: jarel@goodwinlaw.com
jmercier@goodwinlaw.com
If to the Company, Holdco or Merger Sub:
c/o NewAmsterdam Pharma B.V.
20803 Biscayne Boulevard
Suite 105
Aventura, FL 33180
Attention: Michael Davidson
Email:
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with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
c/o NewAmsterdam Pharma B.V.
c/o NewAmsterdam Pharma Holding B.V.
Gooimeer 2-35
1411 DC Naarden
The Netherlands
Attention: Michael Davidson, Chief Executive Officer
Email:
and with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to
Covington & Burling LLP
The New York Times Building
620 Eighth Avenue
New York, New York 10018
Attention: Jack S. Bodner
Kerry S. Burke
Brian K. Rosenzweig
E-mail: jbodner@cov.com
kburke@cov.com
brosenzweig@cov.com
If to the Sponsor or any other Class B Holder:
Frazier Lifesciences Sponsor LLC
Two Union Square
601 Union St., Suite 3200
Seattle, Washington 98101
with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:
Goodwin Procter LLP
100 Northern Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
Attention: Jocelyn M. Arel
Jacqueline Mercier
E-mail: jarel@goodwinlaw.com
jmercier@goodwinlaw.com
Section 3.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts (any of which may be delivered by electronic transmission), each of which shall constitute an original, and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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Section 3.10 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the agreements referenced herein constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto in respect of the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior understandings, agreements or representations by or among the parties hereto to the extent they relate in any way to the subject matter hereof.
Section 3.11 Further Assurances. From time to time and without additional consideration, each Class B Holder shall execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such additional transfers, assignments, endorsements, proxies, consents and other instruments, and shall take such further actions, as FLAC, Holdco or the Company may reasonably request for the purpose of carrying out and furthering the intent of this Agreement.
[Signature page follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.
SPONSOR: | ||
FRAZIER LIFESCIENCES SPONSOR LLC | ||
By: | /s/ James N. Topper | |
Name: James N. Topper | ||
Title: Manager |
[Signature Page to Sponsor Support Agreement]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.
FLAC: | ||
FRAZIER LIFESCIENCES ACQUISITION CORPORATION | ||
By: | /s/ James N. Topper | |
Name: James N. Topper | ||
Title: Chief Executive Officer |
[Signature Page to Sponsor Support Agreement]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.
OTHER CLASS B HOLDERS: |
/s/ Robert F. Baltera |
Robert F. Baltera |
/s/ Michael F. Bigham |
Michael F. Bigham |
/s/ Carol Gallagher |
Carol Gallagher |
/s/ David Topper |
David Topper |
/s/ Krishna R. Polu |
Krishna R. Polu |
[Signature Page to Sponsor Support Agreement]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.
COMPANY: | ||
NEWAMSTERDAM PHARMA HOLDING B.V. | ||
By: | /s/ Michael H. Davidson | |
Name: Michael H. Davidson | ||
Title: Chief Executive Officer |
[Signature Page to Sponsor Support Agreement]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.
HOLDCO: | ||||
NEWAMSTERDAM PHARMA COMPANY B.V. | ||||
By: | /s/ Louise Kooij | |||
Name: | LouFré Management B.V. represented by LouFré Holding B.V. | |||
Title: | Sole Director |
[Signature Page to Sponsor Support Agreement]
Schedule I
Class B Holders
Name of Class B Holder |
Number and Type of FLAC Shares Beneficially Owned |
FLAC Warrants Beneficially Owned |
||||||
Sponsor |
3,300,000 Class B Shares | | ||||||
Robert F. Baltera |
30,000 Class B Shares | | ||||||
Michael F. Bigham |
30,000 Class B Shares | | ||||||
Carol Gallagher |
30,000 Class B Shares | | ||||||
David Topper |
30,000 Class B Shares | | ||||||
Krishna R. Polu |
30,000 Class B Shares | |
[Schedule I to Sponsor Support Agreement]
Exhibit A
Form of Joinder Agreement
The undersigned is executing and delivering this joinder agreement (this Joinder) pursuant to the Sponsor Support Agreement, dated as of [], 2022 (as the same may hereafter be amended, the Sponsor Support Agreement), by and among (i) Frazier Lifesciences Sponsor LLC, a Cayman Islands limited liability company, (ii) the other holders of FLAC Class B Shares set forth on Schedule I thereto, (iii) Frazier Lifesciences Acquisition Corporation, a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company, (iv) NewAmsterdam Pharma Holding B.V., a private company with limited liability (besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid) incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands and (v) NewAmsterdam Pharma Company B.V., a private company with limited liability (besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid) incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings provided in the Sponsor Support Agreement.
By executing and delivering this Joinder, the undersigned hereby agrees to become a party to, to be bound by, and to comply with the Sponsor Support Agreement as a Class B Holder in the same manner as if the undersigned were an original signatory to the Sponsor Support Agreement. For purposes of the Sponsor Support Agreement and Schedule I thereto, the table below sets forth the name of the undersigned Class B Holder, the number and type of FLAC Shares held by such Class B Holder and the number of FLAC Warrants held by such Class B Holder:
Name of Class B Holder |
Number and Type of FLAC Shares Beneficially Owned |
FLAC Warrants Beneficially Owned | ||
[Name] |
[ ] | [ ] |
Accordingly, the undersigned has executed and delivered this Joinder as of the date written below.
Date: [], 2022 | ||||||
By: |
| |||||
Name: | ||||||
Title: | ||||||
Address for Notices: | ||||||
With copies to: |
[Exhibit A to Sponsor Support Agreement]
Exhibit 99.8
FORM OF INVESTOR SUPPORT AGREEMENT
THIS INVESTOR SUPPORT AGREEMENT (this Agreement) is dated as of July 25, 2022 by and among Frazier Lifesciences Acquisition Corporation, a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman exempted company (FLAC), and the shareholder of FLAC whose name appears on the signature page of this Agreement (the Investor). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Business Combination Agreement (as defined below).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, FLAC, NewAmsterdam Pharma Holding B.V., a private company with limited liability (besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid) incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands (the Company), NewAmsterdam Pharma Company B.V., a private company with limited liability (besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid) incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands, which was formed by the Company for the sole purpose of consummating the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (as defined below), and which shall convert into a public limited liability company (naamloze vennootschap) incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands prior to the Merger (as defined below) (Holdco), and NewAmsterdam Pharma Investment Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Holdco (Merger Sub), have entered into that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of the date hereof (as it may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the Business Combination Agreement), pursuant to which, among other things, (i) the Company shall cause each Company Shareholder to contribute and transfer each Company Share held by it to Holdco and Holdco shall accept such contribution and in exchange issue to such holder such number of Holdco Shares that is equal to the Applicable Exchange Consideration Per Share with respect to such Company Share and (ii) Merger Sub will merge with and into FLAC, with FLAC surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdco, on the terms and subject to the conditions therein (the Merger);
WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the Investor beneficially owns (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), and has sole voting power with respect to the number and type of FLAC Shares, and owns the FLAC Warrants, as indicated on the signature page hereto;
WHEREAS, as an inducement to FLAC and the Company to enter into the Business Combination Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated therein, the parties hereto desire to agree to certain matters as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual agreements contained herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
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ARTICLE I
COVENANTS
Section 1.1 Agreement to Vote. The Investor hereby agrees to appear and vote at any duly called meeting of the shareholders of FLAC (or any adjournment or postponement thereof), provide his, her or its written consent in any action by written resolution of the shareholders of FLAC, or in any other circumstance in which the vote, consent or other approval of the shareholders of FLAC is sought, all of such FLAC Shares, and in each case cause all the FLAC Shares held by the Investor to be counted as present thereat for purposes of calculating a quorum, and vote or provide his, her or its consent: (a) in favor of the Business Combination Agreement and the Transactions, including in favor of each Transaction Proposal, (b) in favor of any other matter reasonably necessary or required to the consummation of the Transactions and considered and voted upon by the shareholders of FLAC and (c) against any proposal that conflicts or materially impedes or interferes therewith, including any FLAC Acquisition Proposal, or would adversely affect or delay the consummation of the Transactions.
Section 1.2 No Redemption. The Investor hereby agrees, for the benefit of FLAC, not to redeem, or to submit a request to FLACs transfer agent to redeem or otherwise exercise any right to redeem, any FLAC Shares and to reverse and revoke any prior redemption elections made with respect to the FLAC Shares.
Section 1.3 No Transfer. During the period commencing on the date hereof and ending on the earlier of (a) the Effective Date and (b) such date and time as the Business Combination Agreement shall be validly terminated in accordance with Section 7.1 thereof, the Investor shall not (i) sell, offer to sell, contract or agree to sell, assign, hypothecate, pledge, create a Lien on, grant any option to purchase, transfer, or otherwise dispose of or agree to dispose of, directly or indirectly, file (or participate in the filing of) a registration statement with the SEC (other than the Registration Statement/Proxy Statement), deposit into a voting trust, grant any proxy or power of attorney with respect to, or establish or increase a put equivalent position or liquidate or decrease a call equivalent position (within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act) with respect to, any FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants held by the Investor, (ii) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another Person, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants held by the Investor (clauses (i) and (ii) collectively, a Transfer) or (iii) publicly announce any intention to effect any transaction specified in clause (i) or (ii); provided, however, that the foregoing shall not prohibit Transfers from the Investor to any of the Investors Affiliates, so long as, prior to and as a condition to the effectiveness of any such Transfer, such Affiliate executes and delivers to FLAC a joinder to this Agreement in the form attached hereto as Annex A.
Section 1.4 New Shares. In the event that (a) any FLAC Shares, FLAC Warrants or other Equity Securities of FLAC are issued to the Investor or any of its Affiliates after the date of this Agreement pursuant to any stock dividend, stock split, recapitalization, reclassification, combination, conversion or exchange of FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants of, on or affecting the FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants owned by the Investor or otherwise, (b) the Investor purchases or otherwise acquires beneficial ownership of any FLAC Shares, FLAC Warrants or other Equity Securities of FLAC after the date of this Agreement, or (c) the Investor acquires the right to vote or share in the voting of any FLAC Shares or other Equity Securities of FLAC after the date of this Agreement (such FLAC Shares, FLAC Warrants or other Equity Securities issued, purchased or acquired as described in any of the foregoing clauses (a) through (c), collectively, the New Securities), then (x) the Investor shall notify FLAC in writing and as promptly as practicable of any such New Securities and (y) such New Securities shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement to the same extent as if they constituted the FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants owned by the Investor as of the date hereof.
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ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Section 2.1 Representations and Warranties of the Investor. The Investor represents and warrants as of the date hereof to FLAC as follows:
(a) Organization; Due Authorization. The Investor has the full power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform the Investors obligations hereunder. If the Investor is an entity, it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated, formed, organized or constituted, and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby are within such Investors corporate, limited liability company or organizational powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate, limited liability company or organizational actions on the part of such Investor. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Investor and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the other parties to this Agreement, this Agreement constitutes a legally valid and binding obligation of the Investor, enforceable against the Investor in accordance with the terms hereof (except as enforceability may be limited by the Enforceability Exceptions). If this Agreement is being executed in a representative or fiduciary capacity, the Person signing this Agreement has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the Investor.
(b) Ownership. The Investor is the record and beneficial owner (as defined in the Exchange Act) of, and has good title to the FLAC Shares and FLAC Warrants set forth on the signature page hereto, and there exist no Liens or any other limitation or restriction (including any restriction on the right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of such FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants (other than transfer restrictions under the Securities Act)) affecting any such FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants, other than Liens pursuant to (i) this Agreement, (ii) FLACs Governing Documents, (iii) the Business Combination Agreement, or (iv) any applicable securities Laws. The FLAC Shares and FLAC Warrants set forth on the signature page hereto are the only Equity Securities in FLAC owned of record or beneficially by the Investor on the date of this Agreement, and none of the Investors FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants are subject to any proxy, voting trust or other agreement or arrangement with respect to the voting of such FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants, except as provided hereunder. Other than the FLAC Warrants, the Investor does not hold or own any rights to acquire (directly or indirectly) any Equity Securities of FLAC or any securities convertible into, or which can be exchanged for, Equity Securities of FLAC.
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(c) No Conflicts. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Investor does not, and the performance by the Investor of its obligations hereunder will not, (i) conflict with or result in a violation of the organizational documents of the Investor or (ii) require any consent or approval that has not been given or other action that has not been taken by any Person (including under any Contract binding upon the Investor or the Investors FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants), in each case, to the extent such consent, approval or other action would prevent, enjoin or materially delay the performance by the Investor of its, his or her obligations under this Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.
(d) Litigation. There are no Proceedings pending against the Investor, or, to the knowledge of the Investor, threatened against the Investor, before (or, in the case of threatened Proceedings, that would be before) any arbitrator or any Governmental Entity, which in any manner challenges or seeks to prevent, enjoin or materially delay the performance by the Investor of its, his or her obligations under this Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.
(e) No Brokers. No investment banker, broker, finder, consultant or intermediary or other Person is entitled to any brokers, finders, financial advisors or other similar fee or commission based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of the Investor in connection with its entering into this Agreement.
(f) Acknowledgment. The Investor understands and acknowledges that each of FLAC, Holdco and the Company is entering into the Business Combination Agreement in reliance upon the Investors execution and delivery of this Agreement.
(g) No Other Representations or Warranties. Except for the representations and warranties made by the Investor in this Article II, neither the Investor nor any other Person makes any express or implied representation or warranty to FLAC, Holdco or the Company in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and the Investor expressly disclaims any such other representations or warranties.
ARTICLE III
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 3.1 Termination. This Agreement and all of its provisions shall terminate and be of no further force or effect upon the earlier of: (a) the valid termination of the Business Combination Agreement in accordance with Section 7.1 thereof prior to the Closing, (b) the liquidation of FLAC and (c) the written agreement of the Investor, FLAC, Holdco and the Company. Upon such termination of this Agreement, all obligations of the parties under this Agreement will terminate, without any liability or other obligation on the part of any party hereto to any Person in respect hereof or the transactions contemplated hereby, and no party hereto shall have any claim against another (and no Person shall have any rights against such party), whether under contract, tort or otherwise, with respect to the subject matter hereof; provided, however, that the termination of this Agreement shall not relieve any party hereto from liability arising in respect of any breach of this Agreement prior to such termination. This Article III shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
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Section 3.2 Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the law of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware. Each of the parties irrevocably and unconditionally submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware (or, if the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware declines to accept jurisdiction, any state or federal court within the State of Delaware or, in the event each federal court within the State of Delaware declines to accept jurisdiction, any other Delaware state court), for the purposes of any Proceeding (a) arising under this Agreement or (b) in any way connected with or related or incidental to the dealings of the parties in respect of this Agreement, and irrevocably and unconditionally waives any objection to the laying of venue of any such Proceeding in any such court, and further irrevocably and unconditionally waives and agrees not to plead or claim in any such court that any such Proceeding has been brought in an inconvenient forum. Each party irrevocably and unconditionally waives, and agrees not to assert, by way of motion or as a defense, counterclaim or otherwise, in any Proceeding against such party (i) arising under this Agreement or (ii) in any way connected with or related or incidental to the dealings of the parties in respect of this Agreement, (A) any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the courts as described in this Section 3.2 for any reason, (B) that it or its property is exempt or immune from the jurisdiction of any such court or from any legal process commenced in such courts (whether through service of notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment, execution of judgment or otherwise) and (C) that (1) the Proceeding in any such court is brought against such party in an inconvenient forum, (2) the venue of such Proceeding against such party is improper or (3) this Agreement, or the subject matter hereof, may not be enforced against such party in or by such courts. Each Party agrees that service of any process, summons, notice or document by registered mail to such partys respective address set forth in Section 3.8 below shall be effective service of process for any such Proceeding.
Section 3.3 Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PARTIES EACH HEREBY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION (I) ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, IN EACH CASE, WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, EQUITY, OR OTHERWISE. THE PARTIES EACH HEREBY AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE DECIDED BY COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY AND THAT THE PARTIES MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OF A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES HERETO TO THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (A) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (B) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (C) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (D) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 3.3.
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Section 3.4 Assignment. This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder will be assigned (including by operation of law) without the prior written consent of all of the other parties hereto.
Section 3.5 Specific Performance. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage may occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties hereto shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware (or, if the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware declines to accept jurisdiction, any state or federal court within the State of Delaware or, in the event each federal court within the State of Delaware declines to accept jurisdiction, any other Delaware state court), this being in addition to any other remedy to which such party is entitled at law or in equity, and in each case, without posting a bond or undertaking and without proof of damages. Each of the parties agrees that it will not oppose the granting of an injunction, specific performance and other equitable relief when expressly available pursuant to the terms of this Agreement on the basis that the other parties have an adequate remedy at law or an award of specific performance is not an appropriate remedy for any reason at law or equity.
Section 3.6 Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended, changed, supplemented, waived or otherwise modified or terminated, except upon the execution and delivery of a written agreement executed by FLAC and the Investor. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, any holder of FLAC Shares or FLAC Warrants may become party to this Agreement by executing and delivering a joinder to this Agreement in the form attached hereto as Annex A. In such event, each such Person shall thereafter shall be deemed an Investor for all purposes under this Agreement.
Section 3.7 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable.
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Section 3.8 Notices. All notices, requests, claims, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be given (and shall be deemed to have been duly given) by delivery in person, by e-mail (having obtained electronic delivery confirmation thereof (i.e., an electronic record of the sender that the e-mail was sent to the intended recipient thereof without an error or similar message that such e-mail was not received by such intended recipient)), or by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested) (upon receipt thereof) to the other parties as follows:
If to FLAC:
Frazier Lifesciences Acquisition Corporation
Two Union Square
601 Union St., Suite 3200
Seattle, Washington 98101
Attention: James N. Topper
David Topper
E-mail:
with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:
Goodwin Procter LLP
100 Northern Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
Attention: Jocelyn M. Arel
Jacqueline Mercier
E-mail: jarel@goodwinlaw.com
jmercier@goodwinlaw.com
If to the Investor, to the address or facsimile number set forth for the Investor on the signature page hereto.
Section 3.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts (any of which may be delivered by electronic transmission), each of which shall constitute an original, and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Section 3.10 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the agreements referenced herein constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto in respect of the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior understandings, agreements or representations by or among the parties hereto to the extent they relate in any way to the subject matter hereof.
Section 3.11 Further Assurances. From time to time and without additional consideration, the Investor shall execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such additional transfers, assignments, endorsements, proxies, consents and other instruments, and shall take such further actions, as FLAC may reasonably request for the purpose of carrying out and furthering the intent of this Agreement.
[Signature page follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.
FLAC: | ||
FRAZIER LIFESCIENCES ACQUISITION CORPORATION | ||
By: |
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Name: James N. Topper | ||
Title: Chief Executive Officer |
[Signature Page to Investor Support Agreement]
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FLAC Shares owned: |
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FLAC Warrants owned: |
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[Exhibit A to Investor Support Agreement]
Exhibit A
Form of Joinder Agreement
The undersigned is executing and delivering this joinder agreement (this Joinder) pursuant to the Investor Support Agreement, dated as of [], 2022 (as the same may hereafter be amended, the Investor Support Agreement), by and among Frazier Lifesciences Acquisition Corporation, a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company, and the Investors thereto. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings provided in the Investor Support Agreement.
By executing and delivering this Joinder, the undersigned hereby agrees to become a party to, to be bound by, and to comply with the Investor Support Agreement as an Investor in the same manner as if the undersigned were an original signatory to the Investor Support Agreement. For purposes of the Investor Support Agreement and Schedule I thereto, the table below sets forth the name of the undersigned Investor, the number and type of FLAC Shares held by the Investor and the number of FLAC Warrants held by the Investor:
Name of Investor |
Number and Type of FLAC Shares Beneficially Owned |
FLAC Warrants Beneficially Owned | ||
[Name] |
[ ] | [ ] |
Accordingly, the undersigned has executed and delivered this Joinder as of the date written below.
Date: [], 2022 | ||||||
By: |
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Name: | ||||||
Title: | ||||||
Address for Notices: | ||||||
With copies to: |
[Exhibit A to Investor Support Agreement]