PLUS 8-K
Eplus Inc (PLUS)
8-K
2025-07-01
For: 2025-06-30
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 30, 2025
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Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
As previously disclosed, on June 20, 2025, ePlus inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), entered into a
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) by and among Marlin Leasing Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Buyer”),
the Company and Expo Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“HoldCo”), pursuant to which Buyer agreed to purchase
HoldCo, and thereby acquire the Company’s domestic subsidiaries comprising the majority of the Company’s financing business segment (the “Financing Business” and such transaction
being the “Transaction”). On June 30, 2025 (the “Closing”), the Transaction was completed and Buyer purchased 100% of the membership interests of HoldCo for a cash payment of approximately $180 million, subject to a post-Closing
purchase price adjustment and certain potential earn-out and other post-Closing payments from Buyer to the Company. In connection with the Closing, the Company and Buyer have entered into certain ancillary agreements, including a transition
services agreement pursuant to which the Company and Buyer will provide certain transition services to Buyer and the Company, respectively, on a post-Closing basis.
The foregoing description of the Transaction does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full
text of the Purchase Agreement, which was attached as Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on June 23, 2025 and is incorporated herein by reference, and the description of
the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement included therein under Item 1.01 of such Current Report.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On July 1, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the completion of the Transaction and that the Company intends to update its fiscal 2026
guidance on the Company’s next earnings call. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information contained in this Item 7.01, including the information set forth in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1, is being “furnished” and shall
not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that
section. The information contained in this Item 7.01, including the information set forth in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1, shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other documents pursuant to the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, or into any filing or other document pursuant to the Exchange Act except as otherwise expressly stated in any such filing.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “projects,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “targets,” “anticipates,” and other similar words or expressions, or the negative thereof, generally can be used to help identify
these forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements relating to the anticipated benefits of the Transaction, which is subject to a number of post-closing adjustments; our ability to earn and/or receive the
holdback premium and earn-out payments, if any; the anticipated timing and availability of updated guidance; and any other statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements are based on expectations
and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable when made, but that may not prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many
factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from these forward-looking statements. Among these factors are risks related to general conditions in the economy and our industry, including those due to regulatory changes,
post-closing performance of HoldCo and related entities, as operated by Buyer after the closing, and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including its most recent Annual Report on
Form 10-K and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
All information set forth in this Current Report on Form 8-K is current as of the date of this release and the Company undertakes no duty
or obligation to update this information either as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable U.S. securities law.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information
The pro forma financial information required to be filed in response to this Item 9.01(b) with respect to the Transaction described in Item 2.01 will be
filed by amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K not later than four business days after the closing of the Transaction.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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2.1*
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Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated June 20, 2025, by and among Marlin Leasing Corporation, ePlus inc., and Expo Holdings, LLC (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by ePlus inc. with the SEC on
June 23, 2025 and incorporated herein by reference).*
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99.1
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Press Release, dated July 1, 2025, issued by ePlus inc.
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
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* Pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K, certain schedules and exhibits were omitted as well as certain confidential portions of the agreement by means of marking
such portions with brackets (as such confidential portions are not material, are of the type that the Company treats as private and confidential, and/or would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed). The Company agrees to
supplementally furnish a copy of any omitted schedule, exhibit or confidential portion to the SEC upon request.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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ePlus inc.
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By: /s/ Elaine D. Marion
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Elaine D. Marion
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Chief Financial Officer
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Date: July 1, 2025
EXHIBIT 99.1
ePlus Closes Sale of Financing Business to PEAC Solutions
HERNDON, VA – July 1, 2025 – ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS – news) today announced that it has closed on the sale of its
U.S. financing business to Marlin Leasing Corporation (dba PEAC Solutions), a portfolio company of the Asset Value Funds sponsored and managed by leading global investment firm HPS Investment Partners, LLC. The signing was previously announced on June 23, 2025, and the closing was effective June 30, 2025.
“The sale of our financing business will enable us to focus on technology solutions for our customers and provide ePlus with additional capital to
invest both organically and inorganically,” said Mark Marron, CEO and president of ePlus. “We are committed to helping our customers harness emerging technologies to drive meaningful transformation and unlock new business value through our customer
first, services led, and results driven strategy. Building our capabilities through expansion of our solutions and services portfolio, as well as our footprint, will bring increased value to our customers, shareholders and partners, and we’re excited
about the many opportunities that this sale enables us to leverage.”
ePlus was represented by Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. and K&L Gates LLP. The sale is subject to various terms and conditions, as further
described in the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as of the date of this press release.
In light of the closing of the transaction, ePlus intends to update its fiscal 2026 guidance on its next earnings call.
About ePlus inc.
ePlus is a customer-first, services-led, and results-driven industry
leader offering transformative technology solutions and services to provide the best customer outcomes. Offering a full portfolio of solutions, including artificial intelligence, security, cloud and data center, networking and collaboration, as
well as managed, consultative and professional services, ePlus works closely with organizations across many industries to successfully navigate business challenges. With a long list of industry-leading partners and more than 2,100 employees, our
expertise has been honed over more than three decades, giving us specialized yet broad levels of experience and knowledge. ePlus is headquartered in Virginia, with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia‐Pacific. For more information, visit www.eplus.com, call 888-482-1122, or email [email protected]. Connect with ePlus on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.
ePlus®, Where Technology Means More®, and ePlus products referenced herein are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of ePlus inc. in the United States and/or other countries. The names of other companies, products, and services mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
About PEAC Solutions
PEAC Solutions is a leading multinational asset finance platform specializing in providing innovative
finance solutions to equipment manufacturers, distributors, and dealers across a wide range of industries and asset classes. With a strong focus on customer service, PEAC Solutions offers lease and loan products that enable businesses to access the
equipment and technology they need to enhance productivity and growth. Operating across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom, PEAC Solutions has built a robust global network capable of delivering tailored financial solutions to diverse
markets. For more information, visit www.peacsolutions.com.
PEAC Solutions is a trademark of Marlin Leasing Corporation.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as
“may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “projects,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “targets,” “anticipates,” and other similar words or expressions, or the negative thereof, generally can be used to help identify these forward-looking
statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements relating to the anticipated benefits of the sale of our financing business, which is subject to a number of post-closing adjustments; our ability to earn and/or receive the
holdback premium and earn-out payments, if any; the anticipated timing and availability of updated guidance; and any other statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements are based on expectations
and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable when made, but that may not prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many
factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from these forward-looking statements. Among these factors are risks related to general conditions in the economy and our industry, including those due to regulatory changes, the
post-closing performance of the legacy financing business, as operated by PEAC after the closing, and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Current Reports on Form 8-K. All of the information set forth in this press release is current as of the date of this release and ePlus undertakes no duty or obligation to update this information either
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable U.S. securities law.
Contact:
Kleyton Parkhurst, SVP
ePlus inc.
703-984-8150