Zapata Quantum, Inc DEFA14A, filed Jul 6, 2023
Zapata Quantum, Inc. (ZPTA)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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| Andretti Acquisition Corp. |
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 6, 2023
Andretti Acquisition Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Cayman Islands | 001-41218 | 98-1578373 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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7615 Zionsville Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46268 |
| (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) |
(317) 872-2700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
Units, each consisting of one Class A ordinary share, $0.0001 par value, and one-half of one redeemable public warrant |
WNNR.U | New York Stock Exchange | ||
| Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value | WNNR | New York Stock Exchange | ||
| Public warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per share | WNNR WS | New York Stock Exchange |
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| Item 8.01. | Other Items. |
On July 6, 2023, Andretti Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the entry into a non-binding letter of intent to acquire a generative AI software company subject to completion by the Company of remaining due diligence to its satisfaction, the negotiation of definitive documentation satisfactory to all parties, and final Board, applicable Board committee and shareholder approval. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This current report includes, and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company may include, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements regarding possible business combinations and the financing thereof, and related matters, as well as all other statements other than statements of historical fact included in this current report are forward-looking statements. When used in this current report, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or the Company’s management team, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the Company’s management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company’s management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors detailed in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on the Company’s behalf are qualified in their entirety by this paragraph. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s registration statement and final prospectus relating to the Company’s initial public offering filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.
No Offer or Solicitation
This Current Report shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities. This communication shall also not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
Information regarding how to attend the Company’s extraordinary general meeting and vote is available in the Company's proxy statement, filed with the SEC on June 22, 2023 (the “Definitive Proxy Statement”). The Company urges investors, shareholders and other interested persons to read the Definitive Proxy Statement as well as other documents filed by the Company with the SEC, because these documents will contain important information about the Company and the Extension Amendment Proposal. Shareholders may obtain copies of the Definitive Proxy Statement, without charge, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to the Company’s proxy solicitor, MacKenzie Partners, Inc, at 1407 Broadway – 27th Floor, New York, New York 10018 , Toll-Free (800) 322-2885, Email: proxy@mackenziepartners.com .
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated July 6, 2023 | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| ANDRETTI ACQUISITION CORP. | ||||
| Date: July 6, 2023 | By: | /s/ William M. Brown | ||
| Name: | William M. Brown | |||
| Title: | President and Chief Financial Officer | |||
Andretti Acquisition Corp. Announces Letter of Intent for a Business
Combination with a Generative AI Software Company
INDIANAPOLIS – (July 6, 2023) — Andretti Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: WNNR), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, announced today that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) for a proposed business combination (the “Combination”) with a generative AI software company (the “Company”) that would result in a public listing of the Company upon completion of the proposed Combination.
“The global market for AI and machine learning software is massive and rapidly expanding,” commented Michael Andretti, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Andretti Acquisition Corp. “In our search for a target, we have found that it is important to partner with an entity that is pushing the boundaries of technology. Generative AI technology has, we believe, transformative applicability across a wide variety of industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, finance and even motorsports, where we have seen the edge it can provide in crafting and continuously altering race strategy on any given racing weekend and in the simulator.”
Andretti Acquisition Corp. expects to announce additional details regarding the Combination when a definitive Business Combination Agreement is executed, which is expected in the third quarter of 2023.
About Andretti Acquisition Corp.
Andretti Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a business combination with one or more businesses or entities. Two key members of the management team are racing legends Mario and Michael Andretti. To learn more, visit: https://www.andrettiacquisition.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes, and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company may include, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements regarding possible business combinations and the financing thereof, and related matters, as well as all other statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or the Company’s management team, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the Company’s management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company’s management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors detailed in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on the Company’s behalf are qualified in their entirety by this paragraph. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s registration statement and final prospectus relating to the Company’s initial public offering filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the
SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.
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