SEATTLE, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mynd.ai, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the merger transaction by which Gravitas Education Holdings acquired Elmtree from Best Assistant Education Online Limited, a subsidiary of NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited.
In connection with the Merger Transaction, GEHI has changed its corporate name to “Mynd.ai, Inc.” and its ticker symbol from “GEHI” to “MYND”. The CUSIP of the Company’s American Depositary Shares (“ADS“) will be changed to 628988 107. The ISIN of the Company’s ADSs will be changed to US6289881079. All of the aforementioned changes were effective prior to 7:00 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time) on December 13, 2023. The ADSs of the Company are expected to start trading under the new name and ticker symbol on the NYSE American, LLC on December 13, 2023.
“This merger transaction is a meaningful step forward for our company, our shareholders, and our customers,” said Vin Riera, CEO of Mynd. “It will strengthen our ability to bring diverse technologies together; create groundbreaking innovations for the classroom and workplace; and simplify how we teach, communicate, and collaborate. We are excited to continue our legacy as a pioneer in interactive technology and to expand our line of hardware and software solutions with new technologies, such as AI, that save time and reduce workloads.”
Governance
Effective immediately upon the close of the Merger Transaction, the following individuals became the directors of Mynd: (i) Vincent Riera, (ii) Dr. Simon Leung Lim Kin, (iii) Robin Mendelson, (iv) Denise Merle, (v) Dr. Tarek Shawki, (vi) Dr. John Anthony Quelch and (vii) Joel A. Getz.
Effective immediately upon the close of the Merger Transaction, the following individuals became the executive officers of Mynd: Vincent Riera as the Chief Executive Officer, Arthur Giterman as the Chief Financial Officer, Matthew Cole as the Executive Vice President – Global Sales, Lance Solomon as the Chief Product Officer, Allyson Krause as the Executive Vice President and the General Counsel, Paul Heffernan as the Executive Vice President – Operations, Ronan O’Loan as the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Mynd Substantially Advances its Capital Structure and Liquidity with the Issuance of US$65 Million Senior Secured Convertible Notes
On the Closing Date, concurrent with the consummation of the Merger Transaction, the Company closed a private offering of US$65 million principal amount of senior secured convertible notes (the “Notes“). The Notes will mature on December 13, 2028, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased. The Notes are guaranteed by Promethean World Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of eLMTree, and secured by all of the shares of Promethean World Limited.
About Mynd.ai, Inc.
Seattle-based Mynd is a global leader in interactive technology offering best-in-class hardware and software solutions that help organizations create and deliver dynamic content; simplify and streamline teaching, learning, and communication; and facilitate real-time collaboration. Our award-winning interactive displays and software can be found in more than 1 million learning and training spaces across 126 countries. Our global distribution network of more than 4,000 reseller partners and our dedicated sales and support teams around the world enable us to deliver the highest level of service to our customers.