2022年10月13日

FreightWaves與G Squared的SPAC協議終止2分鍾後，市場拋售迫使Transfix繼續保持私有路徑。(圖片來源:Jim Allen/FreightWaves)數字貨運經紀公司Transfix宣布，它仍將是一家私營公司。它終止了與G Squared Ascend I的業務合並協議，結束了計劃中的首次公開募股。今年6月，由於公開市場狀況不斷惡化，該公司的公開上市被推遲到11月。通過特殊目的收購公司合並公開上市，預計將獲得高達11億美元的企業價值。隨著更廣泛的股票市場的滾動，對包括SPACs在內的公開上市的興趣已經消退。衡量科技供應鏈服務提供商股價表現的MerQube FreightWaves供應鏈科技指數(MerQube FreightWaves Supply Chain Tech Index)自8月中旬以來下跌了20%，今年迄今已累計下跌31%。相比之下，標準普爾500指數今年迄今為止下跌了25%。聲納:MQFWSCTP。美國)。MerQube FreightWaves供應鏈技術指數(價格回報)跟蹤FreightWaves認為在提供貨運技術解決方案方麵全球範圍內最優秀的大型流動公司的表現。 The Price Return index considers price movements (capital gains or losses) of the securities that make up the index. To learn more about FreightWaves SONAR, click here . A separate announcement said G Squared and New Enterprise Associates (NEA), which is also currently an investor in Transfix, will lead a private round of funding to back Transfix’s growth initiatives and technology solutions. Larry Aschebrook, G Squared founder and managing partner, will join Transfix’s board. “We have fostered a strong partnership with G Squared and NEA, who continue to believe in our business and the opportunity ahead,” Lily Shen, Transfix CEO and president, stated in the news release. “This funding will allow us to continue investing in our technology and innovation, advancing Transfix’s modern solutions for shippers and carriers, and delivering on the access, ease, and reliability the industry deserves.” When the merger extension was announced in June, a statement said Transfix would receive $50 million in guaranteed financing from G Squared by Sept. 30 as part of a forward purchase agreement. An additional $50 million in committed capital from G Squared was also announced even if the merger didn’t occur. Transfix also announced Tuesday it would streamline operations, with the core focus remaining “sustained, profitable growth.” “We strive every day to be adaptable and resilient in everything we do, and with every decision we make. These adjustments — while difficult — are required to meet and exceed the current and future needs of the freight industry,” the company’s blog post read. A representative from Transfix was not available to elaborate further on the planned operational changes. “Transfix’s team of freight industry and technology experts continues to raise the bar across the sector as they work to move goods more seamlessly and sustainably,” Aschebrook said. “G Squared is confident in Transfix and its prospects and will continue to support Transfix as a private company.”