Supreme Court of British Columbia Grants Final Order to WonderFi Approving Acquisition by Robinhood
WonderFi Technologies (OTCQB: WONDF) has received final approval from the Supreme Court of British Columbia for its acquisition by Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD). The transaction, structured as a plan of arrangement, will see Robinhood's subsidiary acquire all WonderFi shares for C$0.36 per share.
The deal has already secured key approvals, including a no-action letter from the Canadian Competition Bureau on July 17, 2025. Broker warrant holders will receive cash payments based on the Black-Scholes value of their warrants. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to remaining regulatory approvals.
WonderFi Technologies (OTCQB: WONDF) ha ottenuto l'approvazione finale dalla Corte Suprema della British Columbia per la sua acquisizione da parte di Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD). L'operazione, strutturata come un piano di accordo, prevede che la controllata di Robinhood acquisisca tutte le azioni di WonderFi al prezzo di 0,36 dollari canadesi per azione.
L'accordo ha già ricevuto approvazioni fondamentali, inclusa una lettera di non intervento dal Bureau Canadese della Concorrenza il 17 luglio 2025. I detentori di warrant dei broker riceveranno pagamenti in contanti basati sul valore Black-Scholes dei loro warrant. La chiusura della transazione è prevista nella seconda metà del 2025, subordinata alle restanti approvazioni regolamentari.
WonderFi Technologies (OTCQB: WONDF) ha recibido la aprobación final de la Corte Suprema de Columbia Británica para su adquisición por parte de Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD). La transacción, estructurada como un plan de arreglo, hará que la subsidiaria de Robinhood adquiera todas las acciones de WonderFi por 0,36 dólares canadienses por acción.
El acuerdo ya ha obtenido aprobaciones clave, incluida una carta de no acción de la Oficina de Competencia de Canadá el 17 de julio de 2025. Los tenedores de warrants de corredores recibirán pagos en efectivo basados en el valor Black-Scholes de sus warrants. Se espera que la transacción se cierre en la segunda mitad de 2025, sujeta a las aprobaciones regulatorias restantes.
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WonderFi Technologies (OTCQB : WONDF) a reçu l'approbation finale de la Cour suprême de la Colombie-Britannique pour son acquisition par Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ : HOOD). La transaction, structurée sous forme de plan d'arrangement, verra la filiale de Robinhood acquérir toutes les actions de WonderFi au prix de 0,36 dollar canadien par action.
L'accord a déjà obtenu des approbations clés, y compris une lettre de non-intervention du Bureau de la concurrence canadien en date du 17 juillet 2025. Les détenteurs de bons de souscription des courtiers recevront des paiements en espèces basés sur la valeur Black-Scholes de leurs bons. La clôture de la transaction est prévue pour le second semestre 2025, sous réserve des approbations réglementaires restantes.
WonderFi Technologies (OTCQB: WONDF) hat die endgültige Genehmigung des Obersten Gerichtshofs von British Columbia für die Übernahme durch Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) erhalten. Die Transaktion, die als Abwicklungsplan strukturiert ist, sieht vor, dass die Tochtergesellschaft von Robinhood alle WonderFi-Aktien zu 0,36 kanadischen Dollar pro Aktie erwirbt.
Das Geschäft hat bereits wichtige Genehmigungen erhalten, darunter ein No-Action-Schreiben vom kanadischen Wettbewerbsausschuss am 17. Juli 2025. Inhaber von Broker-Warrants erhalten Barzahlungen basierend auf dem Black-Scholes-Wert ihrer Warrants. Der Abschluss der Transaktion wird für die zweite Hälfte des Jahres 2025 erwartet, vorbehaltlich der noch ausstehenden behördlichen Genehmigungen.
- Acquisition price represents a premium for shareholders at C$0.36 per share
- Received key regulatory approval from Canadian Competition Bureau
- Supreme Court of British Columbia granted final order approving the arrangement
- Integration with major fintech player Robinhood Markets enhances market position
- Shareholders will lose independent ownership and potential future upside as standalone entity
- Transaction completion still subject to remaining regulatory approvals
- Extended closing timeline into second half of 2025 creates execution uncertainty
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 21, 2025) - WonderFi Technologies Inc. (TSX: WNDR) (OTCQB: WONDF) (WKN: A3C166) ("WonderFi" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that the Supreme Court of British Columbia issued a final order approving the previously announced plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the "Arrangement") pursuant to which, among other things, Wrangler Holdings Inc. (the "Purchaser"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) ("Robinhood"), will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of WonderFi (the "Shares") for C
The Company also advises that on July 17, 2025, Robinhood received a no-action letter from the Canadian Competition Bureau confirming that the Commissioner of Competition does not intend to make an application under section 92 of the Competition Act (Canada) in respect of the Arrangement.
Subject to the satisfaction or waiver, where permitted, of the remaining conditions to closing contained in the arrangement agreement entered into between the Company, the Purchaser and Robinhood dated May 12, 2025 (the "Arrangement Agreement"), including receipt of all final regulatory approvals necessary for the completion of the Arrangement, it is anticipated that the Arrangement will be completed by the parties in the second half of 2025. The Company will provide additional updates with respect to the anticipated timing of the closing of the Arrangement in future news releases.
Questions for Depositary
Shareholders and holders of Brokers Warrants who have questions or require assistance submitting their Shares and/or Brokers Warrants in connection with the Arrangement may direct their questions to Computershare Investor Services Inc., which is acting as depositary in connection with the Arrangement, at 1.800.564.6253 (toll-free in Canada and the United States) or 1.514.982.7555 (international direct dial) or by email at [email protected].
Further information regarding the Arrangement is provided in the June 13, 2025 management information circular (the "Circular") for the special meeting of securityholders held on July 17, 2025, at which the Arrangement was approved by WonderFi securityholders. The Circular and the Arrangement Agreement are available in the Company's public disclosure record available on its issuer profile on SEDAR+ on .
About WonderFi
WonderFi is a leader in centralized and decentralized financial services and products.
With over
Designed to provide investors with diversified investment exposure across the global digital asset ecosystem, the Company has a proven track record of launching new products and obtaining registrations. It is also the owner of market-leading brands, including Bitbuy, Coinsquare, and Bitcoin.ca.
As the world continues to move on-chain, WonderFi is strategically placed to capture both market and wallet share through ongoing innovation within the digital asset space.
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Media / Investor Relations
Charlie Aikenhead
WonderFi
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