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Events.com Overview

Events.com powers a two-sided marketplace and platform that helps passionate individuals create, promote, discover, and enjoy events. Events.com’s platform helps event organizers seamlessly execute their events and allows event goers to discover, interact, and transact with the events they love.

The Company offers a robust ecosystem that supports millions of event creators worldwide, catering to various interests. From the prestigious All-In Summit, the world’s leading podcast for business, technology, and investing, to the vibrant 100,000-person Renaissance Festival in Florida, the exclusive Club Getaway featured on Bravo, the event calendar on NewYork.com, the transformative Archangel Summit, and movie experiences at the iconic Mayfair Theatre in Ottawa—Events.com technology is the driving force behind unforgettable moments worldwide.

Transaction Overview

The Proposed Business Combination implies a pro forma combined enterprise value of PubCo of $399 million, excluding sponsor shares to be transferred and additional earnout consideration, on a cash-free and debt-free basis, assuming $30.0 million targeted gross proceeds from a combination of cash retained in trust post extension and PIPE funding to be obtained before the Closing. The boards of directors of both CNDA and Events.com have approved the proposed transaction, which is targeted to close in the first quarter of 2025, subject to, among other things, the approvals by stockholders of CNDA and Events.com and satisfaction or waiver of the other conditions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement.

Net proceeds from the transaction are expected to enable Events.com to invest further into its business expansion plan on product offerings and strategic acquisitions, as well as contributing to the development and improvement of Events’ AI practice that enables the Company to customize user experience. Under the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, Events.com’s existing shareholders will convert 100% of their equity ownership stakes into the combined company and are expected to own approximately 75% of the post-combination company upon consummation of the Proposed Business Combination.

Leadership Team

Mitch Thrower is the CEO, Chairman, and Founder of Events.com, an AI and machine learning-powered platform that helps passionate individuals create, promote, discover, and enjoy events. Under his leadership, Events.com has become a comprehensive solution for event organizers, streamlining every step of the event life cycle, from management software and digital marketing to sponsorship tools and on-site sales. For event goers, Events.com ensures seamless discovery and participation, harnessing the power of AI and machine learning.

With a successful track record as a serial entrepreneur, Mitch co-founded Active.com (the Active Network) and was also the CEO and Co-Founder of Active Europe. Active went public on the NYSE and then sold to Vista for $1.05 billion. Vista later sold two divisions of Active to Global Payments for $1.2 billion. He was also the head of digital technologies for the Competitor Group, which sold to Calera Capital for $220M.

Mitch is Chairman of The La Jolla Foundation, supporting initiatives like Project Active, which provides sports equipment to children in conflict zones. Mitch loves events, co-owned Triathlete Magazine, produced TEDx events, chairs The La Jolla Foundation, and is a 22-time Ironman triathlete.

Stephen Partridge is Founder and President of Events.com, an innovative mobile-first event technology platform. Under Stephen’s vision and leadership, Events.com revolutionizes how events are organized and experienced. Stephen’s international teams support users globally with a wide array of event types, languages, and currencies.

An accomplished executive leader and founder, he served as CEO of EventsOnline.ca and BibNumbers.com, foundational assets of Events.com. Stephen grew EventsOnline.ca to the leading event registration site in Canada and Hawaii. He also served as GM of AgDealer, the world’s largest agricultural database and North America’s largest magazine.

An Ottawa native, Partridge holds a B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Ottawa and a B.S. in IT Management from the Information Technology Institute. He has founded and co-founded multiple ventures and has served on the board of Startup Canada for four terms, as well as being a founding board member of the Canadian Endurance Sports Alliance. His achievements have earned him recognition as one of Ottawa Life Magazine’s Top People to Watch.

Bob Bellack is a seasoned executive with a proven track record in scaling digital and e-commerce businesses. He co-founded Apartments.com and Cars.com, which were acquired for $585 million and $1.8 billion, respectively. As a Partner at Dragon Global, Bob has played a key role in driving strategic investments. His leadership extends to his tenure as President of Digital Media at the Los Angeles Times, CEO of Newegg.com, COO of Tillster, Inc., and CFO of OnPoint, showcasing his extensive experience in revenue growth and operational excellence.

Jeff Cameron is a technology leader with extensive experience in building and scaling enterprise SaaS solutions. As CTO at Verint Systems, a company with a $2.2 billion market cap, he led the technology strategy that fueled the company’s growth. Previously, he was the CTO at Kiran Analytics, where he was instrumental in the company’s development leading to its acquisition by Verint. Jeff also served as one of the Founders and CTO at Exametric, another startup that he led to a successful exit. His deep expertise in technology innovation and strategic leadership has consistently delivered outstanding results across multiple organizations.

Paul Brown is a seasoned M&A executive with over two decades of experience leading complex sales and acquisitions across various industries. He has been an integral part of management teams for three companies that achieved over 200% annual growth, with revenues reaching hundreds of millions. Paul implemented the first Program-Related Investment (PRI) for a privately held Foundation, developing an alternative investment plan that yielded stock market-like returns. His financial expertise and strategic insight have been pivotal in driving significant business transformations.

Leadership Team

Mitch Thrower

CEO, Co-Founder, and Chairman

Mitch Thrower is visionary leader and founder of several successful ventures, including Active.com, which was acquired for $1.05 billion. Thrower co-founded Active.com and was also the CEO and Co-Founder of Active Europe. Active went public on the NYSE and then sold to Vista for $1.05 billion. Vista later sold two divisions of Active to Global Payments for $1.2 billion. He was also the head of digital technologies for the Competitor Group, which sold to Calera Capital for $220M. Thrower loves events, co-owned Triathlete Magazine, produced TEDx events, chairs The La Jolla Foundation, and is a 22-time Ironman triathlete.

Stephen Partridge

COO, Co-Founder, and President

Stephen Partridge is an accomplished executive leader and founder with a track record of building and scaling successful businesses. As CEO of EventsOnline.ca and BibNumbers.com, foundational assets of Events.com, Stephen grew EventsOnline.ca to over 130 million transactions, establishing it as the leading platform in Canada and Hawaii. He also served as GM of AgDealer, the world’s largest agricultural database and North America’s largest magazine. With four board terms at Startup Canada and as a founding board member of the Canadian Endurance Sports Alliance, Stephen was named one of Ottawa Life Magazine’s Top 5 People to Watch in 2016.

Bob Bellack

Chief Revenue Officer

Paul Brown

Chief Financial Officer