Filed by EQRx, Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
and deemed filed pursuant to 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: EQRx, Inc.
Commission File No.: 001-40312
Date: August 1, 2023
This filing relates to
the proposed transaction between Revolution Medicines, Inc. a Delaware corporation (Revolution Medicines), and EQRx, Inc., a Delaware corporation (EQRx), pursuant to the terms of that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger,
dated as of July 31, 2023 (the Merger Agreement), by and among Revolution Medicines, EQRx, Equinox Merger Sub I, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Revolution Medicines (Merger Sub I), and
Equinox Merger Sub II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Revolution Medicines (Merger Sub II and, together with Merger Sub I, the Merger Subs and each a Merger Sub).
On August 1, 2023, EQRx published the following communication:
Our Transaction with Revolution Medicines
Additional Information
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Why is this transaction the best path forward for EQRx shareholders? |
Following a rigorous and independent process conducted by our Board, we strongly believe that this outcome is the best option to maximize
shareholder value.
Revolution Medicines has the opportunity to address one of the largest areas of unmet need in oncology. Deploying our
significant capital will enhance Revolution Medicines efforts to fulfill this important vision and also provides an opportunity for EQRx shareholders to participate in the upside potential of both near-term and long-term value-creating
catalysts.
Certain shareholders representing more than 40% of the voting power of EQRx, have entered into voting and support agreements to
vote their shares in favor of the transaction, validating the rigor of the process of the Board and our independent transaction committee and the rationale for the transaction.
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What alternatives did the EQRx Board review? |
The Boards rigorous process included exploring company acquisitions or acquiring assets, licensing of clinical programs, strategic
partnerships, a whole company sale, sales of certain assets and returning cash to shareholders. It carefully considered the timeline and complexities involved in a liquidation as a comparator to the proposed transaction with Revolution Medicines.
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How long was the Boards process? |
Over an eight-month time period, the Board and our independent transaction committee, assisted by independent financial and legal advisors,
contacted or was contacted by more than 50 parties.
Further details regarding the background of the transaction will be included in our
proxy statement, which will be filed with the SEC in due course.
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Which directors were part of the independent transaction committee? |
The independent transaction committee that oversaw the agreement with Revolution Medicines was comprised of independent directors, including
Paul Berns, Jorge Conde, Kathryn Giusti, Samuel Merksamer and Krishna Yeshwant. At all times during the Boards process there were appropriate director recusals to avoid even the appearance of conflicts of interest.