CTV Innovid Corp

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

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Innovid Corp.

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This filing relates to the proposed merger involving Innovid Corp. (“Innovid”) with Mediaocean LLC (“Flashtalking”), pursuant to the terms of that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 21, 2024.

 

The following information was made available to certain employees on November 21, 2024.

 

Forward - Looking Statements This presentation includes “forward - looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1996. The Company’s actual results may differ from its expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward - looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “aim,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward - looking statements. These forward - looking statements include, without limitation, the Company’s expectations regarding its future financial results and expected growth. These forward - looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results, including Innovid’s ability to raise financing in the future, success in retaining or recruiting officers, key employees or directors, changes in applicable laws or regulations, Innovid’s ability to maintain and expand relationships with advertisers, decreases and/or changes in CTV audience viewership behavior, Innovid’s ability to make the right investment decisions and to innovate and develop new solutions, the accuracy of Innovid’s estimates of market opportunity, forecasts of market growth and projections of future financial performance, the extent of investment required in Innovid’s sales and marketing efforts, Innovid’s ability to effectively manage its growth, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, acquisition related risks, and other important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in Innovid's Annual Report on Form 10 - K filed with the SEC on March 3, 2023, as such factors may be updated from time to time in its other filings with the SEC, accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and the Investors Relations section of Innovid’s website at investors.innovid.com. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the documents filed by the Company from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward - looking statements. Most of these factors are outside the Company’s control and are difficult to predict. The Company cautions not to place undue reliance upon any forward - looking statements, including projections, which speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward - looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Disclaimer

Television Open for everyone Controlled by no one. OUR VISION IS OUR NORTH STAR

Innovid will Merge with Flashtalking by Mediaocean to Create a Premier Independent, Omnichannel Ad Tech Platform

Zvika Netter will be CEO of the combined ad tech organization and join the Mediaocean board

Mediaocean to acquire Innovid, with an intended close date in 2025

PRISMA Ad Infrastructure Ad Tech

Growth When strategy and opportunity meet Combined Complementary Offerings Current Market Opportunities

Ad Serving, DCO, Interactive ,Verification, Measurement, Optimisation. One Platform Market Opportunities What is the market telling us it needs? Global presence Global All media channels, Display, Social, Video, CTV Omnichannel Putting advertisers’ goals first Independence

CTV Personalization & Interactivity Paid Social Primary Ad Serving Verification Optimization Dynamic Creative Optimization Measurement Global

x 1.9 Current market cap $3 . 15 Share Price Deal Overview Approx. $ 500 Million

TODAY Signing of merger agreement Timeline

Timeline Shareholder and regulatory approvals Next TODAY Signing of merger agreement

TODAY Signing of merger agreement 2025 Next Closing the deal Timeline Shareholder and regulatory approvals

The time between signing and closing We are now entering the time between SIGNING the definitive agreement (today) and CLOSING the deal. During this time legal and regulatory steps will take place.

Now what? We stay focused on our vision Our strategy stays the same You’re amazing! Continue to drive forward with passion and purpose Keep focusing on delivering best - in - class products & service to our clients

Refer to the FAQ doc that was shared Attend Follow - up meetings with executives and managers Talk to your manager and/or local HR We know you have a million questions…

Growth When strategy and opportunity meet Combined Complementary Offerings Current Market Opportunities

Thank YOU

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This communication contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to the proposed merger of Innovid with Mediaocean (the “Transaction”). These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of Innovid. Although Innovid believes that its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that it will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. These statements constitute projections, forecasts and forward-looking statements, and are not guarantees of performance. Such statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. When used in this communication, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “strive,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Should one or more of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to: (i) the completion of the Transaction on anticipated terms and timing, including obtaining required stockholder and regulatory approvals, and the satisfaction of other conditions to the completion of the Transaction; (ii) potential litigation relating to the Transaction that could be instituted against Mediaocean, Innovid or their respective directors, managers or officers, including the effects of any outcomes related thereto; (iii) the risk that disruptions from the Transaction will harm Innovid’s business, including current plans and operations; (iv) the ability of Innovid to retain and hire key personnel; (v) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the Transaction; (vi) continued availability of capital and financing and rating agency actions; (vii) legislative, regulatory and economic developments affecting Innovid’s business; (vii) general economic and market developments and conditions; (ix) potential business uncertainty, including changes to existing business relationships, during the pendency of the Transaction that could affect Innovid’s financial performance; (x) certain restrictions during the pendency of the Transaction that may impact Innovid’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; (xi) unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including but not limited to acts of terrorism, pandemics, outbreaks of war or hostilities, as well as Innovid’s response to any of the aforementioned factors; (xii) significant transaction costs associated with the Transaction; (xiii) the possibility that the Transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; (xiv) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Transaction, including in circumstances requiring Innovid to pay a termination fee or other expenses; (xv) competitive responses to the Transaction; (xvi) other risks and uncertainties indicated in this communication, including those set forth under the section titled “Risk Factors” and those incorporated by reference to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 29, 2024; and (xvii) the risks and uncertainties that will be described in the Proxy Statement (as defined herein) available from the sources indicated below. These risks, as well as other risks associated with the Transaction, will be more fully discussed in the Proxy Statement. While the list of factors presented here is, and the list of factors to be presented in the Proxy Statement will be, considered representative, no such list should be considered a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties.

 

These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this communication and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

 

As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, our actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

 

Important Additional Information and Where to Find It

 

In connection with the Transaction, Innovid will file with the SEC a Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A (the “Proxy Statement”), the definitive version of which will be sent or provided to Innovid stockholders. Innovid may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the Transaction. This communication is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement or any other document which Innovid may file with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement and other documents (when they become available) that are filed or will be filed with the SEC by Innovid through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov, Innovid’s website at https://investors.innovid.com/ or by contacting Innovid’s Investor Relations Team at ir@innovid.com.

 

 

Participants in Solicitation

 

Mediaocean and Innovid and their respective directors and officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Innovid’s stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about Innovid’s directors and executive officers and their ownership of Innovid’s securities is set forth in Innovid’s filings with the SEC. To the extent that holdings of Innovid’s securities have changed since the amounts printed in Innovid’s proxy statement, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Additional information regarding the interests of those persons and other persons who may be deemed participants in the proposed transaction may be obtained by reading the proxy statement/ prospectus regarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available. You may obtain free copies of these documents as described in the preceding paragraph.

 

About Mediaocean

 

Mediaocean is powering the future of the advertising ecosystem with technology that empowers brands and agencies to deliver impactful omnichannel marketing experiences. With hundreds of billions in annualized ad spend running through its software products, Mediaocean deploys AI and automation to optimize investments and outcomes, with its advertising infrastructure and ad tech tools used by more than 100,000 people across the globe. Mediaocean owns and operates Prisma, the industry’s trusted system of record for media management and finance, Flashtalking, an innovative ad server and creative personalization platform, as well as Protected by Mediaocean, an MRC-accredited ad verification solution. Visit www.mediaocean.com for more information.

 

About Innovid

 

Innovid (NYSE:CTV) is an independent software platform for the creation, delivery, measurement, and optimization of advertising across connected TV (CTV), linear, and digital. Through a global infrastructure that enables cross-platform ad serving, data-driven creative, and measurement, Innovid offers its clients always-on intelligence to optimize advertising investment across channels, platforms, screens, and devices. Innovid is an independent platform steering innovation in converged TV innovation, through proprietary technology and partnerships designed to reimagine TV advertising. Headquartered in New York City, Innovid serves a global client base through offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit https://www.innovid.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn or X.

 

Contacts

 

Media

 

Innovid

Megan Coyle
megan@innovid.com

Mediaocean
Aaron Goldman
press@mediaocean.com

 

 

 

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