TPGH TPG Pace Holdings Corp

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 3, 2019

301 Commerce Street, Suite 3300

Fort Worth, TX 76102

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(212) 405-8458

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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On September 3, 2019, TPG Pace Holdings Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”) and Accel Entertainment Inc., an Illinois corporation (“Accel”), released a press releasing announcing Accel’s entry into an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding membership interests of Grand River Jackpot, LLC and certain financial information relating to Accel for the six months ended June 30, 2019. A copy of the joint press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

On September 3, 2019, the Company provided information regarding the previously proposed business combination (the “Business Combination”) contemplated by that certain Transaction Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2019 between the Company, certain shareholders of Accel named as Sellers therein and the Shareholder Representatives (as defined therein) in an investor presentation, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 hereto.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

The Company intends to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”), which will include a proxy statement/prospectus with respect to the Company’s securities to be issued in connection with the proposed Business Combination. The Registration Statement will contain important information about the proposed Business Combination and related matters. COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED AND ADVISED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT CAREFULLY WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE. The Registration Statement and other relevant materials (when they become available) and any other documents filed by the Company with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website, at www.sec.gov. In addition, shareholders will be able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement by directing a request to: TPG Pace Holdings Corp., 301 Commerce Street, Suite 3300, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, email: pace@tpg.com.

In addition, the Company intends to file with the SEC a proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the “Extension Proxy”). The Extension Proxy will contain important information about the proposed amendment to the Company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to extend the date by which the Company has to consummate a business combination from September 30, 2019 to December 31, 2019 (the “Extension”) and related matters. COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED AND ADVISED TO READ THE EXTENSION PROXY CAREFULLY WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE. The Extension Proxy and other relevant materials (when they become available) and any other documents filed by the Company with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website, at www.sec.gov. In addition, shareholders will be able to obtain free copies of the Extension Proxy by directing a request to: TPG Pace Holdings Corp., 301 Commerce Street, Suite 3300, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, email: pace@tpg.com.    

Participants in the Solicitation

The Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Company’s shareholders in connection with the proposed Business Combination. Information about the Company’s directors and executive officers is set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, which was filed with the SEC on February 13, 2019. These documents are available free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: TPG Pace Holdings Corp., 301 Commerce Street, Suite 3300, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, email: pace@tpg.com. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to Company shareholders in connection with the proposed Business Combination will be set forth in the Registration Statement for the proposed Business Combination when available. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed Business Combination will be included in the Registration Statement that the Company intends to file with the SEC.

The Company, Accel and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Company’s shareholders in connection with the proposed Extension. Information about the Company’s directors and executive officers is set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, which was filed with the SEC on February 13, 2019. These documents are available free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: TPG Pace Holdings Corp., 301 Commerce Street, Suite 3300, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, email: pace@tpg.com. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to Company shareholders in connection with the proposed Extension will be set forth in the Extension Proxy for the proposed Extension when available. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed Extension will be included in the Extension Proxy that the Company intends to file with the SEC.

Forward Looking Statements

This Current Report includes “forward looking statements” as defined within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this Current Report regarding the proposed Business Combination or the proposed Extension, the Company’s ability to consummate the Business Combination or complete the Extension, the benefits of the Business Combination or the Extension and the future financial performance of the Company following the Business Combination or the Extension, as well as the Company’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues, and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “could,” “should,” “will,” “may,” “forecast,” “intend,” “seek,” “target,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “plan,” “outlook,” and “project” and other similar expressions (or negative versions of such words or expressions) that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. A number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by such forward looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Transaction Agreement and the proposed Business Combination; (2) the risk that the proposed Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations of Accel or its subsidiaries or the Company as a result of the announcement and consummation of the Business Combination; (3) the inability to complete the proposed Business Combination; (4) litigation relating to the Business Combination; (5) the inability to complete the private placements as set forth in the Subscription Agreements; (6) the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, and the ability of the combined business to grow and manage growth profitably; (7) the inability to meet the NYSE’s listing standards following the consummation of the Business Combination; (8) costs related to the proposed Business Combination; (9) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (10) the possibility that the Company or Accel may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (11) the risk that the proposals to complete the Extension are not approved; (12) the possibility that the acquisition of Grand River Jackpot may not occur at all, or that the expected benefits of such acquisition may not occur; and (13) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Registration Statement, including those under “Risk Factors” therein, and other documents filed or to be filed with the SEC by the Company. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Forward-looking statements included in this Current Report speak only as the date of this Current Report, the Company undertakes no commitment to update or revise the forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Disclaimer

This communication is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase, nor a solicitation of an offer to sell, subscribe for or buy any securities or the solicitation of any vote in any jurisdiction pursuant to the proposed Business Combination or the proposed Extension or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer or securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act and applicable regulations in the Cayman Islands.

(d)    Exhibits

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 3, 2019