Quantum FinTech Merger with AtlasClear Receives Approval from Shareholders

<p>Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation, a special
purpose acquisition company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol QFTA, has
received approval from its stockholders for a proposed business combination
with AtlasClear, Inc. This decision was made at a meeting held on November 3,
2023.</p><p>The merger is expected to be finalized as soon as
the remaining closing conditions, as outlined in the proxy statement for the
special meeting, are met. One critical condition is the approval of the common stock
of the new company for listing on the NYSE. Following the
successful merger, the common stock of the new entity will be traded on the exchange under the symbol "ATCH."</p><p>Quantum's Shareholders to Receive $10.73 per Share</p><p>During the meeting, Quantum's
stockholders, holding 4,953,369 out of a possible 5,050,384 shares, opted to
redeem their shares for a proportional amount held in Quantum. Preliminary
calculations suggest that around $53.1 million, equivalent to approximately
$10.73 per public share, will be utilized to pay such holders.</p><p>According to the official statement, the combined
entity will have a full exchange platform for a wide range of financial
products, along with a <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/terms/p/prime-broker/" target="_blank" rel="follow">prime brokerage</a>. Following the <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/terms/a/acquisition/">acquisition</a> of Commercial
Bancorp of Wyoming, it will also possess a prime banking platform.
Additionally, the enterprise plans to introduce a fixed-income risk management
platform.</p><p>AtlasClear Sets Its Sights on New Opportunities</p><p>Last year, AtlasClear, Quantum FinTech Acquisition
Corporation, and Atlas FinTech Holdings Corp. announced a business
combination agreement. This alliance will enable AtlasClear to develop a
technology-driven financial platform designed to revolutionize the trading,
<a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/terms/c/clearing/" target="_blank" rel="follow">clearing</a>, <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/terms/s/settlement/">settlement</a>, and banking of financial products, with a
strong emphasis on small and middle-market financial services firms.</p><p>Robert McBey, the CEO of Wilson Davis &amp; Co,
mentioned: “AtlasClear is expected to possess best-in-class <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/fintech/" target="_blank" rel="follow">fintech</a>
capabilities for its target marketplace in trading, clearing, and settling
financial products. With the proposed acquisitions of a correspondent
clearing broker-dealer and a Federal Reserve Member, we believe AtlasClear will
be well positioned to execute its strategy to service small and mid-sized
financial services firms.”</p>

This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.