A maker of open-source database software, MariaDB plc develops MariaDB Server, a relational database used by organizations worldwide to store and manage their data. The software began in 2009 when Michael "Monty" Widenius and fellow original MySQL developers forked the project after Oracle bought its owner. Widenius named it after his youngest daughter, Maria, continuing a family tradition that had already produced MySQL (named for daughter My).
MariaDB plc to delist from NYSE after compulsory acquisition by Meridian BidCo
On August 16, 2024, MariaDB plc's board approved delisting and deregistration of its ordinary shares and warrants.
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The delisting follows the compulsory acquisition of shares from non-assenting shareholders by Meridian BidCo LLC, an affiliate of K1 Investment Management, on August 26, 2024.
The last day of trading for MariaDB shares and warrants on the NYSE is expected to be on or about August 23, 2024.
MariaDB requested the NYSE to file Form 25 with the SEC to remove the securities from listing and registration.
The company intends to file Form 15 to suspend its reporting obligations under the Exchange Act.
3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing
MariaDB tender offer by K1 affiliate becomes unconditional with 88.70% acceptances
On July 23, 2024, Meridian BidCo LLC, an affiliate of K1 Investment Management, announced its unsolicited offer for all MariaDB ordinary shares became unconditional and closed to further acceptances.
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BidCo received valid acceptances for 61,263,283 MariaDB shares, representing 88.70% of issued share capital as of July 22, 2024.
Cash consideration for valid acceptances was settled on July 25, 2024.
BidCo intends to use compulsory acquisition provisions under Irish law to acquire remaining shares from non-assenting shareholders on the same terms.
Compulsory acquisition notices will be sent to non-assenting shareholders, with acquisition after 30 days unless the Irish High Court orders otherwise.
8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
MariaDB CRO Chris Creger resigns; CEO Paul O'Brien's employment becomes at-will
Chris Creger resigned as Chief Restructuring Officer of MariaDB plc effective May 28, 2024, terminating the FTI Consulting engagement letter.
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The company does not intend to appoint a replacement Chief Restructuring Officer.
On May 30, 2024, MariaDB USA, Inc. and CEO Paul O'Brien entered into Amendment No.1 to his employment agreement, effective May 26, 2024.
Under the amendment, O'Brien's employment is no longer for a defined term and continues on an at-will basis.
No other material terms of O'Brien's employment agreement, including base salary, target bonus, and severance benefits, were amended.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
MariaDB plc board changes: two directors resign, two K1 designees appointed
On April 24, 2024, Michael Fanfant and Yakov 'Jack' Zubarev resigned as directors of MariaDB plc, effective immediately after the closing of the RPV Note Acquisition.
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Their resignations were not due to any disagreement with the Company or its operations, policies, or practices.
George Mansour and Jordan Wappler, designees of K1 affiliate Meridian Topco LLC, were appointed to the Board as Class I and II directors, respectively, on April 24, 2024.
Mansour's term ends at the 2026 annual general meeting; Wappler's term ends at the 2024 annual general meeting.
The Board deferred director compensation payments or equity grants for Mansour and Wappler under the Non-Employee Director Compensation Program.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements
MariaDB extends K1 takeover offer deadline to April 12, 2024
On March 29, 2024, the Irish Takeover Panel consented to extend the deadline for K1 Investment Management LLC to announce a firm intention to make an offer for MariaDB plc from March 29, 2024 to April 12, 2024 at 5:00 pm E.T.
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The extension was requested by MariaDB's Board of Directors to facilitate ongoing discussions between the Company and K1, which the Board expects to conclude before the Extended Deadline.
K1 must either announce a firm intention to make an offer under Rule 2.7 of the Irish Takeover Rules or announce that it does not intend to make an offer, in which case Rule 2.8 applies.
There can be no certainty that any offer will be made, and the Extended Deadline can only be further extended with the consent of the Irish Takeover Panel at the Company's request.
The report was filed under Item 8.01 Other Events to disclose this regulatory extension, which is material to shareholders.
MariaDB receives unsolicited non-binding acquisition proposal from Progress Software
On March 26, 2024, MariaDB plc received an unsolicited non-binding indicative proposal from Progress Software Corp. to acquire all of its issued and to be issued share capital.
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The proposal was publicly announced by Progress on March 26, 2024, and MariaDB's board is reviewing and taking advice on it.
Under Irish Takeover Rules, Progress must either announce a firm intention to make an offer or announce it will not by May 7, 2024, unless extended by the Irish Takeover Panel.
As of March 26, 2024, MariaDB had 67,749,429 ordinary shares issued, along with options, RSUs/PSUs, and warrants representing potential additional shares.
The filing was made under Item 8.01 Other Events to disclose the possible offer and related regulatory deadlines.
MariaDB plc appoints Chris Creger as Chief Restructuring Officer effective March 18, 2024.
The appointment is under an engagement letter with FTI Consulting, effective March 18, 2024, and may be terminated with 30 days' written notice.
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Chris Creger, a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, was appointed Chief Restructuring Officer of MariaDB plc on March 18, 2024.
Creger will evaluate cash flows, advise on liquidity opportunities, and assess operating and profitability plans.
Creger remains employed by FTI and receives no direct compensation from MariaDB; the company will pay FTI $1,095 per hour for his services.
Creger joined FTI in September 2023; previously he was a principal at CohnReznick and associated with CR3 Partners and BDO USA.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits