CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fresh Vine Wine Inc. (NYSE American: VINE) (“Fresh Vine”) today announced it has agreed with Notes Live, Inc. to terminate their previously announced merger agreement, originally announced on January 29, 2024, pursuant to which Notes Live would have combined with, and become a wholly-owned subsidiary of, Fresh Vine. The merger agreement provided for termination rights, subject to certain exceptions, in favor of either party if the merger contemplated by the merger agreement was not consummated by a July 31, 2024 end date. Conditions to the closing of the merger were not satisfied as of the end date and Notes Live indicated its desire to terminate the transaction. Following discussions between Fresh Vine and Notes Live, the parties mutually agreed to terminate the merger agreement. Fresh Vine continues to hold the shares of Notes Live’s stock that it acquired earlier this year.
“While today’s announcement is unfortunate, I want to thank the Notes Live management team for their partnership over the last several months and, as a continuing shareholder of Notes Live, we wish them success for the future,” stated Michael Pruitt, CEO of Fresh Vine. “We intend to investigate our range of strategic options in a continued effort to seek to maximize value for Fresh Vine stockholders, which may include seeking to identify another combination opportunity.”
About Fresh Vine Wine, Inc.
Fresh Vine Wine, Inc. (NYSE American: VINE) is a producer of lower carb, lower calorie premium wines in the United States. Fresh Vine Wine positions its core brand lineup as an affordable luxury, retailing between $14.99 - $24.99 per bottle. Fresh Vine Wine’s varietals currently include its Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Rosé, and a limited Reserve Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. All varietals have been produced and bottled in Napa, California.
Note on Forward-looking Statements
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