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): December 21, 2015

 

 

Constant Contact, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001- 33707   04-3285398

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

1601 Trapelo Road

Waltham, Massachusetts

  02451
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 472-8100

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

  ¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

  x Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

  ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

  ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


Item 8.01 Other Events.

Litigation

As previously announced, on October 30, 2015, Constant Contact, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Constant Contact”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Endurance”), and Paintbrush Acquisition Corporation, a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Endurance (“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which, among other things and subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, Merger Sub will be merged with and into Constant Contact (the “Merger”), with Constant Contact surviving the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Endurance. In connection with the Merger, on December 9, 2015, Constant Contact filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”), which was mailed to the stockholders of Constant Contact on or about December 15, 2015. Stockholders will vote upon the Merger at a special meeting expected to be held on January 21, 2016.

On December 21, 2015, a putative class action lawsuit relating to the Merger, captioned David V. Myers, Individually and On Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated v. Gail Goodman, et al. Case No. 11828 (the “Complaint”) was filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware naming Constant Contact, each of Constant Contact’s directors, Endurance, and Merger Sub as defendants. The Complaint generally alleges, among other things, that in connection with the Merger the directors of Constant Contact breached their fiduciary duties owed to the stockholders of Constant Contact by agreeing to sell Constant Contact for purportedly inadequate consideration, engaging in a flawed sales process, omitting material information necessary for stockholders to make an informed vote, and agreeing to a number of purportedly preclusive deal protection devices. The Complaint seeks, among other things, either to enjoin the Merger or to rescind the Merger should it be consummated, as well as an award of plaintiff’s attorneys’ fees and costs in the action. The defendants have not yet answered or otherwise responded to the Complaint. The defendants believe the claims asserted in the Complaint are without merit and intend to vigorously defend against this lawsuit.

Additional Information About the Acquisition and Where to Find It

This communication is being made in respect of the proposed transaction involving Constant Contact and Endurance. A special stockholder meeting is expected to be held on January 21, 2016 to obtain stockholder approval in connection with the proposed merger between Constant Contact and Endurance. Constant Contact has filed with the SEC the Proxy Statement and other relevant documents and may file additional relevant documents in connection with the proposed merger. The Proxy Statement will be sent or given to the shareholders of Constant Contact and contains important information about the proposed transaction and related matters. INVESTORS OF CONSTANT CONTACT ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CONSTANT CONTACT, ENDURANCE AND THE PROPOSED MERGER. Investors may obtain a free copy of these materials (when they are available) and other documents filed by Constant Contact with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, at Constant Contact’s website at www.constantcontact.com or by sending a written request to Constant Contact at 1601 Trapelo Road, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451, Attention: Investor Relations Department.

Participants in the Solicitation

Constant Contact, Endurance, and their respective directors, executive officers and certain other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in soliciting proxies from Constant Contact’s stockholders in connection with the proposed Merger. Information regarding Constant Contact’s and Endurance’s directors and executive officers is set forth in their respective definitive proxy statements for their respective 2015 Annual Meetings of Stockholders and their respective most recent annual reports on Form 10-K. Information regarding other persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be considered to be participants in the solicitation of Constant Contact’s stockholders in connection with the proposed Merger is set forth in the Proxy Statement for its special stockholder meeting. Additional information regarding these individuals and Constant Contact’s and Endurance’s respective directors and executive officers and any direct or indirect interests they may have in the proposed Merger is set forth in the Proxy Statement.


Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this filing may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the transaction and the ability to consummate the transaction. These forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” or similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Constant Contact undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, without limitation: uncertainties as to the timing of the contemplated transaction; uncertainties as to the approval of Constant Contact stockholders required in connection with the contemplated transaction; the possibility that a competing proposal will be made; the possibility that Endurance may not receive the anticipated financing or financing on the terms expected; the possibility that the closing conditions to the contemplated transaction may not be satisfied or waived, including that a governmental entity may prohibit, delay or refuse to grant a necessary regulatory approval; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement; risks that the transaction disrupts current plans and operations and the potential difficulties in employee retention as a result of the transaction; the possibility that the business of Constant Contact may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the transaction or that Constant Contact may be adversely affected by other economic, business, legislative, regulatory and/or competitive factors; the risk that stockholder litigation or other legal proceedings in connection with the contemplated transaction may affect the timing or occurrence of the contemplated transaction or result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; the possibility of the transaction involving unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; and other risks and uncertainties discussed in Constant Contact’s filings with the SEC, including the “Risk Factors” sections of Constant Contact’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2015 and most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. If the transaction is consummated, Constant Contact’s stockholders will cease to have any equity interest in Constant Contact and will have no right to participate in its earnings and future growth. Additional factors that may affect the future results of Constant Contact are set forth in its filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof.


SIGNATURE

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.

 

    CONSTANT CONTACT, INC.
Date: December 23, 2015     By:  

/s/ Robert P. Nault

      Robert P. Nault
      Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary