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VANCOUVER, BC, April 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Thinkific Labs Inc. ("Thinkific" or the "Company") (TSX: THNC), today announced that it will eliminate its dual-class structure by converting all 44,401,620 issued and outstanding Multiple Voting Shares into Subordinate Voting Shares on a one for one basis. Subsequently, the Multiple Voting Shares will be eliminated as an authorized class of shares and the Subordinate Voting Shares will be renamed as Common Shares. Upon completion of this transaction, Thinkific will have 68,027,927 Common Shares issued and outstanding.
"We believe all shareholders will benefit from the elimination of the dual-class share structure by aligning voting rights with economic interests." said Greg Smith, CEO and founder of Thinkific. "The dual-class structure was established to support the Company's early growth as a public entity. With a four year track record as a public company and confidence in our team, strategic vision, and path forward, the extra voting provisions are no longer necessary. We believe simplifying our capital structure will help unlock shareholder value and is a first step to increasing our public float and liquidity of our shares. This strategic change demonstrates our confidence in Thinkific's growth trajectory and our dedication to maximizing long-term value for every shareholder."
With this change, all shareholders will have an equal vote per share, reflecting Thinkific's commitment to shareholder equality. The move to "one-share-one-vote" is also a proactive step that aligns Thinkific with governance best practices favored by investors and regulatory bodies in both Canada and the United States.
Upon approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX"), the Company anticipates that the Common Shares will begin trading on the TSX under the same symbol on or about April 21, 2025. The Common Shares will be assigned CUSIP number 884121302 and ISIN number CA8841213025.
Registered shareholders who hold certificates or DRS (Direct Registration System) advices representing the Subordinate Voting Shares do not need to take any further action. The existing share certificates or DRS advices will still be valid in representing the Common Shares that the holders will hold.
For registered holders holding DRS advices of former Subordinate Voting Shares, Thinkific's transfer agent Computershare Investor Services Inc. ("Computershare") will mail updated DRS statements after the effective date of the transaction, and the DRS statements will show the total number of Common Shares the registered holders will hold. Registered shareholders who want to sell or transfer such shares and have not yet received their DRS advice should contact Computershare by telephone at 1-800-564-6253 (toll-free in North America), (514)-982-7555 (outside of North America) or by email at service@computershare.com.