Fourcore Becomes Sponsor of Global Blockchain Acquisition Corp. and Appoints Wealth Management CEO
18 Novembro 2024 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Acquires ownership interest of Global
Blockchain Sponsor, LLC
Plans to list a portfolio company through
Global Blockchain Acquisition Corp.
Appoints Rob Sargent to CEO of wealth
management business
Fourcore Capital (“Fourcore” or the “Company”), an emerging
leader in AI-powered, global asset and wealth management, today
announced that it has acquired the ownership interest of Global
Blockchain Sponsor, LLC (“Global Blockchain”) in Global Blockchain
Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GBBK). Through this transaction,
Fourcore becomes the sponsor of the publicly listed investment
vehicle. The leadership team and Board of GBBK will remain intact,
and Allen “Al” Weiss will be appointed to the Fourcore Board of
Directors as a part of this transaction. Additionally, Fourcore has
appointed Robert “Rob” Sargent, Fourcore’s Vice Chairman, to Chief
Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company’s wealth management
business.
"This transaction demonstrates the collaborative partnership we
have built with Global Blockchain over the past year,” said Jordan
Waring, Chairman of the Management Board and Group CEO of Fourcore.
“We have a unique opportunity to utilize this SPAC and bring one of
our portfolio companies to market in the coming year. Further, we
are thrilled to enhance our governance through the addition of Al
to our Board of Directors and bolster our management team with the
appointment of Rob to CEO of our wealth management business.
Together, they bring decades of capital markets and public company
experience as well as deep sector expertise as Fourcore continues
to evaluate an efficient and disciplined path to the public
markets.”
Fourcore received $44 million of sponsor equity in GBBK through
this transaction. Total consideration for this position was
transferred to Global Blockchain in Fourcore Promissory Notes.
These notes were offered through the Company’s previously announced
private markets capital raise.
This sponsor equity represents an anchor investment in
Fourcore’s latest fundraising round, bringing the total capital
committed to $69 million.
More Information on Appointments Rob Sargent – Vice
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer of Wealth Management Business Mr.
Sargent serves as Vice Chairman of Fourcore and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company’s wealth management business. Mr. Sargent
has had an extensive career in financial services, including
serving as Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley Investment
Management in Europe and Asia (20 years) and Managing Director at
Lehman Brothers. Previously, Mr. Sargent served as Executive
Chairman of Aalto Invest LLP, and Business Head of London at
Nemesis Asset Management. Throughout his career, Mr. Sargent has
developed extensive expertise in equities, asset management, and
hedge funds across financial markets. He has held several board
positions and is currently serving on the Board of Directors of
Drewood Partners.
Al Weiss – Independent Director Mr. Weiss serves as a member of
the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Weiss had a career at
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Inc., a subsidiary of The
Walt Disney Company holding various roles, including President of
Walt Disney World, President of Worldwide Operations for Disney,
and was responsible for Disney’s theme parks and resorts. Mr. Weiss
also served as a consultant for Apollo Investment Consulting, where
he was involved in company analyses to support potential
acquisitions and management. During his time there, he had direct
involvement in numerous acquisitions, including the acquisitions of
Chuck E. Cheese Entertainment, Great Wolf Resorts, and Diamond
Resorts International Club Inc. Mr. Weiss has served on the board
of Alticor (Amway), Diamond Resorts International, and Metro
Orlando Economic Development Commission Governor’s Council.
About Fourcore Fourcore is an emerging leader in global
asset, wealth and investment management committed to delivering
innovative solutions and exceptional value to its clients. With a
strong focus on growth and operational excellence through open
architecture and disciplined investment portfolios, Fourcore
develops tailored strategies to match the ambitions and needs of
each of its advisors and clients. For more information, visit
www.fourcorecapital.com.
About Global Blockchain Acquisition Corp. Global
Blockchain Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company organized for
the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset
acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or other similar
business combination with one or more businesses or entities.
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