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Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc. to Acquire Atlantis Systems Corp.

11/11/2013 12:15pm

Marketwired Canada


Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc. ("Bluedrop") (TSX VENTURE:BPL) and Atlantis
Systems Corp. ("Atlantis") (NEX:AIQ.H) jointly announce that they have entered
into a definitive arrangement agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") pursuant
to which Bluedrop will indirectly acquire all of the issued and outstanding
common shares of Atlantis (each, an "Atlantis Share") for CDN$1.0 million in
cash by way of plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act
(the "Arrangement"). 


The exact per-share consideration to be paid to Atlantis shareholders will be
based on the total number of Atlantis Shares issued and outstanding immediately
prior to the consummation of the Arrangement. Based on an anticipated effective
date for the closing of the Arrangement (the "Effective Date") of December 31,
2013, there is expected to be 36,241,578 Atlantis Shares issued and outstanding
as of that date (following the issuance of 26,007,895 Atlantis Shares to ComVest
Capital LLC ("ComVest") upon the conversion of a convertible note issued to
ComVest in October 31, 2011 (in the aggregate amount of USD$7,646,107 in
principal and interest as of October 31, 2013) (the "CV Convertible Note") at a
conversion rate of USD$0.30 per Atlantis Share) and the per-share consideration
to be paid to Atlantis shareholders would therefore be approximately CDN$0.02760
per Atlantis Share. The per-share consideration will be moderately reduced if
the Effective Date occurs after December 31, 2013 as the number of Atlantis
Shares issuable to satisfy the principal and accrued interest under the CV
Convertible Note will be higher.  


ComVest, Atlantis' controlling shareholder which holds 66.1% of the issued and
outstanding Atlantis Shares, has entered into a lock-up agreement with Bluedrop
pursuant to which ComVest has, among other things and subject to certain
conditions, agreed to irrevocably vote its Atlantis Shares in favour of the
Arrangement. ComVest has also agreed to reorganize the terms of its existing
debt with Atlantis on terms acceptable to Bluedrop, including the conversion of
the CV Convertible Note and the amendment of an existing term note in the amount
of USD$6,675,365 as of October 31, 2013 (the "CV Term Note"). The total
indebtedness under the CV Term Note will be reduced to CDN$3,000,000 and will be
evidenced by three secured notes, which will be convertible in certain
circumstances into common shares of Bluedrop ("Bluedrop Shares"). 


The Arrangement is expected to close in late December 2013, subject to the
fulfillment of a number of customary conditions precedent, including the
approval of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia and the absence of any material
adverse effect with respect to Atlantis. The Arrangement will also be subject to
approval by: (i) at least two-thirds of the Atlantis Shares represented in
person or by proxy at a special meeting of Atlantis shareholders (the "Special
Meeting") to be called to consider the Arrangement, and (ii) at least a majority
of Atlantis Shares represented in person or by proxy at the Special Meeting,
other than Atlantis Shares held by ComVest or the Garvy Trust, a private trust
that has an interest in the CV Convertible Note. A management proxy circular
will be mailed to Atlantis shareholders in late November in connection with the
Special Meeting. The Special Meeting is expected to be held in mid-December
2013. 


A copy of the Arrangement Agreement will be available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. 

Atlantis' Board of Directors, after consultation with its financial and legal
advisors, and based on the recommendation of a special committee of the
Atlantis' Board of Directors (the "Special Committee"), has unanimously
determined that the Arrangement is fair to Atlantis' shareholders, other than
ComVest and the Garvy Trust, and will recommend that Atlantis' shareholders
(other than ComVest and the Garvy Trust) vote in favour of the Arrangement.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, acting as financial advisor to the Special
Committee, has provided an opinion that, based upon and subject to the
assumptions, limitations, and qualifications in such opinion, the Arrangement is
fair, from a financial point of view, to Atlantis' shareholders, other than
ComVest and the Garvy Trust. 


Emad Rizkalla, Bluedrop's founder and CEO, commented: "This is a
transformational transaction for Bluedrop and our shareholders. Adding Atlantis'
strong history in simulation and dedicated employees, and integrating Atlantis'
customers and operations into Bluedrop, will create a new force in the Canadian
training and simulation marketplace." 


"This strategic union will enhance the companies' competitive positioning in an
evolving market, creating new growth", said Ken Howard, CEO of Atlantis.
"Atlantis brings over 35 years of legacy training solutions and strong customer
relationships and together with Bluedrop we are excited about bringing our
combined capability to market."  


Bluedrop has received committed financing of CDN$3,000,000 from Difference
Capital Financial Inc. ("Difference") in connection with the completion of the
Arrangement. Under the terms of the financing commitment, Bluedrop will issue,
immediately prior to the Effective Date of the Arrangement, unsecured debentures
to Difference, which will be convertible into Bluedrop Shares at a conversion
rate of CDN$0.15 per Bluedrop Share. The debentures will have a term of three
years and will bear interest at the rate of 14% per annum. 


Forward-Looking Information 

Certain information contained in this news release, including any information
relating to the Arrangement and Bluedrop's and Atlantis' future financial or
operating performance may be deemed "forward-looking". These statements relate
to future events or future performance and reflect Bluedrop's and Atlantis'
expectations regarding the Arrangement, and the future growth, results of
operations, business prospects and opportunities of the combined enterprise.
These forward-looking statements also reflect the parties' current internal
projections, expectations or beliefs and are based on information currently
available to Atlantis and Bluedrop. In some cases forward-looking information
can be identified by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect",
"intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "projects", "potential",
"scheduled", "forecast", "budget" or the negative of those terms or other
comparable terminology. Assumptions upon which such forward looking information
regarding completion of the Arrangement is based include that Atlantis will be
able to satisfy the conditions to the Arrangement, that the required approvals
will be obtained from the shareholders of Atlantis, that all court, third party
and other approvals to the Arrangement will be obtained and all other conditions
to completion of the Arrangement will be satisfied or waived. Although Atlantis
and Bluedrop believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking
statements are reasonable, they can give no assurance that such expectations
will prove to have been correct. Atlantis and Bluedrop caution that actual
performance will be affected by a number of factors, many of which are beyond
their control, and that future events and results may vary substantially from
what they currently foresee. Accordingly, readers are cautioned against placing
undue reliance on forward-looking information. Atlantis and Bluedrop expressly
disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
information, whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise, except
in accordance with applicable securities laws. Discussion of the various factors
that may affect future results are contained in Bluedrop's condensed interim
financial statements for the nine months ended June 30, 2013 and the
management's discussion and analysis thereon, which are available at
www.SEDAR.com and Atlantis' audited financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2012 and the management discussion and analysis thereon dated April
25, 2013, which are available at www.SEDAR.com. Atlantis' and Bluedrop's
forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this
cautionary statement. 


Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term
is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for
the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 


About Bluedrop 

Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BPL) is an innovator in
workplace training for individuals, corporations, defence and aerospace, and
governmental clients. Launched in 2004, the company has six offices and over 120
employees. Bluedrop is transforming the workplace globally by designing,
developing and delivering some of the most effective and scalable skills
development programs. Bluedrop was recently recognized as one of the Top 3
eLearning companies in Canada by Backbone Magazine in their "Best of Everything
in Canadian Tech" issue. For more information, visit www.bluedrop.com. 


About Atlantis 

Atlantis Systems Corp. (NEX:AIQ.H) uses its core capabilities in
simulation-aided design and engineering and eLearning, combined with various
technology tools, to help customers in military and commercial markets to ensure
the feasibility, capability, and effective utilization of their complex assets.
In more than 30 years of operation, Atlantis has developed a solid reputation
for its creative workforce and innovative solutions in supporting global OEM
customers and defence organizations. To learn more, please visit the company's
web site at www.atlantissc.com. 


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Media contacts:
Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc.
Libby Carew
709.725.7627
libbycarew@bluedrop.com
www.bluedrop.com


Atlantis Systems Corp.
Ellie Landale
Corporate Secretary
416.738.8074
elandale@atlantissc.com
www.atlantissc.com

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