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Cellebrite, The Leading Digital Intelligence Solutions Provider, to List on Nasdaq Through Merger with TWC Tech Holdings II Corp.
SAN FRANCISCO and PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Apr. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

-- Digital Intelligence Solutions Market Leader Empowers Customers to Protect 
and Save Lives, Accelerate Justice and Preserve Privacy 

-- Transaction Implies Pro Forma Equity Value of Approximately $2.4 Billion; 
Expected to Provide up to $480 Million of Gross Cash Proceeds to the Company; 
Includes a Fully Committed $300 Million PIPE for the Purchase of Shares from 
Early Investors in the Company, Oversubscribed with Commitments from Strategic 
Investor Axon Enterprise, Inc. and Leading Institutional Investors Including 
Light Street Capital and Makena Capital

-- Transaction Seeks to Accelerate Cellebrite's Ability to Execute on 
Significant Near-Term Growth Opportunities in the Public Sector, Develop New 
Customer Solutions and Expand its Private Sector and End-Market Reach

-- Cellebrite Generated Revenues of Approximately $195 Million and Gross 
Margins of Approximately 80% in Fiscal 2020 and Projects Revenues of 
Approximately $283 Million and Gross Margins of Approximately 81% in Fiscal 2022

Cellebrite DI Ltd. ("Cellebrite" or the "Company"), the global leader in 
Digital Intelligence ("DI") solutions for the public and private sectors, and 
TWC Tech Holdings II Corp. ("TWC Tech Holdings") (Nasdaq Capital Market 
("Nasdaq"): TWCT), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today 
announced they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement 
and plan of merger ("Merger Agreement"). As a result of the transaction, 
Cellebrite will become a publicly listed company on the Nasdaq under the new 
ticker symbol, "CLBT", and the pro forma implied equity value of Cellebrite 
post-merger is expected to be approximately $2.4 billion.

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Cellebrite's mission is to enable its customers to protect and save lives, 
accelerate justice and preserve privacy in communities around the world. 
Cellebrite empowers public and private sector customers, including federal, 
state and local public safety agencies and private sector enterprises, to 
manage Digital Intelligence in legally sanctioned investigations. With 
Cellebrite's end-to-end integrated Digital Intelligence investigative platform, 
customers can solve cases faster and more efficiently than ever before, 
digitizing the entire investigative lifecycle and accelerating outcomes within 
the justice system. The Company is deeply committed to data privacy and to the 
ethical use of its technology. Cellebrite's solutions have been purchased by 
6,700 public safety agencies and private sector enterprises in over 140 
countries and have helped millions of investigations globally. The Company's 
rapidly deployable technology solutions position it for long-term growth in a 
total addressable market that is estimated to reach $12 billion by 2023.

Company Highlights

Cellebrite's solutions are based on its unique, purpose-built technology for 
the investigative lifecycle and have become the standard in investigations and 
legal processes. The Company has diverse revenue streams across its offerings 
and customer segments and a high annual recurring revenue net retention rate. 

Cellebrite has a highly experienced management team, an elite research and 
development team that includes personnel from top Israeli intelligence units, 
and a talented workforce that includes former members of global law enforcement 
agencies. Following completion of the transaction, Cellebrite's management team 
will continue to operate the business with Yossi Carmil serving as Chief 
Executive Officer. 

Mr. Carmil said: "Cellebrite's vision is to provide industry-leading technology 
and a holistic DI solution that enables our customers to transform and digitize 
their entire investigative process. Today marks an exciting step for our 
company and team, and will put us in an even better position to capture the 
opportunities ahead. As a result of the transaction, we will seek to build upon 
our leadership position by making strategic, targeted investments to expand our 
capabilities, deepen our position in the public sector and attract new 
customers in the growing private sector market. At Cellebrite, we are most 
passionate about the positive, meaningful outcomes our work enables for the 
powerless, threatened and underserved. Importantly, we recognize the immense 
responsibility that comes with operating a business that partners with law 
enforcement agencies but protects the privacy of citizens. To that end, 
Cellebrite and our Board have a deep commitment to creating a safer world and 
to operating in a lawful and ethical manner that is unwavering."

Adam Clammer, Chief Executive Officer of TWC Tech Holdings, said: "At True Wind 
Capital we are focused on investing in leading technology companies, and the 
Cellebrite opportunity ticks all the boxes on our wish list for a long-term 
investment in a public company. Cellebrite empowers public and private sector 
customers to drive digital transformation of the investigative workflow through 
its advanced technology. Importantly, Cellebrite's technology helps bring 
justice to victims of crimes, including cases of child exploitation, violent 
crimes such as homicide and sexual assault, drug and human trafficking, fraud 
and financial crime. We are proud to be partnering with a company that is 
having a real impact on these issues." 

Transaction Overview

The total cash that will be available to Cellebrite upon closing is expected to 
be $580 million, comprised of TWC Tech Holdings' cash held in trust, assuming 
no redemptions by public stockholders. Upon closing, TWC Tech Holdings' 
shareholders will receive a combination of cash and stock in Cellebrite. The 
transaction includes a private investment of approximately $300 million in 
Cellebrite ordinary shares that will be purchased directly from existing 
shareholders of Cellebrite who are primarily from early investors in the 
Company and which is expected to close concurrently with the merger of TWC Tech 
Holdings with a subsidiary of the Company. Leading institutional investors, 
including Light Street Capital and Makena Capital, and strategic investor Axon 
Enterprise, Inc., participated in the private investment. 

The cash proceeds from the transaction will be used to accelerate Cellebrite's 
ability to execute on its significant near-term growth opportunities, develop 
new customer solutions and expand its end-market reach. 

The Board of Directors of both Cellebrite and TWC Tech Holdings have 
unanimously approved the transaction, which is expected to close in the second 
or third quarter of 2021. At closing, the Chairman of the Board of Directors at 
Cellebrite, Mr. Ryusuke Utsumi (6736:JP), will be stepping down from his 
position, and Mr. Haim Shani, Co-Founder & General Partner of Israel Growth 
Partners and a current Director of Cellebrite, will assume the Board's 
Chairmanship. Mr. Utsumi will remain a member of the Board of Directors. 

The transaction is subject to approval by the stockholders of Cellebrite and 
TWC Tech Holdings, respectively, and the satisfaction of the closing conditions 
set forth in the Merger Agreement. 

Additional information about the transaction, including a copy of the Merger 
Agreement and the investor presentation, will be filed by TWC Tech Holdings in 
a Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission 
("SEC") and will be available at www.sec.gov. 

Investor Webcast Information

Cellebrite will post a pre-recorded video to its website that discusses the 
transaction and reviews an investor presentation. The investor presentation can 
be found on Cellebrite's website at https://www.cellebrite.com/en/investors.  

Advisors

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as financial advisor to Cellebrite, and 
White & Case LLP and Meitar Law Offices are serving as legal advisors to 
Cellebrite. 

BofA Securities and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as placement agents 
to Cellebrite and TWC Tech Holdings, BofA Securities is also serving as capital 
markets advisor to TWC Tech Holdings and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and 
Herzog, Fox & Ne'eman are acting as legal advisors to TWC Tech Holdings. 

Shearman & Sterling LLP is acting as legal advisor to the placement agents.

About Cellebrite

Cellebrite's mission is to enable its customers to protect and save lives, 
accelerate justice and preserve privacy in communities around the world. 
Cellebrite is the global leader in Digital Intelligence solutions for the 
public and private sectors, empowering organizations to master the complexities 
of legally sanctioned digital investigations by streamlining intelligence 
processes. Trusted by thousands of leading agencies and companies in more than 
140 countries, Cellebrite's Digital Intelligence platform and solutions 
transform how customers collect, review, analyze and manage data in legally 
sanctioned investigations. To learn more visit us at www.cellebrite.com and 
https://www.cellebrite.com/en/investors/.

About TWC Tech Holdings II Corp 

TWC Tech Holdings II Corp is a blank check company formed for the purpose of 
effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, 
reorganization or similar business combination. TWC Tech Holdings raised $600 
million in its initial public offering in September 2020. TWC Tech Holdings 
securities are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbols 
TWCT, TWCTU and TWCTW.

About True Wind Capital

True Wind Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on 
investing in leading technology companies. True Wind has a broad investing 
mandate, with deep industry expertise across software, tech-enabled services, 
and hardware. 

Caution Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This document includes "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the 
"safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation 
Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of 
words such as "forecast," "intend," "seek," "target," "anticipate," "believe," 
"could," "continue," "expect," "estimate," "may," "plan," "outlook," "future" 
and "project" and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future 
events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Such forward 
looking statements include estimated financial information. Such forward 
looking statements with respect to revenues, earnings, performance, strategies, 
prospects and other aspects of the businesses of TWC Tech Holdings, Cellebrite 
or the combined company after completion of the proposed business combination 
contemplated by the Merger Agreement (the "business combination") are based on 
current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of 
factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those 
indicated by such forward looking statements. These factors include, but are 
not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances 
that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement and the 
proposed business combination contemplated thereby; (2) the inability to 
complete the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement due to the 
failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of TWC Tech Holdings or other 
conditions to closing in the Merger Agreement; (3) the ability to meet Nasdaq's 
listing standards following the consummation of the transactions contemplated 
by the Merger Agreement; (4) the risk that the proposed transaction disrupts 
current plans and operations of Cellebrite as a result of the announcement and 
consummation of the transactions described herein; (5) the ability to recognize 
the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination, which may be 
affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined 
company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with 
customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (6) costs 
related to the proposed business combination; (7) changes in applicable laws or 
regulations; (8) the possibility that Cellebrite may be adversely affected by 
other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and (9) other risks and 
uncertainties indicated from time to time in other documents filed or to be 
filed with the SEC by TWC Tech Holdings. You are cautioned not to place undue 
reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date 
made. TWC Tech Holdings and Cellebrite undertake no commitment to update or 
revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, 
future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Additional Information

In connection with the proposed business combination between Cellebrite and TWC 
Tech Holdings, Cellebrite intends to file a registration statement on Form F-4 
that will include a preliminary proxy statement to be distributed to 
stockholders of TWC Tech Holdings II Corp. in connection with TWC Tech 
Holdings' solicitation of proxies for the vote by its stockholders with respect 
to the proposed business combination. After the registration statement has been 
filed and declared effective by the SEC, TWC Tech Holdings will mail a 
definitive proxy statement / prospectus to its stockholders as of the record 
date established for voting on the proposed business combination and the other 
proposals regarding the proposed business combination set forth in the proxy 
statement. Cellebrite or TWC Tech Holdings may also file other documents with 
the SEC regarding the proposed business combination. Before making any 
investment or voting decision, stockholders and other interested persons are 
advised to read, when available, the registration statement and preliminary 
proxy statement / prospectus and any amendments thereto, and the definitive 
proxy statement / prospectus in connection with TWC Tech Holdings' solicitation 
of proxies for the special meeting to be held to approve the transactions 
contemplated by the proposed business combination because these materials will 
contain important information about Cellebrite, TWC Tech Holdings and the 
proposed transaction. Stockholders will also be able to obtain a copy of the 
preliminary proxy statement / prospectus and the definitive proxy statement / 
prospectus once they are available, without charge, at the SEC's website at 
www.sec.gov, or at Cellebrite's website at www.cellebrite.com, or by directing 
a request to: TWC Tech Holdings II Corp., Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 2100, 
San Francisco, CA 94111.

No Offer or Solicitation

This document is not a proxy statement or solicitation or a proxy, consent or 
authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed 
business combination and shall not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or 
a solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, the securities of Cellebrite, 
TWC Tech Holdings or the combined company, nor shall there be any sale of 
securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, sale or 
exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the 
securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

Participants in the Solicitation

Cellebrite and TWC Tech Holdings and their respective directors and officers 
may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies of TWC Tech Holdings 
stockholders in connection with the proposed business combination. TWC Tech 
Holdings stockholders, Cellebrite's shareholders and other interested persons 
may obtain, without charge, more detailed information regarding the directors 
and officers of Cellebrite and TWC Tech Holdings at Cellebrite's website at 
www.cellebrite.com, or in TWC Tech Holdings' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 
fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, respectively. 

Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed 
participants in the solicitation of proxies to TWC Tech Holdings' stockholders 
in connection with the proposed transaction will be set forth in the proxy 
statement / prospectus for the transaction when available. Additional 
information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of 
proxies in connection with the proposed transaction will be included in the 
proxy statement / prospectus filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed 
business combination.

Contacts

For Cellebrite:

Media 
Adam Jaffe 
VP of Global Communications
+1-973-206-7643
adam.jaffe@cellebrite.com; 
 or
RapidResponse@cellebrite.com 

Investors
Anat Earon-Heilborn 
VP Investor Relations
+972-73-394-8440
investors@cellebrite.com  

For TWC Tech Holdings II Corp.:
Jonathan Gasthalter/Nathaniel Garnick
Gasthalter & Co.
+1-(212)-257-4170
TWCT@gasthalter.com 

SOURCE: Cellebrite 
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