SilverSun Technologies Inc

DEF 14A 1 def14a0224_silversun.htm PROXY STATEMENT

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Dear SilverSun Stockholders:

We invite you to attend the Special Meeting of Stockholders of SilverSun Technologies, Inc. (“SilverSun” or the “Company”) to be held at the Company corporate offices located at 120 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 on March 14, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time (the “Special Meeting”).

On December 3, 2023, the Company entered into an Investment Agreement (as it may be amended or supplemented, the “Investment Agreement”) with Jacobs Private Equity II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“JPE”), and the other investors listed on Schedule I thereto (the “Other Investors,” and together with JPE, the “Investors”), providing for an aggregate investment by the Investors of $1,000,000,000 in cash in the Company, including $900,000,000 from JPE (collectively, the “Equity Investment”). The Investment Agreement has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Company Board”). Following the closing of the Equity Investment (together with all of the other transactions contemplated by the Investment Agreement, the “Transactions”), JPE will become the controlling stockholder of the Company, and Brad Jacobs, the Managing Member of JPE, will become Chairman of the Company Board and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Following the closing of the Equity Investment, under the leadership of Mr. Jacobs, the Company intends to pursue a business strategy of creating a tech-forward leader in the building products distribution industry. After spinning off the existing Company business as described below, the remaining company, which will be renamed QXO, Inc., will be a standalone platform for acquisitions and operations in the building products distribution industry.

Prior to the closing of the Equity Investment, the Company will amend and restate its certificate of incorporation (the “Charter Amendment”) to, among other things, effect an 8:1 reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”) with respect to the Company’s common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Common Stock”). Upon the closing of the Equity Investment and giving effect to the Reverse Stock Split, the Company will issue to the Investors, in the aggregate: (a) 1,000,000 shares of Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock of the Company (the “Convertible Preferred Stock”) that, in the aggregate, will be convertible into approximately 219 million shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial conversion price of $4.566 per share (equivalent to $0.571 per share pre-Reverse Stock Split), subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, and (b) warrants to purchase an additional approximately 219 million shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Warrants,” and together with the Convertible Preferred Stock, the “Securities”) at initial exercise prices of $4.566 per share (equivalent to $0.571 per share pre-Reverse Stock Split) with respect to 50% of the Warrants, $6.849 per share (equivalent to $0.856 per share pre-Reverse Stock Split) with respect to 25% of the Warrants, and $13.698 per share (equivalent to $1.712 per share pre-Reverse Stock Split) with respect to the remaining 25% of the Warrants, in each case subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. Following the closing of the Equity Investment, the Investors will own approximately 99.85% of the Company’s common stock on an as-converted, as-exercised basis.

Under the terms of the Investment Agreement, the Company will, six days after the closing of the Equity Investment (the “Distribution Date”), separate the existing Company business into SilverSun Technologies Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation and currently a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“SpinCo”), and distribute all of the shares of SpinCo to the stockholders of the Company as of the close of business on a record date (the “Dividend and Distribution Record Date”) that is expected to be one day prior to the closing date of the Equity Investment (collectively, the “Spin-Off”). Also pursuant to the Investment Agreement, the Company will declare a $2.5 million aggregate cash dividend to its stockholders of record as of the Dividend and Distribution Record Date (the “Dividend”). The Dividend will be paid on the Distribution Date from proceeds received by the Company from the Equity Investment.

Following the closing of the Equity Investment, the Company Board will be reconstituted such that (a) the number of seats on the Company Board will be as directed by JPE, (b) each of such directors (including Mr. Jacobs) will be individuals designated by JPE, (c) each standing committee of the Company Board will be reconstituted in a manner designated by JPE and (d) Mr. Jacobs will be appointed as the Chairman of the Company Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. In addition, the current executive officers of the Company will resign and new officers designated by JPE will be appointed.

At the Special Meeting, Company stockholders will be asked to consider and vote upon the following proposals:

1. To approve the issuance and sale to the Investors of the Securities (including shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to the Securities) in accordance with the Investment Agreement, and the other transactions contemplated by the Investment Agreement (the “Investment Proposal”). A copy of the Investment Agreement is attached as Annex A to the accompanying proxy statement.

2. To approve the adoption of the Fifth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation”), a copy of the form of which is attached as Annex B to the accompanying proxy statement, which, if approved, would become effective prior to and in connection with the closing of the Equity Investment (the “General Charter Proposal”).

3. To approve separately a feature of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation implementing the Reverse Stock Split.

4. To approve separately a feature of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation effecting an increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock to 2,000,000,000 and an increase in the number of authorized shares of Preferred Stock to 10,000,000.

5. To approve separately a feature of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation specifying the circumstances under which stockholders are able to act by written consent in lieu of a stockholder meeting.

6. To approve separately a feature of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation providing for exculpation of directors and officers to the extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law (this Proposal, together with the General Charter Proposal and Proposals 3 through 7, collectively, the “Charter Proposals”).

7. To approve the QXO, Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan, a copy of which is attached as Annex C to the accompanying proxy statement (the “2024 Plan Proposal”).

8. To approve one or more adjournments of the Special Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes for the approval of the Investment Proposal, the Charter Proposals or the 2024 Plan Proposal at the time of the Special Meeting (the “Adjournment Proposal”).

On December 2, 2023, the Company Board unanimously determined that the Company’s entry into the Investment Agreement and the consummation of the Equity Investment and all of the other transactions contemplated by the Investment Agreement, including the Charter Amendment, were advisable and in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders, and recommended that the stockholders of the Company vote in favor of the approval of (i) the Equity Investment and all of the other transactions contemplated by the Investment Agreement, (ii) the Charter Amendment (including the Reverse Stock Split, increase in authorized shares, written consent change, special meeting rights change, and exclusive forum change contemplated thereby), and (iii) any equity incentive plan proposed by JPE prior to the mailing of the accompanying proxy statement, which includes the 2024 Plan.

The Company Board unanimously recommends that stockholders vote “FOR” the approval of each of the Proposals to be voted on at the Special Meeting.

Consummation of the proposed Transactions is conditioned on the approval of the Investment Proposal, each of the Charter Proposals and the 2024 Plan Proposal at the Special Meeting. The Transactions are not conditioned on Company stockholders approving the Adjournment Proposal.

The accompanying proxy statement describes the proposals to be considered and voted upon at the Special Meeting and related matters. Every vote is important. Whether or not you plan to attend the Special Meeting, please take the time to vote by following the instructions on your proxy card and in the accompanying Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders.

The accompanying proxy statement provides you with detailed information about the Equity Investment, the Spin-Off, the Dividend, and the Proposals. You may also obtain more information about the Company from documents we have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Please see “Where You Can Find Additional Information” in the accompanying proxy statement. If you have any questions regarding the accompanying proxy statement, you may contact the Company at 120 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover, NJ 07936 (973-396-1720).

Sincerely,

Mark Meller

Chief Executive Officer

SilverSun Technologies, Inc.

NEITHER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES REGULATORY AGENCY HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THE TRANSACTIONS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT, PASSED UPON THE MERITS OR FAIRNESS OF THE EQUITY INVESTMENT OR RELATED TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THE INVESTMENT AGREEMENT OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE DISCLOSURES IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY CONSTITUTES A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

The accompanying proxy statement is dated February 13, 2024 and, together with the enclosed form of proxy card, is first being mailed to the Company stockholders on or about February 13, 2024.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

TO BE HELD MARCH 14, 2024

To the Stockholders of SilverSun Technologies, Inc.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a Special Meeting of the Stockholders of SilverSun Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), which will be held on March 14, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time, at the Company corporate offices located at 120 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936. At the Special Meeting, you will be asked to consider and vote on the following proposals:

1. To approve the issuance and sale to Jacobs Private Equity II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“JPE”), and the Other Investors (as defined in the Investment Agreement, dated as of December 3, 2023 (as may be amended), by and among the Company, JPE and the Other Investors (the “Investment Agreement”)) of the Securities (as defined in the Investment Agreement) (including shares of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to the Securities) in accordance with the Investment Agreement, and the other transactions contemplated by the Investment Agreement (the “Investment Proposal”). A copy of the Investment Agreement is attached as Annex A to the accompanying proxy statement.

2. To approve the adoption of the Fifth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation”), a copy of the form of which is attached as Annex B to the accompanying proxy statement, which, if approved, would become effective prior to and in connection with the closing of the Equity Investment (as defined in the Investment Agreement) (the “General Charter Proposal”).

3. To approve separately a feature of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation effecting an 8:1 reverse stock split with respect to the Company’s common stock.

4. To approve separately a feature of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation effecting an increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock to 2,000,000,000 and an increase in the number of authorized preferred shares of the Company to 10,000,000.

5. To approve separately a feature of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation specifying the circumstances under which stockholders are able to act by written consent in lieu of a stockholder meeting.

6. To approve separately a feature of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation providing for exculpation of directors and officers to the extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law (this Proposal, together with the General Charter Proposal and Proposals 3 through 7, collectively, the “Charter Proposals”).

7. To approve the QXO, Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan, a copy of which is attached as Annex C to the accompanying proxy statement, which, if approved, would become effective at the closing of the Equity Investment (the “2024 Plan Proposal”).

8. To approve one or more adjournments of the Special Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes for the approval of the Investment Proposal, the Charter Proposals or the 2024 Plan Proposal at the time of the Special Meeting (the “Adjournment Proposal”).

The Company will transact no other business at the Special Meeting, except for business properly brought before the Special Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

Only holders of record of shares of Common Stock at the close of business on February 12, 2024, the record date for the Special Meeting, are entitled to notice of, and a vote at, the Special Meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof.

The Company Board unanimously recommends that stockholders vote “FOR” the approval of each of the Proposals to be voted on at the Special Meeting.

Your vote is important regardless of the number of shares you own. We encourage you to sign and return your proxy card, or use the telephone or Internet voting procedures, before the Special Meeting, so that your shares will be represented and voted at the Special Meeting even if you cannot attend in person.

Consummation of the proposed Transactions is conditioned on the approval of the Investment Proposal, each of the Charter Proposals and the 2024 Plan Proposal at the Special Meeting. The Transactions are not conditioned on Company stockholders approving the Adjournment Proposal.

By Order of the Company Board,

Mark MellerChief Executive Officer, Chairmanand Corporate Secretary

SUMMARY VOTING INSTRUCTIONS

If you hold your shares through a bank, broker, custodian or other recordholder, please refer to your proxy card or voting instruction form or the information forwarded by your bank, broker, custodian or other recordholder to see which options are available to you.

Company stockholders of record may submit their proxies by:

Internet. You can vote over the Internet by accessing the website listed on your proxy card and following the instructions on the website prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on March 13, 2024. Internet voting is available 24 hours a day. If you vote over the Internet, do not return your proxy card(s).

Telephone. You can vote by telephone by calling the toll-free number listed on your proxy card in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico on a touch-tone phone prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on March 13, 2024. You will then be prompted to enter the control number printed on your proxy card and to follow subsequent instructions. Telephone voting is available 24 hours a day. If you vote by telephone, do not return your proxy card(s).

Mail. You can vote by mail by completing, signing, dating, and mailing your proxy card(s) in the postage-paid envelope included herewith.