Ensysce Biosciences, Inc. current report, 11 February 2020

SEC Filing Summary: Leisure Acquisition Corp. (LACQ)

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed on February 11, 2020, by Leisure Acquisition Corp. (LACQ), a Delaware corporation and emerging growth company. The filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure regarding an updated investor presentation (Exhibit 99.1) related to the proposed business combination with GTWY Holdings Limited, the holding company for Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide specific financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for either LACQ or Gateway. The document explicitly states that certain financial information contained in the attached investor presentation does not conform to SEC Regulation S-X or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and may be adjusted in the definitive proxy statement.

Material Changes

The primary material event is the furnishing of an updated investor presentation to stockholders and potential investors. This presentation supersedes previous versions furnished on January 7, 2020, and January 27, 2020. No specific financial changes or operational updates are detailed within the text of this 8-K itself.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

  • Transaction Status: LACQ has filed a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and a Registration Statement on Form F-4. A definitive proxy statement will be mailed to stockholders for a vote on the Business Combination.
  • Forward-Looking Statements: The filing contains financial projections and forward-looking statements based on assumptions subject to significant uncertainties. Management cautions that actual results may differ materially from projections.
  • Risks: Key risks include the failure to receive required stockholder approvals, the failure of other closing conditions, and the inherent uncertainty of the financial projections provided in the exhibit.
  • Non-Solicitation: This report does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the contents of the definitive proxy statement/prospectus once available, as it will contain the final terms and detailed financial data for the Business Combination.
  • Review the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus filed on January 31, 2020, for information on participants in the proxy solicitation and their interests.
  • Confirm the record date for stockholders eligible to vote on the proposed transaction.
  • Examine the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Investor Presentation) for non-IFRS financial measures, noting they may differ from standard reporting.
  • Monitor for updates regarding the closing conditions and regulatory approvals required for the merger with Gateway.