Ensysce Biosciences, Inc. current report, 19 February 2020

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by Leisure Acquisition Corp. (LACQ) on February 19, 2020. 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. The registrant is an emerging growth company incorporated in Delaware.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document explicitly states that financial information contained in the attached investor presentation may not conform to SEC Regulation S-X or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Consequently, no audited or standardized financial metrics are reported within this specific text.

Material Changes

The primary material event is the furnishing of an updated investor presentation to stockholders and potential investors. This update follows previous presentations delivered on January 7, 2020, January 27, 2020, and February 11, 2020. The filing notes that financial data in the presentation may be adjusted in the definitive proxy statement to align with regulatory standards.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

  • 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 these projections.
  • 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.
  • Risks: Key risks include the failure to receive required stockholder approvals, failure to meet other closing conditions, and the inherent uncertainty of the financial projections provided.
  • Non-Solicitation: The report and exhibit do 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 adjusted financial data for the Business Combination.
  • Review the Registration Statement on Form F-4 filed by the Company for details on securities to be issued.
  • Confirm the record date for stockholders eligible to vote on the proposed transaction.
  • Assess the non-IFRS financial measures presented in the investor presentation against standard accounting principles.
  • Monitor for updates regarding the stockholder meeting date and voting results.