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Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to Approve Business Combination Scheduled for February 27, 2026
Fort Worth, TX, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EQV Ventures Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: FTW) (“EQV”), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by EQV Group, and Presidio Investment Holdings LLC (“Presidio”), a differentiated oil and gas operator focused on the optimization of mature, producing oil and natural gas assets in the United States, today announced that EQV’s registration statement on Form S-4 relating to the previously announced business combination between EQV and Presidio (the “Business Combination”) has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
EQV will mail the definitive proxy statement/prospectus (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”) to shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 30, 2026. The Proxy Statement/Prospectus contains a proxy card relating to the extraordinary general meeting of EQV’s shareholders (the “Extraordinary General Meeting”).
The Extraordinary General Meeting to approve the proposed Business Combination is scheduled to be held on February 27 at 8.00 a.m. Central Time via a virtual meeting format at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/FTW2026SM. If the proposals at the Extraordinary General Meeting are approved, the parties anticipate that the Business Combination will close and the combined entity will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “FTW” shortly thereafter, subject to the satisfaction or waiver, as applicable, of all other closing conditions.
“Congratulations to all our stakeholders on this important milestone as we approach completion of our Business Combination. We look forward to closing the transaction and implementing our PDP-focused dividend yield acquisition platform. As we disclosed in our recent investor presentation, our backlog of potential acquisition targets has increased to $15 billion. These prospective targets align with our investment criteria, including driving dividend growth,” said Will Ulrich, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Presidio.
Jerry Silvey, Founder and CEO of EQV, added, "We are excited to reach this critical step in bringing Presidio to the public markets. Presidio's proven track record of acquiring and optimizing producing oil and gas assets positions the company to return capital to shareholders at an attractive rate while executing its growth strategy."
Every shareholder's vote is important, regardless of the number of shares held. Accordingly, EQV requests that each shareholder complete, sign, date and return a proxy card (online or by mail) as soon as possible, which must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on February 26, 2026, to ensure that the shareholder's shares will be represented at the Extraordinary General Meeting. Shareholders who hold shares in “street name” (i.e. those shareholders whose shares are held of record by a broker, bank or other nominee) should contact their broker, bank or nominee to ensure that their shares are voted.
If any EQV shareholder does not receive the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, such shareholder should (i) confirm his or her Proxy Statement/Prospectus’ status with his or her broker or (ii) contact Sodali & Co., EQV's proxy solicitor, for assistance via e-mail at EQV.info@investor.sodali.com or toll-free call at (800) 662-5200. Banks and brokers can place a collect call to Sodali & Co. at (203) 658-9400.
About Presidio
Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, Presidio is a leading operator of mature oil and gas wells across the Mid-Continent. The company is focused exclusively on optimizing existing production and generating sustainable cash flow from low-decline, producing assets. To learn more about Presidio, please visit https://bypresidio.com/.
About EQV Ventures Acquisition Corp.
EQV Ventures Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: FTW) is a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. EQV’s sponsor is an affiliate of EQV Group, which was formed in 2022 and is an active acquirer and operator of proved developed producing oil and gas properties, and currently owns and operates more than 3,500 wells across 10 states.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements.” These include EQV’s, Presidio Pubco Inc’s (“Pubco”), EQVR’s or Presidio’s or their management teams’ expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “potential,” “budget,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “continue” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Pubco’s, Presidio’s, EQVR’s and EQV’s expectations with respect to future performance, the capitalization of EQV or Pubco after giving effect to the proposed Business Combination and expectations with respect to the future performance and the success of Pubco following the consummation of the proposed Business Combination. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Pubco’s, Presidio’s, EQVR’s and EQV’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied upon by any investors as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Pubco, Presidio, EQVR and EQV. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; benefits from hedges and expected production; the inability of the parties to successfully or timely consummate the proposed Business Combination, including the risk that any regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect Pubco or the expected benefits of the proposed Business Combination or that the approval of the shareholders of EQV is not obtained; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of Pubco to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain key relationships and retain its management and key employees; risks related to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Presidio or Pubco; risks related to Presidio’s current growth strategy; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of any definitive agreements with respect to the proposed Business Combination; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against any of the parties to the potential Business Combination following its announcement and any definitive agreements with respect thereto; changes to the proposed structure of the proposed Business Combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the proposed Business Combination; risks that Presidio or Pubco may not achieve their expectations; the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the proposed Business Combination; the risk that the proposed Business Combination disrupts the current plans and operations of Presidio; costs related to the potential Business Combination; changes in laws and regulations; risks related to the domestication of EQV as a Delaware corporation; risks related to Pubco’s ability to pay expected dividends; the extent of participation in rollover agreements; the amount of redemption requests made by EQV’s public equity holders; and the ability of EQV or Pubco to issue equity or equity-linked securities or issue debt securities or enter into debt financing arrangements in connection with the proposed Business Combination or in the future. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact such forward-looking statements can be found in filings and potential filings by Presidio, EQV, EQVR or Pubco resulting from the proposed Business Combination with the SEC, including under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Registration Statement. If any of these risks materialize or any assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that none of Pubco, Presidio, EQVR nor EQV presently know or that Pubco, Presidio, EQVR or EQV currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by investors as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability.
In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Pubco’s, Presidio’s, EQVR’s and EQV’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date they are made. Pubco, Presidio, EQVR and EQV anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause Pubco’s, Presidio’s, EQVR’s and EQV’s assessments to change. However, while Pubco, Presidio, EQVR and EQV may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Pubco, Presidio, EQVR and EQV specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Pubco’s, Presidio’s, EQVR’s or EQV’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date they are made. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. None of Pubco, Presidio, EQVR or EQV, or any of their respective affiliates have any obligation to update these forward-looking statements other than as required by law.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed Business Combination, Pubco, EQVR and Presidio filed the Registration Statement with the SEC, which includes a prospectus with respect to Pubco’s securities to be issued in connection with the proposed Business Combination and a proxy statement with respect to the shareholder meeting of EQV to vote on the proposed Business Combination. EQV, Pubco, EQVR and Presidio also plan to file other documents and relevant materials with the SEC regarding the proposed Business Combination. The Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC on January 30, 2026. Mailing of the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus to EQV’s shareholders of record as of January 30, 2026 commenced on January 30, 2026. The Proxy Statement/Prospectus includes information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to EQV’s shareholders in connection with the proposed Business Combination. SECURITY HOLDERS OF EQV AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS (INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND RELEVANT MATERIALS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION THAT HAVE BEEN AND WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION AND THE PARTIES TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION. Shareholders are able to obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents containing important information about Pubco, Presidio, EQVR and EQV once such documents are filed with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, the documents filed by EQV may be obtained free of charge from EQV at www.eqvventures.com. Alternatively, these documents, when available, can be obtained free of charge from EQV or Pubco upon written request to EQV Ventures Acquisition Corp., 1090 Center Drive, Park City, Utah, 84098, Attn: Secretary, or by calling (405) 870-3781. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through the websites referenced in this press release is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this press release.
Participants in the Solicitation
EQV, Presidio, EQVR, Pubco and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of EQV in connection with EQV’s shareholder meeting. Security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of certain of EQV’s executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading EQV’s annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025, the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus, filed with the SEC on January 30, 2026, the Registration Statement and other relevant materials filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed Business Combination when they become available. Information concerning the interests of EQV’s participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different from those of EQV’s shareholders generally, is set forth in the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus and the Registration Statement.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release shall not constitute a solicitation of any proxy, vote, consent or approval in any jurisdiction in connection with the proposed Business Combination and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of EQV, PIH, EQVR or Pubco, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. This press release is restricted by law; it is not intended for distribution to, or use by any person in, any jurisdiction in where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.
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