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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 22, 2021

No. 333-251866

 

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Amendment No. 4

to

FORM S-4

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

 

ALTIMAR ACQUISITION CORPORATION*

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

 

Cayman Islands*   6770   98-1554235

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(Primary Standard Industrial

Classification Code Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

40 West 57th Street

33rd Floor

New York, NY 10019

(212) 287-6767

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

 

Tom Wasserman

40 West 57th Street

33rd Floor

New York, NY 10019

(212) 287-6767

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

 

 

Copies of all communications, including communications sent to agent for service, should be sent to:

 

Ellen Ching

Ariel J. Deckelbaum

Udi Grofman

Raphael M. Russo
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

1285 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10019-6064

+1 (212) 373-3000

 

Richard J. Campbell, P.C.

Thomas K. Laughlin, P.C.

Robert Blaustein, P.C.

Aaron J. Schlaphoff, P.C.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

300 North LaSalle

Chicago, IL 60654

+1 (312) 862-2000

 

Paul T. Schnell

Joseph A. Coco

Peter D. Serating

Laura A. Kaufmann Belkhayat

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

One Manhattan West

New York, NY 10001-8602

+1 (212) 735-3000

 

Neena A. Reddy

Owl Rock Capital

Group LLC

399 Park Avenue

38th Floor

New York, NY 10022

+1 (212) 419-3000

 

Jamie Lurie

Dyal Capital Partners

1290 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10104

+1 (212) 672-7499

 

 

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective.

If the securities being registered on this Form are being offered in connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with General Instruction G, check the following box.  ☐

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ☐

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or emerging growth company. See the definitions of  “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”).

 

Large accelerated filer      Accelerated filer  
Non-accelerated filer      Smaller reporting company  
     Emerging growth company  


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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act.  ☐

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

 

 

Title of Each Class of

Securities to be Registered

 

Amount

to be

Registered(4)

 

Proposed

Maximum
Offering Price

Per Unit

 

Proposed

Maximum

Aggregate

Offering Price

 

Amount of

Registration Fee

Class A common stock(1)

  34,375,000   $11.37 (5)   $390,843,750.00   $42,641.05 (8)

Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants(2)

  14,166,667   $1.50 (6)   $21,250,000.50   $2,318.38 (8)

Warrants to purchase Class A common stock(3)

  14,166,667   $2.92 (7)   $41,366,667.60   $4,513.10 (8)

Total

 

62,708,334

 

$15.79

 

$453,460,418.10

  $49,473.00 (9)

 

 

(1)

The number of shares of Class A common stock of Blue Owl Capital Inc. (“Blue Owl”) being registered includes (i) 27,500,000 Altimar Class A ordinary shares that were sold pursuant to Altimar’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-249368), each of which will automatically convert into shares of Blue Owl Class A common stock in the Domestication and remain outstanding following the business combination and (ii) 6,875,000 shares of Blue Owl Class A common stock representing 6,875,000 shares of Altimar Class B ordinary shares that will automatically convert into 6,875,000 shares of Blue Owl Class F Common Stock in connection with the Domestication, which shares will then automatically convert into 4,585,625 shares of Blue Owl Class A common stock (accounting for the forfeiture of 2,289,375 of such shares as described herein) in connection with the Business Combination.

(2)

Represents shares of Class A common stock of the Company to be issued upon the exercise of (i) 9,166,667 redeemable warrants (the “Public Warrants”) to purchase Class A ordinary shares of Altimar that were registered pursuant to the IPO registration statement and offered by Altimar in its initial public offering and (ii) 5,000,000 warrants to purchase Class A ordinary shares of Altimar that were issued in a private placement concurrently with the initial public offering (the “Private Placement Warrants” and, together with the Public Warrants, the “Warrants”). The Warrants will automatically be converted by operation of law into warrants to acquire shares of Class A common stock of the Company as a result of the Domestication.

(3)

The number of warrants to acquire shares of Class A common stock being registered represents (i) 9,166,667 public warrants and (ii) 5,000,000 private placement warrants.

(4)

Pursuant to Rule 416(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), there are also being registered an indeterminable number of additional securities as may be issued to prevent dilution resulting from share splits, share dividends or similar transactions.

(5)

Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee, based on the average of the high and low prices of the Altimar Class A ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on December 29, 2020 ($11.37 per share), in accordance with Rule 457(f)(1).

(6)

Calculated pursuant to Rule 457(g) under the Securities Act, based on the exercise price of the warrants.

(7)

Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee, based on the average of the high and low prices of the public warrants on the NYSE on December 29, 2020 ($2.92 per warrant), in accordance with Rule 457(f)(1).

(8)

Calculated by multiplying the proposed maximum aggregate offering price of securities to be registered by 0.0001091.

(9)

Registration Fee has previously been paid.

The registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities act of 1933 or until this Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

 

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Immediately prior to the consummation of the Business Combination described in the proxy statement/prospectus, Altimar Acquisition Corporation intends to effect a deregistration under the Cayman Islands Companies Law (2020 Revision) and a domestication under Section 388 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, pursuant to which Altimar Acquisition Corporation’s jurisdiction of incorporation will be changed from the Cayman Islands to the State of Delaware (the “Domestication”). All securities being registered will be issued by the continuing entity following the Domestication, which will be renamed “Blue Owl Capital Inc.” in connection with the Business Combination, as further described in the proxy statement/prospectus. As used in this proxy statement/prospectus, the term “registrant” refers to Altimar Acquisition Corporation (a Cayman Islands exempted company), prior to the Domestication, and to the Company (a Delaware corporation), following the Domestication. As used herein, “Company” refers to Altimar Acquisition Corporation as a Delaware corporation by way of continuation following the Domestication and the Business Combination, which in connection with the Domestication and simultaneously with the Business Combination, will change its corporate name to “Blue Owl Capital Inc.”

 

 

 


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The information in this preliminary proxy statement/prospectus is not complete and may be changed. These securities may not be issued until the registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. The preliminary proxy statement/prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and does not constitute the solicitation of offers to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

 

PRELIMINARY — SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED APRIL 22, 2021

PROXY STATEMENT FOR EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF

ALTIMAR ACQUISITION CORPORATION

PROSPECTUS FOR

34,375,000 SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK,

14,166,667 WARRANTS TO PURCHASE SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK AND

14,166,667 SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK UNDERLYING WARRANTS OF

ALTIMAR ACQUISITION CORPORATION (AFTER ITS DOMESTICATION AS A CORPORATION INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND RENAMING

AS BLUE OWL CAPITAL INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE DOMESTICATION)

The board of directors (the “Board”) of Altimar Acquisition Corporation, a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company,” “Altimar,” “we,” “us” or “our”), has unanimously approved (i) the Domestication of Altimar as a Delaware corporation (the “Domestication”) and (ii) the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 23, 2020 (as the same has been or may be amended, modified, supplemented or waived from time to time, the “BCA” or the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among Altimar, Owl Rock Capital Group LLC (“Owl Rock Group”), Owl Rock Capital Feeder LLC (“Owl Rock Feeder”), Owl Rock Capital Partners LP (“Owl Rock Capital Partners”) and Neuberger Berman Group LLC (“Neuberger”), a copy of which is attached to the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus as Annex C. In connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (the “Business Combination”), the Company will be renamed “Blue Owl Capital Inc.” and is referred to herein as “Blue Owl”.

Upon consummation of the Business Combination, the combined company will be organized in an “Up-C” structure. Blue Owl will form a wholly owned subsidiary, Blue Owl Capital GP LLC (“Blue Owl GP”), which will serve as the sole general partner of two operating partnerships, Blue Owl Capital Holdings LP (“Blue Owl Holdings”) and Blue Owl Capital Carry LP (“Blue Owl Carry” and, together with Blue Owl Holdings, the “Blue Owl Operating Group”). The Blue Owl Operating Group will directly or indirectly hold substantially all of the consolidated assets and business of Blue Owl.

As described in this proxy statement/prospectus, Altimar’s shareholders are being asked to consider and vote upon (among other things) the Business Combination, the Domestication and the other proposals set forth herein.

The accompanying prospectus covers 34,375,000 shares of Class A common stock (including shares issuable upon conversion of the Class F common stock), 14,166,667 shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants and 14,166,667 warrants to acquire shares of Class A common stock.

Altimar’s units, public shares and public warrants are currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbols “ATAC.U”, “ATAC” and “ATAC.W”, respectively. Altimar intends to apply for listing, to be effective at the time of the Business Combination, of Blue Owl’s Class A common stock and warrants to purchase Class A common stock on the NYSE under the proposed symbols “OWL” and “OWL.WS,” respectively.

 

 

This proxy statement/prospectus provides you with detailed information about the Business Combination and other matters to be considered at the Special Meeting. We urge you to carefully read this entire document and the documents incorporated herein by reference. You should also carefully consider the risk factors described in “Risk Factors” beginning on page 57 of this proxy statement/prospectus.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the transactions described in this proxy statement/prospectus, passed upon the fairness of the BCA or the transactions contemplated thereby, or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this proxy statement/prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

 

This proxy statement/prospectus is dated    , 2021, and is first being mailed to Altimar’s shareholders on or about                     , 2021.


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ALTIMAR ACQUISITION CORPORATION

A Cayman Islands Exempted Company

40 West 57th Street, 33rd Floor

New York, New York 10019

NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

TO BE HELD ON                  , 2021

TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ALTIMAR ACQUISITION CORPORATION:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an extraordinary general meeting (the “Special Meeting”) of Altimar Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Altimar,” “we,” “us” or “our”), will be held at                 a.m., Eastern Time, on,                 2021. For the purposes of Altimar’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, the physical place of the meeting will be Boundary Hall, Cricket Square, Grand Cayman, KY1-1102, Cayman Islands. In light of the novel coronavirus pandemic and to support the well-being of Altimar’s shareholders, directors and officers, Altimar encourages you to use remote methods of attending the Special Meeting or to attend via proxy. You may attend the Special Meeting and vote your shares electronically during the Special Meeting via live webcast by visiting https://www.cstproxy.com/altimarspac/sm2021. You will need the meeting control number that is printed on your proxy card to enter the Special Meeting. You may also attend the meeting telephonically by dialing 1-877-770-3647. You are cordially invited to attend the Special Meeting, which will be held for the following purposes:

Proposal No. 1 — The Business Combination Proposal — to consider and vote upon a proposal to approve by ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law and adopt the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 23, 2020, as amended from time to time, by and among Altimar, Owl Rock Capital Group LLC (“Owl Rock Group”), Owl Rock Capital Feeder LLC (“Owl Rock Feeder”), Owl Rock Capital Partners LP (“Owl Rock Capital Partners”) and Neuberger Berman Group LLC (“Neuberger”) and the transactions contemplated thereby. Upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, including the Domestication (as defined below), the businesses of Owl Rock and Dyal described in the following sentence will be held by two newly organized Delaware limited partnerships, Blue Owl Capital Holdings LP (“Blue Owl Holdings”) and Blue Owl Capital Carry LP (“Blue Owl Carry”), of which a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Owl, Blue Owl Capital GP LLC (“Blue Owl GP”), will be the sole general partner. Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, among other things, (a) Blue Owl Holdings will acquire (i) Owl Rock’s business and operations (the “Owl Rock Business”) of sponsoring, offering and managing all existing and future Owl Rock funds and (ii) the Dyal Capital Partners division of Neuberger (“Dyal”), including the business and operations related to sponsoring, offering and managing the existing and future Dyal funds and any successor fund thereof and Dyal’s business services platform (collectively, the “Dyal Business”) (subject to, in each case, interests representing Specified Interests), and Blue Owl and Blue Owl Holdings will become responsible for all liabilities and obligations related to the Owl Rock Business and the Dyal Business except as specifically described herein; and (b) Blue Owl Carry will acquire 15% of the carried interest, incentive fees and any other incentive-based allocations or fees (net of certain investor and third party arrangements) arising in respect of all existing and future Owl Rock and Dyal funds, except that 100% of the fees (net of certain investor and third party arrangements) from the Owl Rock BDCs are being contributed to Blue Owl Holdings as described above. Certain of these amounts to be acquired by Blue Owl Carry may instead be acquired and/or held by Blue Owl Holdings. Blue Owl will not acquire any portion of the carried interest attributable to the Dyal Equity Funds or any portion of the carried interest attributable to existing or future co-investments or secondary-transactions related to the Dyal Equity Funds. For clarity, a secondary-transaction vehicle related to a Dyal Equity Fund includes any continuation fund or other fund whose primary purpose is to acquire directly or indirectly all or a portion of the assets of, or interests in, such fund (we refer to this proposal as the “Business Combination Proposal”);

Proposal No. 2 — The Domestication Proposal — to consider and vote upon a proposal to approve by special resolution under Cayman Islands law, assuming the Business Combination Proposal is approved and adopted, the change of Altimar’s jurisdiction of incorporation from the Cayman Islands to the State of Delaware

 

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by deregistering as an exempted company in the Cayman Islands and continuing and domesticating as a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Domestication” and such proposal, the “Domestication Proposal”);

Proposal No. 3 — The Organizational Documents Proposal — to approve and adopt by special resolution under Cayman Islands law, assuming the Business Combination Proposal and the Domestication Proposal are approved and adopted, the proposed new certificate of incorporation (the “Proposed Charter”) and bylaws (the “Proposed Bylaws,” and, together with the Proposed Charter, the “Proposed Organizational Documents”) of Blue Owl, the post-Domestication company, which, if approved, would take effect at the time of the Domestication (we refer to this proposal as the “Organizational Documents Proposal”);

Proposal No. 4 — The Advisory Charter Proposals — to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, certain governance provisions in the Proposed Charter, which are being presented separately in accordance with United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) guidance to give stockholders the opportunity to present their separate views on important corporate governance provisions, as eight sub-proposals (which proposals we refer to, collectively, as the “Advisory Charter Proposals”):

Advisory Charter Proposal 4A — to increase the authorized share capital from 555,000,000 shares divided into 500,000,000 Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (“Class A ordinary shares”), 50,000,000 Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (“Class B ordinary shares”), and 5,000,000 preferred shares, par value $0.0001 per share (“preferred shares”), to authorized capital stock of 4,906,875,000 shares, consisting of (i) 2,500,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Class A common stock”), (ii) 350,000,000 shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Class B common stock”), (iii) 1,500,000,000 shares of Class C common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Class C common stock”), (iv) 350,000,000 shares of Class D common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Class D common stock”), (v) 100,000,000 shares of Class E common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Class E common stock”), which shall consist of two series: (A) 50,000,000 shares of “Series E-1 common stock” and (B) 50,000,000 shares of “Series E-2 common stock”, (vi) 6,875,000 shares of Class F common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Class F common stock” and, together with the Class A common stock, Class B common stock, Class C common stock, Class D common stock and Class E common stock, the “common stock”) and (vii) 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock;

Advisory Charter Proposal 4B — to provide that the Proposed Charter may be amended by the affirmative vote of holders of at least a majority of the total voting power of all the then outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class, except that:

 

   

amendment to the limitation on additional issuances of Class B common stock requires the affirmative vote of the holders of shares of issued and outstanding Class A common stock and Class C common stock, voting together as a single class, and

 

   

amendment to the limitation on additional issuances of Class E common stock or Class F common stock requires the affirmative vote of the holders of shares of issued and outstanding Class A common stock and Class C common stock, voting together as a single class.

Advisory Charter Proposal 4C — to provide for (i) the election of directors by a plurality of the votes cast in respect of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors, (ii) the filling of newly-created directorships or any vacancy on the board of directors by a majority vote of the remaining directors then in office, even if less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director and (iii) the removal of directors only for cause and only upon the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority in voting power of all the then outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class;

Advisory Charter Proposal 4D — to elect not to be governed by Section 203 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”);

 

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Advisory Charter Proposal 4E — to provide that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction thereof, another state or federal court located within the State of Delaware, shall be the exclusive forum for certain actions and claims;

Advisory Charter Proposal 4F — to provide that (i) each holder of record of Class A common stock and Class C common stock and Class F common stock shall be entitled to one vote per share on all matters which stockholders generally are entitled to vote, and (ii) (a) solely with respect to any matter on which holders of Class B common stock are voting separately as a class or series, holders of record of Class B common stock shall be entitled to one vote for each share of Class B common stock issued and outstanding, (b) solely with respect to each matter on which holders of Class D common stock are voting separately as a class or series, each holder of record of Class D common stock shall be entitled to one vote for each share of Class D common stock issued and outstanding and (c) until such time as Doug Ostrover, Marc Lipschultz, Craig Packer and Alan Kirshenbaum (collectively, the “Owl Rock Principals”), and Michael Rees, Sean Ward and Andrew Laurino (collectively, the “Dyal Principals”), and certain entities controlled by them, including their permitted transferees (such as charitable trusts and estate planning vehicles), own less than 25% of their aggregate ownership as of immediately after the Closing (the “Sunset Date”), with respect to each matter on which stockholders are voting generally, each holder of record of Class B common stock and Class D common stock shall be entitled to a number of votes per share equal to (i) (A) the quotient determined by dividing (1) the sum of (x) the total number of shares of Class A common stock and Class C common stock issued and outstanding and (y) the total voting power of all shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding by (2) 10% multiplied by (B) 90%, divided by (ii) the total number of issued and outstanding shares of Class B common stock and Class D common stock. To the extent that any matter is submitted to a vote of each of Class B common stock or Class D common stock, voting separately as a series or class, and stockholders generally, each share of Class B common stock or Class D common stock shall be entitled to the voting power in clause (ii)(a) or (ii)(b), as applicable, with respect to the separate class or series vote and the voting power in clause (ii)(c) with respect to the vote of stockholders generally;

Advisory Charter Proposal 4G — to provide that (i) except to the extent described below with respect to the Class E common stock, each holder of record of Class A common stock, Class B common stock, Class E common stock and Class F common stock shall be entitled to receive, ratably with other participating shares, such dividends and other distributions as may from time to time be declared by the board of directors, (ii) each holder of record of Class C common stock and Class D common stock shall not be entitled to receive dividends and other distributions except for par value distributions in connection with a liquidation, and (iii) each holder of record of Class E common stock shall not be entitled to receive dividends and other distributions, except if, at the time the board of directors declares a dividend or other distribution on the outstanding shares of Class A common stock, any shares of Class E common stock remain issued and outstanding, then, the board of directors shall at such time declare a dividend on the outstanding shares of Class E common stock in the form of the right to receive an amount per share equal to the per share amount of the dividend declared by the board of directors in respect of Class A common stock (the “Class E Dividend Amount”). If, as of the applicable Specified Payment Date (as defined in the Proposed Charter), shares of Class E common stock that were outstanding as of the applicable Specified Record Date (as defined in the Proposed Charter) have been converted into shares of Class A common stock in accordance with the terms of the Proposed Charter, then Altimar shall pay the Class E Dividend Amount on the Specified Payment Date to the holders of such shares of Class E common stock as of the Specified Record Date. With respect to any shares of Class E common stock that remain outstanding as of the applicable Specified Payment Date, Altimar shall, in lieu of paying the Class E Dividend Amount directly to the holders of such shares of Class E common stock, set aside or reserve for payment an amount equal to such Class E Dividend Amount in respect of each such outstanding share of Class E common stock (the “Reserve Amount”), which Reserve Amount shall be paid to such holders, if at all, only upon the occurrence of a Triggering Event (as defined in the Proposed Charter) with respect to such shares; provided, however, that if a Triggering Event does not occur with respect to any shares of Class E common stock prior to the Earnout Termination Date (as defined in the Proposed Charter), any amounts in the Reserve Amount with respect to such shares shall automatically be released to Altimar, the right to receive the Class E Dividend Amount in respect of any share of Class E common stock for which a Triggering Event has not occurred as of the such time shall be deemed to have expired, and the holders of Class E common stock for which a Triggering Event has not occurred as of the such time shall have no entitlement to receive the Class E Dividend Amount;

 

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Advisory Charter Proposal 4H — to eliminate various provisions in the Existing Organizational Documents applicable only to blank check companies, including the provisions requiring that Altimar have net tangible assets of at least $5,000,001 immediately prior to, or upon such consummation of, a business combination.

Proposal No. 5 — The Stock Issuance Proposal — to consider and vote upon a proposal to approve by ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, assuming the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal and the Organizational Documents Proposal are approved and adopted, for the purposes of complying with the applicable listing rules of the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) (including any rules applicable to a “change of control”), the issuance of shares of Class A common stock to the PIPE Investors pursuant to Subscription Agreements (as defined below) (we refer to this proposal as the “Stock Issuance Proposal”);

Proposal No. 6 — The Business Combination Issuance Proposal — to consider and vote upon a proposal to approve by ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, assuming the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Organizational Documents Proposal and the Stock Issuance Proposal are approved and adopted, for the purposes of complying with the applicable listing rules of the NYSE (including any rules applicable to a “change of control”), the issuance of shares of Class A common stock, Class B common stock, Class C common stock, Class D common stock and Class E common stock (i) pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, (ii) upon the exchange of the Blue Owl Operating Group Units (as defined below) pursuant to the Exchange Agreement and (iii) upon the conversion, in accordance with our Proposed Charter, of any such common stock issued pursuant to (i) or (ii) (we refer to this proposal as the “Business Combination Issuance Proposal”);

Proposal No. 7The Equity Incentive Plan Proposal — to consider and vote upon a proposal to approve by ordinary resolution, assuming the Stock Issuance Proposal and the Business Combination Issuance Proposal are approved and adopted, the 2021 Omnibus Plan, a copy of which is attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex I (we refer to this proposal as the “Equity Incentive Plan Proposal” and, collectively with the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Organizational Documents Proposal, the Stock Issuance Proposal and the Business Combination Issuance Proposal, the “Condition Precedent Proposals”); and

Proposal No. 8 — The Adjournment Proposal — to consider and vote upon a proposal to approve by ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law the adjournment of the Special Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies if, based upon the tabulated vote at the time of the Special Meeting, any of the Condition Precedent Proposals would not be duly approved and adopted by our shareholders or we determine that one or more of the closing conditions under the Business Combination Agreement is not satisfied or waived (we refer to this proposal as the “Adjournment Proposal”).

Only holders of record of Altimar’s Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares (collectively, “ordinary shares”) at the close of business on             , 2021 are entitled to notice of and to vote and have their votes counted at the Special Meeting and any adjournment of the Special Meeting.

The resolutions to be voted upon in person or by proxy at the Special Meeting relating to the above proposals are set forth in the proxy/statement prospectus sections entitled “Proposal No. 1 — The Business Combination Proposal”, “Proposal No. 2 — The Domestication Proposal”, “Proposal No. 3 — The Organizational Documents Proposal”, “Proposal No. 4 — The Advisory Charter Proposals”, “Proposal No. 5 — The Stock Issuance Proposal”, “Proposal No. 6 — The Business Combination Issuance Proposal”, “Proposal No. 7 — The Equity Incentive Plan Proposal” and “Proposal No. 8 — The Adjournment Proposal”, respectively.

We will provide you with the proxy statement/prospectus and a proxy card in connection with the solicitation of proxies to be voted at the Special Meeting and at any adjournment of the Special Meeting. Whether or not you plan to attend the Special Meeting, we urge you to read when available the proxy statement/prospectus (and any documents incorporated into the proxy statement/prospectus by reference) carefully. Please pay particular attention to the section entitled Risk Factors.”

 

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After careful consideration, the Board has determined that each of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Organizational Documents Proposal, the Advisory Charter Proposals, the Stock Issuance Proposal, the Business Combination Issuance Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal are in the best interests of Altimar and its shareholders and unanimously recommends that you vote or give instruction to vote “FOR” each of those proposals.

The existence of financial and personal interests of Altimar’s directors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of one or more of the directors between what he or they may believe is in the best interests of Altimar and its shareholders and what he or they may believe is best for himself or themselves in determining to recommend that shareholders vote for the proposals. See the section entitled “The Business Combination Proposal — Interests of Altimar Directors and Officers in the Business Combination” in the proxy statement/prospectus when it becomes available for a further discussion.

Under the Business Combination Agreement, the approval of each of the Condition Precedent Proposals is a condition to the consummation of the Business Combination. The adoption of each Condition Precedent Proposal is conditioned on the approval of all of the Condition Precedent Proposals. The Advisory Charter Proposals and the Adjournment Proposal are not conditioned on the approval of any other proposal. If our shareholders do not approve each of the Condition Precedent Proposals, the Business Combination may not be consummated.

In connection with our initial public offering, on October 22, 2020 (the “IPO Letter Agreement”) our sponsor, Altimar Sponsor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sponsor”), and our officers and directors at the time of our initial public offering entered into a letter agreement pursuant to which they agreed, among other things, to vote their Class B ordinary shares purchased prior to our initial public offering (“founder shares”), as well as any Class A ordinary shares sold by us in our initial public offering (“public shares”) purchased by them during or after our initial public offering, in favor of Altimar’s initial business combination (including the proposal recommended by the Board in connection with such business combination). Accordingly, we expect them to vote their shares in favor of all proposals being presented at the Special Meeting. In addition, pursuant to the Forfeiture and Support Agreement, dated December 23, 2020 (as amended from time to time, the “Forfeiture and Support Agreement”), the Sponsor agreed with Altimar, Neuberger, Owl Rock Capital, Owl Rock Feeder and Owl Rock Capital Partners to vote all of its Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares (i) in favor of the foregoing Proposals 1-7 (including the Advisory Charter Proposals); (ii) against any action, proposal, transaction or agreement that could reasonably be expected to result in a breach of any covenant, representation or warranty or any other obligation or agreement of the Company under the Business Combination Agreement; and (iii) against (A) any proposal or offer from any person concerning (1) a merger, consolidation, liquidation, recapitalization, share exchange or other business combination transaction involving the Company, or (2) the issuance or acquisition of shares of capital stock or other equity securities of the Company (other than as contemplated or permitted by the Business Combination Agreement); and (B) any action, proposal, transaction or agreement that would reasonably be expected to impede the fulfillment of the Company’s conditions under the Business Combination Agreement or change in any manner the voting rights of any class of shares of the Company (including any amendments to the Company’s governing documents, other than in connection with the Domestication or as otherwise contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement). As of the date hereof, our initial shareholders own approximately 20.0% of our total outstanding ordinary shares.

Pursuant to Altimar’s Existing Organizational Documents, a holder of public shares (“Public Shareholder”) may request that Altimar redeem all or a portion of its public shares (which would become shares of Company Class A common stock in the Domestication) for cash if the Business Combination is consummated. For the purposes of Article 49.3 of the Existing Organizational Documents and the Cayman Islands Companies Law (2020 Revision), the exercise of redemption rights shall be treated as an election to have such public shares repurchased for cash and references in the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Business Combination shall be interpreted accordingly. You will be entitled to receive cash for any public shares to be redeemed only if you:

(i) (a) hold public shares or (b) hold units and you elect to separate your units into the underlying public shares and public warrants prior to exercising your redemption rights with respect to the public shares; and

 

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(ii) prior to                 p.m., Eastern Time, on                 , 2021, (a) submit a written request to Continental Transfer & Trust Company, Altimar’s transfer agent (the “transfer agent”), that Altimar redeem your public shares for cash and (b) deliver your public shares to the transfer agent, physically or electronically through Depository Trust Company (“DTC”).

Holders of units must elect to separate the underlying public shares and public warrants prior to exercising redemption rights with respect to the public shares. If holders hold their units in an account at a brokerage firm or bank, holders must notify their broker or bank that they elect to separate the units into the underlying public shares and public warrants, or if a holder holds units registered in its own name, the holder must contact the transfer agent, directly and instruct it to do so. Public shareholders may elect to redeem all or a portion of their public shares even if they vote for the Business Combination Proposal. If the Business Combination is not consummated, the public shares will not be redeemed for cash. If a Public Shareholder properly exercises its right to redeem its public shares and timely delivers its shares to the transfer agent, we will redeem each public share for a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account established in connection with our initial public offering (the “Trust Account”), calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, including interest, less income taxes payable, divided by the number of then issued and outstanding public shares. For illustrative purposes, as of             , 2021, there was approximately $         on deposit in the Trust Account, which would have amounted to approximately $         per Class A ordinary share. If a public shareholder exercises its redemption rights, then it will be exchanging its redeemed public shares for cash and will no longer own such shares. See “The Extraordinary General Meeting — Redemption Rights” in the proxy statement/prospectus when it becomes available for a detailed description of the procedures to be followed if you wish to redeem your public shares for cash.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Public Shareholder, together with any affiliate of such Public Shareholder or any other person with whom such Public Shareholder is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”)), will be restricted from redeeming its public shares with respect to more than an aggregate of 15% of the public shares. Accordingly, if a Public Shareholder, alone or acting in concert or as a group, seeks to redeem more than 15% of the public shares, then any such shares in excess of that 15% limit would not be redeemed for cash.

Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, the aggregate value of the consideration (prior to giving effect to the Earnout Securities) to be paid to the current equityholders of Owl Rock Group (the “Owl Rock Equityholders”) and Dyal (the “Dyal Equityholders”) in the Business Combination is approximately $12.15 billion, of which:

 

  (a)

approximately $5,467,500,000 will be paid to the existing Owl Rock Equityholders consisting of: certain cash consideration in the approximate amount of $350,000,000 (subject to adjustment as described below, the “Owl Rock Cash Consideration”), which will be financed with the funds available in the Trust Account and a portion of the proceeds of the PIPE Investment, and the remainder in shares of Class A common stock at a price of $10.00 per share (or, in lieu of such shares of Class A Common Stock for Owl Rock Equityholders making a valid and timely election, in Blue Owl Operating Group Units and vote-only shares of Blue Owl); and

 

  (b)

approximately $6,682,500,000 will be paid to the Dyal Equityholders consisting of: certain cash consideration in the approximate amount of $1,100,000,000 (subject to adjustment as described below, the “Dyal Cash Consideration”), which will be financed with the funds available in the Trust Account and a portion of the proceeds of the PIPE Investment, and the remainder in Blue Owl Operating Group Units and vote-only shares of Blue Owl.

The Owl Rock Cash Consideration and the Dyal Cash Consideration are each subject to adjustment as further described below under “The Business Combination Agreement — Consideration to be Received in the Business Combination,” with corresponding increases to be made to the Owl Rock Equityholders’ and the Dyal Equityholders’ respective equity consideration (except in the case of a deficit in respect of working capital-like items or the principal amount of indebtedness, in each case as further described below under “The Business

 

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Combination Agreement — Consideration to be Received in the Business Combination”). The portion of the Owl Rock Cash Consideration that would otherwise be payable to certain holders of Class A Units in Owl Rock Group is subject to offset to account for earnout contributions that are payable by such holders to Owl Rock Group for the benefit of Owl Rock Capital Partners as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, as further described below under “Sources and Uses of Funds for the Business Combination.” The Owl Rock Cash Consideration is also subject to an escrow holdback as further described below under “The Business Combination Agreement — Consideration to be Received in the Business Combination.” Owl Rock Feeder, which owns 50.1% of the common interests of Owl Rock Group (but not the FIC Interests) and which is controlled by Owl Rock Capital Partners (the investment vehicle for the Owl Rock Principals), has agreed not to be allocated any portion of the Owl Rock Cash Consideration and instead will receive equity consideration in respect of such portion of the Owl Rock Cash Consideration foregone, in each case without otherwise changing the aggregate cash and equity consideration payable to Owl Rock Equityholders described above. Similarly, one of the Dyal Equityholders that at Closing will be controlled by one or more of the Dyal Principals has agreed to not to be allocated any Dyal Cash Consideration and instead accept additional Blue Owl Operating Group Units and vote-only shares (with the Dyal Cash Consideration then being reallocated solely to the other Dyal Equityholders and without otherwise changing the total aggregate cash and equity consideration payable to Dyal Equityholders described above).

The Dyal Equityholders will take their continuing equity interests in Blue Owl in the form of Blue Owl Operating Group Units and vote-only shares of Blue Owl. The Owl Rock Equityholders will take their continuing equity interests in Blue Owl in the form of Class A common stock (including, in the case of certain Owl Rock Equityholders who own their interests in Owl Rock Group through single purpose blockers, via the merger of such blocker with a subsidiary of Blue Owl GP in exchange for Class A common stock and cash) unless they make a valid and timely election to receive their equity interests in the form of Blue Owl Operating Group Units and corresponding vote-only shares of Blue Owl. Owl Rock Feeder has agreed to timely make such an election, and the vote-only shares of Blue Owl common stock issued to Owl Rock Feeder will be, subject to the following sentence, 40% Class C common stock and 60% Class D common stock (i.e., proportionate to Owl Rock Capital Partners’ ownership of Owl Rock Feeder). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the number of shares of Class D common stock issued to Owl Rock Feeder will be subject to increase (with a share-for-share decrease in the number of shares of Class C common stock issued to Owl Rock Feeder) to the extent necessary to ensure that Owl Rock Capital Partners indirectly controls a majority of the voting interest of all Blue Owl common stock immediately after closing of the Business Combination. Except with respect to Owl Rock Feeder, the vote-only Blue Owl common stock issued to any Electing Owl Rock Equityholder will be Class C common stock.

Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, certain FIC Assets in the form of cash and cash equivalents may be retained within Owl Rock Group (including through its wholly owned subsidiaries, as applicable) for use to pay transaction expenses and for general corporate purposes. To the extent so retained, cash of Blue Owl GP will be used to pay cash consideration to the holders of “FIC Units” in Owl Rock Group (predominantly Owl Rock Capital Partners, which is held by the Owl Rock Principals).

In addition to the consideration described above, each Owl Rock Equityholder and each Dyal Equityholder will have the right to receive certain payments from Blue Owl GP under the Tax Receivable Agreement (as defined below). In addition, 45,000,000 additional shares of Class E common stock and/or Seller Earnout Units (as defined below) in each of Blue Owl Holdings and Blue Owl Carry are being issued to the Owl Rock Equityholders and 55,000,000 Seller Earnout Units in each of Blue Owl Holdings and Blue Owl Carry are being issued to the Dyal Equityholders. The Class E common stock and “Seller Earnout Units” consist of two equal tranches, with one tranche (50% of the total) vesting if the volume-weighted average share price on Blue Owl’s Class A common stock is $12.50 or above for 20 consecutive days within 5 years after the Closing and the second tranche (the remaining 50%) vesting if the volume-weighted average share price on Blue Owl’s Class A common stock is $15.00 or above for 20 consecutive days within 5 years after the Closing. The vesting metrics also are achieved if there is a merger, consolidation, tender offer, exchange offer, business combination or sale at or above the relevant vesting metric. The Class E common stock converts automatically into Class A common

 

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stock upon vesting and, in connection with the vesting of Seller Earnout Units, shares of Class D common stock (in the case of the Owl Rock Principals and the Dyal Principals or one of the Dyal Equityholders that at Closing will be controlled by one or more of the Dyal Principals) and shares of Class C common stock (in all other cases) are issued to the holder thereof. The shares of Class E common stock and Seller Earnout Units that have not vested by the fifth anniversary of the Closing shall, automatically and without further action on the part of Blue Owl or any holder of Class E common stock, be transferred to Blue Owl and cancelled for no consideration, and thereafter Blue Owl shall take all necessary action to retire such shares of Class E common stock that are reacquired by Blue Owl and shall not be disposed of out of treasury or otherwise reissued.

The cash consideration for the Business Combination will be funded through a combination of cash from Altimar and proceeds from the proposed PIPE Investments (as defined below) to occur immediately prior to the closing of the Business Combination.

The Closing is subject to certain conditions, including, among other things: (i) the approval of the Business Combination and other matters by Altimar’s shareholders; (ii) if required, the expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (which waiting period expired on February 18, 2021), and receipt of certain additional regulatory approvals; (iii) the approval of the stockholders of each of Owl Rock Capital Corporation, Owl Rock Capital Corporation II, Owl Rock Capital Corporation III, Owl Rock Technology Finance Corp. and Owl Rock Core Income Corp. (the “Owl Rock BDCs”) of such Owl Rock BDC’s entry into a new investment advisory agreement containing substantially the same economic terms as the existing investment advisory agreement with its Owl Rock investment adviser; (iv) the approval of matters related to the Business Combination by the limited partners and/or advisory committees for each of Dyal Funds I-V and Dyal Financing Fund and each of the other Owl Rock Funds (excluding certain managed accounts and co-investment vehicles where consent will be sought but not required) (the last of which approvals was received on April 11, 2021); (v) the completion of the Domestication by Altimar in accordance with Section 388 of the Delaware General Corporation Law and the Companies Law (2020 Revision) of the Cayman Islands; (vi) the cash proceeds from the Trust Account established for the purpose of holding the net proceeds of Altimar’s initial public offering, net of any amounts paid to Altimar’s shareholders that exercise their redemption rights in connection with the Business Combination, plus the aggregate proceeds of the PIPE Investments (as defined below) equaling no less than $1,300,000,000 at the Closing (the “Minimum Proceeds Condition”) (provided that in the case of Altimar, the Minimum Proceeds Condition is that the PIPE Investment has been funded in an amount not less than $750,000,000); (vii) covenant and representation and warranty bring down conditions; (viii) the absence of a material adverse effect on the respective parties; (ix) continued employment of the key principals; and (x) the listing of Blue Owl Class A common stock to be issued in the Business Combination on the New York Stock Exchange. To the extent permitted by law, the conditions in the Business Combination Agreement may be waived by the parties thereto.

In connection with entering into the Business Combination Agreement, Altimar, Owl Rock Group and Neuberger entered into subscription agreements (as amended from time to time, the “Subscription Agreements”), each dated as of December 23, 2020, with certain institutional and other accredited investors (the “PIPE Investors”), pursuant to which, among other things, the PIPE Investors party thereto agreed to purchase an aggregate of 150,000,000 shares of Class A common stock immediately prior to the Closing at a cash purchase price of $10.00 per share (the “PIPE Investment”). The Subscription Agreements contain customary representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of Altimar and the PIPE Investors and are subject to customary closing conditions (including, without limitation, that there is no amendment or modification to the Business Combination Agreement that is material and adverse to the PIPE Investor) and termination rights (including a termination right if the transaction contemplated by the Subscription Agreement has not been consummated by October 23, 2021, other than as a result of breach by the terminating party).

All Altimar shareholders are cordially invited to attend the Special Meeting. To ensure your representation at the Special Meeting, however, you are urged to complete, sign, date and return the proxy card accompanying the proxy statement/prospectus as soon as possible. If you are a shareholder of record holding ordinary shares,

 

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you may also cast your vote in person at the Special Meeting. If your shares are held in an account at a brokerage firm or bank, you must instruct your broker or bank on how to vote your shares or, if you wish to attend the Special Meeting and vote in person, obtain a proxy from your broker or bank. If you do not vote or do not instruct your broker or bank how to vote, your failure to vote will have no effect on the vote count for the proposals to be voted on at the Special Meeting.

Your vote is important regardless of the number of shares you own. Whether you plan to attend the Special Meeting or not, please sign, date and return the proxy card accompanying the proxy statement/prospectus as soon as possible in the envelope provided. If your shares are held in “street name” or are in a margin or similar account, you should contact your broker to ensure that votes related to the shares you beneficially own are properly counted.

If you have any questions or need assistance voting your ordinary shares, please contact Innisfree M&A Incorporated, our proxy solicitor, by calling (877) 456-3463, or banks and brokers can call collect at (212) 750-5833.

Thank you for your participation. We look forward to your continued support.

 

                , 2021  

By Order of the Board of Directors,

 

 

 

Tom Wasserman

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

 

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IF YOU RETURN YOUR PROXY CARD WITHOUT AN INDICATION OF HOW YOU WISH TO VOTE, YOUR SHARES WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF EACH OF THE PROPOSALS. TO EXERCISE YOUR REDEMPTION RIGHTS, YOU MUST (I) IF YOU HOLD CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES THROUGH UNITS, ELECT TO SEPARATE YOUR UNITS INTO THE UNDERLYING CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES AND PUBLIC WARRANTS PRIOR TO EXERCISING YOUR REDEMPTION RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO THE PUBLIC SHARES, (II) SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE TRANSFER AGENT, THAT YOUR PUBLIC SHARES BE REDEEMED FOR CASH, AND (III) DELIVER YOUR CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES TO THE TRANSFER AGENT, PHYSICALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY USING THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY’S DWAC (DEPOSIT WITHDRAWAL AT CUSTODIAN) SYSTEM, IN EACH CASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES AND DEADLINES DESCRIBED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. IF THE BUSINESS COMBINATION IS NOT CONSUMMATED, THEN THE PUBLIC SHARES WILL NOT BE REDEEMED FOR CASH. IF YOU HOLD THE SHARES IN STREET NAME, YOU WILL NEED TO INSTRUCT THE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT YOUR BANK OR BROKER TO WITHDRAW THE SHARES FROM YOUR ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO EXERCISE YOUR REDEMPTION RIGHTS. SEE “THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING — REDEMPTION RIGHTS” IN THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE FOR MORE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS.

This notice was mailed by Altimar on                     , 2021.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

     1  

TRADEMARKS

     2  

SELECTED DEFINITIONS

     3  

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     11  

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE BUSINESS COMBINATION AND THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

     13  

SUMMARY

     30  

SELECTED HISTORICAL CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF ALTIMAR

     47  

SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF OWL ROCK

     48  

SELECTED HISTORICAL COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF DYAL

     51  

COMPARATIVE HISTORICAL AND UNAUDITED PRO FORMA PER SHARE FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     54  

MARKET PRICE, TICKER SYMBOL AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION

     56  

RISK FACTORS

     57  

INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARTIES TO THE BUSINESS COMBINATION

     112  

THE BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT

     113  

THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

     155  

PROPOSAL NO. 1 — THE BUSINESS COMBINATION PROPOSAL

     164  

PROPOSAL NO. 2 — THE DOMESTICATION PROPOSAL

     167  

PROPOSAL NO. 3 — THE ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS PROPOSAL

     172  

PROPOSAL NO. 4 — THE ADVISORY CHARTER PROPOSALS

     173  

PROPOSAL NO. 5 — THE STOCK ISSUANCE PROPOSAL

     184  

PROPOSAL NO. 6 — THE BUSINESS COMBINATION ISSUANCE PROPOSAL

     186  

PROPOSAL NO. 7 — THE EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN PROPOSAL

     188  

PROPOSAL NO. 8 — THE ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL

     195  

MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

     196  

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     208  

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     213  

INFORMATION ABOUT ALTIMAR

     229  

BUSINESS OF BLUE OWL

     240  

HISTORICAL BUSINESS OF OWL ROCK

     254  

HISTORICAL BUSINESS OF DYAL

     264  

ALTIMAR’S MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     273  

OWL ROCK’S MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     277  

DYAL’S MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     305  

MANAGEMENT OF OWL ROCK AND DYAL PRIOR TO THE BUSINESS COMBINATION

     327  

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

     330  

MANAGEMENT FOLLOWING THE BUSINESS COMBINATION

     334  

BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

     339  

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     344  

DESCRIPTION OF BLUE OWL’S CAPITAL STOCK

     355  

SECURITIES ACT RESTRICTIONS ON RESALE OF COMMON STOCK

     375  

APPRAISAL RIGHTS

     376  

SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS AND NOMINATIONS

     377  

SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS

     378  

VALIDITY OF COMMON STOCK

     379  

EXPERTS

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have questions about the Business Combination or the Special Meeting, or if you need to obtain copies of the enclosed proxy statement/prospectus, proxy card or other documents incorporated by reference in the proxy statement/prospectus, you may contact Altimar’s proxy solicitor listed below. You will not be charged for any of the documents you request.

Innisfree M&A Incorporated

501 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor

New York, New York 10022

Shareholders may call toll free: (877) 456-3463

Banks and Brokers may call collect:     (212) 750-5833

In order for you to receive timely delivery of the documents in advance of the Special Meeting to be held on              , 2021, you must request the information no later than              business days prior to the date of the Special Meeting, by            , 2021.

For a more detailed description of the information incorporated by reference in the enclosed proxy statement/prospectus and how you may obtain it, see the section captioned “Where You Can Find More Information” beginning on page 380 of the enclosed proxy statement/prospectus.

 

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TRADEMARKS

This document contains references to trademarks and service marks belonging to other entities. Solely for convenience, trademarks and trade names referred to in this proxy statement/prospectus may appear without the ® or symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate, in any way, that the applicable licensor will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, its rights to these trademarks and trade names. We do not intend our use or display of other companies’ trade names, trademarks or service marks to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, any other companies.

 

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SELECTED DEFINITIONS

When used in this proxy statement/prospectus, unless the context otherwise requires:

 

   

“Adjournment Proposal” refers to the Shareholder Proposal to be considered at the Special Meeting to adjourn the Special Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies in the event that there are insufficient votes for the approval of one or more proposals at the Special Meeting.

 

   

“Adjusted EBITDA”, a non-GAAP measure, is used to assess the Company’s ability to service its borrowings. Adjusted EBITDA is derived from and reconciled to, but not equivalent to, its most directly comparable GAAP measure of net income (loss) before income taxes. Adjusted EBITDA represents Distributable Earnings plus (a) interest expense, (b) income tax expense (benefits), and (c) depreciation and amortization.

 

   

“Adjusted Revenues” a non-GAAP measure, is used to assess the net revenue expected to be received by the Company. Adjusted Revenues are derived from and reconciled to, but not equivalent to its most directly comparable GAAP measure of total revenues, net. Adjusted Revenues differ from total revenues computed in accordance with GAAP as it excludes reimbursed expenses and dealer manager revenues, if applicable, that have an offsetting amount included within expenses on the consolidated and combined statement of operations.

 

   

“Adjusted Compensation”, a non-GAAP measure, is used to assess the net cash settled compensation to be paid by the Company. Adjusted Compensation is derived from and reconciled to, but not equivalent to its most directly comparable GAAP measure of compensation and benefits. Adjusted Compensation differs from compensation and benefits computed in accordance with GAAP as it excludes equity compensation expense and compensation and benefits reimbursed through the receipt of administrative revenues. The administrative revenues reflect allocable compensation and expenses incurred by certain professionals of the Company and reimbursed by products managed by the Company.

 

   

Advisers Act refers to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

   

Advisory Charter Proposalsmeans the eight sub-proposals to take effect upon the Closing Date if the Organizational Documents Proposal is approved, consisting of Advisory Charter Proposal A, Advisory Charter Proposal B, Advisory Charter Proposal C, Advisory Charter Proposal D, Advisory Charter Proposal E, Advisory Charter Proposal F, Advisory Charter Proposal G, and Advisory Charter Proposal H.

 

   

“Altimar” refers to Altimar Acquisition Corporation, a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company.

 

   

“Altimar Founders” refers to the Sponsor and certain equityholders of Altimar.

 

   

“Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association” refers to Altimar’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, effective as of October 22, 2020, as may hereafter be amended (attached to the proxy statement/prospectus which forms a part of this registration statement as Annex H).

 

   

“assets under management” or “AUM” refers to the assets that we manage. For Owl Rock’s products, Owl Rock’s AUM represents the sum of total assets (including assets acquired with leverage) of our products; undrawn debt (at the product-level including certain amounts subject to restrictions); and uncalled committed capital (including commitments to products that have yet to commence their investment periods). For Dyal’s funds, AUM represents the sum of capital commitments.

 

   

“AUM not yet paying fees” refers to AUM that is not currently paying fees and is eligible to earn management fees and/or performance income upon deployment.

 

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“available capital” (also referred to as “dry powder”) is comprised of uncalled committed capital (including commitments to products that have yet to commence their investment periods); cash and cash equivalents; and, for certain funds and accounts permitting leverage, undrawn debt (at the product-level including certain amounts subject to restrictions).

 

   

“BCA” or “Business Combination Agreement” refers to the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 23, 2020 (as amended by that Amendment to Business Combination Agreement, dated as of January 4, 2021, Second Amendment to Business Combination Agreement, dated as of March 25, 2021, and Third Amendment to Business Combination Agreement, dated as of April 11, 2021, as the same has been or may be further amended, modified, supplemented or waived from time to time in accordance with its terms), by and among Altimar, Owl Rock Capital Group LLC, Owl Rock Feeder, Owl Rock Capital Partners and Neuberger Berman Group LLC (“Neuberger”), substantially in the form attached hereto at Annex C.

 

   

“BDC” refers to a business development company, as regulated under the Investment Company Act.

 

   

“BDC Part I Fees” refers to quarterly performance income on the net investment income of the Owl Rock BDCs, currently ORCC, ORCC II, ORCC III, ORTF and ORCIC, subject to a fixed hurdle rate. These fees are classified as management fees as they are predictable and recurring in nature, not subject to contingent repayment, and cash-settled each quarter.

 

   

“BDC Part II Fees” refers to fees for the Owl Rock BDCs that are paid in arrears as of the end of each calendar year when the cumulative aggregate realized capital gains exceed the cumulative aggregate realized capital losses and aggregate unrealized capital depreciation, less the aggregate amount of BDC Part II Fees paid in all prior years since inception.

 

   

“Blue Owl” refers to Blue Owl Capital Inc., a Delaware corporation and the combined company following the consummation of the Business Combination, and its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

   

“Blue Owl Carry” refers to Blue Owl Capital Carry LP, a Delaware limited partnership.

 

   

“Blue Owl Carry Units” refers to the limited partnership interests in Blue Owl Carry.

 

   

“Blue Owl GP” refers to Blue Owl Capital GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, direct subsidiary of Blue Owl, and general partner of each of Blue Owl Holdings and Blue Owl Carry.

 

   

“Blue Owl Holdings” refers to Blue Owl Capital Holdings LP, a Delaware limited partnership.

 

   

“Blue Owl Holdings Units” refers to the limited partnership interests in Blue Owl Holdings.

 

   

“Blue Owl Operating Group” refers to Blue Owl Carry and Blue Owl Holdings, collectively.

 

   

“Blue Owl Limited Partnership Agreements” refer to the amended and restated limited partnership agreements of Blue Owl Carry and Blue Owl Holdings to be entered into in connection with the Closing, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented or waived from time to time in accordance with their terms.

 

   

“Blue Owl Operating Group Unit” refers to a combination of one Blue Owl Carry Unit and one Blue Owl Holdings Unit.

 

   

“Board” refers to Altimar’s board of directors or Blue Owl’s board of directors, as the context suggests.

 

   

“Business Combination” refers to the transactions contemplated by the BCA.

 

   

“Business Services Platform” refers to the Dyal team that provides strategic services to partner managers.

 

   

“Capital Commitments” refers to the commitments to our funds, including BDCs, as applicable, and the commitments of Dyal, Owl Rock and our respective affiliates.

 

   

“carried interest” or “carried interest allocations” refers to, in carry fund structures, the allocation of gain or profit to the general partner or another affiliated entity or entities of amounts otherwise allocable to the limited partners, commonly referred to as carried interest, as defined in the fund’s investment management or partnership agreements (excluding, for the sake of clarity, incentive fees).

 

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Carried interest is typically calculated for a given fund based on cumulative fund performance. Carried interest entitles the general partner (or an affiliate) to a special allocation of income and gains from a fund, and is typically structured as a net profits interest in the applicable fund. Carried interest is generally calculated on a “realized” basis and the recipient is generally entitled to a carried interest based upon the net realized income and gains often taking into account certain unrealized losses generated by such fund. Net realized income/gains or loss is not netted between or among funds.

 

   

“Cayman Islands Companies Act” refers to the Cayman Islands Companies Act (2020 Revision) of the Cayman Islands as the same may be amended from time to time.

 

   

Class A common stock” refers to the Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company, including any shares of such Class A common stock issuable upon the exercise of any warrant or other right to acquire shares of such Class A common stock.

 

   

Class B common stock” refers to the Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company, including any shares of such Class B common stock issuable upon the exercise of any warrant or other right to acquire shares of such Class B common stock.

 

   

Class C common stock” refers to the Class C common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company, including any shares of such Class C common stock issuable upon the exercise of any warrant or other right to acquire shares of such Class C common stock.

 

   

Class D common stock” refers to the Class D common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company, including any shares of such Class D common stock issuable upon the exercise of any warrant or other right to acquire shares of such Class D common stock.

 

   

Class E common stock” refers to the Class E common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company.

 

   

“Class E-1 common stock” refers to the Class E-1 common stock of the Company.

 

   

“Class E-2 common stock” refers to the Class E-2 common stock of the Company.

 

   

Class F common stock” refers to the Class F common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company.

 

   

“Closing” refers to the closing of the Business Combination.

 

   

“common stock” refers to shares of the Class A common stock, the Class B common stock, the Class C common stock, the Class D common stock, the Class E-1 common stock, the Class E-2 common stock and the Class F common stock, collectively.

 

   

“Company,” “our,” “we” or “us” refers, prior to the Business Combination, to Altimar, Owl Rock or Dyal, as the context suggests, and, following the Business Combination, to Blue Owl.

 

   

“DE” refers to Distributable earnings, a non-GAAP measure, which is used to assess performance and amounts available for dividends to members. DE is derived from and reconciled to, but not equivalent to its most directly comparable GAAP measure of net income (loss) before income taxes. Distributable Earnings is FRE less current income taxes and includes (other than with respect to Owl Rock) net realized gains, realized performance income and performance related compensation. DE differs from income before taxes computed in accordance with GAAP as it adjusts for certain items that we believe are indicative of our ability to make our dividend payments. Our presentation of DE represents our operating performance, as further adjusted for performance income and performance related compensation, as applicable. Management believes that these adjustments enable investors to better understand the Company’s earnings that are available for distribution.

 

   

“DGCL” refers to the Delaware General Corporation Law, as amended.

 

   

“dollars” or “$” refers to U.S. dollars.

 

   

“Domestication” refers to the continuation of Altimar by way of domestication of Altimar into a Delaware corporation, with the ordinary shares of Altimar becoming shares of common stock of the

 

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Delaware corporation under the applicable provisions of the Cayman Islands Companies Act and the DGCL; the term includes all matters and necessary or ancillary changes in order to effect such Domestication, including the adoption of the Proposed Charter (substantially in the form attached hereto at Annex A) consistent with the DGCL and changing the name and registered office of Altimar.

 

   

“Domestication Proposal” refers to the Shareholder Proposal to be considered at the Special Meeting to approve the Domestication.

 

   

Dyal refers, prior to the Business Combination but after giving effect to a pre-Closing reorganization, to Dyal Capital Partners and the entities and personnel comprising the Dyal business of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, and, following the Business Combination, to Dyal Capital Partners, the GP Capital Solutions operating segment of Blue Owl.

 

   

“Dyal Equity Funds” refers to existing funds within the GP Minority Equity Investments strategy: Dyal Capital Partners (A) LP, Dyal Capital Partners (B) LP and Dyal Investment Partners LP and their related feeder, blocker, parallel, alternative investment and holding entities (“Dyal Fund I”); Dyal Capital Partners II (A) LP, Dyal Capital Partners II (B) LP and Dyal II Investment Partners LP and their related feeder, blocker, parallel, alternative investment and holding entities (“Dyal Fund II”), Dyal Capital Partners III (A) LP and Dyal Capital Partners III (B) LP and their related feeder, blocker, parallel, alternative investment and holding entities (“Dyal Fund III”), Dyal Capital Partners IV (A) LP, Dyal Capital Partners IV (B) LP and Dyal Capital Partners IV (C) LP and their related feeder, blocker, parallel, alternative investment and holding entities (“Dyal Fund IV”) and Dyal Capital Partners V (A) LP and Dyal Capital Partners V (B) LP and their related feeder, blocker, parallel, alternative investment and holding entities (“Dyal Fund V”), collectively.

 

   

“Dyal Equityholders” refers to Neuberger, the Dyal Principals and any other holders of Dyal equity interests.

 

   

“Dyal Financing Fund” refers to the existing fund and its related feeder, parallel, alternative investment and holding entities within the GP Debt Financing Investments strategy.

 

   

“Dyal Principals” refers to Michael Rees, Sean Ward and Andrew Laurino.

 

   

“Electing Owl Rock Equityholders” refers to the Owl Rock Equityholders who elect to receive Blue Owl Operating Group Units in connection with the Business Combination in lieu of common stock of Blue Owl.

 

   

“fee paying AUM” or “FPAUM” refers to the AUM from which management fees and/or performance income are earned. For Owl Rock funds, FPAUM is generally comprised of the portfolio value, invested capital, net asset value (“NAV”), or total assets (including assets acquired with leverage, but excluding cash) of the products, as applicable; and the uncalled committed capital (including commitments to products that have yet to commence their investment periods) for products where Owl Rock earns management fees on uncalled committed capital. For Dyal’s products, FPAUM is equal to the sum of the investor capital base from which Dyal earns management and/or performance income, which varies among the Dyal funds. For Dyal’s GP Minority Equity Investments strategy, FPAUM is generally equal to capital commitments during the investment period and the cost of unrealized investments after the investment period. For Dyal’s other strategies, FPAUM is generally equal to investment cost. The investor capital base upon which fees are charged is defined within the respective agreements.

 

   

fee related earnings or FRE, a non-GAAP measure, is used to assess our operating performance by determining whether recurring revenue, primarily consisting of management fees, is sufficient to cover operating expenses and to generate profits. FRE is derived from and reconciled to, but not equivalent to its most directly comparable GAAP measure of net income (loss) before income taxes. FRE differs from income before taxes computed in accordance with GAAP as it adjusts for equity-based compensation, non-controlling interests in subsidiaries of the Company and certain other items that we believe reflects our operating performance. Other than for Owl Rock, the calculation of FRE

 

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also adjusts for performance income, performance related compensation and investment net gains (losses). Management believes that adding these adjustments assist in clarifying stable and predictable cash flows that cover operating expenses and lead to the generation of profits.

 

   

“our funds” refers to the funds, investment vehicles, BDCs, managed accounts and other entities, accounts and investment products that are managed or co-managed by Blue Owl, Owl Rock or Dyal.

 

   

“FIC Assets” refers to the “FIC Assets” described in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements of Owl Rock Group and subsidiaries and Owl Rock Securities.

 

   

“FINRA” refers to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.

 

   

“GAAP” refers to United States generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied.

 

   

“GP Debt Financing strategy” refers to the investment strategy of certain Dyal funds that primarily relates to originating and making collateralized, long-term debt investments, preferred equity investments and structured investments in private capital managers.

 

   

“GP Minority Equity Investments strategy” refers to the investment strategy of certain Dyal funds that primarily relates to acquiring minority equity interests in investment management businesses or fund sponsors.

 

   

“incentive fees” refers to contractual fees or other payments based on a percentage of a fund’s net gains, profits and/or income, which formulation may take into account a preferred return threshold, in each case as described in the fund’s constituent documents (excluding, for the sake of clarity, carried interest allocations). Incentive fees may be calculated based on a combination of realized and unrealized amounts and/or current income.

 

   

“Investment Company Act” refers to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

   

“Investor Rights Agreement” refers to the Investor Rights Agreement, to be entered into between Blue Owl, the Sponsor, the Altimar Founders and certain of the Owl Rock Equityholders and Dyal Equityholders, substantially in the form attached hereto at Annex E, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented or waived from time to time in accordance with its terms.

 

   

“IPO” refers to Altimar’s initial public offering of its Units, Public Shares and Public Warrants pursuant to the IPO registration statement and completed on October 27, 2020.

 

   

“long dated” refers to the contractual life of any finite private fund or managed account of 5 years or more as of the date hereof.

 

   

management fees for Owl Rock refers to fees that it earns for advisory services provided to its funds, which are generally based on a defined percentage of average fair value of gross assets (excluding cash), or average fair value of gross assets (excluding cash) plus undrawn commitments, in the case of the Owl Rock BDCs, or fair value of gross assets (excluding cash), fair value of investments plus undrawn commitments, or invested capital in the case of Owl Rocks private debt funds and managed accounts, and also include BDC Part I Fees. For Dyal, management fees are derived from investment management services provided to private funds and are payable quarterly or semi-annually, at the beginning or end of the service period. For the GP Minority Equity Investments strategy, the fees are generally determined based upon a percentage of capital committed during the investment period, and thereafter generally based on the cost of unrealized investments; or as otherwise defined in the respective agreements. For the other Dyal strategies, the fees are generally determined based upon a percentage of investment cost or as otherwise defined in the respective agreements.

 

   

“Neuberger” refers to Neuberger Berman Group LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

 

   

“NYSE” refers to the New York Stock Exchange.

 

   

“our BDCs” refers to the BDCs managed or co-managed by Blue Owl or Owl Rock BDCs currently managed by Owl Rock and to be managed or co-managed by Blue Owl.

 

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Organizational Documents Proposal” means the proposal to be considered at the Special Meeting to approve and adopt the Proposed Charter and the Proposed Bylaws.

 

   

“Owl Rock” refers, prior to the Business Combination, to Owl Rock Capital and Owl Rock Securities, and, following the Business Combination, Owl Rock Capital together with Owl Rock Securities, the Direct Lending operating segment of Blue Owl.

 

   

“Owl Rock BDCs” refers to Owl Rock Capital Corporation (NYSE: ORCC) (“ORCC”), Owl Rock Capital Corporation II (“ORCC II”), Owl Rock Capital Corporation III (“ORCC III”), Owl Rock Technology Finance Corp. (“ORTF”) and Owl Rock Core Income Corp. (“ORCIC”).

 

   

“Owl Rock Capital” refers to a carve-out of Owl Rock Group and its consolidated operating subsidiaries (which carve-out excludes such operating subsidiaries constituting FIC assets) after giving effect to a pre-Closing reorganization.

 

   

“Owl Rock Capital Partners” refers to Owl Rock Capital Partners LP, a Delaware limited partnership and indirect equityholder in, and managing member of, Owl Rock.

 

   

“Owl Rock Equityholders” refers to the Owl Rock Principals, Owl Rock Feeder and certain other direct and indirect third party holders of equity interests in Owl Rock Capital.

 

   

“Owl Rock Feeder” refers to Owl Rock Capital Feeder LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

 

   

“Owl Rock Group” refers to Owl Rock Capital Group LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

 

   

“Owl Rock Principals” refers to Douglas I. Ostrover, Marc S. Lipschultz, Craig W. Packer and Alan J. Kirshenbaum.

 

   

“Owl Rock Securities” refers to Owl Rock Capital Securities LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Owl Rock Securities is a broker-dealer registered with the SEC, a member of FINRA and the SIPC. Owl Rock Securities is wholly owned by Owl Rock Capital Partners and provides distribution services to Owl Rock.

 

   

partner manager refers to an investment management business or fund sponsor in which the GP Minority Equity Investments strategy funds invests.

 

   

“performance income” refers to income earned or allocated based on the performance of a fund as defined in the product’s investment management or partnership agreements and may be either incentive fees or carried interest allocations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, BDC Part I Fees are generally treated as management fees due to their recurring nature.

 

   

permanent capital refers to capital of our products that do not have ordinary redemption provisions or a requirement to exit investments after a prescribed period of time and to return to investors the proceeds representing the capital invested in such investments, except as required by applicable law or pursuant to redemption requests that can only be made after significant lock-up periods. Such products may be required, or elect, to return all or a portion of capital gains and investment income. Permanent capital may be subject to management fee step downs or roll-offs over time.

 

   

“PIPE Investment” means the private placement pursuant to which PIPE Investors have committed to make a private investment in the aggregate amount of $1,500,000,000 in public equity in the form of Class A common stock on the terms and conditions set forth in the Subscription Agreements.

 

   

“PIPE Investors” refers to the investors that have signed Subscription Agreements.

 

   

“PIPE Securities” refers to the shares of Class A common stock sold to the PIPE Investors pursuant to the Subscription Agreements.

 

   

“portfolio companies” and “portfolio investments” refer to partner managers with which Dyal invests, borrowers of Owl Rock loans, and investments of both platforms and, in certain cases, investment thereby, in each case unless the context indicates otherwise.

 

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“Private Placement Warrants” refers to the warrants acquired by our Sponsor for an aggregate purchase price of $7,000,000 in a private placement simultaneously with the closing of the IPO (including ordinary shares issuable upon conversion thereof).

 

   

“Public Shareholders” refers to the holders of the Public Shares or Public Warrants that were sold in the IPO.

 

   

“Public Shares” refers to the Class A ordinary shares of Altimar, par value $0.0001 per share, issued in the IPO.

 

   

“Public Warrants” refers to the warrants issued in the IPO, entitling the holder thereof to purchase one of Altimar’s Class A ordinary shares at an exercise price of $11.50, subject to adjustment.

 

   

“record date” refers to             , 2021, the date for determining the Altimar shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Special Meeting.

 

   

“Redemption Rights” refer to the rights of the Altimar Public Shareholders to demand redemption of their Public Shares for cash in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association and this proxy statement/prospectus.

 

   

“Reimbursed expenses” refer to expenses reimbursed by Dyal’s private funds, such as travel, and also expenses incurred by Dyal’s Business Services Platform in connection with the provision of strategic support services to partner managers.

 

   

“SEC” refers to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

   

“Securities Act” refers to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

   

“Seller Earnout Securities” refers to the Seller Earnout Shares and the Seller Earnout Units, collectively and as applicable. For the avoidance of doubt, a “Seller Earnout Security” shall refer to either (i) one Seller Earnout Share, in the case of Owl Rock Equityholders who are not Electing Owl Rock Equityholders, or (ii) one Seller Earnout Unit, in the case of Dyal Equityholders and Electing Owl Rock Equityholders, as applicable.

 

   

“Seller Earnout Shares” refers to the Series E-1 common stock and Series E-2 common stock that will be issued to the Owl Rock Equityholders that are not Electing Owl Rock Equityholders in connection with the Business Combination. For the avoidance of doubt, a “Seller Earnout Share” shall refer to either (i) one share of Series E-1 common stock or (ii) one share of Series E-2 common stock, as applicable.

 

   

“Seller Earnout Units” refers to the Series E-1 Units and Series E-2 Units of each of Blue Owl Holdings and Blue Owl Carry that will be issued to the Dyal Equityholders and the Electing Owl Rock Equityholders in connection with the Business Combination in lieu of Seller Earnout Shares.

 

   

“Shareholder Proposals” refer, collectively, (i) the Business Combination Proposal, (ii) the Domestication Proposal, (iii) the Organizational Documents Proposal, (iv) the Advisory Charter Proposals, (v) the Stock Issuance Proposal, (vi) the Business Combination Issuance Proposal, (vii) the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and (viii) the Adjournment Proposal.

 

   

“SIPC” refers to the Securities Investor Protection Corporation.

 

   

“Special Meeting” refers to the extraordinary general meeting of Altimar to be held on                       at          a.m., New York City Time, to vote on matters relating to the Business Combination. The Special Meeting will take place via live webcast at https://www.cstproxy.com/ altimarspac/sm2021 and telephonically by dialing 1-877-770-3647. For the purposes of Altimar’s Amended and Restated Articles of Association, the physical place of meeting will be Boundary Hall, Cricket Square, Grand Cayman, KY1-1102, Cayman Islands.

 

   

“Specified Interests”, with respect to management fees and similar fees, refers to the rights to share in amounts that were granted (a) as a rebate or incentive to a third party investor making a capital commitment in one or more funds, including a seed or foundation investor, (b) to certain new hires or reassigned employees who are primarily dedicated to a new business line not previously engaged in by

 

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Blue Owl or its subsidiaries, or (c) to a third party in connection with a bona fide arms’ length joint venture or bona fide arms’ length arrangement with a third party service provider.

 

   

“Sponsor” refers to Altimar Sponsor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

 

   

“Subscription Agreements” refers to the subscription agreements, dated as of December 23, 2020, by and among Altimar, Neuberger, Owl Rock and the PIPE Investors, pursuant to which Altimar has agreed to issue an aggregate of 150,000,000 shares of Class A common stock to the PIPE Investors immediately before the Closing at a purchase price of $10.00 per share, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented or waived from time to time in accordance with its terms.

 

   

“Tax Receivable Agreement” or “TRA” refers to the Tax Receivable Agreement to be entered into between Blue Owl, Blue Owl GP, the Blue Owl Operating Group entities, the Dyal Equityholders, (including certain Owl Rock Equityholders that sell certain blocker corporations to Blue Owl GP in the Business Combination) at the Closing substantially in the form attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex D, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented or waived from time to time in accordance with its terms.

 

   

“Trust Account” refers to the trust account of Altimar which holds the net proceeds from the IPO and certain of the proceeds from the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, together with interest earned thereon, less amounts released to pay taxes.

 

   

“transfer agent” refers to Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.

 

   

“UBT” refers to Unincorporated Business Tax.

 

   

“Warrant Agent” refers to Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.

 

   

“Warrants” refers to the Public Warrants and the Private Placement Warrants of Altimar.

 

   

“Working Capital” of Owl Rock Capital or the Dyal Business refers to the sum of (a) the cash and current receivables held or accrued as of the time of determination minus (b) the sum of the (i) operating expenses reasonably expected to arise immediately after the time of determination, consistent with past practice, and (ii) anticipated bonuses and other expenses in respect of the periods ending on or prior to the Closing, consistent with past practice.

Many of the terms used in this proxy statement/prospectus, including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Revenues, AUM, DE, FPAUM and FRE, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. In addition, our definitions of AUM and FPAUM are not based on any definition of AUM or FPAUM that is set forth in the agreements governing the investment products that Owl Rock and Dyal manage and may differ from definitions of AUM or FPAUM set forth in other agreements to which Owl Rock or Dyal is a party or definitions used by the SEC or other regulatory bodies. Further, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Revenues, DE and FRE are not measures of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP. We use Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Revenues, DE and FRE as measures of operating performance, not as measures of liquidity. They should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for operating income, net income, operating cash flows, or other income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP. The use of these measures without consideration of related GAAP measures is not adequate due to the adjustments described above. Our management compensates for these limitations by using FRE as supplemental measures to our GAAP results. We present this measure to provide a more complete understanding of our performance as our management measures it. Amounts and percentages throughout this proxy statement/prospectus may reflect rounding adjustments and consequently totals may not appear to sum. For reconciliations of non-GAAP measures used by Owl Rock to Owl Rock’s GAAP results, see “Owl Rocks Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsReconciliation of Consolidated GAAP Financial Measures to Certain Non-GAAP Measures” and for reconciliations of non-GAAP measures used by Dyal to Dyal’s GAAP results, see “Dyals Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsReconciliation of Combined GAAP Financial Measures to Certain Non-GAAP Measures” in this proxy statement/prospectus.

 

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements made in this proxy statement/prospectus and in any document incorporated by reference herein are “forward looking statements.” Statements regarding the potential combination and expectations regarding the combined business are “forward looking statements.” In addition, words such as “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “estimated,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “future,” “propose,” “target,” “goal,” “objective,” “outlook” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the control of the parties, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include:

 

   

our ability to complete the Business Combination, or, if we do not consummate the Business Combination, any other initial business combination;

 

   

the inability to complete the transactions contemplated by the proposed Business Combination due to the failure to satisfy any conditions to closing, including the failure to obtain certain approval of Altimar’s shareholders or Dyal’s limited partners, or the approval by the stockholders of the Owl Rock BDCs of such BDCs’ entry into new investment advisory agreements with their respective investment adviser on substantially similar economic terms;

 

   

the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the BCA, including the failure to satisfy any of the conditions to closing in the Business Combination Agreement;

 

   

the projected financial information, anticipated growth rate and market opportunity of Blue Owl;

 

   

various conflicts of interest that could arise among us, our funds, affiliates, investors and partner managers;

 

   

our success in retaining or recruiting, or changes required in, our officers, key employees or directors following the Business Combination;

 

   

our directors and officers potentially having conflicts of interest with our business or in approving the Business Combination, as a result of which they would receive compensation;

 

   

intense competition and competitive pressures from other companies in the industry in which the combined company will operate;

 

   

factors relating to the business, operations and financial performance of Owl Rock and Dyal, including market conditions and global and economic factors beyond Owl Rock’s and Dyal’s control;

 

   

the impact of COVID-19 and related changes in base interest rates and significant market volatility on our business, our industry and the global economy;

 

   

costs related to the Business Combination;

 

   

the effect of legal, tax and regulatory changes; and

 

   

other factors detailed under the section entitled “Risk Factors.

The forward-looking statements contained in this proxy statement/prospectus and in any document incorporated by reference herein are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and

 

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uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those factors described under the heading “Risk Factors” in this proxy statement/prospectus and in our registration statement on Form S-1 filed in connection with our initial public offering. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

Before you grant your proxy or instruct how your vote should be cast or vote on the Shareholder Proposals to be put to the Special Meeting, you should be aware that the occurrence of the events described in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus may adversely affect Altimar, Owl Rock, Neuberger, or, following the consummation of the Business Combination, Blue Owl.

 

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE BUSINESS COMBINATION

AND THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

The following are answers to certain questions that you may have regarding the Business Combination and the shareholder meeting. We urge you to read carefully the remainder of this proxy statement/prospectus because the information in this section may not provide all the information that might be important to you in determining how to vote. Additional important information is also contained in the annexes to this proxy statement//prospectus.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE BUSINESS COMBINATION

 

Q:

WHAT IS THE BUSINESS COMBINATION?

 

A:

Altimar, Owl Rock Group, Owl Rock Feeder, Owl Rock Capital Partners and Neuberger have entered into the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 23, 2020, pursuant to which, among other things:

 

  (a)

Immediately prior to the Closing, Altimar will change its name to “Blue Owl Capital Inc.” (“Blue Owl”).

 

  (b)

Upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination, the combined company will be organized in an “Up-C” structure. Blue Owl will form a wholly owned subsidiary, Blue Owl GP, which will serve as the sole general partner of two operating partnerships, Blue Owl Holdings and Blue Owl Carry. The Blue Owl Operating Group will directly or indirectly hold substantially all of the consolidated assets and business of Blue Owl as described in clauses (c) and (d) below.

 

  (c)

Blue Owl Holdings will acquire (i) the Owl Rock Business and (ii) the Dyal Capital Partners division of Neuberger (i.e., the Dyal Business) (subject to, in each case, interests representing Specified Interests), and Blue Owl and Blue Owl Holdings will become responsible for all liabilities and obligations related to the Owl Rock Business and the Dyal Business except as specifically described herein; and

 

  (d)

Blue Owl Carry will acquire 15% of the carried interest, incentive fees and any other incentive-based allocations or fees (net of certain investor and third party arrangements) arising in respect of all existing and future Owl Rock and Dyal funds, except that 100% of the fees (net of certain investor and third party arrangements) from the Owl Rock BDCs are being contributed to Blue Owl Holdings as described above. Certain of these amounts to be acquired by Blue Owl Carry may instead be acquired and/or held by Blue Owl Holdings. Blue Owl will not acquire any portion of the carried interest attributable to the Dyal Equity Funds or any portion of the carried interest attributable to existing or future co-investments or secondary transactions related to the Dyal Equity Funds. For clarity, a secondary-transaction vehicle related to a Dyal Equity Fund includes any continuation fund or other fund whose primary purpose is to acquire directly or indirectly all or a portion of the assets of, or interests in, such fund.

 

    

Altimar will hold the Special Meeting to, among other things, obtain the approvals required for the Business Combination and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and you are receiving this proxy statement/prospectus in connection with such meeting. See “The Business Combination Agreement” beginning on page 113. In addition, a copy of the Business Combination Agreement is attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex C. We urge you to read carefully this proxy statement/prospectus and the Business Combination Agreement in their entirety.

 

Q:

WHY AM I RECEIVING THIS DOCUMENT?

 

A:

Altimar is sending this proxy statement /prospectus to its shareholders to help them decide how to vote their shares of Altimar ordinary shares with respect to the matters to be considered at the Special Meeting.

 

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The Business Combination cannot be completed unless Altimar’s shareholders approve the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Organizational Documents Proposal, the Stock Issuance Proposal and the Business Combination Issuance Proposal set forth in this proxy statement/prospectus for their approval. Information about the Special Meeting, the Business Combination and the other business to be considered by shareholders at the Special Meeting is contained in this proxy statement/prospectus.

 

    

This document constitutes a proxy statement of Altimar and a prospectus of Altimar. It is a proxy statement because the board of directors of Altimar is soliciting proxies using this proxy statement/prospectus from its shareholders. It is a prospectus because Altimar, in connection with the Business Combination, is offering shares of Class A common stock in exchange for its outstanding Class A ordinary shares. See “The Business Combination Agreement — Consideration to be Received in the Business Combination”.

 

Q:

WHAT WILL ALTIMAR EQUITYHOLDERS OWN AS A RESULT OF THE BUSINESS COMBINATION?

 

A:

Following completion of the Business Combination, Altimar’s Public Shareholders will own approximately 2.0% of the fully-diluted common equity of Blue Owl (assuming that no shares of Altimar’s Class A ordinary shares are elected to be redeemed by Altimar Public Shareholders). Following the Business Combination, the Owl Rock and Dyal Principals will hold all of the issued and outstanding shares of Blue Owl Class B and Class D common stock and will accordingly hold, until the Sunset Date, 90% of the voting power of Blue Owl’s capital stock on a fully-diluted basis. As such, the Owl Rock and Dyal Principals will be able to effectively control matters submitted to Blue Owl’s stockholders for approval, including the election of directors, amendments of Blue Owl’s organizational documents and any merger, consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of Blue Owl’s assets. Therefore, Blue Owl will qualify as, and intends to elect to be treated as, a “controlled company” upon the consummation of the Business Combination.

 

Q:

WHAT WILL OWL ROCK EQUITYHOLDERS AND DYAL EQUITYHOLDERS RECEIVE IN THE BUSINESS COMBINATION?

 

A:

The aggregate value of the consideration (prior to giving effect to the Seller Earnout Securities to be paid to the current equityholders of Owl Rock Group (the “Owl Rock Equityholders”) and Dyal (the “Dyal Equityholders”) in the Business Combination is approximately $12.15 billion, of which:

 

  (a)

approximately $5,467,500,000 will be paid to the existing Owl Rock Equityholders consisting of: certain cash consideration in the approximate amount of $350,000,000 (subject to adjustment as described below, the “Owl Rock Cash Consideration”), which will be financed with the funds available in the Trust Account and a portion of the proceeds of the PIPE Investment, and the remainder in shares of Class A common stock at a price of $10.00 per share (or, in lieu of such shares of Class A Common Stock for Owl Rock Equityholders making a valid and timely election, in Blue Owl Operating Group Units and vote-only shares of Blue Owl); and

 

  (b)

approximately $6,682,500,000 will be paid to the Dyal Equityholders consisting of: certain cash consideration in the approximate amount of $1,100,000,000 (subject to adjustment as described below, the “Dyal Cash Consideration”), which will be financed with the funds available in the Trust Account and a portion of the proceeds of the PIPE Investment, and the remainder in Blue Owl Operating Group Units and vote-only shares of Blue Owl.

 

    

The Owl Rock Cash Consideration and the Dyal Cash Consideration are each subject to adjustment as further described below under “The Business Combination Agreement — Consideration to be Received in the Business Combination,” with corresponding increases to be made to the Owl Rock Equityholders’ and the Dyal Equityholders’ respective equity consideration (except in the case of a deficit in respect of working capital-like items or the principal amount of indebtedness, in each case as further described below under

 

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  The Business Combination Agreement — Consideration to be Received in the Business Combination”). The portion of the Owl Rock Cash Consideration that would otherwise be payable to certain holders of Class A Units in Owl Rock Group is subject to offset to account for earnout contributions that are payable by such holders to Owl Rock Group for the benefit of Owl Rock Capital Partners as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, as further described below under “Sources and Uses of Funds for the Business Combination.” The Owl Rock Cash Consideration is also subject to an escrow holdback as further described below under “The Business Combination Agreement — Consideration to be Received in the Business Combination.” Owl Rock Feeder, which owns 50.1% of the common interests of Owl Rock Group (but not the FIC Interests) and which is controlled by Owl Rock Capital Partners (the investment vehicle for the Owl Rock Principals), has agreed not to be allocated any portion of the Owl Rock Cash Consideration and instead will receive equity consideration in respect of such portion of the Owl Rock Cash Consideration foregone, in each case without otherwise changing the aggregate cash and equity consideration payable to Owl Rock Equityholders described above. Similarly, one of the Dyal Equityholders that at Closing will be controlled by one or more of the Dyal Principals has agreed to not to be allocated any Dyal Cash Consideration and instead accept additional Blue Owl Operating Group Units and vote-only shares (with the Dyal Cash Consideration then being reallocated solely to the other Dyal Equityholders and without otherwise changing the total aggregate cash and equity consideration payable to Dyal Equityholders described above).

 

    

The Dyal Equityholders will take their continuing equity interests in Blue Owl in the form of Blue Owl Operating Group Units and vote-only shares of Blue Owl. The Owl Rock Equityholders will take their continuing equity interests in Blue Owl in the form of Class A common stock (including, in the case of certain Owl Rock Equityholders who own their interests in Owl Rock Capital through single purpose blockers, via the merger of such blocker with a subsidiary of Blue Owl GP in exchange for Class A common stock and cash) unless they make a valid and timely election to receive their equity interests in the form of Blue Owl Operating Group Units and corresponding vote-only shares of Blue Owl. Owl Rock Feeder has agreed to timely make such an election, and the vote-only shares of Blue Owl common stock issued to Owl Rock Feeder will be, subject to the following sentence, 40% Class C common stock and 60% Class D common stock (i.e., proportionate to Owl Rock Capital Partners’ ownership of Owl Rock Feeder). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the number of shares of Class D common stock issued to Owl Rock Feeder will be subject to increase (with a share-for-share decrease in the number of shares of Class C common stock issued to Owl Rock Feeder) to the extent necessary to ensure that Owl Rock Capital Partners indirectly controls a majority of the voting interest of all Blue Owl common stock immediately after closing of the Business Combination. Except with respect to Owl Rock Feeder, the vote-only Blue Owl common stock issued to any Electing Owl Rock Equityholder will be Class C common stock.

 

    

Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, certain FIC Assets in the form of cash and cash equivalents may be retained within Owl Rock Group (including through its wholly owned subsidiaries, as applicable) to pay transaction expenses and for general corporate purposes. To the extent so retained, cash of Blue Owl GP will be used to pay cash consideration to the holders of “FIC Units” in Owl Rock Group (predominantly Owl Rock Capital Partners, which is held by the Owl Rock Principals).

 

    

In addition to the consideration described above, each Owl Rock Equityholder and each Dyal Equityholder will have the right to receive certain payments from Blue Owl GP under the Tax Receivable Agreement. In addition, 45,000,000 additional shares of Class E common stock and/or Seller Earnout Units (as defined below) in each of Blue Owl Holdings and Blue Owl Carry are being issued to the Owl Rock Equityholders and 55,000,000 Seller Earnout Units in each of Blue Owl Holdings and Blue Owl Carry are being issued to the Dyal Equityholders. The Class E common stock and “Seller Earnout Units” consist of two equal tranches, with one tranche (50% of the total) vesting if the volume-weighted average share price on Blue Owl’s Class A common stock is $12.50 or above for 20 consecutive days within 5 years after the Closing and the second tranche (the remaining 50%) vesting if the volume-weighted average share price on Blue Owl’s Class A common stock is $15.00 or above for 20 consecutive days within 5 years after the Closing.

 

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  The vesting metrics also are achieved if there is a merger, consolidation, tender offer, exchange offer, business combination or sale at or above the relevant vesting metric. The Class E common stock converts automatically into Class A common stock upon vesting and, in connection with the vesting of Seller Earnout Units, shares of Class D common stock (in the case of Owl Rock Principals and Dyal Principals) and shares of Class C common stock (in all other cases) are issued to the holder thereof. The shares of Class E common stock and Seller Earnout Units that have not vested by the fifth anniversary of the Closing shall, automatically and without further action on the part of Blue Owl or any holder of Class E common stock, be transferred to Blue Owl and cancelled for no consideration, and thereafter Blue Owl shall take all necessary action to retire such shares of Class E common stock that are reacquired by Blue Owl and shall not be disposed of out of treasury or otherwise reissued.

 

    

The cash consideration for the Business Combination will be funded through a combination of cash from Altimar and proceeds from the proposed PIPE Investments to occur immediately prior to the closing of the Business Combination.

 

Q:

WHAT EQUITY STAKE WILL CURRENT ALTIMAR EQUITYHOLDERS, OWL ROCK EQUITYHOLDERS AND DYAL EQUITYHOLDERS HOLD IN BLUE OWL IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CONSUMMATION OF THE BUSINESS COMBINATION?

 

    

The following table summarizes the pro forma economic ownership of Class A common stock of the Company (assuming conversion of Class E common stock) and the total economic ownership of the Blue Owl Operating Group (i.e., assuming the exchange of 100% of the Blue Owl Operating Group Units that will be outstanding at Closing for shares of Blue Owl common stock) following the Business Combination under two scenarios based upon the Pro Forma Election Assumptions. For additional information, see “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Information.

 

     Economic Interests in Blue Owl     Economic Interests in Blue Owl
Operating Group(3)
 
     Assuming
No

Redemptions
    Assuming
Maximum
Redemptions(1)
    Assuming
No Redemptions(1)
    Assuming
Maximum
Redemptions(1)
 

Altimar Public Shareholders

     11.4     0.0     2.0     0.0

Sponsor and Independent Directors

     1.9     2.1     0.3     0.3

PIPE Investors

     61.9     69.9     11.1     11.1

Owl Rock and Dyal Equityholders and other Owl Rock Professionals(2)

     24.8     28.0     86.6     88.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100.0     100.0     100.0     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Assumes that all 27.5 million Public Shares are redeemed in connection with the Business Combination.

(2)

Represents the exercise of vested restricted stock units at December 31, 2020 in which the cash settled award converts into 9.05 million shares of Class A common stock upon exercise of the units. Please refer to “Owl Rock Capital and Subsidiaries and Owl Rock Capital Securities LLC Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements” within this proxy statement/prospectus for more information.

(3)

Assumes the exchange of 100% of the Blue Owl Operating Group Units that will be outstanding at Closing for shares of Blue Owl common stock. Please refer to “The Business Combination Agreement—Related Agreements—Exchange Agreement” for more information.

 

    

Blue Owl’s common stock will consist of six classes: (i) economic, “low-vote” shares of Class A common stock, (ii) economic, “high-vote” shares of Class B common stock, (iii) non-economic (other than the right to receive par value in the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Blue Owl), “low-vote” shares of Class C common stock, (iv) non-economic (other than the right to receive par value in the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Blue Owl), “high-vote” shares of Class D common stock, (v) economic (upon conversion to Class A common stock), “no-vote” (other than as required by law) shares of Class E common stock, which shall consist of two series: Series E-1 common stock and Series E-2 common stock, and (vi) Class F common stock, which shall automatically convert into shares of Class A common stock in connection with the Closing (other than certain shares subject to forfeiture pursuant to the terms of the Forfeiture and Support Agreement). Each share of Class A common stock and Class C common stock is

 

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  entitled to one vote per share, with the Class C common stock being held by holders of Blue Owl Operating Group Units, other than the Owl Rock Principals and the Dyal Principals (each of whom will hold Class D common stock immediately following the Closing). Together, the Class B common stock and Class D common stock will represent 90% of the total voting power of all shares of capital stock of Blue Owl (including shares issued in the future) until such time as the Owl Rock Principals, Dyal Principals and certain entities controlled by them, including their permitted transferees (such as charitable trusts and estate planning vehicles), own less than 25% of their aggregate ownership as of immediately after the Closing (the “Sunset Date”), with the foregoing determination taking into account certain considerations more fully described in the Proposed Charter. On the Sunset Date, all Class B common stock and Class D common stock will automatically convert into Class A common stock or Class C common stock, respectively.

 

    

Until the Sunset Date, as holders of our Class B common stock and Class D common stock (as applicable), the Owl Rock Principals and Dyal Principals will be the beneficial owners of 90% of the voting control of our outstanding capital stock, as a result of which the Owl Rock Principals and Dyal Principals will have the power to elect a majority of Blue Owl’s directors. Pursuant to the New York Stock Exchange listing standards, a company of which more than 50% of the voting power for the election of directors is held by an individual, a group or another company qualifies as a “controlled company.” See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to our Structure and Governance — Blue Owl will qualify as, and intends to elect to be treated as, a “controlled company” within the meaning of the NYSE listing standards and, as a result, our stockholders may not have certain corporate governance protections that are available to stockholders of companies that are not controlled companies.

 

Q:

WHEN WILL THE BUSINESS COMBINATION BE COMPLETED?

 

A:

The parties currently expect that the Business Combination will be completed during the first half of 2021. However, none of Altimar, Owl Rock and Neuberger can assure you of when or if the Business Combination will be completed, and it is possible that factors outside of the control of the companies could result in the Business Combination being completed at a different time or not at all. See “Risk Factors - Risks Related to the Business Combination and Altimar - If the conditions to the Business Combination Agreement are not met, or suits to enjoin the transaction are successful, the Business Combination may not occur.” The outside date for consummation of the Business Combination is September 23, 2021 (subject to certain extensions up to a total of three months). Altimar must first obtain the approval of Altimar shareholders for each of the Condition Precedent Proposals), Owl Rock must obtain the approval of the stockholders of each of the Owl Rock BDCs of such BDC’s entry into a new investment advisory agreement with its respective investment adviser on substantially similar economic terms; Dyal and Owl Rock must obtain the approval of certain matters related to the Business Combination by the limited partners and/or advisory committees for each of Owl Rock’s and Dyal’s private investment funds (excluding certain managed accounts and co-investment vehicles where consent will be sought but not required as a condition to closing) and Altimar, Owl Rock and Neuberger must also first obtain certain necessary regulatory approvals and satisfy other closing conditions. See “The Business Combination Agreement — Conditions to Closing of the Business Combination Agreement” beginning on page 136.

 

Q:

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE BUSINESS COMBINATION IS NOT COMPLETED?

 

A:

If Altimar does not complete the Business Combination with Owl Rock and Dyal for any reason, Altimar would search for another target business with which to complete a business combination. If Altimar does not complete the Business Combination with Owl Rock and Dyal or a business combination with another target business by October 27, 2022, Altimar must redeem 100% of the outstanding Class A ordinary shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the amount then held in the Trust Account (less income taxes paid or payable, if any, and up to $100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses) divided by the number of then outstanding Class A ordinary shares. The Sponsor has no redemption rights in the event a business combination is not effected in the required time period and, accordingly, their founder shares will be

 

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  worthless. Additionally, in the event of such liquidation, there will be no distribution with respect to Altimar’s outstanding warrants. Accordingly, such warrants will expire worthless.

 

Q:

WHAT IS THE POTENTIAL IMPACT ON THE BUSINESS COMBINATION OF LAWSUITS RELATED TO THE BUSINESS COMBINATION?

 

A:

Sixth Street Partners, a partner manager of Dyal Fund III, filed suit in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware on February 12, 2021 against Dyal Capital Partners III (A) LP, Dyal Capital Partners III (B) LP, NB Dyal Associates III LP, NB Dyal GP Holdings LLC, Dyal III SLP LP, NB Alternatives GP Holdings LLC, NB Alternatives Advisers LLC, Neuberger Berman AA LLC, and Neuberger Berman seeking to enjoin the completion of the Business Combination on the basis that the Business Combination violates the restrictions on transfer set forth in the investment agreement between Sixth Street Partners and Dyal Fund III and alleging, in the alternative, a claim of tortious interference with contract against certain defendants. The action is captioned Sixth Street Partners Management Company, L.P., et. al v. Dyal Capital Partners III (A) LP, et. al., C.A. No. 2021 – 0127 – MTZ (Del. Ch.). On April 20, 2021, the Delaware Court of Chancery denied the application for an injunction with respect to both claims, noting that Sixth Street was unlikely to succeed on the merits of the case with respect to either the violation of the restrictions on transfer or the tortious interference claim. Plaintiffs may request a discretionary interlocutory appeal.

Additionally, affiliates of Golub Capital Partners (collectively “Golub”), a partner manager of Dyal Fund IV, filed suit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, on February 23, 2021 against Dyal Capital Partners Mirror Aggregator (A) LP, Dyal Capital Partners Mirror Aggregator (B-GIM) LP, Dyal Capital Partners Mirror Aggregator (B-GGP) LP, NB Dyal IV Advisers LLC, and NB Dyal GP Holdings LLC, Neuberger Berman, and NB Alternatives Advisers LLC likewise seeking to enjoin the completion of the Business Combination on the basis that the Business Combination violates the restrictions on transfer set forth in the investment agreement between Golub and Dyal Fund IV and asserting a claim of tortious interference with contract against certain defendants in the alternative. The action is captioned GCDM Holdings LP, et al. v. Dyal Capital Partners Mirror Aggregator (A) LP, et al., Index No. 651226/2021 (Sup. Ct. New York Cnty.). Golub has also since initiated an arbitration regarding similar claims. On April 2, 2021, the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, denied the application for an injunction with respect to both claims, noting that Golub was unlikely to succeed on the merits of the case with respect to either the violation of the restrictions on transfer or the tortious interference claim. The ruling is subject to appeal.

Neuberger Berman and Dyal are vigorously defending these suits and they believe that the suits and the requests for injunctive relief are meritless. Nevertheless, the presence of these suits or other similar suits that may be filed may, if successful, preclude the consummation of the Business Combination or result in money damages (which have not been sought to date) or result in other costs and, even if Neuberger Berman and Dyal ultimately prevail, may delay the transaction, including with the consequences described above. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to the Business Combination and Altimar — If the conditions to the Business Combination Agreement are not met, or suits to enjoin the transaction are successful, the Business Combination may not occur.”

In addition to the litigation proceedings described above, certain purported Altimar stockholders have filed lawsuits in connection with the Business Combination alleging breaches of fiduciary duty. Altimar has also received a demand letter and a threatened complaint that allege substantially the same issues. Altimar believes that these pending and threatened lawsuits are without merit and intends to defend the matters vigorously.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT ALTIMAR’S EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

 

Q:

WHAT AM I BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON AND WHY IS THIS APPROVAL NECESSARY?

 

A:

Altimar shareholders are being asked to vote on the following Shareholder Proposals:

 

  1.

the Business Combination Proposal;

 

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the Domestication Proposal;

  3.

the Organizational Documents Proposal;

  4.

the Advisory Charter Proposals;

  5.

the Stock Issuance Proposal;

  6.

the Business Combination Issuance Proposal;

  7.

the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal; and

  8.

the Adjournment Proposal.

 

    

The Business Combination is conditioned upon the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Organizational Documents Proposal, the Stock Issuance Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, and the Business Combination Issuance Proposal, subject to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement. The Business Combination is not conditioned on the Advisory Charter Proposals or the Adjournment Proposal. If the Business Combination Proposal is not approved, the other proposals (except the Adjournment Proposal) will not be presented to the shareholders for a vote.

 

Q:

WHY IS ALTIMAR PROPOSING THE BUSINESS COMBINATION?

 

A:

Altimar was incorporated to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities (each, a “business combination”).

 

    

On October 27, 2020, Altimar completed its IPO, generating gross proceeds of $250,000,000. Subsequently, on November 5, 2020, the underwriter partially exercised its over-allotment option, resulting in an additional $25,000,000 in gross proceeds. Since Altimar’s initial public offering, Altimar’s activity has been limited to the evaluation of business combination candidates.

 

    

Owl Rock is a leading alternative asset management firm focused on providing direct lending solutions to U.S. middle market companies with approximately $27.1 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2020.

 

    

Dyal is a leading capital solutions provider to large, multi-product private capital managers. Dyal manages funds that seek to acquire minority equity stakes in, or provide debt financing to, established alternative asset managers worldwide. As of December 31, 2020, Dyal managed approximately $23.8 billion in AUM.

 

    

The board of directors for each of Altimar and Neuberger Berman, as well as the executive committee of Owl Rock, have unanimously approved the proposed transaction. The proposed Business Combination will bring together two industry leading investment platforms to position the Company to be a differentiated provider of holistic solutions to the alternative asset management community.

 

    

Based on its due diligence investigations of Owl Rock and Dyal and the industry in which they operate, including the financial and other information provided by Owl Rock and Dyal in the course of their negotiations in connection with the Business Combination Agreement, Altimar believes that Blue Owl will have a uniquely attractive financial profile due to its combination of strong growth and margins with a focus on permanent capital and FRE. Specifically, the combined company will have over $45.0 billion in combined assets under management, 92% of which would be permanent capital, and initially will derive most of its distributable earnings from FRE, which allows for enhanced predictability of earnings. As a result, Altimar believes that Blue Owl will be well positioned to grow its asset base and distributable earnings due to the complementary client relationships and skill sets of Dyal and Owl Rock, which we believe will further enable new product expansion, and that the Business Combination with Owl Rock and Dyal will provide Altimar shareholders with an opportunity to participate in the ownership of a company with significant growth potential.

 

Q:

DID THE ALTIMAR BOARD OBTAIN A THIRD-PARTY VALUATION OR FAIRNESS OPINION IN DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE BUSINESS COMBINATION?

 

A:

The Board did not obtain a third-party valuation or fairness opinion in connection with their determination to approve the Business Combination.

 

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Altimar’s officers, directors and advisors have substantial experience in evaluating the operating and financial merits of companies from a wide range of industries and concluded that their experience and backgrounds, together with the experience and sector expertise of Altimar’s financial advisors, enabled them to make the necessary analyses and determinations regarding the Business Combination. In addition, Altimar’s officers, directors and advisors have substantial experience with mergers and acquisitions. Accordingly, investors will be relying solely on the judgment of Altimar’s officers, board of directors and advisors in valuing Owl Rock’s and Dyal’s businesses.

 

Q:

DO I HAVE REDEMPTION RIGHTS?

 

A:

If you are a holder of Class A ordinary shares, you have the right to demand that Altimar redeem such shares for a pro rata portion of the cash held in the Trust Account, which holds the proceeds of Altimar’s IPO, as of two business days prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Proposal (including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account and not previously released to Altimar to pay its taxes) upon the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (such rights, “redemption rights”).

 

    

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a holder of Class A ordinary shares, together with any affiliate of such holder or any other person with whom such holder is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), will be restricted from seeking redemption with respect to more than 15% of the Class A ordinary shares. Accordingly, all Class A ordinary shares in excess of 15% held by a Public Shareholder, together with any affiliate of such holder or any other person with whom such holder is acting in concert or as a “group”, will not be redeemed.

 

    

If passed, the Organizational Documents Proposal would remove the requirement that Altimar have at least $5,000,001 of net tangible assets after giving effect to the redemption of all such shares.

 

Q:

WILL HOW I VOTE AFFECT MY ABILITY TO EXERCISE REDEMPTION RIGHTS?

 

A:

No. You may exercise your redemption rights whether you vote your Class A ordinary shares for or against, or whether you abstain from voting on, the Business Combination Proposal or any other Shareholder Proposal. As a result, the Business Combination Proposal can be approved by shareholders who will redeem their Class A ordinary shares and no longer remain shareholders and the Business Combination may be consummated even though the funds available from the Trust Account and the number of Public Shareholders are substantially reduced as a result of redemptions by Public Shareholders. Also, with fewer Class A ordinary shares and Public Shareholders, the trading market for Altimar Class A ordinary shares may be less liquid than the market for Altimar Class A ordinary shares prior to the Business Combination and Altimar may not be able to meet the listing standards of a national securities exchange. In addition, with fewer funds available from the Trust Account, the capital infusion from the Trust Account into Owl Rock’s and/or Dyal’s businesses will be reduced.

 

Q:

HOW DO I EXERCISE MY REDEMPTION RIGHTS?

 

A:

If you are a holder of Class A ordinary shares and wish to exercise your redemption rights, you must demand that Altimar redeem your shares for cash no later than the second business day preceding the vote on the Business Combination Proposal by delivering your share certificates (if any) and other redemption forms to Altimar’s transfer agent physically or electronically using Depository Trust Company’s DWAC (Deposit and Withdrawal at Custodian) system prior to the vote at the Special Meeting. Holders of units must elect to separate the underlying Class A ordinary shares and public warrants prior to exercising redemption rights with respect to the Class A ordinary shares. If holders hold their units in an account at a brokerage firm or bank, holders must notify their broker or bank that they elect to separate the units into underlying Class A ordinary shares and public warrants, or if a holder holds units registered in its own name, the holder must contact Continental Transfer & Trust Company Trust, LLC, Altimar’s transfer agent,

 

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  directly and instruct them to do so. Any holder of Class A ordinary shares will be entitled to demand that such holder’s shares be redeemed for a full pro rata portion of the amount then in the Trust Account (which, for illustrative purposes, was approximately $        , or approximately $         per Class A ordinary share, as of             , 2021, the record date). Such amount, including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account and not previously released to Altimar to pay its taxes, if any (less up to $100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses), will be paid promptly upon consummation of the Business Combination. However, the proceeds deposited in the Trust Account could become subject to the claims of Altimar’s creditors, if any, which could have priority over the claims of Altimar’s Public Shareholders, regardless of whether such Public Shareholders vote for or against the Business Combination Proposal. Therefore, the per-share distribution from the Trust Account in such a situation may be less than originally anticipated due to such claims. Your vote on any Shareholder Proposal will have no impact on the amount you will receive upon exercise of your redemption rights.

 

    

Any request for redemption made by a holder of Class A ordinary shares may not be withdrawn once submitted to Altimar unless the board of directors of Altimar determines (in its sole discretion) to permit the withdrawal of such redemption request (which it may do in whole or in part).

 

    

Any corrected or changed proxy card or written demand of redemption rights must be received by Altimar’s transfer agent prior to the vote taken on the Business Combination Proposal at the Special Meeting. No demand for redemption will be honored unless the holder’s share certificates (if any) and other redemption forms have been delivered (either physically or electronically) to the transfer agent prior to the vote at the Special Meeting.

 

    

If a holder of Class A ordinary shares properly makes a request for redemption and the certificates for the Class A ordinary shares (if any) along with the redemption forms are delivered as described to Altimar’s transfer agent as described herein, then, if the Business Combination is consummated, Altimar will redeem these shares for a pro rata portion of funds deposited in the Trust Account. If you exercise your redemption rights, then you will be exchanging your Class A ordinary shares for cash.

 

Q:

WHAT ARE THE U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF EXERCISING MY REDEMPTION RIGHTS?

 

A:

We expect that a U.S. holder (as defined in “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations — U.S. Holders” below) that exercises its redemption rights to receive cash from the Trust Account in exchange for its public shares will generally be treated as selling such public shares resulting in the recognition of capital gain or capital loss. There may be certain circumstances in which the redemption may be treated as a distribution for U.S. federal income tax purposes depending on the amount of Blue Owl common stock that a U.S. holder owns or is deemed to own (including through the ownership of Blue Owl warrants). For a more complete discussion of the U.S. federal income tax considerations of an exercise of redemption rights, see “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations”.

 

    

Additionally, because the Domestication will occur immediately prior to the redemption of U.S. holders that exercise redemption rights, U.S. holders exercising redemption rights will be subject to the potential tax consequences of Section 367 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and the potential tax consequences of the rules applicable to a company treated as a “passive foreign investment company” (“PFIC”), as a result of the Domestication. The tax consequences of exercising redemption rights are discussed more fully below under “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations — U.S. Holders — Effect to U.S. Holders of Altimar Ordinary Shares Exercising Redemption Rights” beginning on page 202.

 

Q:

DO I HAVE APPRAISAL RIGHTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION AND THE PROPOSED DOMESTICATION?

 

A:

No. Neither Altimar shareholders nor Altimar warrantholders have appraisal rights in connection with the Business Combination or the Domestication under Cayman Islands law or under the DGCL.

 

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Q:

WHY IS ALTIMAR PROPOSING THE DOMESTICATION?

 

A:

The Board believes that there are significant advantages to Blue Owl that will arise as a result of a change of domicile to Delaware, including, (i) the prominence, predictability and flexibility of Delaware law, (ii) Delaware’s well-established principles of corporate governance and (iii) the increased ability for Delaware corporations to attract and retain qualified directors, each of the foregoing as discussed in greater detail in the section entitled “Proposal No. 2 — The Domestication Proposal — Reasons for the Domestication.” The Board believes that any direct benefit that Delaware law provides to a corporation also indirectly benefits shareholders, who are the owners of the corporation. Additionally, Neuberger and Owl Rock have required the Domestication as a condition to consummating the Business Combination.

 

    

To effect the Domestication, Altimar will file a notice of deregistration with the Cayman Islands Registrar of Companies, together with the necessary accompanying documents, and file a certificate of incorporation and a certificate of corporate domestication with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, under which Altimar will be domesticated and continue as a Delaware corporation, at which time Altimar will change its name to “Blue Owl Capital Inc.”

 

    

The approval of the Domestication Proposal is a condition to the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement. The approval of the Domestication Proposal requires a special resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the ordinary shares who, being present and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting, vote at the Special Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes, while considered present for the purposes of establishing a quorum, will not count as a vote cast at the Special Meeting.

 

Q:

HOW WILL THE DOMESTICATION AFFECT MY PUBLIC SHARES, PUBLIC WARRANTS AND UNITS?

 

A:

On the effective date of the Domestication, (a) each outstanding Class A ordinary share will automatically convert into one share of Blue Owl Class A common stock, (b) each outstanding Class B ordinary share will automatically convert into one share of Blue Owl Class F common stock and (c) the outstanding warrants to purchase Class A ordinary shares will automatically become exercisable for shares of Blue Owl Class A common stock. The terms of the Class F common stock will be substantially identical to the terms of the Class B ordinary shares. At a moment in time after the effectiveness of the Domestication and before the closing of the Business Combination, each outstanding unit of Altimar (each of which consists of one share of Altimar Class A ordinary shares and one-third of one warrant to purchase one share of Altimar Class A ordinary shares) will be separated into its component common stock and warrant. Such warrants will become exercisable into shares of Class A common stock any time after the later of the one year following the completion of Altimar’s IPO and 30 days following the completion of the Business Combination.

 

Q:

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE FUNDS DEPOSITED IN THE TRUST ACCOUNT AFTER CONSUMMATION OF THE BUSINESS COMBINATION?

 

A:

The net proceeds of Altimar’s initial public offering, together with funds raised from the private sale of warrants simultaneously with the consummation of Altimar’s initial public offering, was placed in the Trust Account immediately following Altimar’s initial public offering. After consummation of the Business Combination, the funds in the Trust Account will be used to pay holders of the Class A ordinary shares who exercise redemption rights, to pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Business Combination (including aggregate fees of approximately $9,625,000 as deferred underwriting commissions related to Altimar’s initial public offering) and, together with the proceeds of the PIPE Investment, to pay the Cash Consideration and for Blue Owl’s working capital and general corporate purposes.

 

Q:

WHAT ARE THE U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE DOMESTICATION?

 

A:

As discussed more fully under “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations” below, it is intended that the Domestication qualify as a tax-free reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(l)(F) of the

 

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  Code. However, due to the absence of direct guidance on the application of Section 368(a)(1)(F) to a statutory conversion of a corporation holding only investment-type assets such as Altimar, this result is not entirely clear. Assuming that the Domestication so qualifies, U.S. holders (as defined in “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations — U.S. Holders” below) of Altimar ordinary shares will be subject to Section 367(b) of the Code and, as a result:

 

   

A U.S. holder of Altimar ordinary shares whose Altimar ordinary shares have a fair market value of less than $50,000 at the time of the Domestication should not recognize any gain or loss and generally should not be required to include any part of Altimar’s earnings in income;

 

   

A U.S. holder of Altimar ordinary shares whose Altimar ordinary shares have a fair market value of $50,000 or more on the date of the Domestication, but who at the time of the Domestication owns (actually and constructively) less than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of Altimar ordinary shares entitled to vote and less than 10% of the total value of all classes of Altimar ordinary shares will generally recognize gain (but not loss) as a result of the Domestication. As an alternative to recognizing gain, such U.S. holders may file an election to include in income as a dividend earnings and profits (as defined in the U.S. Treasury regulations (“Treasury Regulations”) under Section 367 of the Code) attributable to its Altimar ordinary shares provided certain other requirements are satisfied. Altimar does not expect that Altimar’s cumulative earnings and profits will be material at the time of the Domestication.

 

   

A U.S. holder of Altimar ordinary shares who at the time of the Domestication owns (actually and constructively) 10% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of Altimar ordinary shares or 10% of the total value of all classes of Altimar Shares entitled to vote will generally be required to include in income as a dividend earnings and profits (as defined in the Treasury Regulations under Section 367 of the Code) attributable to its Altimar ordinary shares. Altimar does not expect that Altimar’s cumulative earnings and profits will be material at the time of domestication.

 

    

As discussed further under “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations” below, Altimar believes that it is likely classified as a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In the event that Altimar is considered a PFIC then, notwithstanding the foregoing U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Domestication, proposed Treasury Regulations under Section 1291(f) of the Code (which have a retroactive effective date), if finalized in their current form, generally would require a U.S. holder to recognize gain as a result of the Domestication. Any such gain would be taxed as ordinary income and an interest charge would apply based on a complex set of rules. However, it is difficult to predict whether, in what form, and with what effective date, final Treasury Regulations under Section 1291(f) of the Code will be adopted. Importantly, however, U.S. holders that make or have made certain elections discussed further under “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations — U.S. Holders — PFIC Considerations” with respect to their Altimar ordinary shares are generally not subject to the same gain recognition rules under the currently proposed Treasury Regulations under Section 1291(f) of the Code. For a more complete discussion of the potential application of the PFIC rules to U.S. holders as a result of the Domestication, see “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations — U.S. Holders — PFIC Considerations”.

 

    

Additionally, the Domestication may cause non-U.S. holders (as defined in “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations — Non-U.S. Holders” below) to become subject to U.S. federal income withholding taxes on any dividends in respect of such non-U.S. holder’s Blue Owl common stock (or warrants) subsequent to the Domestication.

 

    

The tax consequences of the Domestication are complex and will depend on a holder’s particular circumstances. All holders are strongly urged to consult their tax advisor for a full description and understanding of the tax consequences of the Domestication, including the applicability and effect of U.S. federal, state, local and foreign income and other tax laws. For a more complete discussion of the U.S. federal income tax considerations of the Domestication, see “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations”.

 

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Q:

HOW DOES THE SPONSOR INTEND TO VOTE ON THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS?

 

A:

The Sponsor owns of record and is entitled to vote an aggregate of approximately 19.36% of the outstanding shares of Altimar ordinary shares. The Sponsor has agreed to vote any founder shares and any Class A ordinary shares held by it as of the record date in favor of the Shareholder Proposals. See “The Business Combination Agreement — Related Agreements — Forfeiture and Support Agreement”. In addition, pursuant to the Forfeiture and Support Agreement executed by the Sponsor on December 23, 2020 in connection with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, the Sponsor has agreed to vote all of its Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares (i) in favor of Shareholder Proposals 1-7 (including the Advisory Charter Proposals) (ii) against any action, proposal, transaction or agreement that could reasonably be expected to result in a breach of any covenant, representation or warranty or any other obligation or agreement of the Company under the Business Combination Agreement; and (iii) against (A) any proposal or offer from any Person concerning (1) a merger, consolidation, liquidation, recapitalization, share exchange or other business combination transaction involving the Company, or (2) the issuance or acquisition of shares of capital stock or other equity securities of the Company (other than as contemplated or permitted by the Business Combination Agreement); and (B) any action, proposal, transaction or agreement that would reasonably be expected to impede the fulfillment of the Company’s conditions under the Business Combination Agreement or change in any manner the voting rights of any class of shares of the Company (including any amendments to the Company’s governing documents, other than in connection with the Domestication or as otherwise contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement). See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions — Forfeiture and Support Agreement.”

 

Q:

WHAT CONSTITUTES A QUORUM AT THE SPECIAL MEETING?

 

A:

The holders of a majority of the voting power of the issued and outstanding Altimar ordinary shares entitled to vote at the Special Meeting must be present, in person or virtually or represented by proxy, at the Special Meeting to constitute a quorum and in order to conduct business at the Special Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted as present for the purpose of determining a quorum. The holders of the founder shares, who currently own approximately 20% of the issued and outstanding shares of Altimar ordinary shares, will count towards this quorum. In the absence of a quorum, the chairman of the Special Meeting has power to adjourn the Special Meeting. As of the record date for the Special Meeting, 17,187,501 shares of Altimar ordinary shares would be required to achieve a quorum.

 

Q:

WHAT VOTE IS REQUIRED TO APPROVE EACH PROPOSAL AT THE SPECIAL MEETING?

 

A:

The Business Combination Proposal: The approval of the Business Combination Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the ordinary shares who, being present and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting, vote at the Special Meeting. Altimar shareholders must approve the Business Combination Proposal in order for the Business Combination to occur. If Altimar shareholders fail to approve the Business Combination Proposal, the Business Combination will not occur. Pursuant to the IPO Letter Agreement and as further discussed in the section entitled “The Business Combination Agreement — Related Agreements — Forfeiture and Support Agreement,” the Sponsor and Altimar’s officers and directors have agreed to vote shares representing approximately 20% of the aggregate voting power of the Altimar ordinary shares in favor of the Business Combination Proposal.

 

    

The Domestication Proposal: The approval of the Domestication Proposal requires a special resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the ordinary shares who, being present and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting, vote at the Special Meeting. The Domestication Proposal is conditioned on the approval of the Business Combination Proposal. Therefore, if the Business Combination Proposal is not approved, the Domestication Proposal will have no effect, even if approved by Altimar’s Public Shareholders. Pursuant to the IPO Letter Agreement, the Sponsor and

 

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  Altimar’s officers and directors have agreed to vote shares representing approximately 20% of the aggregate voting power of the Altimar ordinary shares in favor of the Domestication Proposal.

 

    

The Organizational Documents Proposal: The approval of the Organizational Documents Proposal requires a special resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the ordinary shares who, being present and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting, vote at the Special Meeting. The Organizational Documents Proposal is conditioned on the approval of the Domestication Proposal, and, therefore, also conditioned on approval of the Business Combination Proposal. Therefore, if the Business Combination Proposal or the Domestication Proposal is not approved, the Organizational Documents Proposal will have no effect, even if approved by Altimar’s Public Shareholders. Pursuant to the Forfeiture and Support Agreement, the Sponsor and Altimar’s officers and directors have agreed to vote shares representing approximately 20% of the aggregate voting power of the Altimar ordinary shares in favor of the Organizational Documents Proposal.

 

    

The Advisory Charter Proposals: The approval of any of the Advisory Charter Proposals is not otherwise required by Cayman Islands law or Delaware law separate and apart from the Organizational Documents Proposal, but pursuant to SEC guidance, Altimar is required to submit these provisions to its stockholders separately for approval. However, the stockholder votes regarding these proposals are advisory votes, and are not binding on Altimar or the Altimar Board (separate and apart from the approval of the Organizational Documents Proposal). Furthermore, the Business Combination is not conditioned on the separate approval of the Advisory Charter Proposals (separate and apart from approval of the Organizational Documents Proposal).

 

    

The Stock Issuance Proposal: The approval of the Stock Issuance Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the ordinary shares who, being present and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting, vote at the Special Meeting. The Stock Issuance Proposal is conditioned on the approval of the Organizational Documents Proposal, and, therefore, also conditioned on approval of the Domestication Proposal and the Business Combination Proposal. Therefore, if any of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal or the Organizational Documents Proposal is not approved, the Stock Issuance Proposal will have no effect, even if approved by Altimar’s Public Shareholders. Pursuant to the IPO Letter Agreement, the Sponsor and Altimar’s officers and directors have agreed to vote shares representing approximately 20% of the aggregate voting power of the Altimar ordinary shares in favor of the Stock Issuance Proposal.

 

    

The Business Combination Issuance Proposal: The approval of the Business Combination Issuance Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the ordinary shares who, being present and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting, vote at the Special Meeting. The Business Combination Issuance Proposal is conditioned on the approval of the Stock Issuance Proposal and, therefore, also conditioned on the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Organizational Documents Proposal and the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal. Therefore, if any of those Shareholder Proposals is not approved, the Business Combination Issuance Proposal will have no effect, even if approved by Altimar’s Public Shareholders. Pursuant to the IPO Letter Agreement, the Sponsor and Altimar’s officers and directors have agreed to vote shares representing approximately 20% of the aggregate voting power of the Altimar ordinary shares in favor of the Business Combination Issuance Proposal.

 

    

The Equity Incentive Plan Proposal: The approval of the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal requires an ordinary resolution, being the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the ordinary shares who, being present and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting, vote at the Special Meeting. The Equity Incentive Plan Proposal is conditioned on the approval of the Business Combination Issuance Proposal and, therefore, also conditioned on the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Organizational Documents Proposals and Stock Issuance Proposal. Therefore, if any of those proposals is not approved, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal will have no effect, even if approved by Altimar’s Public Shareholders. Pursuant to the Forfeiture and Support Agreement, the Sponsor and Altimar’s officers and directors have agreed to vote shares representing approximately 20% of the aggregate voting power of the Altimar ordinary shares in favor of the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal.

 

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The Adjournment Proposal: The approval of the Adjournment Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the ordinary shares who, being present and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting, vote at the Special Meeting. The Adjournment Proposal is not conditioned upon any other Shareholder Proposal.

 

Q:

DO ANY OF ALTIMAR’S DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS HAVE INTERESTS IN THE BUSINESS COMBINATION THAT MAY DIFFER FROM OR BE IN ADDITION TO THE INTERESTS OF ALTIMAR SHAREHOLDERS?

 

A:

Altimar’s executive officers and certain non-employee directors may have interests in the Business Combination that may be different from, or in addition to, the interests of Altimar’s shareholders generally. The Altimar board of directors was aware of and considered these interests to the extent such interests existed at the time, among other matters, in approving the Business Combination Agreement and in recommending that the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby be approved by the shareholders of Altimar. See “The Business Combination Proposal — Interests of Altimar Directors and Officers in the Business Combination” beginning on page 164 of this proxy statement/prospectus.

 

    

For additional information regarding pre-existing relationships between certain of the parties to the Business Combination Agreement and certain of their affiliates, see “Risk Factors — Risks Related to the Business Combination and Altimar — Pre-existing relationships between participants in the Business Combination and the related transactions or their affiliates could give rise to actual or perceived conflicts of interest in connection with the Business Combination.

 

Q:

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO NOW?

 

A:

After carefully reading and considering the information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus, please submit your proxies as soon as possible so that your shares will be represented at the Special Meeting. Please follow the instructions set forth on the proxy card or on the voting instruction form provided by your broker, bank or other nominee if your shares are held in the name of your broker, bank or other nominee.

 

Q:

HOW DO I VOTE?

 

A:

If you are a shareholder of record of Altimar as of             , 2021 (the “record date”) you may submit your proxy before the Special Meeting in any of the following ways, if available:

 

   

use the toll-free number shown on your proxy card;

 

   

visit the website shown on your proxy card to vote via the Internet; or

 

   

complete, sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.

 

    

If you are a shareholder of record of Altimar as of the record date, you may also cast your vote at the Special Meeting.

 

    

If your shares are held in “street name” through a broker, bank or other nominee, your broker, bank or other nominee will send you separate instructions describing the procedure for voting your shares. “Street name” shareholders who wish to vote at the Special Meeting will need to obtain a legal proxy form from their broker, bank or other nominee.

 

Q:

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE SPECIAL MEETING?

 

A:

The Special Meeting will be held on                 , 2021, at                local time. For the purposes of Altimar’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, the physical place of the meeting will be Boundary Hall, Cricket Square, Grand Cayman, KY1-1102, Cayman Islands. In light of the novel

 

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  coronavirus pandemic and to support the well-being of Altimar’s shareholders, directors and officers, Altimar encourages you to use remote methods of attending the Special Meeting or to attend via proxy. You may attend the Special Meeting and vote your shares electronically during the Special Meeting via live webcast by visiting https://www.cstproxy.com/altimarspac/sm2021. You will need the meeting control number that is printed on your proxy card to enter the Special Meeting. You may also attend the meeting telephonically by dialing 1-877-770-3647. All Altimar shareholders as of the record date, or their duly appointed proxies, may attend the Special Meeting.

 

Q:

IF MY SHARES ARE HELD IN “STREET NAME” BY A BROKER, BANK OR OTHER NOMINEE, WILL MY BROKER, BANK OR OTHER NOMINEE VOTE MY SHARES FOR ME?

 

A:

If your shares are held in “street name” in a stock brokerage account or by a broker, bank or other nominee, you must provide the record holder of your shares with instructions on how to vote your shares. Please follow the voting instructions provided by your broker, bank or other nominee. Please note that you may not vote shares held in “street name” by returning a proxy card directly to Altimar or by voting at the Special Meeting unless you provide a “legal proxy”, which you must obtain from your broker, bank or other nominee. In addition to such legal proxy, if you plan to attend the Special Meeting, but are not a shareholder of record because you hold your shares in “street name”, please have evidence of your beneficial ownership of your shares (e.g., a copy of a recent brokerage statement showing the shares) and valid photo identification with you at the Special Meeting.

 

    

Under the rules of the NYSE, brokers who hold shares in “street name” for a beneficial owner of those shares typically have the authority to vote in their discretion on “routine” proposals when they have not received instructions from beneficial owners. However, brokers are not permitted to exercise their voting discretion with respect to the approval of matters that the NYSE determines to be “non-routine” without specific instructions from the beneficial owner. It is expected that all of the Shareholder Proposals are “non-routine” matters. Broker non-votes occur when a broker or nominee is not instructed by the beneficial owner of shares to vote on a particular Shareholder Proposal for which the broker does not have discretionary voting power.

 

    

If you are an Altimar shareholder holding your shares in “street name” and you do not instruct your broker, bank or other nominee on how to vote your shares, your broker, bank or other nominee will not vote your shares on the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Organizational Documents Proposal, the Advisory Charter Proposals, the Stock Issuance Proposal, the Business Combination Issuance Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal or the Adjournment Proposal. Such abstentions and broker non-votes will have no effect on the vote count for any of the proposals.

 

Q:

WHAT IF I ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING AND ABSTAIN OR DO NOT VOTE?

 

A:

For purposes of the Special Meeting, an abstention occurs when a shareholder attends the meeting and does not vote or returns a proxy with an “abstain” vote.

 

    

If you are an Altimar shareholder that attends the Special Meeting and fails to vote on the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Organizational Documents Proposal, the Advisory Charter Proposals, the Stock Issuance Proposal, the Business Combination Issuance Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal or the Adjournment Proposal, or if you respond to such proposals with an “abstain” vote, your failure to vote or “abstain” vote in each case will have no effect on the vote count for such proposals.

 

Q:

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I RETURN MY PROXY CARD WITHOUT INDICATING HOW TO VOTE?

 

A:

If you sign and return your proxy card without indicating how to vote on any particular Shareholder Proposal, the Altimar shares represented by your proxy will be voted as recommended by the Altimar board of directors with respect to that Shareholder Proposal.

 

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MAY I CHANGE MY VOTE AFTER I HAVE DELIVERED MY PROXY OR VOTING INSTRUCTION CARD?

 

A:

Yes. You may change your vote at any time before your proxy is voted at the Special Meeting. You may do this in one of three ways:

 

   

filing a notice with the Secretary of Altimar;

 

   

mailing a new, subsequently dated proxy card; or

 

   

by attending the Special Meeting and electing to vote your shares.

 

    

If you are a shareholder of record of Altimar and you choose to send a written notice or to mail a new proxy, you must submit your notice of revocation or your new proxy to Altimar, 40 West 57th Street, New York, NY, 10019 and it must be received at any time before the vote is taken at the Special Meeting. Any proxy that you submitted may also be revoked by submitting a new proxy by mail, or online or by telephone, not later than 5:00 p.m. New York City time on                 , 2021, or by voting at the Special Meeting. Simply attending the Special Meeting will not revoke your proxy. If you have instructed a broker, bank or other nominee to vote your shares of Altimar ordinary shares, you must follow the directions you receive from your broker, bank or other nominee in order to change or revoke your vote.

 

Q:

WHAT HAPPENS IF I FAIL TO TAKE ANY ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING?

 

A:

If you fail to take any action with respect to the Special Meeting and the Business Combination is approved by shareholders and consummated, you will continue to be a shareholder of Altimar. Failure to take any action with respect to the Special Meeting will not affect your ability to exercise your redemption rights. If you fail to take any action with respect to the Special Meeting and the Business Combination is not approved, you will continue to be a shareholder of Altimar while Altimar searches for another target business with which to complete a business combination.

 

Q:

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVE MORE THAN ONE SET OF VOTING MATERIALS?

 

A:

Shareholders may receive more than one set of voting materials, including multiple copies of this proxy statement/prospectus and multiple proxy cards or voting instruction cards. For example, if you hold your shares in more than one brokerage account, you will receive a separate voting instruction card for each brokerage account in which you hold shares. If you are a holder of record and your shares are registered under more than one name, you will receive more than one proxy card. Please complete, sign, date and return each proxy card and voting instruction card that you receive in order to cast a vote with respect to all of your shares.

 

Q:

WHOM SHOULD I CONTACT IF I HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROXY MATERIALS, VOTING OR THE BUSINESS COMBINATION?

 

A:

If you have any questions about the proxy materials, need assistance submitting your proxy or voting your shares or need additional copies of this proxy statement/prospectus or the enclosed proxy card, you should contact Innisfree M&A Incorporated, the proxy solicitation agent for Altimar, at the following address and telephone number:

Innisfree M&A Incorporated

501 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor

New York, New York 10022

Shareholders may call toll free: (877) 456-3463

Banks and Brokers may call collect: (212) 750-5833

 

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If you are a holder of public shares and you intend to seek redemption of your shares, you will need to deliver your public shares (either physically or electronically) to Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, Altimar’s transfer agent, at the address below prior to          p.m., New York City Time, on                 , 2021. If you have questions regarding the certification of your position or delivery of your stock, please contact:

Mark Zimkind

Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company

One State Street Plaza, 30th Floor

New York, New York 10004

E-mail: mzimkind@continentalstock.com

 

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SUMMARY

This summary highlights selected information included in this document and does not contain all of the information that may be important to you. You should read this entire document and its appendices and the other documents to which Altimar, Owl Rock and Dyal refer before you decide how to vote with respect to the Shareholder Proposals. Each item in this summary includes a page reference directing you to a more complete description of that item.

Information About the Parties to the Business Combination (page 112)

Altimar Acquisition Corporation

40 West 57th Street

33rd Floor

New York, NY 10019

+1 212-287-6767

Altimar Acquisition Corporation is a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company organized for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

Owl Rock

399 Park Avenue

38th Floor

New York, NY 10022

+1 212-419-3000

Owl Rock is a leading alternative asset management firm focused on providing direct lending solutions to U.S. middle market companies with approximately $27.1 billion in AUM as of December 31, 2020. Owl Rock provides investors access to private credit strategies through direct lending products.

Dyal

1290 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10104

+1 212-672-7499

Dyal, a business of Neuberger Berman, is a leading capital solutions provider to large, multi-product private capital managers. Dyal manages funds that seek to acquire minority equity stakes in, or provides debt financing to, established alternative asset managers worldwide. As of December 31, 2020, Dyal managed approximately $23.8 billion in AUM.

The Business Combination Agreement (page 113)

The terms and conditions of the Business Combination are contained in the BCA, substantially in the form attached to this document as Annex C, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. Altimar encourages you to read the BCA carefully, as it is the legal document that governs the Business Combination. For more information on the BCA, see the section entitled “The Business Combination Agreement.”



 

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Structure of the Business Combination (page 127)

In connection with the Closing:

 

  (a)

immediately prior to the Closing, Altimar will change its name to “Blue Owl Capital Inc.” (“Blue Owl”);

 

  (b)

Blue Owl’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Blue Owl GP, will serve as the general partner of two Delaware limited partnerships: Blue Owl Holdings and Blue Owl Carry;

 

  (c)

Blue Owl Holdings will acquire (i) the Owl Rock Business and (ii) the Dyal Capital Partners division of Neuberger (i.e., the Dyal Business) (subject to, in each case, interests representing Specified Interests), and Blue Owl and Blue Owl Holdings will become responsible for all liabilities and obligations related to the Owl Rock Business and the Dyal Business except as specifically described herein; and

 

  (d)

Blue Owl Carry will acquire 15% of the carried interest, incentive fees and any other incentive-based allocations or fees (net of certain investor and third party arrangements) arising in respect of all existing and future Owl Rock and Dyal funds, except that 100% of the fees (net of certain investor and third party arrangements) from the Owl Rock BDCs are being contributed to Blue Owl Holdings as described above. Certain of these amounts to be acquired by Blue Owl Carry may instead be acquired and/or held by Blue Owl Holdings. Blue Owl will not acquire any portion of the carried interest attributable to the Dyal Equity Funds or any portion of the carried interest attributable to existing or future co-investments or secondary transactions related to the Dyal Equity Funds. For clarity, a secondary-transaction vehicle related to a Dyal Equity Fund includes any continuation fund or other fund whose primary purpose is to acquire directly or indirectly all or a portion of the assets of, or interests in, such fund.

Simplified Pre-Combination Structure of Owl Rock

The following diagram illustrates in simplified terms the current structure of Owl Rock and its operating subsidiaries prior to the Closing.

 

 

 

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Simplified Pre-Combination Structure of Dyal

The following diagram illustrates in simplified terms the current structure and ownership of the Dyal division of Neuberger prior to the Closing, which consists primarily of management contracts and other operations owned or conducted directly or indirectly by NBAA as well as the Dyal GP entities depicted below.

 

 

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Simplified Post-Combination Blue Owl Structure

The following diagrams illustrate in simplified terms the expected structure of Blue Owl and its operating subsidiaries upon the Closing.

 

 

 

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  (1)

Assumes no Altimar shareholders exercise Redemption Rights.

 

  (2)

Owl Rock Principals and Dyal Principals collectively represent 90% of the voting interests in Blue Owl.

 

  (3)

Ownership percentages based on ownership of common units of Owl Rock Capital Feeder LLC.

 

  (4)

Shares of Class C and Class D common stock represent non-economic interests in Blue Owl (other than the right to receive the par value of such shares in connection with the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Blue Owl) and are exchangeable for shares of Class A or Class B common stock, respectively, together with an equal number of Blue Owl Operating Group Units.

 

  (5)

Based upon Pro Forma Election Assumptions.

Blue Owl’s common stock will consist of six classes: (i) economic, “low-vote” shares of Class A common stock, (ii) economic, “high-vote” shares of Class B common stock, (iii) non-economic (other than the right to receive par value in the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Blue Owl), “low-vote” shares of Class C common stock, (iv) non-economic (other than the right to receive par value in the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Blue Owl), “high-vote” shares of Class D common stock, (v) economic (upon conversion to Class A common stock), “no-vote” (other than as required by law) shares of Class E common stock, which shall consist of two series: Series E-1 common stock and Series E-2 common stock, and (vi) Class F common stock,



 

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which shall automatically convert into shares of Class A common stock in connection with the Closing (other than certain shares subject to forfeiture pursuant to the terms of the Forfeiture and Support Agreement). Each share of Class A common stock and Class C common stock is entitled to one vote per share, with the Class C common stock being held by holders of Blue Owl Operating Group Units, other than the Owl Rock Principals and the Dyal Principals (each of whom will hold Class D common stock immediately following the Closing). Together, the Class B common stock and Class D common stock will represent 90% of the total voting power of all shares of capital stock of Blue Owl (including shares issued in the future) until the Sunset Date. On the Sunset Date, all Class B common stock and Class D common stock will automatically convert into Class A common stock or Class C common stock, respectively.

Until the Sunset Date, as holders of our Class B common stock and Class D common stock (as applicable), the Owl Rock Principals and Dyal Principals will be the beneficial owners of 90% of the voting control of our outstanding capital stock, as a result of which the Owl Rock Principals and Dyal Principals will have the power to elect a majority of Blue Owl’s directors.

The Private Placement (page 150)

In connection with entering into the Business Combination Agreement, Altimar, Owl Rock and Neuberger entered into the Subscription Agreements with the “PIPE Investors”, pursuant to which, among other things, the PIPE Investors party thereto agreed to purchase an aggregate of 150,000,000 shares of Class A common stock immediately prior to the Closing at a cash purchase price of $10.00 per share, resulting in aggregate proceeds of $1.5 billion in the PIPE Investment. The Subscription Agreements contain customary representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of Altimar and the PIPE Investors and are subject to customary closing conditions (including, without limitation, that there is no amendment or modification to the Business Combination Agreement that is material and adverse to the PIPE Investors) and termination rights (including a termination right if the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Agreements have not been consummated by October 23, 2021, other than as a result of breach by the terminating party). The PIPE Investments are expected to close immediately prior to the Closing.

For more information regarding the Private Placement and the Subscription Agreements, see the section entitled “The Business Combination Agreement—Related Agreements—Subscription Agreements.”

Consideration to be Received in the Business Combination (page 130)

The aggregate value of the consideration (prior to giving effect to the Seller Earnout Securities) to be paid to the Owl Rock Equityholders and the Dyal Equityholders in the Business Combination is approximately $12.15 billion, of which:

 

(a)

approximately $5,467,500,000 will be paid to the existing Owl Rock Equityholders consisting of the Owl Rock Cash Consideration, which will be financed with the funds available in the Trust Account and a portion of the proceeds of the PIPE Investment, and the remainder in shares of Class A common stock at a price of $10.00 per share (or, in lieu of such shares of Class A Common Stock for Owl Rock Equityholders making a valid and timely election, in Blue Owl Operating Group Units and vote-only shares of Blue Owl); and

 

(b)

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Business Combination,” with corresponding increases to be made to the Owl Rock Equityholders’ and the Dyal Equityholders’ respective equity consideration (except in the case of a deficit in respect of working capital-like items or the principal amount of indebtedness, in each case as further described below under “The Business Combination Agreement—Consideration to be Received in the Business Combination”).

In addition to the consideration described above, each Owl Rock Equityholder and each Dyal Equityholder will have the right to receive certain payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement.

For more information, see the section entitled “The Business Combination Agreement—Consideration to be Received in the Business Combination.”

Earnout (page 132)

45,000,000 additional shares of Class E common stock and/or Seller Earnout Units in each of Blue Owl Holdings and Blue Owl Carry are being issued to the Owl Rock Equityholders and 55,000,000 Seller Earnout Units in each of Blue Owl Holdings and Blue Owl Carry are being issued to the Dyal Equityholders. The Class E common stock and “Seller Earnout Units” consist of two equal tranches, with one tranche (50% of the total) vesting if the volume-weighted average share price on Blue Owl’s Class A common stock is $12.50 or above for 20 consecutive days within 5 years after the Closing and the second tranche (the remaining 50%) vesting if the volume-weighted average share price on Blue Owl’s Class A common stock is $15.00 or above for 20 consecutive days within 5 years after the Closing. The vesting metrics also are achieved if there is a merger, consolidation, tender offer, exchange offer, business combination or sale at or above the relevant vesting metric. The Class E common stock converts automatically into Class A common stock upon vesting and, in connection with the vesting of Seller Earnout Units, shares of Class D common stock (in the case of Owl Rock Principals and Dyal Principals) and shares of Class C common stock (in all other cases) are issued to the holder thereof. The shares of Class E common stock and Seller Earnout Units that have not vested by the fifth anniversary of the Closing shall, automatically and without further action on the part of Blue Owl or any holder of Class E common stock, be transferred to Blue Owl and cancelled for no consideration, and thereafter Blue Owl shall take all necessary action to retire such shares of Class E common stock that are reacquired by Blue Owl and shall not be disposed of out of treasury or otherwise reissued.

For more information, see the section entitled “The Business Combination Agreement — Earnout.”

Altimar Extraordinary Meeting and the Proposals (page 155)

The Special Meeting will be held at                 a.m., Eastern Time, on,                 2021. For the purposes of Altimar’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, the physical place of the meeting will be Boundary Hall, Cricket Square, Grand Cayman, KY1-1102, Cayman Islands. In light of the novel coronavirus pandemic and to support the well-being of Altimar’s shareholders, directors and officers, Altimar encourages you to use remote methods of attending the Special Meeting or to attend via proxy. You may attend the Special Meeting and vote your shares electronically during the Special Meeting via live webcast by visiting https://www.cstproxy.com/altimacspac/sm2021. You will need the meeting control number that is printed on your proxy card to enter the Special Meeting. You may also attend the meeting telephonically by dialing 1-877-770-3647. At the Special Meeting, Altimar’s shareholders will be asked to approve the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, Organizational Documents Proposal, the Advisory Charter Proposals, the Stock Issuance Proposal, the Business Combination Issuance Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal, and the Adjournment Proposal (if necessary).

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share of Altimar ordinary shares entitles the holder to one vote at the Special Meeting on each proposal to be considered at the Special Meeting. As of the record date, the Sponsor and Altimar’s directors and officers and their affiliates owned and were entitled to vote 6,875,000 shares of Altimar ordinary shares, representing approximately 20% of the shares of Altimar ordinary shares outstanding on that date. Altimar currently expects that the Sponsor and its directors and officers will vote their shares in favor of the Shareholder Proposals and, pursuant to the Forfeiture and Support Agreement, the Sponsor and directors and officers have agreed to do so. As of the record date, Owl Rock and Dyal did not beneficially hold any shares of Altimar ordinary shares.

A majority of the voting power of the issued and outstanding Altimar ordinary shares entitled to vote at the Special Meeting must be present, in person or virtually or represented by proxy, at the Special Meeting to constitute a quorum and in order to conduct business at the Special Meeting.

Approval of the Business Combination Proposal requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the ordinary shares who, being present and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting, vote at the Special Meeting. Approval of the Domestication Proposal requires a special resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the ordinary shares who, being present and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting, vote at the Special Meeting. Approval of the Organizational Documents Proposal requires a special resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the ordinary shares who, being present and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting, vote at the Special Meeting. The approval of each of the Advisory Charter Proposals requires a special resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the ordinary shares who, being present and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting, vote at the Special Meeting. Approval of the Stock Issuance Proposal, the Business Combination Issuance Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal (if necessary) each requires an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the ordinary shares who, being present and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting, vote at the Special Meeting.

The Business Combination is conditioned upon the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Organizational Documents Proposal, the Stock Issuance Proposal, the Equity Incentive Plan Proposal and the Business Combination Issuance Proposal, subject to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement. The Business Combination is not conditioned on the Advisory Charter Proposals or the Adjournment Proposal. If the Business Combination Proposal is not approved, the other Shareholder Proposals (except the Adjournment Proposal) will not be presented to the shareholders for a vote.

Recommendation of Altimar’s Board of Directors (page 158)

The Board has unanimously determined that the Business Combination Proposal is in the best interests of Altimar and its shareholders, has unanimously approved the Business Combination Proposal, and unanimously recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” the Business Combination Proposal, “FOR” the Domestication Proposal, “FOR” the Organizational Documents Proposal, “FOR” each of the Advisory Charter Proposals, “FOR” the Stock Issuance Proposal, “FOR” the Business Combination Issuance Proposal and “FOR” the Adjournment Proposal, in each case, if presented to the Special Meeting.

Altimar’s Board of Directors’ Reasons for Approval of the Business Combination (page 120)

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consider it practicable to, and did not attempt to, quantify or otherwise assign relative weights to the specific factors that it considered in reaching its determination and supporting its decision. The Altimar board of directors did not seek to obtain a third-party valuation or fairness opinion in connection with their determination to approve the Business Combination. The Altimar board of directors viewed its decision as being based on all of the information available and the factors presented and considered by it. In addition, individual directors may have given different weight to different factors. For more information, see the section entitled “ The Business Combination Agreement—Altimar Board of Directors’ Reasons for the Approval of the Business Combination.” This explanation of Altimar’s reasons for the business combination and all other information presented in this section is forward-looking in nature and, therefore, should be read in light of the factors discussed under “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” beginning on page 11 of this proxy statement/prospectus.

Consistent with its investment philosophy and strategy, Altimar planned to identify a high-quality business run by exceptional teams pursuing growth and large market opportunities. These criteria were not intended to be exhaustive, and the evaluation relating to the merits of Altimar’s initial business combination would be based, to the extent relevant, on these general guidelines as well as other considerations, factors and criteria that Altimar’s management team deemed relevant. In considering the Business Combination with Blue Owl, the Board concluded that it met all of the above criteria.

The Board also gave consideration to certain risks related to the Business Combination, which are described in this proxy statement/prospectus under the caption “Risk Factors”.

Satisfaction of 80% Test (page 125)

It is a requirement under Altimar’s Memorandum and Articles of Association that the business or assets acquired in its initial business combination have a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the assets held in the Trust Account (excluding deferred underwriting commissions and taxes payable on the income earned on the Trust Account) at the time of the agreement to enter into such business combination. In addition, the rules of the New York Stock Exchange require that Altimar’s initial business combination be with one or more operating businesses or assets with a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the net assets held in the Trust Account (net of amounts disbursed to management for working capital purposes and excluding the amount of any deferred underwriting discount held in trust). As of December 23, 2020, the date of the execution of the definitive agreement for the proposed Business Combination, the balance of the Trust Account was approximately $265,405,000 (excluding the $9,621,893 deferred underwriting commissions and taxes payable on the income earned on the Trust Account) and 80% thereof represents approximately $212,324,000. In reaching its conclusion that the proposed Business Combination meets the 80% asset test, our Board used as a fair market value the enterprise value of approximately $12.15 billion, which was implied based on the terms of the transactions agreed to by the parties in negotiating the definitive agreement for the proposed Business Combination. The enterprise value consists of an implied equity value for Dyal (prior to the proposed Business Combination) of approximately $6,682,500,000 and an implied equity value for Owl Rock (prior to the proposed Business Combination) of approximately $5,467,500,000 and an assumed $350 million of net debt. In determining whether the enterprise value described above represents the fair market value of the Dyal and Owl Rock Businesses, the Altimar Board considered all of the factors described in the section of the proxy statement/prospectus captioned “Altimar’s Board of Directors’ Reasons for Approval of the Business Combination” and the fact that the purchase price for these businesses was the result of an arm’s length negotiation. As a result, the Altimar Board concluded that the fair market value of Blue Owl was significantly in excess of 80% of the assets held in the Trust Account (excluding the deferred underwriting commissions and taxes payable on the income earned on the Trust Account).



 

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Certain Regulatory Approvals (page 144)

The parties will use their commercially reasonable efforts to promptly file all notices, reports and other documents required to be filed by such party with any governmental authority with respect to the Business Combination, and to submit promptly any additional information requested by any such governmental authority. The parties will use their commercially reasonable efforts to promptly obtain all authorizations, approvals, clearances, consents, actions or non-actions of any governmental authority in connection with the applicable filings, applications or notifications. Each party will promptly inform the other parties of any material communication between itself or its representatives and any governmental authority regarding the Business Combination. If a party or any of its affiliates receives any request for supplemental information or documentary material from any governmental authority with respect to the Business Combination, then the party, to the extent necessary and advisable, shall provide a reasonable response to such request as promptly as reasonably practicable.

The consummation of the Business Combination will specifically require the approval from certain governmental authorities (including the Financial Control Authority of the United Kingdom, the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, and the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier of Luxembourg regarding the change in ownership or control of certain regulated entities. The approvals contemplated by the preceding sentence are conditions to the Closing of the Business Combination. Additionally, each party’s obligation to complete the Business Combination is subject to the waiting period (and any extension thereof) applicable to the consummation of the Business Combination under the Hart–Scott–Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 having expired or been terminated (which waiting period expired on February 18, 2021).

Owl Rock Capital Partners shall, in consultation with Altimar and Neuberger, prepare and, not later than 30 days after the date of the Business Combination Agreement, file with FINRA and request FINRA “Fast Track” treatment for, the continuing membership agreement covering the change in ownership of Owl Rock Securities in connection with Business Combination (together, the “CMAs”) together with all documents and information required in connection with obtaining FINRA approval on a “Fast Track” basis. Each of the parties will assist Owl Rock Capital Partners and provide all necessary information to counsel for Owl Rock Capital Partners to enable Owl Rock Securities to make and submit such filing, as promptly as practical after the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Owl Rock Capital Partners, and to obtain FINRA approval of the change in ownership of the Owl Rock Securities. Each of the parties to the Business Combination Agreement will use commercially reasonable efforts to have the CMAs approved by FINRA on a “Fast Track” basis or, if such “Fast Track” basis is not granted, as promptly as practicable. For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing consent and approval contemplated by this paragraph are not conditions to the Closing.

Conditions to Closing (page 136)

The Closing is subject to certain conditions, including, among other things, (i) the approval of the Business Combination and other matters by Altimar’s shareholders; (ii) if required, the expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (which waiting period expired on February 18, 2021), and receipt of certain additional regulatory approvals; (iii) the approval of the stockholders of each of the Owl Rock BDCs of such BDC’s entry into a new investment advisory agreement with its respective investment adviser on substantially similar economic terms (which approvals were received on March 17, 2021); (iv) the approval of matters related to the Business Combination by the limited partners and/or advisory committees for each of Dyal Funds I-V and Dyal Financing Fund and each of the Owl Rock Funds (excluding certain managed accounts and co-investment vehicles where consent will be sought but not required) (the last of which approvals was received on April 11, 2021); (v) the completion of the Domestication by Altimar in accordance with Section 388 of the Delaware General Corporation Law and the



 

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Companies Law (2020 Revision) of the Cayman Islands; (vi) the cash proceeds from the trust account established for the purpose of holding the net proceeds of Altimar’s initial public offering, net of any amounts paid to Altimar’s shareholders that exercise their redemption rights in connection with the Business Combination, plus the aggregate proceeds of the PIPE Investments equaling no less than $1,300,000,000 at the Closing (the “Minimum Proceeds Condition”) (provided that in the case of Altimar, the Minimum Proceeds Condition is that the PIPE Investment has been funded in an amount not less than $750,000,000); (vii) covenant and representation and warranty bring down conditions; (viii) the absence of a material adverse effect on the respective parties; (ix) continued employment of the key principals; and (x) the listing of Blue Owl Class A common stock to be issued in the Business Combination on the New York Stock Exchange. To the extent permitted by law, the conditions in the Business Combination Agreement may be waived by the parties thereto.

Termination (page 147)

The Business Combination Agreement may be terminated by Altimar, Owl Rock Group, Owl Rock Feeder, Owl Rock Capital Partners or Neuberger under certain circumstances, including, among others, (i) by mutual written consent of Neuberger, Owl Rock Group, Owl Rock Feeder, Owl Rock Capital Partners and Altimar, (ii) by Neuberger, Owl Rock Group, Owl Rock Feeder, Owl Rock Capital Partners or Altimar by written notice to such other party if any applicable law is in effect making the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement illegal or any final, non-appealable order is in effect permanently preventing the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement; (iii) by Neuberger, Owl Rock Group, Owl Rock Feeder, Owl Rock Capital Partners or Altimar by written notice to such other parties if the Closing has not occurred on or before September 23, 2021 (the “Outside Date”); provided that, if (A) a proceeding by Neuberger or Owl Rock Group, Owl Rock Feeder or Owl Rock Capital Partners against Altimar for a material uncured breach of the Business Combination Agreement is commenced or pending on or prior to such date, the Outside Date for consummating the Business Combination will automatically be extended until the earlier of (x) 30 days following the date on which a final non-appealable order has been issued in such proceeding, and (y) December 23, 2021; or (B) the Altimar stockholder meeting is adjourned or postponed to a date on or after September 23, 2021, then the Outside Date for consummating the Business Combination will automatically be extended until three business days following the date on which the Altimar stockholder meeting is held; provided, further, that the right to terminate the Business Combination Agreement under this clause (iii) is not available to any party that has materially breached any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements and such material breach is the primary cause of or has resulted in the failure of the Business Combination to be consummated on or before the Outside Date; (iv) by Neuberger, Owl Rock Group, Owl Rock Feeder, Owl Rock Capital Partners or Altimar for material uncured breach by other parties to the Business Combination Agreement (subject to notice and an opportunity to cure, if curable); and (v) by Neuberger, Owl Rock Group, Owl Rock Feeder, Owl Rock Capital Partners or Altimar if Altimar has not obtained the required approval of its shareholders.

Redemption Rights (page 161)

Public Shareholders may seek to redeem the public shares that they hold, regardless of whether they vote for the Business Combination, against the Business Combination or do not vote in relation to the Business Combination. Any Public Shareholder may request redemption of their public shares for a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, including interest, less income taxes payable, divided by the number of then issued and outstanding public shares. If a holder properly seeks redemption as described in this section and the Business Combination is consummated, the holder will no longer own these shares following the Business Combination.

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Exchange Act) will be restricted from seeking redemption rights with respect to 15% or more of the shares of the public shares. Accordingly, if a Public Shareholder, alone or acting in concert or as a group, seeks to redeem more than 15% of the public shares, then any such shares in excess of that 15% limit would not be redeemed for cash.

Altimar’s initial shareholders will not have redemption rights with respect to any ordinary shares owned by them, directly or indirectly.

You will be entitled to receive cash for any public shares to be redeemed only if you:

 

  (i)

(a) hold public shares or (b) hold units and you elect to separate your units into the underlying public shares and public warrants prior to exercising your redemption rights with respect to the public shares; and

 

  (ii)

prior to                a.m., Eastern Time, on                , 2021, (a) submit a written request to the transfer agent that Altimar redeem your public shares for cash and (b) deliver your share certificates for your public shares (if any) to the transfer agent, physically or electronically through DTC.

An Altimar shareholder may not withdraw a redemption request once submitted to Altimar unless the board of directors of Altimar determines (in their sole discretion) to permit the withdrawal of such redemption request (which they may do in whole or in part). Furthermore, if a holder of a public share delivers its certificate (if any) and other redemption forms in connection with an election of its redemption and subsequently decides prior to the applicable date not to elect to exercise such rights, it may simply request that Altimar to permit the withdrawal of the redemption request and instruct its transfer agent to return the certificate (physically or electronically). The holder can make such request by contacting the transfer agent, at the address or email address listed in this proxy statement/prospectus.

If the Business Combination is not approved or completed for any reason, then Altimar’s Public Shareholders who elected to exercise their redemption rights will not be entitled to redeem their shares. In such case, Altimar will promptly return any shares previously delivered by public holders.

If a Public Shareholder exercises its redemption rights, then it will be exchanging its redeemed public shares for cash and will no longer own those public shares. In order for Public Shareholders to exercise their redemption rights in respect of the Business Combination, Public Shareholders must properly exercise their right to redeem the public shares that you will hold upon the Domestication no later than the close of the vote on the Business Combination Proposal and deliver their ordinary shares (either physically or electronically) to the transfer agent, prior to                a.m., Eastern Time on                , 2021. Therefore, the exercise of redemption rights occurs prior to the Domestication. For the purposes of Article 49.3 of the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of Altimar and Cayman Islands law, the exercise of redemption rights shall be treated as an election to have such public shares repurchased for cash and references in this proxy statement/prospectus shall be interpreted accordingly. Immediately following the Domestication and the consummation of the Business Combination, Blue Owl shall pay Public Shareholders who properly exercised their redemption rights in respect of their public shares.

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Proxy Solicitation (page 163)

Proxies may be solicited by mail, telephone or in person. Altimar has engaged Innisfree to assist in the solicitation of proxies. If a shareholder grants a proxy, it may still vote its shares in person if it revokes its proxy before the Special Meeting. A shareholder also may change its vote by submitting a later-dated proxy as described in the section entitled “The Extraordinary General Meeting  Revoking Your Proxy.”

Interests of Altimar Directors and Officers in the Business Combination (page 164)

In considering the recommendation of the board of directors of Altimar to vote in favor of approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Organizational Documents Proposal and the other Shareholder Proposals, shareholders should keep in mind that the Sponsor and certain members of the board of directors and officers of Altimar and the Sponsor, including its directors and officers, have interests in such Shareholder Proposals that are different from, or in addition to, those of Altimar’s shareholders generally. In particular:

 

   

If Altimar does not consummate a business combination by October 27, 2022 (unless such date is extended in accordance with the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association), it would cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, redeeming all of the outstanding Class A ordinary shares for cash and, subject to the approval of its remaining shareholders and its board of directors, dissolving and liquidating, subject in each case to its obligations under Cayman Islands law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law. In such event, the 6,875,000 Class B ordinary shares would be worthless because following the redemption of the Class A ordinary shares, Altimar would likely have few, if any, net assets and because the holders of our Class B ordinary shares have agreed to waive their rights to liquidating distributions from the Trust Account with respect to the Class B ordinary shares if we fail to complete a Business Combination within the required period. Sponsor purchased the Class B ordinary shares prior to our initial public offering for approximately $0.001 per share. The 4,585,625 shares of Class A common stock that the Class B ordinary shareholders will hold following the Business Combination, if unrestricted and freely tradable, would have had aggregate market value of $             based upon the closing price of $            per share of public share on the NYSE on                 , the most recent closing price. Given such shares will be subject to lock-up restrictions, we believe such shares have less value.

 

   

Sponsor purchased 5,000,000 private placement warrants, each exercisable to purchase one Class A ordinary share at $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment, at a price of $1.50 per warrant, and such private placement warrants will expire and be worthless if a business combination is not consummated within 24 months of the consummation of the IPO (unless such date is extended in accordance with the Existing Organizational Documents).

 

   

Altimar’s existing directors and officers will be eligible for continued indemnification and continued coverage under Altimar’s directors’ and officers’ liability insurance after the Business Combination.

 

   

In order to protect the amounts held in the Trust Account, Sponsor has agreed that it will be liable to Altimar if and to the extent any claims by a vendor for services rendered or products sold to Altimar, or a prospective target business with which Altimar has discussed entering into a transaction agreement, reduce the amount of funds in the Trust Account. This liability will not apply with respect to any claims by a third party who executed a waiver of any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any monies held in the Trust Account or to any claims under our indemnity of the underwriters of Altimar’s initial public offering against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.

 

   

Following consummation of the Business Combination, Sponsor, our officers and directors and their respective affiliates would be entitled to reimbursement for certain reasonable out-of-pocket expenses related to identifying, investigating and consummating an initial business combination, and repayment



 

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of any other loans, if any, and on such terms as to be determined by Altimar from time to time, made by Sponsor or certain of our officers and directors to finance transaction costs in connection with an intended initial business combination. However, if Altimar fails to consummate a business combination within the required period, Sponsor and Altimar’s officers and directors and their respective affiliates will not have any claim against the Trust Account for reimbursement.

 

   

Pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement, the holders of Class A and Class B common stock and the holders of ordinary shares of Altimar who are parties to the existing registration rights agreement in respect to ordinary shares held by such holders and certain other shareholders will have customary registration rights, including demand and piggy-back rights, subject to cooperation and cut-back provisions with respect to the shares of Blue Owl Class A common stock and warrants held by such parties.

 

   

For additional information regarding pre-existing relationships between certain of the parties to the Business Combination Agreement and certain of their affiliates, see “Risk Factors — Risks Related to the Business Combination and Altimar — Pre-existing relationships between participants in the Business Combination and the related transactions or their affiliates could give rise to actual or perceived conflicts of interest in connection with the Business Combination.

Stock Exchange Listing

We expect to list the shares of Blue Owl Class A common stock and warrants to purchase shares of Class A common stock on the NYSE under the proposed symbols “OWL” and “OWL.WS,” respectively.

Sources and Uses of Funds (page 215)

The following tables summarize the estimated sources and uses for funding the Business Combination assuming (i) that none of Altimar’s outstanding Class A ordinary shares are redeemed in connection with the Business Combination (“No Redemptions”) and (ii) that 27.5 million outstanding Class A ordinary shares are redeemed in connection with the Business Combination (representing all the outstanding Public Shares (“Maximum Redemptions”)). The number of Class A ordinary shares redeemable assuming Maximum Redemptions assumes that the per share Redemption Price is $10.00; the actual per share Redemption Price will be equal to the pro rata portion of the Trust Account calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the Business Combination.

Estimated Sources and Uses (No Redemptions, in millions)

 

Sources

         

Uses

      

Proceeds from Trust Account

   $ 275     

Cash to Balance Sheet

   $ 175  

PIPE Investment

     1,500     

Cash to Sellers

     1,583  

FIC Cash

     143     

Escrow Amount

     10  
     

Transaction Costs

     150  
  

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total Sources

   $ 1,918     

Total Uses

   $ 1,918  


 

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Estimated Sources and Uses (Maximum Redemptions, in millions)

 

Sources

         

Uses

      

Proceeds from Trust Account

   $ —       

Cash to Balance Sheet

   $ 175  

PIPE Investment

     1,500     

Cash to Sellers

     1,308  

FIC Cash

     143     

Escrow Amount

     10  
     

Transaction Costs

     150  
  

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total Sources

   $ 1,643     

Total Uses

   $ 1,643  

Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, certain FIC Assets in the form of cash and cash equivalents attributable to “FIC Units” in Owl Rock Group (held predominantly by Owl Rock Capital Partners, which is held by the Owl Rock Principals) may be retained within Owl Rock Group (including through its wholly owned subsidiaries, as applicable) for use to pay transaction expenses and for general corporate purposes. It is anticipated that approximately $143 million of such FIC Assets will be so retained, and accordingly, as contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, $143 million of cash of Blue Owl GP will be used to pay cash consideration to such holders of “FIC Units”.

As a result of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, an earnout of $150.0 million is payable by certain holders of Class A Units in Owl Rock Group related to a 2018 recapitalization transaction involving Owl Rock Group. This earnout may be funded by offset against the Owl Rock Cash Consideration payable to holders of Class A Units in Owl Rock Group under the Business Combination. These earnout contributions are for the benefit of Owl Rock Capital Partners in accordance with Owl Rock Group’s existing Limited Liability Company Agreement.

Accounting Treatment of the Business Combination (page 213)

The combined financial information presents the pro forma effects of the following transactions:

 

   

the reverse recapitalization of Owl Rock;

 

   

the acquisition of Dyal; and

 

   

the issuance of Altimar common stock in the PIPE Investment.

Effective December 23, 2020, Altimar, Owl Rock Group, Owl Rock Feeder, Owl Rock Capital Partners and Neuberger (the “Companies”), entered into the Business Combination Agreement pursuant to which Altimar intends to use cash and issue shares in exchange for the equity and/or assets of the two aforementioned entities (the “Business Combination”).

The Business Combination will be accounted for as a reverse asset acquisition of Owl Rock and a forward acquisition of Dyal. Owl Rock is deemed to be the accounting acquirer because the same party that controlled Owl Rock prior to the Business Combination (Owl Rock Capital Partners) is expected to obtain a controlling financial interest in Altimar as a result of the transaction. The merger between Owl Rock and Altimar will be accounted for as a reverse asset acquisition, which is accounted for in a similar manner to a reverse recapitalization in accordance with U.S. GAAP, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. Under this method of accounting, Altimar will be treated as the “acquired” company. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the reverse asset acquisition will be treated as the equivalent of Owl Rock issuing stock for the net assets of Altimar, accompanied by a recapitalization. The acquisition of Dyal will be treated as a business combination for which Owl Rock is the accounting acquirer under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”) because Dyal meets the definition of a business and Owl Rock Capital Partners indirectly obtain control of Dyal through its acquisition of Altimar and through Blue Owl’s consolidation of Blue Owl Holdings (including wholly owned subsidiaries representing the Dyal business) under ASC 810. As a result, the acquisition of Dyal will be accounted for using the acquisition method whereby Blue Owl will record the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired from Dyal.



 

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The Company has determined Owl Rock to be the predecessor entity to the Business Combination based on a number of considerations, including i) Owl Rock former management making up the majority of the management team of Blue Owl, ii) Owl Rock former management nominating or representing the majority of Blue Owl’s board of directors and iii) Owl Rock representing the majority of the continuing operations of Blue Owl. Therefore, operations presented prior to the Business Combination will be those of Owl Rock.

Comparison of Corporate Governance and Shareholder Rights (page 169)

Following the consummation of the Business Combination, the rights of Altimar shareholders who become Blue Owl stockholders in the Business Combination will no longer be governed by Altimar’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (the “Existing Organizational Documents”) and instead will be governed by the Proposed Charter and the Proposed Bylaws of Blue Owl. See “The Domestication Proposal — Comparison of Corporate Governance and Shareholders” beginning on page 169.

Summary of Risk Factors (page 57)

An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should consider carefully all of the risks described below, together with the other information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus. If any of the following events occur, our business, financial condition and operating results may be materially adversely affected. In that event, the trading price of our securities could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment. Such risks include, but are not limited to:

 

   

We are subject to risks related to COVID-19;

 

   

Difficult market and political conditions may reduce the value or hamper the performance of the investments made by our funds or impair the ability of our funds to raise or deploy capital;

 

   

The management fees of our BDCs and management fees and performance income of our private funds comprise substantially all of our revenues and a reduction in fees and performance income could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and the level of cash available for distributions to our stockholders;

 

   

If we are unable to raise new and successor funds, the growth of our FPAUM and management fees, and ability to deploy capital into investments, the potential for increasing performance income, would slow or decrease, all of which would materially reduce our revenues and cash flows and adversely affect our financial condition;

 

   

We face intense competition in the investment management business;

 

   

We face potential conflicts of interest related to our allocation of capital and co-investment opportunities;

 

   

We face potential conflicts of interest related to our allocation of costs and expenses, and are subject to increased regulatory scrutiny and uncertainty with regard to those determinations;

 

   

Existing and future relationships between or among our partner managers, our funds and their limited partners could give rise to actual or perceived conflicts of interest;

 

   

Our entitlement and that of certain of our stockholders, principals and employees to receive performance income from certain of our Dyal funds may create an incentive for us to make more speculative investments and determinations on behalf of our funds than would be the case in the absence of carried interest;

 

   

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We are subject to risks related to entering new lines of business and expansion into new investment strategies, geographic markets and businesses;

 

   

We are subject to risks related to our dependency on our key personnel and employees as well as attracting, retaining and developing human capital in a highly competitive talent market;

 

   

We may be subject to cybersecurity risks and changes to data protection regulation;

 

   

We are currently subject to and may be subject in the future to litigation risks, and consequently, we may face liabilities and damage to our professional reputation as a result;

 

   

Our businesses are subject to extensive domestic and foreign regulations that may subject us to significant costs and compliance requirements;

 

   

Changes to the method of determining the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or the selection of a replacement for LIBOR may affect the value of investments held by our funds and could affect our results of operations and financial results;

 

   

Economic sanction laws in the U.S. and other jurisdictions may prohibit us and our affiliates from transacting with certain countries, individuals and companies;

 

   

We are subject to laws and regulations in the EEA, including the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive, which may increase our regulatory costs and burdens;

 

   

The historical returns attributable to our funds should not be considered as indicative of the future results of our funds or of our future results or of any returns expected on an investment in shares of our Class A common stock;

 

   

Valuation methodologies for certain assets of our funds can be subject to significant subjectivity;

 

   

We are subject to risks related to Blue Owl’s categorization as a “controlled company” within the meaning of the NYSE listing standards;

 

   

Potential conflicts of interest may arise among the holders of Class B and Class D common stock and the holders of our Class A, Class C and Class E common stock;

 

   

We are subject to risks related to effectuating the Domestication including potentially adverse tax consequences and less favorable shareholder rights under the DGCL than under Cayman Islands Law;

 

   

The Proposed Charter will not limit the ability of the Sponsor to compete with us;

 

   

We are subject to risks related to our dependency on the Blue Owl Operating Group entities to pay dividends, taxes, make payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement and pay other expenses;

 

   

We are subject to risks related to the Tax Receivable Agreement;

 

   

We may be subject to risks related to our status as an emerging growth company within the meaning of the Securities Act;

 

   

We are subject to risks that may prevent the consummation and completion of the Business Combination, including the approval of each Condition Precedent Proposal, the failure to meet closing conditions and the failure of the PIPE Securities to close, as well as the resolution of legal actions seeking to enjoin the completion of the transaction;

 

   

Some of Altimar’s officers and directors may have conflicts of interest that may influence or have influenced them to support or approve the Business Combination without regard to your interests or in determining whether Blue Owl is appropriate for Altimar’s initial business combination;

 

   

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If third parties bring claims against us, the proceeds held in the Trust Account could be reduced and the per-share redemption amount received by shareholders may be less than $10.00 per share;

 

   

You may only be able to exercise your Public Warrants on a “cashless basis” under certain circumstances, and if you do so, you will receive fewer Class A common stock from such exercise than if you were to exercise such warrants for cash;

 

   

The grant of registration rights to our shareholders, holders of our Private Placement Warrants and PIPE Investors and the future exercise of such rights may adversely affect the market price of our Class A common stock;

 

   

We may have been a PFIC, which could result in adverse United States federal income tax consequences to U.S. investors;

 

   

We may amend the terms of the warrants in a manner that may be adverse to holders of Public Warrants with the approval by the holders of at least 50% of the then outstanding Public Warrants. As a result, the exercise price of the warrants could be increased, the exercise period could be shortened and the number of Class A ordinary shares purchasable upon exercise of a warrant could be decreased, all without approval of each warrant affected; and

 

   

Compliance obligations under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act may make it more difficult for us to effectuate the Business Combination, require substantial financial and management resources, and increase the time and costs of completing an acquisition.

Emerging Growth Company

Section 102(b)(1) of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”) exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a registration statement under the Securities Act declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. We have elected not to opt out of such extended transition period which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, we, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison of Altimar’s financial statements with another public company which is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company which has opted out of using the extended transition period difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.

We will remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of: (1) the last day of the fiscal year (a) following the fifth anniversary of the closing of Altimar’s IPO, (b) in which we have total annual gross revenue of at least $1.07 billion, or (c) in which we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer, which means the market value of our common equity that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the end of the prior fiscal year’s second fiscal quarter; and (2) the date on which we have issued more than $1.00 billion in non-convertible debt securities during the prior three-year period. References herein to “emerging growth company” have the meaning associated with it in the JOBS Act.



 

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SELECTED HISTORICAL CONDENSED

FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF ALTIMAR

Altimar is providing the following selected historical financial information to assist you in your analysis of the financial aspects of the Business Combination.

Altimar’s statement of operations data and cash flow data for the period from August 20, 2020 through December 31, 2020 and balance sheet data as of December 31, 2020 are derived from Altimar’s restated financial statements contained in its Amendment to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed with the SEC and included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. The restatement is more fully described in Note 2 of the notes to Altimar’s financial statements included herein.

The information is only a summary and should be read in conjunction with Altimar’s condensed financial statements and related notes and “Altimar’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained elsewhere herein. The historical results included below and elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus are not indicative of the future performance of Altimar.

 

     For the period from
August 20, 2020
(inception) through
December 31, 2020
 

Statement of Operations Data:

  

Formation and operating costs

     (299,659

Interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account

     38,028  

Change in fair value of warrants

     (5,019,872
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (5,281,503
  

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Data (at period end):

  

Total assets

   $ 276,316,182  

Warrant liability

     34,974,813  

Total liabilities

     44,741,914  

Shareholder’s Equity:

  

Preference shares, $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding

     —     

Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 4,842,574 shares issued and outstanding (excluding 22,657,426 shares subject to possible redemption)

     484  

Class B ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 6,875,000 shares issued and outstanding

     688  

Additional paid-in capital

     10,280,339  

Accumulated deficit

     (5,281,503

Total shareholder’s equity

     5,000,008  

Selected Cash Flow Data:

  

Net loss:

     (5,281,503

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities

     —     

Payment of formation costs in exchange for issuance of Class B ordinary shares

     5,000  

Change in fair value of warrant liability

     5,019,872  

Interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account

     (38,028

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

  

Offering costs included in accrued offering costs

     48,965  

Offering costs paid through promissory note — related party

     94,890  

Offering costs paid directly by Sponsor from proceeds of issuance of Class B ordinary shares

     20,000  

Initial classification of warrant liability

     29,954,941  

Initial classification of Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption

     231,850,770  

Change in value of Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption

     (5,276,510

Deferred underwriting fee payable

     9,625,000  

Weighted average number of Class B ordinary shares outstanding (basic and diluted).

     6,518,595  


 

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SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED

FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF OWL ROCK

The following table shows selected historical consolidated and combined financial information of Owl Rock for the periods and as of the dates indicated.

The selected historical consolidated and combined financial information of Owl Rock as of and for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 was derived from the historical consolidated and combined financial statements of Owl Rock included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.

The following selected historical financial information should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and “Owl Rock’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” appearing elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. The selected historical financial information in this section is not intended to replace Owl Rock’s consolidated financial statements and the related notes. Owl Rock’s historical results are not necessarily indicative of Owl Rock’s future results.

As explained elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, the financial information contained in this section relates to Owl Rock, prior to and without giving pro-forma effect to the impact of the Business Combination and, as a result, the results reflected in this section may not be indicative of the results of Blue Owl going forward. See the sections entitled “Summary — Information About the Parties to the Business Combination — Owl Rock” and “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Information” included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.

Selected Financial Information

 

($ amounts in thousands)    December 31, 2020     December 31, 2019     December 31, 2018  

Consolidated statements of financial condition data

      

Total assets

   $ 121,597     $ 56,718     $ 44,449  

Debt obligations, net

     356,386       287,104       29,676  

Total liabilities

     622,758       407,215       117,054  

Non-controlling interests

     6,526       2,259       (2,689

Member’s capital (deficit) attributed to members of Owl Rock Capital and sole member of Owl Rock Capital Securities LLC

     (507,687     (352,756     (69,916

Total members’ capital (deficit)

     (501,161     (350,497     (72,605

 

     For the Years Ended December 31,  
($ amounts in thousands)    2020     2019      2018  

Consolidated statements of operations data

     

Total revenues, net

   $ 249,815     $ 190,850      $ 121,249  

Total expenses

     308,542       163,483        122,888  

Interest expense

     23,816       6,662        1,128  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income (loss) before income taxes

     (82,543     20,705        (2,767

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (102     240        (180
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income (loss) including non-controlling interests

     (82,441     20,465        (2,587
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Add: Net (income) loss attributed to non-controlling interests

     4,610       2,493        4,635  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to members of Owl Rock Capital and sole member of Owl Rock Capital Securities LLC

   $ (77,831   $ 22,958      $ 2,048  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 


 

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Selected Operating Metrics

 

     For the Years Ended December 31,  

($ amounts in thousands)

   2020      2019      2018  

FRE(1)

   $ 12,592      $ 23,198      $ 1,868  

DE(2)

     12,219        23,117        1,868  

Adjusted EBITDA(3)

     37,081        30,689        3,300  

Adjusted Revenues(4)

     233,310        170,308        105,710  

Adjusted Compensation(5)

     137,197        99,735        52,649  

AUM

     27,101,000        18,636,000        13,057,000  

 

(1)

FRE is used to assess our operating performance by determining whether recurring revenue, primarily consisting of management fees, is sufficient to cover operating expenses and to generate profits. FRE is derived from and reconciled to, but not equivalent to its most directly comparable GAAP measure of net income (loss) before income taxes. FRE differs from income before taxes computed in accordance with GAAP as it adjusts for equity-based compensation, non-controlling interests in subsidiaries of the Company and certain other items that we believe reflects our operating performance. Other than for Owl Rock, the calculation of FRE also adjusts for performance income, performance related compensation and investment net gains (losses). Management believes that adding these adjustments assist in clarifying stable and predictable cash flows that cover operating expenses and lead to the generation of profits.

 

(2)

DE is used to assess performance and amounts available for dividends to members. DE is derived from and reconciled to, but not equivalent to its most directly comparable GAAP measure of net income (loss) before income taxes. Distributable Earnings is FRE less current income taxes and includes (other than with respect to Owl Rock) net realized gains, realized performance income and performance related compensation. DE differs from income before taxes computed in accordance with GAAP as it adjusts for certain items that we believe are indicative of our ability to make our dividend payments. Our presentation of DE represents our operating performance, as further adjusted for performance income and performance related compensation, as applicable. Management believes that these adjustments enable investors to better understand the Company’s earnings that are available for distribution.

 

(3)

Adjusted EBITDA is used to assess the Company’s ability to service its borrowings. Adjusted EBITDA is derived from and reconciled to, but not equivalent to its most directly comparable GAAP measure of net income (loss) before income taxes. Adjusted EBITDA represents Distributable Earnings plus (a) interest expense, (b) income tax expense (benefits), and (c) depreciation and amortization.

 

(4)

Adjusted Revenues are used to assess the net revenue expected to be received by the Company. Adjusted Revenues are derived from and reconciled to, but not equivalent to its most directly comparable GAAP measure of total revenues, net. Adjusted Revenues differ from total revenues computed in accordance with GAAP as it excludes reimbursed expenses and dealer manager revenues, if applicable, that have an offsetting amount included within expenses on the consolidated and combined statement of operations.

 

(5)

Adjusted Compensation is used to assess the net cash settled compensation to be paid by the Company. Adjusted Compensation is derived from and reconciled to, but not equivalent to its most directly comparable GAAP measure of compensation and benefits. Adjusted Compensation differs from compensation and benefits computed in accordance with GAAP as it excludes equity compensation expense and compensation and benefits reimbursed through the receipt of administrative revenues. The administrative revenues reflect allocable compensation and expenses incurred by certain professionals of the Company and reimbursed by products managed by the Company.



 

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We use FRE, DE, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Revenues and Adjusted Compensation as non-GAAP measures to assess and track our performance. The following table presents the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP metrics:

 

     For the Years Ended December 31,  
($ amounts in thousands)    2020     2019     2018  

Net income (loss) before taxes

   $ (82,543   $ 20,705     $ (2,767

Adjustments:

      

Equity compensation expense(1)

     90,525       —         —    

Net (gain) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     4,610       2,493       4,635  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fee Related Earnings

   $ 12,592     $ 23,198     $ 1,868  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fee Related Earnings

   $ 12,592     $ 23,198     $ 1,868  

Adjustments:

      

Current income tax (expense) benefit

     (373     (81     -  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributable Earnings

   $ 12,219     $ 23,117     $ 1,868  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributable Earnings

   $ 12,219     $ 23,117     $ 1,868  

Adjustments:

      

Interest expense

     23,816       6,662       1,128  

Current income tax expense (benefit)

     373       81       —    

Depreciation and amortization expense

     673       829       304  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 37,081     $ 30,689     $ 3,300  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues, net

   $ 249,815     $ 190,850     $ 121,249  

Adjustments:

      

Administrative fees

     (13,009     (12,038     (6,844

Dealer manager fees

     (3,496     (8,504     (8,695
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Revenues

   $ 233,310     $ 170,308     $ 105,710  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Compensation and benefits

   $ 240,731     $ 111,773     $ 59,493  

Adjustments:

      

Equity compensation expense(1)

     (90,525     —         —    

Administrative fees

     (13,009     (12,038     (6,844
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Compensation

   $ 137,197     $ 99,735     $ 52,649  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Represents a special incentive award that is classified as a liability-based award as of December 31, 2020. On December 28, 2020, the special incentive award was modified to convert the cash settled award into restricted stock units of Blue Owl upon closing of the transaction. For further detail, refer to “Owl Rock’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsResults of Operations – Expenses.



 

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SELECTED HISTORICAL COMBINED

FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF DYAL

The following table shows selected historical financial information of Dyal for the periods and as of the dates indicated.

The selected historical financial information of Dyal as of and for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 was derived from the historical combined financial statements of Dyal included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.

The following selected historical financial information should be read together with the combined financial statements and accompanying notes and “Dyal’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” appearing elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. The selected historical financial information in this section is not intended to replace Dyal’s combined financial statements and the related notes. Dyal’s historical results are not necessarily indicative of Dyal’s future results.

As explained elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, the financial information contained in this section relates to Dyal, prior to and without giving pro-forma effect to the impact of the Business Combination and, as a result, the results reflected in this section may not be indicative of the results of Blue Owl going forward. See the sections entitled “Summary  Information About the Parties to the Business Combination  Dyal” and “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information” included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.

Selected Financial Information

 

Balance Sheet Data

   December 31, 2020     December 31, 2019     December 31, 2018  
(in thousands)                   

Total assets

   $ 107,715     $ 34,572     $ 37,395  

Total liabilities

     149,473     $ 177,479     $ 107,548  

Total equity

     (41,758   $ (142,907   $ (70,153

 

Statement of Operations Data

   For the Years Ended December 31,  
(in thousands)    2020     2019     2018  

Total revenues

   $ 309,721     $ 332,330     $ 197,767  

Total operating expenses

     213,744       227,260       145,392  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     95,977       105,070       52,375  

Net gains (losses) from investment activities

     1,542       (1,564     627  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income tax expense

     97,519       103,506       53,002  

Income expense (benefit)

     8,435       9,094       5,127  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     89,084       94,412       47,875  

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     (548     (792     (480
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Dyal

   $ 89,632     $ 95,204     $ 48,355  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


 

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Selected Operating Metrics

The following table presents certain operating metrics as of and for the periods indicated:

 

     For the Years Ended December 31,  
($ amounts in thousands)    2020      2019      2018  

FRE(1)

   $ 98,172      $ 104,820      $ 52,375  

DE(2)

     91,335        96,921        47,735  

Adjusted EBITDA(3)

     99,669        105,903        52,932  

Adjusted Revenues(4)

     287,045        313,980        184,878  

Adjusted Compensation(5)

     162,523        177,745        103,072  

AUM

     23,824,471        21,694,966        17,628,125  

 

(1)

FRE is used to assess our operating performance by determining whether recurring revenue, primarily consisting of management fees, is sufficient to cover operating expenses and to generate profits. FRE is derived from and reconciled to, but not equivalent to its most directly comparable GAAP measure of net income (loss) before income taxes. FRE differs from income before taxes computed in accordance with GAAP as it adjusts for equity-based compensation, non-controlling interests in subsidiaries of the Company and certain other items that we believe reflects our operating performance. Other than for Owl Rock, the calculation of FRE also adjusts for performance income, performance related compensation and investment net gains (losses). Management believes that adding these adjustments assist in clarifying stable and predictable cash flows that cover operating expenses and lead to the generation of profits.

 

(2)

DE is used to assess performance and amounts available for dividends to members. DE is derived from and reconciled to, but not equivalent to its most directly comparable GAAP measure of net income (loss) before income taxes. Distributable Earnings is FRE less current income taxes and includes (other than with respect to Owl Rock) net realized gains, realized performance income and performance related compensation. DE differs from income before taxes computed in accordance with GAAP as it adjusts for certain items that we believe are indicative of our ability to make our dividend payments. Our presentation of DE represents our operating performance, as further adjusted for performance income and performance related compensation, as applicable. Management believes that these adjustments enable investors to better understand the Company’s earnings that are available for distribution.

 

(3)

Adjusted EBITDA is used to assess the Company’s ability to service its borrowings. Adjusted EBITDA is derived from and reconciled to, but not equivalent to its most directly comparable GAAP measure of net income (loss) before income taxes. Adjusted EBITDA represents Distributable Earnings plus (a) interest expense, (b) income tax expense (benefits), and (c) depreciation and amortization.

 

(4)

Adjusted Revenues are used to assess the net revenue expected to be received by the Company. Adjusted Revenues are derived from and reconciled to, but not equivalent to its most directly comparable GAAP measure of total revenues, net. Adjusted Revenues differ from total revenues computed in accordance with GAAP as it excludes reimbursed expenses and dealer manager revenues, if applicable, that have an offsetting amount included within expenses on the consolidated and combined statement of operations.

 

(5)

Adjusted Compensation is used to assess the net cash settled compensation to be paid by the Company. Adjusted Compensation is derived from and reconciled to, but not equivalent to its most directly comparable GAAP measure of compensation and benefits. Adjusted Compensation differs from compensation and benefits computed in accordance with GAAP as it excludes equity compensation expense and compensation and benefits reimbursed through the receipt of administrative revenues. The administrative revenues reflect allocable compensation and expenses incurred by certain professionals of the Company and reimbursed by products managed by the Company.



 

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We use FRE, DE, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Revenues and Adjusted Compensation as non-GAAP measures to assess and track our performance. The following table presents the reconciliation GAAP to non-GAAP metrics:

 

     Twelve Months Ended December 31,  
     2020     2019     2018  

Income before income tax expense

   $ 97,519     $ 103,506     $ 53,002  

Adjustments:

      

Equity based compensation

     3,000       —         —    

Net (gains) losses from investment activities

     (1,542     1,564       (627

Incentive fees

     (2,354     (626     —    

Incentive fee related compensation

     1,549       376       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fee Related Earnings

   $ 98,172     $ 104,820     $ 52,375  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fee Related Earnings

   $ 98,172     $ 104,820     $ 52,375  

Adjustments:

      

Incentive fees

     2,354       626       —    

Incentive fee related compensation

     (1,549     (376     —    

Net realized gains

     692       833       557  

Current income tax (expense) benefit

     (8,334     (8,982     (5,197
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributable Earnings

   $ 91,335     $ 96,921     $ 47,735  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributable Earnings

   $ 91,335     $ 96,921     $ 47,735  

Current income tax expense (benefit)

     8,334       8,982       5,197  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 99,669     $ 105,903     $ 52,932  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

   $ 309,721     $ 332,330     $ 197,767  

Adjustments:

      

Administrative, transaction and other fees

     (22,676     (18,350     (12,889
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Revenues

   $ 287,045     $ 313,980     $ 184,878  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Compensation and benefits

   $ 187,527     $ 194,970     $ 114,680  

Adjustments:

      

Equity based compensation

     (3,000     —         —    

Business Services Platform reimbursed compensation and benefits

     (22,004     (17,225     (11,608
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Compensation

   $ 162,523     $ 177,745     $ 103,072  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


 

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COMPARATIVE HISTORICAL AND UNAUDITED PRO FORMA

PER SHARE FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following table sets forth selected historical comparative share information for Altimar, Owl Rock and Dyal and unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated combined per share ownership information after giving effect to the Business Combination, assuming two redemption scenarios as follows:

 

   

Assuming No Redemptions: This scenario assumes that no Altimar shareholders exercise Redemption Rights with respect to their public shares for a pro rata portion of the Trust Account.

 

   

Assuming Maximum Redemption: This scenario assumes that all 27,500,000 million Class A ordinary shares of Altimar are redeemed for an aggregate redemption payment of approximately $275,000,000 million, plus interest from the Trust Account.

The pro forma book value per share reflects the Business Combination as if it had occurred on December 31, 2020. The net income (loss) per share information reflects the Business Combination as if it had occurred at the beginning of the period, or in the case of Altimar, on August 20, 2020. The pro forma estimated aggregate number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock (and shares of each class of common stock) for purposes of this proxy statement/prospectus have been determined (x) based upon Owl Rock management’s good faith estimation of the anticipated elections or lack thereof (i.e. electing to receive Blue Owl Operating Group Units and Class C and/or Class D common stock as consideration in lieu of Class A and/or Class B common stock or electing to consummate a merger of a single purpose blocker that is an Owl Rock Equityholder in connection with the Business Combination) by each of the Owl Rock Equityholders with respect to their respective portion of the consideration issuable to the Owl Rock Equityholders in the Business Combination and (y) assuming there are no downward adjustments to the Owl Rock Cash Consideration or the Dyal Cash Consideration (other than to the extent related to any exercise of redemption rights by public stockholders) and, accordingly, that there are no increases to the equity consideration payable to the Owl Rock Equityholders or the Dyal Equityholders (other than to the extent related to any exercise of redemption rights by public stockholders) (the foregoing clauses (x) and (y), the “Pro Forma Election Assumptions”). The actual elections made by applicable Owl Rock Equityholders may materially differ from those used for purposes of clause (x) of the Pro Forma Election Assumptions, and the upward and/or downward adjustments to the Owl Rock Cash Consideration and Dyal Cash Consideration, respectively, may result in differences in the number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock as of the Closing.

The historical information should be read in conjunction with the sections entitled “Selected Historical Condensed Financial Information of Altimar,” “Selected Historical Consolidated and Combined Financial Information of Owl Rock” and “Selected Historical Combined Financial Information of Dyal” and the historical consolidated and combined financial statements of Altimar, Owl Rock and Dyal and the related notes thereto included in this proxy statement/prospectus. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated combined per share data are presented for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of actual or future financial position or results of operations that would have been realized if the Business Combination had been completed as of the date indicated or will be realized upon the completion of the Business Combination. The historical information contained in the following table as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020 should be read in conjunction with Owl Rock and Dyal’s consolidated and combined financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020, with Altimar’s condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the period from August 20, 2020 through December 31, 2020, and the related notes included elsewhere herein.

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their pro rata share of the aggregate amount on deposit in the Trust Account for the year ended December 31, 2020:

 

    Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
($ in thousands, except per share amounts)   No
Redemption
    Maximum
Redemption
 

Basic and Diluted Net (Loss) Per Class A Share

   

Numerator

   

Net (loss)

  $ (1,534,907   $ (1,535,219

Less: Net (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

    (1,262,891     (1,294,185
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) attributable to Class A common stockholders-basic

  $ (272,016   $ (241,034
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Denominator

   

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding-basic

    237,850       210,350  

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding-diluted

    1,252,150       1,252,150  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic net (loss) per share

  $ (1.14   $ (1.15
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted net (loss) per share

  $ (1.23   $ (1.23
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following tables sets forth:

 

   

Historical per share information of Altimar as of December 31, 2020;

 

   

Unaudited pro forma combined per share information of the Company as of December 31, 2020, after giving effect to the Business Combination and utilizing the Pro Forma Election Assumptions, assuming two redemption scenarios as follows:

 

   

Scenario 1 — Assuming No Redemption: This presentation assumes that no public stockholders exercise redemption rights with respect to their public shares for a pro rata portion of the funds held in the Trust Account.

 

   

Scenario 2 — Assuming Maximum Redemption scenario: This presentation reflects the percentage of redeemable shares that can be redeemed using only cash available on the pro forma condensed combined balance sheets as of the date of this filing. It does not take into account cash flow available from operations between this filing and the Closing.

The pro forma book value per share information reflect the Business Combination as if it had occurred on December 31, 2020.

 

    Historical(2)     Pro Forma Combined  
    Altimar Acquisition
Corporation for Year
Ended December 31,
2020
    Assuming No
Redemptions
    Assuming Maximum
Redemptions
 

Book value per share (1)

  $ 0.73     $ 2.99     $ 3.11  

 

(1)

Book value per share = total equity/shares outstanding. Shares outstanding includes Class E shares issued and outstanding. For the pro forma combined book value per share, total equity is derived using 242.3 million shares in the no redemption scenario and 214.8 million shares in the maximum redemption scenario.

(2)

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MARKET PRICE, TICKER SYMBOL AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION

Altimar

Altimar’s units, Class A ordinary shares and public warrants are currently listed on the NYSE under the symbols “ATAC.U”, “ATAC” and “ATAC.W,” respectively.

The closing price of the units, Class A ordinary shares and public warrants on December 22, 2020, the last trading day before announcement of the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, was $10.25, and $1.68, respectively. As of             , 2021 the record date for the Special Meeting, the most recent closing price of the units, Class A ordinary shares and public warrants was $        , $         and $        , respectively.

Holders of the units, Class A ordinary shares and public warrants should obtain current market quotations for their securities. The market price of Altimar’s securities could vary at any time before the Business Combination.

Holders

As of December 31, 2020, there was one holder of record of Altimar’s units, one holder of record of Altimar’s Class A ordinary shares and two holders of record of Altimar’s public warrants. The number of holders of record does not include a substantially greater number of “street name” holders or beneficial holders whose units, public shares and public warrants are held of record by banks, brokers and other financial institutions.

Dividend Policy

Altimar has not paid any cash dividends on its ordinary shares to date and does not intend to pay cash dividends prior to the completion of the Business Combination. The payment of cash dividends in the future will be dependent upon Blue Owl’s revenues and earnings, if any, capital requirements and general financial condition subsequent to completion of the Business Combination. The payment of any cash dividends subsequent to the Business Combination will be within the discretion of Blue Owl’s board of directors at such time. Blue Owl’s ability to declare dividends may also be limited by restrictive covenants pursuant to any debt financing.

Owl Rock

Historical market price information for Owl Rock’s membership interests is not provided because there is no public market for any membership interest of Owl Rock.

Dyal

Historical market price information for Dyal’s equity interests is not provided because there is no public market for any security of Dyal.



 

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RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information contained in this proxy statement, the following risks have the potential to impact the business and operations of Blue Owl, Owl Rock and Dyal. These risk factors are not exhaustive and all investors are encouraged to perform their own investigation with respect to the business, financial condition and prospects of each of Blue Owl, Owl Rock and Dyal and the Business Combination. Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, references in this “Risk Factors” section to “Blue Owl,” “we,” “our,” “us” and other similar terms refer to Blue Owl Capital Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, including Owl Rock and Dyal and each of their respective subsidiaries, after giving effect to the Business Combination.

Risks Related to Our Businesses Following the Business Combination

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe disruptions in the U.S. and global economy, has disrupted, and may continue to disrupt, industries in which we, our funds and our funds’ portfolio companies operate and could potentially negatively impact us, our funds or our funds’ portfolio companies.

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted global commercial and economic activity and contributed to significant volatility in certain equity and debt markets. The impact of the outbreak continues to develop and many countries, including the United States, and states and municipalities in which we and our funds’ portfolio companies operate, have instituted quarantines, prohibitions on travel and the closure of offices, businesses, schools, retail stores and other public venues. Individual businesses and industries are also implementing similar precautionary measures. Those measures, as well as the general uncertainty surrounding the dangers and effects of COVID-19, have created significant disruption in supply chains and economic activity and are having a particularly adverse impact on transportation, hospitality, tourism, entertainment and other industries, including industries in which certain of our funds, borrowers, partner managers and their respective portfolio companies operate and invest. The effects of COVID-19 have led to significant volatility and it is uncertain how long this volatility will continue. As COVID-19 continues to spread, the potential effects, including a global, regional or other economic recession, are increasingly uncertain and difficult to assess. The continued spread of the virus globally could lead to a protracted world-wide economic downturn, the effects of which could last for some period after the pandemic is controlled and/or abated.

The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on us and our funds’ operational and financial performance will depend on many factors, including the duration and scope of the public health emergency, the actions taken by governmental authorities to contain its financial and economic impact, the continued or renewed implementation of travel advisories and restrictions, the widespread availability of a vaccine, the impact of the public health emergency on overall supply and demand, goods and services, consumer confidence and levels of economic activity and the extent of its disruption to global, regional and local supply chains and economic markets, all of which are uncertain and difficult to assess. Significant volatility and declines in valuations in the global markets as well as liquidity concerns may impair our ability to raise funds or deter fund investors from investing in new or successor funds that we are marketing. Actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (whether imposed by governments or adopted by businesses or individuals) may give rise to difficulty marketing and raising new or successor funds due to shelter-in-place orders, travel restrictions and social distancing requirements implemented or undertaken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which may lower or delay anticipated fee revenues. For existing funds, those actions may slow the pace of investment activity, by, for example, hindering the diligence process. This, in turn, could adversely affect the timing of raising capital for new or successor funds, the terms that might be offered and the management fees we earn on our funds that generate fees based on invested (and not committed) capital. In addition, cash flows from management fees may be impacted by, among other things, a failure of our clients to meet capital calls. Borrowers of loans and other credit instruments made by our funds may be unable to make their loan payments on a timely basis and meet their loan covenants, resulting in a decrease in value of our funds’ credit investments and lower than expected returns.

 

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We are continuing to monitor the impact of COVID-19 and related risks, including risks related to the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and efforts to mitigate the spread and deployment of vaccines. However, the rapid development and fluidity of the situation precludes any prediction as to its ultimate impact on us. If the spread and related mitigation efforts continue, our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially adversely affected. The impact of COVID-19 could have the effect of heightening many of the other risk factors described herein.

Difficult market and political conditions may reduce the value or hamper the performance of the investments made by our funds or impair the ability of our funds to raise or deploy capital, each of which could materially reduce our revenue, earnings and cash flow and adversely affect our financial prospects and condition.

Our businesses are affected by conditions and trends in the global financial markets and the global economic and political climate relating to, among other things, interest rates, the availability and cost of credit, inflation rates, economic uncertainty, changes in laws (including laws relating to our taxation, taxation of our clients and the possibility of changes to regulations applicable to alternative asset managers), trade policies, commodity prices, tariffs, currency exchange rates and controls, political elections and administration transitions, and national and international political events (including wars and other forms of conflict, terrorist acts, and security operations) and catastrophic events such as fires, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes and pandemics. Those factors are outside of our control and may affect the level and volatility of credit and securities prices and the liquidity and value of fund investments, and we and our funds may not be able to or may choose not to manage our exposure to these conditions.

During periods of difficult market conditions or slowdowns, which may be across one or more industries, sectors or geographies, companies in which our funds invest may experience decreased revenues, financial losses, credit rating downgrades, difficulty in obtaining access to financing and increased funding costs. During such periods, those companies may also have difficulty in pursuing growth strategies, expanding their businesses and operations (including to the extent that they are partner managers, raising additional capital) and be unable to meet their debt service obligations or other expenses as they become due, including obligations and expenses payable to our funds. Negative financial results in our funds’ portfolio companies may reduce the net asset value of our funds, result in the impairment of assets and reduce the investment returns for our funds, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and cash flow or ability to raise additional capital through new or successor funds. In addition, those conditions would increase the risk of default with respect to credit-oriented or debt investments by our funds.

The management fees of our BDCs and management fees and performance income of our private funds comprise substantially all of our revenues and a reduction in fees and performance income could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and the level of cash available for distributions to our stockholders.

The management fees we received from our BDCs and Owl Rock private funds and managed accounts comprised approximately 35% of our pro forma revenue and the management fees from the legacy Dyal funds comprised approximately 51% of our pro forma revenue in the year ended December 31, 2020. All management fees received are net of any amounts payable to third parties pursuant to any revenue share or other Exempted Performance Income.

Owl Rock Funds

The investment advisory agreements we have with each of our BDCs categorize the fees we receive as: (a) base management fees, which are paid quarterly and generally increase or decrease based on the average fair value of our BDC’s gross assets excluding cash and cash equivalents) or average fair value of gross assets (excluding cash) plus undrawn commitments, (b) fees based on our BDC’s net investment income (before Part I Fees and Part II Fees), which are paid quarterly (“BDC Part I Fees”) and (c) fees based on our BDC’s net capital gains, which are paid annually (“BDC Part II Fees”). We classify the BDC Part I Fees as management fees

 

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because they are predictable and recurring in nature, not subject to contingent repayment and generally cash-settled each quarter. If any of our BDCs’ gross assets or net investment income (before BDC Part I Fees and BDC Part II Fees) were to decline significantly for any reason, including, without limitation, due to fair value accounting requirements, the poor performance of its investments or the inability to obtain or maintain borrowings for each of our BDCs, the amount of the fees we receive from our BDCs, including the base management fee and the Part I Fees, would also decline significantly, which could have an adverse effect on our revenues and results of operations. In addition, because the BDC Part II Fees are not paid unless each of our BDCs achieves cumulative aggregate realized capital gains (net of cumulative aggregate realized capital losses and aggregate unrealized capital depreciation), each of our BDCs’ Part II Fees payable to us are variable and not predictable. Our advisory agreements typically provide that the rates at which we earn advisory fees from our BDCs increase after our BDCs are publicly listed (where before the listing the advisory fees typically are a reduced management fee with a reduced or no BDC Part I or II fees). If our BDCs do not become publicly listed for any reason, including the poor share performance of our BDCs, Blue Owl will not benefit from this increase, and those BDCs may need to return their capital to investors, further reducing our management fee income. We may also, from time to time, (a) waive or voluntarily defer any fees payable to us by our BDCs or any BDCs that we may manage after the date hereof and (b) restructure any existing fee waivers granted by us to our BDCs so that such of our BDCs will be obligated to pay fee amounts that are less than the full fee amounts owed to us pursuant to the terms of the applicable advisory agreement between us and such BDC, and the duration and extent of such waivers and deferrals in each of (a) and (b) may need to be significant to support continued fundraising. In addition to those arrangements, we have entered into and in the future may enter into expense supporting arrangements with certain of our BDCs where we pay or reimburse certain expenses of our BDCs in order to support their target dividend payments.

Our investment advisory and management agreements with our BDCs renew for successive annual periods subject to the approval of the applicable BDC’s board of directors or by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of such BDC’s outstanding voting securities. In addition, as required by the Investment Company Act, the investment advisory agreements with our BDCs generally may be terminated without penalty upon 60 days’ written notice to the other party. Termination or non-renewal of any of these agreements would reduce our revenues significantly and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

Each of the existing Owl Rock funds that is not a BDC has entered into an investment advisory agreement whereby we generally receive base management fees from the inception of such fund through the liquidation of such fund. For each Owl Rock fund that is not a BDC, the base management fee is typically based on a percentage of gross asset value (which includes the portion of such investments purchased with leverage).

Because each of the Owl Rock funds that is not a BDC has an end date for paying management fees, our revenues will decline in respect of such funds if we are unable to successfully raise successor funds that replace the management fee payments that terminate on the funds or such successor funds do not generate fees at the same rate. Additionally, given that such management fees are based on gross asset value, the management fee received in respect of such fund will be reduced when a fund realizes investments or if the value of an investment is impaired. During the investment period of such Owl Rock fund, such fund expects to actively recycle capital into new investments, which would have the impact of replacing investments that have been realized during the investment period, but there are many factors that may limit our ability to effectively recycle capital and realize the full fee potential of any particular fund. For many Owl Rock funds, the gross asset value used as the base for the management fee includes investments purchased with leverage. If we are unable to obtain leverage at the expected level, or at all, this will have a negative impact on our ability to realize the full fee potential of any particular fund.

Further, our right to receive management fees can be impaired by certain actions of investors in an Owl Rock fund that is not a BDC. Owl Rock funds that are not BDCs generally provide investors with the right to terminate such fund on both a cause basis and a no fault basis, each with a super-majority vote. If the investors would exercise their right to vote for an early termination, we will continue to receive management fee through

 

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the liquidation of such fund, but we may face pressure to liquidate investments earlier than we otherwise believe is appropriate to maximize the value of such investment. Owl Rock funds in the Opportunistic Lending strategy also provide investors with the right to remove the general partner of such fund on a cause basis with a super-majority vote. Upon the removal of the general partner of a fund becoming effective, the investment advisory contract in respect of such fund will cease to exist and our rights to payment of management fee will terminate.

The general partner or an affiliate of certain of our Owl Rock funds that are not BDCs may be entitled to receive carried interest from a fund based on cumulative fund performance to date. Carried interest entitles the general partner (or an affiliate) to a special allocation of income and gains from a fund, and is typically structured as a net profits interest in the applicable fund. Carried interest is generally calculated on a “realized” basis, and the recipient is generally entitled to a carried interest based upon the net realized income and gains often taking into account certain unrealized losses generated by such fund. Net realized income/gains or loss is not netted between or among funds.

If the investments we make on behalf of our funds or separate accounts perform poorly, we may suffer a decline in our incentive fees, which may limit our ability to pay dividends. For most funds, the carried interest is subject to a preferred return of approximately 8%, subject in most cases to a catch-up allocation to the general partner. Generally, if at the termination of a fund, the fund has not achieved investment returns that exceed the preferred return threshold or the general partner receives net profits over the life of the fund in excess of its allocable share under the applicable partnership agreement, the general partner will be obligated to repay an amount equal to the extent the previously distributed carried interest exceeds the amounts to which the general partner is entitled. These repayment obligations may be related to amounts previously distributed to us and our senior professionals. Additionally, similar to management fees as described above, if the fund is terminated early by the investors or the general partner is removed by the investors of a fund, this may have a negative impact on the value of investments, which will then reduce the carried interest allocations to the general partner, and, in the instance where the general partner is removed for cause, a penalty reduction may be assessed against any remaining carried interest. Amounts that could otherwise go to satisfy dividend payments may be deferred or reserved to satisfy potential repayment obligations. In addition, although Blue Owl is only entitled to 15% of this performance income, Blue Owl professionals will be entitled to the balance of this revenue stream outside of the company. To the extent that such amounts diminish, it may be more difficult or more costly to retain such professionals.

Our cash flow may fluctuate significantly due to the fact that the timing and amount of carried interest allocations or incentive fees generated by Owl Rock Funds is uncertain. Currently the Owl Rock funds with a carried interest allocation have distribution waterfalls that require that, in respect of an investor, such investor has received a return of its contributions plus its preferred return on such contributions prior to the general partner being entitled to a carried interest allocation. As such, carried interest is measured on a cumulative performance of a fund and is not expected, to accrue, if at all, to the general partner until the latter portion of the fund’s life cycle. We cannot predict when, or if, any realization of investments will occur, and thus, we cannot predict the timing or amounts of carried interest distributions to us. If we were to receive a distribution of carried interest in a particular quarter, it may have a significant impact on our results for that particular quarter, which may not be replicated in subsequent quarters. As a result, achieving steady growth in net income and cash flow on a quarterly basis may be difficult, which could in turn lead to large adverse movements or general increased volatility in the price of our common stock.

Dyal Funds

Each Dyal Equity Fund has entered into an investment advisory agreement whereby we receive management fees for a set period of time (10 years following the final closing for each of Dyal Fund I and Dyal Fund II, 15 years following the initial or final closing of Dyal Fund III and Dyal Fund IV, respectively, and approximately 17 years from the initial closing of Dyal Fund V). For each Dyal Equity Fund, the management

 

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fee is initially a set percentage of capital committed by investors, and then, following a step down event (generally either the end of the investment period or, for certain funds, when the fund’s commitments become substantially invested or drawn), is adjusted to a lower percentage of the fund’s cost of unrealized investments, subject to impairment losses for certain funds. We are also entitled to receive from the Dyal Equity Funds reimbursements of our costs for maintaining our Business Services Platform, which reimbursement payments do not offset our management fees.

Because each Dyal Equity Fund has an end date for paying management fees, our revenues will decline in respect of such strategy if we are unable to successfully raise successor funds that replace the management fee payments that terminate on the older Dyal Equity Funds, or successor funds do not generate fees at the same rate. Following the management fee step down event for a Dyal Equity Fund, the management fee we receive will be reduced when a fund realizes investments or in certain cases when there are permanent changes to the cost basis of unrealized investments. While those funds are not required to realize assets as of any date, there is an obligation to explore liquidity strategies with respect to a fund, and should a liquidity strategy event occur prior to the management fee end date, it could cause a reduction in the amount of management fees we are otherwise entitled to receive. Further, any realization of assets will be within the control of certain of our employees and those persons may be incentivized through the allocation of carried interest to effect a realization earlier than one otherwise would expect had carried interest not been applicable.

Further, our right to receive management fees can be impaired by certain actions of investors in an existing or future Dyal Equity Fund. In addition to the investors right to remove us as manager of a fund for cause, the investors (with a supermajority consent) generally have the right to create an early step down event with respect to a fund (thereby reducing the management fees payable), including upon the loss of key people with respect to the fund, or in the case of Dyal Fund II, with majority consent in conjunction with an early dissolution of the fund. In the case of Dyal Fund I and Dyal Fund II, the investors (with majority consent for Dyal Fund I and supermajority consent for Dyal Fund II) may terminate us as manager without cause. We cannot be removed without cause as manager of Dyal Fund III, Dyal Fund IV or Dyal Fund V.

Our revenues with respect to our Dyal Financing Fund include both a management fee (which is a set percentage of the acquisition cost of investments in the fund) and incentive fees that are a percentage of net income before realized and unrealized gains and losses above a preferred return and a percentage of any net realized capital gains (net of cumulative aggregate realized capital losses and aggregate unrealized capital depreciation). Pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination, 85% of the incentive fees in respect of the GP Debt Financing Strategy will be paid to certain of our stockholders, principals and employees, and 15% will be retained by Subsidiaries of Blue Owl (net of certain investor and other third party arrangements). If any of the assets were to suffer impairment losses affecting their cost basis or income accruals for any reason, including, due to borrower defaults, the amount of the fees we receive from our Dyal Financing Fund would also decline significantly. Further, after an initial lock up period, investors may issue redemption notices with respect to their interests; as such interests are redeemed, the fees will decrease unless we are able to find new investors to replace those redeeming.

Notwithstanding the formulas for calculating management fees provided in the governing documents for our funds, Dyal has provided (and expects to provide in the future) discounts to investors on such fees based on the size of their commitments to the fund (or Dyal funds generally), the timing of their commitments to the fund or other factors that Dyal deems relevant. Certain investors are effectively given management fee discounts through Specified Interests and discounts with respect to carried interest or performance income through the grant of participation rights.

We also receive fee income for providing services to certain portfolio companies of Owl Rock funds and other products. Such services include arrangement, syndication, origination, structuring analysis, capital structure and business plan advice and other services. Certain types of transaction-related fees are required to be distributed to the Owl Rock funds and other products under the terms of our Co-investment Exemptive Order, as

 

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discussed in “Conflicts of interest may arise in connection with co-investments between our private funds and our BDCs” below, or are required to be distributed to investors in Owl Rock funds and other products or offset against management fees that would otherwise be payable pursuant to the terms of the governing agreements of the relevant vehicles, while other types of related fees may be retained by us and contribute to our revenues and, ultimately, to our net income. We may decide not to seek those fees. Our ability to receive and retain those fees, and to continue to receive and retain those fees in the future, is dependent on the terms we negotiate with investors in Owl Rock funds and other products, our ability to successfully negotiate for those fees with underlying portfolio companies, the permissibility of receiving and retaining those fees under the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, and our business determination to negotiate for those fees. As a result, any change to the willingness of portfolio companies to bear those fees, the terms of Owl Rock funds and other products that permit us to receive and retain those fees, the legal and regulatory framework in which we operate or our willingness to negotiate for those fees with portfolio companies of Owl Rock funds and other products, could result in a decrease to our revenues and net income, and ultimately decrease the value of our common stock and our dividends to our shareholders. In addition, the fees generated are typically dependent on transaction frequency and volume, and a slowdown in the pace or size of investments by our funds could adversely affect the amount of fees generated.

Our growth depends in large part on our ability to raise new and successor funds. If we were unable to raise such funds, the growth of our FPAUM and management fees, and ability to deploy capital into investments, earning the potential for performance income, would slow or decrease, all of which would materially reduce our revenues and cash flows and adversely affect our financial condition.

A significant portion of our revenue from our private funds in any given period is dependent on the size of our FPAUM in such period and fee rates charged on the FPAUM. We may not be successful in procuring investment returns and prioritizing services that will allow us to maintain our current fee structure, to maintain or grow our FPAUM, or to generate performance income. A decline in the size or pace of growth of FPAUM or applicable fee rates will reduce our revenues. A decline in the size or pace of growth of FPAUM or applicable fee rates may result from a range of factors, including:

 

   

Volatile economic and market conditions, which could cause fund investors to delay making new commitments to alternative investment funds or limit the ability of our existing funds to deploy capital;

 

   

Intense competition among alternative asset managers may make fundraising and the deployment of capital more difficult, thereby limiting our ability to grow or maintain our FPAUM. Competition may be amplified by changes in fund investor allocations away from alternative asset managers;

 

   

Continuation or amplification of general trends within the investment management industry towards lower fees including through direct reductions, deferrals, rebates or other means, which may also result in our competitors operating based on fee structures with which we are unable to successfully compete. In response to those trends, we may, in certain cases, lower the fees we charge or grant fee reductions or holidays for a period of time in order to remain competitive;

 

   

A change in terms for how we assess management fees for certain of our funds or strategies;

 

   

Poor performance of one or more of our funds, either relative to market benchmarks or in absolute terms (e.g., based on market value or net asset value of our BDC’s shares), or compared to our competitors may cause fund investors to regard our funds less favorably than those of our competitors, thereby adversely affecting our ability to raise new or successor funds;

 

   

Our funds may engage in strategic transactions or other dispositions that reduce the cost basis upon which we charge management fees with respect to one or more of our funds. For example, a fund may sell all or a portion of its interests in portfolio companies that causes such fund’s management fee base to be reduced; and

 

   

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end of a fund’s investment period could result in the termination of a fund’s investment period and a material decrease in the management fees paid by such fund or, in certain cases, cessation of the funds.

Our funds may suffer losses if our partner managers are unable to raise new funds or grow their AUM.

As our investments in partner managers are intended to be held for an indefinite duration, we are dependent upon the ability of our partner managers to execute successfully their investment program and grow their assets under management. In the event that a partner manager is unable to grow their assets under management or such partner manager’s investment returns fail to meet expectations, the returns attributable to such investment may be reduced or we may suffer a loss on such investment. A partner manager’s failure to grow assets under management may result from a range of factors common to asset managers, including factors to which we are subject ourselves, or specific factors attributable to its business including the departure of key persons, the inability of such partner manager to diversify into new investment strategies, investment performance and regulatory enforcement actions.

The investment management business is intensely competitive.

The investment management business is intensely competitive, with competition based on a variety of factors, including investment performance, business relationships, quality of service provided to clients, fund investor liquidity, fund terms (including fees and economic sharing arrangements), brand recognition and business reputation. Maintaining our reputation is critical to attracting and retaining fund investors and for maintaining our relationships with our regulators, sponsors, partner managers, potential co-investors and joint venture partners, as applicable. Negative publicity regarding our company, our personnel or our partner managers could give rise to reputational risk that could significantly harm our existing business and business prospects. We are also currently subject to and may be subject in the future to litigation between ourselves and our partner managers, which may harm our reputation. For more information regarding litigation between us and our partner managers, see “Risk Factors — Risks Related to the Business Combination and Altimar — If the conditions to the Business Combination Agreement are not met, or suits to enjoin the transaction are successful, the Business Combination may not occur.

Similarly, events could occur that damage the reputation of our industry generally, such as the insolvency or bankruptcy of large funds or a significant number of funds or highly publicized incidents of fraud or other scandals, any one of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, regardless of whether any of those events directly relate to our funds or the investments made by our funds.

Our Direct Lending and GP Capital Solutions business segments compete with a number of specialized funds, corporate buyers, traditional asset managers, real estate companies, commercial banks, investment banks, other investment managers and other financial institutions, including certain of our shareholders, as well as domestic and international pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, and we expect that competition will continue to increase. In addition, our BDCs and private credit funds compete with a number of other BDCs, private funds, commercial banks, and other financial institutions.

Numerous factors increase our competitive risks, including, but not limited to:

 

   

A number of our competitors may have or are perceived to have more expertise or financial, technical, marketing and other resources and more personnel than we do;

 

   

Some of our funds may not perform as well as competitors’ funds or other available investment products;

 

   

Several of our competitors have raised significant amounts of capital, and many of them have similar investment objectives to ours, which may create additional competition for investment opportunities;

 

   

Some of our competitors may have lower fees or alternative fee arrangements that potential clients of ours may find more appealing;

 

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Some of our competitors may have a lower cost of capital and access to funding sources that are not available to us, which may create competitive disadvantages for us with respect to our funds, including our funds that directly use leverage or rely on debt financing of their portfolio investments to generate superior investment returns;

 

   

Some of our competitors may have higher risk tolerances, different risk assessments or lower return thresholds than us, which could allow them to consider a wider variety of investments and to bid more aggressively than us or to agree to less restrictive legal terms and protections for investments that we want to make;

 

   

Some of our competitors may be subject to less regulation or conflicts of interest and, accordingly, may have more flexibility to undertake and execute certain businesses or investments than we do, bear less compliance expense than we do or be viewed differently in the marketplace;

 

   

Some of our competitors may have more flexibility than us in raising and deploying certain types of funds under the investment management contracts they have negotiated with their fund investors; and

 

   

Some of our competitors may offer a broader investment platform and more partnership opportunities to portfolio companies than we are able to offer.

Certain of our strategic relationship investors may be granted the right to participate in the net profits of our advisory business for certain strategies.

Owl Rock has granted certain strategic relationship investors the right to participate in the net profits or gross revenues of certain advisory businesses that are associated with a subset of Owl Rock strategies that engage primarily in middle-market direct lending to (x) a diversified (across-sector) portfolio of companies (including through certain of our funds) and (y) U.S. technology companies. Owl Rock has also provided certain strategic relationship investors with the right to participate in a percentage of the gross management fee revenue derived from its First Lien Lending strategy and its Opportunistic Lending strategy, which sharing arrangements apply to both current funds and accounts within these strategies as well as certain future funds and accounts in these strategies for a stated period of time, in some cases even if such strategic relationship investors themselves do not continue to invest in the relevant strategy.

Similarly, certain strategic investors in most Dyal funds have been granted certain participation rights. The strategic relationship investor in Dyal Fund I, for example, shares in net operating income that would otherwise be earned by us with respect to management fees paid by Dyal Fund I. Strategic relationship investors in Dyal Fund III, Dyal Fund IV, Dyal Fund V, and the Dyal Financing Fund are entitled to share in a percentage of adjusted management fees (including in the case of Dyal Financing Fund, incentive fees) otherwise received by us with respect to those funds. Those strategic relationship investors are also entitled to share in carried interest, which in the case of the current Dyal Equity Funds reduces amounts distributable to those persons otherwise entitled to such carried interest (i.e., our shareholders, principals and employees), but does not affect us.

To the extent gross revenue participations or similar arrangements are offered, they will reduce the revenue earned by the Blue Owl Business, but Blue Owl will continue to bear all applicable expenses, even if the product is not generating positive cash flow. We may also offer our employees the opportunity to participate in certain types of revenue sharing arrangements in certain circumstances as a way of compensating or incentivizing employees. There is generally no limitation on the size or the duration of future economic sharing arrangements. In addition, to the extent that strategic relationship investors may be asked from time to time to vote upon or consent to matters that arise in connection with their investments in the applicable Dyal or Owl Rock funds, or in connection with their participation in the economic streams described above, the interests of such strategic investors may differ from those of other investors in Dyal or Owl Rock funds.

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Investments funds’ investments in partner managers. We currently expect, at least in certain instances, to continue to offer these economic sharing arrangements to our strategic relationship investors (which may include certain of our PIPE Investors and other shareholders) in the future, which may reduce the management fee and performance income ultimately earned by Blue Owl in respect of these products, although it is hoped in many instances this will be balanced by the broader strategic benefits. Notwithstanding Blue Owl’s general right to 15% of performance income from the Blue Owl Funds and general ownership of the fee-earning businesses, it will bear dilution, generally pro rata with other employees and officers of Blue Owl, to third parties, including third party investors and joint venture partners and in the case of management fees to newly hired or reassigned personnel in connection with new business line launches. Although such amounts will typically be awarded in circumstances where Blue Owl management believes there will ultimately be long-term benefits to the Company, there can be no assurance that the ultimate benefit attained will be commensurate with the value awarded, or as to how long it may take to recoup such value.

Conflicts of interest may arise in our allocation of capital and co-investment opportunities.

As an asset manager with multiple clients, including our various funds and product lines, we confront conflicts of interests relating to our investment activities and operations. In particular, our allocation of capital and co-investment opportunities across our funds and products is subject to numerous actual or potential conflicts of interest. Although we have implemented policies and procedures to address those conflicts, our failure to effectively identify and address them could cause reputational harm and a loss of investor confidence in our business. It could also result in regulatory lapses that could lead to applicable penalties, as well as increased regulatory oversight of our business.

Potential conflicts of interest in allocation among funds

Certain of our funds may have overlapping investment objectives, including funds that have different fee structures, and potential conflicts may arise with respect to our decisions regarding how to allocate investment opportunities among those funds. We may allocate an investment opportunity that is appropriate for two or more investment funds in a manner that excludes one or more funds or results in a disproportionate allocation based on factors or criteria that we determine, including but not limited to differences with respect to available capital, the current or anticipated size of a fund, minimum investment amounts, the remaining life of a fund, differences in investment objectives, guidelines or strategies, diversification, portfolio construction considerations and other considerations deemed relevant to us and in accordance with our policy. Although we will adopt one or more investment allocation policies and procedures that are designed to ensure fair and equitable treatment over time, and expect these policies and procedures to continue to evolve as a result of the Business Combination, those policies and procedures will not eliminate entirely conflicts. Certain investment opportunities may be allocated to certain funds that have lower fees or to our co-investment funds on a no-fee and no-carry basis. To the extent that those investments could otherwise have been allocated to funds generating FPAUM, our revenues will be less than what would otherwise have been generated were those investments made through fee paying structures.

Potential conflicts of interest in connection with co-investments between our private funds and our BDCs

Our BDCs are permitted to co-invest in portfolio companies with each other and with affiliated investment funds in negotiated transactions pursuant to an SEC order (the “Co-investment Exemptive Order”). Pursuant to that exemptive relief, our BDCs and other affiliated investment funds generally are permitted to make such co-investments if a “required majority” (as defined in Section 57(o) of the Investment Company Act) of such BDC’s directors (including the independent directors) makes certain conclusions in connection with the co-investment transaction, including that (1) the terms of the transaction, including the consideration to be paid, are reasonable and fair to such BDC and its shareholders and do not involve overreaching in respect of such BDC or its shareholders on the part of any person concerned, (2) the transaction is consistent with the interests of such BDC’s shareholders and with its investment objective and strategies, and (3) the investment by one of our BDCs and other affiliated investment funds would not disadvantage any other of our BDCs, and such BDC’s

 

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participation would not be on a basis different from or less advantageous than that on which the other BDCs or other affiliated investment funds are investing. The different investment objectives or terms of the BDCs and affiliated investment funds may result in a potential conflict of interest, including in connection with the allocation of investments among our BDCs and/or our affiliated investment funds pursuant to the Co-investment Exemptive Order or otherwise.

As a result of the Business Combination, the Dyal funds will become affiliated investment funds of our BDCs and be prohibited from co-investing with our BDCs, except as permitted by the Investment Company Act and the Co-investment Exemptive Order. Those restrictions may limit the ability of the Dyal funds to make certain investments they otherwise would have made, and subject our funds to additional compliance and regulatory risk. While it is not currently anticipated that there will be substantial overlap in the investment opportunities pursued by our BDCs, on the one hand, and the Dyal funds, on the other hand, the Co-investment Exemptive Order will require that any opportunities that are appropriate for both our BDCs and the Dyal funds will need to be offered to our BDCs and any such investments, if made, will need to be conducted in compliance with the conditions of the Co-Investment Exemptive Order and other requirements under the Investment Company Act.

Conflicts related to investments by several of our funds at different levels of the capital structure of a single portfolio company.

Different funds that we advise may invest in a single portfolio company, including at different levels of the capital structure of the portfolio company. For example, in the normal course of business, one of our funds may acquire debt positions in, or lend to, companies in which another of our funds owns common equity securities or a subordinated debt position. This could occur at the time of, or subsequent to, the initial investment in the portfolio company. A direct conflict of interest could arise among the various debt holders and equity holders if the company were to experience financial distress. In addition, if one of our BDC’s is an investor in a portfolio company alongside other of our BDCs or affiliated investment funds we advise that have invested in a different part of the portfolio company’s capital structure, the Investment Company Act may prohibit us from negotiating on behalf of any such fund in connection with a reorganization or restructuring of the portfolio company. While we have developed general guidelines regarding when two or more funds can invest in different parts of the same company’s capital structure and created a process that we employ to handle those conflicts when they arise, our decision to permit the investments to occur in the first instance or our judgment on how to minimize the conflict could be challenged. If we fail to appropriately address those conflicts, it could negatively impact our reputation and ability to raise additional funds and the willingness of counterparties to do business with us or result in potential litigation against us.

Conflicts of interest may arise in our allocation of costs and expenses, and we are subject to increased regulatory scrutiny and uncertainty with regard to those determinations.

As an asset manager with multiple funds we regularly make determinations to allocate costs and expenses both among our funds and between our funds and their investment advisors. Certain of those determinations are inherently subjective and virtually all of them are subject to regulatory oversight. Any determination or allegation of, or investigation into, a potential violation could cause reputational harm and a loss of investor confidence in our business. It could also result in regulatory lapses and any applicable penalties, as well as increased regulatory oversight of our business. In addition, any determination to allocate fees to the applicable investment adviser or Blue Owl could negatively affect our net income, and ultimately decrease the value of our common stock and our dividends to our stockholders.

Allocation of costs and expenses among our funds

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expenses incurred in connection with organizing and establishing the funds and the offering of interests in the funds. Such determinations often require subjective judgment and may result in the management company, rather than our funds, being allocated certain fees and expenses. In addition, our funds generally pay all expenses related to the operation of the funds and their investment activities, in certain cases subject to caps. We also determine, in our sole discretion, the appropriate allocation of investment-related expenses, including broken deal expenses, incurred in respect of unconsummated investments and expenses more generally relating to a particular investment strategy, among our funds, vehicles and accounts participating or that would have participated in such investments or that otherwise participate in the relevant investment strategy, as applicable. That often requires judgment and could result in one or more of our funds bearing more or less of these expenses than other investors or potential investors in the relevant investments or a fund paying a disproportionate share, including some or all, of the broken deal expenses or other expenses incurred by potential investors. Any dispute regarding such allocations could lead to our having to bear some portion of these costs as well as reputational risk. In addition, for funds that do not pay or otherwise bear the costs and expenses described above because of the application of caps or otherwise, such amounts may be borne by the applicable management company, which will reduce the amount of net fee income we receive for providing advisory services to the fund.

Allocation of expenses relating to Dyal’s Business Services Platform

Dyal has developed a Business Services Platform that provides strategic services to entities that advise, manage or sponsor investment funds, including partner managers, in five key areas: client development and marketing support, business strategy, product development, talent management, and operational advisory. Expenses associated with the Business Services Platform (the “BSP Expenses”) are expected to be allocated among, and payable by, each of the Dyal Equity Funds. Those Dyal Equity Funds will generally be allocated an amount equal to their pro rata allocation of BSP Expenses based on the relative number of partner managers in which investments are held from time to time by each of those funds; provided that the amount of BSP Expenses borne by a particular Dyal Equity Fund is subject to certain caps specified in its respective governing documents. In addition, Dyal Fund V provides for a minimum payment for BSP Expenses, which to the extent such minimum exceeds Dyal Fund V’s otherwise allocable share of such expenses, will reduce the amounts of BSP Expenses borne by the other Dyal Equity Funds. It is expected that any successor fund to Dyal Fund V would similarly share in BSP Expenses.

Following the consummation of the Transaction, Blue Owl will not receive services from the Business Services Platform and therefore Dyal Fund IV will be treated as not holding an interest in Blue Owl for purposes of allocating Business Services Platform expenses.

In certain instances we may determine not to allocate or charge certain BSP Expenses to a particular fund in response to regulatory, fund investor relations, governance or other applicable considerations and determine instead for those BSP Expenses to be borne by us. Any such determination may have the effect of materially reducing the reimbursement payments received by us with respect to the Business Services Platform or result in losses attributable to certain activities thereof. Further, we will be required to bear any BSP Expenses allocated to a Dyal fund that exceeds that fund’s cap on those expenses. The allocation methodology for allocating BSP Expenses is complex and subject to interpretation. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that any conflict arising from the activities of the Business Services Platform and the allocation of expenses will be resolved in a manner responsive to the interests of all of our clients, which could damage our reputation.

The activities of the Business Services Platform have in the past been subject to an SEC order and may in the future be subject to regulatory scrutiny.

Existing and future relationships between or among our partner managers, our funds and their limited partners could give rise to actual or perceived conflicts of interest.

Certain of Dyal’s partner managers directly or through their investment funds, own securities in Blue Owl or its subsidiaries. Additionally, Dyal Fund IV has a passive minority equity interest in Owl Rock Feeder and will therefore become an indirect equityholder in Blue Owl upon consummation of the Business Combination. As a

 

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result, Dyal Fund IV will, to the extent it holds shares of Blue Owl, be entitled to vote on matters submitted to stockholders of Blue Owl generally, including with respect to the election of directors. In addition, a controlled affiliate of Blue Owl will serve as investment manager to Dyal Fund IV. Dyal Fund IV may have different interests, including different investment horizons, than Blue Owl generally or the Dyal Principals specifically. However, any decision made with respect to holding or disposing of Dyal Fund IV’s interest in Blue Owl will be determined by such Blue Owl affiliate, as investment manager to Dyal Fund IV, in a manner consistent with its statutory and contractual duties to Dyal Fund IV. Because those decisions will be made independent from consideration of Blue Owl’s interests, they may, due to a range of factors, conflict with Blue Owl’s own interests at such time.

The Dyal Equity Funds hold minority, non-controlling interests in a broad range of partner managers. Those partner managers may, from time to time, directly or through their funds, enter into transactions or other contractual arrangements with us or our funds outside of the GP Minority Equity Investments strategy, including Owl Rock Funds, or between or among one another in the ordinary course of business, which may result in additional conflicts of interest. None of those transactions or other contractual arrangements are believed to be currently material to our operations or performance but there may be material transactions entered into in the future.

The Dyal Financing Fund is a lender to Owl Rock under a ten-year loan facility, and following the transaction this will become debt of the combined company. In the event that Owl Rock were to seek a waiver or consent under the facility, we would be obligated to act in the best interests of the Dyal Financing Fund in determining whether to grant such waiver or consent. Moreover, in the event of a default by Blue Owl under the loan facility, the Dyal Financing Fund may declare a default under the loan and seek any and all remedies thereunder.

Even if those relationships do not create actual conflicts, the perception of conflicts in the press or the financial community generally could create negative publicity with respect to Blue Owl or the Business Combination, which could adversely affect the relationships of Owl Rock and Dyal with their fund clients before or after the completion of the Business Combination. SeeRisk Factors — Risks Related to the Business Combination and Altimar — Pre-existing relationships between participants in the Business Combination and the related transactions or their affiliates could give rise to actual or perceived conflicts of interest in connection with the Business Combination” and “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Businesses Following the Business Combination — The Business Combination and related transactions may affect our reputation and relationship with our partner managers.

Debt investments in partner manager portfolio companies by the funds.

Portfolio companies of funds managed by our partner managers may also be borrowers under debt facilities or instruments owned, arranged or managed by our BDCs or funds. In its capacity as agent or lender under such facilities or instruments, a BDC or fund is required to act in the best interests of its shareholders or investors. In certain circumstances, a BDC or fund may be required to take actions that may be adverse to the portfolio companies owned by funds managed by partner managers, which could adversely affect our relationships with the partner managers, or potentially impact the value of a Dyal fund’s investment in such partner manager. As a result, although we believe that the Business Combination will potentially enhance our ability to source investment opportunities for our BDC and funds through, among other things, our enhanced relationships with partner managers, it also may result in additional conflicts of interest.

Additional and unpredictable conflicts of interest may arise in the future.

In addition to the conflicts outlined above, we may experience conflicts of interest in connection with the management of our business affairs relating to and arising from a number of matters, including the amounts paid to us by our investment funds; services that may be provided by us and our affiliates to portfolio companies in which our investment funds invest (including the determination of whether or not to charge fees to our portfolio

 

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companies for our provision of such services); investments by our investment funds and our other clients, subject to the limitations of the Investment Company Act; our formation of additional investment funds; differing recommendations given by us to different clients; and our use of information gained from an investment funds’ portfolio companies used to inform investments by other clients, subject to applicable law.

Our funds hold and make investments in partner managers and there may be provisions within our arrangements with partner managers that could affect our business including our ability to undertake follow-on investments.

The terms of our Dyal funds’ investments in partner managers generally include provisions relating to competitors of the partner managers, access to information about the partner managers and their business, and affirmative and negative confidentiality obligations regarding the partner managers. While we expect to implement a robust information control policy with restrictions regarding the sharing of a partner manager’s confidential information, such policy and related procedures may not reduce a partner manager’s concern over the sharing of confidential and competitively sensitive information. Certain partner managers that are engaged in managing funds focused on credit investments may consider Owl Rock to be a competitor with respect to their business and may seek to invoke remedies available to them under the investment agreements or pursue other remedies. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to the Business Combination and Altimar — If the conditions to the Business Combination Agreement are not met, or suits to enjoin the transaction are successful, the Business Combination may not occur.” Potential remedies available to them under the investment agreements, as applicable, include limiting the rights of our funds to receive confidential information from the partner manager regarding its business, requiring us to sequester confidential information received from the partner manager, or requiring us to sell our interests in the partner manager for fair value as determined under the relevant investment agreement. A forced sale of a partner manager interest may reduce the amount of fees we receive with respect to the applicable Dyal fund, and any reduction in information may impede our ability to supervise our funds’ investments. Further, the Dyal funds becoming affiliated with Owl Rock may hinder the Dyal funds’ ability to make future investments in partner managers who are in the credit space and who may consider Owl Rock a competitor, including follow-on investments in existing partner managers and investments with new partner managers.

The Business Combination and related transactions may affect our reputation and relationship with our partner managers.

We are reliant upon our strong relationships with our partner managers for the continued growth and development of business. As a result of the transaction, we may compete with existing or prospective partner managers, which could negatively impact our ability to attract new partner managers to our funds who may seek relationships with non-competitors over concerns of sharing information with competitors or other potential conflicts, including the ability to exercise our fiduciary duties. Additionally, our investments in partner managers may affect our relationships with other sponsors that are key relationships for our lending businesses, because of similar concerns around information sharing or other reasons. While we intend to implement robust procedures to address any such conflict, such procedures may not reduce the perception that such conflicts exist and may make us a less attractive partner/investor.

Our entitlement and that of certain of our stockholders, principals and employees to receive performance income from certain of our Dyal funds may create an incentive for us to make more speculative investments and determinations on behalf of our funds than would be the case in the absence of such performance income.

Some of our Dyal funds are subject to carried interest or incentive fees. With respect to the Dyal Equity Funds and their related co-investment vehicles, none of the carried interest will be allocated to us. Further, we will be allocated only a limited portion of the incentive fees attributable to the GP Debt Financing strategy and of the carried interest attributable to future Dyal and Owl Rock funds. If a Dyal fund is formed to facilitate a secondary transaction with respect to a Dyal Equity Fund (which would include, without limitation, any

 

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continuation fund or other new fund whose primary purpose is to acquire directly or indirectly all or a portion of the assets of or interests in the existing Dyal Fund), any carried interest generated by such fund will not be allocated to us, notwithstanding that such secondary vehicle is formed in the future. Carried interest and incentive fees not allocated to us are allocated to certain of our stockholders, principals and employees. Carried interest and performance based fees or allocations may create an incentive for us or our investment professionals to make more speculative or riskier investments and determinations, directly or indirectly on behalf of our funds, or otherwise take or refrain from taking certain actions than it would otherwise make in the absence of such carried interest or performance-based fees or allocations. It may also create incentives to influence how we establish economic terms for future funds. In addition, we may have an incentive to make exit determinations based on factors that maximize economics in favor of certain of our stockholders, principals and employees (e.g., to maximize carried interest allocations or incentive fees) relative to us and our non-participating stockholders (i.e., to maximize management fees by retaining the investments). The conflict is particularly relevant with respect to our raising a fund to engage in a secondary transaction with an existing Dyal Equity Fund, since it is possible that the transaction may reduce the overall amount of management fees received by us but trigger or accelerate the payment of carried interest that does not accrue to our benefit. In connection therewith, any clawback obligation may create an incentive for us to defer disposition of one or more investments if the disposition would result in a realized loss or the finalization of dissolution and liquidation of a fund where a clawback obligation would be owed. Our failure to appropriately deal with any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest resulting from our entitlement to receive performance income from many of our funds could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, which could materially and adversely affect our business in a number of ways, including an inability to raise additional funds, attract new clients or retain existing clients.

Our business is currently focused on two separate investment strategies.

We currently pursue, through our funds, two separate investment strategies: direct lending and GP Capital Solutions. While we believe that there may be certain synergies with respect to these strategies, there can be no assurance that the benefits will manifest or that there will not be unanticipated consequences resulting therefrom. Although we are seeking additional investment strategies, including as described below with respect to “HomeCourt”, relative to more diversified asset managers, our funds’ limited and specialized focus also leaves us more exposed to risks affecting the dual sectors in which our funds invest. As our investment management program is not broadly diversified, we may be uniquely exposed to market, tax, regulatory and other risks affecting the sectors in which we invest. There can be no assurance that we will be able to take actions necessary to mitigate the effect of such risks or otherwise diversify our investment program to minimize such exposure.

The anticipated benefits of the Business Combination may not be realized or may take longer than expected to realize.

Historically, Dyal and Owl Rock have operated independently. The future success of the Business Combination, including anticipated benefits, depends, in part, on our ability to optimize our operations. The optimization of our operations following the Business Combination will be a complex, costly and time-consuming process and if we experience difficulties in this process, the anticipated benefits may not be realized fully or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected, which could have an adverse effect on us for an undetermined period. There can be no assurances that we will realize the potential operating efficiencies, synergies and other benefits currently anticipated from the Business Combination.

The integration of Dyal and Owl Rock may present material challenges, including, without limitation:

 

   

combining the leadership teams and corporate cultures of Dyal and Owl Rock;

 

   

the diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business concerns and performance shortfalls at one or both of the businesses as a result of the devotion of management’s attention to the Business Combination or integration of the businesses;

 

   

managing a larger combined business;

 

   

maintaining employee morale and retaining key management and other employees at the combined company, including by offering sufficiently attractive terms of employment;

 

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retaining existing business and operational relationships, and attracting new business and operational relationships;

 

   

the possibility of faulty assumptions underlying expectations regarding the integration process;

 

   

consolidating corporate and administrative infrastructures and eliminating duplicative operations;

 

   

managing expense loads and maintaining currently anticipated operating margins given that our two businesses are different in nature and therefore may require additional personnel and compensation expenses, which expenses may be borne by us, rather than our funds;

 

   

difficulty replicating or replacing functions, systems and infrastructure provided by Neuberger or certain of its affiliates or the loss of benefits from Neuberger’s global contracts; and

 

   

unanticipated issues in integrating information technology, communications and other systems.

In addition, prior to the Business Combination, Owl Rock benefited from the services provided (at no cost to Owl Rock) of the Business Services Platform; those services will no longer be available to Blue Owl following the consummation of the Transactions. Some of those factors are outside of our control, and any one of them could result in delays, increased costs, decreases in the amount of potential revenues or synergies, potential cost savings, and diversion of management’s time and energy, which could materially affect our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

We may enter into new lines of business and expand into new investment strategies, geographic markets and businesses, each of which may result in upfront costs and additional risks and uncertainties in our businesses.

We intend, if market conditions warrant, to grow our businesses by increasing FPAUM in existing businesses and expanding into new investment strategies, geographic markets (including in both U.S. and non-U.S. markets) and businesses. Subject to the consent rights of Neuberger as set forth in the Investor Rights Agreement (as described below), we may pursue growth through acquisitions of other investment management companies, expansion into new markets, acquisitions of critical business partners or other strategic initiatives, in each case, which may include entering into new lines of business.

Attempts to expand our businesses involve a number of special risks, including some or all of the following:

 

   

the required investment of capital and other resources;

 

   

the diversion of management’s attention from our core businesses;

 

   

the assumption of liabilities in any acquired business;

 

   

the disruption of our ongoing businesses;

 

   

entry into markets or lines of business in which we may have limited or no experience, and which may subject us to new laws and regulations which we are not familiar, or from which we are currently exempt;

 

   

increasing demands on our operational and management systems and controls;

 

   

compliance with or applicability to our businesses or our funds’ portfolio companies of regulations and laws, including, in particular, local regulations and laws (for example, consumer protection related laws) and the impact that noncompliance or even perceived noncompliance could have on us and our funds’ portfolio companies;

 

   

conflicts between business lines in deal flow or objectives;

 

   

we may be dependent upon, and subject to liability, losses or reputational damage relating to, systems, controls and personnel that are not under our control;

 

   

potential increase in fund investor concentration; and

 

   

the broadening of our geographic footprint, increasing the risks associated with conducting operations in foreign jurisdictions where we currently have little or no presence, such as different legal, tax and regulatory regimes and currency fluctuations, which require additional resources to address.

 

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Because we have not yet identified these potential new investment strategies, geographic markets or lines of business, we cannot identify all of the specific risks we may face and the potential adverse consequences on us and their investment that may result from any attempted expansion.

Rapid growth of our businesses may be difficult to sustain and may place significant demands on our administrative, operational and financial resources.

Our combined AUM has grown significantly in the past, and we intend to pursue further growth in the near future, possibly through acquisitions. Our rapid growth has placed, and future growth, if successful, will continue to place, significant demands on our legal, compliance, accounting and operational infrastructure and will result in increased expenses. In addition, we are, and will continue to be, required to continuously develop our systems and infrastructure in response to the increasing sophistication of the investment management market and legal, accounting, regulatory and tax developments.

Our future growth will depend in part on our ability to maintain an operating platform and management system sufficient to address our growth and may require us to incur significant additional expenses and to commit additional senior management and operational resources. As a result, we may face significant challenges in:

 

   

maintaining adequate financial, regulatory (legal, tax and compliance) and business controls;

 

   

providing current and future fund investors and shareholders with accurate and consistent reporting;

 

   

implementing new or updated information and financial systems and procedures; and

 

   

training, managing and appropriately sizing our work force and other components of our businesses on a timely and cost-effective basis.

We may not be able to manage our expanding operations effectively and may not be ready to continue to grow because of operational needs, and any failure to do so could adversely affect our ability to generate revenue and control our expenses. In addition, if we are unable to consummate or successfully integrate development opportunities, acquisitions or joint ventures, we may not be able to implement our growth strategy successfully.

Our proposed partnership with the NBA is new, subject to significant risk and uncertainty and may be terminated for a range of reasons outside of our control.

We are actively establishing a new relationship with the National Basketball Association (the “NBA”) in furtherance of our Professional Sports Minority Investments strategy. Our HomeCourt fund is expected to make minority investments in NBA franchises. The NBA will provide certain services with respect to the fund and will receive a share of management fees and incentive allocations attributable to the fund. This is a new asset class and we have not yet closed on any capital for this strategy. There is no assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient funds to execute this strategy. Our arrangements with the NBA remain subject to ongoing negotiations, and any such arrangement with the NBA may be terminated or modified by the NBA. As advisor to the HomeCourt fund, we may be exposed to liability to the NBA in a range of circumstances including as a result of a violation of rules applicable to NBA franchise owners by us or investors in our HomeCourt funds or, in certain circumstances, by our co-owners of a team (regardless of whether such persons were acting under our direction or control), the departure of certain Dyal key persons or the occurrence of certain events constituting cause. Any failure of the Professional Sports Minority Investments strategy could result in a decrease in our FPAUM growth potential and have an adverse effect on our reputation.

We depend on our senior management team, senior investment professionals and other key personnel, and the loss of their services would have a material adverse effect on us and our funds.

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with fund investors and with other members of the business communities on whom we and our funds depend on for investment opportunities and financing are each critical elements in operating and expanding our business. The loss of the services of our senior management team, senior investment professionals or other key personnel could have a material adverse effect on us and our funds, and on the performance of our funds, including on our ability to retain and attract fund investors and raise capital.

The departure of some or all of those individuals could also trigger certain provisions tied to the departure of, or cessation of committed time, by those persons (known as “key person” provisions) in the documentation governing certain of our funds, which could permit the investors in those funds to suspend or terminate those funds’ investment periods. We do not carry any “key person” insurance that would provide us with proceeds in the event of the death or disability of any of our senior professionals, and we do not have a policy that prohibits our senior professionals from traveling together.

In addition, each of our Key Individuals is entitled to significant compensation payments and under certain circumstances (including the Key Individual’s death or disability), the Key Individual (or his estate) is entitled to retain those payments for up to five years following such person’s ceasing to be employed by us. While we continue to make such payments, we may need to find or promote new employees to replace the former Key Individual, which may require additional significant compensation to be paid by us, which could adversely affect our earnings.

Employee misconduct could harm us by impairing our ability to attract and retain fund investors and subjecting us to significant legal liability, regulatory scrutiny and reputational harm.

Our ability to attract and retain fund investors and to pursue investment opportunities for our clients depends heavily upon the reputation of our professionals, especially our senior professionals as well as third-party service providers. We are subject to a number of obligations and standards arising from our investment management business and our authority and statutory fiduciary status over the assets managed by our investment management business. Further, our employees are subject to various internal policies including a Code of Ethics and policies covering conflicts of interest, information systems, business continuity and information security. The violation of those obligations, standards and policies by any of our employees or misconduct by one of our third-party service providers could adversely affect investors in our funds and us. Our businesses often require that we deal with confidential matters of great significance to companies in which our funds may invest. If our employees, former employees or third-party service providers were to use or disclose confidential information improperly, we could suffer serious harm to our reputation, financial position and current and future business relationships. Employee or third-party service provider misconduct could also include, among other things, binding us to transactions that exceed authorized limits or present unacceptable risks and other unauthorized activities or concealing unsuccessful investments (which, in either case, may result in unknown and unmanaged risks or losses), or otherwise charging (or seeking to charge) inappropriate expenses or inappropriate or unlawful behavior or actions directed towards other employees.

It is not always possible to detect or deter misconduct by employees or third-party service providers, and the extensive precautions we take to detect and prevent this activity may not be effective in all cases. If one or more of our employees, former employees or third-party service providers were to engage in misconduct or were to be accused of such misconduct, our businesses and our reputation could be adversely affected and a loss of fund investor confidence could result, which would adversely impact our ability to raise future funds. Our current and former employees and those of our funds’ portfolio companies as well as our third-party service providers may also become subject to allegations of sexual harassment, racial and gender discrimination or other similar misconduct, which, regardless of the ultimate outcome, may result in adverse publicity that could harm our and such portfolio company’s brand and reputation.

 

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Our future growth depends on our ability to attract, retain and develop human capital in a highly competitive talent market.

The success of our business will continue to depend upon us attracting, developing and retaining human capital. Competition for qualified, motivated, and highly-skilled executives, professionals and other key personnel in asset management firms is significant. Turnover and associated costs of rehiring, the loss of human capital through attrition, death, or disability and the reduced ability to attract talent could impair our ability to implement our growth strategy and maintain our standards of excellence. Our future success will depend upon our ability to find, attract, retain and motivate highly-skilled and highly-qualified individuals. We seek to provide our personnel with competitive benefits and compensation packages. However, our efforts may not be sufficient to enable us to attract, retain and motivate qualified individuals to support our growth. Moreover, if our personnel join competitors or form businesses that compete with ours, that could adversely affect our ability to raise new or successor funds.

We are subject to risks related to corporate social responsibility.

We and our funds face increasing public scrutiny related to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) activities, including diversity and inclusion, environmental stewardship, support for local communities, corporate governance and transparency. Before making an investment on behalf of our funds, we analyze a wide array of considerations, risks, and potential rewards related to the prospective investment. Among the pecuniary considerations we analyze are the present and future material ESG implications of investments. It is expected that investor demands and the prevailing legal environment will require us to spend additional resources and place increasing importance on ESG matters in our review of prospective investments and management of existing ones. Devoting additional resources to ESG matters could increase the amount of expenses we or our portfolio companies are required to bear. Further, emphasis on ESG criteria in evaluating an investment by us or our funds could lead to reduced profits.

ESG matters have been the subject of increased focus by certain regulators, including in the United States and the European Union. A lack of harmonization globally in relation to ESG legal and regulatory reform leads to a risk of fragmentation in group level priorities as a result of the different pace of sustainability transition across global jurisdictions. This may create conflicts across our global business and funds in which we invest which could risk inhibiting our future implementation of, and compliance with, rapidly developing ESG standards and requirements.

The European Commission has proposed legislative reforms, which include, without limitation: (a) Regulation 2019/2088 regarding the introduction of transparency and disclosure obligations for fund investors, funds and asset managers in relation to ESG factors, for which most rules are proposed to take effect beginning on March 10, 2021; (b) a proposed regulation regarding the introduction of an EU-wide taxonomy of environmentally sustainable activities, which is proposed to take effect in a staggered approach beginning on January 1, 2022; and (c) amendments to existing regulations including MiFID II and the European Union (“EU”) Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (the “AIFMD”) to embed ESG requirements. As a result of these legislative initiatives, we may be required to provide additional disclosure to investors in our funds with respect to ESG matters. This exposes us to increased disclosure risks, for example due to a lack of available or credible data, and the potential for conflicting disclosures may also expose us to an increased risk of misstatement litigation or miss-selling allegations. Failure to manage these risks could result in a material adverse effect on our business in a number of ways.

We are subject to risks in using custodians, counterparties, administrators and other agents.

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third parties, which may be attributed to us and subject us or our funds’ investors to reputational damage, penalties or losses. We depend on third parties to provide primary and back up communications and information systems. Any failure or interruption of those systems, including as a result of the termination of an agreement with any third-party service providers, could cause delays or other problems in our activities. Our financial, accounting, data processing, portfolio monitoring, backup or other operating systems and facilities may fail to operate properly or become disabled or damaged as a result of a number of factors including events that are wholly or partially beyond our control.

The terms of the contracts with third-party service providers are often customized and complex, and many of these arrangements occur in markets or relate to products that are not subject to regulatory oversight. Accordingly, we may be unsuccessful in seeking reimbursement or indemnification from these third-party service providers.

Cybersecurity risks and cyber incidents could adversely affect our business by causing a disruption to our operations, a compromise or corruption of our confidential information and confidential information in our possession and damage to our business relationships, any of which could negatively impact our business, financial condition and operating results.

There has been an increase in the frequency and sophistication of the cyber and security threats we face, with attacks ranging from those common to businesses generally to those that are more advanced and persistent, which may target us because, as an alternative asset management firm, we hold confidential and other price sensitive information about existing and potential investments. Cyber-attacks and other security threats could originate from a wide variety of sources, including cyber criminals, nation state hackers, hacktivists and other outside parties. As a result, we may face a heightened risk of a security breach or disruption with respect to sensitive information resulting from an attack by computer hackers, foreign governments or cyber terrorists.

The efficient operation of our business is dependent on computer hardware and software systems, as well as data processing systems and the secure processing, storage and transmission of information, which are vulnerable to security breaches and cyber incidents. A cyber incident is considered to be any adverse event that threatens the confidentiality, integrity or availability of our information resources. These incidents may be an intentional attack or an unintentional event and could involve gaining unauthorized access to our information systems for purposes of misappropriating assets, stealing confidential information, corrupting data or causing operational disruption. In addition, we and our employees may be the target of fraudulent emails or other targeted attempts to gain unauthorized access to proprietary or sensitive information. The result of these incidents may include disrupted operations, misstated or unreliable financial data, fraudulent transfers or requests for transfers of money, liability for stolen assets or information, increased cybersecurity protection and insurance costs, litigation and damage to our business relationships, causing our business and results of operations to suffer. As our reliance on technology has increased, so have the risks posed to our information systems, both internal and those provided by third-party service providers. We have implemented processes, procedures and internal controls designed to mitigate cybersecurity risks and cyber intrusions and rely on industry accepted securities measures and technology to securely maintain confidential and proprietary information maintained on our information systems; however, these measures, as well as our increased awareness of the nature and extent of a risk of a cyber-incident, do not guarantee that a cyber-incident will not occur and/or that our financial results, operations or confidential information will not be negatively impacted by such an incident, especially because the cyber-incident techniques change frequently or are not recognized until launched and because cyber-incidents can originate from a wide variety of sources. SEI Global Services, Inc. (“SEI”) serves as the third-party administrator for certain of the Dyal funds. M.J. Brunner, a third-party vendor of SEI, was the victim of a ransomware attack on its corporate network on May 17, 2020. SEI has completed its investigation of the matter and indicated that the attack did not impact any of SEI’s networks and the compromised information was limited to the user profile data of Dyal fund investors with access to SEI’s investor dashboard. Dyal’s investors were notified of the matter on July 21, 2020 and September 9, 2020.

 

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Those risks are exacerbated by the rapidly increasing volume of highly sensitive data, including our proprietary business information and intellectual property, and personally identifiable information of our employees, our clients and others, that we collect and store in our data centers and on our networks. Our funds may also invest in strategic assets having a national or regional profile or in infrastructure assets, the nature of which could expose them to a greater risk of being subject to a terrorist attack or security breach than other assets or businesses. The secure processing, maintenance and transmission of this information are critical to our operations. A significant actual or potential theft, loss, corruption, exposure, fraudulent use or misuse of fund investor, employee or other personally identifiable or proprietary business data, whether by third parties or as a result of employee malfeasance (or the negligence or malfeasance of third party service providers that have access to such confidential information) or otherwise, non-compliance with our contractual or other legal obligations regarding such data or intellectual property or a violation of our privacy and security policies with respect to such data could result in significant remediation and other costs, fines, litigation or regulatory actions against us and significant reputational harm.

Increased data protection regulation may result in increased complexities and risk in connection with the operation of our business and our funds.

We operate in businesses that are highly dependent on information systems and technology. The costs related to cyber or other security threats or disruptions may not be fully insured or indemnified by other means. Cybersecurity has become a priority for regulators in the U.S. and around the world. Many jurisdictions in which we operate have laws and regulations relating to data privacy, cybersecurity and protection of personal information, including, the California Consumer Privacy Act that went into effect on January 1, 2020, and the New York SHIELD Act, which went into effect on March 1, 2020. In addition, the SEC announced that one of the 2019 examination priorities for the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations was to continue to examine cybersecurity procedures and controls, including testing the implementation of these procedures and controls. Further, the new European General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) came into effect in May 2018. Data protection requirements under the GDPR are more stringent than those imposed under prior European legislation. There are substantial financial penalties for breach of the GDPR, including up to the higher of 20 million Euros or 4% of group annual worldwide turnover. Non-compliance with any of the aforementioned laws or other similar laws, therefore represents a serious risk to our business. Some jurisdictions have also enacted laws requiring companies to notify individuals of data security breaches involving certain types of personal data. Breaches in security could potentially jeopardize our, our employees’ or our fund investors’ or counterparties’ confidential and other information processed and stored in, and transmitted through, our computer systems and networks, or otherwise cause interruptions or malfunctions in our, our employees’, our fund investors’, our counterparties’ or third parties’ operations, which could result in significant losses, increased costs, disruption of our business, liability to our fund investors and other counterparties, regulatory intervention or reputational damage. Furthermore, if we fail to comply with the relevant laws and regulations, it could result in regulatory investigations and penalties, which could lead to negative publicity and may cause our fund investors and clients to lose confidence in the effectiveness of our security measures.

We are currently subject to and may be subject in the future to litigation risks, and consequently, we may face liabilities and damage to our professional reputation as a result.

Legal liability could have a material adverse effect on our businesses, financial condition or results of operations or cause reputational harm to us, which could harm our businesses. We depend to a large extent on our business relationships and our reputation for integrity and high-caliber professional services to attract and retain fund investors and to pursue investment opportunities for our funds. As a result, allegations of improper conduct asserted by private litigants or regulators, regardless of whether the ultimate outcome is favorable or unfavorable to us, as well as negative publicity and press speculation about us, our investment activities or the investment industry in general, whether or not valid, may harm our reputation, which may be damaging to our businesses.

 

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In addition, the laws and regulations governing the limited liability of such issuers and portfolio companies vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and in certain contexts the laws of certain jurisdictions may provide not only for carve-outs from limited liability protection for the issuer or portfolio company that has incurred the liabilities, but also for recourse to assets of other entities under common control with, or that are part of the same economic group as, such issuer. For example, if any of our funds’ portfolio companies is subject to bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings in a jurisdiction and is found to have liabilities under the local consumer protection, labor, tax or bankruptcy laws, the laws of that jurisdiction may permit authorities or creditors to file a lien on, or to otherwise have recourse to, assets held by other portfolio companies (including assets held by our funds) in that jurisdiction. There can be no assurance that we will not be adversely affected as a result of the foregoing risks.

Further, we are currently subject, and may be subject in the future, to litigation seeking to enjoin the Business Combination, which, if successful, could adversely affect us. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to the Business Combination and Altimar — If the conditions to the Business Combination Agreement are not met, or suits to enjoin the transaction are successful, the Business Combination may not occur.

We may not be able to maintain sufficient insurance to cover us for potential litigation or other risks.

We may not be able to obtain or maintain sufficient insurance on commercially reasonable terms or with adequate coverage levels against potential liabilities we may face in connection with potential claims, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. We may face a risk of loss from a variety of claims, including related to securities, antitrust, contracts, cybersecurity, fraud and various other potential claims, whether or not such claims are valid. Insurance and other safeguards might only partially reimburse us for our losses, if at all, and if a claim is successful and exceeds or is not covered by our insurance policies, we may be required to pay a substantial amount in respect of such successful claim. Certain losses of a catastrophic nature, such as losses arising as a result of wars, earthquakes, typhoons, terrorist attacks or other similar events, may be uninsurable or may only be insurable at rates that are so high that maintaining coverage would cause an adverse impact on our business, our investment funds and their portfolio companies. In general, losses related to terrorism are becoming harder and more expensive to insure against. Some insurers are excluding terrorism coverage from their all-risk policies. In some cases, insurers are offering significantly limited coverage against terrorist acts for additional premiums, which can greatly increase the total cost of casualty insurance for a property. As a result, we, our investment funds and their portfolio companies may not be insured against terrorism or certain other catastrophic losses.

Our use of leverage to finance our businesses exposes us to substantial risks. Any security interests or negative covenants required by a credit facility we enter into may limit our ability to create liens on assets to secure additional debt.

As of December 31, 2020, Owl Rock had $92.9 million of borrowings outstanding under the $105 million credit facility agreement (“Revolving Credit Facility #1”), $17.4 million of borrowings outstanding under the $22.0 million credit facility agreement (“Revolving Credit Facility #2”) and $250.0 million of borrowings outstanding under our term loan facility (“Term Loan,” and, together with Revolving Credit Facility #1 and Revolving Credit Facility #2, the “Credit Facilities”). As described earlier, the Term Loan is provided by the Dyal Financing Fund. We may choose to finance our businesses operations through further borrowings under our Credit Facilities or by issuing additional debt. Our existing and future indebtedness exposes us to the typical risks associated with the use of leverage. The occurrence or continuation of any of these events or trends could cause us to suffer a decline in the credit ratings assigned to our debt by rating agencies, which would cause the interest rate applicable to borrowings under the Credit Facilities to increase and could result in other material adverse effects on our businesses. We depend on financial institutions extending credit to us on terms that are reasonable to us. There is no guarantee that such institutions will continue to extend credit to us or renew any existing credit agreements we may have with them, or that we will be able to refinance outstanding facilities when they mature. In addition, the incurrence of additional debt in the future could result in potential downgrades of our existing corporate credit ratings, which could limit the availability of future financing and/or increase our cost of borrowing. Furthermore, our Credit Facilities contain certain covenants with which we need to comply.

 

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Non-compliance with any of the covenants without cure or waiver would constitute an event of default, and an event of default resulting from a breach of certain covenants could result, at the option of the lenders, in an acceleration of the principal and interest outstanding. In addition, if we incur additional debt, our credit rating could be adversely impacted.

Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility #1, Revolving Credit Facility #2 and the Term Loan will mature in February 2022, August 2021 and October 2029, respectively. As these borrowings and other indebtedness mature (or are otherwise repaid prior to their scheduled maturities), we may be required to either refinance them by entering into new facilities or issuing additional debt, which could result in higher borrowing costs, or issuing equity, which would dilute existing stockholders. We could also repay these borrowings by using cash on hand, cash provided by our continuing operations or cash from the sale of our assets. We may be unable to enter into new facilities or issue debt or equity in the future on attractive terms, or at all. Borrowings under the Credit Facilities are LIBOR-based obligations. As a result, an increase in short-term interest rates will increase our interest costs if such borrowings have not been hedged into fixed rates.

The risks related to our use of leverage may be exacerbated by our funds’ use of leverage to finance investments.

Risks Related to Legal and Regulatory Environment

Our businesses are subject to extensive domestic and foreign regulations that may subject us to significant costs and compliance requirements, and our failure to comply with such regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Our businesses, as well as the financial services industry, generally are subject to extensive regulation, including periodic examinations, by governmental agencies and self-regulatory organizations or exchanges in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions in which we operate relating to, among other things, securities, antitrust, anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, tax and privacy. Each of the regulatory bodies with jurisdiction over us has regulatory powers dealing with many aspects of financial services, including the authority to grant, and in specific circumstances to cancel, permissions to carry on particular activities. We believe financial regulation and regulatory oversight of our business may increase when the new administration assumes office in January 2021. In particular, in recent periods members of the U.S. Congress have also proposed amendments to the Code and the rules and regulations thereunder that, if enacted, would raise the tax on carried interest and treat carried interest as ordinary income.

The SEC oversees the activities of certain of our subsidiaries that are registered investment advisers under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”) and the activities of our BDCs that are regulated under the Investment Company Act.

Investment Advisers Act of 1940: The Advisers Act imposes specific restrictions on an investment adviser’s ability to engage in principal and agency cross transactions. Our registered investment advisers are subject to additional requirements that cover, among other things, disclosure of information about our business to clients; maintenance of written policies and procedures; maintenance of extensive books and records; restrictions on the types of fees we may charge, including incentive fees and carried interest; solicitation arrangements; maintaining effective compliance programs; custody of client assets; client privacy; advertising; and proxy voting. Failure to comply with the obligations imposed by the Advisers Act could result in investigations, sanctions, fines, restrictions on the activities of us or our personnel and reputational damage.

Under the Advisers Act, an investment adviser (whether or not registered under the Advisers Act) has fiduciary duties to its clients. The SEC has interpreted those duties to impose standards, requirements and limitations on, among other things, trading for proprietary, personal and client accounts; allocations of investment opportunities among clients; execution of transactions; and recommendations to clients.

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the SEC and may also be required to comply with the applicable provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”). Furthermore, advisers to our BDCs have a fiduciary duty under the Investment Company Act not to charge excessive compensation, and the Investment Company Act grants shareholders of mutual funds and BDCs a direct private right of action against investment advisers to seek redress for alleged violations of this fiduciary duty.

While we exercise broad discretion over the day-to-day management of our BDCs, each of our BDCs is also subject to oversight and management by a board of directors, a majority of whom are not “interested persons” as defined under the Investment Company Act. The responsibilities of each of our BDC’s boards include, among other things, approving our advisory contract with the applicable BDC that we manage; approving certain service providers; determining the valuation and the method for valuing assets; and monitoring transactions involving affiliates; and approving certain co-investment transactions. The advisory contracts with each of our BDCs may be terminated by the stockholders or directors of such BDC on not more than 60 days’ notice, and are subject to annual renewal by each respective BDC’s board of directors after an initial two-year term.

Generally, BDCs are prohibited under the Investment Company Act from knowingly participating in certain transactions with their affiliates without prior approval of the BDC’s disinterested directors and, in some cases, prior approval by the SEC. The SEC has interpreted the prohibition on transactions with affiliates to prohibit “joint transactions” among entities that share a common investment adviser. Pursuant to the Co-investment Exemptive Order, however, our funds affiliated with our BDCs are generally permitted to co-invest with our BDCs if a “required majority” (as defined in Section 57(o) of the Investment Company Act) of such BDC’s independent directors make certain conclusions in connection with a co-investment transaction, including that (1) the terms of the transaction, including the consideration to be paid, are reasonable and fair to such BDC and its shareholders and do not involve overreaching in respect of such BDC or its shareholders on the part of any person concerned, (2) the transaction is consistent with the interests of the BDC’s shareholders and with its investment objective and strategies, and (3) the investment by our BDCs and other affiliates of investment funds would not disadvantage any other of our BDCs, and our BDC’s participation would not be on a basis different from or less advantageous than that on which other of our funds are investing.

The Dodd-Frank Act authorizes federal regulatory agencies to review and, in certain cases, prohibit compensation arrangements at financial institutions that give employees incentives to engage in conduct deemed to encourage inappropriate risk-taking by covered financial institutions. In 2016, federal bank regulatory authorities and the SEC revised and re-proposed a rule that generally (1) prohibits incentive-based payment arrangements that are determined to encourage inappropriate risks by certain financial institutions by providing excessive compensation or that could lead to material financial loss and (2) requires those financial institutions to disclose information concerning incentive-based compensation arrangements to the appropriate federal regulator. The Dodd-Frank Act also directs the SEC to adopt a rule that requires public companies to adopt and disclose policies requiring, in the event the company is required to issue an accounting restatement, the contingent repayment of obligations of related incentive compensation from current and former executive officers. The SEC has proposed but not yet adopted such rule. To the extent the aforementioned rules are adopted, our ability to recruit and retain investment professionals and senior management executives could be limited.

Other Securities Laws: In addition, we regularly rely on exemptions from various requirements of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and the Commodity Exchange Act. Those exemptions are sometimes highly complex and may in certain circumstances depend on compliance by third parties whom we do not control. The revocation, challenge or unavailability of these exemptions could increase our cost of doing business or subject us to regulatory action or third-party claims, which could have a material adverse effect on our businesses. For example, Rule 506 of Regulation D under the Securities Act includes “bad actor” disqualification provisions that ban an issuer from offering or selling securities pursuant to the safe harbor in Rule 506 if the issuer, or any other “covered person,” is the subject of a criminal, regulatory or court order or other “disqualifying event” under the rule which has not been waived by the SEC. The definition of a “covered person” under the rule includes an issuer’s directors, general partners, managing members and executive officers and promoters and persons compensated for soliciting investors in the offering. Accordingly, our ability to rely on Rule 506 to offer or sell

 

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our funds and therefore a significant portion of our business would be impaired if we or any “covered person” is the subject of a disqualifying event under the rule and we are unable to obtain a waiver or, in certain circumstances, terminate our involvement with such “covered person”.

Compliance with existing and new regulations subjects us to significant costs. Any changes or other developments in the regulatory framework applicable to our businesses and changes to formerly accepted industry practices, may impose additional costs on us, require the attention of our senior management or limit the manner in which we conduct our businesses. We may be adversely affected by changes in the interpretation or enforcement of existing laws and rules by these governmental authorities and self-regulatory organizations. Additional legislation, increasing global regulatory oversight of fundraising activities, changes in rules promulgated by self-regulatory organizations or exchanges or changes in the interpretation or enforcement of existing laws and rules, either in the United States or elsewhere, may directly affect our mode of operation and profitability. Moreover, our failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations, including labor and employment laws, could result in fines, censure, suspensions of personnel or other sanctions, including revocation of the registration of our relevant subsidiaries as investment advisers or our broker-dealer affiliate as a registered broker-dealer.

Even if a sanction is imposed against us, one of our subsidiaries or our affiliates or our personnel by a regulator for a small monetary amount, the costs incurred in responding to such matters could be material. The adverse publicity related to the sanction could harm our reputation, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on our businesses, making it harder for us to raise new and successor funds and discouraging others from doing business with us or accepting investments from our funds.

Heightened scrutiny of the financial services industry by regulators may materially and adversely affect our business.

The financial services industry has been the subject of heightened scrutiny by regulators around the globe. In particular, the SEC and its staff have focused more narrowly on issues relevant to alternative asset management firms, including by forming specialized units devoted to examining such firms and, in certain cases, bringing enforcement actions against the firms, their principals and employees. In recent periods there have been a number of enforcement actions within the industry, and it is expected that the SEC will continue to pursue enforcement actions against asset managers. This increased enforcement activity may cause us to reevaluate certain practices and adjust our compliance control function as necessary and appropriate.

While the SEC’s recent lists of examination priorities include such items as cybersecurity compliance and controls and conducting risk-based examinations of investment advisory firms, it is generally expected that the SEC’s oversight of alternative asset managers will continue to focus substantially on concerns related to fiduciary duty transparency and investor disclosure practices (See “ — Conflicts may arise in our allocation of costs and expenses, and we are subject to increased regulatory scrutiny and uncertainly with regard to those determinations—Allocation of expenses relating to Dyal’s Business Services Platform”). Although the SEC has cited improvements in disclosures and industry practices in this area, it has also indicated that there is room for improvement in particular areas, including fees and expenses (and the allocation of such fees and expenses) and co-investment practices. To this end, many firms have received inquiries during examinations or directly from the SEC’s Division of Enforcement regarding various transparency-related topics, including the acceleration of monitoring fees, the allocation of broken-deal expenses, outside business activities of firm principals and employees, group purchasing arrangements and general conflicts of interest disclosures. While we believe we have made appropriate and timely disclosures regarding the foregoing, the SEC staff may disagree.

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members of our board and management could be subject to penalties and fines, which could harm our reputation and our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

Regulations governing the operations of our BDCs as business development companies affect their ability to raise, and the way in which they raise, additional capital.

Our BDCs have elected to be regulated as business development companies under the Investment Company Act. Many of the regulations governing business development companies restrict, among other things, leverage incurrence, co-investments and other transactions with other entities within Blue Owl. Certain of our funds may be restricted from engaging in transactions with our BDCs and their subsidiaries. As business development companies regulated under the Investment Company Act, our BDCs may issue debt securities or preferred stock and borrow money from banks or other financial institutions, which we refer to collectively as “senior securities,” up to the maximum amount permitted by the Investment Company Act.

BDCs are not generally able to issue and sell their common stock at a price below net asset value per share. BDCs may, however, issue and sell their common stock, or warrants, options or rights to acquire such common stock, at a price below the then-current net asset value of such common stock if (1) the applicable BDC’s board of directors determines that such sale is in the BDC’s best interests and the best interests of the BDC’s shareholders, and (2) the applicable BDC’s shareholders have approved a policy and practice of making such sales within the preceding 12-months. In any such case, the price at which the securities of BDCs are to be issued and sold may not be less than a price which, in the determination of the applicable board of directors, closely approximates the market value of such securities.

In addition, as business development companies that are subject to regulations under the Investment Company Act, our BDCs are currently permitted to incur indebtedness or issue senior securities only in amounts such that their asset coverage ratio equals at least 150% after each such issuance, except in the instance of ORCC II, which is required to maintain an asset coverage ratio of at least 200%. Our BDCs’ ability to pay dividends will be restricted if such BDC’s asset coverage ratio falls below the required asset coverage ratio and any amounts that it uses to service its indebtedness are not available for dividends to its common stockholders. Any of the foregoing circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our BDCs, and as a result, on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.

For U.S. federal income tax purposes, our BDCs have elected to be treated as regulated investment companies (“RICs”) under Subchapter M of the Code. To maintain their status as RICs, our BDCs must meet, among other things, certain source of income, asset diversification and annual distribution requirements. Each of our BDCs is required to generally distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of such BDC’s investment company taxable income to maintain its RIC status.

Changes to the method of determining the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or the selection of a replacement for LIBOR may affect the value of investments held by our funds and could affect our results of operations and financial results.

LIBOR, the London Interbank Offered Rate, is the basic rate of interest used in lending transactions between banks on the London interbank market and is widely used as a reference for setting the interest rate on loans globally. Our funds, and in particular our BDCs, typically use LIBOR as a reference rate in term loans they extend to portfolio companies such that the interest due to us pursuant to a term loan extended to a portfolio company is calculated using LIBOR. The terms of our debt investments generally include minimum interest rate floors which are calculated based on LIBOR.

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exist or if new methods of calculating LIBOR will be established such that it continues to exist after 2021. Central banks and regulators in a number of major jurisdictions (for example, United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Switzerland and Japan) have convened working groups to find, and implement the transition to, suitable replacements for interbank offered rates (“IBORs”). To identify a successor rate for U.S. dollar LIBOR, the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (“ARRC”), a U.S.-based group convened by the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, was formed. The ARRC has identified the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as its preferred alternative rate for LIBOR. SOFR is a measure of the cost of borrowing cash overnight, collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities, and is based on directly observable U.S. Treasury-backed repurchase transactions. In addition, on March 25, 2020, the FCA stated that although the central assumption that firms cannot rely on LIBOR being published after the end of 2021 has not changed, the outbreak of COVID-19 has impacted the timing of many firms’ transition planning, and the FCA will continue to assess the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on transition timelines and update the marketplace as soon as possible. Although SOFR appears to be the preferred replacement rate for U.S. dollar LIBOR, at this time, it is not possible to predict the effect of any such changes, any establishment of alternative reference rates or other reforms to LIBOR that may be enacted in the United States, United Kingdom or elsewhere or, whether the COVID-19 outbreak will have further effect on LIBOR transition plans.

The elimination of LIBOR or any other changes or reforms to the determination or supervision of LIBOR could have an adverse impact on the market for or value of any LIBOR-linked securities, loans, and other financial obligations or extensions of credit held by or due to our portfolio companies or on our overall financial condition or results of operations. In addition, if LIBOR ceases to exist, our funds, borrowers of our funds and our partner managers and their respective portfolio companies may need to renegotiate the credit agreements extending beyond 2021 that utilize LIBOR as a factor in determining the interest rate, in order to replace LIBOR with the new standard that is established, which may have an adverse effect on our overall financial condition or results of operations. Following the replacement of LIBOR, some or all of these credit agreements may bear interest at a lower interest rate, which, to the extent our funds are lenders, could have an adverse impact on their performance, could have an adverse impact on our funds’ and their portfolio companies’ results of operations. Moreover, if LIBOR ceases to exist, our funds and their portfolio companies may need to renegotiate certain terms of their credit facilities. If our funds and their portfolio companies are unable to do so, amounts drawn under their credit facilities may bear interest at a higher rate, which would increase the cost of their borrowings and, in turn, affect their results of operations.

Failure to comply with “pay to play” regulations implemented by the SEC and certain states, and changes to the “pay to play” regulatory regimes, could adversely affect our businesses.

Since 2010, states and other regulatory authorities have begun to require investment managers to register as lobbyists. Owl Rock has registered as a lobbyist in California. These registration requirements impose significant compliance obligations on registered lobbyists and their employers, which may include annual registration fees, periodic disclosure reports and internal record keeping, and may also prohibit the payment of contingent fees.

Under applicable SEC rules, investment advisers are required to implement compliance policies designed, among other matters, to track contributions by certain of the adviser’s employees and engagements of third parties that solicit government entities and to keep certain records to enable the SEC to determine compliance with the rule. In addition, there have been similar rules on a state level regarding “pay to play” practices by investment advisers. FINRA adopted its own set of “pay to play” regulations, which went into effect on August 20, 2017, that are similar to the SEC’s regulations.

As we have public pension plans that are investors in our funds, these rules could impose significant economic sanctions on our businesses if we or one of the other persons covered by the rules make any prohibited contribution or payment, whether or not material or with an intent to secure an investment from a public pension plan. We may also acquire other investment managers or hire additional personnel who are not subject to the same restrictions as us, but whose activity, and the activity of their principals, prior to our ownership or employment of such person, could affect our fundraising. Any failure on our part to comply with these rules could cause us to lose compensation for our advisory services or expose us to significant penalties and reputational damage.

 

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Failure to comply with regulations regarding the prevention of money laundering or terrorism or national security could adversely affect our business.

As part of our responsibility for the prevention of money laundering under applicable laws, we may require detailed verification of a prospective investor’s identity and the source of such prospective investor’s funds. In the event of delay or failure by a prospective investor to produce any such information required for verification purposes, we may refuse to admit the investor to our funds. We may from time to time request (outside of the subscription process), and our funds’ limited partners will be obligated to provide to us as appropriate upon such request, additional information as from time to time may be required for us to satisfy our obligations under these and other laws that may be adopted in the future. Additionally, we may from time to time be obligated to file reports with regulatory authorities in various jurisdictions with regard to, among other things, the identity of our funds’ limited partners and suspicious activities involving the interests of our funds. In the event it is determined that any investor, or any direct or indirect owner of any investor, is a person identified in any of these laws as a prohibited person, or is otherwise engaged in activities of the type prohibited under these laws, we may be obligated, among other actions to be taken, to withhold distributions of any funds otherwise owing to such investor or to cause such investor’s interests to be cancelled or otherwise redeemed (without the payment of any consideration in respect of those interests).

The Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 and the USA PATRIOT Act require that financial institutions (a term that includes banks, broker-dealers and investment companies) establish and maintain compliance programs to guard against money laundering activities. Laws or regulations may presently or in the future require us, our funds or any of our affiliates or other service providers to establish additional anti-money laundering procedures, to collect information with respect to our funds’ limited partners, to share information with governmental authorities with respect to our funds’ limited partners or to implement additional restrictions on the transfer of the interests.

Economic sanction laws in the U.S. and other jurisdictions may prohibit us and our affiliates from transacting with certain countries, individuals and companies, which could negatively impact our business, financial condition and operating results.

Economic sanction laws in the U.S. and other jurisdictions may restrict or prohibit us or our affiliates from transacting with certain countries, territories, individuals and entities. In the U.S., the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) administers and enforces laws, executive orders and regulations establishing U.S. economic and trade sanctions, which restrict or prohibit, among other things, direct and indirect transactions with, and the provision of services to, certain non-U.S. countries, territories, individuals and entities. These types of sanctions may significantly restrict or completely prohibit lending activities in certain jurisdictions, and violation of any such laws or regulations, may result in significant legal and monetary penalties, as well as reputational damage. OFAC sanctions programs change frequently, which may make it more difficult for us or our affiliates to ensure compliance. Moreover, OFAC enforcement is increasing, which may increase the risk that we become subject of such actual or threatened enforcement.

Additionally, Section 2019 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 (the “ITRA”) amended the Exchange Act to require companies subject to SEC reporting obligations under Section 13 of the Exchange Act to disclose in their periodic reports specified dealings or transactions involving Iran or other individuals and entities targeted by OFAC during the period covered by the relevant periodic report. In some cases, the ITRA requires companies to disclose these types of transactions even if they were permissible under U.S. law. Companies that currently may be or may have been at the time considered our affiliates, may have from time to time publicly filed and/or provided to us such disclosures. We do not independently verify or participate in the preparation of these disclosures. We and our publicly traded funds are required, either periodically or annually to separately file with the SEC a notice when such activities have been disclosed, and the SEC is required to post such notice of disclosure on its website and send the report to the President and certain U.S. Congressional committees. Disclosure of such activity, even if such activity is not subject to sanctions under applicable law, and any sanctions

 

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actually imposed on us or our affiliates as a result of these activities, could harm our reputation and have a negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations, and any failure to disclose any such activities as required could additionally result in fines or penalties.

We are subject to laws and regulations in the EEA, including the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive, which may increase our regulatory costs and burdens.

The AIFMD regulates the activities of certain private fund managers undertaking fund management activities or marketing fund interests to investors within the EEA.

To the extent any one of our funds is actively marketed to investors domiciled or having their registered office in the EEA: (i) we and such fund will be subject to certain reporting, disclosure and other compliance obligations under the AIFMD, which will result in such funds incurring additional costs and expenses; (ii) we and such fund may become subject to additional regulatory or compliance obligations arising under national law in certain EEA jurisdictions, which would result in such fund incurring additional costs and expenses or may otherwise affect the management and operation of such fund; (iii) we will be required to make detailed information relating to such fund and its investments available to regulators and third parties; and (iv) the AIFMD will also restrict certain activities of such fund in relation to EEA portfolio companies, including, in some circumstances, such fund’s ability to recapitalize, refinance or potentially restructure an EEA portfolio company within the first two years of ownership, which may in turn affect operations of such fund generally. In addition, it is possible that some EEA jurisdictions will elect to restrict or prohibit the marketing of non-EEA funds to investors based in those jurisdictions, which may make it more difficult for our funds to raise their targeted amount of commitments. We rely on a third party provider to ensure our compliance with these regulations, including required registrations, which may increase our compliance costs and risk of non-compliance.

In the future, it may be possible for non-EEA alternative investment fund managers (“AIFMs”) to market an alternative investment fund (“AIF”) within the EEA pursuant to a pan-European marketing “passport”, instead of under national private placement regimes. Access to this passport may be subject to the non-EEA AIFM complying with various additional requirements under the AIFMD, which may include one or more of the following: additional conduct of business and organizational requirements; rules relating to the remuneration of certain personnel; minimum regulatory capital requirements; restrictions on the use of leverage; additional disclosure and reporting requirements to both investors and EEA home state regulators; independent valuation of an AIF’s assets; and the appointment of an independent depositary. Certain EEA Member States have indicated that they will cease to operate national private placement regimes when, or shortly after, the passport becomes available, which would mean that non-EEA AIFMs to whom the passport is available would be required to comply with all relevant provisions of the AIFMD in order to market to professional investors in those jurisdictions. As a result, if in the future non-EEA AIFMs may only market in certain EEA jurisdictions pursuant to a passport, we may not seek to market interests in our funds in those jurisdictions, which may lead to a reduction in the overall amount of capital invested in our funds. Alternatively, if we sought to comply with the requirements to use the passport, this could have adverse effects including, amongst other things, increasing the regulatory burden and costs of operating and managing certain of our funds and their investments, and potentially requiring changes to compensation structures for key personnel, thereby affecting our ability to recruit and retain these personnel.

Certain of the funds or accounts we advise or manage are subject to the fiduciary responsibility and prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA and Section 4975 of the Code, and our businesses could be adversely affected if certain of our other funds or accounts fail to satisfy an exception under the “plan assets” regulation under ERISA.

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funds rely on the “insignificant participation” exception under the “plan assets” regulation under ERISA. We are not, therefore subject to the requirements of ERISA (or the parallel provision of the Internal Revenue Code) with respect to the management of those funds. However, if those funds fail to satisfy that exception for any reason and if no other exception is available, that failure could materially interfere with our activities in relation to those funds or expose us to risks related to our failure to comply with the applicable requirements. For example, the governing documents of a fund generally impose certain obligations on the general partner or manager of the fund to cause the assets of the fund to not be treated as “plan assets” and a breach of that obligation could create liability for us. Further, if the assets of a fund become plan assets (whether because of our breach, a change in law or otherwise), the application of ERISA-related requirements on our fund may prevent us from operating the fund as intended and may cause the fund to breach its obligations with partner managers or other portfolio companies, which would create significant liabilities for our funds and could significantly impact the fund’s ability to make any further investments. Further, we have formed a small number of holding vehicles to facilitate co-investments alongside our funds by ERISA investors, the assets of which holding vehicles constitute “plan assets” and with respect to which we serve as a fiduciary. While we may be required to satisfy applicable fiduciary standards and avoid the prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA with respect to such holding vehicles and their assets, in each case, our authority with respect to the management and control of those vehicles is limited by contract with the relevant fund investor. Accordingly, we do not anticipate any liabilities with respect to our serving as a fiduciary with respect to such vehicles.

Risks Related to Our Funds

The historical returns attributable to our funds should not be considered as indicative of the future results of our funds or of our future results or of any returns expected on an investment in shares of our Class A common stock.

The historical performance of our funds is relevant to us primarily insofar as it is indicative of performance income we have earned in the past and may earn in the future and our reputation and ability to raise new funds. The historical and potential returns of the funds we advise are not, however, directly linked to returns on shares of our Class A common stock. Therefore, holders of our Class A common stock should not conclude that positive performance of the funds we advise will necessarily result in positive returns on a return on investment in shares of our Class A common stock. However, poor performance of our funds we advise would likely cause a decline in our revenues and would therefore likely have a negative effect on our operating results, returns on shares of our Class A common stock and a negative impact on our ability to raise new funds. Also, there is no assurance that projections in respect of our funds or unrealized valuations will be realized.

Moreover, the historical returns of our funds should not be considered indicative of the future returns of these or from any future funds we may raise, in part because:

 

   

market conditions during previous periods may have been significantly more favorable for generating positive performance than the market conditions we may experience in the future;

 

   

our funds’ rates of returns, which are calculated on the basis of net asset value of the funds’ investments, reflect unrealized gains, which may never be realized;

 

   

our funds’ returns have previously benefited from investment opportunities and general market conditions that may not recur, including the availability of debt capital on attractive terms and the availability of distressed debt opportunities, and we may not be able to achieve the same returns or profitable investment opportunities or deploy capital as quickly;

 

   

the historical returns that we present in this proxy statement derive largely from the performance of our earlier funds, whereas future fund returns will depend increasingly on the performance of our newer funds or funds not yet formed, which may have little or no realized investment track record;

 

   

our funds’ historical investments were made over a long period of time and over the course of various market and macroeconomic cycles, and the circumstances under which our current or future funds may make future investments may differ significantly from those conditions prevailing in the past;

 

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the attractive returns of certain of our funds have been driven by the rapid return on invested capital, which has not occurred with respect to all of our funds and we believe is less likely to occur in the future;

 

   

in recent years, there has been increased competition for investment opportunities resulting from the increased amount of capital invested in alternative funds and high liquidity in debt markets, and the increased competition for investments may reduce our returns in the future; and

 

   

our newly established funds may generate lower returns during the period that they take to deploy their capital.

The future internal rate of return for any current or future fund may vary considerably from the historical internal rate of return generated by any particular fund, or for our funds as a whole. Future returns will also be affected by the risks described elsewhere in this proxy statement, including risks of the industries and businesses in which a particular fund invests.

Valuation methodologies for certain assets of our funds can be subject to significant subjectivity.

Many of the investments in our funds are illiquid and thus have no readily ascertainable market prices. We value these investments based on our estimate, or an independent third party’s estimate, of their value as of the date of determination. The determination of fair value, and thus the amount of unrealized appreciation or depreciation our funds may recognize in any reporting period, is to a degree subjective. Our funds generally value their investments quarterly at fair value, as determined in good faith by our funds’ respective boards or a valuation committee, as applicable, based on, among other things, the input of third party valuation firms and taking into account the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings, the markets in which the portfolio company operates, comparison to publicly traded companies, discounted cash flow, current market interest rates and other relevant factors. Because such valuations, and particularly valuations of private securities and private companies, are inherently uncertain, the valuations may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time due to changes in current market conditions. A fund’s net asset value could be adversely affected if the determinations regarding the fair value of the investments were materially higher than the values that are ultimately realized upon the disposal of such investments. These valuations could, in turn, affect the management fees or performance income that our business receives.

In addition, our private funds’ valuations, and particularly valuations of private investments and private companies, are inherently uncertain, may fluctuate over short periods of time and are often based on estimates, comparisons and qualitative evaluations of private information, which often involves significant subjectivity. These factors may also cause the valuation of our investments to differ materially from the values that our funds may ultimately realize.

The use of leverage by our funds may materially increase the returns of such funds but may also result in significant losses or a total loss of capital.

Our funds, particularly our BDCs and private funds in the Direct Lending business segment, may choose to use leverage as part of their respective investment programs and certain funds regularly borrow a substantial amount of their capital. The use of leverage poses a significant degree of risk and enhances the possibility of a significant loss in the value of the investment portfolio. A fund may borrow money from time to time to purchase or carry securities or may enter into derivative transactions with counterparties that have embedded leverage. The use of leverage by our funds increases the volatility of investments by magnifying the potential for gain or loss on invested equity capital. If the value of a fund’s assets were to decrease, leverage would cause net asset value to decline more sharply than it otherwise would if the fund had not employed leverage. Similarly, any decrease in the fund’s income would cause net income to decline more sharply than it would have if it had not borrowed and employed leverage. Such a decline could negatively affect the fund’s ability to service its debt, which could have

 

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a material adverse effect on our funds, and as a result, on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.

Our Dyal funds generally rely on obtaining credit facilities secured principally by the undrawn capital commitments of their investors. These credit lines are an important part of managing the cash flow of the funds, including facilitating a fund’s acquisition or funding of investments, enhancing the regularity of cash distributions to investors and facilitating the payment of management fees to us. The inability to secure or maintain these lines of credit would have an adverse impact on our funds and their returns and on us, including increasing administrative costs associated with managing a fund. In addition, Dyal Fund III entered into a securitization financing transaction pursuant to which the rights to the cash flows from the fund’s investments were securitized into fixed rate notes.

Risks Related to our Structure and Governance

Blue Owl will qualify as, and intends to elect to be treated as, a “controlled company” within the meaning of the NYSE listing standards and, as a result, our stockholders may not have certain corporate governance protections that are available to stockholders of companies that are not controlled companies.

So long as more than 50% of the voting power for the election of directors of Blue Owl is held by an individual, a group or another company, Blue Owl will qualify as a “controlled company” under the NYSE listing requirements. Following the completion of the Business Combination, the Owl Rock Principals and the Dyal Principals will control a majority of the voting power of our outstanding capital stock. As a result, Blue Owl will qualify as, and intends to elect to be treated as, a “controlled company” under the NYSE listing standards and will not be subject to the requirements that would otherwise require us to have: (i) a majority of “independent directors,” as defined under the listing standards of the NYSE; (ii) a nominating committee comprised solely of independent directors; (iii) compensation of our executive officers determined by a majority of the independent directors or a compensation committee comprised solely of independent directors; and (iv) director nominees selected, or recommended for the Board’s selection, either by a majority of the independent directors or a nominating committee comprised solely of independent directors.

The Owl Rock Principals and the Dyal Principals may have their interest in Blue Owl diluted due to future equity issuances or their own actions in selling shares of Class A common stock, in each case, which could result in a loss of the “controlled company” exemption under the NYSE listing rules. Blue Owl would then be required to comply with those provisions of the NYSE listing requirements.

The multi-class structure of Blue Owl common stock will have the effect of concentrating voting power with the Owl Rock Principals and Dyal Principals, which will limit an investor’s ability to influence the outcome of important transactions, including a change in control.

Upon the consummation of the Business Combination, the Owl Rock Principals and the Dyal Principals or one of the Dyal Equityholders that at Closing will be controlled by one or more of the Dyal Principals will directly or indirectly hold all of the issued and outstanding shares of Blue Owl Class B and Class D common stock. Accordingly, upon the consummation of the Business Combination until the Sunset Date, the Owl Rock Principals and the Dyal Principals will hold 90% of the voting power of Blue Owl’s capital stock on a fully-diluted basis and will be able to control matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, including the election of directors, amendments of our organizational documents and any merger, consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of our assets or other major corporate transactions. The Owl Rock Principals and the Dyal Principals may have interests that differ from yours and may vote in a way with which you disagree and which may be adverse to your interests. This concentrated control may have the effect of delaying, preventing or deterring a change in control of Blue Owl, could deprive our stockholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their capital stock as part of a sale of Blue Owl, and might ultimately affect the market price of shares of Blue Owl Class A common stock. For information about our dual class structure, see the section titled “Description of Blue Owl’s Capital Stock.

 

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Potential conflicts of interest may arise among the holders of Class B and Class D common stock and the holders of our Class A, Class C and Class E common stock.

The Owl Rock Principals and Dyal Principals (and certain Dyal employees) will hold all of the Class B and Class D common stock. As a result, conflicts of interest may arise among the Owl Rock Principals and Dyal Principals, on the one hand, and us and our holders of our Class A, Class C and Class E common stock, on the other hand. The Owl Rock Principals and Dyal Principals have the ability to influence our business and affairs through their ownership of the high vote shares of our common stock, their general ability to appoint our board of directors, and provisions under the Investor Rights Agreement and our certificate of incorporation requiring their approval for certain corporate actions (in addition to approval by our board of directors). If the holders of our Class A, Class C and Class E common stock are dissatisfied with the performance of our board of directors, they have no ability to remove any of our directors, with or without cause.

Further, through their ability to elect our board of directors, the Owl Rock Principals and the Dyal Principals have the ability to indirectly influence the determination of the amount and timing of our investments and dispositions, cash expenditures, indebtedness, issuances of additional partnership interests, tax liabilities and amounts of reserves, each of which can affect the amount of cash that is available for distribution to holders of Blue Owl Operating Group Units.

In addition, conflicts may arise relating to the selection, structuring and disposition of investments and other transactions, declaring dividends and other distributions and other matters due to the fact that the Owl Rock Principals and the Dyal Principals hold their Owl Rock Operating Group Units directly or through pass-through entities that are not subject to corporate income taxation.

Upon completion of the Business Combination, the rights of holders of Blue Owl’s common stock arising under the DGCL will differ from and may be less favorable to the rights of holders of Altimar’s ordinary shares arising under Cayman Islands law.

Upon completion of the Business Combination, the rights of holders of Blue Owl’s common stock will arise under the DGCL. The DGCL contains provisions that differ in some respects from those in the Cayman Islands Companies Act, and, therefore, some rights of holders of Blue Owl’s common stock could differ from the rights that holders of Altimar ordinary shares currently possess. For instance, while class action lawsuits are generally not available to shareholders under Cayman Islands law, such actions are generally available under Delaware law. This change could increase the likelihood that Blue Owl becomes involved in costly litigation, which could have a material adverse effect on Blue Owl.

For a more detailed description of the rights of holders of Blue Owl’s common stock under the DGCL and how they may differ from the rights of holders of Altimar ordinary shares under Cayman Islands law, please see the section entitled “The Domestication Proposal — Comparison of Corporate Governance and Shareholders.

Delaware law, the Proposed Charter and Proposed Bylaws will contain certain provisions, including anti-takeover provisions, that limit the ability of stockholders to take certain actions and could delay or discourage takeover attempts that stockholders may consider favorable.

The Proposed Charter and Proposed Bylaws that will be in effect upon completion of the Business Combination differ from the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association. Among other differences, the Proposed Charter and the DGCL contain provisions that could have the effect of rendering more difficult, delaying, or preventing an acquisition deemed undesirable by Blue Owl Board and therefore depress the trading price of Blue Owl’s Class A common stock. These provisions could also make it difficult for stockholders to take certain actions, including electing directors who are not nominated by the current members of Blue Owl Board or taking other corporate actions, including effecting changes in management. Among other things, the Proposed Charter and Proposed Bylaws include provisions regarding:

 

   

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the ability of Blue Owl Board to issue shares of preferred stock, including “blank check” preferred stock and to determine the price and other terms of those shares, including preferences and voting rights, without stockholder approval, which could be used to significantly dilute the ownership of a hostile acquirer;

 

   

the limitation of the liability of, and the indemnification of, Blue Owl’s directors and officers;

 

   

the right of Blue Owl Board to elect a director to fill a vacancy created by the expansion of Blue Owl Board or the resignation, death or removal of a director, which prevents stockholders from being able to fill vacancies on Blue Owl Board;

 

   

the requirement that directors may only be removed from the Blue Owl board for cause;

 

   

the inability of stockholders to act by written consent following the Sunset Date;

 

   

the requirement that a special meeting of stockholders may be called only by the Blue Owl board, the chairman of the Blue Owl board of directors or Blue Owl’s chief executive officer, which could delay the ability of stockholders to force consideration of a proposal or to take action, including the removal of directors;

 

   

controlling the procedures for the conduct and scheduling of the Blue Owl board and stockholder meetings;

 

   

the ability of the Blue Owl board of directors to amend the Proposed Bylaws, which may allow the Blue Owl board to take additional actions to prevent an unsolicited takeover and inhibit the ability of an acquirer to amend the Proposed Bylaws to facilitate an unsolicited takeover attempt; and

 

   

advance notice procedures with which stockholders must comply to nominate candidates to the Blue Owl board or to propose matters to be acted upon at a stockholders’ meeting, which could preclude stockholders from bringing matters before annual or special meetings of stockholders and delay changes in the composition of the Blue Owl board and also may discourage or deter a potential acquirer from conducting a solicitation of proxies to elect the acquirer’s own slate of directors or otherwise attempting to obtain control of the Company.

These provisions, alone or together, could delay or prevent hostile takeovers and changes in control or changes in the Blue Owl board or management.

In addition, as a Delaware corporation, Blue Owl will generally be subject to provisions of Delaware law, including the DGCL, although Blue Owl will elect not to be governed by Section 203 of the DGCL.

Any provision of the Proposed Charter, Proposed Bylaws or Delaware law that has the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control could limit the opportunity for stockholders to receive a premium for their shares of Blue Owl’s capital stock and could also affect the price that some investors are willing to pay for Blue Owl’s common stock.

The form of the Proposed Charter is attached as Annex A to this proxy statement/prospectus, and the form of the Proposed Bylaws is attached as Annex B to this proxy statement/prospectus, and we urge you to read each of them.

In addition, the provisions of the Investor Rights Agreement, as described below, provide the stockholders party thereto with certain board representation and other consent rights that could also have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control.

 

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The Proposed Charter will designate the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by Blue Owl’s stockholders, which could limit Blue Owl’s stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with Blue Owl or its directors, officers or other employees.

The Proposed Charter will provide that, unless Blue Owl consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, (a) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of Blue Owl, (b) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director, officer, other employee, agent or stockholder of Blue Owl to Blue Owl or Blue Owl’s stockholders, or any claim for aiding and abetting such alleged breach, (c) any action asserting a claim against Blue Owl or any current or former director, officer, other employee, agent or stockholder of Blue Owl (i) arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL, the Proposed Charter (as it may be amended or restated) or the Proposed Bylaws or (ii) as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Delaware Court of Chancery or (d) any action asserting a claim against Blue Owl or any current or former director, officer, other employee, agent or stockholder of Blue Owl governed by the internal affairs doctrine of the law of the State of Delaware shall, as to any action in the foregoing clauses (a) through (b), to the fullest extent permitted by law, be solely and exclusively brought in the Delaware Court of Chancery; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not apply to any claim (1) as to which the Delaware Court of Chancery determines that there is an indispensable party not subject to the jurisdiction of the Delaware Court of Chancery (and the indispensable party does not consent to the personal jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery within ten days following such determination), (2) which is vested in the exclusive jurisdiction of a court or forum other than the Delaware Court of Chancery, or (3) arising under federal securities laws, including the Securities Act as to which the federal district courts of the United States of America shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be the sole and exclusive forum. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provisions of Article XIII of the Proposed Charter will not apply to suits brought to enforce any liability or duty created by the Exchange Act, or any other claim for which the federal district courts of the United States of America shall be the sole and exclusive forum.

This choice-of-forum provision may limit a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with Blue Owl or its directors, officers, stockholders, agents or other employees, which may discourage such lawsuits. Alternatively, if a court were to find this provision of the Proposed Charter inapplicable or unenforceable with respect to one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings, Blue Owl may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could materially and adversely affect Blue Owl’s business, financial condition and results of operations and result in a diversion of the time and resources of Blue Owl’s management and board of directors.

The Proposed Charter will not limit the ability of the Sponsor to compete with us.

The Sponsor and its affiliates engage in a broad spectrum of activities, including investments in the financial services and technology industries. In the ordinary course of their business activities, the Sponsor and its affiliates may engage in activities where their interests conflict with Blue Owl’s interests or those of its stockholders. The Proposed Charter will provide that none of the Sponsor, any of its affiliates or any director who is not employed by Blue Owl (including any non-employee director who serves as one of its officers in both his director and officer capacities) or his or her affiliates will have any duty to refrain from engaging, directly or indirectly, in the same business activities or similar business activities or lines of business in which Blue Owl operates. The Sponsor and its affiliates also may pursue, in their capacities other than as directors of Blue Owl, acquisition opportunities that may be complementary to Blue Owl’s business, and, as a result, those acquisition opportunities may not be available to Blue Owl. In addition, the Sponsor may have an interest in pursuing acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions that, in its judgment, could enhance its investment, even though such transactions might involve risks to you.

 

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Blue Owl will be a holding company and its only material asset after completion of the Business Combination will be its indirect interest (held through Blue Owl GP) in the Blue Owl Operating Group entities, and it is accordingly dependent upon distributions made by its subsidiaries to pay taxes, cause Blue Owl GP to make payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement, and pay dividends.

Upon completion of the Business Combination, Blue Owl will be a holding company with no material assets other than its indirect ownership of the Blue Owl Operating Group Units through Blue Owl GP. As a result, Blue Owl will have no independent means of generating revenue or cash flow. Blue Owl’s ability to pay taxes, cause Blue Owl GP to make payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement, and pay dividends will depend on the financial results and cash flows of the Blue Owl Operating Group entities and the distributions it receives (directly or indirectly) from the Blue Owl Operating Group entities. Deterioration in the financial condition, earnings or cash flow of the Blue Owl Operating Group entities for any reason could limit or impair the Blue Owl Operating Group entities’ ability to pay such distributions. Additionally, to the extent that Blue Owl or Blue Owl GP needs funds and the Blue Owl Operating Group entities are restricted from making such distributions under applicable law or regulation or under the terms of any financing arrangements, or the Blue Owl Operating Group entities are otherwise unable to provide such funds, it could materially adversely affect Blue Owl’s liquidity and financial condition.

Subject to the discussion herein, the Blue Owl Operating Group entities will continue to be treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes and, as such, generally will not be subject to any entity-level U.S. federal income tax. Instead, taxable income will be allocated to holders of Blue Owl Operating Group Units. Accordingly, Blue Owl GP will be required to pay income taxes on its allocable share of any net taxable income of the Blue Owl Operating Group entities. Under the terms of the Blue Owl Limited Partnership Agreements, the Blue Owl Operating Group entities are obligated to make tax distributions to holders of the Blue Owl Operating Group Units (including Blue Owl GP) calculated at certain assumed tax rates. In addition to tax expenses, Blue Owl will also incur expenses related to its operations, including Blue Owl GP’s payment obligations under the Tax Receivable Agreement, which could be significant, and some of which will be reimbursed by the Blue Owl Operating Group entities (excluding payment obligations under the Tax Receivable Agreement). Blue Owl intends to cause Blue Owl GP to cause the Blue Owl Operating Group entities to make ordinary distributions and tax distributions to holders of the Blue Owl Operating Group Units on a pro rata basis in amounts sufficient to cover all applicable taxes, relevant operating expenses, payments by Blue Owl GP under the Tax Receivable Agreement and dividends, if any, declared by Blue Owl. However, as discussed above, the Blue Owl Operating Group entities’ ability to make such distributions may be subject to various limitations and restrictions including, but not limited to, retention of amounts necessary to satisfy the obligations of the Blue Owl Operating Group entities and restrictions on distributions that would violate any applicable restrictions contained in the Blue Owl Operating Group entities’ debt agreements, or any applicable law, or that would have the effect of rendering the Blue Owl Operating Group entities insolvent. To the extent that Blue Owl GP is unable to make payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement for any reason, such payments will be deferred and will accrue interest until paid; provided, however, that nonpayment for a specified period may constitute a breach of a material obligation under the Tax Receivable Agreement and therefore accelerate payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement, which could be substantial.

Additionally, although the Blue Owl Operating Group entities generally will not be subject to any entity-level U.S. federal income tax, they may be liable under recent U.S. federal tax legislation for adjustments to prior year tax returns, absent an election to the contrary. In the event the Blue Owl Operating Group entities’ calculations of taxable income are incorrect, the Blue Owl Operating Group entities and/or their partners, including Blue Owl or Blue Owl GP, in later years may be subject to material liabilities pursuant to this legislation and its related guidance.

 

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If either of the Blue Owl Operating Group entities were treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax or state tax purposes, then the amount available for distribution by such Blue Owl Operating Group entities could be substantially reduced and the value of Blue Owl shares could be adversely affected.

An entity that would otherwise be classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes (such as either of the Blue Owl Operating Group entities) may nonetheless be treated as, and taxable as, a corporation if it is a “publicly traded partnership” unless an exception to such treatment applies. An entity that would otherwise be classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes will be treated as a “publicly traded partnership” if interests in such entity are traded on an established securities market or interests in such entity are readily tradable on a secondary market or the substantial equivalent thereof. If either of the Blue Owl Operating Group entities were determined to be treated as a “publicly traded partnership” (and taxable as a corporation) for U.S. federal income tax purposes, such Blue Owl Operating Group entity would be taxable on its income at the U.S. federal income tax rates applicable to corporations and distributions by such Blue Owl Operating Group entity to its partners (including Blue Owl) could be taxable as dividends to such partners to the extent of the earnings and profits of such Blue Owl Operating Group entity. In addition, we would no longer have the benefit of increases in the tax basis of the Blue Owl Operating Group entity’s assets as a result of exchanges of Blue Owl Operating Group Units. Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, certain Owl Rock Equityholders and Dyal Equityholders may, from time to time, subject to the terms of the Exchange Agreement, exchange their interests in the Blue Owl Operating Group entities and have such interests redeemed by Blue Owl Operating Group entities for cash or Blue Owl stock. While such exchanges could be treated as trading in the interests of the Blue Owl Operating Group entities for purposes of testing “publicly traded partnership” status, the Exchange Agreement contains restrictions on redemptions and exchanges of interests in the Blue Owl Operating Group entities that are intended to prevent either of the Blue Owl Operating Group entities from being treated as a “publicly traded partnership” for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Such restrictions are designed to comply with certain safe harbors provided for under applicable U.S. federal income tax law. Blue Owl GP may also impose additional restrictions on exchanges that Blue Owl or Blue Owl GP determines to be necessary or advisable so that neither of the Blue Owl Operating Group entities is treated as a “publicly traded partnership” for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, while such position is not free from doubt, each of the Blue Owl Operating Group entities is expected to be operated such that it is not treated as a “publicly traded partnership” taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes and we intend to take the position that neither of the Blue Owl Operating Group entities is so treated as a result of exchanges of its interests pursuant to the Exchange Agreement.

Pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreement, Blue Owl GP will be required to make payments to certain Owl Rock Equityholders and Dyal Equityholders for certain tax benefits Blue Owl and Blue Owl GP may claim and those payments may be substantial.

The Owl Rock Equityholders and the Dyal Equityholders will sell or exchange certain partnership interests pursuant to the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and may in the future exchange their Blue Owl Operating Group Units, together with the cancellation of an equal number of shares of Class C common stock or Class D common stock, for shares of Class A common stock or Class B common stock of Blue Owl, respectively, or cash pursuant to the Blue Owl Operating Group Entity Agreements and the Exchange Agreement, subject to certain conditions and transfer restrictions as set forth therein and in the Investor Rights Agreement. Additionally, in connection with the closing of the Business Combination Agreement, Blue Owl GP may acquire from certain Owl Rock Equityholders corporations formed by such Owl Rock Equityholders to hold partnership interests in Owl Rock. Such transactions are expected to result in increases in Blue Owl’s (and Blue Owl GP’s) allocable share of the tax basis of the tangible and intangible assets of the Blue Owl Operating Group entities. These increases in tax basis may increase (for income tax purposes) depreciation and amortization deductions and therefore reduce the amount of income or franchise tax that Blue Owl or Blue Owl GP would otherwise be required to pay in the future had such sales and exchanges never occurred.

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(or in certain cases is deemed to realize) as a result of these increases in tax basis and certain other tax attributes of Blue Owl GP, the corporations acquired from certain Owl Rock Equityholders in the transaction, and tax benefits related to entering into the Tax Receivable Agreement. Those payments are the obligation of Blue Owl (including Blue Owl GP) and not of Blue Owl Operating Group entities. The actual increase in Blue Owl GP’s allocable share of the Blue Owl Operating Group entities’ tax basis in their assets, as well as the amount and timing of any payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement, will vary depending upon a number of factors, including the timing of exchanges, the market price of the Class A common stock at the time of the exchange, the extent to which such exchanges are taxable and the amount and timing of the recognition of Blue Owl’s (and Blue Owl GP’s) income. While many of the factors that will determine the amount of payments that Blue Owl GP will make under the Tax Receivable Agreement are outside of its control, Blue Owl GP expects that the payments it will make under the Tax Receivable Agreement will be substantial and could have a material adverse effect on Blue Owl’s financial condition. Any payments made by Blue Owl GP under the Tax Receivable Agreement will generally reduce the amount of overall cash flow that might have otherwise been available to Blue Owl and Blue Owl GP. To the extent that Blue Owl GP is unable to make timely payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement for any reason, the unpaid amounts will be deferred and will accrue interest until paid; however, nonpayment for a specified period may constitute a breach of a material obligation under the Tax Receivable Agreement and therefore accelerate payments due under the Tax Receivable Agreement, as further described below. Furthermore, Blue Owl GP’s future obligation to make payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement could make Blue Owl a less attractive target for an acquisition, particularly in the case of an acquirer that cannot use some or all of the tax benefits that may be realized or deemed realized under the Tax Receivable Agreement. See the section entitled “The Business Combination Agreement — Related Agreements — Tax Receivable Agreement.”

In certain cases, payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement may exceed the actual tax benefits Blue Owl or Blue Owl GP realizes or be accelerated.

Payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement will be based on the tax reporting positions that Blue Owl or Blue Owl GP determines, and the IRS or another taxing authority may challenge all or any part of the tax basis increases, as well as other tax positions that Blue Owl or Blue Owl GP takes, and a court may sustain such a challenge. In the event that any tax benefits initially claimed by Blue Owl or Blue Owl GP are disallowed, the Owl Rock Equityholders and Dyal Equityholders will not be required to reimburse Blue Owl or Blue Owl GP for any excess payments that may previously have been made under the Tax Receivable Agreement, for example, due to adjustments resulting from examinations by taxing authorities. Rather, excess payments made to such holders will be netted against any future cash payments otherwise required to be made by Blue Owl GP under the Tax Receivable Agreement, if any, after the determination of such excess. However, a challenge to any tax benefits initially claimed by Blue Owl or Blue Owl GP may not arise for a number of years following the initial time of such payment or, even if challenged early, such excess cash payment may be greater than the amount of future cash payments that Blue Owl GP might otherwise be required to make under the terms of the Tax Receivable Agreement and, as a result, there might not be future cash payments against which to net. As a result, in certain circumstances Blue Owl GP could make payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement in excess of Blue Owl’s or Blue Owl GP’s actual income or franchise tax savings, which could materially impair Blue Owl’s financial condition.

Moreover, the Tax Receivable Agreement provides that, in certain events, including a change of control, breach of a material obligation under the Tax Receivable Agreement, or Blue Owl GP’s exercise of early termination rights, Blue Owl GP’s obligations under the Tax Receivable Agreement will accelerate and Blue Owl GP will be required to make a lump-sum cash payment to the Owl Rock Equityholders, Dyal Equityholders and other applicable parties to the Tax Receivable Agreement equal to the present value of all forecasted future payments that would have otherwise been made under the Tax Receivable Agreement, which lump-sum payment would be based on certain assumptions, including those relating to Blue Owl GP’s future taxable income. The lump-sum payment could be substantial and could exceed the actual tax benefits that Blue Owl or Blue Owl GP realizes subsequent to such payment because such payment would be calculated

 

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assuming, among other things, that Blue Owl and Blue Owl GP would have certain tax benefits available to it and that Blue Owl and Blue Owl GP would be able to use the potential tax benefits in future years.

There may be a material negative effect on Blue Owl’s liquidity if the payments required to be made by Blue Owl GP under the Tax Receivable Agreement exceed the actual income or franchise tax savings that Blue Owl (or Blue Owl GP) realizes. Furthermore, Blue Owl GP’s obligations to make payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement could also have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing certain mergers, asset sales, other forms of business combinations or other changes of control.

We are an emerging growth company within the meaning of the Securities Act, and if we take advantage of certain exemptions from disclosure requirements available to emerging growth companies, this could make our securities less attractive to investors and may make it more difficult to compare our performance with other public companies.

We are an “emerging growth company” within the meaning of the Securities Act, as modified by the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. As a result, our shareholders may not have access to certain information they may deem important. We could be an emerging growth company for up to five years, although circumstances could cause us to lose that status earlier, including if the market value of our Class A common stock held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of any June 30 before that time, in which case we would no longer be an emerging growth company as of the following December 31. We cannot predict whether investors will find our securities less attractive because we will rely on these exemptions. If some investors find our securities less attractive as a result of our reliance on these exemptions, the trading prices of our securities may be lower than they otherwise would be, there may be a less active trading market for our securities and the trading prices of our securities may be more volatile.

Further, Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. We have elected not to opt out of such extended transition period which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, we, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison of our financial statements with another public company which is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company which has opted out of using the extended transition period difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accountant standards used.

Reports published by analysts, including projections in those reports that differ from our actual results, could adversely affect the price and trading volume of our Class A common stock.

Securities research analysts may establish and publish their own periodic projections for Blue Owl following consummation of the Business Combination. Those projections may vary widely and may not accurately predict the results we actually achieve. Our share price may decline if our actual results do not match the projections of these securities research analysts. Similarly, if one or more of the analysts who write reports on us downgrades our stock or publishes inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our share price could decline. In addition, securities research analysts may compare Blue Owl to companies that are not

 

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appropriately comparable, which could lead to lower than expected valuations. If one or more analysts cease coverage of us or fail to publish reports on us regularly, our share price or trading volume could decline. While we expect research analyst coverage following consummation of the Business Combination, if no analysts commence coverage of us, the market price and volume for our Class A common stock could be adversely affected.

The Blue Owl Operating Group entities may directly or indirectly make distributions of cash to us substantially in excess of the amounts we use to make distributions to our stockholders and pay our expenses (including our taxes and payments by Blue Owl GP under the Tax Receivable Agreement). To the extent we do not distribute such excess cash as dividends to our shareholders, the direct or indirect holders of Blue Owl Operating Group Units would benefit from any value attributable to such cash as a result of their ownership of our stock upon an exchange of their Blue Owl Operating Group Units.

Following the Business Combination, we will directly or indirectly receive a pro rata portion of any distributions made by the Blue Owl Operating Group entities. Any cash received from such distributions will first be used to satisfy any tax liability and then to make any payments required to be made by Blue Owl GP under the Tax Receivable Agreement. Subject to having available cash and subject to limitations imposed by applicable law and contractual restrictions, the Blue Owl Operating Group Agreements require the Blue Owl Operating Group entities to make certain distributions to holders of Blue Owl Operating Group Units (including Blue Owl GP) pro rata to facilitate the payment of taxes with respect to the income of the Blue Owl Operating Group entities that is allocated to them. To the extent that the tax distributions we directly or indirectly receive exceed the amounts we actually require to pay taxes, Tax Receivable Agreement payments and other expenses (which is likely to be the case given that the assumed tax rate for such distributions will generally exceed our effective tax rate), we will not be required to distribute such excess cash. Our board of directors may, in its sole discretion, choose to use such excess cash for certain purposes, including to make distributions to the holders of our stock. Unless and until our board of directors chooses, in its sole discretion, to declare a distribution, we will have no obligation to distribute such cash (or other available cash other than any declared dividend) to our stockholders.

No adjustments to the exchange ratio of Blue Owl Operating Group Units for shares of our common stock will be made as a result of either (i) any cash distribution by us or (ii) any cash that we retain and do not distribute to our stockholders. To the extent we do not distribute such cash as dividends and instead, for example, hold such cash balances or use such cash for certain other purposes, this may result in shares of our stock increasing in value relative to the Blue Owl Operating Group Units. The holders of Blue Owl Operating Group Units may benefit from any value attributable to such cash balances if they acquire shares of our stock in an exchange of Blue Owl Operating Group Units.

Risks Related to the Business Combination and Altimar

Our Sponsor has agreed to vote in favor of the Business Combination, regardless of how our Public Shareholders vote.

Unlike some other blank check companies in which the initial shareholders agree to vote their shares in accordance with the majority of the votes cast by the public shareholders in connection with an initial business combination, the Sponsor has agreed to vote all its Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares in favor of all of the Shareholder Proposals, including the Business Combination Proposal. In addition, pursuant to the Forfeiture and Support Agreement, the Sponsor has agreed to vote all of its Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares (i) in favor of the Shareholder Proposals 1-8 (including the Advisory Charter Proposals) (ii) against any action, proposal, transaction or agreement that could reasonably be expected to result in a breach of any covenant, representation or warranty or any other obligation or agreement of the Company under the Business Combination Agreement; and (iii) against (A) any proposal or offer from any Person concerning (1) a merger, consolidation, liquidation, recapitalization, share exchange or other business combination transaction

 

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involving the Company, or (2) the issuance or acquisition of shares of capital stock or other equity securities of the Company (other than as contemplated or permitted by the Business Combination Agreement); and (B) any action, proposal, transaction or agreement that would reasonably be expected to impede the fulfillment of the Company’s conditions under the Business Combination Agreement or change in any manner the voting rights of any class of shares of the Company (including any amendments to the Company’s governing documents, other than in connection with the Domestication or as otherwise contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement). As of the date hereof, our initial shareholders own approximately 20.0% of our total outstanding ordinary shares. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, the Sponsor owns approximately 19.36% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares.

If the conditions to the Business Combination Agreement are not met or suits to enjoin the transaction are successful, the Business Combination may not occur.

Even if the Business Combination Agreement is approved by the shareholders of Altimar, specified conditions must be satisfied or waived before the parties to the Business Combination Agreement are obligated to complete the Business Combination, including, among other things, certain approvals of our funds, limited partners and our BDC stockholders. For a list of the material closing conditions contained in the Business Combination Agreement, see the section entitled “The Business Combination Agreement — Conditions to Closing of the Business Combination Agreement.” Altimar and Blue Owl may not satisfy all of the closing conditions in the Business Combination Agreement. If the closing conditions are not satisfied or waived, the Business Combination will not occur, or will be delayed pending later satisfaction or waiver, and such delay may cause Altimar and Blue Owl to each lose some or all of the intended benefits of the Business Combination. If we do not obtain the required consents related to our funds and such condition is waived, this may result in a loss of future revenue for Blue Owl.

Further, Sixth Street Partners, a partner manager of Dyal Fund III, filed suit in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware on February 12, 2021 against Dyal Capital Partners III (A) LP, Dyal Capital Partners III (B) LP, NB Dyal Associates III LP, NB Dyal GP Holdings LLC, Dyal III SLP LP, NB Alternatives GP Holdings LLC, NB Alternatives Advisers LLC, Neuberger Berman AA LLC, and Neuberger Berman seeking to enjoin the completion of the Business Combination on the basis that the Business Combination violates the restrictions on transfer set forth in the investment agreement between Sixth Street Partners and Dyal Fund III and alleging, in the alternative, a claim of tortious interference with contract against certain defendants. The action is captioned Sixth Street Partners Management Company, L.P., et. al v. Dyal Capital Partners III (A) LP, et. al., C.A. No. 2021 – 0127 – MTZ (Del. Ch.). On April 20, 2021, the Delaware Court of Chancery denied the application for an injunction with respect to both claims, noting that Sixth Street was unlikely to succeed on the merits of the case with respect to either the violation of the restrictions on transfer or the tortious interference claim. Plaintiffs may request a discretionary interlocutory appeal.

Additionally, affiliates of Golub Capital Partners (collectively “Golub”), a partner manager of Dyal Fund IV, filed suit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, on February 23, 2021 against Dyal Capital Partners Mirror Aggregator (A) LP, Dyal Capital Partners Mirror Aggregator (B-GIM) LP, Dyal Capital Partners Mirror Aggregator (B-GGP) LP, NB Dyal IV Advisers LLC, and NB Dyal GP Holdings LLC, Neuberger Berman, and NB Alternatives Advisers LLC likewise seeking to enjoin the completion of the Business Combination on the basis that the Business Combination violates the restrictions on transfer set forth in the investment agreement between Golub and Dyal Fund IV and asserting a claim of tortious interference with contract against certain defendants in the alternative. The action is captioned GCDM Holdings LP, et al. v. Dyal Capital Partners Mirror Aggregator (A) LP, et al., Index No. 651226/2021 (Sup. Ct. New York Cnty.). Golub has also since initiated an arbitration regarding similar claims. On April 2, 2021, the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, denied the application for an injunction with respect to both claims, noting that Golub was unlikely to succeed on the merits of the case with respect to either the violation of the restrictions on transfer or the tortious interference claim. The ruling is subject to appeal.

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filed may, if successful, preclude the consummation of the Business Combination or result in money damages (which have not been sought to date) or result in other costs and, even if Neuberger Berman and Dyal ultimately prevail, may delay the transaction, including with the consequences described above.

Some of Altimar’s officers and directors may have conflicts of interest that may influence or have influenced them to support or approve the Business Combination without regard to your interests or in determining whether Blue Owl is appropriate for Altimar’s initial business combination.

The personal and financial interests of Altimar’s Sponsor, officers and directors may influence or have influenced their motivation in identifying and selecting a target for the Business Combination, their support for completing the Business Combination and the operation of Blue Owl following the Business Combination.

Altimar’s Sponsor and independent directors own 6,675,000 and 200,000 Class B ordinary shares, respectively, which were initially acquired prior to Altimar’s IPO for an aggregate purchase price of $0.001 per share and Altimar’s directors and officers have pecuniary interests in such ordinary shares through their ownership interest in the Sponsor. Such shares had an aggregate market value of approximately $             based on the last sale price of $             per share on the NYSE on            . In addition, the Sponsor purchased an aggregate of 5,000,000 Private Placement Warrants, each exercisable for one ordinary share of Altimar at $11.50 per share, for a purchase price of $7,500,000, or $1.50 per warrant. Altimar’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association require Altimar to complete an initial business combination (which will be the Business Combination should it occur) within 24 months from the closing of the IPO, or October 27, 2022 (the “Combination Period”) (unless Altimar submits and its shareholders approve an extension of such date). If the Business Combination is not completed and Altimar is forced to wind up, dissolve and liquidate in accordance with the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, the 6,675,000 and 200,000 Class B ordinary shares currently held by Altimar’s Sponsor and independent directors, respectively, and the Private Placement Warrants held by the Sponsor and/or the independent directors will be worthless (as the holders have waived liquidation rights with respect to such ordinary shares).

Altimar’s Sponsor, directors and officers, and their respective affiliates have incurred significant out-of-pocket expenses in connection with performing due diligence on suitable targets for business combinations and the negotiation of the Business Combination. At the Closing of the Business Combination, Altimar’s Sponsor, directors and officers, and their respective affiliates, will be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with activities on Altimar’s behalf such as identifying potential target businesses and performing due diligence on suitable targets for business combinations. If an initial business combination is not completed prior to October 27, 2022, Altimar’s Sponsor, directors and officers, or any of their respective affiliates will not be eligible for any such reimbursement.

Pre-existing relationships between participants in the Business Combination and the related transactions or their affiliates could give rise to actual or perceived conflicts of interest in connection with the Business Combination.

Certain of the participants in the Business Combination and the PIPE financing or their affiliates have pre-existing relationships that could give rise to conflicts of interest in connection with the Business Combination and related transactions. For example:

 

   

Dyal Fund IV has a passive minority equity interest in an affiliate of HPS, which is an affiliate of the Sponsor. Although Dyal Fund IV does not have a direct interest in Altimar, the interest in an affiliate of HPS could give rise to conflicts of interest in connection with the Sponsor’s approval of the Business Combination, for example, by influencing the Sponsor to accept less attractive terms than in a transaction with an unrelated third party.

 

   

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other contractual relationships with Owl Rock, Dyal and/or their respective funds. In addition, each of Dyal Fund IV and Dyal Fund V has a passive minority equity interest in an affiliate of one of the PIPE Investors. Such PIPE investors have different considerations when choosing to make their investment, as a successful transaction may facilitate liquidity on their existing positions. Although no such arrangements exist, such investors may also hope that such investments will provide opportunities for influence or more favorable economic terms on their fund investments, which could impact the overall Owl Rock portion of the Blue Owl business. There is no guarantee such investors will continue to maintain their fund investments.

 

   

Certain of Dyal’s partner managers, directly or through their investment funds, own securities in Owl Rock or its subsidiaries. Additionally, Dyal Fund IV has a passive minority equity interest in Owl Rock Feeder and will therefore become an indirect equityholder in Blue Owl upon consummation of the Business Combination. See “ Risk Factors — Existing and future relationships between or among our partner managers, our funds and their limited partners could give rise to actual or perceived conflicts of interest.”

Even if such relationships do not create actual conflicts, the perception of conflicts in the press or the financial community generally could create negative publicity with respect to the Business Combination, which could adversely affect the business generated and the relationships of Owl Rock and Dyal with their fund clients.

The exercise of Altimar’s directors’ and executive officers’ discretion in agreeing to changes or waivers in the terms of the Business Combination may result in a conflict of interest when determining whether changes to the terms of the Business Combination or waivers of conditions are appropriate and in Altimar’s shareholders’ best interest.

In the period leading up to the closing of the Business Combination, events may occur that, pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, may require Altimar to agree to amend the Business Combination Agreement, to consent to certain actions taken by Owl Rock, Neuberger or Dyal or to waive rights that Altimar is entitled to under the Business Combination Agreement. Such events could arise because of changes in the course of Owl Rock’s or Dyal’s respective businesses, a request by Owl Rock or Dyal to undertake actions that would otherwise be prohibited by the terms of the Business Combination Agreement or the occurrence of other events that would have a material adverse effect on Owl Rock’s or Dyal’s respective businesses and would entitle Altimar to terminate the Business Combination Agreement. In any of such circumstances, it would be at Altimar’s discretion, acting through its board of directors, to grant its consent or waive those rights. The existence of financial and personal interests of one or more of the directors described in the preceding risk factors may result in a conflict of interest on the part of such director(s) between what he or they may believe is best for Altimar and its shareholders and what he or they may believe is best for himself or themselves in determining whether or not to take the requested action. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, Altimar does not believe there will be any changes or waivers that Altimar’s directors and executive officers would be likely to make after shareholder approval of the Business Combination Proposal has been obtained. While certain changes could be made without further shareholder approval, Altimar will circulate a new or amended proxy statement/prospectus and resolicit Altimar’s shareholders if changes to the terms of the transaction that would have a material impact on its shareholders are required prior to the vote on the Business Combination Proposal.

A significant portion of our total outstanding shares are restricted from immediate resale but may be sold into the market in the near future. This could cause the market price of our Class A common stock to drop significantly, even if Blue Owl’s business is doing well.

Sales of a substantial number of shares of the Class A common stock in the public market could occur at any time. These sales, or the perception in the market that the holders of a large number of shares intend to sell shares, could reduce the market price of the Class A common stock. Upon completion of the Business Combination, based on the Pro Forma Election Assumptions, the PIPE Investors will own approximately 64.1%

 

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of the outstanding shares of the Class A common stock assuming no Public Shareholders redeem their Class A ordinary shares in connection with the Business Combination or approximately 72.6% of the outstanding Class A common stock assuming that 27.5 million Class A ordinary shares (being our estimate of the maximum number of Class A ordinary shares that could be redeemed in connection with the Business Combination in order to satisfy the closing conditions contained in the Business Combination Agreement) are redeemed in connection with the Business Combination. While the PIPE Investors will agree, and will continue to be subject, to certain restrictions regarding the transfer of the Class A common stock, these shares may be sold after the expiration of the applicable lock-up restrictions. We may file one or more registration statements prior to or shortly after the closing of the Business Combination to provide for the resale of such shares from time to time. As restrictions on resale end and the registration statements are available for use, the market price of the Class A common stock could decline if the holders of currently restricted shares sell them or are perceived by the market as intending to sell them.

If the sale of some or all of the PIPE Securities fails to close and sufficient shareholders exercise their Redemption Rights in connection with the Business Combination, Altimar may lack sufficient funds to consummate the Business Combination.

In connection with the signing of the Business Combination Agreement, Altimar entered into Subscription Agreements with the PIPE Investors which provide for the purchase of an aggregate of 150,000,000 shares of Class A common stock (the “PIPE Securities”) in a private placement to close concurrently with, and contingent upon, the closing of the Business Combination, for a purchase price of $10.00 per share, or an aggregate of $1,500,000,000. These purchases will be made regardless of whether any Class A ordinary shares are redeemed by Altimar’s Public Shareholders. The proceeds from the sale of PIPE Securities will be part of the Business Combination consideration. In addition, prior to giving effect to the exercise of any Redemption Rights, the Trust Account has $275,000,000, plus accrued interest since the completion of the Altimar IPO. However, if the sale of the PIPE Securities does not close by reason of the failure by some or all of the PIPE Investors to fund the purchase price for their PIPE Securities, for example, and a sufficient number of holders of Class A ordinary shares exercise their redemption tights in connection with the Business Combination, we may lack sufficient funds to consummate the Business Combination. Additionally, the PIPE Investors’ obligations to purchase the PIPE Securities are subject to termination prior to the closing of the sale of the PIPE Securities by mutual written consent of Altimar, Owl Rock Group, Neuberger and each of the PIPE Investors, or if the Business Combination is not consummated on or before October 23, 2021. The PIPE Investors’ obligations to purchase the PIPE Securities are subject to fulfillment of customary closing conditions, including that the Business Combination must be consummated substantially concurrently with, and immediately following, the purchase of PIPE Securities. In the event of any such failure to fund, any obligation is so terminated or any such condition is not satisfied and not waived, we may not be able to obtain additional funds to account for such shortfall on terms favorable to us or at all. Any such shortfall would also reduce the amount of funds that we have available for working capital of the post-business combination Company. While the PIPE Investors represented to us that they have sufficient funds to satisfy their obligations under the respective Subscription Agreements, we have not obligated them to reserve funds for such obligations. The Business Combination Agreement includes a minimum condition to Owl Rock’s and Neuberger’s respective obligations to consummate the Business Combination that at least $1,300,000,000 in available cash is available to Altimar from the PIPE Investment including any cash remaining in the Trust Account after giving effect to any exercise of Redemption Rights by Altimar’s shareholders. In addition, the Business Combination Agreement includes a condition to Altimar’s obligation to consummate the Business Combination that Altimar consummates the sale of at least $750,000,000 in PIPE Securities.

For information on the consequences if the Business Combination is not completed or must be restructured, please see the section of this proxy statement/ prospectus entitled “Risk Factors — Risks Related to the Business Combination and Altimar.”

 

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Subsequent to the completion of the Business Combination, Blue Owl may be required to take write-downs or write-offs, restructuring and impairment or other charges that could have a significant negative effect on its financial condition and its share price, which could cause you to lose some or all of your investment.

Altimar cannot assure you that the due diligence Altimar has conducted on Blue Owl will reveal all material issues that may be present with regard to Blue Owl, or that factors outside of Altimar’s or Blue Owl’s control will not later arise, and the Business Combination Agreement does not generally provide for indemnification of Blue Owl in respect of historical liability or with respect to Owl Rock’s or Dyal’s respective businesses. As a result of unidentified issues or factors outside of Altimar’s or Blue Owl’s control, Blue Owl may be forced to later write-down or write-off assets, restructure operations, or incur impairment or other charges that could result in reporting losses. Even if Altimar’s due diligence successfully identifies certain risks, unexpected risks may arise and previously known risks may materialize in a manner not consistent with the preliminary risk analysis conducted by Altimar. Even though these charges may be non-cash items that would not have an immediate impact on Blue Owl’s liquidity, the fact that Blue Owl reports charges of this nature could contribute to negative market perceptions about Blue Owl or its securities. In addition, charges of this nature may cause Blue Owl to violate leverage or other covenants to which it may be subject. Accordingly, any shareholders who choose to remain shareholders following the Business Combination could suffer a reduction in the value of their shares from any such write-down or write-downs.

If the Business Combination is consummated, Altimar’s shareholders will experience dilution.

Following completion of the Business Combination, Altimar’s Public Shareholders will own approximately 2.0% of the fully diluted common equity of Blue Owl (assuming that no shares of Altimar’s Class A ordinary shares are elected to be redeemed by Altimar’s Public Shareholders). If any shares of Class A ordinary shares are redeemed in connection with the Business Combination, the percentage of Blue Owl’s fully diluted common equity held by the current Public Shareholders of Altimar will decrease relative to the percentage held if none of the Class A ordinary shares are redeemed. To the extent that any of the outstanding warrants are exercised for shares of Class A common stock, Altimar’s Public Shareholders may experience substantial dilution.

Altimar has not obtained an opinion from an independent investment banking firm or another independent firm, and consequently, you may have no assurance from an independent source that the terms of the Business Combination are fair to Altimar from a financial point of view.

The Altimar Board did not obtain a third-party valuation or fairness opinion in connection with their determination to approve the Business Combination. Altimar is not required to obtain an opinion from an independent investment banking firm that is a member of FINRA or from another independent firm that the price it is paying is fair to Altimar from a financial point of view. In analyzing the Business Combination, the Altimar board of directors and Altimar’s management conducted due diligence on Blue Owl and researched the industry in which Blue Owl operates and concluded that the Business Combination was in the best interest of its shareholders. Accordingly, Altimar’s shareholders will be relying solely on the judgment of the Altimar board of directors in determining the value of the Business Combination, and the Altimar board of directors may not have properly valued such business. The lack of a third-party valuation or fairness opinion may also lead an increased number of shareholders to vote against the Business Combination or demand Redemption of their shares, which could potentially impact our ability to consummate the Business Combination. For more information about our decision-making process, see the section entitled “The Business Combination Agreement — Altimar’s Board of Director’s Reasons for the Approval of the Business Combination.”

 

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Neither the Business Combination Agreement nor Altimar’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association include specified maximum redemption threshold. The absence of such a redemption threshold may make it possible to complete a Business Combination in which all of Altimar’s Class A ordinary shareholders do not intend to retain their investment in which case the Owl Rock and Dyal Equityholders may receive a greater number of Common Company Units as a result of redemptions.

Altimar’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association does not provide a specified maximum redemption threshold. In addition, the Business Combination Agreement does not provide a maximum redemption threshold, instead the Business Combination Agreement provides that to the extent the amount of cash available from the Trust Account, after giving effect to the exercise of Redemption Rights, plus the amount raised from the issuance of PIPE Securities, is insufficient to pay the cash consideration contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, the Owl Rock and Dyal Equityholders may receive a greater number of equity interests in Blue Owl and Blue Owl Operating Group Units.

As a result of these conditions, Altimar will be able to complete the Business Combination even if a substantial majority or all of Altimar’s Public Shareholders have redeemed their shares, in which case the Owl Rock and Dyal Equityholders will own an increased percentage of the outstanding shares of Blue Owl than if no Class A ordinary shares are redeemed pursuant to redemption rights.

If the Adjournment Proposal is not approved, and an insufficient number of votes have been obtained to authorize the consummation of the Business Combination and the Domestication, the Altimar board of directors will not have the ability to adjourn the Special Meeting to a later date in order to solicit further votes, and, therefore, the Business Combination will not be approved, and, therefore, the Business Combination may not be consummated.

The Altimar Board is seeking approval to adjourn the Special Meeting to a later date or dates if, at the Special Meeting, based upon the tabulated votes, there are insufficient votes to approve each of the Condition Precedent Proposals. If the Adjournment Proposal is not approved, the Altimar Board will not have the ability to adjourn the Special Meeting to a later date and, therefore, will not have more time to solicit votes to approve the Condition Precedent Proposals. In such event, the Business Combination would not be completed.

The unaudited pro forma financial information included in the section entitled “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Information” may not be representative of Blue Owl’s results if the Business Combination is completed.

Altimar and Blue Owl currently operate as separate companies and have had no prior history as a combined entity, and Blue Owl’s and Blue Owl’s operations have not previously been managed on a combined basis. The pro forma financial information included in this proxy statement/prospectus is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the financial position or results of operations that would have actually occurred had the Business Combination been completed at or as of the dates indicated, nor is it indicative of the future operating results or financial position of Blue Owl. The pro forma statement of operations does not reflect future nonrecurring charges resulting from the Business Combination. The unaudited pro forma financial information does not reflect future events that may occur after the Business Combination and does not consider potential impacts of future market conditions on revenues or expenses. The pro forma financial information included in the section entitled “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Information” has been derived from Altimar’s and Blue Owl’s historical financial statements and certain adjustments and assumptions have been made regarding Blue Owl after giving effect to the Business Combination. There may be differences between preliminary estimates in the pro forma financial information and the final acquisition accounting, which could result in material differences from the pro forma information presented in this proxy statement/prospectus in respect of the estimated financial position and results of operations of Blue Owl.

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Closing. Any potential decline in Blue Owl’s financial condition or results of operations may cause significant variations in the stock price of Blue Owl.

During the pendency of the Business Combination, Altimar will not be able to solicit, initiate or take any action to facilitate or encourage any inquiries or the making, submission or announcement of, or enter into a business combination with another party because of restrictions in the Business Combination Agreement. Furthermore, certain provisions of the Business Combination Agreement will discourage third parties from submitting alternative takeover proposals, including proposals that may be superior to the arrangements contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement.

During the pendency of the Business Combination, Altimar will not be able to enter into a business combination with another party because of restrictions in the Business Combination Agreement. Furthermore, certain provisions of the Business Combination Agreement will discourage third parties from submitting alternative takeover proposals, including proposals that may be superior to the arrangements contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, in part because of the inability of the Altimar Board to change its recommendation in connection with the Business Combination. The Business Combination Agreement does not permit our Board of Directors to change, withdraw, withhold, qualify or modify, or publicly propose to change, withdraw, withhold, qualify or modify its recommendation in favor of adoption of the Shareholder Proposals.

Certain covenants in the Business Combination Agreement impede the ability of Altimar to make acquisitions or complete certain other transactions pending completion of the Business Combination. As a result, Altimar may be at a disadvantage to its competitors during that period. In addition, if the Business Combination is not completed, these provisions will make it more difficult to complete an alternative business combination following the termination of the Business Combination Agreement due to the passage of time during which these provisions have remained in effect.

Because Altimar is incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands, in the event the Business Combination is not completed, you may face difficulties in protecting your interests, and your ability to protect your rights through the U.S. Federal courts may be limited.

Because Altimar is currently incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands, you may face difficulties in protecting your interests and your ability to protect your rights through the U.S. Federal courts may be limited prior to the Domestication. Altimar is currently an exempted company under the laws of the Cayman Islands. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to effect service of process within the United States upon Altimar’s directors or officers, or enforce judgments obtained in the United States courts against Altimar’s directors or officers.

Until the Domestication is effected, Altimar’s corporate affairs are governed by the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Cayman Islands Companies Act and the common law of the Cayman Islands. The rights of shareholders to take action against the directors, actions by minority shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of its directors to Altimar under the laws of the Cayman Islands are to a large extent governed by the common law of the Cayman Islands. The common law of the Cayman Islands is derived in part from comparatively limited judicial precedent in the Cayman Islands as well as from English common law, the decisions of whose courts are of persuasive authority, but are not binding on a court in the Cayman Islands. The rights of Altimar’s shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of its directors under Cayman Islands law are different from what they would be under statutes or judicial precedent in some jurisdictions in the United States. In particular, the Cayman Islands has a different body of securities laws as compared to the United States, and certain states, such as Delaware, may have more fully developed and judicially interpreted bodies of corporate law. In addition, Cayman Islands companies may not have standing to initiate a shareholders derivative action in a Federal court of the United States.

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United States or any state; and (ii) in original actions brought in the Cayman Islands, to impose liabilities against Altimar predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the federal securities laws of the United States or any state, so far as the liabilities imposed by those provisions are penal in nature. In those circumstances, although there is no statutory enforcement in the Cayman Islands of judgments obtained in the United States, the courts of the Cayman Islands will recognize and enforce a foreign money judgment of a foreign court of competent jurisdiction without retrial on the merits based on the principle that a judgment of a competent foreign court imposes upon the judgment debtor an obligation to pay the sum for which judgment has been given provided certain conditions are met. For a foreign judgment to be enforced in the Cayman Islands, such judgment must be final and conclusive and for a liquidated sum, and must not be in respect of taxes or a fine or penalty, inconsistent with a Cayman Islands judgment in respect of the same matter, impeachable on the grounds of fraud or obtained in a manner, or be of a kind the enforcement of which is, contrary to natural justice or the public policy of the Cayman Islands (awards of punitive or multiple damages may well be held to be contrary to public policy). A Cayman Islands court may stay enforcement proceedings if concurrent proceedings are being brought elsewhere.

The Public Shareholders may have more difficulty in protecting their interests in the face of actions taken by management, members of the Altimar Board or controlling shareholders than they would as public shareholders of a United States company.

The Domestication may result in adverse tax consequences for holders of Altimar ordinary shares and warrants, including Public Shareholders exercising Redemption Rights.

U.S. holders (as defined in “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations — U.S. Holders” below) may be subject to U.S. federal income tax as a result of the Domestication. It is intended that the Domestication qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, due to the absence of direct guidance on the application of Section 368(a)(1)(F) to a statutory conversion of a corporation holding only investment-type assets such as Altimar, this result is not entirely clear.

Assuming the Domestication qualifies as a reorganization under Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code, U.S. holders of Altimar ordinary shares will be subject to Section 367(b) of the Code, and as a result:

 

   

a U.S. holder of Altimar ordinary shares whose Altimar ordinary shares have a fair market value of less than $50,000 on the date of the Domestication should not recognize any gain or loss and generally should not be required to include any part of Altimar’s earnings in income pursuant to the Domestication;

 

   

a U.S. holder of Altimar ordinary shares whose Altimar ordinary shares have a fair market value of $50,000 or more on the date of the Domestication, but who on the date of the Domestication owns (actually and constructively) less than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of Altimar ordinary shares entitled to vote and less than 10% of the total value of all classes of Altimar ordinary shares will generally recognize gain (but not loss) with respect to the Domestication, as if such U.S. holder exchanged its Altimar ordinary shares for Blue Owl common stock in a taxable transaction. As an alternative to recognizing gain, such U.S. holders may file an election to include in income as a dividend the “all earnings and profits amount” (as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(b)-2(d)) attributable to their Altimar ordinary shares, provided certain other requirements are satisfied. Altimar does not expect that Altimar’s cumulative earnings and profits will be material at the time of Domestication; and

 

   

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such U.S. holder that is a corporation may, under certain circumstances, effectively be exempt from taxation on a portion or all of the deemed dividend pursuant to Section 245A of the Code. Altimar does not expect that Altimar’s cumulative earnings and profits will be material at the time of the Domestication.

Furthermore, if the Domestication qualifies as a reorganization under Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code, a U.S. holder of Altimar ordinary shares or warrants may, in certain circumstances, still recognize gain (but not loss) upon the exchange of its Altimar ordinary shares or warrants for Blue Owl common stock or warrants under the PFIC rules of the Code. Proposed Treasury Regulations with a retroactive effective date have been promulgated under Section 1291(f) of the Code which generally require that a U.S. person who disposes of stock of a PFIC (including for this purpose exchanging Altimar warrants for Blue Owl warrants) must recognize gain equal to the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the Blue Owl common stock or warrants received in the Domestication and the U.S. holder’s adjusted tax basis in the corresponding Altimar ordinary shares or warrants surrendered in exchange therefor, notwithstanding any other provision of the Code. Because Altimar is a blank check company with no current active business, we believe that it is likely that Altimar is classified as a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, these proposed Treasury Regulations, if finalized in their current form, would generally require a U.S. holder of Altimar ordinary shares or warrants to recognize gain on the exchange of such shares or warrants for Blue Owl common stock or warrants, unless such U.S. holder has made certain tax elections with respect to such U.S. holder’s Altimar ordinary shares. A U.S. holder cannot currently make the aforementioned elections with respect to such U.S. holder’s Altimar warrants. Any such gain would be taxed as ordinary income and an interest charge would apply based on complex rules designed to offset the tax deferral to such U.S. holder on the undistributed earnings, if any, of Altimar. It is not possible to determine at this time whether, in what form, and with what effective date, final Treasury Regulations under Section 1291(f) of the Code will be adopted.

Additionally, the Domestication may cause non-U.S. holders (as defined in “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations — Non-U.S. Holders” below) to become subject to U.S. federal withholding taxes on any dividends paid in respect of such non-U.S. holder’s Blue Owl common stock after the Domestication.

Furthermore, because the Domestication will occur immediately prior to the redemption of U.S. holders that exercise Redemption Rights, U.S. holders exercising Redemption Rights will be subject to the potential tax consequences of the Domestication.

The tax consequences of the Domestication are complex and will depend on a holder’s particular circumstances. All holders are strongly urged to consult their tax advisors for a full description and understanding of the tax consequences of the Domestication, including the applicability and effect of U.S. federal, state, local and foreign income and other tax laws. For a more complete discussion of the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Domestication, see the discussion in the section entitled “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.

Blue Owl’s business and operations could be negatively affected if it becomes subject to any securities litigation or shareholder activism, which could cause Blue Owl to incur significant expense, hinder execution of business and growth strategy and impact its stock price.

In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, securities Class Action litigation has often been brought against that company. Shareholder activism, which could take many forms or arise in a variety of situations, has been increasing recently. Volatility in the stock price of Blue Owl’s Class A common stock or other reasons may in the future cause it to become the target of securities litigation or shareholder activism. Securities litigation and shareholder activism, including potential proxy contests, could result in substantial costs and divert management’s and the board of directors’ attention and resources from Blue Owl’s business. Additionally, such securities litigation and shareholder activism could give rise to perceived uncertainties as to Blue Owl’s future, adversely affect its relationships with service providers

 

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and make it more difficult to attract and retain qualified personnel. Also, Blue Owl may be required to incur significant legal fees and other expenses related to any securities litigation and activist shareholder matters. Further, its stock price could be subject to significant fluctuation or otherwise be adversely affected by the events, risks and uncertainties of any securities litigation and shareholder activism.

In connection with the Business Combination, the Sponsor, initial shareholders, directors, executive officers, advisors and their affiliates may elect to purchase shares or Public Warrants from Public Shareholders, which may influence a vote on a proposed business combination and reduce the public “float” of our Class A ordinary shares.

In connection with the Business Combination, the Sponsor, initial shareholders, directors, executive officers, advisors or their affiliates may purchase shares or Public Warrants in privately negotiated transactions or in the open market either prior to or following the completion of our initial business combination, although they are under no obligation to do so. However, other than as expressly stated herein, they have no current commitments, plans or intentions to engage in such transactions and have not formulated any terms or conditions for any such transactions. None of the funds in the Trust Account will be used to purchase shares or Public Warrants in such transactions.

In the event that the Sponsor, initial shareholders, directors, executive officers, advisors or their affiliates purchase shares in privately negotiated transactions from public shareholders who have already elected to exercise their Redemption Rights, such selling shareholders would be required to revoke their prior elections to redeem their shares. The purpose of any such purchases of shares would be to vote such shares in favor of the Business Combination and thereby increase the likelihood of obtaining shareholder approval of the Business Combination or to satisfy the Minimum Proceeds Condition, where it appears that such requirement would otherwise not be met. The purpose of any such purchases of Public Warrants would be to reduce the number of Public Warrants outstanding or to vote such warrants on any matters submitted to the warrant holders for approval in connection with our initial business combination. Any such purchases of our securities may result in the completion of our initial business combination that may not otherwise have been possible. Any such purchases will be reported pursuant to Section 13 and Section 16 of the Exchange Act to the extent such purchasers are subject to such reporting requirements.

In addition, if such purchases are made, the public “float” of our Class A ordinary shares or Public Warrants and the number of beneficial holders of our securities may be reduced, possibly making it difficult to maintain or obtain the quotation, listing or trading of our securities on a national securities exchange.

There is no guarantee that a shareholder’s decision whether to redeem its shares for a pro rata portion of the Trust Account will put the shareholder in a better future economic position.

We can give no assurance as to the price at which a shareholder may be able to sell its Class A common stock in the future following the completion of the Business Combination or any alternative business combination. Certain events following the consummation of any initial business combination, including the Business Combination, may cause an increase in our share price, and may result in a lower value realized now than a shareholder of Blue Owl might realize in the future had the shareholder not redeemed its shares. Similarly, if a shareholder does not redeem its shares, the shareholder will bear the risk of ownership of the Class A common stock after the consummation of the Business Combination, and there can be no assurance that a shareholder can sell its shares in the future for a greater amount than the redemption price set forth in this proxy statement/prospectus. A shareholder should consult the shareholder’s own financial advisor for assistance on how this may affect his, her or its individual situation.

If a shareholder fails to receive notice of our offer to redeem our Class A ordinary shares in connection with the Business Combination, such shares may not be redeemed.

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such shareholder may not become aware of the opportunity to redeem its shares. In addition, the proxy solicitation that we furnish to holders of our Class A ordinary shares in connection with the Business Combination describes the various procedures that must be complied with in order to validly redeem or tender Class A ordinary shares. In the event that a shareholder fails to comply with these procedures, its shares may not be redeemed.

If you or a “group” of shareholders are deemed to hold in excess of 15% of our Class A ordinary shares, you will lose the ability to redeem all such shares in excess of 15% of our Class A ordinary shares.

The Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association provide that a Public Shareholder, together with any affiliate of such shareholder or any other person with whom such shareholder is acting in concert or as a “group” (as defined under Section 13 of the Exchange Act), will be restricted from seeking Redemption Rights with respect to more than an aggregate of 15% of the shares sold in the IPO without our prior consent, which we refer to as the “Excess Shares.” However, we would not be restricting our shareholders’ ability to vote all of their shares (including Excess Shares) for or against the Business Combination. Your inability to redeem the Excess Shares will reduce your influence over our ability to complete the Business Combination and you could suffer a material loss on your investment in us if you sell Excess Shares in open market transactions. Additionally, you will not receive redemption distributions with respect to the Excess Shares if we complete the Business Combination. As a result, you will continue to hold that number of shares exceeding 15% and, in order to dispose of such shares, would be required to sell your shares in open market transactions, potentially at a loss.

If third parties bring claims against us, the proceeds held in the Trust Account could be reduced and the per-share redemption amount received by shareholders may be less than $10.00 per share.

Our placing of funds in the Trust Account may not protect those funds from third party claims against us. Since the consummation of the IPO, we have sought and will continue to seek to have vendors, service providers, prospective target businesses, including the Owl Rock and Dyal Equityholders in the Business Combination, and other entities with which we do business execute agreements with us waiving any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any monies held in the Trust Account for the benefit of our Public Shareholders. However, in certain instances we have not been able to obtain such a waiver in agreements that we have executed. Further, under certain circumstances parties that have executed such a waiver may not be prevented from bringing claims against the Trust Account, including, but not limited to, fraudulent inducement, breach of fiduciary responsibility or other similar claims, as well as claims challenging the enforceability of the waiver, in each case in order to gain advantage with respect to a claim against our assets, including the funds held in the Trust Account. In determining whether to enter into an agreement with a third party that refuses to execute a waiver of such claims to the monies held in the Trust Account, our management has and will consider whether competitive alternatives are reasonably available to us, and have historically only entered into agreements with third parties without such a waiver in situations where management believes that such third party’s engagement is in the best interests of Blue Owl under the circumstances.

Upon redemption of our Class A ordinary shares, if we are unable to complete the initial business combination within the prescribed timeframe, or upon the exercise of a redemption right in connection with the initial business combination, we may be required to provide for payment of claims of creditors that were not waived that may be brought against us within the ten years following redemption. Although no such claims have been brought against us or threatened to date, the per-share redemption amount received by Public Shareholders could be less than the $10.00 per Public Share initially held in the Trust Account, due to claims of such creditors to the extent they are brought in the future. Pursuant to a letter agreement, the Sponsor agreed that it will be liable to us if and to the extent any claims by a third party for services rendered or products sold to us, or a prospective target business with which we entered into a written letter of intent, confidentiality or other similar agreement or business combination agreement, reduce the amount of funds in the Trust Account to below the lesser of (i) $10.00 per Public Share and (ii) the actual amount per share held in the Trust Account as of the date

 

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of the liquidation of the Trust Account, if less than $10.00 per share due to reductions in the value of the trust assets, less taxes payable, provided that such liability will not apply to any claims by a third party or prospective target business who executed a waiver of any and all rights to the monies held in the Trust Account (whether or not such waiver is enforceable) nor will it apply to any claims under our indemnity of the underwriters of the IPO against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. However, we have not asked the Sponsor to reserve for such indemnification obligations, nor have we independently verified whether the Sponsor has sufficient funds to satisfy its indemnity obligations and we be