Filed by Concord Acquisition Corp II
pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Concord Acquisition Corp II
Commission File No.: 001-40773
Date: March 11, 2025
Events.com Acquires Citifyd, Revolutionizing Event Planning with Seamless Parking Solutions
Boosts Organizer Efficiency and Revenue While Providing Event Goer with Simplified Digital Parking
LA JOLLA, CA – March 11, 2025 – Events.com (“the Company”), an industry-leading event management and discovery platform, today announced the strategic acquisition of Citifyd, a premier technology provider specializing in urban and event parking solutions. This move integrates advanced parking management into Events.com’s offerings, empowering event creators to save time, unlock new revenue streams, and gain a comprehensive view of their event ecosystem by syncing parking and ticketing data. The integration will also streamline the parking experience for event goers, enhancing overall event satisfaction.
This technology allows Events.com to simplify fragmented parking systems, allowing event goers to pre-purchase parking through a user-friendly mobile app while delivering real-time analytics to event creators and venue operators for optimized traffic flow and space management.
Citifyd built a robust patent portfolio that complements Events.com’s mission to equip event creators worldwide with a robust, all-in-one platform to craft, promote, and execute unforgettable experiences. Event goers can download the Citifyd app to browse and secure parking options—from driveways to garages—before an event or add parking directly within the Events.com ticketing process for added convenience.
“Acquiring Citifyd fits our plan to bring all event production tools onto one easy platform,” said Stephen Partridge, Co-Founder, President and COO of Events.com. “Their smart parking and transit solutions help us give event creators what they need for great events, while their city-focused tech strengthens our ability to support local businesses and meet new travel trends.”
With Citifyd’s integration, Events.com expands its reach across the event lifecycle, offering deeper support to event creators and venues. The parking solution can be seamlessly woven into Events.com’s comprehensive platform or used standalone by those who don’t require its full suite of services. By linking ticketing and parking data, organizers gain actionable insights into event goer preferences, enabling tailored promotions and personalized experiences. Citifyd’s expertise in smart mobility further aligns with Events.com’s vision of making events more accessible and efficient through technology.
“We’re thrilled to join forces with Events.com and bring our global team’s mobility expertise to a platform that prioritizes innovation and customer satisfaction,” said Sohrab Vossoughi, co-founder and CEO of Citifyd. “This will help redefine the event landscape, driving growth for organizers, simplifying parking, and unlocking new revenue opportunities, all while creating a more connected and accessible event ecosystem.”
This acquisition also comes at a critical juncture for Events.com as it prepares for its public debut following its previously announced business combination with Concord Acquisition Corp. II (OTCQX: CNDA), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, which is expected to close in 2025, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions.
For more information about Events.com, please visit https://events.com.
About Events.com
Events.com powers a two-sided marketplace and platform that helps passionate individuals create, promote, discover, and enjoy events. Events.com's platform helps event organizers seamlessly execute their events and allows event goers to discover, interact, and transact with the events they love. The Company offers a robust ecosystem that supports millions of event creators worldwide, catering to various interests. From the prestigious All-In Summit, the world's leading podcast for business, technology, and investing, to the exclusive Club Getaway featured on Bravo, the event calendar on NewYork.com, the transformative Archangel Summit, and movie experiences at the iconic Mayfair Theatre in Ottawa—Events.com technology is the driving force behind unforgettable moments worldwide.
For more details, visit events.com.
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In connection with the Proposed Business Combination, CNDA intends to file with the SEC the Registration Statement, which will include a prospectus with respect to PubCo’s securities to be issued in connection with the Proposed Business Combination and a proxy statement to be distributed to holders of CNDA’s common stock in connection with CNDA’s solicitation of proxies for the vote by CNDA’s stockholders with respect to the Proposed Business Combination and other matters to be described in the Registration Statement (the “Proxy Statement”). After the SEC declares the Registration Statement effective, CNDA plans to file the definitive Proxy Statement with the SEC and to mail copies to stockholders of CNDA as of a record date to be established for voting on the Proposed Business Combination. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the Proposed Business Combination and is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, Proxy Statement or for any other document that PubCo or CNDA may file with the SEC. Before making any investment or voting decision, investors and security holders of CNDA and Events.com are urged to read the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement, and any amendments or supplements thereto, as well as all other relevant materials filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Business Combination as they become available because they will contain important information about, Events.com, CNDA, PubCo and the Proposed Business Combination.
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