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[sheet: Tracker Summary]

Regulatory Filing / ConditionJurisdictionFiling Required?Filing DateExpected Clearance DateActual Clearance DateCurrent StatusResponsible C&H AttorneyOutside Counsel / AdvisorNotes
HSR Act Pre-Merger Notification (Hart-Scott-Rodino)United States (FTC / DOJ)YesFebruary 9, 2024March 11, 2024 (initial 30-day period)March 11, 2024CLEARED — Waiting period expired; no Second Request issuedElaine ForsytheN/A (handled in-house by Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Filing made on behalf of Solara Digital Infrastructure Fund VI LP. Initial 30-day waiting period expired March 11, 2024. Voluntary submission of additional market data sent to FTC staff on February 20, 2024. No Second Request. Clearance confirmed.
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) — Phase 1 Merger NoticeUnited Kingdom (CMA)YesFebruary 12, 2024Early April 2024 (Phase 1 statutory deadline)April 3, 2024CLEARED — Unconditional Phase 1 clearance grantedElaine ForsytheAlbright & Kerr LLP (Fiona McAllister, Lead Partner, UK Competition)CMA Case No. ME/7184/24. Merger Notice Form submitted February 12, 2024. CMA issued supplemental information request; response filed March 1, 2024 (overlapping product markets in UK cloud ERP). Phase 1 unconditional clearance decision issued April 3, 2024.
CFIUS Voluntary NoticeUnited States (CFIUS)Assessed — Not RequiredN/AN/AN/ANO FILING — Voluntary notice not submittedElaine ForsytheN/AInternal assessment completed November 30, 2023. Conclusion: Cloudium does not constitute a TID U.S. business and does not hold covered real estate. No identified national-security nexus. C&H memo dated November 30, 2023 documents analysis.
EU Merger Regulation (EUMR) NotificationEuropean Union (European Commission)Assessed — Not RequiredN/AN/AN/ANO FILING — EU turnover thresholds not metElaine ForsytheN/AJurisdictional analysis completed December 3, 2023. Cloudium EU revenues below EU Merger Regulation thresholds. C&H memo dated December 3, 2023 documents analysis.
EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) NotificationEuropean Union (European Commission)Assessed — Not RequiredN/AN/AN/ANO FILING — FSR notification not triggeredElaine ForsytheN/AAnalysis completed December 3, 2023. FSR notification thresholds not met. C&H memo dated December 3, 2023 documents analysis.
German FDI Screening (Außenwirtschaftsverordnung / AWV)Germany (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs)Assessed — Not RequiredN/AN/AN/ANO FILING — No notification obligationElaine ForsytheN/AAnalysis completed December 8, 2023. Cloudium Solutions GmbH (Berlin) does not operate in a sensitive sector under the AWV. C&H memo dated December 8, 2023 documents analysis.
India — Competition Commission of India (CCI) Filing / FDI ApprovalIndia (CCI / DIPP)Assessed — Not RequiredN/AN/AN/ANO FILING — CCI filing not required; FDI approval not requiredElaine ForsytheN/AAnalysis completed December 10, 2023. CCI filing not required based on Cloudium Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. (Bangalore, Karnataka) turnover falling below applicable thresholds. FDI approval not required for downstream change of control. C&H memo dated December 10, 2023 documents analysis.

[sheet: Detailed HSR Timeline]

DateEvent / ActionResponsible PartyDocument ReferenceStatus / Outcome
January 25, 2024HSR Pre-Filing Memorandum completed — analysis of reportability, filing thresholds, size-of-transaction and size-of-person tests, and potential substantive competitive overlap in cloud ERP and CRM marketsElaine Forsythe (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)HSR Pre-Filing Memorandum (January 25, 2024)Complete
February 1, 2024Draft HSR Notification and Report Form prepared — Item 4(c) and 4(d) document identification and production planElaine Forsythe / Andrew FitzpatrickHSR Notification Form — Draft (February 1, 2024)Complete
February 9, 2024HSR Notification Form, attachments, and cover letter submitted to FTC Premerger Notification Office on behalf of Solara Digital Infrastructure Fund VI LPElaine Forsythe (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)HSR Filing — Final Submission Package (February 9, 2024)Filed
February 20, 2024Voluntary submission of additional market data to FTC staff regarding cloud ERP and CRM competitive landscapeElaine Forsythe (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Letter to FTC Staff (February 20, 2024)Submitted
March 11, 2024Initial 30-day HSR waiting period expired — no Second Request issued by FTC or DOJElaine Forsythe (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)HSR Expiration Confirmation Letter to Solara (March 11, 2024); Email from Elaine Forsythe to Harrison Wexford (March 11, 2024)CLEARED

[sheet: Detailed CMA Timeline]

DateEvent / ActionResponsible PartyDocument ReferenceStatus / Outcome
February 5, 2024Draft CMA Merger Notice prepared in coordination with Albright & Kerr LLP (Fiona McAllister)Elaine Forsythe (Calderwood & Harkness LLP) / Fiona McAllister (Albright & Kerr LLP)CMA Merger Notice — Draft (February 5, 2024)Complete
February 12, 2024Final CMA Merger Notice Form submitted — CMA Case No. ME/7184/24; acquisition of Cloudium Technologies plc by Solara Digital Infrastructure Fund VI LPElaine Forsythe / Fiona McAllister (Albright & Kerr LLP)CMA Merger Notice — Final Submission (February 12, 2024)Filed
March 1, 2024Response to CMA supplemental information request — provided data on overlapping product markets in UK cloud ERP; Cloudium Technologies UK Ltd. (Company No. 11287456) revenue of £312,000,000 (~$390,000,000 at $1.25/£) for FYE September 30, 2023Elaine Forsythe / Fiona McAllister (Albright & Kerr LLP)CMA Information Request Response (March 1, 2024)Submitted
April 3, 2024CMA Phase 1 clearance decision — unconditional clearance granted; no reference to Phase 2CMA (issuing authority); Elaine Forsythe (summary memo to client)CMA Phase 1 Clearance Summary Memorandum (April 3, 2024)CLEARED

[sheet: Other Jurisdictions Assessment]

Jurisdiction / Regulatory RegimeApplicable Entity / SubsidiaryAssessment DateC&H Memorandum ReferencePrepared ByConclusionKey Reasoning
United States — CFIUSCloudium Technologies plc (and all U.S. operations at 600 Townsend Street, Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94103)November 30, 2023C&H Memorandum — CFIUS Voluntary Notice Assessment (November 30, 2023)Elaine ForsytheNo filing recommendedCloudium does not constitute a TID U.S. business (no critical technology, critical infrastructure, or sensitive personal data triggering mandatory declaration); no covered real estate. No identified national-security nexus after internal assessment.
European Union — EU Merger Regulation (EUMR)Cloudium Solutions GmbH (Berlin, Germany); Cloudium Technologies UK Ltd. (London, UK); all EU operationsDecember 3, 2023C&H Memorandum — EU Merger Regulation Jurisdictional Analysis (December 3, 2023)Elaine ForsytheNo filing requiredCloudium EU revenues below EU Merger Regulation Article 1 turnover thresholds (both worldwide and EU-wide). No 2/3 rule applies.
European Union — Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR)All Solara and Cloudium entitiesDecember 3, 2023C&H Memorandum — Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) Analysis (December 3, 2023)Elaine ForsytheNo notification triggeredFSR notification thresholds (concentration value and financial contributions from non-EU countries) not met for this transaction.
Germany — FDI Screening (AWV / Außenwirtschaftsverordnung)Cloudium Solutions GmbH (Berlin, Germany; ~400 employees, DACH sales and customer success)December 8, 2023C&H Memorandum — German FDI Screening (AWV) Analysis (December 8, 2023)Elaine ForsytheNo notification obligationCloudium Solutions GmbH does not operate in a sensitive sector under the AWV (no defense, critical infrastructure, or sensitive technology activities in Germany).
India — CCI Filing / FDI ApprovalCloudium Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. (Bangalore, Karnataka, India; ~2,400 employees, R&D and support)December 10, 2023C&H Memorandum — Indian FDI / CCI Analysis (December 10, 2023)Elaine ForsytheNo CCI filing required; no FDI approval requiredCCI filing not required — Indian subsidiary turnover falls below CCI notification thresholds. FDI approval not required for downstream change of control (acquisition of parent company outside India).

[sheet: Key Contacts & Responsibilities]

NameTitle / RoleFirm / OrganizationOfficeWorkstreamEmail / Phone
Elaine ForsytheSpecialist Partner, Antitrust & CompetitionCalderwood & Harkness LLP1601 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006HSR, CMA coordination, CFIUS, EU, German FDI, India CCI — overall regulatory lead
Harrison WexfordResponsible Partner, M&ACalderwood & Harkness LLP599 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022Overall deal lead; regulatory condition sign-off
Tiffany RosenthalLead Associate, M&ACalderwood & Harkness LLP599 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022Regulatory tracker maintenance; closing condition coordination
Andrew FitzpatrickWorking Associate, M&ACalderwood & Harkness LLP599 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022HSR document preparation; filing coordination
Fiona McAllisterLead Partner, UK CompetitionAlbright & Kerr LLP5 New Street Square, London EC4A 3TWUK CMA merger notification and Phase 1 clearance; local UK regulatory counsel
Marcus EllistonFounder & Managing PartnerSolara Digital Infrastructure LP1200 Market Street, Suite 3400, Wilmington, DE 19801Client — principal contact for regulatory strategy decisions
Priya NarasimhanCo-Managing Partner & CIOSolara Digital Infrastructure LP1200 Market Street, Suite 3400, Wilmington, DE 19801Client — co-principal for regulatory matters

[sheet: Merger Agreement Conditions]

Merger Agreement SectionClosing Condition DescriptionRegulatory Filing / ClearanceCondition Satisfied?Date SatisfiedNotes
Section 7.1(a) — HSR ActExpiration or termination of all waiting periods under the HSR Act applicable to the consummation of the MergerHSR Act Pre-Merger NotificationYesMarch 11, 2024Initial 30-day waiting period expired; no Second Request. Condition satisfied.
Section 7.1(b) — UK CMAReceipt of unconditional clearance from the UK Competition and Markets Authority or expiration of applicable Phase 1 review period without reference to Phase 2UK CMA Merger Notice (Case No. ME/7184/24)YesApril 3, 2024CMA Phase 1 unconditional clearance granted. Condition satisfied.
Section 7.1(c) — No Governmental OrderNo order, injunction, decree, or ruling by any governmental authority of competent jurisdiction shall be in effect that prohibits, restrains, or makes illegal the consummation of the MergerAll jurisdictionsYesJuly 2, 2024Final regulatory condition confirmed July 2, 2024 — no impediment order in any jurisdiction. All parties agreed to proceed to closing on July 9, 2024.
Section 7.1(d) — Stockholder ApprovalApproval of the Merger Agreement by holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Cloudium common stock entitled to voteN/A (corporate governance, not regulatory)YesMay 20, 2024Stockholder special meeting held May 20, 2024. 82.4% of shares voted in favor. Condition satisfied.
Section 7.1(e) — SEC EffectivenessProxy statement declared effective by the SEC with no unresolved commentsSEC (proxy review)YesApril 15, 2024Definitive Proxy Statement filed April 15, 2024. No SEC comments requiring amendment. Condition satisfied.