Forge Global Holdings Proxy Solicitation

TL;DR

Forge Global (FORG) is sending out proxy materials for shareholder votes. Keep an eye on what they're asking for.

AI Summary

Forge Global Holdings, Inc. filed a DEFA14A on November 10, 2025, indicating it is soliciting materials under Rule 14a-12. This filing is a definitive proxy statement, suggesting it's related to upcoming shareholder votes or corporate actions. The company, formerly known as Motive Capital Corp and MCF2 Acquisition Corp, is based in San Francisco, CA.

Why It Matters

This filing signals that Forge Global Holdings is actively engaging with its shareholders regarding important corporate matters that will require a vote, impacting the company's future direction.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a standard proxy filing (DEFA14A) and doesn't inherently indicate new risks, but rather a procedural step for corporate governance.

Key Players & Entities

• Forge Global Holdings, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• Motive Capital Corp (company) — Former company name
• MCF2 Acquisition Corp. (company) — Former company name
• 0001827821-25-000027 (filing_id) — Accession Number
• 20251110 (date) — Filing Date

FAQ

Filing Documents

• forge-defa14asolicitingmat.htm (DEFA14A) — 20KB
• screenshot1a.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 71KB
• screenshot2a.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 98KB
• screenshot3a.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 26KB
• screenshot4a.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 81KB
• 0001827821-25-000027.txt ( ) — 401KB

From the Filing

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Pursuant to 240.14a-12 FORGE GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply) No fee required. Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. On November 8, 2025, Kelly Rodriques, the Chief Executive Officer of Forge Global Holdings, Inc., posted the following message to his LinkedIn account. On November 8, 2025, Mr. Rodriques posted the following message on LinkedIn. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Information set forth herein, including financial estimates and statements as to the expected timing, completion and effects of the proposed transaction between Forge Global Holdings, Inc. (the "Company"), The Charles Schwab Corporation ("Schwab") and Ember-Falcon Merger Sub, Inc. ("Merger Sub"), pursuant to which, among other things, Merger Sub will be merged with and into the Company (the "Merger"), with the Company surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Schwab, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected or implied in these estimates and statements. Such estimates and statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the transaction, including future financial and operating results, the Company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the management of the Company and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties outside of our control. Among the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those described in the forward-looking statements are the following the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") by and among the Company, Schwab, and Merger Sub the risk that the Company's stockholders may not approve the transaction the risk that the necessary regulatory approvals may not be obtained or may be obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated risks that any of the other closing conditions to the proposed transaction may not be satisfied in a timely manner risks related to potential litigation brought in connection with the proposed transaction risks related to financial community and rating agency perceptions of the Company and its business, operations, financial condition and the industry in which it operates risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed Merger effects of the announcement, pendency or completion of the proposed Merger on the ability of the Company to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with suppliers and partners, and on the Company's operating results and businesses generally and risks related to the potential impact of general economic, political and market factors on the parties to the proposed Merger or the proposed Merger. Discussions of additional risks and uncertainties are contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update, alter, or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Persons reading this document are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date hereof. Additional Information and Where to Find It This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed transaction between the Company, Schwab and Merger Sub. In connection with the proposed transaction, the Company will file a proxy statement on Schedule 14A with the SEC, as well as other relevant materials regarding the transaction. Following the filing of the definitive proxy statement, the Company will mail the definitive proxy statement and a proxy card to its stockholders in connection with the transacti

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