AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · MARCHEX INC (MCHX)

Marchex completes $10 million acquisition of Archenia after stockholder approval

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 m&a Written later

Marchex completed its acquisition of 100% of Archenia, Inc., a performance-based marketing technology company, on July 1, 2026. Stockholders approved the deal at a special meeting on the same day, with about 99.9% approval under both the simple majority and majority-of-the-minority votes. The company issued $10 million in 6% convertible notes to the sellers, and may issue additional shares if Archenia meets revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and integration targets.

Key points

  • Acquisition closed July 1, 2026; Archenia is a performance-based marketing technology company.
  • Company issued $10 million of convertible promissory notes bearing 6% interest, payable in three equal tranches at 12, 18 and 24 months after closing.
  • Notes convert into Class B common stock at $1.80 per share.
  • Earn-out of 2 million Class B shares for each of the first two 12-month periods, subject to revenue or Adjusted EBITDA growth and integration or customer retention targets.

The filing

CompanyMARCHEX INC (MCHX)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 1, 2026, 4:15 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-292561

Items reported: 1.01 Material Definitive Agreement2.01 Acquisition or Disposition Completed2.03 New Direct Financial Obligation3.02 Unregistered Equity Sale5.07 Shareholder Vote Results

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