NEW YORK, N.Y. and CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Matt Potere, CEO of Sunlight Financial, a premier U.S. residential solar financing platform, has been named as one of Charlotte’s most admired CEOs by the Charlotte Business Journal. Sunlight Financial, co-headquartered in New York and Charlotte, will donate to the Special Olympics New York in honor of Matt’s recognition and Sunlight’s commitment to community engagement.
“I am honored to be recognized by the Charlotte Business Journal as a Most Admired CEO and excited to contribute to the Special Olympics New York,” said CEO Matt Potere. “Corporate social responsibility and volunteerism are key parts of Sunlight’s culture. They are in the DNA of Sunlight and the people that work at Sunlight. We are collectively committed not only to growing a successful company but to improving the lives of our customers, growing our partners’ businesses, and improving our communities.”
Sunlight Financial’s core values include a commitment to supporting the communities in which the Company is based. In previous years, Sunlight has donated to the Charlotte-based Renewable Energy Transition Initiative (RETI), Atrium Health’s Essential Needs Fund for COVID-19 relief efforts, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Carolinas. Each month, Sunlight also provides its teammates with time off to volunteer in their communities.
Under Matt’s leadership, Sunlight was named to Inc. Magazine’s 2020 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, the Inc. 5000, and recognized by the Charlotte Business Journal as one of the Charlotte region’s fastest-growing private companies, the Fast 50.
The Charlotte Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs award program recognizes established local leaders who have a strong vision for their companies, have shown a commitment to culture in the workplace and have made significant contributions to the community.
Nominations for the 2020 program came from members of the business community, members of the honorees’ organizations, and the public. The Charlotte Business Journal editorial team selected the honorees to recognize within each industry category. The Charlotte Business Journal’s 2020 Most Admired CEOs list was revealed at the Most Admired CEO Virtual Awards.
About Sunlight Financial
Sunlight Financial is a point-of-sale finance company. Sunlight partners with contractors nationwide to provide homeowners with financing for the installation of residential solar systems and other home improvement upgrades. Sunlight’s best-in-class technology and deep credit expertise simplify and streamline consumer finance, ensuring a fast and frictionless process for both contractors and homeowners. For more information, visit sunlightfinancial.com.
Important Information for Investors
In connection with the transactions (the “Transactions”) contemplated by that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of January 23, 2021, by and among Sunlight Financial LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Sunlight”), Spartan Acquisition Corp. II, a Delaware corporation (“Spartan”), and their subsidiaries and affiliates party thereto, Spartan will file a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Additionally, Spartan will periodically file other relevant materials with the SEC in connection with the Transactions. After the Registration Statement has been cleared by the SEC, a definitive proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”) will be mailed to Spartan’s stockholders. Copies may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at sec.gov. SECURITY HOLDERS OF SPARTAN AND SUNLIGHT ARE URGED TO READ (1) THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, (2) THE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO), (3) OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE TRANSACTIONS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC BY SPARTAN, AND (4) ADDITIONAL PRESS RELEASES FROM SUNLIGHT AND SPARTAN FOUND ON THEIR RESPECTIVE WEBSITES, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE SUCH DOCUMENTS WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTIONS. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this press release is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this press release.
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