If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. Checkbox not checked

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Row 7 and Row 9 include 61,679 shares of Class A common stock and 19,278,067 shares of Class V common stock. (2) Row 8 and Row 10 include 8,469,191 shares of Class V common stock held directly by Ghost Media, LLC ("Ghost Media") and 1,570,959 shares of Class V common stock held directly by WM Founders Legacy II, LLC ("WMFL II"). Ghost Media is controlled by Mr. Justin Hartfield and Mr. Douglas Francis, and WMFL II is controlled by Mr. Hartfield. Accordingly, Mr. Hartfield may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of the shares held by Ghost Media and WMFL II. (3) Row 11 includes shares of Class A common stock and Class V common stock. (4) The percentage in Row 13 is calculated based on a total of 154,373,308 shares of the Issuer's Class A common stock and Class V common stock outstanding as of May 1, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025 (the "10-Q").


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Row 7 and Row 9 include 8,886,513 shares of Class A common stock and 3,740,393 shares of Class V common stock. (2) Row 8 and Row 10 include 8,691,425 shares of Class V common stock held directly by the Rebecca Francis Legacy Trust dated 5/14/24 (the "Trust"), 8,469,191 shares of Class V common stock held directly by Ghost Media, 1,468,555 shares of Class V common stock held directly by WM Founders Legacy I, LLC ("WMFL I") and 600,618 shares of Class V common stock held directly by Genco Incentives LLC ("Genco"). Mr. Francis is the Investment Trustee of the Trust, Ghost Media is controlled by Mr. Hartfield and Mr. Francis, and WMFL I and Genco are controlled by Mr. Francis. Accordingly, Mr. Francis may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of the shares held by the Trust, Ghost Media, WMFL I and Genco. (3) Row 7, Row 9 and Row 11 include 4,342,391 shares of Class A common stock underlying restricted stock units which were granted to Mr. Francis on November 7, 2024 and which began vesting in roughly equal quarterly installments over 3 years beginning on February 15, 2025, subject to his continuous employment by the Issuer. (4) The percentage in Row 13 is calculated based on a total of 154,373,308 shares of the Issuer's Class A common stock and Class V common stock outstanding as of May 1, 2025, as reported in the 10-Q, plus 361,865 shares of Class A common stock underlying the portion of the restricted stock units discussed above which vested on May 15, 2025, plus 3,618,661 shares of Class A common stock underlying the remaining portion of restricted stock units discussed above which have not yet vested.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Row 8 and Row 10 include shares of Class V common stock which are held directly by the Trust. Mr. Francis is the Investment Trustee of the Trust. Accordingly, Mr. Francis may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of the shares held by the Trust. (2) Row 11 includes shares of Class V common stock. (3) The percentage in Row 13 is calculated based on a total of 154,373,308 shares of the Issuer's Class A common stock and Class V common stock outstanding as of May 1, 2025, as reported in the 10-Q.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Row 8 and Row 10 include shares of Class V common stock which are held directly by Ghost Media. Ghost Media is controlled by Mr. Hartfield and Mr. Francis. Accordingly, Mr. Hartfield and Mr. Francis may be deemed to be beneficial owners of the shares held by Ghost Media. (2) Row 11 includes shares of Class V common stock. (3) The percentage in Row 13 is calculated based on a total of 154,373,308 shares of the Issuer's Class A common stock and Class V common stock outstanding as of May 1, 2025, as reported in the 10-Q.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Row 8 and Row 10 include shares of Class V common stock held directly by WMFL I. WMFL I is controlled by Mr. Francis. Accordingly, Mr. Francis may be deemed to be beneficial owner of the shares held by WMFL I. (2) Row 11 includes shares of Class V common stock. (3) The percentage in Row 13 is calculated based on a total of 154,373,308 shares of the Issuer's Class A common stock and Class V common stock outstanding as of May 1, 2025, as reported in the 10-Q.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Row 8 and Row 10 include shares of Class V common stock held directly by WMFL II. WMFL II is controlled by Mr. Hartfield. Accordingly, Mr. Hartfield may be deemed to be beneficial owner of the shares held by WMFL II. (2) Row 11 includes shares of Class V common stock. (3) The percentage in Row 13 is calculated based on a total of 154,373,308 shares of the Issuer's Class A common stock and Class V common stock outstanding as of May 1, 2025, as reported in the 10-Q.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Row 8 and Row 10 include shares of Class V common stock which are held directly by Genco. Genco is controlled by Mr. Francis. Accordingly, Mr. Francis may be deemed to be beneficial owner of the shares held by Genco. (2) Row 11 includes shares of Class V common stock. (3) The percentage in Row 13 is calculated based on a total of 154,373,308 shares of the Issuer's Class A common stock and Class V common stock outstanding as of May 1, 2025, as reported in the 10-Q.


SCHEDULE 13D


 
Justin Hartfield
 
Signature:/s/ Justin Hartfield
Name/Title:Justin Hartfield
Date:06/23/2025
 
Douglas Francis
 
Signature:/s/ Douglas Francis
Name/Title:Douglas Francis
Date:06/23/2025
 
Rebecca Francis Legacy Trust dated 5/14/24
 
Signature:/s/ Douglas Francis
Name/Title:Rebecca Francis Legacy Trust dated 5/14/24/ Investment Trustee
Date:06/23/2025
 
Ghost Media Group, LLC
 
Signature:/s/ Douglas Francis
Name/Title:Ghost Media, LLC/Manager
Date:06/23/2025
 
WM Founders Legacy I, LLC
 
Signature:/s/ Douglas Francis
Name/Title:WM Founders Legacy I, LLC/Manager
Date:06/23/2025
 
WM Founders Legacy II, LLC
 
Signature:/s/ Justin Hartfield
Name/Title:WM Founders Legacy II, LLC/Manager
Date:06/23/2025
 
Genco Incentives, LLC
 
Signature:/s/ Douglas Francis
Name/Title:Genco Incentives, LLC/Manager
Date:06/23/2025

 

Exhibit 99.8

 

June 23, 2025

 

Special Committee of the Board of Directors

WM Technology, Inc.

41 Discovery

Irvine, California 92618

 

Dear Members of the Special Committee:

 

We submitted our non-binding proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock (Class A and Class V) of WM Technology, Inc. (the “Company”) that we do not currently own (the “Proposal”) on December 17, 2024. Since that time, end-market dynamics and valuations in the licensed cannabis industry as well as risks to the broader US economy have changed materially. As a result of these external factors, we can no longer support and must withdraw the Proposal.

 

We remain passionate about the Company and continue to believe in the benefits of a transaction for all stakeholders. We plan to continue to evaluate the situation and may submit an alternative proposal reflecting current market conditions.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

/s/ Doug Francis   /s/ Justin Hartfield  

Doug Francis and Justin Hartfield

Co-Founders of WM Technology, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.9

 

JOINT FILING STATEMENT

 

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of the undersigned hereby agrees to the joint filing, along with all other such undersigned, on behalf of the Reporting Persons (as defined in the joint filing), of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with respect to the Class A common stock and Class V common stock of WM Technology, Inc., and that this agreement be included as an Exhibit 99.9 to such joint filing. This agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be responsible for the timely filing of any amendments, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning him or it contained herein and therein, but shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning the others.

 

Date: June 23, 2025

 

  /s/ Justin Hartfield
  Justin Hartfield

 

  /s/ Douglas Francis
  Douglas Francis

 

  Rebecca Francis Legacy Trust dated 5/14/24
   
  /s/ Douglas Francis
  By: Douglas Francis
  Title: Investment Trustee

 

  Ghost Media, LLC
   
  /s/ Douglas Francis
  By: Douglas Francis
  Title: Manager

 

  WM Founders Legacy I, LLC
   
  /s/ Douglas Francis
  By: Douglas Francis
  Title: Manager

 

  WM Founders Legacy II, LLC
   
  /s/ Justin Hartfield
  By: Justin Hartfield
  Title: Manager

 

  Genco Incentives, LLC
   
  /s/ Douglas Francis
  By: Douglas Francis
  Title: Manager